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MUM Library Achievements 2012-13 |
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- Installation of new carpet in main library area
- Inauguration of Writing Center in old Reference Room space
- Over 30 Information Literacy Presentations
- Successfully taking PhD dissertation approval and submission process online (Online PhD Candidate handbook with tutorials, and installation of ETD Administrator for online PhD submission)
- New furniture, plants, and artificial plants (comfortable, attractive chairs and couches, rolling padded office chairs, real Norfolk pines and artificial trees)
- Creation and maintenance of MUM Library web pages--estimated at 10% of the entire Maharishi University of Management web presence. Has WorldCat and local catalog search bars on main page, video tutorials, and more.
- Tape library director has initiated the MUM Library South Asian Digital Manuscripts Collection. Right now, over 50 rare, some one-of-a-kind original manuscripts have been collected and many are photographed and online. They will be added to the mum.edu/vedicreserve page once they are all prepared.
- Beautification of east entrance to library
- Director has been nominated and elected as chair of Theta Theta Beta chapter of Beta Phi Mu for 2014 (State chapter of national librarians honorary society)
- Director presented on implementation of campus wide information literacy program (Iowa Private Academic Libraries Conference, April, 2012)
- Director served on Customer Service committee, 2013
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Maharishi University of Management Library Mission |
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The Maharishi University of Management Library works with faculty and students in promoting student learning, maximizing the effective use and application of information and integrating these skills with the principles of Consciousness-Based education, which enlivens the full creative potential and happiness of every student and teacher, eliminates stress, and promotes total brain functioning.
To achieve these goals, the Library selects and maintains print and electronic resources, including unique collections of Maharishi Vedic Science materials that support the information and research needs of our university, local community, and global affiliates. We offer information instruction in classroom and one-on-one settings that help students develop the ability to express their information needs clearly, to locate the information needed, evaluate the information sources critically, and use the information in an effective and socially responsible manner.
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MUM Library Strategic Goals |
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- Establish routines and standards guaranteeing that by Jan 2015 all of the MUM students understand the importance of information literacy (research skills).
- Director continues to work with organizers of new student orientations and contacts them to encourage the inclusion of orientation by library professionals during orientation time (begin one month before student registration).
- Martin contacts the instructors of Composition 2 and departmental IL intensive courses three weeks before the start of the block.
- Martin and Suzanne create an overall calendar and basic handouts that will be tailored to the specific needs of each class.
- Suzanne will focus on literature-related materials
- Martin does the rest, including Comp II classes
- Maintain and expand the new library website functionality (Director)
- work with web developers to create a portal for students to access the databases online
- Continue to upgrade all manuals, tutorials and other online aids (Martin and Suzanne)
- College E & G for library should never fall below 1.3 percent
- Continue to streamline standard operating procedures to better serve our patrons through the MUM lean management program.
- Develop standard operating procedures for emergencies and special situations.
- Cross-training for Staff:
- Suzanne and Martin teach Lyle, Heidi, and Bill additional computer skills, e.g. databases.
- Completion of the first phase (understanding when to use the catalog, reprints, online journals, EBSCO, FirstSearch, LexisNexis, and Britannica) complete by September 2013.
- Identify areas where staff members need additional training and conduct training sessions.
- Martin and Suzanne create training checklists for library functions by July 1, 2013.
- Martin reviews possible cross-training options
- Continue to promote the library throughout the next year.
- Suzanne writes for, edits, and promotes the Library blog.
- Library (Suzanne) encourages the Art department to have three shows per year (by April 30).
- Heidi creates monthly book exhibits and possible exhibit related events.
- Rustin and Suzanne organize at least five poetry reading and/or music events each year.
- Have all electronic equipment in good working condition. Work to replace computers that are incompatible with current software.
- Work Study updates the computers on a regular basis and runs cleaner (monthly).
- Tape Librarian safeguards while making accessible Maharishi Vedic Science materials.
- Director and circulation manager create a more secure access to circulation desk area
- Suzanne requests reinstatement of archivist for Archives.
- Reference Librarian prepares list of new MVS materials to purchase.
- Director Purchases the books for Physics
- Director secures proper ventilation for library (both A/C and heating for all areas)
- Other projects include getting natural lighting in the concourse of the public area and renovating the east entrance to make a larger and more inviting area, safe lighting at East and North entrance, proper access road to East door, automated handicapped entrance to the library, and beautification of the East entrance. See wish list for details.
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