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Please describe other promotion methods.
Class presentations (8 responses)
Exhibits/displays (8)
Lectures (5)
Tours (3)
Attending and speaking at conferences (2)
Articles in Friends of the Library newsletter
Collaboration with library bibliographers and reference staff
Description of accessibility and materials perhaps of use at outset of classes
Archives film festival, online digital videos of university history
Presenting sample rare book bibliographies to faculty that complement class syllabi
Hosting book talks and other events, often in conjunction with other units on campus
Program of outreach implemented by staff
Public outreach to local groups and public libraries
Publicity releases
Changes in Public Services
22. Please briefly describe any significant changes in reference/public services in Special Collections
in the last few years, particularly those that relate to the use of Special Collections for teaching
and learning (for example, increasing outreach to undergraduate students or other specific
patron groups, taking materials from Special Collections into the classroom for class use and
research, etc.) Please describe the impact of these changes on Special Collections staff. N=67
Selected Comments from Respondents
“As mentioned earlier, the libraries have recently re-organized. Staff, who had been responsible for general
collections, now have some responsibility for special collections. In addition, staff previously assigned to special
collections now work with general collections as well. There have been several new initiatives to encourage
undergraduates to use the collections of the [special collections] library. During first year orientation, there
are tours of special collections. In addition, last year at the start of the semester, we held an open house for
first years to show the wealth of materials available to them. We also worked with the Admissions Office, to
provide campus tour guides with anecdotes about the library and its collections. The library has recently begun
working with the presidents of the senior class to sponsor an open house during senior week.”
Please describe other promotion methods.
Class presentations (8 responses)
Exhibits/displays (8)
Lectures (5)
Tours (3)
Attending and speaking at conferences (2)
Articles in Friends of the Library newsletter
Collaboration with library bibliographers and reference staff
Description of accessibility and materials perhaps of use at outset of classes
Archives film festival, online digital videos of university history
Presenting sample rare book bibliographies to faculty that complement class syllabi
Hosting book talks and other events, often in conjunction with other units on campus
Program of outreach implemented by staff
Public outreach to local groups and public libraries
Publicity releases
Changes in Public Services
22. Please briefly describe any significant changes in reference/public services in Special Collections
in the last few years, particularly those that relate to the use of Special Collections for teaching
and learning (for example, increasing outreach to undergraduate students or other specific
patron groups, taking materials from Special Collections into the classroom for class use and
research, etc.) Please describe the impact of these changes on Special Collections staff. N=67
Selected Comments from Respondents
“As mentioned earlier, the libraries have recently re-organized. Staff, who had been responsible for general
collections, now have some responsibility for special collections. In addition, staff previously assigned to special
collections now work with general collections as well. There have been several new initiatives to encourage
undergraduates to use the collections of the [special collections] library. During first year orientation, there
are tours of special collections. In addition, last year at the start of the semester, we held an open house for
first years to show the wealth of materials available to them. We also worked with the Admissions Office, to
provide campus tour guides with anecdotes about the library and its collections. The library has recently begun
working with the presidents of the senior class to sponsor an open house during senior week.”
