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A STAFF E-NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 3,2012

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Travel updates and future BY HEATHER OAKLEY opportunities for faculty and staff travel PILLAR: Infrastructure Libraries Distinguished Lecture to feature Vijay Vaitheeswaran Some faculty and staff are required to travel on University business as part of PNHS Update the administrative or professional requirements of their positions. When they Purdue Press set to release travel, the University requires them to follow certain procedures and submit second edition of "A University proper documentation before, during and after their travel. Currently, the of Tradition: The Spirit of process is heavily paper driven but a project is under way to change the way Purdue" travel is handled in the future. BCC Librarian hosted radio segment on WBAA New Travel System Common Reading Program The University is implementing a new travel system called Concur Travel and inviting book suggestions for Expense. Below are some of the benefits of the new system: 2013-14 Elimination of the paper form 17 Request to Travel and Form 25 Request for Libraries new staff Reimbursement Span Plan students learn about Electronic routing of approvals Libraries services some built in policy compliance such as per diem and mileage rates Green Bytes Farewell Visa travel card program to help minimize traveler’s out-of-pocket expenses Libraries Staff A-Z 24 hour travel agency support from ALTOUR Off the Shelf Tools for collecting receipts and documenting expenses (apps for iPhone, Android and Service Anniversaries Blackberry) Congratulations Events There are currently a couple of areas who have implemented Concur. Tentatively, the Libraries, Libraries in the News Purdue University Press and Copyright Offices are scheduled to implement sometime during American Archives Month spring 2013. There will be training, reference materials and additional communication as the What's Cooking? implementation time approaches.

Travel Opportunities for Libraries Staff There will be opportunities in the spring/summer of 2013 for Libraries employees to travel to exhibits at two different conferences. The first is for the Association of College and Research OFF THE SHELF Libraries (ACRL) National Conference that will be held April 10-13 in . The second is for the American Library Association (ALA) Conference held June 27-July 2 in Chicago. The New Listings Libraries will provide bus transportation to visit exhibits at both of these events. There will be more communication in the spring about these opportunities. Account Clerk IV (Clerical) (Posting #1201598)

Continuing Vacancies Libraries Distinguished Lecture to feature Vijay Vaitheeswaran Data Services Specialist PILLAR: Learning (Faculty) (Visit Libraries Web page) (Phone interviews) In this expertly crafted lecture, Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran will examine the Project Archivist for University interconnected innovation mega-trends that are reshaping the world economy. Records (A/P) (Posting It's a beat he's thoroughly covered for “The Economist.” Taking us on a #1201294) (Phone interviews) continent-spanning tour — from traditional hotbeds of innovation to developing Molecular Biosciences markets ready to leapfrog ahead of the competition — Vaitheeswaran shows us Information Specialist (Faculty)

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why innovation is the only competitive advantage in the 21st Century and why (Visit Libraries Web page) it's the only engine driving commerce. As new technologies emerge —and as (Phone interviews) the speed at which they are developed and adopted reduces — the economy reconfigures and Digital Preservation and moves forward. In a brilliant talk that knits together the worlds of technology, energy, Electronic Records Archivist sustainability and the economy, Vaitheeswaran makes these disparate issues resonate for audiences (A/P) (Posting #1201126) who need to know where we stand and how quickly things change in our new innovation economy. (Onsite interviews scheduled) First Year Experience and “Need, Speed and Greed: Welcome to the Innovation Economy” Emerging Technologies Thursday, October 18 Specialist (Faculty) (Visit 7 p.m. Libraries Web page) (In Fowler Hall process) Stewart Center Free and open to the public New Staff

This lecture is made possible by major funding to the Libraries from the estate of Anna M. Akeley, Emily Heitman, Patron Services and is co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost with major contributions from the Burton D. Coordinator, Hicks and HSSEB Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship and the Global Policy Research Institute. Nicole Kong, Geographic Information Systems Specialist A book sale and signing by Von’s Book Shop will follow the lecture. To view all Purdue job postings visit the Purdue employment page. If you have additional questions, contact PNHS Update Julie Hillgrove, 494-2903. BY ALLEN BOL

