December 13, 2010

News from Around the Libraries
 
Finals Week
Final exams for fall semester begin on Thursday, December 16 and end on Wednesday, December 22, 2010.  Check individual libraries for special hours during finals.  Wilson, Walter, and the BioMedical Libraries will be offering 24-hour study space.  Security monitors will be on their normal schedule with additional monitors on duty during overnight hours.

- Matt Bowers
 
New E-Resource
 
Oxford Scholarship Online - Music Collection: http://www.lib.umn.edu/indexes/moreinfo?id=15305
 
- Jim Stemper
 
Project to Expand Capacity for Collections Repair
In early August, Sue Hallgren, Charles Spetland, and Peggy Johnson charged a small group to advance recommendations made in "Enduring Access to University of Minnesota Libraries Collections: A Preservation Planning Framework for a Digital Age," prepared by Sam Demas, aimed to expand the University Libraries' capacity for treatment of damaged material from the circulating collections.  Specifically, the work group was asked to:
- Make recommendations for space for repair shops
- Collect costs for equipment and supplies needed
- Identify treatment options within our current guidelines and practices
- Find onsite training from an external source
- Recommend staff to receive initial training.
 
The work group, Amy Boemer (chair), Karl Isely, Scott Marsalis, Laurie Jedamus, and Christopher Herzberg, submitted their comprehensive report September 1, 2010.  You can find the report at: https://netfiles.umn.edu/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-17500901_1 .  The sponsors accepted the recommendations in principle and work has moved forward in two areas.  First, a trainer from the Northeast Document Conservation Center delivered a two-day workshop, hosted at the University Bindery, in early November 2010.  This was attended by Christine Aho, Jenna Bluhm, Amy Boemer, Sue Delzer, Tim Engelstad, Marc Flechsig, Amy Gmur, Christopher Herzberg, Karl Isely, Laurie Jedamus, Wendy Kieser, Jean Magnuson, and Dana Peterson.
 
To best understand what the repair hubs need and how they will be used, we decided to create a pilot repair hub in Magrath Library to test the recommendations for layout, equipment, and supplies.  Work is underway to create this hub in the former Magrath Technical Services space, which is adjacent to a sink.  Other staff who attended the training will be able to try out the site and determined how it should be replicated in additional locations across the Libraries.  We are tentatively planning to create additional repair hubs in the Bio-Medical Library, Walter Library, and Wilson Library.
 
If you have comments or questions about the report, recommendations, and plans to implement them, contact Amy Boemer, Sue Hallgren, Charles Spetland, or Peggy Johnson.

- Sue Hallgren, Charles Spetland, and Peggy Johnson (project sponsors)
 
Tech Services Ten Cents: November 2010
This November there was news to applaud and accomplishments to appreciate in Technical Services (TS), as members of the department considered everything for which to be thankful, besides family, friends, and Thanksgiving dinner.  TS staff are grateful for work that gives a sense of: Achieving independence... Bringing to completion... Creating improved access...

Details at: https://wiki.lib.umn.edu/TS/Newsletter

- Technical Services
 
Uniprint Unavailable During Windows 7 Upgrade
Uniprint will be unavailable January 3 through January 7, 2011.  We will be upgrading the Pharos software so that it will be compatible with Windows 7.  Upgrading the software will require our IT staff to visit each public workstation.  Once the workstation has been updated, printing will be available at that terminal.  Questions?  Please contact Amy Boemer at a-boem@umn.edu .

- Amy Boemer
 
Walter Library Study Break
On Wednesday, December 15, 2010, beginning at 7:00 pm, in the Walter Library First Floor Lobby, there will be a Study Break with free refreshments, prizes, a used-book giveaway, and a chance for students to stretch their legs and take a break.  More information can be found at: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/sciref/events/ .

