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Best Circulation Practices For Tablets, Digital Cameras, And Other Technology, Bradley P. Tolppanen, Janice Derr
Best Circulation Practices For Tablets, Digital Cameras, And Other Technology, Bradley P. Tolppanen, Janice Derr
Faculty Research & Creative Activity
The efficient loaning of technology items, such as tablets, digital cameras, and laptops, to patrons in academic libraries requires a sound circulation policy. Like traditional materials the circulation issues to be considered in loaning these devices include loan periods, holds, and fines. Unique aspects presented by technology items involve device content, user agreements, and storage and recharging. This poster session will present a set of best practices for loaning technology items based on the results of a survey of academic libraries.
Best Circulation Practices For Tablets, Digital Cameras, And Other Technology, Bradley Tolppanen, Janice Derr
Best Circulation Practices For Tablets, Digital Cameras, And Other Technology, Bradley Tolppanen, Janice Derr
Faculty Research & Creative Activity
The efficient loaning of technology items, such as tablets, digital cameras, and laptops, to patrons in academic libraries requires a sound circulation policy. Like traditional materials the circulation issues to be considered in loaning these devices include loan periods, holds, and fines. Unique aspects presented by technology items involve device content, user agreements, and storage and recharging. This poster session will present a set of best practices for loaning technology items based on the results of a survey of academic libraries.
Examining The Why: The Relevance Of Our Courses, Lauri J. Deruiter-Willems
Examining The Why: The Relevance Of Our Courses, Lauri J. Deruiter-Willems
Faculty Research and Creative Activity
If we want students to be truly engaged, not just doing enough to get a passing grade, we need to make sure they make a connection between our course content and their future.
Student And Faculty Expectations For Learning In Various Delivery Models, Lauri J. Deruiter-Willems
Student And Faculty Expectations For Learning In Various Delivery Models, Lauri J. Deruiter-Willems
Faculty Research and Creative Activity
The purpose of this presentation is to shed light on expectations and characteristics of both students and faculty with the hope of improving the learning experience for all by minimizing frustrations and clarifying each others roles. We do much of this already, but it’s nice to have a reminder, and maybe a different take on some ideas.
The Impact Of On-Campus Involvement In Student's Satisfaction For First Generation College Students, Elizabeth Burbatt
The Impact Of On-Campus Involvement In Student's Satisfaction For First Generation College Students, Elizabeth Burbatt
Undergraduate Honors Theses
According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (2013) 41% of students in four-year colleges and universities will not graduate. There are many reasons for this, including poor academics, low college/degree aspirations, poor study habits, uneducated parents, or coming from a small town. Although it is dependent on the student, Roberts and Styron (2010) found that students who do not become socially integrated oftentimes suffer from persistence issues, as they do not feel connected with the institution. My research examines the relationship between extracurricular involvement and student's satisfaction for first generation …