The Infamous Toothpaste

Where: Still in the Dean's Office

When: Everyday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm

Why: Because it's something you can leave the library with.

SPRING undercover Celebration

I still find it amazing
how a little bit of sun can bring people to life and put things into motion.







On that note, I'm sending
UVM a soundtrack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6tV11acSRk) and some humble visuals of what is going to be an exciting end of the year; temporary for some of us and somehow final for others (See May Graduation).

The floating bubbles (officially known as bubble-wrap- courtesy of Scott) are just the undercover part. They pop and they help in times of stress.

The National Library in Singapore: A Photo Essay

Hi everyone, Mara and I toured the National Library of Singapore today and I wanted to share the photos with you all. If you would like to see them larger, just click on an image. The structure was stunning, as was the signage, and the collections, and even the restrooms. For actual info, check out their website where you can "Search. Ask. Browse."

Guest Speaker at Dana All Staff Meeting

CATE NICHOLAS, Director of the Standardized Patient Program, and faculty member in Family Medicine and OB/GYN, College of Medicine was the guest speaker at the Dana All Staff Meeting on Wed., January 20. Her presentation focused on simulation in medical education and the proposed Simulation Center at UVM.

After an interesting and informative presentation, Professor Nicholas provided us with a tour of the Assessment Center and first-hand look at simulation.

Dana All Staff Meeting - Guest Speaker: January 20, 2010

Dana All Staff Meeting

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Place: Health Sciences Research Facility (HSRF 400)

Guest Speaker:
CATE NICHOLAS, Director, Standardized Patient Program,
College of Medicine

Simulation in medical education
& the proposed Simulation Center at UVM

• What is simulation: Manikins and more;
• Capabilities that we have or will have at UVM;
• The Simulation Center;
• Ideas on how the library could support or be involved; and
• A tour of the Assessment Center and first-hand look at simulators.

DEAN'S COUNCIL MINUTES: Dec. 22, 2009

I. Goodbye and Thank You

Dean Saule noted that this was the last meeting with Jeanene Light as interim director of I & IS. The Council applauded their appreciation for her good work. It was also noted that this was the last Dean’s Council meeting for Mara and Nancy until July 2010.

II. Scholarly Comm Comm

The Scholarly Communications Committee has drafted a white paper. To review, click here. Dean Saule planned to share with the Provost after the meeting of the Dean’s Council. Acting Dean Jeff Marshall will share with the Provost’s Council of Deans in January. Dean Saule thanked the committee for its outstanding work.

III. Employee Climate/Equity Survey

Marianne Burke circulated a “background, rationale, mechanics and input” document regarding the upcoming Employee Climate/Equity Survey. To see the document, click here. All colleagues are encouraged to take the survey between February 16 and March 5, either on the web or on paper. Reminders will be forthcoming.

DEAN'S COUNCIL MINUTES: Dec. 8, 2009

I. FY 11 Budget

Dean Saule reported that no firm budget information has come out of Waterman. She did remark that this was an expensive year for incoming class in terms of needing a lot of financial aid. The libraries acquisition budget still stands at 5 percent. Acting Dean Jeff Marshall and Peter Blackmer have a meeting in middle of January with the Provost to discuss the budget.

II. Gen Ed

Dean Saule has been serving on the “Gen Ed Requirement” work group, which will issue recommendations soon before being forwarded to the Senate for discussion. Implementation could take a couple of years, and will be a phased approach. To see the latest draft, click here.

III. TRI (Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives)

The libraries support role in citation searching for TRIs is an ongoing point of discussion.

IV. LIBQUAL Results

Selene Colburn asked the Council what kind of information should be culled from the survey and what should be done with that information. Where have we made improvements, or the lack there-of? How do they help inform the strategic plan? Selene will work with Alan Howard creating usable data for the Council and Libraries to review.

V. BH Code of Conduct

A small ad hoc committee has been working to develop policies of conduct for Bailey/Howe. Lesley Boucher assisted the group with what works for Dana Medical. To read, click here. Initial feedback is in the process of being incorporated into the document.

VI. Operation Shrink

Jeanene Light and Paul Philbin created “Operation Shrink,” a plan for keeping the libraries open in case of a pandemic. To read the plan, click here.