Author: rberanis

Experiencing IDEAL

August 9, 2024 / rberanis

On July 15-18, 2024, Rose Beranis and Benny Bauer attended the IDEAL Conference (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives) in Toronto, and it was fantastic! With over 200 speakers and presenters covering a broad range of topics, the sessions and workshops were so engaging that it was a challenge to decide which ones to attend due to the overlaps. To help choose your sessions, you could sort by “Track,” of which they had several areas of focus: Accessibility, Antioppression, Archives, Centering Marginalized Experiences, Collections, Community, Data Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning and Policymaking, Sustainable Practices. It was great to see how much DEI is woven through all aspects of our work as librarians.

The keynote speaker was particularly inspiring, setting a powerful tone for the entire conference. The workshops were so popular that they had to make room for additional seating so folks wouldn’t be turned away due to lack of space. Other than great sessions, the conference also offered lots of opportunities to network. During meals, break times, and community group meet-ups, we had chances to meet new colleagues and reconnect with familiar faces, including old coworkers we didn’t expect to run into and Dr. Kawanna Bright, who is part of the Oberlin DEI Audit Pilot project that we’re actively working on! It was a joy to connect with so many librarians and archivists across the US and Canada.

The first night also included the IDEALfest, which was incredible. There was great food, zine-making, button making, a photo booth, Plinko, coloring, an ice cream bar, a live band playing 80s music, and a drag story hour! Rose even won the first raffle prize awarded at IDEALfest. It was quite the shindig.

Overall, this conference was the most diverse one we have ever attended, in content and in attendance (and had a sensory bar, which we will recommend for all future functions). We hope to attend more like it!

Library and IT Desk Student Consultant – Job Openings Now at Raether Library

August 12, 2021 / rberanis

The Library and IT Desk is currently inviting students from the class of 2023, 2024, and 2025 to apply for the Library and IT Desk Student Consultant or similar role within the Library and Information Technology Department. Apply on Handshake today!

The successful candidate must meet the following criteria:

Be able to work a minimum of 6 hours a week
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
Demonstrate proficiency in technology support and troubleshooting
Be willing to provide classroom technology support in front of a live classroom
Be able to work well under pressure and in a fast paced work setting
Be willing to constantly learn and seek out answers when necessary
Be resourceful and show initiative

Book Chapter Digitization

October 5, 2020 / rberanis

We know it is difficult to visit the library, especially for faculty and students who are working remotely due to Covid-19. Our staff would like to offer everyone the opportunity to make digitization requests, and we want to make it as easy as possible. Please know that we will fulfill requests as quickly as possible, but we have a very limited staff schedule. Some requests could take up to a week to be fulfilled.

Digitization requests are available for Trinity owned items, and patrons may request up to 1 chapter or 10% of an item’s contents. Fair use provisions covering digitization of library materials have limitations on the amount or type of material that may be copied. Requests will be shared digitally via email or One Drive. Please contact Rose Beranis at rose.beranis@trincoll.edu or x2477 with any questions.

How to make a digitization request:

Browse OneSearch
Click on “Request”
Write your digitization request in the “Comment” field

Click the image below to see an example request:

Library Book Requesting & Pick Up Services

July 15, 2020 / rberanis

The library is now offering pick up services at the Information Services Desk for all physical book requests.

Please contact us with questions/issues requesting items via OneSearch.

library.circulation@trincoll.edu or 860.297.2007

A Warm Cozy Fireplace

December 4, 2019 / rberanis

When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than sitting by a cozy fire.

You may already know how to reserve a study space in the library, but did you know that the library now features a cozy spot with a real burning fireplace? This nook is so much better than any 12-hour video of fireplace crackling sounds, and offers the true warmth someone needs to stay up all night and study.

You can’t book these comfortable seats in advance, but the fire will burn 24-hours a day for library patrons that are faced with late nights and early mornings. When you’re contemplating your next study space, look no further.

Find this warm and cozy fireplace on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the 24-hour zone of the library, in the DiBenedetto Reading Room. Enjoy!

Information Services Desk Update

February 22, 2019 / rberanis

Merging the help desk and circulation desk operations has proven to be both challenging and rewarding, but we are finally getting into the groove of things and feeling like a single unit at the Information Services Desk! Many may know us as staffed by team members whose previous expertise was limited to either library circulation or help desk services, but that is changing as we continue to cross-train and hire new team members.

The newest employee to join our team is Catherine Simpson, who fills the role of Public Services Specialist here at the Information Services Desk. Catherine performs a variety of tasks, working collaboratively with staff and students, and providing excellent, friendly service. Together, our unit continues to strive for overall improvement of services, and we are constantly evaluating the ways in which we operate day-to-day. Our main goal is to assist Trinity community members in every way possible, and we aim to achieve this goal by offering excellent customer service, building a great team of students and staff, continuously learning and being the best we can be. Feel free to stop by our desk to say hello, meet our new team member, Catherine, or just to challenge us with any questions you may have!