Welcome to the Welcome to the
Spring ReceptionSpring Reception1.“The Year in Review”
Cynthia Archer2.“Learning Spaces for the 21st
Century: A Model for the Scott Library” Mark Robertson
3.“Gadget Magic” Walter Griffatong and Ali Sadaqain
The YearThe Year in Review... in Review...
Library Priorities
2007 – Open Doors, Open Minds: York University Libraries’ Strategic Plan 2007-2011
2009 – Response to the University’s Academic PlanLibrary priorities: – Enhancing the Research Culture– Teaching and Learning– Digital Libraries
Library Priorities
Enhancing the Research Culture
York University Libraries is committed to enhancing the University's research culture. Libraries have a special place in the research arena.
York University Libraries Research Partners
Digitization Project
York University Libraries Research Partners
Digital Library:Librarian Research
Library Priorities:Teaching and Learning
York University Libraries places the highest priority on student success and student engagement.
Key Developments in Information Literacy
Preparing students for the 21st Century• Undergraduate students
• Curriculum Integration - 7 Programs underway
• Archives & Special Collections Research• E-Learning (Anywhere and Anytime)
• Graduate students and faculty• Research Frontiers• Cool Tools for Scholars at Steacie• Faculty of Graduate Studies Workshops
Student Learning:1st Annual Graduate Student Open House
The Need
Key developments in library spaces:
Developing learning environments for the 21st Century
The Need
Addressing the Need
• Wired study space in Bronfman• Computer Lab, Steacie Library• 24/5
Staff Learning:Conferences
• Web 2.0
• Client Services Workshops
• Learning spaces meetings
Staff Learning:
Staff Presentations
Library Priorities:Digital Libraries
York University Libraries strives to embrace changes brought about by digital technologies that are advantageous to teaching, learning and research.
York University Libraries is partnering with the Internet Archives to digitize and make available selected pre-1923 (out of copyright) holdings.
Digital Library:Ontario Digitization Initiative
Digital Library
W.P. Scott Chairin E-Librarianship Launch
Fundraising:Syed Dedication
Fundraising:Plaut Ceremony
Fundraising: Rogers’ Cup Tennis
People
Congratulations to
Tina McColl Nominated for President’s
Deborah Hobson Awardand
John ThomsonNominated for President’s CPM Award
People:Library Accessibility Services Staff Awarded Certificate of Excellence
People: Nancy’s Farewell
People: New Faces
Kent
AnnaJune
Aaron
Fiona
Meghan
My Hanh
Staff Achievements
•30 of 40 strategic plan action plans completed
•Continued excellent service during strike
•Strike remediation efforts
Coming in 2010:
40th Anniversary of the opening of Scott Library
