Text a Librarian

We will begin using Text a Librarian (TaL) as part of our Ask a Librarian services when we enter the fall semester. I have placed a copy of the Quick Start Guide and a copy of Chat/Texting Abbreviations in the flip file on the Reference Desk. The guide is a quick read. In fact, I have highlighted some of the significant parts of the program for easy access. I believe almost everyone who works at the desk has been through some level of training for use of the microboard. If you have any questions or need help, please let me know so that we can make this service easy to use.

In case you have forgotten your username, I have a list at my desk. The password will be added to the Password page in the flip file.

Jon W. is working on changes to the Ask a Librarian page with an addition of a Text a Librarian page, and Jason is working on promotional materials. The plan is to promote/unveil the service at the SGA Organizational Fair on Thursday, August 20.

Band Camp Kids

We've had several issues this past week with the band camp kids. If you see band camp kids in the library, you are asked to remove them from the building.

See the camp director's response:

I'm sorry that we had disruptive band students in the library. We will take care of the situation. The band camp students don't have any reason to be in the library, so if any more wander in, you can ask them to leave. Thank you for getting the names of some of the disruptive students. We will make contact with them.

I apologize for the disturbances. I will get word around that none of the campers should be in the library building. Thank you for letting me know of the problem and we will address it with the students.


Cordially,

Keith Talley
SWOSU Music Camp Director