Arizona and California library updates
Posted: October 28, 2024
ATSU Arizona Campus Library Updates
We’re pleased to announce several recent enhancements to our library:
- New Staff Member: Our library has welcomed a new member, Laura Barkema, who has joined us as the Liaison and Communications Librarian. Laura brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles at the Boston Public Library and is eager to contribute to our library community.
- Study Space Improvements: We’ve made several improvements to our study spaces to create a more conducive learning environment. Inspirational posters have been added to the walls to motivate students, and a reading treadmill has been installed in one of our larger study rooms. To use the treadmill, simply reserve the study room in advance.
- Resumption of 3D Printing: We’re excited to announce the return of 3D printers to the AZ campus. Come and watch the 3D printers in action. We are ready to continue assisting students and faculty with their projects. To request a 3D print, simply submit your design through our online portal. We also offer resin printing capabilities for faculty members, though there is a fee associated with this service.
- Student Wellness Fair: Library staff participated in the Student Wellness Fair this October where we showcased our various library resources that promote wellness, including treadmill desks, yoga ball chairs, puzzles, coloring books, and access to Libby.
ATSU California Campus Library Updates
- Work Study: Our library is in the process of hiring work-study students for the October 2024-June 2025 fiscal year.
- Study Space Improvements: Dean Sauers converted three rooms to study spaces, complete with two wall-hung white boards, which can accommodate up to 3-4 students and can be reserved within the “Reserve a Study Room” page.
- Expansion of physical text collection: We’re excited to announce the development of the Diversity Collection as well as the expansion of physical textbook offerings. There is one copy of every text book listed on the CCPA Didactic courses syllabi available for reserve check-out.
We hope these updates will enhance your library experience and support our students’ and faculty’s learning and research. If you have any questions or require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Hal Bright (hbright@atsu.edu) in Arizona or Dot Winslow (dorothywinslow@atsu.edu) in California.