Welcome, Isaac!
Isaac Watkins grew up in Yellville, AR, a small town about 100 miles to the east. He loves nature, exploration, and is passionate about science and education.
Three Weird Questions:
Name one short-term goal.
The first thing on my list is to receive my Bachelor’s Degree of Mathematics. I have 27 credit hours remaining, and I hope to finish in two years. After that, I will apply to graduate school so that I can one day be an instructor.
If you could close your eyes and be anywhere on Earth when they opened, where would you be?
If I could close my eyes and be anywhere when they opened, I would be in my mother’s kitchen with my fiancé, cooking a meal for my family.
I am a Library Technician, so I will be assisting students with anything they need at the circulation desk. I’m also responsible for processing applications for library privileges, checking materials in and out, and a wide range of other duties to help patrons get what they need.
Stop by Mullins 215 and say hello! Isaac can also be reached at iewatkin@uark.edu or 5-4104.
New Employee Orientation
We will be hosting our annual New Employee Orientation on Wednesday afternoon, August 30 from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. This year, we will meet in Room 104 for a short presentation and then divide into groups for tours of Mullins Library, so the new employees will be more familiar with the library operations and their locations. After the tours, we will meet in the Staff Lounge at 4:30 p.m. for ice cream and introductions. Please have a department representative available from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the department to greet tour groups as they arrive. We are anticipating at least three different groups.
Please also have the new employees in your areas sign up to attend at http://libraries.uark.edu/humanresources/hrcoursesviewall.asp
Thank you for your cooperation!
Open Access Group: An Invitation
All library faculty and staff are welcome to join the University Libraries Open Access Group. The group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 3 PM in Mullins 486. Please join us on Tuesday, 29 August, as we make plans for new academic year. In addition to planning Open Access Week and other events, we’re going to host guest speakers and invite library personnel to give presentations on their own projects. Please bring your ideas!
If you’re not able to attend this meeting but you’d like to participate in the group, please contact Melody Herr [herr@uark.edu].
Computer Tips
It’s that time of year again! Update your calendar with the University holidays at https://its.uark.edu/help/ta/27.php (Hint: sometimes the little Add University Holidays dialogue box hides behind your web browser.)
Calendar of Libraries’ Events – mark your personal calendars!
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Date |
Event |
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8/29 |
Open Access Group Meeting, 3 PM, MULN 486 |
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8/30 |
New Employee Orientation, 3:15-5, Room 104 |
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9/12 |
Mandatory Workplace Violence Awareness Training, 3-4, MULN 104 |
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9/21 |
Privacy & Security for Today’s Library, 10-4, Weare Conference Room |
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10/6 |
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 9-5 |
Out-of-Office Notices
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Name |
Will be Out |
Need Anything, Please Contact (479-575-XXXX) |
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Joel Thornton |
8/29; 9/1-9/5 |
Necia Parker-Gibson 5-8421 |
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Deborah Kulczak |
8/28-9/8 |
Mikey King 5-4657 |
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Charles Sabo |
8/30-9/15 |
Ashley Mitchell 5-3566 or Mandi Smith 5-4812 |