June Library Office Notes


ANNOUNCEMENTS

HR NEWS

FACILITIES

EVENTS AND TRAINING



ANNOUNCEMENTS: University Librarian Note
Check back next month for a new Note from Dean Wilkin.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Library Building Project Update – 6/1/2019
Tom Teper, Associate Dean for Collections and Technical Services

Committees and Working Groups – Programming the Main Library
Over the last several months, the Working Group discussed workspace needs in the building (e.g., adjacencies, groups vs. individual workspaces, etc…), gathered information into a single “wish-list” of desirable attributes that can be taken into account as we work through the process, and sought to provide information about how we might realize the vision outlined for the project into a reality. This information was all conveyed to the Programming and Conceptual Design firms in advance of their on-site work earlier this month. Now, following three days of intensive interaction with the Programming and Conceptual Design firms on May 14 – 16, 2019, the Programming the Main Library Building WG last met as a group on May 28th. At that meeting, discussions turned toward next steps in the process and for the working group. At present, the working group is waiting for initial results of feedback from the Programming and Conceptual Design process, which will inform their future tasks.

Kirstin (Dougan) Johnson is chairing the working group, and more information on the working group and its efforts can be found here: https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/committee/the-library-as-catalyst-project-programming-the-main-library-building-wg/. Questions or comments can be directed to the group at any time.

Committees and Working Groups – Collections
The Managing the Library’s Collections Working Group held an open forum on their draft plan for managing the library’s collections on May 21st, 2019. The working group continues seeking feedback on the draft framework through June 5th and will seek to incorporate the information gathered into a final set of recommendations to be sent to the Programming the Main Library WG shortly after June 27th, 2019.

As noted in the forum and in previous monthly updates, Paula Carns and Tom Teper indicated that the working group has mined a homegrown database that incorporates metadata for 10.7-million physical items in the catalog and 8.3-million circulation transactions dating from 2002 – October 2018. The Office of Collections and Technical Services ran reports on the use of materials in the Main Stacks. These reports paint a picture of how the locally-held collections are being used. The same office provided statistics on the holdings in the Main Stacks with regards to formats: books, journals, etc. A rough calculation of the numbers puts a total number of volumes from the Stacks holding location that (a) had evidence of use in the last twenty years regardless of the publication date of the item, (b) had been published after 1970 regardless of circulation history, and (c) had come from sets that were associated with anything that had evidence of circulation, totaled approximately 2.6-million volumes.

Additionally, the Working Group ran a campus-wide survey on the use of the Main Stacks. In sum, 69% of participants said that they used the Main Stacks for getting books, while only 41% (of the total) said they used the Library Catalog (as opposed to browsing) to learn about books. In the comments, the majority of participants expressed the need for being able to browse physical books in the Main Stacks and hope that this option will continue. Others, however, requested that the Library provide more access to electronic books, as they prefer this format. One concern repeatedly expressed was the hope that, if the Library does move more books to Remote Storage, the Library will provide quick and easy access to materials. Most respondents said they prefer electronic journals (62%) and thus do not see the need to have these print counterparts housed in Main Stacks. Very few participants expressed a great use of reference materials.

The Collections Working Group has been working earnestly on the conceptual framework for the Main Stacks. They agree that limiting the collection to materials in the arts, humanities, and social sciences—as opposed to the current configuration that includes all subjects—would have several benefits. First, such a configuration would harmonize well with the departmental libraries housed in the Main Library. Second, the faculty and students in these disciplines use the Main Stacks the most. The Working Group has also been considering criteria to help guide the departmental libraries in their collection policies. Its members hope to discuss some of their work at an open forum that will be announced in the coming month with follow-up discussions at the June faculty meeting.

In recent weeks, conversations have also turned toward the management of other media formats within the Library’s collections. For example, microform collections are currently held by multiple units, one of which (the History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library) will lose its storage vault as the project progresses. We need to discuss the management of these collections going forward.

More information on the working group and its efforts can be found here: https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/committee/the-library-as-catalyst-project-managing-the-librarys-collections-wg/.

Committees and Working Groups – Special Collections Research Center (SCRC)
The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) Working Group has continued meeting in preparation for working with our eventual Programming and Conceptual Design firm. Subgroups focused on Exhibits and Outreach; Public Services; Environment and Storage; and Logistics and Operations have been pulling together data in support of the forthcoming consulting work.

