From the Interim Dean: Martha C. Zimmerman The SU Libraries have witnessed unprecedented change in 2024. On May 23, the Libraries, along with the 16 other libraries in the USMAI library consortium, migrated to the Alma/PrimoVE library services platform. A library services platform is the suite of software that controls all library functions: acquisition and…
Several years ago, the SU Libraries began investigating ways to support SU faculty, staff and students who also care for children and vulnerable adults. We researched what other academic libraries were doing and surveyed the campus community, and the results showed a significant need for family-friendly spaces and resources. In response, the SU Libraries began offering…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the updated SU Libraries’ Materials Request System (MaRS), a web app developed fully in-house through collaboration between our Technology Librarian, Research and Instruction Librarians, and library acquisitions staff. Originally introduced in 2017, MaRS is an essential tool that allows library staff to track material requests and monitor…
Amidst escalating textbook and journal subscription costs, Salisbury University Libraries actively facilitate cost-effective resources to support faculty in reducing financial burdens on students. Through initiatives like Faculty Select and Read & Publish agreements, faculty members can design zero- and low-cost course materials and publish in selected Open Access journals with Article Processing Charges (APCs) covered…
Salisbury University Libraries offer access to several streaming media platforms, including Kanopy Streaming Video, Swank Motion Pictures and Academic Video Online (AVON), supporting faculty in integrating multimedia resources into their courses. To guide appropriate use of these resources, the libraries have established a Streaming Media Licensing Policy, which outlines key considerations. Notably, while these platforms…
The Museum of Eastern Shore Culture at Salisbury University celebrated its grand opening on November 2, 2024, inviting community members to explore a rich array of exhibits. Among the highlights were decoys by the renowned Ward Brothers and other carvers, Native American artifacts, a sampling of quilts on loan from the Edward H. Nabb Research Center…