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DEAN'S UPDATE: A LOOK BACK AT FISCAL YEAR '12
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 The planning for a new year is traditionally accompanied by reflection on what happened over the past twelve months. Fiscal year 2012 was a milestone year for the future of Drexel University Libraries. The year began with the Libraries' |
DREXEL FACULTY AND STAFF JOIN IN CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
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 On Monday, June 11th, over forty Drexel faculty, and professional staff gathered to toast the last day of spring classes and join in cross-disciplinary conversations at the second ScholarSip event. More >>> |
LIBRARIES' WEB PRESENCE UNDERGOES ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT AND IMPROVES EXPERIENCE FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY USERS
The Libraries web presence underwent an accessibility audit in spring 2012 which reviewed 100 of the Libraries most popular pages and gauged accessibility for assistive technology users. More >>>
WHERE IS THE REFERENCE DESK AT W. W. HAGERTY LIBRARY?
A big change was made at W. W. Hagerty at the start of summer quarter - the Reference Desk was removed! It may appear to have been an abrupt change, and is certainly a noticeable one, but it was the result of months of research and planning. More>>>
LIBRARIES LAUNCH FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS AT W. W. HAGERTY LIBRARY
Drexel recently has acknowledged a need to provide additional alternative group study environments, creating the Library Learning Terrace and now, after nearly 30 years of heavy use, W. W. Hagerty Library is ready for a renovation. More >>>
NEW CALENDAR FEATURE ON WEBSITE MAKES FINDING HOURS, EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS EASIER
The Libraries launched a new calendar during spring term, making hours, events and workshops easier than ever to find on the website. More >>>
TYPOGRAPHY DESIGNS INSTALLED AT LIBRARY LEARNING TERRACE
Designs created by Drexel typography students during the fall 2011 term were installed on the Herman Miller Hub at the Library Learning Terrace during the spring term. More >>>
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HOLLY TOMREN, Head of Metadata Services, presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Anaheim, California on June 25, 2012. Her presentation was entitled, Managing Metadata for e-Book Collections.
LIBRARIES' DEWEY DECIMATORS WIN EMPLOYEE OLYMPICS WALK/RUN RELAY
Libraries staff competed in the Drexel Employee Olympics, bringing home a first place finish in the walk/run relay. More >>>
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