The Impact of Electronic Resources on Serial Cancellations and Remote Storage Decisions in Academic Research Libraries

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Library as Partner in the AHC

This presentation offers a vision for what a health science library is and will be in the future, including connector, common good, creative catalyst, and service-rich environment available to all. Services related to research, education and professional practice are highlighted, as is the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine.Jaguszewski, Janice M; McGuire, Lisa. (2017). Library as Partner in the AHC. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/183512

Usage Statistics for Electronic Journals: An Analysis of Local and Vendor Counts

Vendor-supplied e-resource statistics are often unavailable, unreliable, or not comparable across vendors. This study compared locally-generated usage statistics to those supplied by four major publishers, and analyzed the resulting patterns of use. The additional information provided by vendor statistics was assessed to see how it might be utilized selectively to provide a better understanding of the importance of individual titles. The local statistics for all titles provided by the four publishers were then compared. A strong similarity between the two datasets was found, supporting the position that local statistics are a viable alternative to vendor statistics. Another finding was that the 80/20 rule is closer to 80/30 in the online environment. Some of the issues for subject librarians and electronic resources librarians are discussed

Preparing Our Librarians for the Future: Identifying and Assessing Core Competencies at the University of Minnesota Libraries

In 2007, the University of Minnesota Libraries developed and administered a self-assessment tool to all liaison librarians and archivists. The purpose of the assessment was to document the liaisons' current knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) and map them against the KSAs that are expected to be needed in the future. The gaps were then analyzed to identify professional development opportunities for current staff as well as traits to seek when considering future hires.Crowe, Stephanie H.; Jaguszewski, Janice M.. (2010). Preparing Our Librarians for the Future: Identifying and Assessing Core Competencies at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/96954

IT competence for all: Propel your staff to new heights

In 2005, the University of Minnesota Libraries charged a task force with the development of a list of core information technology (IT) skills that could be expected of all 300 staff, from technical services to reference services to stacks maintenance. Once this list was developed, the task force designed and administered an online self-assessment survey to identify gaps and patterns in staff computer skills. Both the development of the core competencies and the administration of the assessment are discussed. Also provided are recommendations for next steps, including using assessment reports and data gathered in the process to develop a training and professional development curriculum focused on the specific identified training needs of staff

Collaboration is Key: Advancing the Academic Health Sciences Library's Mission Through Campus Partnerships Within Library Spaces

Academic health sciences libraries are actively engaged with their health professions faculty and administrators to advance teaching, learning, and research. This chapter offers strategies for success when cultivating and working with partners, using the Health Sciences Libraries partnership model and resulting in a new suite of space-enabled services (e.g. Faculty Commons, Virtual & Augmented Reality Studio, 1:Button Studio, Visualization Lab, Wangensteen Historical Library, and Innovation Space). It also discusses impact and lessons learned

Space as a Service: Advancing the Library’s Mission through Campus Collaboration within Library Spaces

Presented at the Minnesota Library Association Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 8, 2015.Jaguszewski, Janice M; Aspinall, Erinn E; McGuire, Lisa A.; Theis-Mahon, Nicole; Hendrickson, Lois; Sayre, Franklin D. (2015). Space as a Service: Advancing the Library’s Mission through Campus Collaboration within Library Spaces. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/181432