SUNY Potsdam & SUNY Canton Hire Joint Interlibrary Loan Specialist

Glen R. Bogardus to Serve as Interlibrary Loan Specialist for Both Colleges

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SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam's new shared Interlibrary Loan Specialist, Glen R. Bogardus.

POTSDAM, NY (11/26/2012)(readMedia)-- In the most recent step toward the goal of greater shared services, SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam have selected Glen R. Bogardus to provide interlibrary loan (ILL) support to both campuses.

"We are very much looking forward to capitalizing on Glen's considerable experience managing the ILL process, with an eye toward advancing our own unique library-services mission," said SUNY Canton Director of Library Services Michelle Currier. "In our successful, student-focused learning commons environment, we are committed to providing forward-thinking, responsive service in support of our students' needs."

Bogardus received his bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University and has previously worked for both Southworth Library at SUNY Canton and Frederick W. Crumb Memorial Library at SUNY Potsdam during his career. Most recently, he was charged with managing the SUNY Potsdam interlibrary loan department's workload, which involved more than 10,000 loan requests per year.

"The most exciting thing about our shared Interlibrary Loan Specialist is that the addition of this position to our staff will allow SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam to do more than we've been able to do before," said SUNY Potsdam Director of Libraries Jenica Rogers. "Instead of focusing on only the day-to-day efforts of providing great ILL service to our users, we'll both be able to look ahead and figure out which emerging technologies will be best for our users."

Both colleges will not only see a cost savings by sharing this position, but it will also allow them to collaborate on new ways to improve information delivery to students.

"This position isn't about filling a staffing gap, it's about creating the capacity for us to look forward, and find new things to try for our students and faculty," Rogers added. "So, with the ILL specialist in place, our two ILL offices should be able to evolve faster, adapt more flexibly, and experiment more often."

"The joint SUNY Canton, SUNY Potsdam, IT/Library shared services team meetings, and the continued support and efforts of Carey Hatch, SUNY's vice chancellor for library and information services and associate provost for Office of Library and Information Services, were instrumental in bringing this project to fruition," said Currier.

About SUNY Canton:

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor's degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College's faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA. For more information, visit www.canton.edu.

About SUNY Potsdam:

Founded in 1816, and located on the outskirts of the beautiful Adirondack Park, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges. SUNY Potsdam currently enrolls approximately 4,350 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its handcrafted education, challenging liberal arts and sciences core, excellence in teacher training and leadership in the performing and visual arts. For more information, visit www.potsdam.edu.

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