There were a total of seven "crazy" and "not so crazy" ideas in the comment box as of Tuesday, February 10.
Here are a few samples and outcomes:
1. Update the large hanging banners near the main stairway. (Will do.)
2. Bring color to the staff lounge. (Under consideration, pending funding source.)
3. Place some plants in the entry way. Even artificial plants would give a great feel and look and not require watering or care. (Although they do need dusting. But we will look into some glass art to add light and color to the area.)
Keep the comments coming!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
The D&D Council Delivers a Blog
The Discovery and Delivery Council will be hosting a new blog called Discovery&Delivery@UVM. The Council will use the blog to post minutes of their meetings, news about current or upcoming activities, links to cool widgets or sites that might enhance the use of the library and its resources, and similar stuff. Note that the top-most entry refers to some book-centered social networking sites that will be placed on the UVM Libraries' Facebook page. These links will likely appear on the Facebook page sometime next week.
To get to the blog, go to http://dduvm.blogspot.com.
To get to the blog, go to http://dduvm.blogspot.com.
DEAN’S COUNCIL: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009
No new budget news at the time. Updates were given around the table.
· Technical Services workflow restructuring is ongoing. The Cataloging area is currently staffed by two people. In the event of absence, there may be some delays in getting materials out. Some new workflows are being implemented, other possibilities are being considered.
· The SMCV group (serials and e-resources) and other colleagues from around the libraries attended a half-day EBSCO training workshop on Jan. 30 covering the EBSCO A to Z administrative module and EBSCONET. Highlights included customizing displays, various reporting & statistical functions, and a brief introduction to the link resolver.
· Birdie attended ALA in Denver and chaired two interest group forums on: (1) vendor supplied cataloging records for European imprints and (2) cataloging standards and trends in academic libraries.
· Information and Instruction Services has been working on web content for the new site—creating Libguides, and populating the "Find Articles & More" resources section. Also, met with Systems staff and Selene to discuss populating "Spotlight on the Collections." Daisy volunteered to coordinate this effort initially, with help from Lisa Schrad and others.
· The reference desk is working out well so far in its new location. It seems more conducive to helping patrons with research and assisting them in finding resources. A new, more modular desk is on order that will match the other new furniture. It has an ADA section, as well as other features, and is slightly smaller than the current desk. There will be a smaller ready reference desk behind it. Both pieces of furniture will be installed over Spring break.
· Selene is preparing two poster sessions for the upcoming ACRL conference. Also, she has increased the frequency of newsblogging in anticipation of the new website release and is open to ideas for news items. She created Facebook & Twitter account for the Libraries. An RFP went out for a signage consultant/designer for the Libraries; we'll be doing a work through with candidates later this month. The Digital Initiatives Outreach Librarian search continues; the first two candidates will be on campus next week. Selene also been working more formally with the Development and Alumni Relations; they'll soon be scheduling follow-up meetings with Deans to discuss fund-raising priorities.
· The Serials Group has been working to make all the subscription changes for 2009. Nearly all new online titles have been activated and updated in A-Z; only a handful are still in progress. The B/H Collections Team is currently updating the Collection Development Policy, and will be working closely with Selene to develop a marketing strategy for promoting our resources.
· Technical Services workflow restructuring is ongoing. The Cataloging area is currently staffed by two people. In the event of absence, there may be some delays in getting materials out. Some new workflows are being implemented, other possibilities are being considered.
· The SMCV group (serials and e-resources) and other colleagues from around the libraries attended a half-day EBSCO training workshop on Jan. 30 covering the EBSCO A to Z administrative module and EBSCONET. Highlights included customizing displays, various reporting & statistical functions, and a brief introduction to the link resolver.
· Birdie attended ALA in Denver and chaired two interest group forums on: (1) vendor supplied cataloging records for European imprints and (2) cataloging standards and trends in academic libraries.
· Information and Instruction Services has been working on web content for the new site—creating Libguides, and populating the "Find Articles & More" resources section. Also, met with Systems staff and Selene to discuss populating "Spotlight on the Collections." Daisy volunteered to coordinate this effort initially, with help from Lisa Schrad and others.
· The reference desk is working out well so far in its new location. It seems more conducive to helping patrons with research and assisting them in finding resources. A new, more modular desk is on order that will match the other new furniture. It has an ADA section, as well as other features, and is slightly smaller than the current desk. There will be a smaller ready reference desk behind it. Both pieces of furniture will be installed over Spring break.
· Selene is preparing two poster sessions for the upcoming ACRL conference. Also, she has increased the frequency of newsblogging in anticipation of the new website release and is open to ideas for news items. She created Facebook & Twitter account for the Libraries. An RFP went out for a signage consultant/designer for the Libraries; we'll be doing a work through with candidates later this month. The Digital Initiatives Outreach Librarian search continues; the first two candidates will be on campus next week. Selene also been working more formally with the Development and Alumni Relations; they'll soon be scheduling follow-up meetings with Deans to discuss fund-raising priorities.
· The Serials Group has been working to make all the subscription changes for 2009. Nearly all new online titles have been activated and updated in A-Z; only a handful are still in progress. The B/H Collections Team is currently updating the Collection Development Policy, and will be working closely with Selene to develop a marketing strategy for promoting our resources.
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