Presentation about ways that have been utilized to promote access to resources found at UNT Libraries. The presentation also includes a brief history of UNT Libraries' collections and ways to engage with the community. This presentation was shown at the 2015 Depository Library Council Meeting and Federal Depository Library Conference

Rowe, Jennifer

Sears, Suzanne

Sittel, Robbie

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Transforming an academic library to a community partnerJen Rowe, Suzanne Sears, & Robbie Sittel / DLC meeting and conference, 10/19/2015a brief history21890Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute is establishedHistorical Building, date unknown (http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc232905/) 31937Sycamore Hall opens as the main campus libraryAerial View of Sycamore Hall - November 1946 (http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc179630/) 41948UNT is designated a Federal Depository LibraryBetty Jane Tumblin in the Library (http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc282480/) 51971the government documents move to the 3rd floor of the newly constructed Willis LibraryMelody Kelly, 1976 (UNT’s 4th Documents Librarian)62014the government documents return homeCurrent view of the Eagle Commons Library @ Sycamore Hall (http://maps.unt.edu/places/1016/view) 7Eagle Commons Library -- A new resources for the communityCentered around UNT Libraries’ nationally recognized Government Information Connection service, Eagle Commons Library will be transformed into a resource hub for the UNT community, as well as for private sector innovation, public sector engagement, and nonprofit sector capacity building. Government Documents, along with the business, political science, public administration, and geography collections, will be combined with Foundation Center resources and the value-added service of GIS to create a unique new themed library. While keeping our focus on excellence in collections and service to UNT’s students and faculty, this reorganization of Eagle Commons Library will allow us to better engage our community at large. Whether it’s a local nonprofit pursuing grant funding, an entrepreneur researching a business startup, or a resident with questions about voting and elections, the revamped Eagle Commons Library collection will be able to meet their information needs. We envision Eagle Commons Library serving as a “town commons” – a place where the UNT and Denton area communities, with different needs, come together to build social capital, share ideas, and solve problems.8promoting access to resources9targeted collections● Political Science● Business● Public Administration● Geography● Law10promoting tangible collections11promoting online government information12developing key partnerships13becoming a community partner14civically engaging the community● Constitution Day events● National Voter Registration Day● On-going voter registration● Early on-campus voting15value added services● Funding Information Network● Geographic Information Systems16a trusted community partner● Denton Public Library● Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital● Denton Hunger Coalition● United Way of Denton County● League of Women Voters of Denton17promote, promote, promoteengage, engage, engage18get out of the building● Relevant workshops for the community● Campus-wide events● Community meetings19engaging our students (in the building)20social media & the web21the real heros and doers...22Our Staff Erica KaufmanJeffrey LevyJenne TurnerAndrea Myrick-LangstonBobby GriffithJen RowePeter KaiserDouglas BurnsJulie LeuzingerBetty MonterrosoBryan Hurt(not pictured our army of students and Suzanne Sears)23Thank you for your timequestions, comments...

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