Harmony
Congratulations to Tessie and Stef who have been published in Harmony, the humanities magazine of the AHSC! Tessie has two photographs and Stef has a work of visual art in the most recent issue. We have several copies in the office if you’d like to see one and a copy should soon be on the shelf in the collection. (This is the piece of art that won Stef the Kenneth Ryan Visual Arts Prize. See: http://humanities.medicine.arizona.edu/Harmony%20Winners/Stefan%20Walz.html
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
A Librarian's 2.0 Manifesto
This list of "affirmations" was authored by Laura B. Cohen and posted on her blog, "Library 2.0: an Academic's Perspective." ( http://liblogs.albany.edu/library20/ ) There is also an article about it in the August 2007 issue of American Libraries. I think it's very inspirational and encourage you to read and comment on it. - Gary
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A Librarian's 2.0 Manifesto
I will recognize that the universe of information culture is changing fast and that libraries need to respond positively to these changes to provide resources and services that users need and want.
I will educate myself about the information culture of my users and look for ways to incorporate what I learn into library services.
I will not be defensive about my library, but will look clearly at its situation and make an honest assessment about what can be accomplished.
I will become an active participant in moving my library forward.
I will recognize that libraries change slowly, and will work with my colleagues to expedite our responsiveness to change.
I will be courageous about proposing new services and new ways of providing services, even though some of my colleagues will be resistant.
I will enjoy the excitement and fun of positive change and will convey this to colleagues and users.
I will let go of previous practices if there is a better way to do things now, even if these practices once seemed so great.
I will take an experimental approach to change and be willing to make mistakes.
I will not wait until something is perfect before I release it, and I'll modify it based on user feedback.
I will not fear Google or related services, but rather will take advantage of these services to benefit users while also providing excellent library services that users need.
I will avoid requiring users to see things in librarians' terms but rather will shape services to reflect users' preferences and expectations.
I will be willing to go where users are, both online and in physical spaces, to practice my profession.
I will create open Web sites that allow users to join with librarians to contribute content in order to enhance their learning experience and provide assistance to their peers.
I will lobby for an open catalog that provides personalized, interactive features that users expect in online information environments.
I will encourage my library's administration to blog.
I will validate, through my actions, librarians' vital and relevant professional role in any type of information culture that evolves.
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A Librarian's 2.0 Manifesto
I will recognize that the universe of information culture is changing fast and that libraries need to respond positively to these changes to provide resources and services that users need and want.
I will educate myself about the information culture of my users and look for ways to incorporate what I learn into library services.
I will not be defensive about my library, but will look clearly at its situation and make an honest assessment about what can be accomplished.
I will become an active participant in moving my library forward.
I will recognize that libraries change slowly, and will work with my colleagues to expedite our responsiveness to change.
I will be courageous about proposing new services and new ways of providing services, even though some of my colleagues will be resistant.
I will enjoy the excitement and fun of positive change and will convey this to colleagues and users.
I will let go of previous practices if there is a better way to do things now, even if these practices once seemed so great.
I will take an experimental approach to change and be willing to make mistakes.
I will not wait until something is perfect before I release it, and I'll modify it based on user feedback.
I will not fear Google or related services, but rather will take advantage of these services to benefit users while also providing excellent library services that users need.
I will avoid requiring users to see things in librarians' terms but rather will shape services to reflect users' preferences and expectations.
I will be willing to go where users are, both online and in physical spaces, to practice my profession.
I will create open Web sites that allow users to join with librarians to contribute content in order to enhance their learning experience and provide assistance to their peers.
I will lobby for an open catalog that provides personalized, interactive features that users expect in online information environments.
I will encourage my library's administration to blog.
I will validate, through my actions, librarians' vital and relevant professional role in any type of information culture that evolves.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Jeanette's article, Fred, Computer Consultants continued
Publication
Congratulations to Jeanette who has had an article published in the Journal of the Medical Library Association titled, “AZHealthInfo: a collaborative model for supporting the health information needs of public health workers, public librarians, consumers and communities in Arizona”, JMLA 95(3): 349-351, July 2007
Fred
At the recommendation of the Dean, President Shelton has awarded Librarian Emeritus status to Fred Heidenreich in recognition of his 36 years of service to the university.
Computer support changes
On Thursday I will attend the first of a series of meetings to plan for the implementation of the Computer Consultants’ report. Beginning in September there will be weekly meetings to decide what sort of organization will be created to support computing needs in the College of Medicine.
Congratulations to Jeanette who has had an article published in the Journal of the Medical Library Association titled, “AZHealthInfo: a collaborative model for supporting the health information needs of public health workers, public librarians, consumers and communities in Arizona”, JMLA 95(3): 349-351, July 2007
Fred
At the recommendation of the Dean, President Shelton has awarded Librarian Emeritus status to Fred Heidenreich in recognition of his 36 years of service to the university.
Computer support changes
On Thursday I will attend the first of a series of meetings to plan for the implementation of the Computer Consultants’ report. Beginning in September there will be weekly meetings to decide what sort of organization will be created to support computing needs in the College of Medicine.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Summertime . . . and the living is easy?
Summer is finishing with a real “bang!” (that’s not just the thunder.)
UpToDate, First Consult and MD-Consult, three important clinical information tools, are now available to our users. Look for the links on the home page and the banner announcement. We’ve also got announcements posted on the TV monitor in the lobby.
New tables and chairs were delivered this morning in 2101 (“Java City”) and are being installed as part of the continuing “make-over” of this area. (Thanks to Linda, Andrew and Javad for working as furniture movers to make room!) Earlier this summer all of the wooden tables were refinished. As the year progresses we will be reupholstering many of the chairs in this area.
The Java City contract has been signed by all parties and is good for another two years.
Last but not least, thanks to all who have moved their offices or who have helped with the moving. The first floor is looking completely full and busy for the first time in quite awhile. We added five group study rooms on the second floor over the summer. Eventually these rooms will be painted and whiteboards will be added. Construction in the old Information Desk Staff offices is tentatively scheduled to begin in October.
As usual, it’s been a very busy summer for us all. I’m starting to see students coming into the bookstore outside my window. Pretty soon the library will be filled with students and our “restful” summer will just be a memory!
UpToDate, First Consult and MD-Consult, three important clinical information tools, are now available to our users. Look for the links on the home page and the banner announcement. We’ve also got announcements posted on the TV monitor in the lobby.
New tables and chairs were delivered this morning in 2101 (“Java City”) and are being installed as part of the continuing “make-over” of this area. (Thanks to Linda, Andrew and Javad for working as furniture movers to make room!) Earlier this summer all of the wooden tables were refinished. As the year progresses we will be reupholstering many of the chairs in this area.
The Java City contract has been signed by all parties and is good for another two years.
Last but not least, thanks to all who have moved their offices or who have helped with the moving. The first floor is looking completely full and busy for the first time in quite awhile. We added five group study rooms on the second floor over the summer. Eventually these rooms will be painted and whiteboards will be added. Construction in the old Information Desk Staff offices is tentatively scheduled to begin in October.
As usual, it’s been a very busy summer for us all. I’m starting to see students coming into the bookstore outside my window. Pretty soon the library will be filled with students and our “restful” summer will just be a memory!
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