Yearly Archive: 2017

Set Big Goals, Get Big Results [video replay]

We will not get anywhere in our lives and careers without goals. Too often, however, we set small goals that when achieved give us a sense of satisfaction but rarely lead us anywhere. Goals should be a vision of who we want to become and where we want to go....

Set Big Goals, Get Big Results

The following online program will be offered free of charge and is brought to you by the ULS Professional Development Committee. Set Big Goals, Get Big Results Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Time: 1:00 pm (CENTRAL) Cost: Free Location: Online Registration: Follow this link and click on “Register”: https://acrl.webex.com/acrl/onstage/g.php?MTID=e55bc348ba79c7cbe69003226f4118c49 Description:  We will not get anywhere in...

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Planning, Conducting, and Communicating Library Assessment: An Overview [video replay]

This program introduced key stages of effective library assessment programs and projects. Topics include: creating a library-wide assessment plan, planning small- and large-scale projects, choosing methodology, and communicating results and future actions to key stakeholders. The speakers will present strategies for approaching assessment depending on your institutional context and they...

assessing library space

Planning, Conducting, and Communicating Library Assessment: An Overview

This program will introduce key stages of effective library assessment programs and projects. Topics include: creating a library-wide assessment plan, planning small- and large-scale projects, choosing methodology, and communicating results and future actions to key stakeholders. The speakers will present strategies for approaching assessment depending on your institutional context and...

How to Think (and Act) Like a UX Librarian (Part 1) [video replay]

In the past few years, many university libraries have hired user experience (UX) librarians to evaluate and improve library websites, services, and systems. But what exactly is a UX Librarian? What does their workday look like? And do you have to be a UX librarian to do user experience work?...

How to Think (and Act) Like a UX Librarian (Part 1)

The following online program will be offered free of charge on Tuesday, October 17th at 11:00 am CT. To register for the program, follow this link and click on “Register”: https://acrl.webex.com/acrl/onstage/g.php?MTID=e8a5fcded87615cc5768dd1eb21e742c7 This program will be recorded for later viewing if you unable to attend the live session. This program is brought...

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Impactful Partnerships: Navigating the Evolving Scholarly Communication Landscape with Faculty

A summary of the ULS/EBSS ALA 2017 Program Written by Laura Gariepy, ULS Conference Program Planning Committee Member ACRL’s ULS and EBSS divisions were pleased to offer “Impactful Partnerships: Navigating the Evolving Scholarly Communication Landscape with Faculty” at ALA Annual 2017. The program took place on Sunday, June 25, from...

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How Libraries can Help Students from Disadvantaged Socio-economic Backgrounds [video replay]

Description Students from many and varied backgrounds are currently pursuing higher education, including students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background face many challenges in completing their degree, including paying for tuition, books, housing, and food. Further, students from lower socio-economic backgrounds often feel like outsiders on...

Libraries and Student Affairs Collaborations (ALA Annual 2017)

The ULS Campus Administration and Leadership Discussion Group hopes you will join us for a rousing conversation about libraries and student affairs collaborations at ALA Annual. Academic libraries often report to Academic Affairs, but have much in common with Student Affairs. How can academic libraries working collaboratively with Student Affairs...

ACRL ULS On-the-Fly Mentoring @ ALA Annual 2017

Looking for objective input or feedback from seasoned professionals, or seeking a convenient way to connect with other librarians? Do a “fly by” at ALA Midwinter! The University Library Section (ULS) Membership Committee is providing its “On-the-Fly” Mentoring service in Chicago, which allows a mentee to talk with a mentor...