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Henderson News, Bede Mitchell, Ann Hamilton, Sonya Shepherd, Fred Smith

Sonya S. Gaither

In This Issue:-3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner-Dr. William H. Schubert Curriculum History Collection-Spotlight on Henderson Library Benefactor-Fall Family Weekend-Resources for Community Use

Friends Of Henderson Library Newsletter, Lori Gwinett, W. Mitchell, Sonya Shepherd, Jessica Minihan, Margaret Jones, Lisa Smith, Marvin Goss, Jonathan Harwell, Jennifer Gerrald, Bob Fernekes, Rebekah Cole, Janet Burns, Julie Harwell, Richard Johnson

Sonya S. Gaither

In This Issue: "Save the Date"; "Volunteer Opportunities"; "Social Networking & Henderson Library"; "Ebooks-More than just Kindle or NOOK"; "Attention all Eagles Fans"; "Online Tutorials Using Adobe® Captivate®"; "Henderson Heroes: Spotlight on Employees"; "Blogging and Tagging with the Library"; "Streamlining Workflow Using Wikis & Google Docs"; "Password Now Required for Library Computers"; "EagleScholar: Georgia Southern University's Institutional Repository"; "BYOM: Bring Your Own Mat...to the Library?"; "Center for Research Libraries Membership"; "The USA PATRIOT Act vs. the Constitution"

Focus On The Future: Learning About Tomorrow's Students Today, Lisa Smith, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Library Tools For Connecting With The Curriculum: How To Create A Professional Development Workshop For Teaching Faculty, Sonya S. Shepherd, Debra Skinner, Robert W. Fernekes

Sonya S. Gaither

The article focuses on ways taken by librarians in linking library tools with the faculty curriculum in Georgia. It states that librarians Sonya Shepherd, Debra Skinner and Bob Fernekes from Zach S. Henderson Library have formed a team that would push students into library resources required by their faculty. It also mentions the creation of linking tools tutorials to improve student and faculty use of the resources.

Working By Committee: Formal And Informal Assessment Collaborations--Assessment Committees And Beyond, Sojourna Cunningham, Regina Mays, Michelle Brannen, Kathryn Crowe, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

During this panel discussion, three very different academic libraries will provide perspectives about the role of an assessment committee and the assessment librarian in library strategic planning. Topics discussed will include:

• The creation of the Assessment Committee (AC) and the role of the Assessment Librarian within the committee
• Strategic planning for the committee as well how assessment projects are chosen for the committee and for the library
• The current and past projects of the AC As time permits, the panel will also discuss:
• How librarians outside of the committee use the AC and Assessment or U/X Librarian
• Ways in which …

Lessons Learned While Developing An Effective Culture Of Assessment For Library Instruction, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

After testing and using multiple assessment surveys and tools over time to evaluate student learning after and satisfaction with library instruction, workshop attendees discussed lessons learned by an academic librarian attempting to develop a more effective culture of assessment for library instruction. The following was addressed:

• various surveys and tools used/tested
• why certain surveys and tools were selected for use and not others
• why certain surveys and tools worked better than others
• what were the lessons learned
• what assessment surveys and tools are being used after the lessons learned

Using A Media Technology Showcase To Bridge The Gap Between K-12 & Higher Education: Creating A Professional Development Workshop., Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

Why should students spend time navigating to find the library tools needed to search? Why not provide direct links to library resources so more time is spent finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information? These were questions asked by some academic librarians trying to help students locate resources for assignments.As a result, these academic librarians created online tutorials for using persistent links to library resources. Teaching faculty learned how to use the links in web pages and WebCT Vista. These tutorials were also shared at conferences. Attendees encouraged the presenters to develop a hands-on workshop. Attendees also suggested the workshop as a …

How Effective Are We? Measuring The Library’S Service Quality: 2013 Libqual+ Results, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Lessons Learned While Developing An Effective Culture Of Assessment For Library Instruction, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Lessons Learned While Developing An Effective Culture Of Assessment For Library Instruction, Sonya S. Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

After testing and using multiple assessment surveys and tools over time to evaluate student learning after and satisfaction with library instruction, workshop attendees discussed lessons learned by an academic librarian attempting to develop a more effective culture of assessment for library instruction. The following was addressed: various surveys and tools used/tested why certain surveys and tools were selected for use and not others why certain surveys and tools worked better than others what were the lessons learned what assessment surveys and tools are being used after the lessons learned

Techno-Stress In The Higher Education Environment, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

Publication is accepted and in press.

