The 2017 IFLA WLIC took place in Wroclaw, a lovely city in the southwestern region of Poland from 19 to 25 August, 2017. With the theme Libraries. Solidarity. Society, the congress brought together thousands of representatives of the library field. IFLA’S Global Vision brainstorming that started earlier this year… Continue Reading
Nearly a year ago, the Libraries reorganized to form a central user services unit, Shared User Services. While we are still building, major structures are coming together. Here’s a progress report to let you know who we are, where you… Continue Reading
I know everyone has been busy over the summer preparing for the fall semester (or recovering from not one, but two major floods in a week!) and it is almost here. Before we get caught up in the work of… Continue Reading
Native Arts Expert Visits Alexander Library on September 19 Join the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission and Rutgers University Libraries at Rutgers–New Brunswick in welcoming John Haworth, senior executive emeritus of the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian… Continue Reading
The FY 2017–2018 performance evaluation process for nonaligned employees (MPSC and Senior Administrators) is nearly upon us! The appraisal period is from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. MPSC employees should ready their self-appraisals and share with their direct… Continue Reading
Two Thumbs Up A glowing review of Ron Jantz’s book Managing Creativity: The Innovative Research Library (ACRL, 2016) was recently penned for the Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship by Kathy Hughes of Montclair State University. In her review, Hughes notes:… Continue Reading
The summer has been flying by! I can’t believe it is already August! In reviewing the past few issues of The Agenda, I realize that most of my posts have related to the structural changes within the university and changes… Continue Reading
10 a.m. Introductory Presentation. The Social Media Task Force will lead a discussion of their work over the last year and the resultant social media guidelines and process. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Round Table Discussions. Share your thoughts and… Continue Reading
This year’s Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic will be held on Thursday, August 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Rutgers Gardens Log Cabin and Pavilion (140 Log Cabin Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902). There will be fun and… Continue Reading
The central communications office faces a unique challenge. While we are tasked with improving the appearance of the signage and marketing materials used at the Libraries, we recognize that these signs must serve local needs and be tailored for local… Continue Reading