Presentation Type: Security

Presenters: Test, ,

Abstract: Students at this large public research university have been lobbying for 24/5 library hours for years. When a popular campus overnight study hall closed in 2023, the Library agreed on short notice to offer extended hours, on a pilot basis. Several issues needed to be addressed to launch the program: (1) The main Library is quite large – with much more seating than needed for an overnight service. Was there a way to easily cordon off a portion of the building? (2) Campus safety is uppermost on everyone’s mind in the current climate, so how to offer 24/5 in the most secure, safe manner. (3) No institutional funding was provided, so how to launch it in an affordable, and also sustainable way. (4) Lastly, with the service only being offered during the two 16-week (fall and spring) semesters, how can it be staffed so that employees don't have downtime the remaining 20 weeks of the year? Join us as the Senior Associate Director, and Head Circulation Services, discuss how their Library worked through these issues to successfully launch an overnight study area in Fall 2023, that has become an “Overnight” success with students.

Session Date: 11/20/24

Start Time: 3:00 pm

End Time: 3:45 pm

Location: GLC-222

Format: Test

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