The Increasing Momentum Of Technological Change In Higher Education, Sonya Shepherd, Michael Richardson

Sonya S. Gaither

Publication is accepted and in press.

New And Emerging Technology In Education, Sonya Shepherd, M. Richardson

Sonya S. Gaither

Publication is accepted and in press.

Demonstrating Your Library's Value: The Basics Of Library Assessment, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Using Library Resources And Technology To Develop Global And Collaborative Workspaces, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

Information literacy is defined as a "set of skills needed to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information" (ACRL, 2011). Similarly, the "Big6®" consists of (i) defining the task, (ii) defining strategies for seeking information, (iii) locating and accessing information, (iv) knowing how to use the information found, (v) knowing how to synthesize the information found, and (vi) knowing how to evaluate the information found (Eisenberg, 2012). Regardless of whether we are talking about information literacy or the "Big6", there are commonalities in what is being done and taught. Why should K-16 students, instructors, and researchers spend time navigating to find …

Closing The Gap: An Evolving Professional Development Workshop Bridging K12 & Higher Education, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Using A Media Technology Showcase To Bridge The Gap Between K-12 And Higher Education: Creating A Professional Development Workshop, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

The audience will learn how a professional development workshop led by an academic librarian was created and used to show K-12 teachers and media specialists how to embed the “Big 6” in K-12 classes using persistent links to the library catalog and databases as well as other tools to help in the research process.

Using A Media Technology Showcase To Bridge The Gap Between K12 & Higher Education, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

Why should students spend time navigating to find the library tools needed to search? Why not provide direct links to library resources so more time is spent finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information? These were questions asked by some academic librarians trying to help students locate resources for assignments. As a result, these academic librarians created online tutorials for using persistent links to library resources. Teaching faculty learned how to use the links in web pages and WebCT Vista. These tutorials were also shared at conferences. Attendees encouraged the presenters to develop a hands-on workshop. Attendees also suggested the workshop as …

The Globalization Of Higher Education Through The Lens Of Technology And Accountability, Howard Woodard, Sonya Shepherd, Mindy Crain-Dorough, Michael Richardson

Sonya S. Gaither

Technology has ushered in a new era in higher education making knowledge of technology essential for administrators. Technology is transforming higher education by providing a global interconnectedness that reshapes educational, social, economic and cultural life. The globalization of networks based on travel, mobile phones, broad-band Internet and other information and communications technologies, are creating change on an unprecedented scale. Similarly, technology enables complex data transfers essential to knowledge-intensive production and distribution. Globalization forces higher education institutions to examine their participation in the international environment and to assess their involvement in a seemingly transparent world. The potential for technology in global …

A New Bag Of Galileo Tricks!, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Exploring Galileo: Search Strategies And Teaching Tips For Teachers, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Exploring Galileo: Search Strategies And Teaching Tips For Teachers, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Teaching The Teacher: Integrating Information Literacy Into The Curriculum, Sonya Shepherd, Robert Fernekes

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Teaching The Teacher: How To Integrate Information Literacy Into The Curriculum, Robert Fernekes, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Teaching The Teacher: Integrating Information Literacy Into The Curriculum, Sonya Shepherd, Robert Fernekes

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Information Literacy For Teachers: Is Reform Necessary And How To Establish A Successful Model Program?, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Information Literacy For Teachers: Is Reform Necessary And How To Establish A Successful Model Program?, Sonya Shepherd, Robert Fernekes

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Teaching The Teacher: How To Incorporate Information Into The Teacher Education Curriculum, Sonya Shepherd, Robert Fernekes

Sonya S. Gaither

Paper presented at the ALA 2008 Annual Conference.

It Takes A Village: Assisting Ronald E. Mcnair Scholars Achieve Their Academic Goals By Teaching Information Seeking Skills, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.

Developing Partnerships That Assist Mcnair & Sss Students Achieve Academically, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.