Quick presentation on 2012-2013 and some 2013 services, changes, and projects offered in the Reference Department. Knew the presentation had to be quick and focused on technology. Opted for word clouds to show variety of tasks each department has in a quick visual.
Good Stuff Happens in 1:1 Meetings: Why you need them and how to do them well
November 2013 WCPLtn Library Board Presentation on Reference & Special Collections Departments
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3. Introduction to Computers
Surfing the Internet
Microsoft Word Part I
Microsoft Word Part II
Microsoft Excel Part I
Microsoft ExcelPart II
Powerpoint
Diving into Databases
4. Introduction to Facebook
Introduction to Twitter
Introduction to Pinterest
Editing Digital Photographs
Appy Hour
i101
READS 101
Personal Learning Network
Gadget Zoo
10. Computer Workshop for the Nolensville FCE
“Where do I Begin?” introduction to genealogy
“Centering on Census Records”
Hinweis der Redaktion
Variety of services and responsibilities from watering the orange trees on our floor to creating and implementing programs and offering assistance in a variet of ways, not just a verbal answer to a question. Our services have expanded in many ways.Over 30, 700
The first thing we think of in regards to reference and it is still a big part of our services, being the person there to answer the question
53 classes last fy, avg attendance of 11 per class22 classes this year so far
22 classes so far this year between our regular MS classes and specialty classes
One-on-one assistance for 30 minutes for a focused issue, follow-up computer classes, resume reviewStaffing, may walk-in or may make an apt. Encourage apts.114 2010115 2011
Participants:64Entries (Book Reviews):231Programs:7Attendance:16352 prizes given away from $5 appetizer gift cards from Chilis , Franklin theater tickets with popcorn, cds to a fifty$ gift cert from Mickey Roos63 people rec’d prizes
Jason just obtained a $350 grant from a lady who funds preservation projects. Thinking of using it to get a couple of our maps reframed or another de-humidifier.
Not all the finds are negative like the spilt soda on the financial records here, Numerous photographsHistorical documents, especially regarding the new library at 5 points in the late 70’sScrapbook of original news articles related to the opening of the library in the 30’s and outlining important donations, including John L. Jordan’s donation of rare civil war materials.An original scrapbook of Col. Jordan, dated 1927.An original catalogued scrapbook of Miss Susie Gentry, containing rare photographs and correspondence from 1904 to 1919.
These are ongoing tasks, programs that Special Collections staff are working on, keep up to date