ERI October Update

Moving Collections
As you have observed by now, PSI has completed the move of the Periodicals collection to the area formerly occupied by Government Publications (now on 2nd floor). The responsibility for the shelving of the Periodicals and microforms has reverted to Technical Services. Since Technical Services is responsible for placing the materials into these collections, for pulling for bindery, for pulling for microform replacements, for pulling for the electronic equivalents project, it makes sense for that group to be responsible for the shelving as well.

The move of the Periodicals opened up significant collaborative study space on the south side of the 1st floor. Also, a popular study space on the 1st floor was expanded when we were able to remove 2 ranges at the end of the new Periodicals space. That area outside of rm 118 and the Access Center has long been a favorite group study space. Many thanks to Jerry, Jim, Becky and others for relocating furniture into these areas.

Job well done to all the folks involved in the moving of collections and furniture over the last several weeks.

Shared Leadership Team
Last month, ERI was looking for a new rotation of members onto the Shared Leadership Team. For this year, our representatives will be Tom, Karen, and Judith.

Research Help Kiosk
A Research Help kiosk has been set up on one of the two PCs beside the Research Help Desk (the other PC will remain a Quick Look point for now). We created this beta version of a Research Help kiosk with 2 things in mind, when the Research Help desk is not staffed or when it is very busy, the kiosk will:

* provide an easy way for students to set up Research Help appointments; to get to IM/AskAcademic; to find additional Research Help contact information

* give a few quick answers to frequently asked questions without waiting in line

The webpage that this PC has as its homepage is http://library.auraria.edu/kiosk. Check it out and don’t be shy about giving us feedback or suggestions on the service. (Cindy, Karen, Brittany and Gayle)

ADI Update from Gayle
Thanks to the work of everyone on the subject teams the subject headings of the ADI are almost reconstituted. There will always be updates and changes but what we have now is very useful.

Informed Learning Blueprint Working Group
This Working Group has been formed to develop an instructional program for campus intro-level courses that is also applicable to international students, English language learners, and to U.S. learners from multi-cultural backgrounds. The Group members are Eric (Social Sciences Team), Tom (Professional Studies Team), Nikki (AHA Team), Karen (Academic Support Team), Mary D (Academic Support Team), Lorrie (Social Sciences Team), Ignacio (Sciences Team), myself and Hilary Hughes. As the UCD Fulbright Scholar in Residence, Hilary brings expertise in informed learning concepts and in working with international students. Interested in learning more? Go to the wiki at IL Blueprint Working Group

IDS Update
The Information Delivery Services group is finally together! This will facilitate the cross-training needed in the vital services for which they are responsible (Ask Us, ILL, Reserves, media, etc). While the IDS staffing situation was in a state of change for the last few months, the transfer of staff from other areas into IDS, the merger of the department, and the cross-training plans will result in a strong, well organized group able to meet the varied needs of our library users.

ERI Staff Directory Pages
We win! Look at our pages in the Library staff directory. What a great turn out for getting our pictures taken and up on the web...another demonstration of our commitment to good customer service.
ERI staff pages

Learning Commons
Open Lab Tutoring Pilot - The times and tutoring subject areas have become more stable. The location for this Pilot continues to be outside of the new Faculty Room.

Media Viewing Stations -- Two all-region dvd players/monitors have been added to the area. IT is looking at upgrading some of the computers on the first floor to play all region dvds as well.

Metro State Student Government Calculators Program Pilot -- Last time we looked, the calculators had been checked out about 16 times. No advertising of this Pilot has occurred yet.

Another Retirement :-(
Most of you have heard by now that Louise has announced her retirement effective at the end of January 2011...a huge loss for the Library, for the campus, and for the profession (and it really made me want to hop in an RV and head for Mexico). More news about her retirement party will be forthcoming.