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Envisioning The Future Of The Information Commons Through Technology, Michael D. Miller

Michael D. Miller

No abstract provided.

Learning Commons: The University Of Michigan Experience, Michael D. Miller

Michael D. Miller

No abstract provided.

Vision Into Practice At Calpoly, Michael D. Miller

Michael D. Miller

No abstract provided.

Embracing Change At The University Of Michigan, Michael D. Miller

Michael D. Miller

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Introducing Learning Commons Functionality Into A Traditional Reference Setting, Jeffrey A. Franks

Jeffrey A Franks

Developing A Multifaceted Approach To Identify A Core Undergraduate Browsing Collection, Doug Way, Sarah Beaubien, Julie Garrison

Doug Way

In planning for a new library that will include a limited number of open stacks, Grand Valley State University librarians were asked to identify what materials should be reserved for the browsable shelves. To accomplish this, librarians considered user behavior by discipline, material types, shelving options and the role of core collections. This paper will discuss these issues as well as differences in how library resources are located and the impact of new discovery tools, such as Innovative Interface's Encore, Bowker’s Syndetics, and Google’s Book Search on redefining browsability. The paper will also include a discussion of resources used in …

S.O.S. For Information Literacy Project {Interviewed By Author In: Dopke-Wilson, M. (2007, Spring/Summer). Librarian Challenge: Reaching College Freshmen. Educators' Spotlight Digest, 2(2).}, Michael Pasqualoni

Michael Pasqualoni

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Reference Librarians Speak For Users: A Learning Commons Concept That Meets The Needs Of A Diverse Student Body, Jeffrey A. Franks, Michael P. Tosko

Jeffrey A Franks

Library Internship: A Key To The Development Of Sustainable Professional Competence, Puttaraj Choukimath, Uma Choukimath, Muttayya M. Koganuramath

Puttaraj Choukimath

Obtaining a professional position in the field requires real world experience. Theoretical facets form the backbone, but exposure to real-life situations need not be ignored. 'Sustainable professional competencies' warrant for the continued education and training of the LIS professionals in general and the new entrants in particular. This paper discusses the prospects of the Library Internship Training and thereby advocates for its integration in the LIS curricula. It reveals that, there is much to gain from the Library Internship.

Ist 662: Instructional Strategies & Techniques For Information Professionals (Syllabus), Michael Pasqualoni

Michael Pasqualoni

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Play To Win! Using Games In Library Instruction To Enhance Student Learning, Tammy Sugarman, Guy Leach

Tammy Sugarman

Research has shown that educational games can have positive impacts on student learning and motivation. The success of a game played in a library instruction class depends on the type of game selected, the development of learning outcomes, and the flexibility of the librarian during class. This article explains the benefits to students and librarians of using games, discusses the development and use of a Jeopardy-style game, and provides practical tips for librarians interested in developing and incorporating games into one-time library instruction sessions.

Learning Commons Concept, Jeffrey A. Franks

Jeffrey A Franks

Strategic Plan For Mahatma Education Society Consortium (Mescon), New Panvel : A Proposal, Puttaraj Choukimath, Uma Agadi, Muttayya M. Koganuramath

Puttaraj Choukimath

No abstract provided.

Developing An Interactive Web Tutorial To Teach Information Competencies: The Planning Process At The University Of Akron, Jeffrey A. Franks, Robert S. Hackley, Joseph E. Straw, Susan Direnzo

Jeffrey A Franks

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The Printed Book: Still In Need Of Ccd, Anna H. Perrault

Anna H. Perrault

The present state of the printed book in the "national collection" or commons of resources owned by U.S. academic libraries is reviewed. The status of collecting of foreign language monographs is emphasized. The future of collecting printed materials is considered in the context of an international information commons and cooperation beyond the North American academic library community.

National Collecting Trends: Methods And Findings, Anna H. Perrault

Anna H. Perrault

The primary focus of collection evaluation and assessment has been the subjective judgment of the strengths and weaknesses of library collections. The process has generally been a local application, often utilizing peer group comparative data. Quantitative collection analysis to support the subjective processes of collection evaluation and assessment is now almost universally conducted through extraction of data from local systems or network databases. National collecting patterns can be studied through the use of data extracted from the bibliographic utilities. This article examines the use of data from the OCLC/AMIGOS Collection Analysis CD and standard statistical series as a methodology for …

The University Library And Campus Web Development: A Case Study, Jeffrey A. Franks

Jeffrey A Franks

Forming A Reference Service Philosophy, Jeffrey A. Franks

Jeffrey A Franks

Study Confirms Increased Homogeneity In Academic Library Acquisitions, Anna H. Perrault

Anna H. Perrault

Article based on “The Changing Print Resource Base of Academic Libraries in the United States: A Comparison of Collection Patterns in Seventy-two ARL Academic Libraries of Non-serial Imprints for the Years 1985 and 1989, Ph.D. dissertation, The Florida State University, 1994. This research received the 1995 ALISE Doctoral Dissertation Award.

Reinventing Resource Sharing, Anna H. Perrault

Anna H. Perrault

No abstract provided.