ANNUAL REPORT - TCU Library - Texas Christian University

FRIENDS GIVEWELCOME SUPPORTEvery year, donors and the Friends of the TCU Libraryprovide support and gifts that benefit the library invarious ways.This year the Friends provided funding for the biannualTCU Texas Book Award. S.C. Gwynne’s book, Empireof the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise andFall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribein American History, won the prestigious book awardgiven jointly by the Friends and TCU Press.It’s common practice for members of the Friends of theTCU Library to honor individuals with gifts given tothe Library. With those gifts, the library purchasesitems that become part of collections. The library alsobenefits from gifts from TCU alumni. These gifts enablethe library to deepen its holdings with purchases thatwould normally be beyond our budget. We are mostgrateful for support from the Friends and TCU alumni.“These gifts are always a valuable resource for theTCU Library,” says June Koelker, Library Dean.Book purchased from a giftgiven by Glenna OdomTo learn more about library services, the Friends ofthe Library, or to see online rare books and otherdigital projects, start at the main library page atlibrary.tcu.edu.FRIENDS OF THETCU LIBRARYOFFICERS ANDBOARD OFDIRECTORSSusan SmithPresidentEdward FritzVice PresidentEdward FritzTreasurerKevin KuenzliSecretaryCynthia ReavesPast PresidentMarvin GearhartElizabeth Jane McCuneJune Koelker(Library Dean)Sara SohmerGeorge Sumner2010-2011 FRIENDS EVENTS• Sam C. Gwynne, best-selling author, awardwinningjournalist, historian and 2011 TexasBook Award Winner, spoke about his recent book,Empire of the Summer Moon.• Dr. Manochehr Dorraj, TCU Political ScienceProfessor, spoke on the “Uprising in Egypt andthe Larger Arab World.”• Dr. John Harvey, TCU Economics Professor, gavethe talk “Get the Truth About the Federal Debtand the Deficit.”• Dr. Don Coerver, Associate Dean and Professor ofHistory at TCU, spoke on “Drugs, Immigrationand the War on the Border.”IMPACTING BYEDUCATINGBuilding skills and best practicesStudent workers are an important part of the libraryworkforce. The TCU Library equips its team withstudent workers that provide a friendly and personalatmosphere, which directly relates to the students andpatrons of the library. Working in the library is a greatopportunity for these future Frog graduates as theylearn true life skills and a responsible work ethic.Marnie Nguyen, a freshman marketing and financemajor, is one of 17 students who work at the InformationCommons (IC) Desk. Like other student workers,Nguyen provides quality customer service, technicalassistance and simply enhances the entire libraryexperience.“This is my first year to work in the library,” saysNguyen. “I enjoy assisting others with their needsand having the chance to be part of the library’s workenvironment. It’s a great place to meet people, butmostly, a great place to gain knowledge and the bestwork experience needed to be successful in life.”What’s it like working in the library? One day can beassisting individuals with technical support anotherday it’s learning and perfecting communicationskills, but primarily the TCU Library providesa positive work environment for our students.Working in the library is a highly-valuableeducational experience which can be integratedinto the classroom and professional workforce.“Student workers play an important role in deliveringlibrary services to patrons. While working in the library,they gain knowledge of the essential skills and bestpractices that will be an asset to their career as wellas obtaining professional experience that helps buildtheir resume,” says Desmond Hemphill, informationcommons supervisor.Student Employee and Film, TV and Digital Media major, Frank SackSophomore film, TV and digital media major, FrankSack has worked in the TCU Library for two yearsand says working in the library has been perfect forhim – great supervisor, people and atmosphere. It’slaid back, relaxing, easy going and a great academicresource. “My dad always said working in a universitylibrary is the best job to have as a student – he’s right,”says Sacks. “I have built new and lasting friendships,made connections that will benefit me after graduationand developed skills that are crucial in today’s world.I would definitely recommend getting a job at the TCULibrary to other students.”“...if you are in need of rechargingyour batteries...you have only to stepinto the library.”- Juan Carlos Esquerra, Colombian Statesman andformer ambassador to the United StatesSERVICE (ser - vice) excellence, inclusiveness and dedication in serving ourdiverse stakeholders14 3

