Centennial Library 2017-2018 Annual Report

NEW @ THE LIBRARY IN 2017-18 Facilities GroupWORK : A collaboration space with three types of group study spaces, wireless monitors, adjustable furniture, whiteboards, and three more reservable rooms. The Newsroom: A studio facilitating live interviews and recorded media segments by university faculty and staff for use by local and national media outlets. This was developed in partnership with, and is managed by, University Public Relations. Group Study Room #9: Converted from an office to a reservable group study room in February 2018. Resources Battery Chargers: The addition of portable battery chargers proved to be a massive hit with students. Our initial group of eight chargers proved insufficient and more were subsequently added. These chargers allowed students to power up or charge laptops, tablets, and phones anywhere in the library (compensating for the lack of easily accessible power outlets in the building). Services EZ Proxy: An authentication service that simplifies verification and access to library resources for off- campus students and faculty. 3D Printing Servi ce: Students took advantage of the library’s new 3D printing service to print an amazing variety of items ranging from dinosaur models to NERF gun parts, and some academic projects too. Personnel Humanities Librarian: This new role adapts a previous librarian position into one tasked with engaging the faculty and students in the departments of Art, Design & Theatre; Communication; English, Literature & Modern Languages; History & Government; and Music & Worship. Kirsten Setzkorn began this role in July 2017 and expanded the scope of the library’s engagement with those programs throughout the year. Two new student positions: These positions better utilize student skills in delivering effective service. The Marketing Student Assistant serves on the Library Marketing Team and manages the library’s social media accounts. The 3D Printing Student Assistant runs the library’s 3D printers, completing jobs as they are submitted and exploring ways to deploy the technology in the library. Student Staff Advisory Group: In response to items identified in the 2016 Student Staff Survey, the library created a student advisory group to regularly meet with the dean and share student perspectives on library issues.