The framework under which these and other working groups directly associated with this project will work is posted here: https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/committee/the-library-as-catalyst-project-a-framework-for-working-groups-and-input-solicitation/.

Committees and Working Groups – Library Consultation Working Group (Campus Level Cmte)
Members of the campus’ Library Consultation Working Group participated in the final day of the JLK/brightspot visioning session on May 16, 2019, hearing about progress made during the prior two days of visioning and contributing their own thoughts to the consulting firms about the evolving vision. Several members of that group also attended the Town Hall that was held on the afternoon of May 16th. The Working Group itself met on May 22nd, devoting that meeting to a tour of the Main Stacks. A portion of the working group’s forthcoming June 3rd meeting will be dedicated to learning about the findings from several recent library assessment activities.

Stress Management Workshops
The Staff Development & Training Committee is sponsoring a stress management workshop series by Michele Guerra, Director of Campus Wellbeing Services. Michele provided an overview of the series at the March 13th Building Project Update and there has been interest expressed in bringing this workshop series to the Library.

Michele has offered to present each session twice, on the same day, to accommodate different schedules. A brief summary of each session is listed below, as well as the date and two times it is presented. Please register for each session you would like to attend (participation is limited to 25 participants per session). All are welcome!

Session 1: Getting a handle on stress, including identifying and analyzing your current coping tools and building an effective stress management toolbox

Offered Tuesday, June 4 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Session 2: Learning to relax, which covers how stress affects you physically and how to select a relaxation technique(s) that work for you

Offered Tuesday, June 11 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Session 3: Reducing stress by taming your mind, including understanding how your perceptions and thoughts impact your stress level, and practicing affirmation and/or meditation technique

Offered Tuesday, July 23 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Session 4: Dealing with stress at work, which applies previously learned stress management tools to managing stressors at work, discusses strategies for coping with uncertain situations, and explores ways to resolve conflict

(Important: Please complete at least Session 1 before taking Session 4, as participants use techniques covered in these earlier sessions.)

Offered Tuesday, August 6 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

All sessions are in Library Room 220. Each of the 4 sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend and recordings will be made available shortly after sessions. These sessions are approved Library events. Staff should request time for the event in advance from their supervisor, and be sensitive to coverage issues for the unit. To register for session(s), please click on the session time you would like, above, or go to the Library Staff Calendar.

For questions, contact Jake MacGregor (jdmac@illinois.edu) or Zoe Revell (revell@illinois.edu).

Contracts and Firms
As noted in earlier updates, the University Library is working with an architectural firm to help with the programming activities. Chicago-based Johnson, Lasky, Kindelin (JLK) Architects is the approved firm, and they are working with a firm known as brightspot strategy to help the University Library and our campus partners to begin developing the program for the Library Building Project. More information on JLK Architects, including information on other projects they have helped develop, can be found on the company’s website: http://www.jlkarch.com/. brightspot strategy’s website can be found here: https://www.brightspotstrategy.com/.

Following the March 14, 2019 kick-off meeting, activities have moved forward at a reasonable pace with JLK and brightspot personnel on-site to lead three days of visioning activities focused on the Main Library Building. These sessions took place on May 14 – 16, 2019, and follow-up calls/discussions have been held with members of project leadership and the firms on May 22nd and 24th. These Main Library Building-centered activities are occurring as part of the Validation, Programming, and Space Planning Activities in the schedule below. Presently, the Library is awaiting the 50% documents from JLK and brightspot. I anticipate a fuller discussion of the meetings, the process, and their initial recommendations at the upcoming June quarterly update meeting.

In the meantime, a separate contract is being prepared in order to bring JLK on board as a Programming and Conceptual Design firm for the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC). The hope is to dovetail these two projects. And, similar Validation, Programming, and Space Planning activities will be scheduled for that group.

