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Introductions

Introductions. Stella Richardson: Head, Circulation Dept., Georgia Tech Library stella@gatech.edu Larry Hansard : Technology & Systems Librarian, Georgia Tech Library larry.hansard@library.gatech.edu Denita Hampton: Head, Access and Media Services, Georgia State University

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Introductions

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  1. Introductions Stella Richardson: Head, Circulation Dept., Georgia Tech Library stella@gatech.edu Larry Hansard: Technology & Systems Librarian, Georgia Tech Library larry.hansard@library.gatech.edu Denita Hampton: Head, Access and Media Services, Georgia State University dahampton@gsu.edu

  2. Sendnotifications via text message

  3. Active Print Reserves Collection • Available 24/5 • Frequently kept overdue • 43% of past semester charges Overview

  4. STUDENTS STAY CONNECTED WITH CELL PHONES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGY • Mobile environment • Texting is a way of life • Easy to check • It’s how students communicate

  5. PHASE IPlanning • Keep it simple • Start with 2 and four hour loans • Start with overdue notices • Set up as opt-in service • Test • Market • Launch

  6. TESTING • Staff volunteers • Used active reserve items • Tested variety of titles for about two weeks

  7. 1 of 2 FRM:CircRep@library.gatech.edu(GeorgiaTechLi MSG:Please return 'Whaler's dictionary / Dan Beachy-Quick. ' to the Library Service Desk or (Con't) 2 of 2 call 404-894-4500 for renewal info.(End) OverdueNoticeExample

  8. Web sign up • QR code • Disclaimer about data rates IMPLEMENTATION

  9. PHASE II Item available notices • Set up queue for requested items that are checked out • Text available notices

  10. HOW’SITGOING?

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