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Galter Health Sciences Library

Established in 1859, the Galter Health Sciences Library has witnessed significant growth and transformation. From the construction of the Montgomery Ward building in 1925 to becoming one of the largest dental libraries in the 1930s, the library constantly evolved. Key milestones include the automation of library systems in 1986 and the acquisition of leading online resources like MEDLINE in 1993, emphasizing collaboration and technological advances. Today, under Director James Shedlock, the focus is on personalized service, workspace optimization, and the future of data management and open access.

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Galter Health Sciences Library

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  1. Galter Health Sciences Library

  2. HISTORY • 1859 – Med School established • 1860-1920 – Sporadic growth • 1925 – Montgomery Ward building • 1930s – 3rd largest/largest dental • 1964 – reference room/3 stories/reading room • 1970s & 80s – serial publications fall behind. Automated library systems – circulation 1986 • 1993 – industry leading online system acquisition of MEDLINE services. • 1994 – Open floor plan expansion • 50 computer carrels/4 study rooms/6 fully equipped rooms

  3. TODAY • Focus on collaboration, personalized service, and technological advances. • HealthWeb – organize and record websites for cataloging • Collaboration w/ Big 10 and U of C • Server and webmaster • Health Smart Library – use multiple technologies to get info. to specialists • Personalized • registration

  4. James Shedlock, AMLS, AHIP, FMLADirector • Masters of Arts in Library Science • Academy of Health Information Professionals • Fellow of Medical Library Association • Bearded

  5. JIM’S HISTORY • Aspiring teacher • Notre Dame1974 • Factory worker/librarian • Library school – AMLS U. of Michigan • Library Asst. St. Joseph, Pontiac

  6. JIM CONTINUED Galter Health Sciences Library • 85’-88’ – Librarian • 88’-91’ – Associate Director 1991-present…

  7. ACHIEVEMENTS • Balance budget • Increase collections funds • Endowments Dean’s council meetings *proud of industry leading technological advances – MEDLINE and Learning Resources Center under his watch

  8. PHILOSOPHY • Leadership role • or, “Find money for staff to spend.” • Personal beliefs • space • place • direct involvement • little desire to micro-manage • In-house IT personnel • side note: HIRING

  9. STRATEGIC PLAN • Vision • Collections • Services to Users • Staff Communication and Admin. functions

  10. SOME NUMBERS • Student demographics • 24 staff under 4 departments • 2009-10 Annual Report • space planning • staffing • FY13 Budget (handout)

  11. GALTER’S FUTURE • Jim’s thoughts • Data management • Open Access • Repository issues • Library Specialists • Trouble with strategic planning • Leadership • Hospital funds

  12. It’s a bird…It’s a plane…It’s James Shedlock – Library Director

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