Communications

  • Monthly Updates – As you know, there are now monthly updates about the Library Building Project distributed via LibNews. These will be posted in a separate section of LON. The intent of both is to ensure open communication of specific information related to the Library Building Project.
  • Quarterly Updates – The third Quarterly Update for the project was held on March 13, 2019, starting at 3:30 – 4:30 in 66 Main Library. The fourth Quarterly Update is scheduled for June 18, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:30. We anticipate that the live stream provided by the Media Commons will be available for this one as well.
  • Website – The Library Building Project has a website located at: https://www.library.illinois.edu/library-building-project/. Here you can read about the vision behind this program, seek answers to many of the Frequently Asked Questions that might arise, and read about upcoming events or project news. You can also submit additional questions to the project team at librarybuildingproject@library.illinois.edu.
  • ITHAKA Faculty Survey – The ITHAKA Faculty Survey has been completed. For those that are interested in viewing some of the feedback received as part of that survey or others conducted as part of Library Assessment, please go here: https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/assessment/libsurv/.

Facilities Schedules
The assigned project coordinator from F&S is Dennis Craig. Dennis has been involved in numerous projects across the University Library. He also serves as the Campus Historic Preservation Officer and is serving on the feasibility study being conducted related to the instructional facility that may be situated adjacent to the Main Library as well as initial work related to the Special Collections Building.

As noted earlier, the University Library recently received approval to work with JLK Architects and brightspot strategy. Based on the kick-off date of March 14, 2019, the schedule below represents the most current estimated project timeline for this phase.

Library Redevelopment Plan Programming and Conceptual Design Study Table

In addition to the Main Library Building project, Dennis Craig recently prepared a preliminary schedule for the first phase of the Special Collections Facility Programming Study. This schedule will be adjusted as necessary once the final contract is approved and signed.

Undergraduate Library - Special Collections Facility Programming Study Table

Long-Term Project Schedule
Following the completion of the initial Programming and Conceptual Design phase, the schedule below represents a best guess as to the project schedule through December 2024.

Library Redevelopment - Design/Bid/Build Table

Outreach and Engagement
The first town-hall style event with the Programming and Conceptual Design firm was held on May 16, 2019 in 66 Main Library from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Further town-hall style events will be held in late summer and early fall.

Tom Teper is scheduled to talk to the iSchool alumni on July 13th during their on campus event.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2019 Reference Retreat Slides Available
If you missed this year’s Reference Retreat and are curious about the presentations from the Office of Research, slides are available here: https://uofi.box.com/s/fejt79kqil003vc8gzbgqqkmr50fpcef.

Members of the units in the Office of Research—the Scholarly Commons, the Research Data Service, and Scholarly Communication and Publishing—are always happy to answer any questions you may have and our thanks to the Reference Management Team for collaborating on this event!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Integrated Library System (ILS) Implementation
Michael Norman, Discovery Services Librarian and ILS Coordinator

There has been a lot of activity occurring in the Vanguard ILS Test Phase over the last month. Here are some of those details:

April 26th to April 30th — Ex Libris successfully extracted our Voyager and SFX data and records and migrated it over to UIUC Library’s test Instances of Alma and Primo. Overall, it took about 3.5 days (82 hours) to complete the extraction. Both the CARLI Office and members of the ILS Implementation Team were observing the process to see if production activity was impacted from the extraction and we did not detect any noticeable slow-down of processes. This will be good information to have for later extractions of our data.

May 21st – After the extraction of our data and then the mapping process of data to Alma structure, we were delivered a test instance of our Alma System. We are currently testing how our data and records migrated over and how it mapped over from the configuration information we supplied to Ex Libris in building up the Acquisitions, Cataloging/Resource Management, Fulfillment/Circulation, User Management, and Analytics sections of the system. See the screenshots below for the initial Alma Dashboard screen and dropdown options in the Resources Management section:

Alma Dashboard and Resource Management Pull-down Menu

We have encountered duplication (and even some triplication in some instances) of e-resource records from the migration of our data over to Alma. We had anticipated some of this because of the different ways Alma/Primo represents electronic resources. Ex Libris had warned all the Vanguard libraries of the eventuality of this. We will be doing some clean-up of the duplication in this test phase to get the experience needed to prepare for the future 2nd Test Phase (with all 91 I-Share libraries participating) in September 2019.

