Library Technicians: the Swiss Army Knives of Academic Libraries

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Library Technicians the Swiss Army Knives
of Academic Libraries
Library technicians contribute to academic
libraries in multifaceted ways. From providing
information literacy classes to managing
interlibrary loans, library technicians are
responsible for a variety of integral activities
within an academic library.
Presenters Denise Rooney Carol Campbell Adam
Weissengruber
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• 350 programs
• 19,000 full-time students
• 55,000 part-time students

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• 2,600 Full-time students
• 9 Applied Degree/Diplomas

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125,000 visits between September-December 08
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New exciting projects
New Strategic Plan
Information Literacy Plan
New strategic plan
New website
Marketing strategy
Libguides
Student and Faculty outreach
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VISION
The University of Guelph-Humber Library and
Learning Commons is the recognized information
service provider of choice for the University of
Guelph-Humber academic community
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Where is the University of Guelph-Humber Library?
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2 OPACS
BibCat
TRELLIS
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Reference
In-depth questions
IT questions
GH or Humber Student?
Wheres the stapler?
Help finding a peer reviewed article
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Electronic Course Reserves

• Book chapters
• E-books
• Journal articles
• Create persistent links
• Video files
• PowerPoint presentations

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FINES
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