A Framework for Building a Stronger, More Visible

Library

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES:

North Carolina Central University

James E. Shepard Memorial LibraryTriangle Research Libraries Network Annual Meeting

July 15, 2015

Presenters:

Danielle Colbert-Lewis, Reference Librarian

Vernice Faison, Head Music Librarian

Karen Grimwood, Head Curriculum Materials Center Librarian

Jamillah Scott-Branch, Head Reference Librarian

Strategic Alliances: A Framework for Building a Stronger, More Visible

LibraryBackground

The James E. Shepard Memorial Library at NCCU has formed strategic alliances with several academic departments to improve

campus-wide engagement. Our partnerships have resulted in national and local research presentations, an increase in

collaborative programming, professional development for library staff, and an upsurge in request for information literacy instruction. This

presentation will outline how our library has established avenues to demonstrate our value and its impact on knowledge transfer.

NCCU’s Shepard Library Implemented the LibQUAL Survey in 2009

Library created surveys

Used the survey data to assess and improve library services and outreach efforts

Identified allies and potential allies to form partnerships

Worked to ensure that our allies and potential allies are aware of the services offered by the library

Relationship Driven Outreach Efforts

Categories for PartnershipsResearch PartnershipsCollaborative ProgrammingDevelopment of Workshops/Instruction SessionsProfessional Development

Research Partnerships Presenting Positive Information about Sikhism Beyond the

Textbook(SCI| Shepard Library |Departments of History and English and Modern

Languages) Assessment in Action

(ACRL | Shepard Library |Human Science Faculty) The Academic Library as A SafeZone

(Shepard Library | NCCU LGBTA Center )

Partnerships Food Pantry Women’s Center Residential Life NCCU TV Studio Center for Teaching & Learning Dean’s Council Department of Music Department of Human Sciences NCCU’s Women’s Center Student Government Association NCCU Child Development Center Athletic Department (Football & Basketball) University College School of Law School of Library and Information Science Department of History NCCU Writing & Speaking Studio Friends of the J.E.S.M. Library

Information Technology ServicesDepartment of Social WorkDimensions of LearningCrop WalkB & A Financial ServicesNew Student Orientation Department of ArtDepartment of EnglishDepartment of NursingDistance EducationDepartment of Criminal JusticeSchool of BusinessUNC TVDivision of Extended Studies

Collaborative Programming Domestic Violence Awareness

Exhibition David Walker’s Appeal John Hope Franklin 100th Birthday

Celebration Poetry/Spoken Word Events Women’s Resources Fair Fashion & Art Exhibition J.E.S.L. Authors Club Faculty Staff Development Day Shepard Library and Branches Video Film and Discussion: Zora’s Roots Film and Discussion: Latino Beyond

the Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype

Coffee Schmooze National Women History Month Shepard Library/WUNC Radio Station

Block Party

African American Read-In Declaration of Libraries The Amazing Race: Library Style Monthly Educational Displays Song in the Struggle for Civil Rights African American Women Administrative in Higher

Education Student Ice Cream Social Faculty/Staff Publication Showcase Juneteenth Display Library Crossword Puzzle National Hispanic Heritage Month Display Native American Heritage Month Display The Life of Charles LeRoy Gittens: The First African

American Secret Service Agent Financial Literacy Programs Celebrating 105 Years & Counting (Pop-Up Exhibit)

James E. Shepard Memorial Library’s Authors Club

Faculty/Staff Publication Showcase

Poetry/Spoken Word

Fashion & Art Exhibition

Development of Workshops/Instruction Sessions

Plagiarism Workshop (NCCU Writing and Speaking Studio)

Faculty-In-Residence Program Faculty Development Day Workshop (Center for

Teaching and Learning) Dean’s Council Workshop (NCCU Dean’s Council)

Professional Development

Eagle Reading Experience (ERE) Safezone Training