Week of May 27th – The Library will receive a complete test instance of our Primo Discovery instance. This version of Primo is very different from the one that the Library experimented back in 2012-2014. The library is configuring this version to basically replace the Voyager and VuFind online catalog search. We will be activating a few electronic and digital collections within the Primo Central Index, including IDEALS, HathiTrust public domain titles, Biodiversity Heritage Library, Center for Research Libraries (CRL) holdings, several Alexander Street Press collections, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, and Naxos Digital Library. If there are additional collections we would want to experiment with activating in the central index, please let the ILS Implementation Team know and we will give it a try during this test instance. See screenshot images below of the UIUC Library’s Primo test instance:

Screenshots of Library's Primo Test Instance

Meeting with Departmental Libraries to discuss Library Location structures in Alma/Primo
Now that we know the Library Location structure in Alma and how these display in Primo Discovery, members of the ILS Implementation Team (Cherie’ Weible, Janelle Sander, Chris Prom, and Michael Norman) will be visiting the separate Divisions in late June and July to demonstrate and discuss the Library Location structure in both Alma and Primo. The Library Location and representation of the various collections in a departmental library is different than what we have in Voyager. We will work with the Libraries to update location and collection information and how it is represented in the online catalog and get this setup properly for the next Test Phase in September 2019.

Second Test Phase of Alma/Primo – Migration and Configuration forms due by mid-August
The ILS Coordination Team just received the Migration and Configuration forms for the second phase of the Alma/Primo implementation. After testing various aspects of the migration of our data over the next weeks, we will be updating the data from the first forms we filled out for the Vanguard Test phase. The due dates for completing these forms for this second test phase (for all 91 I-Share libraries) will be by the middle of August 2019.

Library-wide information sessions on Alma/Primo implementation
The ILS Implementation Team will have 3 identical information sessions (same information in each session) in late July and early August to give updates on the Vanguard Test Phase. We are learning a lot and want to pass on that knowledge to the rest of the Library as well. We will also discuss the future stages of the implementation work including 1) the 2nd Test Phase to occur from September 2019 to April/May 2020 and 2) the Final Implementation and Go-Live dates in Summer 2020. We will also go over training plans we will put in place to get everyone prepared and ready to start utilizing Alma and Primo next year.

The dates for the Alma/Primo Implementation sessions are:

  • Tuesday, July 23rd, 1 – 2 p.m. in Room 106
  • Tuesday, July 30th, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 106
  • Tuesday, August 6th, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 106

We will have a presentation to share for anyone not able to attend the information sessions.

Test-group of users to help test and improve Primo search and interface
For the Fall Semester 2019 and then also for Spring Semester 2020, the ILS Implementation Team will create a test group of Library personnel and some of our power users to help us examine and review the new Primo system and its integration into Easy Search Bento. We will put out calls in both semesters to build on this expertise from our users to help improve Primo search, interface configuration, and operability of the My Account functions. If you have individuals in mind that might be good to recruit to help with this testing of Primo, please contact Michael Norman at manorman@illinois.edu.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Grant Announcements for External Fundraisers
As always, if you are interested in all grant opportunities across disciplines, feel free to subscribe to the OVCR’s list at https://groups.webservices.illinois.edu/subscribe/19149.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Heidi Imker or Kathie Veach.

NEH Grants
There are no pending IMLS deadlines at this time.

07/16/2019 – Humanities Collections and Reference Resources
Output: Digitized Collection, Web Resources, Catalogs, Databases, Encyclopedias

08/15/2019 – Public Humanities Projects
Output: Reinterpretation Plans; Exhibition

09/19/2019 – Humanities Connections Planning Grants
Output: Curriculum, Community Partnerships, Faculty Development, Teaching Resources

09/19/2019 – Humanities Connections Implementation Grants
Output: Linked Courses, Curriculum, Community Partnerships, Faculty Development, Teaching Resources

10/03/2019 – NHPRC – Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects NEW!

10/15/2019 – Dialogues on the Experience of War
Output: Curriculum, Community Partnerships, Discussions Groups, Facilitator Training

12/04/2019 – Scholarly Editions and Translation Grants
Output: Book, Translation, Edition, Music edition

12/04/2019 – Collaborative Research Grants
Output: Book, Digital Material & Publication, Other Scholarly Resource, Themed issue of peer reviewed journal, Conference, Workshop

01/16/2020 – NHPRC – Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives (Preliminary) NEW!

