Monroe Library News & Notes May 2014
Library Lagniappe Alice Hopkins of Loyola’s Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs recently wrote about Jim Hobbs (Online Services Coordinator): “Jim gave help and instruction on an Access database that seemed impossible to understand. Jim was illuminating and very kind. He has the patience of a saint and is such a good instructor.” (slightly edited)
Deborah Poole (Associate Dean for Public Services) participated in the webinar “Dress Your Data for Success! Data Visualization Strategies for Your Library” on April 29.
Good luck on finals, Wolf Pack! Please note the Monroe Library’s hours of operation in May: May 1-2
open 24 hours
May 3-4
10:00am-midnight
May 5-7
open 24 hours
May 8
Closes 2am on 5/9
May 9
7:30am-4:00pm
May 10-11
Closed
May 12-16
8:00am-6:00pm
May 17-18
Closed
May 25-26
Closed
Summer hours, May 19-August 1: Susan Brower (Media Services Coordinator) will speak about clickers, Adobe Connect, videoconferencing and more on May 12, 10:00am-noon, in the library’s Multimedia Room 2.
M-Th
8:00am-9:00pm
F
8:00am-6:00pm
Sa
11:00am-5:00pm
Su
11:00am-9:00pm
Save the dates: May 10 Commencement June 20-22 Alumni Weekend
A special Monroe Library welcome to the Classes of ‘54, ‘64, ‘74, ‘84, ‘89, ‘94, and ‘04 as they celebrate their reunions! Join fellow alumni at a Cocktail Reception from 5:30-9:00 p.m. in the Monroe Library on Saturday, June 21. Register online by June 13 at alumni.loyno.edu/reunion-weekend
Monroe Library Friend of the Month The Monroe Library Friend of the Month is Luka Bahra, from New York City. Luka is a sophomore majoring in Spanish. Luka uses many library services, but mainly laptops and other electronic equipment provided to students for borrowing. (The library loans headphones, cameras, calculators, digital recorders, and much more to students.) Luka is happy with the library and doesn’t think it has much to improve on: “It’s a pretty good library!” Thanks for using the Monroe Library, Luka, and congratulations on being our Friend of the Month!
MONROE LIBRARY NEWS & NOTES
MAY 2014
Library Lagniappe continued ... Our Mission The Monroe Library is a catalyst for teaching and learning at Loyola University New Orleans. Students and faculty gather to engage in research and to exchange ideas in our classrooms and learning spaces. We educate and empower students to successfully navigate an informationrich world. We are dedicated to the development of our students as independent and critical thinkers. We connect users with the resources they need and provide tools and support for the creation of new content by our students and faculty. We are active participants in scholarly communication. Our unique collections document and preserve the history of the university, the Society of Jesus, New Orleans, and the South, providing scholars with access to rich historical materials. We collaborate with faculty to foster best practices in information literacy instruction, online course design, and the use of new technologies as partners in the advancement of teaching and learning. The library faculty and staff are open to new insights and the search for compelling ideas, guiding our community through the challenges and opportunities of the next century at Loyola.
Our Values Our values are driven by the concept of cura personalis, which means care for the whole person. We are dedicated to the success of our students above all else. We approach each interaction with our students as a means for engagement and understanding. Our responsibility for the development and education of each student is reflected in all that we do. We believe in collaborating across the university. We value the unique insights and expertise of our partners. We believe in responding to our users’ needs with professionalism. We value responsiveness, creativity, and continuous improvement in order to consistently offer better services. We believe in community engagement. We value our distinctive collections, community partnerships, and rich cultural heritage as a Jesuit institution in New Orleans.
Left: The Monroe Library’s 12-person Steering Group, working with the entire staff and faculty, recently updated its mission and created a values statement. We welcome your feedback.
Teri Oaks Gallaway (Library Systems and Web Coordinator) and Mary Hines (Learning Commons Coordinator) presented “Discovering Improvements and Documenting Challenges with the User Experience: Redeploying a Usability Study Post-Implementation of Primo” at the Ex Libris Users of North America Conference in Montreal on April 30. Teri also co-wrote, with Jennifer Starkey, a chapter entitled “Google Drive for Library Productivity” in a book (Google in Libraries: Uses for Patron, Student and Staff) to be published by Scarecrow Press. Congrats to the library’s graduating student employees. Thanks for your many contributions, and good luck!
May Birthdays
Susan Brower Media Services Coordinator May 4
Art Carpenter Archivist May 13
Teri Oaks Gallaway Library Systems & Web Coordinator May 15
Connect with us!
library.loyno.edu issuu.com/monroelibrary
Jessica Perry ILL & Distance Library Services Specialist / E-Reserves Manager May 21