usc library ambassadors program overview

USC  Libraries  Ambassadors  SPRING  2014

Program  Overview

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Program Advisors:  Dr.  Jade  Winn,  Beth  Namei,  Michael  QiuProgram  Lead:  Brandon  Uchimura

INTRODUCTION• 2013-­‐14  Program  Staff• Mission  Statement• Methods

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2013-­‐14  Program  Staff

FACULTY  LEADERSHIPDr.  Jade  Winn Beth  NameiMichael  Qiu

STUDENT  LEADERSHIPBrandon  Uchimura Camille  SaucierTina  Crnko

FRESHMEN  AMBASSADORSCharlie  Crane Christina  RouseDavid  Ahia Ellie  WangJairus Gil Jeffrey  YanKathleen  Park Noah  Kartha

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Mission  Statement

To  promote  the  USC  Libraries  to  all  undergraduate  students  to  increase  their  awareness  of  library  events  and  understanding  of  library  resources  and  services  offered  to  all  students.

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[L]  Inside  the  Mudd Hall  Philosophy  Library,  [C]  USC  Libraries  HOMER  online  catalog  search,  [R]  Inside  Seaver Science  Library(photos  from  usc.edu)  

Methods

Capstone  Projects

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Communicationsand  Publicity

Supporting  Library  Events

[L]  Scripter  Awards  Movie  Screening  +  Panel  Discussion,  [C]  USC  Libraries  Ambassadors  Official  Facebook  Page,  [R]  Ambassador  Kathleen  Park  tables  for  the  USC  Libraries  duringTrojan Family  Weekend(photos  from  usc.edu and  facebook.com)  

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METHODS• Capstone  Projects• Communications  and  Publicity• Supporting  Library  Events

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Capstone  Projects

Capstone  Projects  are  completed  by  each  Ambassador  and  promote  the  resources  and  services  offered  by  the  USC  Libraries  using  creative  and  engaging  methods.

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EVENTS§ Ambassador  Program  Kick-­‐off  Coffee   (1/22)§ Creative  Design  Competition (1/22-­‐2/20)§ Scripter  Awards  Screening  +  Panel (2/3)§ Coffee  and  Librarians (2/14)§ Stressbuster Study  Sessions (3/14-­‐15)

ONGOING  PROJECTS§ Library  Overview  and  Tours  Video  Series§ Ambassadors  Newsletter

Communications  +  Publicity

An  official  website  and  social  media  are  used  to  stay  connected  with  USC  undergraduate  students.

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WEBSITE§ Ambassador  program  information§ Online  newsletter§ Library  Overview  and  Tours  video  series§ Employment  application

SOCIAL  MEDIA§ Facebook§ Instagram

Supporting  Library  Events

Ambassador  support  of  existing  USC  Libraries  events  and  programs  better  connect  the  USC  Libraries  with  undergraduate  students.

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THE  AMBASSADORS  HAVE  SUPPORTED…§ Trojan  Family  Weekend§ Primary  Sources  Research  Award§ USC  Libraries  Website  Redevelopment§ …  and  many  more  programs  and  events

QUESTIONS?THANK  YOU  FOR  YOUR  TIME

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Contact  Program  Advisor  Dr.  Jade  Winn  at  jadewinn@usc.eduand/or  Program  Lead  Brandon  Uchimura  at  buchimur@usc.edufor  more  information