- Megan Kocher
 
 
Staff Tidings and Kudos
 
Changes at Health Sciences Libraries
In the context of continuous assessment of Health Sciences Libraries operations, we have made two staff reassignments within existing job classifications to meet needs in both the Veterinary Medical Library and the BioMedical Library.  Effective November 30, 2010, David Lenander, long-time Library Manager in Public Services at the BioMedical Library moved to the Veterinary Medicine Library to be Library Manager, supervising Lisa Berg and reporting to André Nault.  Laura Krueger, LA-3, moved from the Veterinary Medicine Library to the BioMedical Library Technical Services where she reports to Nicole Theis-Mahon.  The goal of the repositioning is to enhance synergies between the two libraries, with consideration of cross-training between Veterinary Medicine and BioMedical students and staff.  The move takes advantage of David's experience in managing students and staffing a service desk at the BioMedical Library, as well as his role as a "Frontline Tech".  Laura's experience in technical processing, public service, and teaching will be a valuable resource at the BioMedical Library, from where she will continue to coordinate Veterinary Medicine technical processing.  Other adjustments will be made in each of the affected departments over time, as needed.  Thanks to all the staff and their supervisors who made this happen over the past several months.

- Linda Watson
 
Farewell Reception for Al Lathrop
Friday, December 17, 2010
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Room 280, Ferguson Hall
 
After 50 years of working for the University Libraries, the last 25 of them in the Music Library, Alford (Al) Lathrop is retiring.  His last day of work will be Friday, December 17, 2010.  Colleagues are invited to wish him well in retirement and to partake of some cake and drinks on the West Bank.  Cards will be on hand to sign.  Donations towards gifts can be sent to Tim Maloney in the Music Library at: Room 70, Ferguson Hall.

- Tim Maloney
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
James Ford Bell Library Holiday Party
Friday, December 17, 2010
1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
James Ford Bell Library, Wilson Library
 
It's time for the annual James Ford Bell Library Holiday Party  - or, as we like to call it, Cookie Feast!   The baking has begun in earnest, so please join us in the Bell reading room for cookies and other treats, coffee, and cider.  We look forward to seeing you!

- Margaret Borg
 
Libraries Civil Service Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2010
1:30 pm (Note change)
Room 472, Wilson Library (Note change)
 
The agenda is posted Libraries Civil Service wiki at: http://wiki.lib.umn.edu/Staff/LibrariesCivilServiceCommittee

Meetings are open, with any Civil Service staff member particularly welcome to attend.  In addition, staff are invited to propose topics or items for the committee meeting agendae.  Please contact Chair David Lenander at: d-lena@umn.edu or any member of the committee with suggestions.

- David Lenander
 
 
Workshops, Training Sessions, Brown Bags, Etc.
 
Current Issues Coffee Club: Reflections on Meaningful Change
The Diversity Outreach Collaborative invites you to the next Current Issues Coffee Club.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Upson Room, Walter Library
Coffee and treats provided from Franklin Street Bakery
 
The University of Minnesota Libraries participated in a self reflective study conducted by the University of Minnesota Institute for Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA).  The self study group was composed of faculty and staff commissioned through an application process in the Spring of 2009 by Associate Vice Provost Louis Mendoze, Director of IDEA, which was then still in its formative state.  IDEA's goal is to promote and support scholars from the University of Minnesota as they collaborate in innovative and groundbreaking ways across disciplines, departments, colleges, campuses, and with local communities.  This group analyzed issues related to leadership, campus climate, the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff and students, the uses and reliability of data collection and metrics on diversity, accountability and evaluation measures, and teaching, research, and support services that advance diversity and equity at the University of Minnesota.  The end result was a document titled, ''Equity and Diversity at the University of Minnesota: Reflections on Meaningful Change."  Please join the Diversity Outreach Collaborative in discussing this document.
 
Reading: "Reflections on Meaningful Change" at: http://www.academic.umn.edu/equity/pdf/IDEAselfstudy.pdf - Jody Gray
 
SMART Sync Training on Wednesday
Calling all instructors and trainers who use Wilson Library room S30C, Walter Library room 310, the Magrath Library Instruction Lab, or the "pit" in the Biomedical Library... We have scheduled trainings for SMART Sync Classroom Management Software.
 
