Library and Learning Resources Training 6th October 2015 Large Rehearsal Room, Students’ Association

Welcome Ilaria Gidoro (Education and Representation Coordinator, Vicki Cormie & Hilda McNae (Senior Academic Liaison Librarians, pm Objectives: Understand the role of Library Reps and how to be an effective Library Rep. Explain how to work with Academic Liaison Librarians and Library Link in your School. Establish an action plan for improving learning resources in your School.

What does a Library Rep do? Ilaria

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

Role Description Work closely with the Library on improving the library facilities, online reading lists, access to learning resources (both paper and online). Raise awareness about services on offer (inter-library loans, etc.) 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: Oct 22 nd, Feb 16 th, Apr 12 th ; 4-5pm Library Reps + Library staff + DoRep Collect feedback in advance. Send apologies if unable to attend. Add points to the agenda/read agenda. Report to students. Reading lists. Promote the Library.

Icebreaker

How can the Library help? Vicki & Hilda

Academic Liaison Team

How it works Library budgets Books Journals Databases Research Enhancement Funds Morebooks Inter Library Loans Reading Lists Number of copies/short loans

Student Library Survey (November 2013) Open Main Library longer on weekend: DONE Print books > e-journals > e-books > print journals ¾ didn’t know about Issues: Power sockets Availability of learning resources Availability of study spaces & seat hogging

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 NSS survey results – what does question 16 really mean? You Said We Did – we do listen and we do answer – help us use our communication channels to get the message out

Mindreading? Importance of feedback Do not wait till SSCC or the end of semester – immediately!

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

Small Group Discussion 1. What would you like to achieve from being a Library Rep? 2. How can you help in letting us know about problems?

Action Plan: What do I do? Talk to lectures about online reading lists and getting them well in advance (think of Semester 2). Organize School-specific Library skills session ( Publicize alternative study library loan. …?