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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
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The challenge: moving from this
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and this…
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Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center“A pioneering information environment
designed to nurture creativity and stimulate intellectual inquiry.”
…to this
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“
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.”
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““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
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20th century values
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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?
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Director of Development
not a soul
student assistant
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• 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
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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
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Identify motivated individuals
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Identify motivated individuals
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Identify motivated individuals
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Identify motivated individuals
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Identify motivated individuals
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Partner with campus groups
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Partner with community groups
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Take advantage of every opportunity
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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: [email protected].
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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
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DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library
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DeLaMare Library, Spring 2010
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DeLaMare Library, Spring 2010
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Enter: Tod Colegrove, change agent
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Flash-forward 3 years,a tour of the library 2013…
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Typical day on the top floor
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
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Across the 2nd floor
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
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Ground floor
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
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And on the Lower Level (basement)
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Lego Mindstorms, Arduinos, etc
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
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Collaboration, discussion, engagement
DeLaMare photo credits, Nick Crowl and Tod Colegrove
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Culture shift
Extraordinary people required
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Radical collaboration
•Spaces, furnishings, tools•Service models•Faculty/student engagement•Community outreach•Wow factor
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Wow factors: a Burning Man art car
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Print services: paper or plastic?
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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/
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“Bridgewire” collaboration
Photo by Nick Crowl: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dstl_unr/
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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
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Questions?
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center | DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library University of Nevada, Reno [email protected] | [email protected]
Questions?