Welcome, Megan!
I’m Megan Wilson. I am a junior journalism major and I’ll be the yearbook editor in chief next year!
Three Weird Questions
If you could have chosen the era in which you were born, which would you choose and why?
The 80’s! I would’ve loved to go to high school in the 90’s.
What is the first concert you attended?
The Jonas Brothers
What’s your favorite guilty pleasure when it comes to candy?
Chocolate chip cookies! I eat them almost everyday.
I work in the PR department. I help create content for the Libraries’ social media accounts and write for Arkansauce.
Call for Proposals: ALPS Conference
APLS is seeking proposals for the upcoming Fall Conference in Rogers on Sept. 22. Any subject relevant to paraprofessionals is relevant. If you have interest, please see the attached session proposal form. Completed forms may be sent to starcitylibrary@gmail.com.
NNLM Webinar Series
A new National Network of Libraries of Medicine webinar series will comprise 4 separate sessions addressing specific accessibility topics. Each session is eligible for 1 Medical Library Association CE. All webinars begin at noon. https://nnlm.gov/classes/universal-design-learning-accessibility-library
- July 11 | Session 1: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to Promote Framework Principles Adoption, Student Engagement and Active Learning
- July 18 | Session 2: Promoting Accessible Document Creation
- July 25 | Session 3: Building Accessible Websites
- August 1 | Session 4: Accessibility in Procurement
User Services Summer Training Series
User Services will host a series of trainings throughout the summer. While primarily intended for personnel who work the service desks on Mullins Level 2, all library personnel are invited to attend. Morning sessions will be repeated in the afternoon to accommodate various work schedules.
Thursday | July 19 | 10:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. | MULN 472B
Topic: Customer Service Basics and Understanding the Reference Interview
Kathleen Lehman will review the basic ideas for providing good customer service and for using a “reference interview” to ensure we provide the patrons with the information that they truly seek.
Sustainability Tip of the Week
Have you heard of grasscycling? It’s easy! Simply leave the grass clippings on your lawn after mowing. Your lawn will be healthier, our landfills will see less yard waste, AND it will save you time.
Out-of-Office Notices
| Name | Dates | Need Anything, Please Contact (479-575-XXXX) |
| Sherryl Faulkner-Robinson | 6/22-29 | Kathleen Lehman, kalehman@uark.edu, 5-7058 |
| Brian Curtis | 7/2-6 | |
| Robin Roggio | 7/2-6 and 7/25-27 | Christina Wampler, crm005@uark.edu or Jonathan Anthony, jxa018@uark.edu, 5-5311 |
| Deborah Kulczak | 7/5-6 | Mikey King, mikey@uark.edu, 5-4657 |
| Judy Robinson | 7/5-16 | Mary Gilbertson, mag@uark.edu, 5-5417 or Janell Prater, jprater@uark.edu, 5-4726 |
| Marianne Williams | 7/8-30 | |
| Kim Anderson | 7/12-22 | Benton Cate, charlesc@uark.edu, 5-5519 |
| Matthew Kelly | 7/16-20 | Kelvin Summerville or Isaac Watkins, 5-2240 |
| Lynaire Hartsell | 7/23-31 | Sherryl Faulkner-Robinson, srobins@uark.edu, 5-8442 |
Calendar of Libraries’ Events – mark your personal calendars!
| Date | Event |
| 7/5 | New Patron Applications, 10:30 OR 3:45, MULN 427B |
| 7/19 | Customer Service Basics and Understanding the Reference Interview, 10:00 OR 3:45, MULN 427B |