Health Sciences Library Student Advisory Committee

Meeting Minutes – April 30, 2015

by Todd Easter
  1. Teresa L. Knott, Director of TML and Associate University Librarian, led a discussion on the 2015-2016 Student Technology Fee (STF) Proposals
    • Discussed TML-related requests, including:
      >>> Updating the TML Distance Education Classroom’s videoconferencing equipment
      >>> Replacing public computers that will be going off warranty
      >>> Purchasing GoPro cameras
      >>> Purchasing solid state drives for TML mobile classroom
    • Some student comments on our STF requests:
      >>> Strong support for dual monitors at the public computers on TML’s 2nd floor
      >>> GoPro cameras
      ——->>> Need to be well advertised.
      ——->>> Suggestion to advertise for its use in labs, where graduate students or PIs record a certain procedure for junior students to review when needed.
      ——->>> Suggestion to rent for 48 hours at a time.
      ——->>> Make sure we purchase associated accessories — head mount, helmet, etc.
      ——->>> Target instructors — good potential teaching tool. Especially for simulations.
      ——->>> Ask liaisons to advertise that GoPro cameras are available at TML.
  2. What did you enjoy doing as part of TMLGAC this year? What would you like to see us do next year?
    • Enjoyed learning about the variety of services the library offers; suggestion to include database searching/liaison services for one TMLGAC session
    • We recruit a diverse group of students from different schools so we could ask them to advertise (e.g. forward emails) for us; you’re more likely to read an email from someone you know than from someone you don’t.
    • Filling out surveys prior to meetings made one student feel more engaged with TMLGAC.
    • Assign TMLGAC members mini-assignments. Eg) “Ask 5 people you know in your school at different levels….”
    • Work more closely with SGA (or GSA).
      >>> SGA may be able to cover the cost of therapy dog donations.
      >>> Table at SGA stress free zone in Larrick.
    • Request from Teresa: Share the names of faculty who you think would be receptive to library services or instruction in the classroom!
  3. TML Hours during Bike Race in September (http://richmond2015.vcu.edu/)
    • TMLGAC students didn’t feel that having limited hours (8am-5pm) at TML during the bike race would negatively impact them.

Please contact Karen at gaukh@vcu.edu if you do not receive your $100 honorarium within the next couple of weeks.

Thank you for your contributions to TMLGAC. We appreciate the feedback you’ve provided us and hope that the experience has been informative and enjoyable for you as well. Have a wonderful summer!

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