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SUPPORTING THE HEART OF <strong>SFU</strong>Artist’s concept of new WAC Bennett <strong>Library</strong> entry.Plans are underway for some majorupgrades to the WAC Bennett <strong>Library</strong>,and thanks to our donors, we already havefunds ready. Over the past year, nearly 1,000people and organizations have donatedmore than $110,000 for library upgrades.WAC Bennett <strong>Library</strong> was built morethan 45 years ago, so upgrades are requiredto keep up with today’s students, researchers,and faculty who expect information24/7. Immediate revitalization plans are inplace to create vibrant and collaborativelearning spaces for students, faculty andthe community on the second and thirdfloors, including a new main entrance.Dean of <strong>Library</strong> Services and <strong>University</strong>Librarian Charles Eckman says,“The library is the heart of the university,a place where all alumni have spent timewriting papers, preparing for examsand working with friends. So it doesn’tsurprise me that donors have alwaysbeen so generous. I’m looking forwardto continuing our work with our friendsand supporters to improve resources, pilotnew services and enhance physical spacesto support learning and research.”It’s not too late for you to lend a hand.Contact Virginia Hong: 778.782.9341 orvirginia_hong@sfu.ca.<strong>SFU</strong> LIBRARY UPDATEPublished by <strong>SFU</strong> <strong>Library</strong><strong>Simon</strong> <strong>Fraser</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6778.782.6704 library@sfu.ca www.lib.sfu.caCharles Eckman, DeanBarry Shell, writer and editorCopyright © 2012 Permission granted toreproduce articles for <strong>SFU</strong> promotionalpurposes. Comments and suggestionswelcomed.ISSN 1929-316X (Print)ISSN 1929-3178 (Online)STAFF ADVANCEMENTS AND MOVESAssociate <strong>University</strong>Librarian (AUL) forCollections & ScholarlyCommunication ToddMundle accepted an appointmentas <strong>University</strong> Todd MundleLibrarian at Kwantlen Polytechnic<strong>University</strong> effective May 1st, 2012. Toddcame to <strong>SFU</strong> in 1995, first as Head ofthe Interlibrary Loans and TelebookUnit, and then via a promotion in 1999to become Head of the CollectionsManagement Division. From 2002 to thepresent Todd has served as AUL.While <strong>SFU</strong> <strong>Library</strong>looks for a replacementfor Mundle, Patty Gallilee(Head, Acquisitions/Serials Division) willserve as Acting AUL for Patty GallileeCollections & Scholarly Communication.Don Taylor (Assistant Head, AccessServices) will serve as Acting Head,Acquisitions/Serials Division.Meanwhile, BaharakYousefi will become Headof the <strong>Fraser</strong> <strong>Library</strong> at<strong>SFU</strong> Surrey effective July1st. Yousefi comes to <strong>SFU</strong>from Capilano <strong>University</strong> Don Taylorwhere she is serving as electronicresources and liaison librarian. Yousefiis well known to the <strong>SFU</strong> community;prior to Capilano she served in theNEW LOOK FOR THE NEWSLETTERAs you may have noticed, this issue of the<strong>SFU</strong> <strong>Library</strong> Update has been redesigned.Josh Laidlaw of <strong>SFU</strong>’s Design Group createdthe new look.In addition, this is the first issue of <strong>Library</strong>Update that is published and distributedin both paper and electronic <strong>version</strong>s.We will continue to produce a paper <strong>version</strong>of the newsletter, but those who wishto receive the latest issue automatically intheir email inboxes can now subscribe atwww.lib.sfu.ca/update. It’s free.<strong>SFU</strong> <strong>Library</strong> as a liaisonlibrarian. Her backgroundalso includes significantmanagement experience atChapters Bookstore. Yousefihas a record of success in Baharak Yousefideveloping innovative programming andengaging diverse communities in all ofher professional endeavours, includingher work as librarian at Vancouver Public<strong>Library</strong> and with the social discoverysystem, Bibliocommons. Yousefi is an<strong>SFU</strong> alumna with an MA in Women’sStudies.Nicole White wasappointed coordinator ofthe <strong>Library</strong>’s new ResearchCommons in December2011. Since then Whitehas coordinated workshop Nicole Whiteofferings and the development of onlinetutorials under the Research Commonsbrand, as well as participating inprogram planning discussions with theOffice of Graduate Studies and otherpartners. A reorganization is bringingmore staff to the Research Commonsincluding the complex operations of theThesis Office. To reflect the increasingprofile of the Research Commons,White has been promoted to the rank ofDivision Head and her new title will beHead of the Research Commons. •To reduce costs and save trees weencourage fans of the <strong>Library</strong> to switch toour e-newsletter. Or you can downloadprintable <strong>version</strong>s of the paper newsletter.All issues of <strong>Library</strong> Update are availableas pdf files in the online archive at: www.lib.sfu.ca/whats-new/newsletter.Please subscribe to receive the newsletterby e-mail. And let us know if youhave any questions or comments aboutthe new look and feel: shell@sfu.ca. •4 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UPDATE MAY 2012

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