01/15/2020 – Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
Output: Preservation Supplies/Equipment, Reports on Preventive Conservation

01/15/2020 – National Digital Newspaper Program
Output: Web Resources, Digitized Newspapers

02/05/2020 – Public Scholar Program
Output: Book

02/13/2020 – Summer Seminars and Institutes for Higher Education Faculty
Output: Conference/Institute/Seminar

02/13/2020 – Summer Seminars and Institutes for K-12 Faculty
Output: Conference/Institute/Seminar
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Library Tip of the Month
The Library sends a monthly email to new faculty at Illinois during the fall and spring semesters. These emails introduce many of our services and resources to this important audience.

You can view the May LTOTM at https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/214879.html.

If you have ideas for future emails, please feel free to share them with Heather Murphy.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Collection Development Committee Notes
The most recent meetings minutes of the CDC are posted at:
https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/committee/collection-development-committee/
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Content Access Policy & Technology Meeting Minutes
The meetings minutes of CAPT (including work group reports) are posted at:
https://www.library.illinois.edu/staff/committee/content-access-policy-technology-capt/
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Recognizing Excellence

Please forward journal editorships or editorial board membership, elected and invited external service appointments, honors, and awards information to Heather Murphy.
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HR NEWS: Vacancies

  • Library Specialist, Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery – interviewing
  • Library Operations Associate, Undergraduate Library – posting soon

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HR NEWS: Departures

  • Naomi Crow, Retirement (May 31)
  • Bridgette LeSure, Retirement (May 31)
  • Ida Vineyard, Retirement (May 31)
  • Jessica LeCrone, Resignation (June 28)
  • Melody Allison, Retirement (June 30)
  • Silda Andrick, Retirement (June 30)
  • Kathy Danner, Retirement (June 30)
  • Donna Davis-Pearson, Retirement (June 30)
  • Mary Mallory, Retirement (June 30)
  • Tina Reinhart, Retirement (June 30)
  • Jeff Schrader, Retirement (June 30)

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HR NEWS: Filled Positions

  • Chris Bailey, Visiting Information Sciences Librarian (May 16)
  • Theresa Appiah, Business & Human Resources Service Center (June 3)
  • Diane Griswell, Communications Library (June 10)
  • Spencer Keralis, Digital Humanities Librarian (June 16)

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FACILITIES: Facility Project Updates

  • ACES Funk Library – Additional Staff Offices – F&S working on contract with consultant to design office space for staff on the second floor. Design and construction documents to be complete in August 2019. Construction anticipated to be September December 2019.
  • Library Programming and Conceptual Design – Johnson Lasky Kindelin Architects & Brightspot Strategies are the consultants for the project. Part 1 validation, programming and space planning activities – draft report due end of May 2019. Part 2 conceptualization & design, prioritization & phasing – June 15 –July 7, 2019.
  • Main Library Roof and HVAC Exterior Ductwork Replacement F&S is working on the consultant selection process – Design and construction documents to be complete in August 2020. Construction December 2020 – September 2021.
  • Main Library – Reading Room 200 Renovation & Room 220 Conceptual Design Bid documents May 20, 2019. Bid and award set for August 2019. Construction August 2019 – February 2020.
  • Main Library – 1st Floor Central Service Point Construction June – September 2019.
  • Undergraduate Library – Elevator Replacement Hiring professional services consultant during June 2019. Design and construction documents complete December 2019. Construction March 2020 – March 2021.

For a complete list of projects in planning and construction, please see: https://wordpress.library.illinois.edu/staff/facilities/
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: Staff Events Calendar
To see the most up-to-date staff events calendar, please visit https://uiuc.libcal.com/calendar/staff.
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: ALCTS Webinar

Session 1: Organizing for Change
June 4
1:00 – 2:00 p.m., 225B Main Library

How do we get our libraries from where they are to where we want them to be? Advocacy for the things that matter isn’t magic. It begins and ends with library skills: clarifying demands, making lists, talking to each other, and coming together when it matters. Drawing on experience from both union and library work, this presentation will offer strategies for building power collectively in order to move us, our libraries, and our communities forward.

