Since becoming Dean of Library Services, I find that the ebb and flow of my job are more closely aligned with the beginning and end of the fiscal year than with the academic year. That being the case, this week is equivalent to finals week in my mind! Celebration is in order because next year’s [...]
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Well, the deadline is upon us. It’s time to enter your annual ARL statistics. I can hear the collective sigh raising up to the heavens. I share your pain! You probably won’t be hearing from me for a day or two while I put my nose to the grindstone. Last year I began collecting statistics [...]
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In our library, we’ve been working on rewriting our strategic plan. Our new proposed mission statement is not bad. However, I came across this one today on the Library2.0 blog below and I think it’s rather good!
“The library should establish, promote, maintain and evaluate a range of quality services that support the institution’s mission and [...]
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Hi Everyone,
I hope you all had a relaxing and restorative break; I certainly did and definitely felt ready to get back to work this week and tackle a whole host of projects! Which was a good thing, because that is what I seem to be doing. I’ve been in non-stop meetings since I got [...]
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