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A Tale Of Two Tailgates: Jacksonville State University Library's 2016 To 2017 Tailgate Transformation, Kimberly S. Westbrooks, Charlcie Pettway Vann, Paula Barnett-Ellis

Presentations, Proceedings & Performances

The Houston Cole Library (HCL) welcomed Jacksonville State University (JSU) students, faculty, staff and the greater community to the new academic year by hosting its first-ever Tailgate event on Thursday, September 15, 2016. HCL outreach activities will never be the same. The Tailgate was unique for JSU in its involvement of the greater Jacksonville community, its coordination of Library departments, and its use of University-wide collaboration in both planning stages and attendance. The atmosphere was relaxed and fostered a comfortable environment in which attendees could get to know their Library. Gate counts increased dramatically. The Ad-hoc Tailgate Planning Committee discussed …