Penfield Library Update to Faculty Assembly January 29, 2018 Sarah Weisman, Library Director
New Faces Juan Denzer, Discovery Services Librarian Morgan Bond, Resource Sharing Librarian Bryan Schuff, PT Special Collections Assistant and PT Reference Librarian
Subject Liaisons Responsible for: Research assistance Information literacy classes Resource requests Updates on library news
Liaison Research – User Feedback Sessions Re-examining how our librarians can best serve the SUNY Oswego community Faculty/staff focus groups Needs, interests, likes, and dislikes as they relate to the library Help us shape the future of the library – sign up on our webpage: 2:20 pm, Tuesday, January 30 5:30 pm, Thursday, February 1 12:40 pm, Monday, February 5 8:00 am, Wednesday, February 7
Physical Space 1st Floor 2nd Floor library classroom 3rd Floor Vestibule renovation nearly complete 24 Hour Room improvements coming this summer - more information later in semester 2nd Floor library classroom 3rd Floor Working toward ADA- compliant spacing between stacks
Deselection Project Library collections are dynamic – ever evolving and changing Criteria for deselection include: relevancy, condition, past circulation, and discipline-specific criteria Message sent to all faculty on Jan. 19, 2018 Classroom faculty currently reviewing first list of titles Input needed by March 9, 2018 Full project details and list of titles is available on library homepage
Textbook Affordability Cost of student textbooks is an ongoing issue Core principles of libraries include social justice and access Open Educational Resources (OER) efforts in collaboration with CTS, Extended Learning, and CELT Course Reserves: Consider donating a course textbook Not feasible for us to purchase every textbook
Innovation Technologies Circulating technology Laptops, chargers, iPads, microphones, cameras, drawing tablets, etc. Multimedia production rooms and equipment Analog to digital Digital media instruction
Maker Services Purpose and mission Maker Space open hours expanded for Spring 2018 Student involvement Student interns Maker Club student organization
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Event: Penfield Loves You Day – February 14, 11am-3pm Event: Penfield Loves You Day – February 14, 11am-3pm. Free coffee, snacks, and crafts. Sponsored by Penfield Library, Auxiliary Services, and the Lifestyles Center.
College Impact Collections Grant Faculty and Staff eligible to apply $500 worth of materials to add to the Library collection to support: Professional development Scholarly activity Program/course curriculum needs Student success Multiple grants available Online application form Deadline is 5:00pm, February 23, 2018 Funded by New York State Coordinated Collection Development Aid
Event: Maker Madness – March 3, 2018, 1-5pm. Penfield Library Event: Maker Madness – March 3, 2018, 1-5pm. Penfield Library. Play, Explore, Create – coding, robotics, crafts, sewing, Legos, and much more. Enter to win a Chromebook (donated by CDI Computers). All are welcome. In celebration of International Women’s Day. Co-sponsored by SUNY Oswego, Zonta Club of Oswego, Central Square Redhawks, and Novelis.
Display to Archives NEW DEADLINE – March 1, 2018 Luncheon on Quest Day, April 4, 2018 Watch for invitation and RSVP Celebrates faculty and staff scholarly and creative activities Works are showcased and made available
Workshops by and with Building Partners Write Ways Series Math in Action Series Academic Success Workshops CELT Winter Breakout Workshops
Faculty Services webpage
Questions? Sarah Weisman Penfield Library Director sarah.weisman@oswego.edu