Once again this year, UK Libraries provided laptop computers for DanceBlue. “DanceBlue is a student run philanthropy at the University of Kentucky. It is a year-long fundraising effort involving thousands of UK students, which culminates in a 24-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon on UK's campus. All of the money raised by DanceBlue goes to the Golden Matrix Fund. DanceBlue has been active for over five years, raising almost two million dollars for the UK Pediatric Oncology Clinic and Markey Cancer Center. Every year, over 120 campus organizations and 650 dancers help raise money to support all the DanceBlue families.”
Thanks to Shawn Livingston, UK Libraries Director of Information Services, and UK Libraries Audio-Visual Services for assisting the students.
Reference Service Available 24/7 on Site, Mobile Phones:
In case you missed it, UK Libraries announced this week that, “As University of Kentucky students hit the books these next couple of weeks for midterms, UK Libraries is coming to their aid with the expansion of online reference services. With the addition of LibAnswers, students can now get 24/7 research help from UK Libraries on site and through their mobile phones.
LibAnswers is a new online reference services platform featuring a continuously updated, fully searchable knowledge base of frequently asked questions covering everything from library policies and hours to tips for searching popular databases and finding library materials.”
Whitney Hale’s complete news article can be found here: http://uknow.uky.edu/content/libraries-reference-service-available-247-site-mobile-phones
UK Libraries Commended for Diversity Fellows Participation:
Mark Puente, Director of Diversity Programs for the Association of Research Libraries, wrote this week to commend UK Libraries for our participation in their diversity fellows program. He noted that the fellows who worked at UK over the last three years “have been quite effusive with compliments about their experiences.”
While the program’s success depends on the work and cooperation of UK Librarians across the system, Mr. Puente added, “I would like to take a moment to sing the praises of Judy Sackett (UK Libraries Director of Human Resources). I’m certain that you know this as well, but she has been great to work with on this project. She, clearly, puts a lot of thought and effort into guiding this program and is wholly committed to ensuring a rich experience for the fellows. She has gone way beyond the call of duty for this program. Thanks for making her part of our team.”
Thanks Judy!
Mary Molinaro Named to DLF Program Committee:
The Digital Library Federation announced this week that Mary Molinaro, Associate Dean for Library Technologies, has been appointed to the 2012 DLF Forum Planning Committee.
“The DLF is a program of the Council on Library and Information Resources. Drawing on its members and others in the scholarly, library, and computing communities, the DLF brings together experts needed for each DLF initiative, and awards Distinguished Fellowships for special projects. Funding comes from members and grants.”
Keeping Safe:
I want to thank all UK Libraries employees for the professional manner in which you handled this week’s weather challenges. Our number one goal is the safety of our students and our employees and everyone handled their emergency assignments well. Our thoughts are with everyone who has friends and relatives impacted by the storms.
Also available as a blog: http://uklibrariesbirdseye.blogspot.com/
Terry Birdwhistell
Dean of Libraries
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