Wednesday, October 6, 2010

September in Review

Instruction
  • Created new PowerPoint and hand-out for Web evaluation workshops.
  • Altered my library orientation PowerPoint for each class.
  • Observed Jill’s library orientation.

Collection Development
Began database acquisitions management.
  • Contacted appropriate vendors re: free trials, etc.
  • Gained final approval from dean and librarians for annual renewal of several databases.

Outreach
  • Met with English instructor (England) to plan library orientations.
  • Discussed plans with instructor (Kemp) for library orientation classes.
  • Completed interview with Nancy Ikeda for FCSD Road Report: http://campaign.r20.Constant contact.com/render?llr=y5wehfcab&v=0012ndadPBmR-J8K0XddRxwcYpyLkH2yg-FzaYz1 cMyNm1sdx3cF3haebksTfKcp20ZymQR_cB6YndP3zVY4qJYOLHj_yCGq0ctei4lkNuikTQ%3D

Information Sharing
  • Provided editing suggestions for the library accreditation self-study.
  • Updated wiki list of opening procedures.
  • Assisted at reference desk #1, #2, and help desk.

Meetings
  • Organized 3 meetings with copier vendors.
    • Attained information to fax to assist with bidding.
    • Maintained communication with Olivia and Darin.
  • Participated in 2 librarian business meetings.
  • Conducted 3 acquisitions staff meetings, including Oanh, Masumi, & Betsy.
  • Met with Jane 2 * (re: archives and emergency planning).
    • Worked with Chris Fighera to produce answers for WESTPAS self-review.
  • Met with Erica 3 * (re: systems matters/teaching).
  • Met with Jackie 2* (re: acquisitions).
  • Met with Dave 1 * (re: database acquisitions).
           
Tenure Review
  • Maintained tenure review Web page: acquisitionslibrarian.blogspot.com.
  • Met with Tenure Review Committee.
  • Began tenure review folder.

Professional Development
  • Invited by California Library Association (CLA) president to present as a panel member for the closing session of the CLA Annual Conference.
  • Prepared grant application for Staff Development Committee, awarded $700 (pending final approval).
  • Planned for California Library Association conference, inc. booking flight/hotel.