RESOURCE TO RESEARCHLibGuides: the library research guideThe mission of subject specialist librarians is to provideintellectual resources aimed at helping students andfaculty with their research needs.The TCU Library continues to come up with innovativeways to support faculty, students and staff in learningand teaching as the library is the regular go-to placeeach semester.LibGuides is a product that allows our subject specialistlibrarians to connect our students and faculty tothe best library resources in any subject area. Eachlibrarian using LibGuides creates a subject guide or“LibGuide,” which is a web page or small group of webpages devoted to a particular subject, such as Dance orAnthropology. Students can easily view LibGuides viathe Internet.The primary purpose of LibGuides is to consolidate themost important resources for a topic into one easy-tofindlocation. Students of this generation face manyinformation and research choices. With a large amountof high-quality sources provided by the library and amix of high- and low-quality sources found at varioussites on the Internet and other locations, LibGuideshelp direct students to the best choice of resources ashand-selected by our librarians.Another frequent use of LibGuides is during libraryinstruction classes. Often, faculty ask our subjectspecialist librarians to teach their students how tofind and use resource information as it relates to aresearch paper or project. Some librarians incorporateLibGuides into their training sessions and advertisetheir LibGuides during these sessions, so studentshave a resource to consult once training is complete.For convenient purposes, LibGuides contain contactinformation for our librarians, including e-mail, phonenumbers and office hours so a student might set up anin-person appointment with the librarian. A “chat” boxcan also be found, allowing students to communicatein real-time with the librarian who authored the page.Because LibGuides has value for students in TCU’sonline programs, such as the online Nurse Anesthesiaprogram. Online classes using eCollege can includeLibGuides within those online learning environments.A big plus: LibGuides are easy for our librarians tomake subject guides using the product. Furthermore,once created, our librarians can modify the guides asneeds change on our university campus and we addnew resources. All of these aspects make LibGuidesan excellent product for our library to use in supportof the information needs of our faculty and studentpopulation.ONLINE EXHIBIT:REMINISCENT OFTCU BASEBALLWith the 2011 Horned Frog TCU baseballteam having another winning season, specialcollections believed it was a perfect time to featurephotographs of TCU baseball over the years.The Play Ball! TCU Baseball Through the Yearsonline exhibit features a collection of photostracking the evolution of baseball uniformsthrough Horned Frog history. From wool to doubleknit,baseball uniforms have come a very longway from the plain styles of 100 years ago. Theold uniforms were unique with lots of characterfor the day.Uniforms from the early days fashioned the baggyknicker-style pants and big, over-sized shirts --these baseball uniforms were considered chic andclassy. Times and styles have changed.TCU baseball uniforms have gone through manychanges making them much more colorful andeye-catching not to mention the variety of versions-- sleeveless, pinstripe, white, gray, purple, black,you never know what you might see in today’sgame.You can enjoy this celebration of TCU baseball’ssartorial splendor at library.tcu.edu, click on theSpecial Collections icon and go to web exhibits.TCU Baseball 1966Matt Carpenter 2006AddRan Baseball Team 1901Gavin Millay 1995library.edu.tcu: go to Research and Tools, click on Research GuidesRESOURCE SHARING (re - source shar - ing) expanded opportunities throughcollaboration with internal and external partnersTEAMWORK (team - work)superior results through cooperationand mutual respectMatt Purke 2010Jerome Pena 201112 5

THE ULTIMATE IN GROUP STUDYDuring the 2010-2011 academic year, the FrogPod study areas have become more and morepopular with students. It’s the hot spot forstudents to collaborate on group work.Students always seek out the library to gettheir work done, but now group work hasbecome more and more common and teamingup in the library to work on projects seems tobe the norm.Frog Pods are especially popular amongundergraduates these days. The TCU Libraryhas six Frog Pods, which were created andequipped specifically for students to joinforces. These ultimate group study areas havebecome the ideal private area for TCU studentstudy groups of three or more. Each FrogPod is designed with plenty of space to plan,study, review and prepare for group projects/presentations and tests.The Library wanted to design a work area thatallowed students to create a positive learning,work environment where they could easilycomprehend and interact with their projectcounterparts; therefore, each pod is equippedwith what students need to be successful.Pods 1-4 are equipped with a PC and two20-inch display monitors, a conference table,seating for up to six people and a fixed andmobile dry erase board.Pods 5-6 are equipped with a PC and one52-inch diagonal wall-mounted monitor, aconference table, seating for up to 10 peopleand a mobile dry erase board.