Post on 17-Dec-2015
Seeking the Cutting EdgeSeeking the Cutting Edge
Trends and Perceptions Triggering Trends and Perceptions Triggering Change in Learning Resource Change in Learning Resource
Centers & LibrariesCenters & Libraries
PresentersPresenters
• Sylvia Jenkins, Dean, Academic Development & Sylvia Jenkins, Dean, Academic Development & Learning Resources, Moraine Community Learning Resources, Moraine Community CollegeCollege
• Peter Genovese, Director of Libraries, Monroe Community College
• Donna Pogroszewski, Director Communications and Network Services, Monroe Community College
Facts About MCCFacts About MCC
• Largest college in upstate NY• League college• SUNY College• Commitment to Technology – to provide
the best technology tools for faculty and students to allow successful achievement) of academic goals
Relationship Between Library and CNSRelationship Between Library and CNS
• Communication is the Key– Department Liaison– Monthly meetings– Establish priority and timelines on projects
• Executive Staff Meetings– Bi-weekly meeting
Overview of Library Technology Overview of Library Technology TrendsTrends
• Broadband
• Security
• Network and Media Storage
• User Centered Design
BroadbandBroadband
• Increase bandwidth to support large amounts of data (i.e. graphics)– MCC quadrupled bandwidth
• Management of bandwidth– Traffic and Bandwidth Management
• Allot• Packeteer
SecuritySecurity
• Protection against viruses, worms, hackers and malicious intent– Desktop Anti-Virus Software– Re-build images on all public access PCs
• Wireless Security– Wireless configuration
• Server Authentication – External access to Library resources
Network and Media StorageNetwork and Media Storage
• On-line network storage for students– Eliminate the need for printing
• Workstations– CD-RW– DVD-R
User-Centered DesignUser-Centered Design
• Placing the user at the center – Re-designing web pages for specific
audiences• Improve usability and usefulness for that audience• Screen elements -meaning full and consistent• Offer several ways to access the information
– Navigation • Links should be descriptive• Users should be able to visualize the site
Trends in LRC/ LibrariesTrends in LRC/ LibrariesBackgroundBackground
• Motivation
• Sabbatical Opportunity
• Perspectives of Peers and Peer Institutions
Sabbatical MethodologySabbatical Methodology
• Research
• Survey Development
• Survey –Preliminary Analysis
• Visit to Institutions/ Presentation
• Analysis
• Launch Web-Site
• Strategic Plan
Survey InstrumentSurvey Instrument
• General Overview with Local Objectives
• Sent to 85 Institutions/ 60% return
• Designed for LRC/ Library Directors, Managers, Chairs, etc.
• Quantitative and Narrative portions
• Use of Survey Tracker
Preliminary Survey Analysis:Preliminary Survey Analysis:A shared view from the field A shared view from the field
• Perceptions of Importance of Services
• Innovations Required in Next 2-3Years
• What Services Cut in Next 2-3 Years
• Perception of Value of the Library/ LRC
• Five Biggest Challenges
• Initial Observations
Importance of ServicesImportance of Services
• 100% Agreement
• Electronic Databases• Web Page• External Access to
Library• Authentication Server
Importance of ServicesImportance of Services
• 100% - 91% Agreement• Library Instruction Classroom in LRC
• Librarian Taught Classes
• E-journals
• Network printing
Importance of Library Services and Functions
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00
e-reader circulationSelf-publishingDisk, CD sales
Laptop circulation outside libraryCoffee bar
Laptop circulation within libraryColor copier
Mobile wireless library classroomScanning service
Information commonse-books
Electronic reservesAV services
Recreational books and mediaMicrofilm services
Wireless environmentCollege archives
Credit classesClasses team taught with faculty
Icon on College WEB siteNetwork printing
Department liaisonLibrary instruction room in LRC
e-journalsLibrarian taught classes
Authentication server to libraryExternal access to library resources
Library instructionWEB page
Electronic databases
Mean Importance (0=Not Important, 3=Essential)
Small Colleges (<5000 FTE) Large Colleges (>=5000 FTE)
Innovations Required in 2-3 yearsInnovations Required in 2-3 years
• Library Instruction for credit in curriculum
• Wireless Technology
• Expand electronic services
• Migration to new LMS
• Library Instruction Online Modules
• E-reserves
Services Considering CuttingServices Considering Cutting
• None
• Microfilm Services cutbacks
• Print Periodical Cutbacks
• AV Services
Perception Value of Library Perception Value of Library
• How does college community value Library/ LRC
• 80% Very Important
• Moderately Important or not very important
Nearly 20%
Perception Value of LibraryPerception Value of Library
• Compared to Five Years Ago• 25% Higher
• 48% Same
• 27% Lower
Perception Value of LibraryPerception Value of Library
• College Administration Value Library/LRC
• Very Important 61%
• Moderately
or Not Very Important 39%
Biggest ChallengesBiggest Challenges
• Budget
• Technology/ Infrastructure Upkeep • Balancing Resources (Print vs. Digital, budget for
print, new academic programs with no added budget)
Biggest ChallengesBiggest Challenges
• Staff Retirement/ Recruitment/ Training
• Library Instruction
• Space
• Service to Distance Learner
Initial Observations/ QuestionsInitial Observations/ Questions
• LRC/ Library’s position as central to the academic enterprise needs to be emphasized and proven
• What constitutes the new definition of library?• Technology Active or Proactive?• “Betting the bank” on Library Instruction ….
essential but dangerous.• Are some LRC/ Libraries not keeping up?• Now more than ever it is essential to be creative,
adaptable, collaborative, and politically astute
Web Site Address for Results Web Site Address for Results
• Sign Up sheet
• name, school, e-mail
• Or…. take Peter Genovese’s card and contact him
ACRL Findings ComparisonACRL Findings ComparisonSpring 2001 Spring 2001 Focus on the Future Task ForceFocus on the Future Task Force
• Recruitment, education, retention
• Role of library in academic enterprise
• Impact of IT on library services
• Digital Resources
• Chaos of scholarly communication
• Support of new users
• Higher education funding