Libraries Consolidation

Library Tours: See what’s new!

Posted in Libraries Consolidation on September 1st, 2009 by Sheila – Be the first to comment
New @ your library
 
The University Libraries have gone through lots of changes this summer - come see what’s new!    Whether you’re a new or returning faculty, staff or student, you’re sure to learn something about the University Libraries.
 
Library tours will be offered September 1st through 4th at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and September 8th through 10th at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. to show off the redesigned media room, the hi-tech presentation practice room and some other exciting features.
 
Tours will start in the Dunbar Library lobby on the first floor, close to the circulation desk.
 
If you have questions about the tours, please contact the Information Desk at 775-2925.  More information is also available at:  http://guides.libraries.wright.edu/tours

Media Room Renovation Nearing Completion

Posted in Collections, Libraries Consolidation on July 9th, 2009 by Sheila – 1 Comment

As part of the Dunbar and Fordham Libraries’ consolidation, the Current Periodicals and Media area is being transformed into a Media Room which will include our media and microform collections as well as additional public workstations. This project is currently underway and should be completed by the end of July.  

Progress to date includes incorporating the current periodicals with the bound periodicals collection in the adjoining area.  We have also created a “popular journals” reading area in the Wright Café on first floor where you will now find popular titles such as Consumer Report, Newsweek, and Time.  

Recarpeting is in progress this week, so things may look a bit disorganized for the next several days; however, all the microfilm, microfiche, media, and music collections are still available.  Once the recarpeting is completed, the CD collection will be moved into new high density, space saving storage cabinets.  The area will be repainted and furniture reinstalled during the week of July 13-17. Painting will begin on Wednesday, July 15, and furniture installation will begin on Thursday, July 16. 

When completed, the new Media Room will have four additional group workstations and 18 additional public workstations along with several listening/viewing stations. It will also include comfortable tables, chairs and lounge furniture.  The microfilm, microfiche, newspapers, CDs, and media will remain in the room.  Stop by in August to see this new and improved area!

Accessing Books and Journals from the Fordham Library

Posted in Collections, Libraries Consolidation on June 15th, 2009 by Sheila – Be the first to comment
As part of the library consolidation process, the Fordham Library was closed for public access on June 12, 2009. Over the next several months, Fordham’s books and journals will be relocated to the Dunbar Library. In the meantime, we have implemented the following process to enable Wright State patrons to access the materials in Fordham’s closed stacks:
 
The library staff will retrieve requested books from Fordham twice per day M-F. The first retrieval will be between 7:30 and 8:30 am (for delivery to Dunbar Library around 9:30 am) and a second retrieval will be in the afternoon at 1pm for delivery around 2pm. 
 
Requests for Fordham journals should be submitted as ILLiad article requests.  Articles will be scanned and delivered electronically as long as the journals are in closed stacks. Please contact our Information Delivery Services department (x2525) if you have questions about this process.

Relocating Offices & Furniture

Posted in Fordham Library, Libraries Consolidation on May 26th, 2009 by Sheila – 6 Comments

Please pardon any noise and disruption this week (May 26-29) as we begin moving furniture and relocating offices in preparation for the libraries’ consolidation. This phase should be completed by Friday, May 29, and things will be back to “quiet” as students prepare for their finals.

FHSL’s Move to Begin in June

Posted in Collections, Fordham Library, Libraries Consolidation on April 21st, 2009 by Sheila – 7 Comments

With classroom construction scheduled to begin in the Medical Sciences building on June 15, Fordham’s last official day to be open to the public will be Friday, June 12. At that time, Fordham’s course reserves, reference, and AV collections will be moved to the Dunbar Library. read more »

Consolidation Transition Team

Posted in Fordham Library, Libraries Consolidation, Staff on April 15th, 2009 by Chris – Be the first to comment

A team of University Libraries staff has been selected to plan the Libraries’ consolidation efforts.  The team members are:

  • Sheila Shellabarger, Associate University Librarian for Public Services
  • Chris Watson, Director of Library Administration and Computing
  • Karen Wilhoit, Associate University Librarian for Collections
  • Marty Jenkins, Head of Technical Services
  • Bette Sydelko, Head of Fordham Reference
  • Susan Wehmeyer, Head of Information Delivery Services

Libraries consolidation

Posted in Fordham Library, Libraries Consolidation on April 9th, 2009 by Chris – 3 Comments

In response to the current budget climate in the state, we in University Libraries are asking ourselves how we might reduce expenses while preserving the quality of our operations. We have considered all of the implications to our services and have come to the conclusion that the consolidation of the Fordham Health Sciences Library with Dunbar Library will help us accomplish this goal. In addition to being responsive to the current budget constraints, this consolidation will also re-purpose space that will be converted into needed classrooms to support our growing enrollment.

The team from the University Libraries is in the process of planning and implementing a consolidation of the Dunbar Library and the Fordham Health Science Library. We are working to integrate the services and collections that are now in two separate libraries, eventually combining them all into the space currently occupied by the Dunbar Library. Your input to this process is greatly appreciated.

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