“It has been extremely helpful to have aconsistent location to meet with other studentsas well as having great resources like a largecomputer screen, portable keyboard and dry erase board,” said Cheryl Martin, Senior Dietetics major. “It’s a space thatencourages collaboration, but best of all, its an area that suppports students.LUXEMBOURGAMBASSADOR VISITSTCU LIBRARYIn November 2010, the TCU Library received a visit fromthe Luxembourg Ambassador, Jean-Paul Senninger, to theUnited States as he was very much interested in seeing thecollection housed in the Pate Luxembourg Room.His Excellency was quite impressed with the hundredsof items in the Luxembourg collection. These itemsinclude valuable sources of information aboutLuxembourg history, culture, travel, social customsand art.TCU’s Library is fortunate to have an extensive collectionof volumes published about the country of Luxembourgand volumes published by companies in Luxembourg.The collection is generously supported by Ms. Joyce PateCapper. Joyce and Aggie Pate shared a life-long interest inLuxembourg. Their generosity coupled with the purchasingassistance of Dr. James Newcomer, led to the availability oftoday’s collection.NARA GIVES LIBRARYLOADS OF MICROFILMThe TCU Library received 290 boxes from the NationalArchives and Record Administration (NARA) this springcontaining 373 different titles on microfilm.The thousands of rolls of microfilm were given to TCUwhen NARA moved. Subject matter ranges from diplomaticdispatches to ship manifests to military records rangingfrom the late 1700s through the mid-1900s. Materials arestill needing to be processed and incorporated.His Excellency,Jean-PaulSenningerduring his visitto the TCULibraryFrog Pods are the NOW to a successful study environment.290 boxes of microfilm6 11

LIBRARIANS ARE KEY TO VALUABLERESOURCESThe eCollege has caught the interest of many TCU students as this online, web-enhanced program supportsand educates many students by helping them become highly successful, professional individuals. Contributingto the student’s academic success are our subject specialist librarians who provide needed valuable resources.Students enrolled in the eCollege program receive the samepersonalized, valuable research and resource assistance from oursubject librarians as on-campus students. Through an innovativepartnership with faculty, the library has established a processwhere students can access a subject specialist librarian for theironline courses.“The content and resources we are able to provide benefit thestudent, faculty and college,” says Robyn Reid, Social SciencesLibrarian. “Our goal is to provide easier access to students for theirresources and uniquely built content for the student in their specificarea of study.”The premise is simple. Faculty can request a subject specialistlibrarian be enrolled as a teacher’s assistant in their online courseshell. Once the librarian is enrolled in the course shell, they areable to:• Provide contact information for individualized researchassistance• Provide links to Library Research Guides (LibGuides) speciallytailored to a subject being taught• Participate in eCollege discussion• Create PowerPoint presentations to address specific research topics within the courseTCU’s subject specialist librarians are key to a student’s success with research and accessing information forcourse projects. What’s particularly beneficial to our students and faculty, is our librarians have achieved a highlevelof experience in information literacy as an essential skill, allowing them to professionally and successfully:• Determine the amount of information a student needs• Access needed information effectively and efficiently• Evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into theirknowledge base and value system• Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purposeAdditionally, librarians are an asset to any faculty member using eCollege. Being enrolled in eCollege courseshells give librarians the opportunity to collaborate with faculty members and integrate information literacyinto the curriculum at TCU.MUSIC/MEDIA LIBRARY GETSPRICELESS COLLECTIONThe TCU Music/Media Library was the gratefulrecipient of the large collection of musicologyand music history books gathered and housedby Dr. Michael Meckna, TCU Professor of MusicHistory and Musicology, for the past 21 years.Upon his retirement in May 2011, Dr. Mecknadonated all of these tomes of musicologicalscholarship to the Library. Several volumes werepart of the Dr. Michael Winesanker collectionfrom his tenure as musicology professor andleader of the TCU School of Music (1956-1981).Some volumes contain notes from performers orauthors presented to the professors includinga lovely inscription by noted pianist and TCUartist-in-residence (1967-1983), Madame Lili Kraus.The books are in excellent condition and are welcomed as we replace some ofthe historically necessary, but very worn volumes already owned by the Library.PHOTOS EXHIBITED OFFEMALE SOLDIERSIn the Fall of 2010, the TCU Library exhibited photographson the presence and participation of female soldiers in theMexican Revolution. In support of this exhibit, SpanishProfessor Maria Zalduondo held several talks and showedfilms on the role that Mexican women played in the Revolution.The exhibit used photographic reproductions from collectionsat the Dolph Brisco Center for American History in Austin,The University of Texas at Arlington Special Collections andbooks from the TCU Library’s collection.Ammie E. Harrison, Arts and Humanities Librarian, SusanSwain, Special Collections and Professor Maria Zaluondoconstructed the exhibit that was displayed in the library’satrium.LIBRARY STAFFRETIRESAfter 32 years, BarbaraStandlee retired onJuly 31, 2010. As anadministrative assistantin the Dean’s office,Barbara worked with Dr.Paul Parham, Dr. FredHeath, Mr. Bob Seal andcurrent Dean, Dr. JuneKoelker.Karen Tjarks retired onDecember 9, 2010 after23 years as a ComputerSupport Specialist. Karenwas instrumentali n providing technicalsupport to library staff.Female soldiers in the Mexican Revolution,1910-192010 7

