End of Term Matters

TO:             All Oesterle Library Student Assistants

FROM:       Belinda Cheek, Access Services Coordinator

RE:             End-of-Term Matters

DATE:        October 27, 2016

The end of the term is rapidly approaching!  Please complete the following instructions as we prepare schedules for Finals Week and Winter Term.

1.      FINALS WEEK - All students are expected to work their regular work schedule through Saturday, November 19^th.  A finals week schedule is being prepared for Sunday, November 20^th through Wednesday, November 23^rd.  All student assistants are required to sign up to work a minimum of four hours during finals week.  The forms are on Heidi's desk in a folder on a display.  Please fill out your four hours by 5:00 on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8^th to sign up for your hours.

2.      WINTER TERM SCHEDULES - All student assistants who plan to work Winter Term will be assigned a work schedule before they leave for D-Term.  (If for any reason you don’t plan to work next term, please let Heidi know right away!!)   The schedule form should be completed to indicate when you will be available to work during Winter Term.  Please complete the appropriate form carefully and thoughtfully!  Also, remember that any form that does not leave enough hours for us to work with when assigning schedules will be returned for revision.  All forms should be given to Heidi by 5:00 on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8^th.

If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to contact Heidi or me. 

D-Term Positions

TO:                  Oesterle Library Student Assistants

FROM:           Belinda Cheek, Coordinator of the Student Assistant Program

RE:                 D-Term Positions

DATE:            October 21, 2016

Oesterle Library has the following student assistant positions available for D-Term:           

     

FIVE PART-TIME POSITIONS (approximately 20-25 hours per week)

·         Expected to work the following dates:

November 28 - December 16

·         Hours will include daytime, evening and Saturday hours

Hours will also be available on the following dates during Christmas Break:

                             

·         December 19-20, 28-30

·         Hours available will be 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Student assistants working these positions will primarily be assigned to the Information Services Desk and/or the Periodicals Desk.  Student assistants may also be assigned to a few hours in other library units.

Preference will be given to applicants that:

·         are able to work all hours and dates

·         have an excellent attendance and work record

Campus housing is available at no extra charge for any student wishing to stay on campus during D-Term (November 28 - December 16).  Typically campus housing is not available during Christmas break (December 17-January 1).  Student assistants who have questions about the availability of housing during this time should contact the office of Residence Life.

Anyone interested in a position for D-Term should complete the application by Noon on Friday, October  28^th.

New Staff

I am excited to announce that we will have a new Access Services Assistant (with primary responsibility for interlibrary loan) beginning on October 11. We had a competitive field of applicants, but we are happy to announce that Neena Jenkins will return to Oesterle Library in this position. For those of you who are new to the library this fall, Neena graduated from North Central this past June. She worked at the library during all four years at North Central, most recently as Student Coordinator. I know you will all help me in welcoming Neena back in this new role.

Access sections are up

Hello!

The access services sections are assigned.  It will be under calendar in your personal schedule page.

Thanks!
Heidi

Schedules are up!

Your schedules are up for the rest of fall term.  The schedule starts September 26th.  You may have a few shifts this weekend with a new student, please be kind and patient and show them the ropes.

Also, please remember that the student orientation dinner is this Thursday, September 22nd 4:30-6:30.  You are all required to be there!

Evening Coverage

Caitlyn resigned her position with Oesterle Library a few weeks ago. We are in the process of hiring another evening librarian, but we were not able to fill that position before the start of the academic year. Until this position is filled, the Student Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators will be assuming additional responsibilities. Specifically:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings: Grace will be in charge of the library during the early evening hours.

The Student Coordinator working each of these evenings will take over being in charge at 9:00 p.m. rather than at 10:00 p.m.

Sundays: Our Student Coordinators, Erin, Megan and Alyssa will each be in charge for part of the day.

I know that we can count on all of  you to respect the additional responsibility that the ASCs and SCs are taking by accepting their directions and instructions appropriately. Please help them out as much as you are able!

News

Welcome Back!

As you have probably already discovered, there have been some major changes to the physical space in the library this summer. Two campus offices are now sharing space with us:

CAFÉ: Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence – this is a center designed to support NCC faculty in developing their skills as effective teachers, scholars, and campus citizens.

These offices are located off of the Reference Room in what had been the three study rooms. Persons asking at the desk should be directed through the Reference Room doors and then to the right.

Career Development – These offices are also now located in our building for what is intended to be a temporary location, and we anticipate them being with us for at least this school year. They are housed in what had been the photocopy/vending machine room as well as much of what had been the quiet room. In addition, they are using the space that had been the small lab in the lobby. Persons asking for Career Development should be directed to the office next to the water fountain in the lobby.

I’m sure that you all have thoughts and opinions about these changes to what had been student spaces in the building. And, I am sure that you will all hear many comments from other students on campus. You are certainly entitled to your opinion, and while we value your opinions, we must ensure that the “public face” of the library staff remain positive about these changes. If you are speaking with others about the change, please remain positive! If they want to share thoughts with you, encourage them to fill out a COMMENT CARD. These are available both at the ISD and in the Reference Room. Please assure those concerned that these are anonymous, and that they will all be shared with the appropriate administration on campus. As I said, we value your opinions as well, so you are also encouraged to share your thoughts via a comment card.

You may encounter students or others that do not feel filling out a comment card is a satisfying way to express their opinion. If you encounter those who really feel it is necessary to talk about these changes, please immediately direct them to a staff member! If the staff member at the desk is busy, please don’t hesitate to get John or Belinda!

Again, I must reiterate the importance of presenting a positive face on these changes. The only spaces in our building where I would find it appropriate to hear students or staff discussing these changes (other than clarifying locations, etc.) is privately in my office or in John’s office. All other discussions will immediately be halted by myself or other staff supervisors.

Also, we want to be gracious hosts to the staff in these offices. We are still working out all of the details associated with staff and office needs. If staff in these offices ask for assistance, supplies, etc., please be sure to direct them to a library staff member.

Please do not hesitate to come to me with questions or concerns. I do care deeply about the impact of these changes, but I also want to ensure that the library remain a welcoming and caring place for all of our campus community.