Two months ago a student reporter named Layna Nelson requested a tour of the Eli M. Oboler Library. She writes for the campus newspaper the Bengal. I enjoy giving tours, but it seems that I could do better. It seems that finding interesting statistics about the number of books, number of individuals accessing our databases, number of patrons entering the building, etc. might generate more interest. Also, people like stories and attention-grabbing quotes, so digging up some useful things like that ought to liven things up on a tour. Admittedly, the tours I give are maybe a bit dry, but they are laden with information. What can I say? I love the library.
Today I finally learned that her article was published with the title "What's Inside: Oboler Library." She wrote a great article. She must have done a bit more digging to find the information at the beginning of the article, though it might not all be up-to-date. As the Coordinator of Instruction, I feel responsible for outreach in the Library, so I am willing to offer tours of the Library, work with area schools, and try to get the word out regarding events we hold in the Library.
What kind of outreach are you involved with in your library?
To view more photos of Pocatello, including a few more of the Oboler Library, take a look at Vitit Kantabutra's site.
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| Eli M. Oboler Library. Idaho State University. 850 S. 9th Avenue Pocatello, Idaho, USA 83209-8089 |
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| Idaho State University Library. Pocatello, ID |
To view more photos of Pocatello, including a few more of the Oboler Library, take a look at Vitit Kantabutra's site.
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