14 Days

New student library orientation is two weeks from today.

We've accomplished some things in the library this summer:

• JH & SH shifted the books on the shelves.


• With the help of a number of volunteers, we inventoried the books on the shelves.


• JH & I cleaned out the store room and sorted the uncataloged books.


• I've ordered and bought new books.


• JH has added more than 300 titles to the catalog.


• We've talked about and worked on what the needs of the library will be for the next few years and beyond.


• We've thought through some of our work processes and updated the circulation notebook (student assistant manual), the Library FAQ sheet, and the User Guide.

Goals for the next two weeks:

• Update the Library web site.


• Help I.T. get all our computers ready. (At the moment we have two dead--HD failure and NIC failure. We also have two sick--pending HD failure and adware infection. And I.T. is in the midst of making significant changes that affect our public computers. Other I.T. projects are pending.)


• Work with web department on E-Resource and Periodical Listing search change, as needed


• Develop an initial work schedule for library student assistants.


• Continue updating the e-resources list.


• Keep up with regular ordering of books and processing of PO's.


• Get EZProxy links updated and ready for IP change


• Contact new faculty members for individualized library tours and orientation.


• Prepare for student library orientation.


• See how many of the remaining optional and on-going projects can be worked on and completed. (Minor changes to the Library catalog. Interviews of PHC founders available on CD. Planning for library expansion.)


• Get back in the habit of business casual dress and 8:30 arrival time for work.