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Access Services

Open House 2012

Access Services is participating in the Libraries 2012 Open House.  Access Services' stop is in the Weltmann Lobby across from the Commons Services desk.  In addition, there is a Stacks Tours and an online bonus activity for students.  Students participating in the bonus activities are entered in a prize drawing.  Adaptive Technology and Services also holds an Open House during this time.

Access Services Commons Desk Stop:

The stop will introduce students to the services offered at the CommonsServices desk, such as course reserves, circulating material, and library accounts. Students get their certificate stamped and have the option to participate in bonus activities.  

Stacks Tour Bonus Activity:

Students will learn about how collections are arranged, call numbers, light timers in the stacks,"I want it," and alert them that theft happens. Somewhere along the tour they may hear a lion roaring.  Students participating in the tour are entered in a prize drawing.

Online Bonus Activity:

The online bonus activity is placing 6 call numbers in correct order.  Students participating in this online activity are entered in a prize drawing.

Adaptive Technology and Services:

AT&S holds an open house for students who use this service. The open house gives new students the opportunity to meet established students and become more comfortable with the services offered by AT&S.

2012 Access Services Open House Committee

  • Pembroke Childs
  • Barbara Coopey
  • Kathy Crissy
  • William Harnish
  • Nicole Nicastro
  • Amy Pfeffer
  • Tracie Wickersham
Open House 2012
Staff members making ready to describe Access Services to students during open house at the library in September, 2012.
Open House 2012
Two staff member tour guides ready to conduct student tours of the stacks during open house at the library in September, 2012.
Open House 2012
Two staff members waiting to conduct students on a tour of the stacks during open house at the library in September, 2012.
Open House 2012
A staff member describing the services provided by Access Services during open house at the library in September, 2012.
Open House 2012
A staff member describing how to find material to students taking a stacks tour during open house at the library in September, 2012.
Open House 2012
A staff member ready to show students wayfinding in the stacks during open house at the library in September, 2012.
Open House 2012
Staff members explaining Access Services services and stamping student maps during open house at the library in September, 2012.
Open House 2012
Staff members assisting a student find her way to other open house stops during open house at the library in September, 2012.