It’s nearly that time of the year again when fit able bodied students, well most of them anyway, sprint, run, stumble, and puff up the 11 levels of 264 stairs, a 53m vertical climb. So aren’t you glad then that I’m only asking you to stand at one of the levels, cheering these brave souls on, tending to the wounded and fallen, and keeping wayward students from wandering into the runners way. This is a crazy fun event and an enjoyable way for library staff to get involved in student events. Past helpers have always said they enjoyed themselves. So don’t be nervous, give it a go if you haven’t before, or do it again – come on, you know you want to.
Race starts at 12 noon. Helpers will meet at 11.50 am for a briefing. Prior to the race you will be assigned your level and advised on what you need to do (which isn’t much). If you have any questions or want to put your hand up like a champ then contact Megan Dale.
Chantel Inch is talking to staff from across UC about Cross Unit Cooperation. Cross-Unit Cooperation has been identified as one of the top university wide areas of focus arising from the staff survey conducted in 2013. Chantel is interested in feedback from library staff to better understand what can be done to improve Cross-Unit Cooperation. All staff are therefore invited to attend a meeting with Chantel which is scheduled for this Thursday 31st July from 2-3pm in Room 210, James Hight Library. It is desirable that all areas of the library are represented.
Please see the attached document which outlines the meetings purpose and some areas that staff can consider before the meeting to aid discussion.
Chantel Inch is talking to staff from across UC about Cross Unit Cooperation. Cross-Unit Cooperation has been identified as one of the top university wide areas of focus arising from the staff survey conducted in 2013. Chantel is interested in feedback from library staff to better understand what can be done to improve Cross-Unit Cooperation. All staff are therefore invited to attend a meeting with Chantel which is scheduled for this Thursday 31st July from 2-3pm in Room 210, James Hight Library. It is desirable that all areas of the library are represented.
Please see the attached document which outlines the meetings purpose and some areas that staff can consider before the meeting to aid discussion.
On Thursday 10th July, UC will be hosting an Open Day (last year this was called Information Day). Like last year the libraries will be offering tours and drop in sessions on the day. Events Coordinator Caroline Burt is calling for volunteers to also help around campus on the day in the following areas:
1. Campus Ambassadors – will be required to:
a. Head counts in sessions
b. Giving directions
c. Being a friendly face around campus
2. Van drivers for Halls of Residence tours.
3. Survey collectors.
You are welcome to volunteer for part of the day if you wish. All help will be appreciated. Please discuss with your line manager and contact Caroline directly.
All staff are invited to attend a meeting with Rod Carr, 3 July 2014, 2.30-3.30pm, Undercroft Room 101. Dr Carr meets with each department once a year and will be talking with library staff to give a general update on the University and to answer any questions staff may have.
On Thursday 10th July, UC will be hosting an Open Day (last year this was called Information Day). Like last year the libraries will be offering tours and drop in sessions on the day. Events Coordinator Caroline Burt is calling for volunteers to also help around campus on the day in the following areas:
1. Campus Ambassadors – will be required to:
a. Head counts in sessions
b. Giving directions
c. Being a friendly face around campus
2. Van drivers for Halls of Residence tours.
3. Survey collectors.
You are welcome to volunteer for part of the day if you wish. All help will be appreciated. Please discuss with your line manager and contact Caroline directly.
A reminder that Dr Meyer will be giving a lecture on Web archives: The future of researching the Internet’s past today from 12-1pm in Room 210. All staff welcome to attend.
Just a reminder that staff are invited to attend a lecture by Dr Eric Meyer, from the Oxford Internet Institute on ‘Web archives: the future of researching the Internet’s past’. The lecture will be held next Friday 4th April from 12:00pm – 1:00pm in Room 210 James Hight Library.
Library staff are invited to attend a lecture by Dr Eric Meyer, from the Oxford Internet Institute (http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/people/meyer/), on ‘Web archives: The future of researching the Internet’s past’. This lecture will be held on Friday 4th April from 12:00pm – 1:00pm in Room 210 James Hight (Level 2). Dr Meyer is a Canterbury/Erskine Fellow.
