Week 3

Tu 9/18, 5:00-8:00
Duties: Besides continuation of regular circulation duties this week, investigated online references, in particular those dealing with interlibrary loans.
Evaluation: Still should do more practice in interlibrary loan procedure, as this might be a large part of public service (especially faculty requests).

Wed 9/19, 5:15-8:15
Duties: Did some shelf reading tonight, adjusting printmaking section. Went through Visual Resource Center again, focusing on 35mm slide section and refilling samples in the Art History Class drawer for practice. Familiarized myself with serials on shelf (but need to get particulars from L. Bourgoin on further instruction in that regard).
Evaluation: Feel confident after these 3 weeks in ability to assist patrons in locating and obtaining (checking out) materials and in organizing those materials back into the general collection for future use. In remaining 72 hours left to complete Practicum, should learn ‘behind the scenes’ office work to support/enhance that public service (more online reference work perhaps).
Note to self: Go over with L. Bourgoin on what instruction is needed to accomplish above. Ask for critique on Practicum (B)Log and see what else is needed to supply her with complete information – in order to be more self-sufficient when working alone. Also ‘firm up’ new schedule for weeks while full time staff support is being sought.