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Our goal was to remove the four shelving units located in the middle of the Pharmacy, Nursing SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES and Health Sciences (PNHS) library and replace them with additional study tables and Kathy Garner is celebrating 35 years carrels for the students. We began in November at Purdue. 2011 by going through our periodical holdings one by one and identifying which journals were Connie Farris is celebrating 30 years available electronically. The following at Purdue. semester, Vicki Killion highlighted the items Laura Patnaude is celebrating 25 that would be withdrawn. As soon as years at Purdue. Maymester began, the physical part of the project started. Elizabeth Wilkinson is celebrating 5 years at Purdue. With the help of Rachel Moore from Resource Services, I created a batch list of items that could be withdrawn from PNHS. I also sent a list to the Hicks Repository (HKRP) identifying which items could be removed from their collection. As soon as I received notification from Moore, I began pulling the items from the shelf. The Purdue Recycling Department started by providing us with three recycling carts and as soon as they were full I would request a pickup and delivery for three CONGRATULATIONS more carts. This went on daily throughout the summer. Eventually, as space was created, we started shifting the remaining part of the collection. The last book was withdrawn and the shifting of Thank you materials ended two weeks before the start of the 2012 fall semester. Auxiliary Services then came in and removed the four empty shelving units and delivered a study table, chairs and five double By the time this note hits the press I study carrels that were once used in Hicks Undergraduate Library. will be retired from Purdue Libraries. I would like to thank all of the friends In total, 3,401 bound and 2,360 unbound items equaling 2,400 linear feet of shelving were and colleagues who have made the removed from PNHS. past 13 years so memorable. What was Please stop in and see our revamped study space when you are in the neighborhood. supposed to be a temporary job until our youngest son graduated from high school developed into an ongoing position that began in the Technical Purdue University Press set to release second edition of "A Services department, moving out into University of Tradition: The Spirit of Purdue" the real world of an actual library (Psychology) and then back to the PILLAR: Scholarly Communication behind-the-scenes activities of Resource Services. Compiled by the Purdue Reamer Club “A University of Tradition” is a fascinating compilation of history, customs, pictures and facts about Purdue So many people have helped me along University from its founding in 1869 to the present day. Covering all aspects of the way. I remember being asked

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Purdue, from the origin of the nickname of its students and alumni — during my initial interview for my Boilermakers — to a chronological list of major buildings ever constructed on position in the Libraries why I thought the campus of West Lafayette, this book presents the ultimate insider’s guide to I might be a good fit and my answer one of the world’s great universities. With 286 illustrations in color and black was something like, “I enjoy reading.” and white, this book contains a wealth of facts about student, academic, What I discovered is that there is quite sporting and campus traditions, as well as biographical information on all the a bit more to running a university University presidents and other members of Purdue's family, including David Ross, Neil library system than I ever would have Armstrong, Eliza Fowler, Jack Mollenkopf, Helen Schleman and Amelia Earhart. The book guessed. spotlights many items that will spark the memories of any Purdue alumnus or fan. No matter if you were in the “All-American” Marching Band, lived in the Quad, participated in Grand Prix, wrote I plan to use my retirement time for the Purdue “Exponent,” or were on campus when the Boilermakers won the 1967 Rose Bowl, volunteering, quilting and reading, as well as visiting my sons and you will appreciate and enjoy this book. This edition is fully updated for 2012 and includes grandkids. I will miss all of you and information about new landmarks, new traditions, and the incoming twelfth president of the University. hope that we can stay in touch.

The Purdue Reamer Club is a student organization at Purdue University and was founded in 1923. Sincerely, Marsha Hill It is dedicated to fostering the observance of school traditions, supporting all sporting events and aiding in the development of proper school spirit. They are also the caretakers of Special, the much traveled train that is the official mascot of Purdue.

“This book, compiled by the students of the Purdue Reamer Club, is a magnificent collection of many things that make Purdue both a great academic institution and a beloved alma mater. It is a EVENTS celebration of our past and present and prelude to our future.” - Martin C. Jischke, tenth President of Purdue University. Purdue Entomology: A Visual History of the First Fifty Years The book was designed and produced by Heidi Branham, a senior in Visual Communications Archives and Special Collections Design, who is a student employee for the Press and is also a member of the Reamer Club. September 3-December 20 Branham’s involvement demonstrates how students can be involved as interns at places like the HSSE 4th floor Press in taking on very responsible and important roles within the Libraries and the University. STEW

To order a copy of the book visit the Press website or call 1-800-247-6553. Purdue faculty, staff, Exhibit Reception students and alumni will receive a 20% discount by using discount code PURDUE20. The 296 October 12 page hardcover book retails for $29.95. 3:30 p.m. HSSE 4th floor

