HBCU Library Alliance ASERL Exchange The College of
HBCU Library Alliance ASERL Exchange The College of William and Mary The University of the Virgin Islands Williamsburg, Virginia St. Thomas, USVI Connie Mc. Carthy Sharlene Harris Berna Heyman July 17 th - 29 th
Exchange Goals n Investigate how the library can collaborate with IT to provide successes for both organizations n Gain ideas on new services that can be provided at UVI n Gain hints on ways to improve services already provided
Library Services @ WM n n n Media Center Nine Studios Information Commons Learning Center Entirely Wireless Thirty laptops for inhouse loan n AIM, Chat & Email Reference n Self-service check out n Liaisons n
Information Commons • Wide open • Collaborative • UVI Renovation Connie’s visit
Learning Center • Commons Overflow • Training
IT Services n n n Liaison Classroom Support Collaborative Classrooms Videoconference Room Print Management Free dorm Internet access my. Notebook Program n Student Desktop Support n Annual Network Authentication n Wireless Campus n – Interior & Exterior
Exchange Outcomes n Did you meet the goals of your strategic area of interest during the Exchange? – Classroom Technology – Student Printing – Media Services
Exchange Outcomes n Identify future opportunities for collaboration? – Video Conference – PCounter Setup – Library Database Migration – Network Authentication
Exchange Outcomes n How can we improve the Exchange Program in the future? – – Length of Exchange Process for choosing partner Communication between exchange organizations Choice of pre- or post-exchange visit EXCELLENT!
Thank You! n Questions?
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