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Shrink Your Sierra System, Leigh Ann Duncan
Shrink Your Sierra System, Leigh Ann Duncan
University Libraries' Staff Publications
Although our Sierra system runs well, periodic maintenance helps us recognize trends that determine when to grow and when to shrink our system. Changes on campus and in our community indicated it was time to closely examine our coding structure and do some cleanup. This presentation discusses ways to find and safely remove outdated patron types, item types, and other codes.
Library Use By College, Leigh Ann Duncan
Library Use By College, Leigh Ann Duncan
University Libraries' Staff Publications
Using Sierra and other library systems, we prepared reports for each of the colleges at Wright State University to show how they are using library services. This presentation demonstrates how to tie patron records to colleges and how to pull usage data based on college affiliation.
Exhibits In Libraries And Archives: The Nuts And Bolts, Bill Stolz
Exhibits In Libraries And Archives: The Nuts And Bolts, Bill Stolz
University Libraries' Staff Publications
You have an exhibit theme, photographs selected, and an opening date, now you just need to plan and build the actual exhibit. This can be a daunting challenge for the first-time exhibit builder, but there is hope. With a little patience, proper equipment, and supplies, an exhibit can take shape and provide another avenue to promote your collections.
Student Research Skills: Challenges, Myths, And Solutions, Mandy Shannon
Student Research Skills: Challenges, Myths, And Solutions, Mandy Shannon
University Libraries' Staff Publications
This is a presentation prepared by Mandy Shannon to discuss the Research Toolkit as a means to address various challenges to students on campus. It discusses the strengths of the toolkit, and shows data supporting its usage.