TSS-SWOT

Technical Services and Systems

 

Strengths:

 

TSS

• Location is very good
  • Windows-view outside
• Get to see everyone coming and going
• Fewer people competing for space
• Everyone is happy to cooperate so work is done in time
• We work as a team
• Strong Skills
• People care about their work
• Positive morale and Supervisors
• Requesting staff input
• Experience and attitude

 

Library as a whole

• Windows in the building (all around)
• Study carrells
• Wireless internet access
• Public computers

 

Weaknesses:

 

TSS

 

• Concerns about not having enough cataloging work (still true?)
• Don't get to connect much with patrons
• Not many educational opportunities for staff

 

Library as a whole

 

• Lack of consistent Sunday hours and shortened Friday and Saturday hours
• No air-conditioning

 

Opportunities:

 

TSS

Library as a whole

• To change the perception of those who make funding decisions

 

Threats

 

TSS

Library as a whole

 

Visioning adjectives:

• Innovative
• Efficient
• Open to change
• User friendly

 

Misc. Thoughts:

• It would be nice to have more full-time positions, which would encourage longer retention of employees instead of regular turnover and retraining.