Library Services Minutes, June 20. 2012

Present: Andi, Ryan, John, Jennifer R.

  • Operational reporting – the shared doc with brainstormed operational reporting metrics was reviewed. Discussion ensued on the process for selecting metrics that are meaningful, and truly tell the library’s story.
  • History Day Fall 2012 outreach – Andi reported on talks with Jackie Wilkie to set up library-related events for middle school students in the area who are working on History Day projects.
  • Chronicle of Higher Ed renewal – We will continue to subscribe to the program that offers unlimited access to the web version of the Chronicle on- and off-campus. We chose not to add the “domain-access” upgrade to our package, given that our proxy server allows for suitable mobile access from the browser.
  • Ebook setup at student check-in – the idea of formulating a plan to help students set up their devices to easily access ebook content, during Fall check-in, was shared. Ryan will further investigate.
  • Announcements
    • Jennifer R and Jennifer S have been meeting to discuss library marketing initiatives
    • The Ariel ILL service will be retired on Friday, June 22.
    • Andi will be presenting at the MLA annual meeting in Feb.