Library and Learning Resources Training 10th October 2018, 5.15-6.15pm

Senior Librarians (Academic Liaison) Vicki Cormie vhc1@st-andrews.ac.uk Hilda McNae hmm9@st-andrews.ac.uk Find out who is the Senior Librarian for your school is by looking at the relevant subject guide https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/library/information/subjectguides/subjectguides/

Objectives Understand the role of Library Reps and what you are likely to be asked to participate in this year Find out a bit more about some of the key Library services you may be asked about Have an idea of what your agenda as a library rep will be this year

What does a Library Rep do? - the Students’ Association viewpoint

Overview You are a Class Rep with a democratic mandate first and foremost. Consult your classmates and represent! You represent ALL students. Confidentiality.

Role Description Work closely with the Library on improving students' library experience Raise awareness about services on offer First steps: Make yourself known in your School. Save contact details of key Library and SA staff Feedback

Student Library Users Group (SLUG) 3 times a year Library Reps + Library staff + DoRep Collect feedback in advance Send apologies if unable to attend / please try and send a replacement representative if possible Suggest items for the agenda Dates for this year (an e-mail will be sent out nearer the time): 29th of October 2018 - 5pm 11th of February 2019 - 5pm 1st of April 2019 - 5pm

How can the Library help? Vicki & Hilda

How it works Library budgets Books Journals Databases Research Enhancement Funds Morebooks@st-Andrews.ac.uk (to request new titles or additional copies) Inter Library Loans Reading Lists Number of copies/short loans One-to-one or group appointments

What you can help with Advise and provide feedback on library services e.g. circulation policies (fines and loan periods) Promote the resources specific to your subject area Promote library skills sessions or help us organise sessions for students in your School Help us improve student survey results e.g. NSS and PTES You Said We Did – we do listen and we do answer – help us use our communication channels to get the message out (follow us on Twitter and Facebook and retweet or share our posts) Your first task! Please encourage everyone to complete our survey- Journals V Study Spaces – https://standrews.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/journals-or-seats

What’s new for 2018/19 Space 71 extra seats in the Main Library 6 extra seats in King James Library 96 study spaces at Library at the Gateway Extended opening at St Mary’s College Library - now open 9:00 until 19:45 Monday to Friday Resources New Journals UN iLibrary Oxford Handbooks Online Digimap (Historic, Geology and Aerial) New York Times Archive Orlando (Women’s writing) Digital National Security Archives And more….

Mindreading? Importance of feedback Do not wait till SSCC or the end of semester – email library@ ASAP!

Known problems Library not big enough Library temperature Noise and zoning issues Lack of awareness of services Café issues Seat hogging

What will be your agenda for this year as Library Rep?

Thank you!