- what are we doing well
- what are we not doing so well
- what can we do to improve this shortcoming
- when can we accomplish this
Let's have some fun and learn at the same time!
For future reference, here are the items we reviewed at our first meeting:
Library from a Student's Perspective
Library Functions and Processes
Library Annual Report FY 2008
17 comments:
I can comment on this post. JCB
testing, testing
I can leave a comment. Suzanne
Janice has okayed me going ahead with a project that other libraries already do in terms of marketing their services. You've all probably seen the posters at other libraries that show people -- usually celebrities -- reading.
We would set up and photograph half a dozen poster shots that would show people reading, using the on-line databases, audio books, etc. I can add text and print them as 12x18 prints at Cosco for $3 a piece.
I'm not sure how the posters fit into the self-study standards, but Janice and I have been toying with marketing ideas anyway.
So if you've any thoughts, here's the place to share them.
Mike
I like the idea of UM-H reading celebrities.
Testing again.
yo! i'm here!!! hahahahaha
OK, Janice, I am finally here.
Standard Five members: I think use of blog method for self study of Standard Five will be much more efficient, easier than trying to schedule meetings and actually a little fun. Great idea, whoever came up with it.
Mike, I like the poster idea! Most people like to look at pictures and it's a great way to get a way of thinking going. ;-)
Thanks, Joella.
A great way to inventory the Library’s holdings is to use the Book Search feature and create a bibliography. I did this when I was coordinator for the Faculty Support Center. I was looking to see what resources we had about teaching and found some 60 items.
Using the Book Search, I was able to create a complete bibliography and e-mail that list to myself. You can, of course, also access the other libraries that way too.
Lots of good conversation today.
Makes me wonder if it isn't time to create that in-house library advisory group we have talked about before. Yes, it's just what we need -- another committee -- but here's one I think I could believe in.
If we have goal of increasing useage during Saturdays, that is a matter of growing the cultural expectation that the Library is open and useful -- promotion and the development of the market for Sat. hours.
As for popular reading, why not have some kind of adopt a book promotion? If every staff member donated one book this year we would have 65-ish new books. We could develop a list of criteria (hardbound, brand new, whatever)and set up a contributions thermometer like United Way does, and each donator would get his or her name and book title put on the thermometer as recognition for the donation.
An in-house library advisory group has been on my long range radar for quite some time. It certainly could/should be one of the recommendations that comes out of this self study.
And I like your adopt a book program tied to a promotional campaign/challenge. This would be a great project for, lets say, the Gen Ed Department or Faculty Senate to sponsor. As to the suggested criteria for donations, that would be helpful, though the library’s Collection Management Policy gives good guidelines for adding donations to the collection.
Keep the great ideas and comments rolling. I will be sending out a new indicator any day now.
I haven't blogged for awhile but did want to mention some observations about our library:
1 The frosted glass and solid door entry should be clear to show accessability and openness.
2 We really need more hard back books(good ones) and could maybe even search grants for collections
3 We have about the best library staff I have ever seen
4 I can't spell good and it doesn't look like there is Spell check so bear with the grammer/spelling errors Mike and Janice.
Janice
I am fninally travelling with all the A-5 bloggers!
Bon voyage!
And to Marci -- Welcome aboard mate!
And it is a grand journey -- welcome, Marci.
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