Session 2: Trouble Your Magic: Technical Services is Advocacy
June 5
1:00 – 2:00 p.m., 225B Main Library

Library workers in technical services and technologist roles are significant actors in shaping library cultures. How can we become conscious advocates in our systems, standards, and initiatives? How can we challenge the narrative that library systems happen elsewhere? This talk describes ongoing tensions in technical services work while offering potential points of entry for library workers interested in advocacy from ‘behind the scenes’ positions.
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: Stress Management Workshop Series
The Staff Development & Training Committee is sponsoring a stress management workshop series by Michele Guerra, Director of Campus Wellbeing Services. Michele provided an overview of the series at the March 13 Building Project Update and there has been interest expressed in bringing this workshop series to the Library.

Michele has offered to present each session twice, on the same day, to accommodate different schedules. A brief summary of each session is listed below, as well as the date and two times it is presented. Please register for each session you would like to attend (participation is limited to 25 participants per session). All are welcome!

Session 1: Getting a handle on stress, including identifying and analyzing your current coping tools and building an effective stress management toolbox

Offered Tuesday, June 4 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Session 2: Learning to relax, which covers how stress affects you physically and how to select a relaxation technique(s) that work for you

Offered Tuesday, June 11 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Session 3: Reducing stress by taming your mind, including understanding how your perceptions and thoughts impact your stress level, and practicing affirmation and/or meditation technique

Offered Tuesday, July 23 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Session 4: Dealing with stress at work, which applies previously learned stress management tools to managing stressors at work, discusses strategies for coping with uncertain situations, and explores ways to resolve conflict

(Important: Please complete at least Session 1 before taking Session 4, as participants use techniques covered in these earlier sessions.)

Offered Tuesday, August 6 at either 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

All sessions are in Library Room 220. Each of the 4 sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend and recordings will be made available shortly after sessions.

These sessions are approved Library events. Staff should request time for the event in advance from their supervisor, and be sensitive to coverage issues for the unit.

To register for session(s), please click on the session time you would like, above, or go to the Library Staff Calendar.

For questions, contact Jake MacGregor (jdmac@illinois.edu) or Zoe Revell (revell@illinois.edu).
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: Library Blood Drive
The Blood Mobile will be parked in the Undergraduate Library circle drive from 10:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m., June 6th. Sign up on the Staff Calendar, https://uiuc.libcal.com/calendar/staff
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: Brooks’s Birthday Celebration
June 7
3 – 5 p.m., 346 Main Library

Brooks's Birthday Celebration

Join the Rare Book and Manuscript Library for a birthday celebration honoring Gwendolyn Brooks on Friday, June 7th from 3 – 5 p.m. You’ll learn about the writings and impact of our former Illinois Poet Laureate through readings of her work, performances, cake, and more.
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: MLA Webinars

Critical Appraisal for Librarians: Evaluating Randomized Controlled Trials
June 11
1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Room 225B Main Library
Gain skills in reading and evaluating randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies and increased confidence in your ability to contribute to evidence-based medicine (EBM).

Critical Contributions: Developing Research Appraisal Skills at Your Institution
June 26
1:00 – 2:30 p.m., Room 225B Main Library

Learn why critical appraisal is an emerging need in health sciences programs, how librarians can fill a gap in critical appraisal expertise, and how you can increase your involvement in the evidence-based medicine (EBM) curriculum at your institution.
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: NISO Webinars

Discovery and Online Search Part One: Drivers of Change in Online Search
June 12
12:00 – 1:30 p.m., 428 Main Library

Discovery and Online Search Part Two: Personalized Content, Personal Data
June 19
12:00 – 1:30 p.m., 428 Main Library

We all know that automated personal assistants can find you the closest gas station or sushi spot. But can that same technology be programmed to find the best ten articles for a student’s assignment? The capability is unclear, as is the advisability of the task. But what is clear is that voice-driven technology as well as arbitrary algorithms are changing the ways in which users may be driving or directed in their information tasks. Taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, and similar tools have been used for decades in delivering effective online search. But now, with Alexa and Siri potentially being in the room, shouldn’t libraries and vendors be talking about what’s operating under the hood?
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EVENTS AND TRAINING: “Writers and Their Tools” Exhibition
June 17 – August 30
346 Main Library

This summer exhibition will feature six different typewriters, including those belonging to Illinois alumni Roger Ebert and Hugh Hefner (both on loan).
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If you would like to submit content for the July issue of Library Office Notes, please submit it to Heather Murphy or Tom Teper by June 21, 2019.