Library faculty and staff lead impactful projects throughout the year. Our Project Highlights page showcases work that has made a difference for our campus community and can serve as a resource for other libraries.
2023 Project Summaries
Showcasing Diverse Collections
Increased awareness of the Library’s diverse collections via promotion across library and campus communication channels and book displays in the new Multicultural Collective space, resulting in the creation of 7 curated OverDrive collections and 379 Bitly engagements.
Liaison Librarian Visibility
Liaison librarians increased face-to-face time with students via class visits and community events, conducting extensive faculty outreach that resulted in 20 class visits to promote research consultation services and 23 Meet with a Librarian appointments.
Enhancing Library Space
Library faculty and staff made subtle yet impactful changes to the library space, carefully measuring the resulting data. The insights gained, such as identifying underutilized spaces, will play a crucial role in shaping upcoming modifications.
No-Cost Textbooks
The Library partnered with 3 instructors to convert 9 course sections being taught in the Fall 23 – Spring 24 academic year to no-cost textbooks, saving students an estimated $34,687 per academic year.
Evidence-Based Email
Project team members conducted a campus-wide student survey and two rounds of interviews to create an evidence-based Email Content Guide for Library communications.
Library Service Excellence
The Library Service Excellence project developed and administered a series of customer service, reference, and marketing trainings for library service desk staff.