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Goals
and Objectives 4:
Maintain facilities and equipment
to provide an efficient, comfortable, accessible, and safe environment.
Consolidate all interlibrary loan functions in one location
The interlibrary loan function, formerly located in three different offices, was consolidated in the area formerly utilized primarily for reshelving preparation.
Reorganize and refurbish the Technical Services area to accommodate the merger of acquisitions staff into technical services operations
In August 1999 the acquisitions staff,
formerly housed in a large room on the lower level, were relocated in a reorganized
and refurbished Technical Services area. New work stations, work area dividers, and carpeting all had
a positive impact on staff morale. The
Technical Services staff did a remarkable job in acquiring and cataloging a
record number of new titles in FY2000.
Install an ADA-compliant theft detection system at the main entrance
The theft detection system was replaced in August 1999.
Implement a plan to enhance security by staffing the exit gate with university assistants hired, trained, and supervised by University Police
The plan to staff the Library's main entrance with University
Assistants to provide base-level security was implemented at beginning of the
fall 1999 semester, with the invaluable support of Chief John Prokop.
University Police hire, train, and supervise the staffing of the security
gate, backed up by regular security forces as necessary. In addition to staffing
the exit during all hours of library operation, these staff assist with clearing
the library building at closing. They
wear security blazers, providing an obvious security presence in the building,
and they have radio contact with University Police in emergency situations.
Upgrade microform reader/printer facilities
Four microform reader/printer scanners sharing two printers
were installed in fall 1999.
Create an electronic classroom for library instruction
Plans for an electronic classroom for hands-on library instruction
were developed in spring 1999, but funding was not available.
The electronic classroom is clearly essential to the continuance and
expansion of the library instruction program.
As such, it will be the highest priority for FY2001.
Refurbish the library’s public spaces
With significant financial support from the administration, $250,000 in capital funds were made available for a major refurbishment of the public spaces in the library. Plans were completed and bid proposals distributed in fall 1999; the new furnishings will arrive in summer 2000. The refurbishment plan includes:
Work closely with the architectural consultants to plan for the library addition
Program planning for the library addition began in earnest in summer 1999, but was later suspended pending selection of the architectural design firm. We expect that the architectural design firm will work with the library staff to review and update the data gathered in 1999, and open the discussion of library building needs to the academic community before design work commences.
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