As a refresher for all faculty and staff, this article outlines the effective and appropriate use of the Liball and other Libraries listservs used for disseminating information to specific Libraries constituencies. The Liball listserv may be used to communicate relevant Libraries, business, research and/or university news with all Libraries faculty and staff.

To directly communicate with specific groups of Libraries employees, please refer to the Libraries listservs below.

Based on Purdue policies, the Liball and other Libraries listservs (and Purdue email accounts) must not be used to solicit for charity, or to offer items or services for commercial reasons or personal gain.

Soliciting for charities and offering items or services for sale:
University regulations prohibit soliciting for charitable contributions unless such activity has received University approval. The University has approved an annual, campus-wide solicitation for charitable contributions to the United Way and Purdue Day of Giving. Student organizations may also receive approval to solicit donations for specific charities. Additionally, in unusual circumstances, a variety of responses across campus may be encouraged and sanctioned in response to disasters.

Reference:
Regulations Governing the Use and Assignment of University Facilities (IV.B.1)
http://www.purdue.edu/policies/facilities-safety/ivb1.html

The University prohibits use of facilities and information technology (IT) resources in any manner which results in financial gain, either directly or indirectly, to individuals or to non-University-approved organizations or groups. Prohibited uses of Purdue IT resources include “operating a business, usurping business opportunities, organized political activity, or conducting activity for personal gain." 

Reference:
IT Electronic Mail (VII.A.1)
http://www.purdue.edu/policies/information-technology/viia1.html

If you have questions about disseminating information via any Libraries listserv, please contact Nancy Hewison, associate dean for planning and administration or Shannon Walker, director of strategic communication.

Purdue University Libraries’ and Purdue University Press recently hosted a reception celebrating the book launch of Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom by George Leopold. The book draws on extensive interviews with fellow astronauts, NASA engineers, family members, and friends of Gus Grissom. Leopold, a veteran technology journalist and science writer, delivers a comprehensive survey of Grissom’s life that places his career in the context of the Cold War and the history of human spaceflight.

The book is available through Purdue University Press: http://www.thepress.purdue.edu/titles/format/9781557537454

Pictured: George Leopold, author of Calculated Risk: The Supersonic Life and Times of Gus Grissom discusses his journey in writing his first book at the launch party hosted by the Purdue Libraries and Purdue University Press.

The Libraries Clerical Service Staff Advisory Committee (LCSSAC) was formed in 1993 to serve as a communication link between the Libraries’ administration and the clerical service staff. To learn more about LCSSAC, visit the Libraries intranet. From this site you can contact any member of LCSSAC, check on Library events, access the By-Laws, read minutes from monthly meetings and use the LINK Letter to make suggestions and voice concerns.

Each library unit has been assigned to a district with a representative being elected to a three year term by members from their district. A sixth district is represented by an at-large representative elected to a three year term by all clerical service staff.

Please extend congratulations to new members:

Continuing members include:

Thank you to retiring members, Cheryl Oliver and Dan Rotello for their dedication to making LCSSAC a success.

It is a bit surreal to think that my time at Purdue is up. Lafayette has been my home for over a decade. I moved here to begin my college career as an undergrad and was thrilled to come back to Purdue working for the Libraries. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Purdue and working with all of you. While I’m sad to be leaving, I am also excited to start a new chapter in sunny Denver. Thank you all for being such great colleagues and friends!

After attending the Brown Bag presented by Angela White and Ashley Butler of the HSSEB division, Monica Kirkwood arranged for HLS Division staff Chelsie Schuette, Robin Meher, Liz Lukens and Victoria Thomas to enjoy this engaging and informative technology tools workshop.