Kia ora koutou,

a reminder that this report back is happening tomorrow morning at 11am – 12pm in PJH 210 for those who want to attend.

Ngā mihi,

Rā

What: For those who wanted to hear back the results from the Library Engagement Survey that was run in Sept – Oct,  the project group will be presenting back the findings as well as a chance for Q & A.

When: 11am – 12pm Thursday 5th Dec

Where: PJH 210

The Library’s Herea tō Waka 2020 group recently formed and the work we will be doing is focused around Orientation and Induction combined (first 6 weeks).

The phase ‘herea tō waka’ means to ‘tie up your waka’ and is a reference to what we do when our waka (sailing vessel) comes into landing – we tie it firmly to the shore so that it doesn’t drift away.

The thought behind this translation is that the waka is a metaphor for our students arriving here at UC at the start of their journey and  them tying their waka to the shoreline that is UC/Library to ensure their grounding here is firm.

We will be asking for support with different activities as the work progresses (O-day, Info stall, study buddies etc) early next year. In the mean time, if you would like to know more, feel free to talk to anyone in the group – Margaret, Juliet, Zina, Gavin, Beth, Sean and Rā.

Nau mai tauti mai to Catherine who will be joining the Customer Services team permanently. Catherine has been helping us at PJH for the last 4 months in a fixed term LA position, so it is with great pleasure that we continue to have her in this role.

She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a qualified heritage collection professional and her years spent in the Macmillan Brown team.

She will be working a Tue – Sat week and you will continue to see her creative and engaging displays on a variety of topics throughout the building.

Ngā mihi, Rā

On behalf of Gavin (Library Makerspace Facilitator)

Starting on Monday 9th Sept we will be running a Library Engagement Survey for 28 days until 6th Oct. This will be located in all 3 libraries on catalogue computers or IPads by the information desks.

The aim of the survey is to gather information from users to make sure that we  –

• Offer timely, appropriate support and effective information at the point of need.
• To allow the University of Canterbury Library’s performance to be measured and monitored over time.
• To provide users with the opportunity to communicate openly and honestly with the Library.

We have a goal of trying to get at least 1,500 people to fill this in, so around 53 people a day! Please encourage our users to do this, it is quick and easy and only takes about 5 minutes.

Any questions, please ask anyone from the Survey Project Group – Glenna, Swee Hoon, Rebecca, Juliet or Rā.

Kia ora koutou,

We are currently advertising for a permanent 0.8FTE role in the Customer Services Team.

See details here – https://ucvacancies.canterbury.ac.nz/psc/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=7635&PostingSeq=1

Feel free to share with those who you think may be interested and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.

Ngā mihi,

Rā

Kia ora koutou,

for those who wish to attend, this afternoon from 12 – 1pm is a ‘meet the candidates’ session in PJH Central Library room 210. Its a chance to hear what the nominated General and Academic staff have to say. It’s being facilitated by Ekant Veer and brought to you on behalf of the TEU.

Want help to  promote your display, exhibition or event? What to have engagement across our social media platforms? What to create a blog for Insider’s Guide? The Marketing group now have an easy to use online form located right here on the left hand menu of Counterculture and are always happy to help. Still not sure? You can always email us at librarymarketing@canterbury.ac.nz

Kia ora koutou,

For those who want to join in, a reminder that tomorrow (Friday) is Pink shirt day for those who want to put on their pink glad rags!

More information about what Pink Shirt day is all about can be found here – https://www.pinkshirtday.org.nz/

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!