Friday, August 17, 2007
B/H Liaison Program News
The Information & Instruction Services department is pleased to announce the debut of the Bailey/Howe Library Liaison Program. In development for much of the past year (and in fulfillment of a recent R2 recommendation), this program consists of the public services librarians in Bailey/Howe receiving formal liaison assignments to the various academic colleges, schools, departments, and programs on campus. This program was informed by and complements the liaison program that has been in existence in Dana Medical Library for the past few years. By supporting and encouraging regular and effective communication between the Libraries and the University’s colleges, departments, and programs, the Bailey/Howe Library Liaison Program provides a framework for the creation of effective working relationships between library faculty and the faculty and students in other academic units on campus, leading to improved and increased usage of library services and collections. The program also serves as a gauge of the needs of university students, faculty, and staff and informs planning and strategic directions for the Libraries. While work on the program continues, I invite you to take a look at the initial web site for the project at http://library.uvm.edu/services/liaison/index.html. Official campus announcements and publicity about the program are in development and will be forthcoming. --Keith
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Movers, Shakers & Markers
Many, many thanks to all the libraries' faculty and staff who participated in the project to mark and move nearly 30,000 tomes to a new home: including, 
but not limited to Zhanna Gordon, Chris Krupp, Wendy Gunther, Albert Joy, Kathy Bohan, Katie Cooper, Susan Mower, Juliet Young, Jane Hendley, Brenda Hutchins, Toni Fortini, Larry Dubois, Mary Swasey, Michael Breiner, Birdie MacLennan, Scott Miller, Scott Schaffer, Catherine Tran, Sharon Thayer, Barb Lamonda, Jake Barickman, Daisy Benson, Winona Salesky, Ryan Edmonds, Angus Robertson, Devin Morrill, Monique from Circulation and Pat Mardeusz!
but not limited to Zhanna Gordon, Chris Krupp, Wendy Gunther, Albert Joy, Kathy Bohan, Katie Cooper, Susan Mower, Juliet Young, Jane Hendley, Brenda Hutchins, Toni Fortini, Larry Dubois, Mary Swasey, Michael Breiner, Birdie MacLennan, Scott Miller, Scott Schaffer, Catherine Tran, Sharon Thayer, Barb Lamonda, Jake Barickman, Daisy Benson, Winona Salesky, Ryan Edmonds, Angus Robertson, Devin Morrill, Monique from Circulation and Pat Mardeusz!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Dean's Council Minutes, August 14
A Meeting of the Dean’s Council was held on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Dean’s Conference Room.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mara Saule, Marianne Burke, Paul Philbin, Birdie MacLennan, Keith Gresham, Peter Blackmer, Jeff Marshall and Nancy Bercaw.
ABSENT: Selene Colburn
I. General
Mara opened the meeting by recognizing the fact that the Honors College Faculty Seminar was being held during the first part of the week in Bailey/Howe with 15-20 faculty from across disciplines participating. Trina Magi coordinated the event and libraries’ faculty (including Keith Gresham, Scott Schaffer, Laurie Kutner, Donna O’Malley and Jeff Marshall) participated. Mara also acknowledged Jeff’s and Marianne’s participation in the recent Harvard Leadership Institute. Both reported that they greatly enjoyed and appreciated the experience.
II. Libraries Planning Retreat Review
Mara reiterated that the call for additional comments is open until the end of the week, at which time all collected notes will be posted on the Dean’s List Blog for review. Work groups will be formed shortly thereafter. The general response to the retreat was favorable, despite the heat. The irony of leaving the (newly working) air system in B/H in favor of a fresh location (where an air system wasn’t present) was also noted.
III. Academic Year 07/08 Reappointment and Promotion
Peter Blackmer reminded Council Members to survey faculty about promotions this fall. Those interested in putting together a promotional dossier must make their intentions known by late September. Sabbatical applications also need to be put forth as well. Reappointments have more time, but a schedule of candidates will be out soon. Birdie MacLennan is the representative to University Professional Standards Committee.
IV. Communication Issues
The continued need for more transparent communication to and from the Dean’s Council, and the libraries in general, was discussed. There will be an ongoing effort to create and maintain multiple ways of communicating. Input from libraries employees are encouraged and welcome. Send to Nancy.Bercaw@uvm.edu.
V. Williston Project
Birdie reported that the Williston move is coming along very well and the marking project, spearheaded by Peter Spitzform, should be complete by the end of the week. Movers are coming on Monday to remove approximately 30,000 volumes. Volunteers are still welcome and needed for the rest of this week. Scott Miller will oversee the deposit of the books into the space. Some chaos is to be expected during the moving process. Birdie will coordinate a field trip to see the Williston facility for interested parties after the move is completed.
