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Assessing Diversity Initiatives: The Arl Leadership And Career Development Program, Teresa Y. Neely
Assessing Diversity Initiatives: The Arl Leadership And Career Development Program, Teresa Y. Neely
University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications
This article represents the results of a study of the participants in the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP). The study was designed initially to determine the effectiveness of the initiative; however, secondary goals reveal data on program participants perceptions of the success of the program in multiple areas of leadership as defined by program elements. In addition to demographic queries, participants were asked about positions held before and after program completion and the perceived impact of the program on their career paths. Participants were also queried on major program components including the mentoring relationship, …
Satellite Outreach Services Program To Under-Represented Students: "Being In Their Space, Not On Myspace", Kathleen Keating, Paulita Aguilar
Satellite Outreach Services Program To Under-Represented Students: "Being In Their Space, Not On Myspace", Kathleen Keating, Paulita Aguilar
University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications
strategic goal of the University of New Mexico is student retention, especially for underrepresented students. To assist in reaching that goal, the University Libraries offered the Satellite Outreach Services Program, which included reference and instruction, and was provided in the university's multicultural student services centers. This article describes the program's planning, implementation, and statistics and includes a detailed description of outreach activities for one of the student centers, American Indian Student Services.
Teaching Information Literacy Skills To Prepare Teachers Who Can Bridge The Research-To-Practice Gap, Mark Emmons, Elizabeth B. Keefe, Veronica M. Moore, Rebecca M. Sanchez, Michele M. Mals, Teresa Y. Neely
Teaching Information Literacy Skills To Prepare Teachers Who Can Bridge The Research-To-Practice Gap, Mark Emmons, Elizabeth B. Keefe, Veronica M. Moore, Rebecca M. Sanchez, Michele M. Mals, Teresa Y. Neely
University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications
This paper explores ways in which academic libraries can partner with colleges of education to prepare teachers who can apply research to their practice. Federal mandates such as No Child Left Behind (2001) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004) require teachers to implement evidence-based practices in their classrooms, which presents a challenge to teacher preparation programs and raises important questions about the nature of evidence in education. We believe that information literacy (IL) skills are critical in preparing teachers who can thoughtfully, critically, and ethically implement evidence-based practices. We report the results of a study into the effectiveness …