Hello Colleagues!
We've missed you. As you probably know, you're coming back to some changes.
First of all, notice the new furniture: Long tables and chairs in the atrium, new chairs at each student computer station, and really cool little barrel stools at the ref desk. In addition the upholstery on the lounge chairs has been repaired. All in all, we're looking rather spiffy!
Secondly, they are working on the elevators. Look at your email from Tamika from last Friday for details. We probably will know only day by day which elevator is functional. Unfortunately, we have no alternative to get people to the 3rd or ground floors when the interior elevator is out of order. We can, however still help them get the books they need to check out. If someone who is mobility challenged needs resources from the stacks downstairs and gives you the call numbers of those books, please retrieve them and bring them to the student. Because we are usually double staffed on the ref desk, we hope this system will work during the time the elevator is out. Please let us know if you have a better idea or if there are any problems with this approach. We can always brainstorm alternatives.
Third, and finally, we know that within 18 months GPC will merge with Georgia State University. So far, that fact is all we know. Here are links to a couple of sites that might give clues to the process:
FAQ from BOR: http://www.usg.edu/images/news_files/GSU_and_GPC_Consolidation_FAQs.pdf
Q &A with Mark Becker, GSU President http://www.gsu.edu/2015/01/06/consolidation-qa-president/
There will be a town hall meeting tomorrow with Presidents Becker and Watts. We'll keep you posted on developments.
In the meantime, let's keep our focus on our students and their success--AS WE ALWAYS HAVE!
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