HBCU Library Alliance Blog 2006-02-17T21:29:34Z HBCU Librarians are talking about... tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2006:/weblog//4 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2006, hbculibraries Not in my library! 2006-02-17T21:29:34Z 2006-02-17T21:22:58Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2006:/weblog//4.13 2006-02-17T21:22:58Z Do you have a staff member interested in discussing the details of an imaginary rendezvous with Halle Berry or Paris Hilton, or Denzel, perhaps - - on the job? What about the cross burning group that wants to “hold court”... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Administration Do you have a staff member interested in discussing the details of an imaginary rendezvous with Halle Berry or Paris Hilton, or Denzel, perhaps - - on the job?

What about the cross burning group that wants to “hold court” in the large study room?

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And, what do you say to the staff member who refuses to work on Saturdays because it goes against their religious convictions.

How are we handling diversity issues in our libraries? Do you have a policy on diversity? Do tell....

]]> No work...no pay? 2006-02-03T18:50:59Z 2006-02-03T18:41:35Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2006:/weblog//4.12 2006-02-03T18:41:35Z A few weeks back we discussed who's in charge during a time of transition, particularly when the library director has moved on. Who does what? How does the work continue? Continuing the "tricky situations" of library administrators theme, today we're... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Administration A few weeks back we discussed who's in charge during a time of transition, particularly when the library director has moved on. Who does what? How does the work continue?

Continuing the "tricky situations" of library administrators theme, today we're talking about those staff that just don't work, to the detriment of the library operations. What happens when supervisors and/or managers won’t/don’t manage?

What difficulties have you faced in managing others, or in supervising staff that manage others. How do you handle that?

]]> Researching the impact of the closing of the CAU School of Library and Information Studies 2006-01-24T10:03:31Z 2006-01-20T15:27:36Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2006:/weblog//4.11 2006-01-20T15:27:36Z Risa Mulligan is a Master's of Library Science candidate at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She is interested in studying the closing of the Clark Atlanta University School of Library and Information Studies. She approached the HBCU... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Risa Mulligan is a Master's of Library Science candidate at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. She is interested in studying the closing of the Clark Atlanta University School of Library and Information Studies.

She approached the HBCU Library Alliance with the thought that some of the people involved in the HBCU Library Alliance would be willing to speak with her.

]]> Her research is being conducted in order to find out more about the circumstances surrounding the CAU School of Library and Information Studies closure. Ms. Mulligan would like to know more about why the institution shut down, and how the event will affect the future of library education, and the profession in general. Such research can help both librarians and educators in the future. Any information from present or past CAU students, staff and/or administration would be wonderful.

Your responses posted here will be delivered to Ms. Mulligan, so anything you share will be helpful to her research.

]]> Who’s In Charge? 2006-01-24T10:03:31Z 2006-01-06T14:42:07Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2006:/weblog//4.9 2006-01-06T14:42:07Z Your director/dean has retired, resigned…GONE! An individual has been appointed to serve as the interim Dean/Director; however this person has no interest in the library. Is it business as usual? Do you move forward w/your stated goals and objectives not... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Administration Your director/dean has retired, resigned…GONE! An individual has been appointed to serve as the interim Dean/Director; however this person has no interest in the library.

Is it business as usual? Do you move forward w/your stated goals and objectives not knowing what the future holds? Or simply “maintain” and place everything on hold until the position is filled?

Who is in charge during a time of transition?

]]> What would you do if your ship came in? 2006-01-24T10:03:31Z 2005-12-16T18:43:05Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2005:/weblog//4.8 2005-12-16T18:43:05Z A few of us, either by way of grants, special appropriations, donations, end of the year dollars – whatever – have received funds that must be spent YESTERDAY! You know...the old “use or lose it dollars”. If so, how did... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Administration A few of us, either by way of grants, special appropriations, donations, end of the year dollars – whatever – have received funds that must be spent YESTERDAY! You know...the old “use or lose it dollars”. If so, how did you spend it...and why?

And if you’ve NEVER received a windfall, just for the heck of it...pretend! Something to think about.

What would you do if your library received a million dollars...okay, let’s be real...$50,000?

]]> Relaunch of our web site 2006-01-24T10:03:31Z 2005-11-30T18:18:06Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2005:/weblog//4.6 2005-11-30T18:18:06Z We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of our redesigned website! It has been one of the priorities of the HBCU Library Alliance to create a web presence that encompasses all of the libraries of the HBCU community and... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Website We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of our redesigned website! It has been one of the priorities of the HBCU Library Alliance to create a web presence that encompasses all of the libraries of the HBCU community and connects HBCU and other librarians with the orientation, goals and programs of the HBCU Library Alliance. This newly redesigned site comes with many new features including:

Links to the websites of all HBCU libraries
Information about our programs
Members Only section
HBCU Library Alliance Blog and much more!

Paid members of the HBCU Library Alliance will receive a separate email with the login information to access the Members Only section of the website. We welcome your feedback.

Please visit our site www.hbculibraries.org and share the news with your colleagues!

]]> Promo Video 2006-01-24T10:03:31Z 2005-11-15T02:08:25Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2005:/weblog//4.5 2005-11-15T02:08:25Z The HBCU Library Alliance has a promotional video, check it out.... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org The HBCU Library Alliance has a promotional video, check it out.

]]> Site Launch 2006-01-24T10:03:31Z 2005-11-15T01:38:27Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2005:/weblog//4.4 2005-11-15T01:38:27Z We have finally launched!... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Website We have finally launched!

]]> Disaster Recovery from a Library Perspective 2006-01-24T10:03:31Z 2005-09-12T20:33:25Z tag:www.hbculibraries.org,2005:/weblog//4.7 2005-09-12T20:33:25Z The HBCU Library Alliance is based in the southeast and this year we've had our fill of hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding, along with a summer of sweltering heat and humidity. Therefore, we thought it apropos to devote some attention to... hbculibraries sjackson@hbculibraries.org Disaster Recovery The HBCU Library Alliance is based in the southeast and this year we've had our fill of hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding, along with a summer of sweltering heat and humidity. Therefore, we thought it apropos to devote some attention to library disaster recovery policies.

In light of the havoc Hurricane Katrina has wreaked along the gulf coast, of particular interest are those libraries dealing with water damage from flooding, heat, and high temperatures. HBCUs in the areas have been affected and the potential for damage and loss of library materials, is a reality.

How about it...care to share? What steps do you take to mitigate damage and recover functioning after a blow from mother nature? Do tell...

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