Centennial Library 2016-2017 Annual Report

“WHAT CAN THE LIBRARY DO FOR YOU?” The library began the academic year on August 22, 2016, with our new student library orientation, revised this year to make the orientation more personal and the library more familiar to students. Nearly 330 freshmen and transfers met research librarians who worked with their majors, learned about the service areas in the library, and got tours from current CU students about how to make the most of the library. The activity was concluded with ice cream for all the participants. PHOTO CONTEST In October, 70 students submitted photos across four categories for the library’s photo contest – “The ‘Ville in Focus.” From the many outstanding photos, Alex Popa’s “In Awe of the Sky” was selected as the best in show. He and eight other winners in the four categories received prizes for their efforts. All photos were displayed in the library. “GET ONE THING DONE” The library coordinated two editions of the “Get One Thing Done” event during 2016-17. These combined academic resources events at the library featured staff from six different campus departments, the Cove, Career Services, the Writing Center, IT, Registrar, and the Library. Over 100 students made use of assistance to accomplish one task before leaving on their fall or spring breaks. A snack bar, hot drinks, and prizes for participation were part of these evenings. EVENTS LIBRARY CAREERS DINNER The 11th annual Library Careers Dinner attracted a record number of students from a wide variety of academic majors. Cedarville Community Librarian Sue Jeffery, the 2016 Centennial Library interns, the university librarians, and alumni librarians shared information about the master of library science degree and career opportunities in libraries. The elements of the library career development program were also featured.