As part of the federal budget, the National Institutes of Health were given a mandate that all NIH funded research be deposited in PubMed Central within 12 months of publication. Many organizations and universities are scrambling to figure out how this will affect their operations and how they can comply with the mandate. Failure of an NIH funded researcher to deposit a research report (usually a journal article) in PubMed Central could result in a loss of current or future funding and could jeopardize future university NIH funding.
UofA wants to adopt a university-wide set of policies and procedures to insure that funding is not jeopardized. Carla Stoffle (Dean of University Libraries) and I met with Leslie Tolbert (UA Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development) last week. The first outcome of this meeting is that Dan Lee from the Main Library is putting together a web page describing the options available to faculty. (The Association of Research Libraries and other groups have already started putting together informative lists, links and pages.) The web pages from the AHSL, Main and the VP for Research will all point to this new page. A 3D memo will be coming out from Carla, Dr. Tolbert and I informing faculty of the issue and their options. Carla and I are attending a meeting in Denver on March 10 to learn what resources the Greater Western Library Alliance has put together and will be talking with Dr. Tolbert again after that to discuss other methods of supporting faculty participation.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
New website, new building, new books and new room!
New Website
Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the new look for our website! With its clean look and quick access to many of our information resources the site is sure to be popular with both students and faculty. The home page is as important as our front lobby and it’s what most library “visitors” will see first. We had a great kick-off “party” yesterday that attracted a lot of attention and moved a lot of popcorn. Thanks to everyone involved on the design, construction and promotion of the new site!
New Building in Phoenix
Last week Jacque, Kristy, Lindsey and I (via teleconference) attended a meeting of the planning committee for the Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) on the Phoenix campus. A new, larger space for the library is planned for this building. The legislature has provided funding for planning the building but hasn’t yet provided funding for construction.
New Books Display
Mary Holcomb has worked with Javad to create a new book display in the lobby, outside of the new videoconference room. Tessie created a sign and the space looks bright and colorful. These books are available for immediate checkout.
Videoconference Room
On Wednesday the Administrative Team held its weekly meeting, the first in the new facility. Communication is so much easier when we can see Jacque and she can see us! This room is available for any meeting that involves participation from folks at both AHSL locations. Linda can schedule the room for your meetings.
Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the new look for our website! With its clean look and quick access to many of our information resources the site is sure to be popular with both students and faculty. The home page is as important as our front lobby and it’s what most library “visitors” will see first. We had a great kick-off “party” yesterday that attracted a lot of attention and moved a lot of popcorn. Thanks to everyone involved on the design, construction and promotion of the new site!
New Building in Phoenix
Last week Jacque, Kristy, Lindsey and I (via teleconference) attended a meeting of the planning committee for the Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) on the Phoenix campus. A new, larger space for the library is planned for this building. The legislature has provided funding for planning the building but hasn’t yet provided funding for construction.
New Books Display
Mary Holcomb has worked with Javad to create a new book display in the lobby, outside of the new videoconference room. Tessie created a sign and the space looks bright and colorful. These books are available for immediate checkout.
Videoconference Room
On Wednesday the Administrative Team held its weekly meeting, the first in the new facility. Communication is so much easier when we can see Jacque and she can see us! This room is available for any meeting that involves participation from folks at both AHSL locations. Linda can schedule the room for your meetings.
Friday, December 14, 2007
All Staff Meeting
At yesterday’s All Staff meeting Mary Riordan reminded everyone to let her know if you will be participating in the holiday party on Monday. She needs your $8 by the end of the day TODAY!
Stef explained the process that led to the new website which will go live on January 16. You can see the latest version at: webtest.ahsl.Arizona.edu
The Evaluation of Supervisors committee explained the four documents that were sent out describing the proposed procedures for staff to have input to the evaluation process. Several suggestions were made and questions asked. There was much discussion. I will send out a summary soon and the committee will get back to AHSL after discussing and meeting with HR.
Stef explained the process that led to the new website which will go live on January 16. You can see the latest version at: webtest.ahsl.Arizona.edu
The Evaluation of Supervisors committee explained the four documents that were sent out describing the proposed procedures for staff to have input to the evaluation process. Several suggestions were made and questions asked. There was much discussion. I will send out a summary soon and the committee will get back to AHSL after discussing and meeting with HR.
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