We held our second preview event on Wednesday. We again enjoyed showing people the library and sharing their excitement and suggestions.
We posted the following questions up on the wall, and had visitors fill out index cards with their ideas.
Questions:
• What does a resource library mean to you?
• What books, films, or other publications would you recommend for the ROMC resource library?
• Why would you use the resource library?
• How would you collaborate with the ROMC library?
And here's some of the feedback.
• A resource library implies a library/ resource center with access to line local and national databases; I would recommend information on various tribes and cultural groups native to the bay; I would use the resource library to research for personal, educational, or work related projects.
• A resource library is a place where people can come and learn about multicuturalism, different people’s experiences, as well as a place where they can donate—be it a book, an experience, or a narrative; I would like to learn more about Richard Oaks and his family today.
• A place to study and do research. It is a source that will help and promote my learning and growth as a person; I would recommend more docs regarding various minorities and religions groups to eliminate discrimination. I would encourage doing research concerning cultures and ethnic groups.
• How about an ROMC Resource library book club! A monthly discussion among faculty/ students about a relevant piece in the library; I would also love to collaborate the ROMC resource library and our office’s leadership in Action programs.
• Cross reference with LEAD leadership library in the future.
Suggestions:
• Resources on how to write papers and do research. If they are first year students, then it might be there first time writing research papers.
• T-143 should be a lounge when the computer lab is moved. Since students cannot check out books and media, they should be able to have more space to do research and read.
• A copier for the resource library would also help as well since books cannot be checked out.
• Blank CDs for sale just in case students would like to scan and save literature that they would like to read at home.
• More books on Richard Oaks would be great.
• The Autobiography on Malcolm X is one of the greatest books. It is a bit lengthy so having a lounge area would be great.
• There is a new resource center in the ethnic studies building as well as the Behavioral and Social Sciences building. Get in touch with both directors who have their own connections from their resource library.
What do you think of these ideas? Do you have any of your own? Post a comment and let us know.
