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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black">Dear all,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black">I hope you are well and enjoying what’s left of this summer! I am writing with
<u>ALL THE UPDATES</u> from FSU Libraries on Fall 2020. I also wanted to highlight our
</span><a href="https://www.lib.fsu.edu/news/covid-19"><span style="color:#1155CC">FSU Libraries COVID-19 Updates and Resources</span></a> as the best place to see current Library policies and services, as things do continue to change. Please don’t hesitate
to email me directly at <a href="mailto:LRSherman@fsu.edu">LRSherman@fsu.edu</a> if you have any questions or comments whatsoever!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="color:black">FSU Libraries Reopening</span></b><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">Strozier Library will reopen to the public for limited hours starting on August 17<sup>th</sup> and Dirac will reopen for limited hours on August 24<sup>th</sup>. Hours here:
<a href="https://lib.fsu.edu/hours">https://lib.fsu.edu/hours</a> <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Library buildings will be open only for individual study and pick up library materials. Only members of the FSU community may enter and a valid FSU ID is required.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Anyone who enters any library buildings will be required to follow patron guidelines:
</span><a href="https://www.lib.fsu.edu/news/reopening-guidelines"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://www.lib.fsu.edu/news/reopening-guidelines</span></a><span style="color:black">.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">Browsing the general collection stacks is not permitted until further notice. To request a physical item from our collection please use Curbside pick-up or LEDS.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="color:black">Curbside pick-up</span></b><span style="color:black"> will be available through the Fall 2020 semester. To place a request for curbside pick-up, please visit here:
</span><a href="https://www.lib.fsu.edu/service/curbside-pick-up"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://www.lib.fsu.edu/service/curbside-pick-up</span></a><span style="color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="color:black">The Library Express Delivery Service (LEDS)</span></b><span style="color:black"> will resume delivery to academic department main offices on August 24<sup>th</sup>. All registered
LEDS users will be able to choose either curbside delivery or office delivery. LEDS will NOT be picking up materials this fall – all users should return their books to a library drop box.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="color:black">ILL and UBorrow</span></b><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is accepting requests for articles and book chapters, but requests for print materials are still suspended.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">A limited version of Florida’s UBorrow delivery system is up and running and we hope to expand soon. I feel comfortable advising that researchers can put in a request for books
via UBorrow now, with the caveat that they <i>might not</i> be fulfilled (but also they might be!)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">We have recently restarted reciprocal borrowing with the Ringling Museum Library – use the “REQUEST” link in the library catalogue to request these titles.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">To find information about ILL, UBorrow, or LEDS, please visit this page:
</span><a href="https://www.lib.fsu.edu/service/interlibrary-loan"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://www.lib.fsu.edu/service/interlibrary-loan</span></a><span style="color:black">. </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="color:black">Course Reserves </span></b><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">Due to studies showing that COVID-19 can remain on print materials for up to 4 days, the Libraries will
<b>not </b>have physical course reserves this fall. Please visit this page to find more information about course reserves scanning requests through our E-Reserves program:
</span><a href="https://lib.fsu.edu/node/add/reserve-item-request"><span style="color:#1155CC">https://lib.fsu.edu/node/add/reserve-item-request</span></a><span style="color:black">
</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1"><span style="color:black">If you need to place a course reserves request for streaming media, please visit this page:
</span><a href="https://lib.fsu.edu/node/add/streaming-media-course-reserve-r">https://lib.fsu.edu/node/add/streaming-media-course-reserve-r</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="color:black">Visual & Performing Arts Instruction </span></b><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2">This semester I will only be offering asynchronous learning objects introducing Arts researchers to library resources and research best practices, rather than my typical synchronous classroom visits. I have
created two complementary resources I hope you will use in your courses – they are appropriate for all levels of researchers and are best when used together:<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="square">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2">I have created a Canvas modules for each major program within the College of Fine Arts – these research introduction modules cover the same content that I would offer in an in person class visit. They are
all already in the Canvas Commons and ready for you to download today!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level3 lfo2">I have also updated and expanded all
<a href="https://guides.lib.fsu.edu/?b=s">Fine Arts Research Guides</a> to better facilitate online learning and research needs.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2"><i>For full information about my asynchronous instruction program this fall please see this doc:</i><b>
</b><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16TTz4216zxu3keraRytyIp7U1iL-EzynXLk3skwxOh0/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/16TTz4216zxu3keraRytyIp7U1iL-EzynXLk3skwxOh0/edit?usp=sharing</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><b>Visual & Performing Arts Reference<o:p></o:p></b></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo2">Students and faculty alike are always welcome to email me directly at
<a href="mailto:LRSherman@fsu.edu">LRSherman@fsu.edu</a> for anything library-related. There is no question too big or too small! Otherwise I will not be hosting open office hours this fall semester.<b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="color:black">Budget/Fiscal Year Information for Collection Development</span></b><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="color:black">The FSU Libraries faces budget cuts for the 2020-2021 academic year and this means making difficult decisions about e-resources, databases, and physical collections.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">As we move into the academic year, please keep this
<span style="color:black">in mind when asking for materials for the library to purchase. Consider prioritizing your requests based on
<i>immediate teaching and research needs</i>.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3">For requests placed this summer already: I am committed to approving these as soon as possible, and if you have not heard from me about a request you have placed as of the reading of this email you can assume
everything is fine and it will be acquired. You will only hear back from me on materials requests when a request cannot be fulfilled or requires further conversation.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><u>Some good news</u>: <span style="color:black">
The </span><a href="https://facsenate.fsu.edu/Robert-B.-Bradley-Library-Research-Grants"><span style="color:#1155CC">Robert B. Bradley Grant</span></a><span style="color:black"> is again available for faculty and the deadline for this year’s applications is
October 9, 2020. If you would like to apply PLEASE email me sooner rather than later as I will need to see your completed application at least two weeks ahead of the deadline in order to write you a letter of support.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="color:black">Continue to use the
<a href="https://lib.fsu.edu/materials-purchase-suggestion">materials suggestion form</a> on the library website for acquisitions requests. Be sure to fill it out as completely as possible to ensure accurate and timely review. Please note that RUSH is not a
default option - it is very expensive and only for truly urgent needs such purchasing a book for course reserves. Email me if you have questions about this.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="color:black">This is literally all I know right now. As soon as I know more I will absolutely be in touch.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo3"><span style="color:black">I appreciate your understanding and patience during this time – all of this is far from ideal and I hate to start the new year on such a sour note! </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Leah</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#993300">Leah Sherman</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><br>
Visual & Performing Arts Librarian<br>
Florida State University Libraries<br>
116 Honors Way<br>
Tallahassee, FL 32306<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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