Book loss/theft
This semester the information desk staff have noticed that some of our newer textbooks and reference books have gone missing soon after hitting the shelf. At the same time testing has shown that our front security gates have not been 100% reliable when tested. In addition we learned that the alarm on the first floor hallway doors had been disabled during construction of the new teleconference room. This week UAPD informed us that someone had tried to sell one of our books to the Pima Community College Bookstore. The bookstore had gotten an ID from the suspect and UAPD is following up on this case.
In the meantime we have moved the TV monitor away from the gates to try to improve their performance by avoiding any interference. We’ve had electricians reconnect the alarm system. We’ve had our security company look into installing cameras at all exit doors. We’re waiting to get a quote from them. Please help by keeping your eyes open for any suspicious activity!
Campus Transformation
I have been in contact with the four deans of the health sciences colleges about the transformation process. The deans are very supportive of AHSL and, I believe, will ensure that the library will be protected from any major reorganization. However, it appears likely that the AHSC will be working to centralize business functions. We will have to wait and see what form this takes.
Construction to begin
Facilities Management will be starting construction at the end of next week on the three offices next to the Information Desk. There will be some noise during portions of this construction.
Exhibit publicized
The latest AHSL exhibit describing our liaison program in the Colleges of Public Health and Pharmacy is featured in the Pharmacy Newsletter available at:
http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/newsletter/sept2408.html
Showing posts with label campus transformation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label campus transformation. Show all posts
Friday, September 26, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
New Group Study, Webcast, Campus transformation
New Group Study Room
What used to be the photocopier room on the third floor (with windows looking into CTS) is now a group study room with two whiteboards.
Webcast of Annabelle’s testimony
Many of you got this URL, but for the record, the webcast of Annabelle’s testimony before the Congressional Committee on Educaiton and Labor, Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee is available at:
http://edwork.edgeboss.net/wmedia/edwork/hfc/hfc091108.wvx
Budget and Campus “transformation”
We still do not know what size our budget cut will be. My best guess is that it will be between 5-6%. Although this will affect our ability to clean and refurbish the building and will mean a flat budget for collections already hit by inflation, it is not as bad as it could be. However, we’ve been warned to expect another 2% cut in mid-year and at least a 6% cut during the next fiscal year.
Provost Hay has asked the campus to reduce the number of departments by 50% by 2010 and to look for ways to combine units to increase efficiency. All units are expected to participate and those who do not voluntarily participate will have decisions made for them. We are likely to see a centralization of administrative functions and a reorganization of many of the Colleges, Schools and departments across campus.
What used to be the photocopier room on the third floor (with windows looking into CTS) is now a group study room with two whiteboards.
Webcast of Annabelle’s testimony
Many of you got this URL, but for the record, the webcast of Annabelle’s testimony before the Congressional Committee on Educaiton and Labor, Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee is available at:
http://edwork.edgeboss.net/wmedia/edwork/hfc/hfc091108.wvx
Budget and Campus “transformation”
We still do not know what size our budget cut will be. My best guess is that it will be between 5-6%. Although this will affect our ability to clean and refurbish the building and will mean a flat budget for collections already hit by inflation, it is not as bad as it could be. However, we’ve been warned to expect another 2% cut in mid-year and at least a 6% cut during the next fiscal year.
Provost Hay has asked the campus to reduce the number of departments by 50% by 2010 and to look for ways to combine units to increase efficiency. All units are expected to participate and those who do not voluntarily participate will have decisions made for them. We are likely to see a centralization of administrative functions and a reorganization of many of the Colleges, Schools and departments across campus.
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