(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2023-11)
Blakely, Andrew; Freeman, John Mack; Holdsworth, Liz; Nagel, Gabe
At an R-1, STEM-focused academic library, the access services department collaborated with the librarian coordinating library affordability initiatives to create several opportunities for increased campus impact and student savings. This presentation will highlight two projects. The first is an equipment-based course reserve collaboration with the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. This partnership saved students over $100,000 in a single year by circulating the required MyDAQ and mbed devices that are used in labs. The second affordability project was a syllabus and Canvas evaluation that opened the door for proactive course reserves. These specific initiatives were led by frontline staff while facilitated by department leadership and library faculty. On top of its positive financial outcomes for students, this project provided beneficial outcomes to both partners. Library affordability initiatives received the staff time necessary to pilot certain projects, while access services staff got an opportunity for leadership in project management and development.
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2023-03-16)
Freeman, John Mack; Ellis, Justin
A case study on incorporating partnership professional development opportunities into the work of frontline access services personnel. The presentation also includes a discussion of changing job descriptions, creating promotion pathways, and reorganizing the department.
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2022-10-14)
Freeman, John Mack
A discussion of current trends in intellectual freedom in libraries, particularly in relation to public libraries and school media centers. Topics covered include current events, philosophical underpinnings of the conflict, and activities that can be undertaken by library workers.