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Check out our newsletter for the latest Bjork Library news and updates. |
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Updates on the Library Learning Commons Project |
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As you are aware, our renovation project has begun. We have been working hard to prepare our temporary spaces for the Fall semester, and we are so excited for these long-overdue updates to commence! Our Public Services unit (Cheyenne, Eric, Jess, and Joyce) has moved to H-114. The Special Collections office (Heather, Louise, Nicole, and Patti) and materials are now in C-Wing. Next week, our Administrative office (Pat, Gus, Natalie, Karen) and Technical Services department (Jeff, Jaime, Stephanie, Taylor) will move to Pomona House. For now, Circulation and InterLibrary Loan staff are still located in the E-Wing Library. By the end of the summer, this staff and the Library Learning Commons will move to the C/D Atrium.
To stay informed about library services during renovation, please see our Service Status Chart.
To keep current on the project's progress, regularly check our Renovation Overview Page and follow us on Instagram.
We are still on track to have everything in place for the beginning of the Fall semester (see the map below). We are looking forward to this exciting renovation, and we hope you are as excited as we are! |
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Map shows temporary locations beginning Fall 2024. Click the map above to view a larger version. |
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| In April, Outreach Librarian Joyce DeStasio and User Experience Librarian Eric Jeitner published an article in the journal Performance Measurement and Metrics. The article is a case study on the iterative library website usability study that Joyce and Eric did during the Fall semesters of 2021 and 2022. |
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In early May, Principal Library Assistant Tiffiny Gipson earned her Master of Arts in Instructional Technology here at Stockton. She completed her capstone on enhancing information literacy through social media and AI technology.
On May 30 & 31, several librarians and library staff attended the New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) Conference in Atlantic City. Student Success Librarian Cheyenne Riehl presented a poster she co-authored with student worker Luke O'Connor and Access & Engagement Coordinator Jessica Martorano. The poster provided information on their research on library spaces and provided librarians with an applicable toolkit on how to define and communicate their own library spaces to their patrons. Joyce DeStasio also presented on a panel about DEI efforts utilizing resource guides on New Jersey academic library websites. These guides link our community to resources from our library, federal libraries, and the university. One current example is our Pride Guide.
Congratulations to all on these accomplishments. Keep up the great work! |
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| Familiar faces in new roles at Bjork Library! |
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| Natalie WadleyPlease join us in congratulating Natalie Wadley, who was recently promoted from Library Systems Coordinator to Assistant Director of Systems and Technical Services. Natalie also helped organize and plan the renovation as part of the university’s renovation committee. She extensively inventoried our assets to ensure sufficient accommodations for relocated faculty and staff during renovation, all while simultaneously planning for the post-renovation library space. Read more here. |
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| Taylor DevonshireJoin the library in congratulating Taylor Devonshire, our new Library Systems Support Specialist. Taylor has worked at the circulation desk for the past two years. In the new role, Taylor will be responsible for work and maintenance on holdings, the library's electronic portfolio, and request maintenance of the library systems. Congrats, Taylor! Learn more here.
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Library CelebrationsThanks to all who joined us! |
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| Turning the Page Renovation PartyOn April 18, Bjork Library held a renovation party to celebrate the library’s next chapter. The event included speakers, a time capsule, photo booth, and a large crowd of Stockton Community members, faculty/staff, alumni, students, family members, and past and present library staff and librarians. Read more here. |
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| Faculty Works ReceptionOn April 24, as part of the CTLD’s STARS Week, we held a reception to honor the scholarly and creative works of Stockton’s faculty for FY23. The event featured both physical and digital displays of faculty work, great conversation, and refreshments, of course! View the CTLD’s FY23 Scholarly & Professional Activity Book here.
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