STATE OF THE STACKS REPORT
Dr. Sonya S. Gaither, Director of
Library Services
Library Committee Meeting
October 5, 2015
Budget Review & Analysis
FY15 and Prior
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FY16
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Subscriptions (includes
conference registrations, databases, periodicals, memberships)
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$8,000
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$23,730
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Book collection
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$47,500
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$26,000
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*library budget
*Student Technology Fee
*GALILEO Cost share
* IPEDS
Baker
& Taylor – Yankee Book Peddler (YBP) – GOBI
http://www.gobi3.com
SACS
2.9 The
institution, through ownership or formal arrangements or agreements, provides
and supports student and faculty access and user privileges to adequate library
collections and services and to other learning/information resources consistent
with the degrees offered. Collections, resources, and services are sufficient
to support all its educational, research, and public service programs. (Learning resources and services)
3.4.9 The
institution provides appropriate academic support services. (Academic support services)
3.4.12 The
institution’s use of technology enhances student learning and is appropriate
for meeting the objectives of its programs. Students have access to and
training in the use of technology. (Technology use)
3.8.1 The
institution provides facilities and learning/information resources that are
appropriate to support its teaching, research, and service mission. (Learning/information
resources)
3.8.2 The
institution ensures that users have access to regular and timely instruction in
the use of the library and other learning/information resources. (Instruction
of library use)
3.8.3 The institution
provides a sufficient number of qualified staff—with appropriate education or
experiences in library and/or other learning/information resources—to
accomplish the mission of the institution. (Qualified staff)
Demonstrating Our Value (Assessment)
Topic
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URL
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Academic Freedom
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Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure
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Best Practices for Information Literacy
Practices
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Special Collection/Archives
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Distance Learning
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Faculty role of academic librarians
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Faculty Status
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Information Literacy Framework
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Library instruction guidelines
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MSLS - terminal degree
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Material transfer from general
collection
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American Library Association
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Association of College and Research
Libraries
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-Hightower Library Annual Plan
-Unit Outcomes and Assessment Results 2011-2015
-SACS
-IPEDS data
-Do we have learning outcomes – yes for library
instruction only; not for services and resources provided
-What do we assess – everything – e.g., print and
electronic collections and databases (selection criteria and usage); all
services (checkouts, all processing times/work flows, GIL Express, ILL,
instruction, acquisitions, staff needs and professional development, facility,
hours, web page use, MOU agreements
A Few of Our Challenges
-Lack
of work space during renovation
-Lack
of quiet during renovation – inability to concentrate/focus
-Lack of service and study space to work with classes and students individually
-Revamping
work flow, policies, and procedures during renovation and SACS
-Crowding
in main Library Room when providing assistance
-Students
not coming to library for assistance – traffic has dropped tremendously (only
want studyspace/computers which we do not have but is available in other
buildings)
Renovation Mission
Statement
To more
fully integrate the Hightower Library into the daily life of Gordon's learning
community by renovating the physical space to be more inviting, connected,
open, functional, inspiring, flexible, and open to natural light.
-Floor
plans
-Furniture selection
