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Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors – Idaho's Refugees, Elizabeth Ramsey, Kamal Rizal
Welcoming Our Newest Neighbors – Idaho's Refugees, Elizabeth Ramsey, Kamal Rizal
Elizabeth Ramsey
Each year more than 1,000 refugees from nations all over the world are resettled in Boise and Twin Falls. This presentation looks at who these refugees are, how they came to Idaho, and the challenges they face in their new life. Through increased awareness of these new community members, we might better position ourselves and our libraries to assist them with their transitions to life as American citizens.
Innovation, Collaboration And Models: Proceedings Of The Clir Cataloging Hidden Special Collections And Archives Symposium, March 2015, Cheryl Oestreicher
Innovation, Collaboration And Models: Proceedings Of The Clir Cataloging Hidden Special Collections And Archives Symposium, March 2015, Cheryl Oestreicher
Cheryl Oestreicher
This volume documents the capstone event to the seven-year Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives program, funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The two-day symposium and unconference brought together more than 180 participants, including many past and current grant recipients. In the proceedings, more than 20 symposium presenters examine inter-institutional collaboration, student and faculty involvement, cataloging, arrangement and description, audiovisual collections, science collections, and outreach.
Translating Failure Into Success, Deana Brown, Elizabeth Ramsey
Translating Failure Into Success, Deana Brown, Elizabeth Ramsey
Elizabeth Ramsey
All of us have had to work through life challenges and perhaps even suffered professional setbacks. Whether it was a poorly attended program, a new instructional method that was ineffective, or getting started on professional development requirements, sharing our experiences of failure with each other in a safe and accepting space can be cathartic and informative. See what skeletons we have hiding in our closets, and learn how showing yours the light of day might be the most inspiring connection you make for yourself, your colleagues, and your library!