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- "Big Sign Group" recommendations were approved and implemented (mostly) - improving the external signage of our spaces.
- SWOT analysis was created using PSUX member's knowledge and data from 2011 Space Study. This analysis and Space Study data helped inform the Shepley Bulfinch work.
- Stephanie participated in Institute-wide Teaching and Learning Committee.
- Successful experiment in forming the "small-scale improvements subgroup" (SSIS). Group created four pages of improvements, fixes, recommendations and priorities for the public space in Rotch Library. With assistance from many - 80% of this list has been enacted upon and the physical space of Rotch looks better, hopefully works better for users, and addresses a number of comments compiled in the 2011 space study.
- Stephanie worked with Cassandra Fox and Mike Smith - completed renovation of Barker 8th floor.
- After user feedback (re: 8th floor space) was gathered - more improvements were made. Installation of additional wireless access points (on the 8th floor and other floors), artwork, and attempts at regulating temperature.
- Worked to build a relationship with the Public Art Curator at the List Gallery. The 8th floor of Barker has benefited thus far - and more art will be added to Barker and Hayden in the coming months.
- Barker 5th floor work is underway.
- Put operational maintenance process in place for the Information Intersection - working with Mike Smith and his staff, and Joanne Samuelson.
- Pitched beta idea for the Info Intersection - IRS took it up and tried it last spring.
4. Marketing - Remlee & Stephanie
3 Three UX members are on Marketing Team. They brought a focus on virtual marketing, web services and physical spaces.
- Implemented form to make it easy for staff to request marketing support, and it. It's being used frequently.
- Continued to maintain the news blog and train our bloggers.
- Continued the Libraries’ social media marketing and communications program, including:
- Twitter feed, leading the feed to over 5000 followers
- Facebook page for the Libraries
- Foursquare locations with tips at each library location
- Also explored using Pinterest for marketing
- Worked on new templates for local signage.
- Worked on new map/guide.
5. Betas - Remlee
Continued to maintain betas page for current, retired, and graduated experimental library services. New betas included:
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