Weeding Project summer 2011

Hello Refers,

Has anyone else had items in there sections for Weeding that have been possible candidates for special collections? I have had this happen on two different occasions and just wondered if anyone else was having this come up. I guess it's a normal thing.


Tracy

Student Inquiry

I had a student contact me today about "rumors" that the library will not be open or accessible once the renovations start. I was able to assure the student that this was not the case and while yes, things would be a bit haphazard that the library would still be open and have regular hours of operation.

With that said, the student was relieved. However, with that said, it just brings to my mind the importance of communicating this to students should they call and inquire and it reminded me that at some point there had been discussion about creating some sort of timeline of what to expect on the renovations for the website. Is that still happening? Does anyone know? It sure would be nice to have something like this to help students understand the process.

Thanks,
Tracy

Sunday Night Observations

A few things that happened tonight that need some clarification:
1. A student says she cannot access BIOOne database from home. I am not sure why and will test from my house as well. What could be the issue?

2. SciFinder is the only database that you have to "create a password" for and can only be accessed from library right? or no? If this is the case shouldn't it say this in the description. It is not very clear.

3. Idea for each reference staff member to purchase some headphones for the ref desk. It would be nice to have at least 4 pair for the busy fall approaching.They are pretty cheap on amazon.com

4. Safety and backup issues. In the event that no one shows up in Serials/CIRC or Govt. is there a plan to phone for backup? Should something be put in place. Also, Serials lights. Would like to know where they are just in case student doesn't show or is late.

5. Door in foyer area to old stair well was open when I arrived and it is unlocked. Not sure how or why, but it is still unlocked. Needs to be locked. what key locks it?


Thanks for the Q&A.

Tracy 

Registar's Office Is Moving

Starting at the end of July, the Registar's Office will be moving to the Burton Conference Center.  It is the little building that is attached to the BBC.

Thanks,
Shandi

ACRL Virtual Conference

Hey Gang,

I have posted a link in the blog to the Association of College Research Libraries (ACRL) Virtual conference I attended in March/April of this year. The virtual conference will be accessible until April 2012. You can go into the site as me, my user name is tracysacrl and check out some of the sessions.

Enjoy! and let me know if you have any questions.
I wish ALA had something like this, but I am guessing that ALA was just too massive.

Let me know if you have any troubles with the link.

Tracy