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Room S30C, Wilson Library S30C
Come see the new chairs, paint, tables...oh my.
 
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Room 310, Walter Library
 
SMART Sync has been installed in Wilson Library room S30C, Walter Library room 310, the Magrath Library Instruction Lab, and will be installed in the "pit" in the Biomedical Library.  This software gives you, the instructor, many options for how you can use the computers in the lab, for example, broadcast a demo on the instructor's computer to all computers (e.g. help the back row see) or send out a document or URL to all computers (e.g. worksheet, quiz or survey).  More advanced uses include projecting a student's computer on the front screen (e.g. good search or strange error message), polling students (e.g. quiz, etc.), and more.  Come to this session to learn more and get hands-on practice with this software.  Kristen Mastel has developed two guides, basic and advanced, which are available in the Information Literacy Toolkit at: http://www.delicious.com/UMIL/ .

- Kate Peterson
 
Tuesday!  Connecting at a Distance: UM Connect and Camtasia Relay
Our first 2010-2011 TechShop
Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Room S30A, Wilson Library
Register at: https://webapps-prd.oit.umn.edu/training/courseDetail.jsp?course=LB028
 
Want to learn more about a couple of tools from the emerging Tech Expo?  Want to learn to offer virtual meetings or classes?  Want to learn to record a face to face training?  We have the tools for you: UM Connect and Camtasia Relay.  These tools, free to University staff, can expand the reach of your meetings and training sessions.  The first part of this session will compare and contrast these tools and focus on why you would use one over the other.  During the second part of the session, we will break off into two groups for a more in-depth and hands on look at the tool that seems most useful to you.

- Jan Roseen
 
Staff Education and Development
Check out upcoming classes offered by Libraries Staff Education and Development (SED) at: https://wiki.lib.umn.edu/SEDP/HomePage .

Minitex
Minitex offers a dynamic schedule of webinars and training sessions.  The full schedule may be found at: http://www.Minitex.umn.edu/events .
 
 
Exhibits at the Libraries
 
All the Queen's Men: Elizabeth I and the Foundation of Empire
Through Saturday, January 22, 2011
Atrium Gallery, Elmer L. Andersen Library
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lib-web/events/2010/03/all_the_queens_men_elizabeth_i.html
 
At the Center of the World: Istanbul Past and Present
Through Saturday, February 26, 2011
T. R. Anderson Gallery, James Ford Bell Library, Wilson Library
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lib-web/events/2010/03/at_the_center_of_the_world_ist.html
 
Inventive Women: Portraits of Scientists and Engineers
A photography exhibit featuring female College of Science and Engineering faculty
Through Thursday, December 23, 2010
Second Floor Great Hall, Walter Library
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lib-web/events/2010/03/inventive_women_portraits_of_s.html
 
Merry Christmas to and From Dr. Kerlan and The Kerlan Collection
Children's Literature Research Collection display of greeting cards
Through Thursday, December 23, 2010
First Floor Hallway next to Room 113, Elmer L. Andersen Library
 
Researching the Past: Historical Newspapers at Wilson Library
Samples of newspapers from previous centuries that highlight the preservation issues and collections at Wilson Library.
Through Thursday, December 23, 2010
Periodical Room, Wilson Library
 
Saving Our Lives: Celebrating Ten Years of the Tretter Collection at the University of Minnesota
Highlighting the importance of preserving GLBT cultural heritage and the significant impact it can have on the lives of individuals and our community
Through Saturday, February 5, 2011
Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (closed on University holidays)
Atrium Gallery, Elmer L. Andersen Library
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lib-web/events/2010/03/saving_our_lives_celebrating_t.html
 
Urban Tides, Drifting Borders: A Study of Surface as Substance
Through Friday, January 28, 2011
Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lib-web/events/2010/12/urban_tides_drifting_borders_a.html
 

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