| Strengths |
| Quality reference service to all users |
| The needs of our |
| Dedicated, knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff |
| Service oriented library director |
| Service oriented staff |
| Diverse approaches to student learning |
| Excellent reference collection |
| Staff willing to learn new things and experiment with different approaches |
| Subscriptions to sufficient electronic databases to serve the information needs of our users |
| Stable staff with low turnover |
| Approachable and friendly staff |
| Commitment to student learning |
| Innovation encouraged |
| Strong relationships with a few faculty members |
| Positive results in library and campus-wide surveys |
| Customer service skills |
| Professional and personal development encouraged |
| Relationship with RCHS |
| Exceptional workgroup of talented, committed professionals |
| Reputation on campus for outstanding service |
| Strong funding (at District level) for electronic resources |
| Provide service to the community |
| Variety of ages in our staff |
| Variety of ethnicities in our staff |
| Inviting, attractive facility |
| Carefully selected book collection targeted to student needs |
| Dedicated collection development librarian |
| Availability of student assistant pool and opportunities for student assistants to get work on campus |
| Continually adapting and evolving library instruction program |
| Circulation issues resolved in a courteous, timely manner |
| Instruction options for distance learners |
| Direct editing capability for the Library Web site |
| Library Web site is kept up to date |
| Good relations with |
| Consortial agreements contribute to our resources |
| Innovative use of technology |
| Efficient ICL process |
| Regularly updated computer equipment |
| Responsive IT support on student computers???? |
| Book collection is kept in good order (excellent shelver) |
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Strengths Summary 1/9/08
Strengths Summary 1/9/08
| Strengths |
| Quality reference service to all users |
| The needs of our |
| Dedicated, knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff |
| Service oriented library director |
| Service oriented staff |
| Diverse approaches to student learning |
| Excellent reference collection |
| Staff willing to learn new things and experiment with different approaches |
| Subscriptions to sufficient electronic databases to serve the information needs of our users |
| Stable staff with low turnover |
| Approachable and friendly staff |
| Commitment to student learning |
| Innovation encouraged |
| Strong relationships with a few faculty members |
| Positive results in library and campus-wide surveys |
| Customer service skills |
| Professional and personal development encouraged |
| Relationship with RCHS |
| Exceptional workgroup of talented, committed professionals |
| Reputation on campus for outstanding service |
| Strong funding (at District level) for electronic resources |
| Provide service to the community |
| Variety of ages in our staff |
| Variety of ethnicities in our staff |
| Inviting, attractive facility |
| Carefully selected book collection targeted to student needs |
| Dedicated collection development librarian |
| Availability of student assistant pool and opportunities for student assistants to get work on campus |
| Continually adapting and evolving library instruction program |
| Circulation issues resolved in a courteous, timely manner |
| Instruction options for distance learners |
| Direct editing capability for the Library Web site |
| Library Web site is kept up to date |
| Good relations with |
| Consortial agreements contribute to our resources |
| Innovative use of technology |
| Efficient ICL process |
| Regularly updated computer equipment |
| Responsive IT support on student computers???? |
| Book collection is kept in good order (excellent shelver) |
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Amy's Quick Library SWOT Analysis
- Commitment to student learning
- Innovation encouraged
- Strong relationships with a few faculty members
- Positive results in library and campus-wide surveys
- Customer service skills
- Professional and personal development encouraged
- Relationship with RCHS
Weaknesses
- Limited budget for print materials
- Weak relationships with most faculty
- Lack of space for student study, resources, and staff work
- Public perception of libraries
- Reliance on part-time Reference librarians
- Limited library support for distance learners
Opportunities
- Incorporate Information Literacy into core, departmental, and/or high school curriculum
- Technological advances that improve service to distance learning students
- Fast pace of technological innovations that improve library services
Threats
- Lack of a district Systems Librarian
- Fast pace of technological innovations
- Lack of funding
- Public perception of libraries
Monday, January 7, 2008
SWOT: Going for an "A+"
Excellent (3). Clear, thoughtful analysis of internal strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrated use of environmental scanning* for external threats and opportunities. Next steps from SWOT analysis delineated.
Good (2) Overall acceptable but lacking in a comprehensive analysis of internal and external factors.
Fair (1) Some analysis completed but not comprehensive and balanced in all four SWOT areas
Poor (0) Little or no analysis or environmental scanning
From Program Review Report Template for Student Services
and Administrative Support, page 3
Strengths
| The needs of our |
| Dedicated, knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff |
| Service oriented library director |
| Service oriented staff |
| Diverse approaches to student learning |
| Excellent reference collection |
| Staff willing to learn new things and experiment with different approaches |
| Subscriptions to sufficient electronic databases to serve the information needs of our users |
Thursday, December 13, 2007
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