Academic Impressions Conference: Academic Library Planning and Revitalization

http://www.academicimpressions.com/PDF/pdf_serve.php?i=1275&q=10317b427988xO102

March 26 - 28, 2012 :: Baltimore, MD

Learn how to revitalize your library to better meet students' needs.

Whether your institution is planning a renovation or a new library building, revitalizing the library as a learning space is a complex endeavor, requiring knowledge of library users' space needs and research-driven design, as well as a commitment to involving multiple stakeholders throughout the campus.
Program Brochure (pdf) | Pricing & Registration | Agenda
This hands-on event will provide you with an integrated and practical approach to library planning and design. In this conference, you will:

• Analyze the latest in library design and learning space theory
• Investigate the fundamentals of library planning
• Explore a variety of student services found in libraries
• Uncover processes for working with project stakeholders and promoting campus involvement

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH

The conference will be organized by the five phases of library revitalization: vision and discovery, planning and programming, design, renovation, and operation. The most attention will be paid to the vision, planning, and design portions -- perfect for those at the beginning stages of their library revitalization.

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ABC's of Developing an Institutional Repository Program on Campus

Bepress has created a webinar series for LOUIS members to help you get started planning for an IR program on your campus (no matter what stage you are in the process). The webinar series is designed to share high-level strategies based upon the Digital Commons community and bepress staff best practices. You will receive information and resources to assist you in learning about each topic at a deeper level during each session.

Please join Patti French, Digital Commons Account Manager to learn about the ABC's of an Institutional Repository by registering via the links below for each part. Notice there are two separate days per part to accommodate as many of your schedules as possible. A certificate of completion will be given to anyone who attends all three sessions in its entirety and completes a post- webinar survey.

Lisa Stigall

LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network

http://www.louislibraries.org

225 578-3735

beene@lsu.edu

       A - Getting Started -- Creating a Game Plan     
      changing role of libraries -- services, services, services
      IR education - do your homework
      challenges & opportunities
      building excitement - outreach - engaging stakeholders
      identifying funding sources & campus partners
      environmental scan
      gaining Provost and departmental Dean buy-in
      staffing     
      B - Content     
      branding, SEO
      scholarly articles, open access, faculty participation
      copyright, permissions & authors rights
      ETD's
      community engagement
      students: undergraduate research publishing journals & events
      images
      supporting data management

      C - Implementation & Development
      marketing the IR
      usage reports, analytics, proving ROI
      success stories      

     All times are 12:30pm (CST)     

     
      Part A: Getting Started – Creating a Game Plan
      December 9th (Friday)       
      https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/304669082

            December 12th (Monday)
            https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/128827082            

            Part B: Content
            January 17th (Tuesday)
            https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/285655130            

            Part C: Implementation & Development
            February 7th (Tuesday)
            https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/773959882            

            February 8th (Wednesday)

            https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/210017258

Dillard University Library Hours for Fall 2011 Finals

Sunday Dec 4th 1pm thru Midnight
Monday Dec 5th 730am thru Midnight
Tuesday Dec 6th 730am thru MidnightWednesday Dec 7th 730am thru Midnight
Thursday Dec 8th 730am thru Midnight
Friday Dec 9th 730am thru 5pm

Dillard University Library
504-816-4786
http://books.Dillard.edu/

The Library Resources Group & Library Works: 2011 Fall Catalog: Library Reports, Surveys & Studies

http://www.libraryworks.com/LW_Fall-2011-Catalog/LRG-Catalog-Fall-2011.pdf

Winston-Salem State University News: Libraries Must Be More Engaging to its Community to Survive in Today's Culture

http://www.wssu.edu/about/news/2011/libraryengagement.aspx

November 2, 2011

Library usage and funding trends nationwide are on the decline due in part to the convenience and accessibility digital information, but libraries can respond by developing stronger community engagement and involvement, according to a Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) administrator and author.

According to Dr. Mae L. Rodney, WSSU director of library services, friend raising is as important as any form of fundraising which is required for libraries to survive in the current economic downturn. Rodney is author of the new book titled Friends Inviting Friends. The book Chronicles 25 years of friend raising and captures the history of the WSSU Friends of the Library organization.  It also provides a how-to-guide for establishing such an organization, offering candid reviews of the varied fundraising events hosted over the years, as well as why organizational leadership may need to reorganize and re-strategize as required by the times and trends.

“In many environments because of declining usage, library funding nationwide is in jeopardy of being dramatically reduced.  Factors such as changing publishing trends, the rapid rise in the use of media and possibly most significant, the almost overnight explosion in the convenience and accessibility of digital information, all have caused this decline, notes Rodney.”

Rodney believes strong community involvement through the delivery of community programs such as social events including dinner events, evenings of mystery and live dramatic performances, music and dance events, art exhibits,  book sales and auctions will lead to financial support that will help libraries survive.

“Because of today’s technology society, the shift to electronic resources has many scholars and librarians worrying about the loss of a central community resource in physical libraries, whether they are at the university or public level,” noted Rodney.  “But to be successful, libraries must have to capacity to be engaging and convenient to its users and supporters."

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