VI. UVM Accreditation
Mara will serve as co-chair of the University’s Accreditation Process with Jill Tarule. Nancy will function as project manager and the project will be managed from both the Libraries’ Office of the Dean as well as the Provost’s Office. The University will be evaluated against 11 Standards. One Standard (7) is devoted specifically to Library & Other Resources. Seven committees have been formed to review the 11 Standards. Some libraries faculty members have been invited by the President and Provost to sit on some of those committees, although there will be ample opportunity for all libraries faculty and staff to participate.
VII. B/H Liaison Program
Keith presented an overview of the newly created and soon-to-be implemented Bailey/Howe Library Liaison Program, which Info & Instruction has been working on for the past year. It remains a work in progress and will continue to be refined and reported on. Keith explained that the program was built in a way to work along side the existing program at Dana, with both programs now able to inform one another. Marianne commented on the potential for “cross-liaisoning.”
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mara Saule, Marianne Burke, Paul Philbin, Birdie MacLennan, Keith Gresham, Peter Blackmer, Jeff Marshall and Nancy Bercaw.
ABSENT: Selene Colburn
I. General
Mara opened the meeting by recognizing the fact that the Honors College Faculty Seminar was being held during the first part of the week in Bailey/Howe with 15-20 faculty from across disciplines participating. Trina Magi coordinated the event and libraries’ faculty (including Keith Gresham, Scott Schaffer, Laurie Kutner, Donna O’Malley and Jeff Marshall) participated. Mara also acknowledged Jeff’s and Marianne’s participation in the recent Harvard Leadership Institute. Both reported that they greatly enjoyed and appreciated the experience.
II. Libraries Planning Retreat Review
Mara reiterated that the call for additional comments is open until the end of the week, at which time all collected notes will be posted on the Dean’s List Blog for review. Work groups will be formed shortly thereafter. The general response to the retreat was favorable, despite the heat. The irony of leaving the (newly working) air system in B/H in favor of a fresh location (where an air system wasn’t present) was also noted.
III. Academic Year 07/08 Reappointment and Promotion
Peter Blackmer reminded Council Members to survey faculty about promotions this fall. Those interested in putting together a promotional dossier must make their intentions known by late September. Sabbatical applications also need to be put forth as well. Reappointments have more time, but a schedule of candidates will be out soon. Birdie MacLennan is the representative to University Professional Standards Committee.
IV. Communication Issues
The continued need for more transparent communication to and from the Dean’s Council, and the libraries in general, was discussed. There will be an ongoing effort to create and maintain multiple ways of communicating. Input from libraries employees are encouraged and welcome. Send to Nancy.Bercaw@uvm.edu.
V. Williston Project
Birdie reported that the Williston move is coming along very well and the marking project, spearheaded by Peter Spitzform, should be complete by the end of the week. Movers are coming on Monday to remove approximately 30,000 volumes. Volunteers are still welcome and needed for the rest of this week. Scott Miller will oversee the deposit of the books into the space. Some chaos is to be expected during the moving process. Birdie will coordinate a field trip to see the Williston facility for interested parties after the move is completed.
VI. UVM Accreditation
Mara will serve as co-chair of the University’s Accreditation Process with Jill Tarule. Nancy will function as project manager and the project will be managed from both the Libraries’ Office of the Dean as well as the Provost’s Office. The University will be evaluated against 11 Standards. One Standard (7) is devoted specifically to Library & Other Resources. Seven committees have been formed to review the 11 Standards. Some libraries faculty members have been invited by the President and Provost to sit on some of those committees, although there will be ample opportunity for all libraries faculty and staff to participate.
VII. B/H Liaison Program
Keith presented an overview of the newly created and soon-to-be implemented Bailey/Howe Library Liaison Program, which Info & Instruction has been working on for the past year. It remains a work in progress and will continue to be refined and reported on. Keith explained that the program was built in a way to work along side the existing program at Dana, with both programs now able to inform one another. Marianne commented on the potential for “cross-liaisoning.”
Monday, August 13, 2007
Catalog Update
The Libraries catalog will be down from 8/13 - 8/14 for a software upgrade. While the catalog is down, searching it is still available. A backup version is available by selecting Library Catalog on the homepage. In addition, by going to http://voyager.uvm.edu/ you can search the catalog by using a different interface called Open WorldCat. This interface is similar to Google in that items held by UVM Libraries appear at the top. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask or contact the information desks at Bailey/Howe or Dana. In addition, you can also use the Ask A Librarian service at Bailey/Howe or Dana to ask a question.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Taking the (Excellent) Cake
Congrats to Sandy, Angie, Fran and Marcie for taking the cake at this year's award ceremony.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Libraries Planning Retreat Updates
On Friday, Aug. 3, from Noon to 4 p.m., the Libraries Planning Retreat (Post R2 Follow-up) will take place in Waterman's Memorial Lounge instead of the Staff Lounge. Also new, a sandwich buffet lunch and cold beverages, as well as hot coffee and tea, will be served.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The Invites Are Out
Invitations to the Annual Faculty/Staff Award Luncheon went into mail boxes today. The event is Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Given Gallery. Directions to come. Bring your 
appetite.
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