I appreciate all of your feedback; I would like to clarify what I was asking and why I was asking. I am on a committee at Bluefield State University that is looking to improve student numbers. This improvement includes student services, academic departments, and support services. I appreciate all of your suggestions of where to look for information. I just wanted to start with libraries. Warmest best regards, David ********************************************************************************************** Dr. David L McMillan Library Director of the William B. Robertson Library Bluefield State College (Office) 304-327-4050 (cell) 201-704-2967 Bluefield, WV 24701 “Please, no matter how we advance technologically, please don’t abandon the book. There is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the book.”?― Patti Smith ********************************************************************************************** ________________________________ From: Heather James via HBCU-LibAdmin <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1:48 PM To: Adrienne Webber <webbera@gram.edu>; Sanders, Blanche <blanche@alcorn.edu>; Loretta Parham <lparham@auctr.edu>; LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org>; Mantra L Henderson <mlhenderson@mvsu.edu> Subject: Re: Questions from David McMillan, Bluefield State University (WV) I am in agreement with everything that has been said. At Oakwood, we would have to send it to Institutional Research, which would probably restate what was reported to IPEDS. Heather Heather Rodriguez-James / Director, Library Services Eva B. 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Check university websites as some of that data is public information and posted on the web. Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Adrienne Webber <webbera@gram.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:30:34 AM To: Sanders, Blanche <blanche@alcorn.edu>; Loretta Parham <lparham@auctr.edu>; LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org> Subject: Re: Questions from David McMillan, Bluefield State University (WV) I also agree with Loretta on who is asking? Institutional Research would be the repository for the accurate information and should be the provider of the information on behalf of the University. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Sanders, Blanche <blanche@alcorn.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:08:32 AM To: Loretta Parham <lparham@auctr.edu>; LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org> Subject: RE: Questions from David McMillan, Bluefield State University (WV) EXTERNAL EMAIL: Please do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I agree with Loretta. Very good question. Dr. Blanche Sanders Dean, University Libraries Alcorn State University 1000 ASU Drive 539 Alcorn State, MS 39096 office (601) 877-6350 fax (601) 877-3885 From: Loretta Parham <lparham@auctr.edu> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7:55 AM To: LaTasha Denard <ldenard@hbculibraries.org>; hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: RE: Questions from David McMillan, Bluefield State University (WV) Good morning David: What “committee” is asking? The questions seem that they should be directed to a different desk rather than Library Deans/Directors; or is that what the committee is asking us to do? Thank you Loretta Parham, CEO & Director Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library www.auctr.edu<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.auctr.edu__;!!NGa5sw!aY2WEdtF1Wvd5k1v7Ajxg54FtfPaFhbr1YpWPZRHgy60hSZe97-2KlxEAjO9A0BXzfQiZ_WekBKiZLEcCQ$> We will always provide service that exceeds the customer’s expectation…Because We Care! 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