2013 Archives Leadership Institute

Just wanted to let folks know that I was recently accepted as a member of the 2013 cohort of the Archives Leadership Institute. Only 25 archivists from across the country are selected each year. Selection is based on leadership skills and potential, ability to influence policy and change within an organization and the archival field, commitment to the archival profession, and career progress and history. As part of ALI, I will attend a week-long Leadership Intensive at Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) in June, conduct a practicum-style leadership project here in SCUA, participate in ongoing discussions, projects, and networking opportunities through a virtual ALI Salon, attend the ALI Practices Workshop at the Society of American Archivists’ Annual Meeting in August, and conduct a thematic group project with other ALI alumni that will address challenges within the archival field.

Once the program begins, I hope to share more about the experience and what I learn here and on the SCUA blog. You can read more about ALI at http://www.luther.edu/archivesleadershipinstitute/.

Thinking outside the liaison box

For the past two years I've been teaching a class in the political science department and this spring I became an official Adjunct Lecturer. Steve C. asked me to post some information about the class and conveniently enough I had already written a short piece on the experience for the Fall 2012 ACRL Law and Political Science Newsletter. If you are interested, the article is on page 4 (or click the hyperlink on the left navigation).

As we start to realign our priorities with the liaison task force's findings, we need to think creatively about how we can rework our traditional roles. The article talks about this more, but working with a class in the political science department has been a great way for me to merge my areas of expertise (library sciences and political science) and to reach out more to my department. It has become a truly embedded relationship (read more in the article!) and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.

Published a book or a chapter in a book???

Hi Jackson Library Staff,

The Staff Development Committee is looking to put together a list of staff members who have either published a book or published a chapter in a book.  The book does not have to be library related. 

If you have, can you please email me Samullig@uncg.edu and let me know.

Thanks so much!

Sean

New addition to the Mulligan family

Hello all,

Since not everyone knows, I wanted to share with you that my wife and I welcomed our newborn son, Blake Andrew Mulligan on December 19, 2012.  He was born 8lbs and 20.5 inches.  He is a healthy baby and everyone is doing great (besides the lack of sleep for his parents).

Anyways, here are a few baby pictures for your enjoyment.

Hope you all have a good Tuesday!

Sean

T.E.D Talk- "How to use a paper towel"

If you are like me, you get annoyed when the automatic towel dispenser in the bathroom gives you only one, small piece of a paper towel.  It is sometimes so small, that I have to motion for two or three more little pieces just to dry my hands!

However, after coming across this 2012 T.E.Dx talk by environmentalist Joe Smith from Oregon, I now realize I've been doing it all wrong!

I invite you all to watch this short 4 minute clip as Joe explains the proper way to use a paper towel.  Afterwards, you might realize that a small little paper towel is all you really need. And if we can reduce the number of paper towels used each day by the library staff, we will not only be saving money but also helping the environment.

Enjoy!
Sean

Congratulations to our lastest Staff Star Award Winner

Congratulations to our latest Staff Star award winner, Fran Rubio.  Fran works behind the scenes (in Acquisitions) providing support to those who use or work in the University Libraries. From the nomination that was submitted for her to receive the award: "Fran is friendly, considerate, and professional. She always has a funny story to tell to bring a laugh and a smile. Each fall Fran serves as a solicitor for the State Employees Combined Campaign."  Congratulations Fran, we salute you!!

Fire Extinguisher Training Workshop

A few weeks ago, the Staff Development Committee sponsored a “Fire Extinguisher Training Workshop” with the help of the Greensboro Fire Department.

For those who could not attend but still would like information on being prepared in case of a fire and would like to know how to use a fire extinguisher properly, I recommend going to this website which is full of great information:

http://www.fireextinguishertraining.com/intro.html?language=en&industry=other

Also, I have uploaded several photographs from our hands on outdoor training.  Check out Ann Perdue who actually got to use the fire hose to put out the fire!

Hope you all have a good Monday!

Sean