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Author Archives: Nancy Turner
Using Social Media to Engage Library Users
Today’s very special post is authored by Kaitlyn Semborski and Geneva Heffernan, from Library Outreach and Communications at Temple Libraries. At Temple Libraries, we use social media to build and maintain relationships with library stakeholders. Daily, our Instagram, Twitter, and … Continue reading
Posted in data-driven decision making, statistics, web analytics
Tagged social media, user engagement
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A New Day for Assessment Practice?
It is difficult to believe that in early March we convened the Assessment Community of Practice, joining Margery Sly and Matt Shoemaker to talk about changing needs for assessment measures as we develop new library services. The new Charles Library … Continue reading
Posted in library spaces, statistics, web analytics
Tagged assessment of learning, metrics
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When a Marker is More than a Marker
User experience is all around us. In libraries, we often think the assessment of user experience relates to web interfaces, or building way finding and navigation. We might, ask, “Is the language that we use on the website clear to … Continue reading
Posted in library spaces, usability, user experience
Tagged space design, user experience
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Are There Any Meetings on Library Assessment?
Assessment is a growing topic of interest at American Library Association meetings and last weekend I had the privilege of participating in several meetings to discuss trends and challenges. Look at How Far We’ve Come: Successes Assessment practice is evolving … Continue reading
We Don’t Want to Work with Mummies
At Charles Library we are experiencing a more open office environment. I saw an extreme version at the Penn Museum this weekend ; the conservator’s workspace is actually in the gallery, on view several hours a day. But the office … Continue reading
Celebrating 10 Years at Ginsburg: A Time for Review
The Ginsburg Health Sciences Library is celebrating its 10th birthday and used the occasion to conduct an intensive review of current operations and planning for the future. Barbara Kuchan, Director of the Health Sciences Libraries, worked with a team (Patrick … Continue reading
Posted in assessment methods, data-driven decision making, library spaces, qualitative research
Tagged focus groups, space, space design
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Stretching Boundaries, Crossing Thresholds
Today I needed a metaphor to suit my photograph. It’s the immersive artwork Flight Paths by Steve Waldeck installed at Atlanta’s airport, constructed of thousands of laser cut “leaves” and incorporating sounds and images of birds. The artwork makes … Continue reading
Envisioning our future: Will the view forward ever be clear?
This was a thrilling week at Temple University Libraries, as many of the staff moved into their new office spaces at Charles Library. The windows provide an abundance of natural light throughout the building – at last we have escaped … Continue reading
A Yogi’s Reflections on Change, and Charles
For a couple of years now I have been practicing yoga. I live near the studio and my routine is to have an early coffee then head over to the 6:30 session. It’s a good way to start the day … Continue reading
Strategic Steering Team: Just a Fancy Word for Committee?
I promised a “provocative” discussion at yesterday’s Assessment Community of Practice gathering, and I think we met that goal. The attendance was good, at least, with 27 staff members from across the library (13 departments represented). A few highlights and … Continue reading