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Strategic Planning 2006/2007 Accomplishments
Our accomplishments for our goals:
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Increasing the Awareness of
Library Resources and Services to Enhance the Quality of Research at All Levels of the University
- Beyond Superheroes: Alternative Comics from SDSU's Special Collections
June 12 - August 18, 2006 was an exhibition on alternative comics, which
prominently featured the work of Donna Barr.
- Robert Ray began work in the position of Head of Special Collections and University
Archives on August 14, 2006.
- Dr. Seth Mallios gave a talk about the WPA-era murals on August 15, 2006.
- Dedicated donor hall and exhibit space to create an art gallery atmosphere in the
Library. Chairs in the donor hall are being replaced with padded benches. Additional
art including paintings and 30 new framed black and white portraits of authors,
playwrights, and poets are being added to the reference area and the quiet study room.
- Produced new brochures and bookmarks about Library services for Fall 2006.
- Special Collections had the following exhibit September 8, 2006 - February 28, 2007:
The Writer's Muse: L. Frank Baum and the
Hotel del Coronado, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of renowned
children's author, L. Frank Baum.
- As part of this year's Hugh C. Hyde Living Writers Series, co-sponsored by the department
of English and Comparative Literature the library hosted readings/discussions by: Mary
ane Nealon on September 27; William O'Rourke on October 11; and Jeff Biggars on October
25, 2006.
- Produced new Historic Buildings of San Diego State University web pages on
Infodome during Fall 2006.
- Hosted a reading by noted author Barry Lopez in the Library on November 2, 2006.
- Article on our two complementary exhibits on L. Frank Baum and the Hotel del
Coronado. Entitled "Coronado and Oz: the Myth and the Reality," this piece appeared
in the San Diego Weekly Reader's November 2nd edition.
- On November 6, 2006, the Library hosted a panel on publishing featuring representatives
from the National Book Critics Circle and several publishers. This event was followed
by a reading by poet Kate Gale, publisher of Red Hen Press, as part of the Hugh C. Hyde
Living Writers Series, co-sponsored by the department of English and Comparative
Literature. This series also featured readings by Victoria Chang on November 13th and
Matthew Zapruder on November 20, 2006.
- Dr. Javier Torre gave a lecture in the Library on November 7, 2006, entitled "De
Pardo Bazan a Maruja Torres: el viaje femenino en perspective."
- Hosted six librarians from Iraq, through the auspices of the Department of
State and the local Citizens Diplomacy Council.
- Co-sponsored a lecture by Professor Javier Pelacoff entitled "Derechos
humanos de la Argentina de hoy" on December 5, 2006.
- Gloria Rhodes was appointed to the position of Acting Director of Development for
the Library in March 2007.
- Special Collections presented the Beyond the Batter's Box: The Hall of Fame
Life of Tony Gwynn exhibit March 6 - September 7, 2007.
- Hosted a reading by Mo'olelo Performing Arts
Company's Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Seema Sueko, of selections
from Enrique's Journey on April 18th, part of the "One Book, One San Diego" series
sponsored by KPBS and other groups.
- 2007 Western Archives Institute was held on the San Diego State University campus
June 17-29, 2007 provided networking opportunities for the local library community.
- Anne Bahde began work as a Special Collections and University Archives Librarian
on June 29, 2007.
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Integrate Information Literacy Programs into the
Curriculum and Learning Management Systems
- Wil Weston started work in the Library as the Engineering Librarian on August
1, 2006. He has an interest in gaming technology as applied to pedagogy.
- Co-sponsored the pICT Fellows Open House on Thursday, January
11, 2007, where faculty learned various ways of incorporating innovative use of
information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning.
- Librarians began exploring ways to utilize Wimba, Clickers, Pod-casting, Gaming, etc.
- Added the latest technologies to LL 430-431 presentation rooms and LA 76-78 classrooms
with integrated podiums and multimedia equipment.
- Laurel Bliss, Fine Arts Librarian, started March 5, 2007. She began exploring instructional
application use of Clickers.
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Improve and Modernize Facilities and Plan for
Future Space Needs
- Laptop Lounge in the Lower Level of the Library Addition was finished in August,
2006. This provides two "rings" of circular counter-level bar stool seating
around the stairwell as well as power outlets.
- New compact storage has been installed on lower level of the Library Addition.
University Archives moved to new compact shelving in LA 72. This area now provides
three times as much shelving space, as well as greatly improved lighting and access to
the collections. The new shelving optimizes the space needed for archival growth, while
simultaneously increasing climate control options and safety of the collections.
- The Parker Foundation has awarded the library a grant in the amount of $25,000
towards the cost of removing, restoring and installing one of the WPA-era murals. Funding
was raised to support restoration/re-installation of the first mural and fundraising continues in
support of the other murals.
- Upgrade of the furnishings in Special Collections was completed in early 2007. New furniture
for the main room includes: display cases, bookcases, a public service desk and chairs. In
addition, we also installed and refurbished the entrance door, which was the original door
to Special Collections in Love Library.
- Restoration/upgrading of the Leon Williams' Room (LL 430-431) was completed in March 2007.
- Lighting renovation in LA-2203 was completed during Spring 2007.
- Spring 2007 saw the completion of the Reference Reconfiguration Project, with a
new adjustable reference desk, new shelving, and streamlined reference collection that
is now much closer to the librarians. In addition, many more power outlets have been
provided for students with laptops, and additional group study spaces are now available
in Reference Services.
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Develop New Collection Paradigms, including Open
Access and Digital Initiatives
- Lisa Lamont was hired as the Digitization Librarian in the summer of 2006.
She and a team of students/volunteers began work on converting the University
Archives photograph collection into digitized files.
- Luna software and a server were acquired to support the Library's digital collection
efforts, as well as 2 computer/scanner workstations during Spring 2007.
- Digitizing thesis materials from the Geological Sciences department
began, as well as scanning for the WPA project.
- Meta-data schemes, with input from Technical Services and Special Collections,
were devised to describe the digitized files.
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Services-related Accomplishments
- Steven Kiczek began work as a Cataloger on September 1, 2006.
- Raven Keppinger was hired as the new Evening Supervisor, Circulation/RBR, on January 3, 2007.
- Tyler Rogers joined Serials on February 2, 2007 as a Library Assistant.
- The Student Assistant Recognition Event was held for the 3rd year during Spring 2007.
- The III bursar's module was implemented on June 5, 2007.
- 16 new iMacs and 8 updated PCs with new multimedia peripherals were
made available in the Media Center in late June 2007.
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