Dear Readers,

     Welcome to the last issue of Bibliofile for Spring Semester 2002.  Although it is a hectic time, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect upon some of your thoughts concerning Bibliofile, as presented in the User Needs Survey (see "Results").  For those of you who were familiar with Bibliofile prior to the paper version (41%) and felt that there was a student need for it, you offered useful suggestions and constructive criticism to help improve your student newsletter.  When asked "Do you find Bibliofile provides useful information?" approximately one third of you answered yes, but a significant number of you commented on how the information was outdated or not updated consistently enough.  We will announce the publication dates via the MLIS listserv to increase accountability and publicity for new editions of the newsletter.  Publication will be made easier since you have told us what you want featured in Bibliofile, with Job Information, Student Events, and DLIS News rounding out the top three stated features.  We have listened to your responses and have included in this issue a feature on job resources to help you in planning your life after SIS. 

     With regard to publication, the majority of survey respondents (74%) indicated that there is a need for Bibliofile.  Approximately 59% of you were unaware of the newsletter prior to publication of the paper version and half of you stressed that Bibliofile should be published in both a print and online version.  As a result of these findings, we will continue to publish Bibliofile in both formats.  This allows for greater accessibility and convenience for Bibliofile readers. 

     Part of ensuring that Bibliofile is published consistently involves student contributions.  We are encouraged that 39% of you stated that you would be willing to write an article for Bibliofile.  It is crucial that we receive your input, on a variety of subjects from editorials stating your opinion about any facet of your experience at SIS to articles dealing with conference events.  We will list the deadlines for article contributions via the MLIS listserv.

     We thank you for your input and look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to email ideas, submissions, and comments to pdj7@pitt.edu or pnm9@pitt.edu.

  And for the Spring 2002 DLIS Graduates:  WOO-HOO!

        Petrina Jackson and Petra Morris
        Co-Editors
 
 

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