STEW RSVP here BCC Librarian hosted radio segment on WBAA LCSSAC Lunch-N-Learn Series PILLAR: Scholarly Communication "What Purdue University Press and Scholarly Publishing Services Does" Each year Purdue University’s Black Cultural Center (BCC) features a theme to October 10 be researched and explored throughout the academic year. This year’s theme is Noon-1 p.m. “Motor City Soul: The Birth, Death and Rebirth of Black Detroit.” Many Purdue Press, Room 370 activities and programs have been implemented to help engage students and STEW create informative discourse surrounding Black Detroit. To help provide a RSVP Here hands-on experience, the BCC will conduct a research tour to Detroit from Refreshments provided October 5-9. While there students will learn about the Underground Railroad, examine Detroit as a Midwest Mecca for African Americans, learn about the Purdue Homecoming subsequent struggles following the turbulent 1960s and its slow rebirth in the 21st century and Join the Chorus: 100 Years of 'Hail explore the artistic and musical legacy of the city. Purdue' October 12-13 As part of this program the BCC Librarian, Langston Bates hosted a radio segment on Purdue’s public radio station WBAA on Sept. 30 for the radio segment “Motor City Soul – The Music of Libraries Distinguished Lecture Black Detroit” During the hour broadcast listeners heard a multi-genre representation of music Series produced in Detroit from the early 1940s to present-day. While many people readily assimilate Featuring Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Detroit music as the “Motown-sound,” this broadcast highlighted the rich musical history Detroit "Need, Speed and Greed: Welcome to has in blues, jazz, techno, gospel and hip-hop. All the music included in the show will be added to the Innovation Economy" the multimedia collection in the BCC. October 18 7 p.m.

Fowler Hall Common Reading Program inviting book suggestions for 2013-14 STEW Free and open to the public PILLAR: Scholarly Communication Open Access Week October 22-28

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Details forthcoming Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to suggest a book to be considered for all 2013-14 incoming undergraduate students to read before beginning their studies at Purdue. This All Staff Meeting book will be the fifth selected in Purdue's Common Reading Program. October 29 1:30-3 p.m. To suggest a book, go to the Common Reading website at www.purdue.edu/commonreading. The East Faculty Lounge submission form will be available until Oct. 15. PMU or The program's mission is to provide a common academic experience for all new students — an October 30 experience that sets high academic expectations for students from the beginning of their 10-11:30 a.m. undergraduate careers. It is co-sponsored by Student Access, Transition and Success Programs East Faculty Lounge (SATS) and Purdue Libraries, and is funded by the Office of the Provost. PMU

A Book Selection Committee made up of faculty, staff and students will review book suggestions 75th Anniversary of University for 2013-14 during the fall term and will announce next year's selection in the spring. The book Presses will be distributed to beginning and transfer students during the Summer Transition, Advising and October 31 Registration (STAR) program. 2-3:30 p.m. Faculty Questions should be directed to the co-chairs of the Common Reading Program: Jared Tippets, Lounges director of SATS, at [email protected]; or Robert Freeman, associate professor of Library Science, at [email protected]. GIS Day November 14 Details forthcoming

Libraries new staff Annual Faculty and Staff Recognition PILLAR: Infrastructure December 13 2-3:30 p.m. Carole Tolley STEW 279 Secretary Libraries Administration Office

I started working for Libraries Administration in August as a secretary in the Libraries administrative offices. My primary responsibility is to provide administrative support for the four associate deans. LIBRARIES IN THE NEWS

I am a native of but lived in Pocatello, Idaho for the last 28 years. On a Purdue Today August 27 recent visit to Indiana for my brother’s wedding, I realized that I missed my New faculty members introduced in family and friends here, so when I returned to Idaho I made a life-changing decision to quit my job mini-profiles and move back to Indiana. Ada Emmett Amy Hatfield I most recently worked for Idaho State University as a Management Assistant to the Vice President Clarence Maybee for Research. While living in Idaho, I participated in chariot racing during the winter months. I George Stachokas also enjoy fly fishing, camping, hiking and most recently, I took up mountain biking. I currently live outside the small town of Perrysville. I look forward to moving to the Lafayette area so I can Journal & Courier September 8 spend less time commuting and more time exercising and participating in yoga. Purdue archive keeps Armstrong’s story alive The Libraries community has been so kind and welcoming and because of that I can honestly say I LOVE MY job. I look forward to meeting everyone who works for Purdue Libraries. San Francisco Chronicle September 8 You can find me in Libraries Administration Office, STEW 271 or I can be reached at Purdue archives keeps Neil [email protected] or 49-61127. Armstrong’s story alive

