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Completed Projects

(For more information about any of these projects, please contact Meredith Taylor, Assessment Coordinator, meredith.taylor@austin.utexas.edu)


Classics Library painting and redesign
Added two additional group study rooms to PCL
Renovate group study rooms in PCL, including new modular furniture
Renovate Life Science Library reading room
Integrated Library System implementation
netLibrary Audiobooks
Extended hours at PCL during commencement
New carpet in Chemistry Library
UFCU Student Learning Commons (PCL 2.500) renovation
Use email to notify people of overdue materials
Coffee Shop in PCL
Whiteboards available for group studies in PCL and other libraries; markers available for group studies
Install drive-up book return on Inner Campus Drive
Document feeder copier piloted in PCL Reference Service
Provide copy card vending machines in every library that has a copier
Night and weekend staff hired to provide extended copier service
Pilot program for delivering materials to PRC researchers implemented
Librarian on Location: Jester Center and PCL Stacks (pilot) implemented
Online chat reference implemented with evening hours extended to midnight
Extend business hours in the Architecture library
"Return anywhere" policy implemented
Quiet and collaborative study spaces for PCL and FAC designated with clear signage
Reduce the number of service points in PCL and clearly define their functions
Whiteboards available in group studies in FAC and markers are available for checkout
Group study spaces available in FAC that do not need to be reserved (first come first served)
Wireless access available on patio outside of FAC
24-hour schedule for FAC for summer sessions implemented
Food-friendly policy for FAC implemented
Name tags used in FAC reference
Lockers are provided in FAC, PCL, and BLAC
Comfortable furniture added to Life Science and Engineering libraries
PCL stack guides installed in the elevators
Pens with the address of the Libraries web site distributed
Name tags provided to all public service staff
Seamless article searching via implementation of SFX and Metalib offered
Clear explanation of EID privileges for Courtesy Borrowers provided
Customer Service training program for staff implemented
Increase the number of subject specialists (Business, Education, Social Work)