FY 13 ACRL CoPA Plan for Excellence Implementation Reports
ACRL Unit Name - Eastem New Y ork ACRL Chapter
ACRL Position - Past President
First Name - Tasha
Last Name - Cooper
Email - nacoop01@syr.edu
Value of Academic Libraries: Academic libraries di
with and impact on
institutional outcomes.
4. Develop and deliver responsive pr ional devel programs that build the skills and
capacity for leadership and local data-informed and evid based advocacy.
Our 2013 annual conference on the theme “UX Factor: User Experience and Libraries” provided
opportunities for attendees to consider ways to inform responsive library services through user feedback.
Three speakers provided perspectives on exploring user experiences: Steven Bell, Associate University
Librarian for Research and Instructional Services Paley Library, Temple University and ACRL President:
“Start With a ‘Way We Serve Statement’: Design A Library User Experience for Y our Community” Alex
Wright, Director of User Experience and Product Research at the New Y ork Times and the author of
Glut: Mastering Information Through the Ages Stephanie Hartman, User Experience Librarian, MIT
Libraries, breakout session: User Experience (UX): More Than Just Usability Testing Steven Bell’s
presence and role as current president of ACRL exemplified leadership and modeled a role for national
engagement.
Student Learning: Librarians transform student | and instrt
through creative and innovative collaborations.
1. Build librarian capacity to create new learning environments (physical and virtual) and
instructional practices.
We share information about information literacy-related projects and instructional practices through our
newsletter. For example, our spring 2013 newsletter included an article by Barbara Norelli and Beth
Ruane of Skidmore College, “A Course for Success: Information Literacy for Seniors” and our fall 2012
newsletter included “Getting Faculty and Students to Participate in an Information Literacy Assessment
Project,” by Catherine L. Crohan, Siena College.
4. Build capacity for the librarians’ role in supporting faculty development and the preparation of
graduate students as instructors.
We encourage student participation in our organization. Students attend our events, especially those from
regional programs in library/information fields, and some have participated as presenters.
Research and Scholarly Environment: Librarians accelerate the transition to a more open system of
scholarship.
2. Enhance members' ability to address issues related to digital scholarship and data management.
FY 13 ACRL CoPA Plan for Excellence Implementation Reports
In the fall of 2012, ENY/ACRL co-sponsored an open access event with the University at Albany which
included lightning rounds and a presentation by Edward Corrado, Director of Library Technology,
Binghamton University, “Preservation and Research Data at Binghamton University Libraries.” We
recently discussed forming a Scholarly Communication Special Interest Group, and will discuss this
further in the coming year.
Enabling Programs and Services
1, Education
In addition to our annual conference, our organization supports professional development opportunities
across our geographic region. During 2012-2013, member institutions hosted three regional brown bag
discussions about ebooks (at SUNY Potsdam; Sage College of Albany; and SUNY College of
Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF).
2. Publications
We produce a newsletter twice a year (archives available at: http://enyact1 .org/site/newsletter-archive/),
keep an active web site, share information via our Chapter list, and post via Twitter and Facebook as
possible.
3. Advocacy
Two Chapter members attended the Fourth Advocacy Summit of the Academic and Research Library
Commumity held on Dec 6, 2012, in Albany, and we are in the first year of a cooperative agreement with
NY SHEI (New Y ork State Higher Education Initiative) which supports access to research statewide.
4. Member engagement
This past year we further refined online renewals and conference registrations making the process easier
for members. Our newsletter includes a Notes from the Field section which allows for sharing of member
and institutional news. Our Chapter shares information about other state ACRL chapter events and has
been considering the possibility of additional collaborations. We co-sponsored a social event with Pi
Lambda Sigma chapter of Beta Phi Mu, the intemational library and information studies honor society,
Syracuse University ALA/SLA Student Chapter/LIS Student Assembly, and the Upstate New Y ork
Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (UNY SLA). Additionally, during 2012-2013, we took ona
major updating of our leadership documents in order to support future Chapter leaders, and their transition
into a leadership role.
