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Overachievers, Procrastinators, And Failed Googling: Exploring Why Students Ask Librarians For Assistance, Jaimie Beth Colvin, Marc Vinyard, Colleen Mullally

Marc Vinyard

Scholarly Publishing Resources: Cutting Edge Technology To Assist Faculty With Bibliometric Data And Scholarly Publishing, Marc Vinyard, Jaimie Beth Colvin

Jaimie Beth Colvin

A Survey Of Engineering College Libraries In Sri Venkateswara University Area, Andhra Pradesh, India, C. Chinna Balu, Dr. V. Pulla Reddy

Dr. V. Pulla Reddy

Engineers have been important to every civilization, ancient and modern. They invent, design, build and produce most of the products that make up the present civilization. They find out the solutions to the practical problems faced by the society. Hence, they play a key role in socio-economic development of any nation. Today, engineers require not only adequate technological ability and problem solving skills, but also skills like cooperation, communication, and presentation skills, business ethics and inter-personal relationship. They must have deep commitment to safety, reliability, quality and sustainability of all engineering operations in which they take part. Engineering colleges have …

Citations In Psychology Phd Theses: An Obsolescence Study, N. Zafrunnisha, V. Pulla Reddy

Dr. V. Pulla Reddy

An obsolescence study is one of the main areas of bibliometrics in library and information science. The study attempts to discover the obsolescence rate of psychology literature cited in the 141 doctoral theses awarded by the S.V. University Tirupati, Osmania University, Hyderabad, and Andhra University, Visakhapattanam, from 1963-2005. Half-life of journal citations in psychology was found to be 14 years and 19 years for book citations.

Multi-Disciplinary Medical Case Study Development For First Year Medical Students, Daniel G. Kipnis, Anthony J. Frisby, Liz Mikita

Anthony J Frisby, PhD

This poster will describe the history of the medical informatics course and the process of designing the case studies to fit into the new course management system, and will review the experiences of the librarians involved.

Multi-Disciplinary Medical Case Study Development For First Year Medical Students, Daniel G. Kipnis, Anthony J. Frisby, Liz Mikita

Anthony J Frisby, PhD

This poster will describe the history of the medical informatics course and the process of designing the case studies to fit into the new course management system, and will review the experiences of the librarians involved.

Marshall Digital Scholar - Music Collection: Access And Preservation, Thomas L. Walker Ii

Thomas Walker

This presentation discusses how music collections are handled at Marshall University and inside of Marshall Digital Scholar.

Mapping For Change: Re-Imagining Assessment With Concept Maps, Heidi Gauder, Fred W. Jenkins

Fred W Jenkins

Facilitate student creativity and assess information skills at the same time with concept maps. Learn how to administer these easy assessments and analyze them for evidence of learning. The presenters will demonstrate how this assessment technique can be used in multiple situations and how it is possible to transform these maps into results that can be easily understood by stakeholders.

The Invention Of Hugo Cabret: A Novel In Words And Pictures, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

No abstract provided.

The Invention Of Hugo Cabret: A Novel In Words And Pictures, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

No abstract provided.

Vincenzo Has Died, Michael C. Vocino

michael c vocino

Short story of life and a death in a Southern Italian town.

Capturing Students' International Experiences: Escholarship@Umms And International Medical Education, James F. Comes, Cecile Bianco, Sally A. Gore, Lisa A. Palmer, Mary E. Piorun

Sally A. Gore

Type of engagement and location: eScholarship@UMMS (http://escholarship.umassmed.edu/intmeded/) is an electronic repository sponsored by the Lamar Soutter Library. The Library is collaborating with the Office of Medical Education’s International Medical Education initiative under the direction of Dr. Michael Godkin. Purpose/objective: The purpose of the collaboration is to provide an archive to preserve and promote clinical and language experiences of UMMS students serving in developing countries. Description: The Library is building a database of student trips that includes descriptions of sites and clinical experiences, photos, personal reflections, maps, and advice for future students. Library staff worked with Dr. Godkin to convert paper …

Building Your Fan Base: Engaging Library Staff In Your Ir, Kim Myers

Kim Myers

Presentation given at the 2015 ACRL IR Tailgate on staff engagement in a small academic library.

Historical Poinsettia Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

The poinsettia has undergone a remarkable transformation since the day some 800 years ago when the Aztecs plucked it from the wilds of Mexico to decorate their courtyards and medicate the infirm. From November 9 to 28, wild, heirloom, and modern poinsettias in full flower will grace the lobby of Clemson University’s Cooper Library for everyone to appreciate. Banners and historical documents will accompany the display to help guide visitors along the implausible route the humble poinsettia traveled from gangly Mexican shrub to iconic Christmas flower.

Native American Heritage Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

National Native American Heritage month is a time to honor the contributions, achievements, sacrifices, and cultural and historical legacy of the original inhabitants of the United States.

A wide range of library materials have been pulled and placed on display to coincide with Native American Heritage month. Included are works on Native American history, art, sports, Native American literature and lore, contemporary fiction including Native American characters, music, health, and law.

