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  • using carl uncover reveal to enhance research in a Small Special Library
    Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 1997
    Co-Authors: Cynthia Bruno
    Abstract:

    Abstract Electronic delivery of Tables of Contents from the CARL UnCover Reveal service, accessible through the Internet, at the Subsurface Protection and Remediation Division Library (SPRD Library) has greatly enhanced researchers' ability to track multiple professional journals publishing articles on current research interests. The ability to uniquely and specifically define individual profiles as search strategies has compressed the time required to retrieve relevant information and reduced manual hard copying time by Library personnel. The ability to electronically edit and forward mail messages is also consistent with environmental mandates to reduce paper waste and distribution.

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  • Facelifts for Special Libraries: A Practical Guide for Revitalising Diverse Physical and Digital Spaces
    Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA, 2011
    Co-Authors: Elizabeth Connor
    Abstract:

    Few librarians are fully prepared or trained for the wide array of tasks and processes associated with planning and implementing Library renovation projects. Three Special librarians, including a hospital librarian (Scott), developed this readable, practical, and handy guide for “revitalis[ing] an existing Special Library.” As the authors point out, many of the articles and books on the subject of Library design focus on new construction of academic and public libraries. This work is based on their own experiences in Small Special Library settings, a survey administered in 2007, and other information gathered from colleagues in 2009. Each chapter includes helpful hints, green tips (related to sustainability of Library facilities), further reading (specific journal articles and books, journals, associations, recommended search terms), and bibliographic notes. Chapter 1 emphasizes the importance of project preparation including assessing Library staff strengths, understanding one's institutional history, and determining user needs. Chapter 2 points out the value of teamwork and essential knowledge transfer among project team members. Chapter 3 covers project management techniques including budgeting, selecting a project manager, developing project goals and objectives, and weeding existing collections. Chapter 4 offers solid tips for designing floor plans, measuring shelving capacities, and planning service desk areas and workspaces for staff and users. Chapter 5 outlines important aspects of Library design: colors, lighting, flooring, and other design elements. Chapter 6 suggests that readers apply the ideas presented in the first two chapters to the digital environment (websites, content management systems, Library management systems, and social networking tools). Chapter 7 delves into the value of acknowledging, publicizing, and celebrating a project's completion. The work is illustrated with figures, layouts, and before-and-after photographs, and it includes a three-page index. It is recommended for librarians unfamiliar with and interested in the complexities of planning and completing Smaller Library renovation projects.