usc library ambassadors program overview
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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 [email protected]/or Program Lead Brandon Uchimura at [email protected] more information