ACC Library Weber Center for Learning Resources Malcolm Brantz Director 2008

Mission Statement “Providing innovative technology, unrestricted access to information, and the instructional resources necessary to enlighten and empower Arapahoe Community College’s students, staff, and community to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals.”

Library Facts 46,997 books 189 periodicals 2275 video/audio 1200 electronic full-text journals 7552 electronic books 6 study rooms 12 public access computers 16 instruction lab computers Wireless Internet access 13 subscription databases

Immediate Goals State of the Art Technologies More laptop computers More computer stations More full-text subscription databases More e-books

Circulation Lisa Grabowski, MLIS Did you know that… during Fall and Spring Semesters, the Library is open 7 days a week for a total of 72.5 hours? since June 2007, 123,320 people have entered the Library? we have checked out over 13,000 items - an increase of 5.95% over the previous year? 40% of total circulation is reserve material including microscopes, slides, biology models, textbooks, and math tutorial DVDs? since June 2007, we have added 1,390 new patrons to our database including 1,186 students, 54 employees, 50 high school students, 85 residents, and 15 visitors?

Circulation Lisa Grabowski, MLIS Laptop Survey Results* 65% of laptop users like the privacy of being away from others. 21% took the laptop to a study room to work in a group. 65% of users who do not have a computer at home check out a laptop 2 or more times a week at school. As a result of our survey and the high demand, we will purchase 12 additional laptops in July! * Survey of students conducted in Library from 2/25/08-3/7/08

Technical Services Justin Sewell, MLS Highlights of 2007: Over 7,000 eBooks cataloged and added to online collection Over 8,000 total items added to Library collections One major and two smaller donations processed and added to collection Substantial upgrade and update of Library’s Nursing-related resources

Reference Questions Ed Sadowski, MLS & Ann Priestman, MLS Sample topics: Cause and effect essays Global warming Argumentative essays Should marijuana be legalized? Causal analysis essay Why are sport utility cars so popular? Historical overview of a significant event in music history Statistics for Summer 07-Spring 08: Reference Desk: 1098 questions questions from Library home page: 56 (Summer 07-Spring 08)

Research Classes Ed Sadowski, MLS & Ann Priestman, MLS Types of Classes Introduction to Library Research papers Nursing resources Career resources Legal resources Custom classes Topics covered Library tour Library catalogues Aquabrowser Databases Online books Searching the Internet Evaluating resources Number of classes taught to students in the Library computer lab: (Summer 07-Spring 08): 132

Database Usage

Public Research Classes offered 15 topical research classes to the public as well as staff, faculty and students Competitive IntelligenceGlobal Warming Book ReviewsInterior Design Finding Legal DataCar reference Data How to Get PublishedInvestment Data Global EconomyImmigration Bio EthicsFear of Math Starting a BusinessTravel Bargains

Public Research Classes Fall 2008 we will be offering 4 evening classes How to Start a Business Travel Health Resources Investing Resources

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