MOBILE COMPACTSHELVINGIf you spend time in the TCU Library, you know theshelves are filled to capacity with books! One solutionto address collection storage was to install some highdensitymobile compact shelving.During fall semester 2010, the library increased thestorage capacity in the closed stacks threefold throughcompact shelving.What materials are currently on compact shelving?- The United States Serial Set, a nearlycomplete run- Additional government documents- Materials from Special Collections- Several reference worksItems housed on compact shelving can easily beretrieved by staff within hours.COLLECTIONHIGHLIGHTSSPECIAL COLLECTIONS PURCHASED TWOMAJOR RARE BOOKS, adding to TCUs SpecialCollection holdings of rarity and historical significance.The first purchase isa poem, Timbuctoo,by Alfred LordTennyson, publishedin Cambridge in1829. Described as“of absolute rarity”this magnificentpoem is the separateoffprint of the poemTennyson submittedfor the chancellor’s prize for poetry in the summerof 1829 while an undergraduate in Trinity College,Cambridge. The poem won the Chancellor’s Medal forpoetry. Additionally, it is an interesting addition toour collection as it once formed part of the group ofJohn Spoor’s books, which were sold in 1939. SpecialCollections currently holds 58 other items which wereonce part of the Spoor Collection, all of which bareSpoor’s bookplate.The other major purchase is Essaies Politicke andMorall by Daniel Tuvill in 1608. This is the first editionof one of the earliest collections of essays in Englishand the first book by DanielTuvill who died 1660. Tuvillwas a well-educated and widelyread clergyman, who should be“included along with FrancisBacon, William Cornwallisand Henry Peacham as thosewho, following the example ofMontaigne in France, helpedto make the informal essayan important achievement ofseventeenth century Englishliterature” - Irving Ribner,Yearbook of English Studies.TCU LIBRARYLAUNCHESFrogScholarNew library search engineWouldn’t it be nice to have the capability to researchinformation online that’s available with one click?FrogScholar, powered by Summon services, providesinstant research gratification for students, faculty andlibrarians – it’s a simple and fast search engine thathelps individuals discover relevant information on anytopic from the TCU Library collections.FrogScholar went live March 2011 and immediatelystudents took to the ease of the Google-like search ofmaterial found in library collections. Located on thelibrary’s homepage, FrogScholar searches thousandsof excellent journals, books and newspaper articlesand delivers full content via the TCU Library onlinesubscriptions. FrogScholar provides one search box fora researcher to enter their topic and then quickly getreliable results in one significant categorized list.Accessing FrogScholar is simple: the user cansearch FrogScholar from any computer, anywhere.On-campus or off-campus, 24/7! To connect toFrogScholar resources off-campus, researchers simplylogon with their regular TCU username and passwordwhen prompted by the system. It’s that easy!“FrogScholar is a painless way to introduce even themost habitual “Googlers” to the high-quality researchsources provided through the TCU Library,” says LauraSteinbach, Research Librarian.The goal of FrogScholar is to provide a single andconvenient discovery system for our articles, books,journals and other material through a single interfacethat’s simple and effective.LIBQUAL: HELPINGTO IMPROVELIBRARY SERVICESWHAT IS LIBQUAL AND WHYWOULD THE TCU LIBRARYCONDUCT A LIBQUAL SURVEY?LibQual is a national assessmenttool that surveys perceptions oflibrary service quality acrossthree dimensions: Library Service,Information Control and Libraryas Place.Available from the Association of Research Librariesas a web-based tool, the survey enables universitylibraries around the country to benchmark localcampus perceptions of library service with nationalpatterns. The TCU Library administered the surveythis spring and had close to 1700 from the campuscommunity participate in the survey. (We were reallypleased with the response rate!)We learned that the TCU campus community perceivesa higher level of service quality on the TCU campusthan is typical for most North American libraries.Given our crowded building conditions , these resultswere gratifying.INNOVATION (in - no - va - tion)novel, flexible and creative approaches toservices, technologies and resourcesA second compact shelving installation will take placeduring the summer of 2011, increasing the storagecapacity even further.8 9