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Don't Be Satisficed: Better Surveys For Better Data, Kelley Rowan
Don't Be Satisficed: Better Surveys For Better Data, Kelley Rowan
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This presentation is used for a recurring workshop hosted by the Digital Scholar Studio at FIU and presented by Kelley Rowan. The workshop shares best practices in survey construction including consent forms, types of questions, and question creation. Information regarding data preservation and IRB policies are also covered and resources are provided.
From Smallville To Metropolis: Career Transitioning From A Small Academic Library To A Large Research University, Ramces L. Marsilli, April Lafferty
From Smallville To Metropolis: Career Transitioning From A Small Academic Library To A Large Research University, Ramces L. Marsilli, April Lafferty
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Description Any career move can be a stressful endeavor and transitioning from a small to a large academic library is no exception. The addition of responsibilities and challenges can prove to be overwhelming for librarians trying to navigate this process. From writing a resume tailored to the position to finding a mentor, this poster session will uncover the secrets to landing the job at a large university library and how to hit the ground running. Presented by two librarians who have been there, it is our intention to prepare library professionals to make this jump as effortless as possible. Objectives …
The Myth Of The Declining Reference Statistic: Revealing Dynamic Reference Services Through Digital Analytics, Melissa Del Castillo, Marissa C. Ball
The Myth Of The Declining Reference Statistic: Revealing Dynamic Reference Services Through Digital Analytics, Melissa Del Castillo, Marissa C. Ball
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It seems customary practice now that there is a need for libraries to “justify” their relevance, impact, contributions, and more. Traditionally, we do this by looking at some basics - how many people walk through our doors, how many classes/workshops are we teaching, and how many people did we help at the reference desk? It is hard to deny when looking at these statistics that there are some obvious trends. In the reference realm, this traditionally translates to decreasing statistics - but are these statistics telling the whole story? Are our reference desk statistics really going down? Are there other …
How Libraries Are Meeting Researcher Needs In The Digital Humanities, Kelley F. Rowan
How Libraries Are Meeting Researcher Needs In The Digital Humanities, Kelley F. Rowan
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This presentation will provide guidance for those considering the creation of a digital humanities (DH) lab, as well as for those with a current functional DH lab. The Digital Scholars Studio at Florida International University (FIU) was created in 2016 with the purpose of providing needed technology and collaborative space for researchers and students. We will explore the challenges experienced by restricted space and budget and discuss how we resolved these specific limitations before continuing with an in-depth look at programming and usage of DH software and tools. We will take a look at a few current projects our researchers …