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Bryan Loar
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Ellen, thank you for your service to DAI. I spent many hours as a high
school student pouring over DAI library's collection. It greatly saddens me
that the collection, unsurpassed in its depth compared to other regional
resources, will no longer be accessible to the public.
When we discuss the value proposition of librarians and libraries, I would
add to Janine
<http://lsv.uky.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind0907&L=arlis-l&T=0&F=&S=&P=3315>
Henri's email regarding design thinking and user experience. I would argue
that librarians, through information literacy instruction and other
activities, help create 21st century learners. I would argue that libraries
are more than repositories-they are open creativity centers. And I would
argue that our return on investment is not some sort of ethereal rhetoric.
Usage and experience statistics provide concrete proof demonstrating our
importance and effectiveness.
BRYAN LOAR
Knowledge Management & Information Specialist
316 E. KELSO RD.
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43202, USA
M + 1 614 592 7233
www.bryan.theloars.com <http://www.bryan.theloars.com/>
-----Original Message-----
From: ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Ellen Rohmiller
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 9:42 AM
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Subject: [ARLIS-L] Dayton Art Institute Library
I hate to add to the bad news coming over the list, but ... my last day at
the Dayton Art Institute library is July 15. My position has been
eliminated, and the library is closing to the public, due to budget cuts.
I have greatly appreciated this listserv as a source of advice, creative
ideas, and encouragement during my tenure at the DAI. Librarians are
terrific at networking and supporting each other. Best to all.
Ellen Rohmiller, Chief Librarian
The Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N
Dayton OH 45405-4700
Phone: 937-223-5277, ext. 350
FAX: 937-223-3140
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