keeping the library at the forefront of the university's outreach agenda

Keeping the Library at the Forefront of the University’s Outreach Agenda

Kathlin L. Ray Dean of Libraries and Teaching & Learning Technologies

Millie Mitchell Development Director

University of Nevada, RenoALADN Conference, Kansas City, May 2014

The challenge: moving from this

and this…

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center“A pioneering information environment

designed to nurture creativity and stimulate intellectual inquiry.”

…to this

“

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

“New knowledge, applied to existing tasks, results in increased

productivity.

New knowledge applied to new challenges and tasks

is fundamental to innovation.”

““Recognizing this critical interplay between knowledge and innovation,

the University of Nevada, Reno has established one of the

first centers in the nation built specifically to embrace

these dynamics of the 21st century.”

Steven Zink, VP for IT and Dean of Libraries

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

20th century values

The Development Director’s Dilemma

• Extensive galleries and wall space• Exhibit cases and art niches• Beautiful reading rooms • Soaring atrium and spacious lobbies • Auditorium w/ event space

Great opportunities! What’s the problem?

Director of Development

not a soul

student assistant

• New building, new spaces, new uses• No staff for galleries, exhibits and events • Marching orders: fundraising! (not events) • Librarians unsure of new roles

• Budget cuts in 2008 • And again in 2011

The Development Director’s Dilemma, cont’d

Solution: start small

1. Identify motivated individuals• Librarians and staff, anyone interested• Alumni with art expertise • Friends of the Library

2. Partner with other campus units3. Commit to marketing/communications - PT4. Hire graphic designer (student!)5. Take advantage of every opportunity

Identify motivated individuals

Identify motivated individuals

Identify motivated individuals

Identify motivated individuals

Identify motivated individuals

Partner with campus groups

Partner with community groups

Take advantage of every opportunity

University of Nevada, Reno Range Club presents

Will Roger Burning Man Project Founding Member and Director of Nevada Relations

Free Presentation: Managing Black Rock City and the Spread of Its Culture

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, 7 p.m. Wells Fargo Auditorium Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center University of Nevada, Reno

Seating is limited; reservations required For reservations and information: http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/burningman/ or 775-200-5666

Held in cooperation with Burning Inquiry, a program of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

If you have any comments or want more information about the University Libraries and the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, please e-mail Millie Mitchell: mimitchell@unr.edu.

Solution: start small

1. Identify motivated individuals2. Partner with other campus units3. Commit to marketing/communications - PT4. Hire graphic designer (student!)5. Take advantage of every opportunity

DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library

DeLaMare Library, Spring 2010

DeLaMare Library, Spring 2010

Enter: Tod Colegrove, change agent

Flash-forward 3 years,a tour of the library 2013…

Typical day on the top floor

DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove

Across the 2nd floor

DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove

Ground floor

DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove

And on the Lower Level (basement)

Lego Mindstorms, Arduinos, etc

DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove

Collaboration, discussion, engagement

DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove

Culture shift

Extraordinary people required

Radical collaboration

•Spaces, furnishings, tools•Service models•Faculty/student engagement•Community outreach•Wow factor

Wow factors: a Burning Man art car

Print services: paper or plastic?

Ben King, Chemistry faculty

“one of the very hard things about teaching chemistry is explaining that molecules have shape. This basically removes that obstacle ... so it will change how we teach chemistry and how we look at molecules on a daily basis. It's also just plain fun."

Photo by Tod Colegrove: Photo of King by Jason Hildago from Engadget:http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/19/reshaping-universities-through-3d-printing/

“Bridgewire” collaboration

Photo by Nick Crowl: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dstl_unr/

Knowledge Center & DeLaMare 6 years later

• Culture shift• Strong partnerships with campus and

community • Prominent place in recruiting, community

events and even national press• Creating pipelines to new donors• On the president’s agenda

Questions?

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library University of Nevada, Reno kray@unr.edu | mmitchell@unr.edu

Questions?