Data Information Literacy Blog September 9 Span Plan students learn about Libraries services Implementing Education – Project updates PILLAR: Learning e-Science Community Blog Span Plan Adult Student Services offers support for adult September 17 nontraditional undergraduate students at Purdue University. Data Curation Profiles Symposium Students are given the opportunity to attend several programs across campus to learn about the services that are available to infoDOCKET September 20 help make their college experience successful. Purdue Archives Keeps Neil Armstrong’s Story Alive For the past few years Mary Dugan has presented a program

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on Libraries services to Span Plan students. This year the program was opened up to include graduate students resulting in a much larger group and so Purdue Today September 27 Dugan was assisted by subject specialists Judy Nixon and Michael Fosmire who also presented to Common Reading Program invites book suggestions the group, focusing on searching specific databases. Purdue Today October 1

Thumbs Up Green Bytes Matt Riehle BY BETTY KROLL Sam Wehrspann Tao Zhang PILLAR: Infrastructure

For my last Green Bytes I would like to say farewell to everyone in the Libraries. I started here at Purdue four years ago on my birthday and what a gift it was! It was such a huge change for me coming from the automotive industry. I would especially like to say thank you to Heather Oakley for hiring me and giving me such a great learning opportunity. It has been a pleasure working in the Business Office and with so many of you throughout the Libraries. I will miss the daily interactions with everyone, and I look forward to seeing all of you around campus. Now off to a new challenge in Health and Human Sciences!

Libraries Staff A-Z October is American Archives Month – an opportunity to raise awareness Candy Scott about the value of archives and its Operations Clerk collections. Currently Archives and Auxiliary Services Special Collections is collaborating with the Entomology Department to Q. What do you enjoy most about your job and why? celebrate their centennial by hosting A. I’ve always enjoyed working with students because they are upbeat and care an exhibit of photos of the first 50 free. They are ready to learn new things, more importantly what they learn in years of their history. “This Auxiliary Services are life skill things they can take with them after their college opportunity is a good example of experience. They learn how to use various tools, how to assemble and fix things, and they learn the promoting archives to the departments importance of team work and trouble shooting. I am always hopeful that they will be independent on campus, as a way to celebrate and self-sufficient when they move on into the real world. milestones and achievements by looking back at how far they have Q. How long have you worked in the Libraries and at Purdue? come,” said University Archivists, A. I’ve been with the Libraries for 11 years and at Purdue 24 years as of October. Sammie Morris.

Q. What is one unforgettable experience that has happened to you or your coworkers while The exhibit, “Purdue Entomology: A working in the library? Visual History of the First Fifty Year” A. Most of my unforgettable experiences have been with students and their mishaps, some of is on display until Dec. 20. which resulted in me taking them to ER. On the bright side I’m relieved to say that no incident was life threatening and now they will have exciting stories to share with their kids when they come go to college.

Q. What is your favorite book, website, movie or database? WHAT'S COOKING? A. The best history book every written, the "Bible". Some of my favorite movies over the years have been “Sound of Music,” “Grease,” “Notebook” and more recently “The Lucky One.” Pumpkin Crunch Cake Visit the Libraries Intranet Q. Coffee, tea, water or soft drink? A. Milk!

Q. What do you like to do for fun? A. Anything and everything with my grandkids. I also like to play cards, watch movies, play guitar and spend time with family and friends whenever I can. COPY DEADLINE

Q. Feel free to include any information about yourself that you would like to share with the Copy for the October 17 issue is due staff? by October 15. Send to A. I don’t like to use the word hate so I will say this, “I strongly dislike politics” and that is the [email protected] worst part about working at Purdue. On the positive side of that statement I would like to add that I’ve always considered Purdue a secure and good place to work. I love people. I’m optimistic and I always try to consider other’s perspective because we all have different opinions on things. We can’t control what others say or do, we can only determine how we are going to allow it to affect us. Life is a journey so make the most of it and love what you do and who you spend your time

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