Other changes are in the works as well. One of the major technological additions that Davis and other library staff are looking into is a system that provides laptop computers with Internet access without wires. The library Web site will also get a new layou and design. According to Davis, the planning for all new changes has been going on for some time, but the finances have not been available. As a result, the library received a great deal of funding.
Students agree that the changes have impacted the library, but many say more changes are necessary.
I used my home library for research last year because the books here are outdated. Joyce Dixon-Fyle is the new collection development librarian. Dixon-Fyle works with faculty to assess collections and recommend purchases for future collections. In the new position of technology librarian, Rick Provine supervises instructional media and library computer services and works with other campus agencies for the development of library technology.