1. USC Libraries Ambassadors
SPRING 2014
Program Overview
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Program Advisors: Dr. Jade Winn, Beth Namei, Michael Qiu
Program Lead: Brandon Uchimura

2. INTRODUCTION
• 2013-­‐14 Program Staff
• Mission Statement
• Methods
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3. 2013-­‐14 Program Staff
FACULTY LEADERSHIP
Dr. Jade Winn Beth Namei
Michael Qiu
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Brandon Uchimura Camille Saucier
Tina Crnko
FRESHMEN AMBASSADORS
Charlie Crane Christina Rouse
David Ahia Ellie Wang
Jairus Gil Jeffrey Yan
Kathleen Park Noah Kartha
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4. Mission Statement
To promote the USC Libraries to all undergraduate students to increase their awareness of
library events and understanding of library resources and services offered to all students.
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[L] Inside the Mudd Hall Philosophy Library, [C] USC Libraries HOMER online catalog search, [R] Inside Seaver Science Library
(photos from usc.edu)

5. Methods
Capstone Projects
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Communications
and Publicity
Supporting Library
Events
[L] Scripter Awards Movie Screening + Panel Discussion, [C] USC Libraries Ambassadors Official Facebook Page, [R] Ambassador Kathleen
Park tables for the USC Libraries duringTrojan Family Weekend
(photos from usc.edu and facebook.com)
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6. METHODS
• Capstone Projects
• Communications and Publicity
• Supporting Library Events
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7. Capstone Projects
Capstone Projects are completed by each Ambassador and promote the resources and
services offered by the USC Libraries using creative and engaging methods.
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EVENTS
§ Ambassador Program Kick-­‐off Coffee (1/22)
§ Creative Design Competition (1/22-­‐2/20)
§ Scripter Awards Screening + Panel (2/3)
§ Coffee and Librarians (2/14)
§ Stressbuster Study Sessions (3/14-­‐15)
ONGOING PROJECTS
§ Library Overview and Tours Video Series
§ Ambassadors Newsletter

8. Communications + Publicity
An official website and social media are used to stay connected with USC undergraduate
students.
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WEBSITE
§ Ambassador program information
§ Online newsletter
§ Library Overview and Tours video series
§ Employment application
SOCIAL MEDIA
§ Facebook
§ Instagram

9. Supporting Library Events
Ambassador support of existing USC Libraries events and programs better connect the USC
Libraries with undergraduate students.
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THE AMBASSADORS HAVE SUPPORTED…
§ Trojan Family Weekend
§ Primary Sources Research Award
§ USC Libraries Website Redevelopment
§ … and many more programs and events

10. QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
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Contact Program Advisor Dr. Jade Winn at jadewinn@usc.edu
and/or Program Lead Brandon Uchimura at
buchimur@usc.edu
for more information