A Great And Terrible Beauty, Maggie Mason Smith

Maggie Mason Smith

No abstract provided.

Linkedin As An Information Source For Human Resources, Competitive Intelligence, Nancy E. Fawley

Nancy Fawley

LinkedIn, the online professional network, provides people with the opportunity to interact with other professionals in their fields, locate potential employers through company pages and employees, and participate in forums relevant to their professions.

Ethnography In Action: Active Learning In Academic Library Outreach To Middle School Students, Samantha Godbey, Nancy Fawley, Xan Goodman, Susan Wainscott

Nancy Fawley

This article describes an outreach activity developed and coordinated by academic librarians as part of a state program for low-income middle school students. Rather than offering a traditional library tour, the library organizers wanted to provide the middle school students with a meaningful experience that would encourage active participation, critical thinking, and alleviate library anxiety. As a spin on the traditional tour, students applied an ethnographic approach to learning about the library. The authors describe the development and implementation of the activity and provide recommendations for other librarians involved in outreach to K-12 students.

Erau Scholarly Commons, July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015, Anne M. Casey, Chip Wolfe, Brittany Blanchard

Anne Marie Casey

Scholarly Commons continued to grow in 2014-2015, not only in content added and downloads, but in maturity of the process. At the beginning of the second year, many of the early challenges resolved as teams that oversee the administration and new development began to understand the system and each other’s strengths. Members of the university community also developed a better understanding of Scholarly Commons and its value to many aspects of the research and academic mission. In particular, various departments turned to Scholarly Commons to host conferences and events. Also, members of the Oversight Team met with representatives of Sponsored …

When And Why Should Research Data Be Sustained?, Christine Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

The goal of the workshop was to create a forum for direct interaction between the National Science Foundation large facilities and CI developer community – to explore evolving facility needs and approaches for CI, identify issues and solutions, exchange CI best practices and operational experience, and generate recommendations that can guide current and future NSF CI programs.

Overachievers, Procrastinators, And Failed Googling: Exploring Why Students Ask Librarians For Assistance, Jaimie Beth Colvin, Marc Vinyard, Colleen Mullally

Jaimie Beth Colvin

Strengthening Skills: Hosting A Research Boot Camp, Stephanie Soule, Heidi Gauder

Heidi Gauder

Instruction librarians and an academic department formed a community of practice and developed a three-day research “boot camp” for graduate research assistants. The students gained critical research skills, which benefited their department, while the librarians experimented with new instruction techniques.

The William F. Charters Collection: An Introduction, George W. Geib

George W. Geib

No abstract provided.

Book Review - The Oglethorpe Plan: Enlightenment Design In Savannah And Beyond, Eli Arnold

Eli Arnold

No abstract provided.

Insights Into Academic Librarian Leadership Using The Bolman And Deal Leadership Orientation Framework, Colleen Boff

Colleen T. Boff, Ed.D.

Open Access Challenge, Amy Dailey, Janelle Wertzberger

Janelle Wertzberger

This class activity is designed to help health sciences students understand challenges to accessing public health information in a variety of settings. The exercise was created for students in Prof. Dailey’s Global Health class (HS 322) at Gettysburg College in Fall 2015. The activity, as well as notes for instructors considering using this exercise, are both shared here.

Scholarly Communications Report On Activities 2014-15, Janelle Wertzberger

Janelle Wertzberger

2014-15 annual report for Scholarly Communications work at Musselman Library, including Gettysburg College's institutional repository, The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg College. Covers June 2014-May 2015.

Memories Of Mcmaster's Map Collection, Cathy Moulder

Cathy Moulder

Personal memories, prepared for the 50th Anniversary of the Lloyd Reeds Map Collection, McMaster University Library, November 2015.

Arabic Manuscript And Islamic Heritage In Northern Nigeria: A Study Of The Contribution Of Selected Ulama’A In Adamawa Emirate, Musa Salih Muhammad

Musa Salih Muhammad

Arabic Manuscript is a veritable tool for the generation of new knowledge. Thus, it would continue to draw the interest of researchers in various fields of humanities and other key endeavours of life. It is the sad situation however, is that this is resource which is widely available in various parts of Northern Nigeria is faces increasing threat by agents of deterioration. This paper attempt to draws attention to the urgency in the need to employ means preservation and conservation for this large collection of Islamic manuscripts. The Arabic Manuscripts in the Adamawa Emirate of Northern Nigeria is to be …

Stop, Collaborate And Listen, Lisandra R. Carmichael, Maria Atilano, Cat Silvers

Maria Atilano

Libraries are under pressure to demonstrate their value within their educational institutions and in their communities. The University of North Florida is in the process of a rebranding project to update its image and to address concerns including student success, retention, and time to degree. The presenters will propose skills to strengthen library relevance that are applicable to all libraries by using three simple steps: STOP - Evaluate where you are. Assess your current practices and determine areas for improvement. COLLABORATE - Identify opportunities for partnerships with organizations or groups whose goals align with yours. LISTEN - Garner feedback from …