1:15 p.m. Set up in the campus cafe. Last time I was here the wireless connection didn't work but it seems to be working now. I am not so sure about this location. If I come to early I wouldn't be able to find a seat, if I come to late no one is here. We will see. I tell people that we are simply testing this program out and will make changes accordingly if we even decide to continue. Right now, based on the conversations I have had when I have gone on location I think this could work sooner rather than later.
1:27 p.m. I have put out a new sign. Instead of the sign that says "Librarian on Location" I have put out a sign that says "Need Research Paper Help? Ask Here". A little directness never hurt anything.
1:35 p.m. One idea that I have heard related to this practice of "on the road" librarians is to set up in specific departments instead of more social environments. I have heard of some librarians who have done this with some success. This may be a better strategy because you can work with the departments to promote your visits. Also, you can build relationships with individual students who see you on a regular basis. Right now, I am in mostly social areas like food locations and dorms.
2:00 p.m. A student told me that she does need research paper help but she is working right now. Her initial question was more of a writing center question but she took our brochure and my card and I told her the hours in which the reference desk is staffed. Our writing center has talked about doing something similar to Librarian on Location. Maybe this would be a great way for the library and the writing center to team up.
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