Greetings Colleagues, I trust you're well. Today I'm celebrating Mary McLeod Bethune, founder and president of Bethune-Cookman College. In 1935, McLeod Bethune received the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP, honored for speaking out against racism and injustice "in the South as well as in the North, without compromise or fear." Three Free Live On-Line Webinars - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 7-9, 2:00 ET Now What? Library Support for Faculty Research - Tuesday, July 7th, 2:00 ET The Expanding Library Support for Faculty Research project is providing an opportunity to learn from faculty their needs and concerns regarding library support for faculty research and strategies to address those needs. As you are aware, research is a primary responsibility for academic faculty along with teaching. It is a requirement for most faculty tenure and promotion decisions as well as post-tenure review. Research contributes to a college's or university's reputation and funding. Libraries were surveyed to determine their current services, capacity, and needs regarding faculty research support. Faculty were surveyed to gather information that can assist libraries in understanding faculty research interests, plans, challenges, and support needs. The webinar will begin with a brief summary of the project's survey results. It will continue as an interactive session by providing a list of faculty concerns and gathering your suggestions and input on library support to address these concerns. The session will end with a greater understanding of faculty challenges along with suggestions and recommendations for faculty support. Learning Outcomes At the end of the session, participants will have gained: Understanding of the challenges facing faculty regarding library support services Awareness of library capacity to provide faculty research support Librarians involved in faculty research support and liaison librarians are suggested attendees. Instructor Mantra Henderson is the Director of the James Herbert White Library at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, MS and incoming chair of the HBCU Library Alliance Board of Directors. Henderson, an ALA Spectrum Scholar, earned her Masters of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS in 2001 and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Jackson State University in Jackson, MS in 1993. Registration Paste this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSSVXFW into your address bar and register no later than Friday, July 3rd. Registrants will receive log-in information on Monday, July 6th. How Liaison Librarians "Earned It" (Respect) Through Engagement in Faculty Research - Wednesday, July 8th, 2:00 ET Description: "Librarians make it look like it's magic They're never confused They're so used to being used They love it when faculty called unexpected Cause Librarians are perfect They're always worth it And they deserve it The way they work it Cause they've earned it they've earned it Hey, hey" The Weeknd. "Earned It". Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack. CD. Republic. 2015. http://genius.com/The-weeknd-earned-it-lyrics Librarians continue to "earn it" - i.e. respect - by developing innovative ways to assist their faculty in improving teaching and learning and faculty research and scholarship. An effective Library Liaison Program is just one way that librarians can use an active outreach approach to build relationships with faculty. This webinar will describe components of an effective library liaison program which can enhance the library's reputation as the "Intellectual Heart" of the campus. Learning Outcomes Using research as the focus, participants will leave the webinar with the ability to: * Determine desirable attributes of librarians who are effective liaisons * Develop a liaison program tailored to their unique campus situation Reference librarians and subject specialist librarians are suggested attendees. Instructor Mary Jo Fayoyin is the Dean of Library Services at Savannah State University. In addition to her duties as chief librarian, Ms. Fayoyin, who was promoted from Director to Dean in 2013, has as her responsibilities oversight of the Audio-Visual Center, Archives, and Coordinator of Distance Learning. Earlier career appointments include Director of Library Services (Waycross College); tenured faculty member and coordinator Library Media Education, School of Education, Fairmont State University; and Catalog Librarian, Fairmont State University. Registration Paste this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQXDLSG into your address bar and register no later than Friday, July 3rd. Registrants will receive log-in information on Monday, July 6th. In Motion: Providing Faculty Research Support - Thursday, July 9, 2:00 ET Description Supporting research is one of the guiding principles in library services, along with equality of access and information literacy instruction. By understanding and supporting the changing research needs of the faculty, librarians support the university's commitment to increasing knowledge and scholarship and enhancing the value of the library. Each library's approach to providing research support is unique to their university and faculty needs. Many libraries use liaison librarians, or subject specialist, also referred to as subject librarians. Using subject specialists as liaison librarians is not new, however, the requirements of the role have become more complex and less defined. While a broader and more engaged role is emerging, more discussion is needed about the ability to provide faculty what they need. Thus it requires asking: Are library liaisons providing the research support faculty need, and what can we do to better assist faculty? Additionally, what attributes and skills are currently needed of liaisons librarians or may be needed in the future? The main goal of the webinar is to encourage dialogue between librarians and faculty regarding research support. Librarians and faculty are suggested attendees. Learning Outcomes Librarians should leave the webinar with increased knowledge of what faculty require to support their research endeavors. Faculty should leave the webinar with better awareness of what liaisons librarians have to offer faculty. Instructor Elizabeth Jean Brumfield is the Distance Services Librarian for Prairie View A&M University, John B. Coleman Library. Her interest include emerging technologies, cultural diversity, travel, sewing and food. She is the creator of several mobile apps and online games and holds degrees in Information Science, Library Science, Communication, and Legal Studies. Brumfield is active in a variety of organizations including: American Library Association, Ethnic & Multicultural Exchange Round Table, and the Black Caucus of the ALA. She is published in several peer reviewed journals including: Library and Information Service for Distance Learning; Library Administration and Management; Librarianship and Information Science; American Society for Information Technology. Registration Paste this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RJPV3C6 into your address bar and register no later than Friday, July 3rd. Registrants will receive log-in information on Monday, July 6th. Stay tuned! Sandra SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.