Overdue Libraries News

The University’s Accreditation inadvertently stole some attention from the University’s Libraries. Here’s the latest news from Bailey/Howe and Dana Medical—and all the folks inside.

Just for clarification…

Birdie MacLennan is Director of Resource Description & Analysis (RDA), with responsibilities for cataloging and metadata services, including descriptive and subject cataloging/metadata of library resources in the libraries catalog and to support discovery of digital collections in the CDI.

Tina Kussey is Director of Acquisitions, Preservation/End Processing, and Collection Development. As chair of the Serials Implementation Team, she is coordinating the merging of University Libraries’ continuing resources processes. This group has recently focused on developing a draft work flow for processing University Library e-resources.

Peter Blackmer has been named Assistant Dean of Libraries to bring his title in line with other school/college financial and human resources managers.

New hires…

Ben Sandoval has a one-year appointment as Library Assistant Professor and Digital Informatics Coordinator within Dana Medical Library...Tom Schmiedel has a one-year appointment as Library Assistant Professor and Content Development Librarian within Dana Medical Library...Robin Katz has accepted the position of Library Assistant Professor and Digital Initiatives Outreach Librarian within Bailey/Howe, staring July 6.

The Search is on…

There are two searches underway: Digital Initiatives Librarian; and, Director of Information and Instructional Services.

Promotions…

Congratulations are in order for Daisy Benson and Chris Burns who have both been promoted to Library Associate Professor, as well as Birdie MacLennan who has been promoted to Library Professor.

All-Staff Meeting...

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 9-11 a.m., in the Staff Lounge, Mara Saule and the Dean’s Council will host an all-staff meeting. In addition to enjoying coffee and bagels together, the agenda includes reviewing the Strategic Plan and making decisions about how to put it in motion despite budget and staffing constraints. We will also remember Milton Crouch and take some time to share our memories of him.

New Faculty Advisory Committee/Staff Advisory Committee...

In an effort to improve libraries-wide communications, Mara would like to create a Faculty Advisory Committee and a Staff Advisory Committee. If you are interested in serving on such a committee, please email her directly and copy Nancy. Mara is interested in getting news and views from a variety of libraries sources, and looks forward to meeting with these groups as soon as they are formed.

Budget Updates...

Pending approval by the Board of Trustees on May 16, there will be a 2-percent salary pool for staff, and a 5-percent for represented faculty. The Acquisitions Budget will be increased by 5 percent.

The Milton H. Crouch Faculty Award...

Milton Crouch’s passing gives us pause to remember him and reason to honor him. Peter Blackmer has suggested naming one of the Faculty Awards after Milton Crouch.