Through inventory and generated reports, the Interlibrary Services component of the Library determined that broadening services might improve user access.
Indicator
ILLiad Non-print Media Request Form
A form for requesting non-print items such as audiotapes, CDs, DVDs, and videotapes through ILLiad (the interlibrary loan management system used by the Library) will be added to the other request forms already available.
Criterion
ILLiad Non-print Media Request Form
Form will be active and ready for use by November 1, 2009.
Finding
Non-print Media Request Form
The Non-print Media Request Form as of June 30, 2010 is in draft form. Due to installation and implementation of an entirely new version of ILLiad (the interlibrary loan management system used by the Library) work on the new form was postponed, but is now in progress. The new form will be available no later than the beginning of the Fall, 2010 Semester.
Action
ILLiad Non-print Media Request Form
ILLiad Non-print Media Request Form is in process and will be available no later than the beginning of the Fall 2010 Semester.
Goal
Collection
Improve the user's experience in accessing, retrieving library resources and intellectual content of the University.
Objective
Access To Resources
In keeping with standard library practice, microfiche holdings were checked drawer by drawer for misfiling, missing sheets or packets of microfiche, and to examine the condition of the microfiche. Again, in keeping with standard library practice, this process is ongoing from year to year.
Indicator
Microfiche Reading
Drawers containing microfiche will be checked to ensure that microfiche sheets and packets are in order, and to determine if any microfiche sheets or packets are missing. Condition of each item will be checked as well.
Criterion
Microfiche Reading
Microfiche between call numbers AE25.G7 and Z7164.G7G6 will be read by May 1, 2010.
Finding
Microfiche Reading
Microfiche reading between call numbers AE25.G7 and Z7164.G7G6 has been completed and list of missing items compiled.
Action
Microfiche Reading
Microfiche Reading was completed. The list of missing items will be reviewed to determine if any replacements are necessary.