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The Bright Spots:The Library in 2011 and Moving ForwardApril 18, 2011The Library in 2011Some bright spots:Supporting studentsSupporting researchLending our expertise

2Listening to StudentsEncourage and take action on student feedbackNoise Survey at the Dana Porter LibraryThe DC Zone at the Davis Centre LibraryLibrary web redesignExpress workstations pilotStudy rooms surveyReaching Out to StudentsJumpstart FridayThe Librarys orientation session combines information literacy with an outreach approachIn 2010 it ranked on par with the days invited speakerValue of Content 4.81/5Effectiveness of Materials 4.5/5Presenter Ability 4.69/5

Engaging With StudentsLaunched the buttons campaign on Library Day at the end of October It created a unique and fun opportunity for students to engage with the LibraryAstonishingly, students, faculty, and staff have picked up over 20,000 buttons from our locations

5Connecting StudentsAlumni remember us and stay connectedDaniel Simac, BSc 2008 I always loved studying in the Dana Porter Library, some nights I would be there until it closed. Mike Murkovic, BASc 2010 I am a recent grad and I would love to get a handful of buttons for me and my friends. I really like the one of the DC desks There was a core group of 6 of us who slugged it away every day in those desks.

Students Giving BackStudents recognize the importance of the Library to their success Most recently, the Arts Endowment Fund and the Student Life Endowment Fund have provided funding to purchase a total of 18 new study carrels and chairs for the Dana Porter LibraryStudents use the Library

Students Use the Library(Turnstile counts on an average day in mid-October)

Supporting ResearchProvide highly-used research supportWorkshopsLibrarians offered close to 150 workshops in the fall term Online subject guidesHave received thousands of hits from students, faculty, and other researchers since launching in September

Supporting ResearchConnect faculty with information providersThe Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) conducted a focus group with Engineering faculty membersEngineering Village, one of the Librarys largest database platforms, featured the research of Waterloo Engineering faculty The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) conducted a focus group with Engineering faculty members to determine the impact of having access to digital content on the Canadian research community

Engineering Village, one of the Librarys largest database platforms, featured the research of Waterloo Engineering faculty

10Supporting ResearchExplore and implement new technologies to better serve our community

Primo Central trialVoyager testing partner

Lending Our ExpertiseProfessional staff share their expertise across campus and with the broader research communityInvited to take part in collaborative software testing by the Primo vendorEducate others on mapping and the application of GIS technology to research topics. Upcoming book: How Every Library Can Use Geographical Information Systems (GIS)Provide expertise on information architecture and accessibility to benefit the campus web redesignAlison Hitchens, Project Manager for the Primo Implementation Team, was invited by the Primo vendor to take part in collaborative testing in Jerusalem for a Primo upgrade.

Eva DodsworthA campus expert on mapping and the application of GIS technology to research topicsCurrently writing a book for the American Library Associations Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) Guide Series entitled How Every Library Can Use Geographical Information Systems (GIS): A LITA Guide

Annie Blanger Leader in the campus web redesignAccessibility advocate and trainer

12Lending Our ExpertiseCreate opportunities for the campus community to engage in relevant issuesFriends of the Library Lecture by Beckie Scott

Moving Forward

Engaging With Students