Month: August 2020

Alkek One printed using form printer in MakerSpace

What’s New at Alkek?

So many things have happened in the Alkek Library since last spring. Here are the top six: Alkek One is open! The long awaited renovations to the first floor have been completed and new spaces have opened. There is a GeoSpace, DesignSpace, MakerSpace, Immersion Studio and all new YouStar Studios including two video recording studios, …

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To keep our library services and spaces open, we need you to help us, help you. Each floor and service area of our building is being monitored hourly to make sure that we can operate as safely as possible. To help you make informed decisions, we have created this risk-level chart. Risk level colors indicate one or more of the conditions described below exist on the floor.CALM - Green Level • Patrons are largely successful in maintaining social distance while in lines, sitting at tables and using computers. • Compliance with mask wearing and social distancing is generally good. • The library has sufficient staff and sanitizing supplies to offer services and keep workspaces clean. CAUTION - Yellow Level • Occupancy of the floor is approaching higher levels and patrons are sometimes not able to maintain six feet of social distancing while in lines, sitting at tables and using computers. • Complaints and observations indicate that some patrons are not wearing facemasks or social distancing. • Library staffng or sanitization supplies are approaching lower levels. CRITICAL - Red Level • Occupancy of the floor has reached or exceeded levels prompting concern and patrons are not able to maintain six feet of social distancing while in lines, sitting at tables and using computers. • Complaints and observations indicate that many patrons are not wearing facemasks or social distancing. • Library staffing or sanitization supplies are not sufficient to operate floors or services safely.

Green, Yellow, Red system in Alkek Library keeps patrons informed

To help library patrons make informed decisions when choosing where they want to work in the Alkek Library, staff will be monitoring each floor of the building and posting a risk level using stoplight colors. Staff will be counting the total number of people on each floor, as well as the number of patrons who …

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Arlene Salazar, Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award Recipient

Arlene Salazar named 2020 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award recipient

Congratulations to Arlene Salazar, one of our amazing Research, Instruction, and Outreach Librarians, for being chosen as the staff recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award. This award was established to honor Texas State University community members for exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion. These awards recognize and reward faculty and staff …

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Jess Williams

Alkek Library welcomes new head of Information and Undergraduate Services

Hi! I’m Jess Williams (she/her/hers), the new Head of Information & Undergraduate Services. Before coming to Alkek, I was the Library & Learning Commons Director at Texas Tech University — Costa Rica. I’m thrilled to be at Texas State, where I can still practice my Spanish and I have the privilege of working with the incredible team of library staff who you see every day …

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