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Open Educational Resources: A Guide For Faculty, Mark Hamilton
Open Educational Resources: A Guide For Faculty, Mark Hamilton
Faculty Publications and Presentations
In this session, we will discuss the following topics: What are Open Educational Resources (OER)? What can I do with OER? Where can I find OER? How can I create OER? How can I share my OER?
Beginning With Inquiry: Fostering A Culture Of First-Year Research, Amanda Hahn, Jeremy Mcginniss, Nathaniel Ross Valle
Beginning With Inquiry: Fostering A Culture Of First-Year Research, Amanda Hahn, Jeremy Mcginniss, Nathaniel Ross Valle
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Turabian Citations From The Theological Journal Library, Randy L. Miller
Turabian Citations From The Theological Journal Library, Randy L. Miller
Faculty Publications and Presentations
The Theological Journal Library for Galaxie is a tremendous source for conservative scholarly theological and biblical journal articles. However, the database doesn’t provide suggested Turabian citations. This handout tells how to develop properly formatted bibliography and footnote entries, including determining the inclusive pages for the entire article.
Creating A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature, Randy L. Miller
Creating A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature, Randy L. Miller
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Research normally begins by doing a “review of the literature” to see what has already been written and to determine “gaps” in the literature for further research. This handout reviews ways to search for books, scholarly articles, dissertations, and grey literature on any topic using our library subscription resources.
An Introduction To Google Scholar, Randy L. Miller
An Introduction To Google Scholar, Randy L. Miller
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This handout discusses the pros and cons of using Google Scholar to find books and journal articles. It tells how to connect Google Scholar to our Jerry Falwell Library subscription databases. It also discusses Google Books.
Finding And Using Tests And Instruments For Research, Randy Miller
Finding And Using Tests And Instruments For Research, Randy Miller
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This handout talks about finding and using tests, measurements and other instruments for research. It discusses Mental Measurements Yearbook which offers commercially available instruments. It also shows ways to find “free” instruments that are reliable and valid as well as the articles describing the development and validation of these measures. A webinar based on this handout is available at https://watch.liberty.edu/media/t/1_23mxx0kj
Using Data And Statistics, Randy L. Miller
Using Data And Statistics, Randy L. Miller
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This handout identifies the differences between statistics and data and how to use and analyze them. It provides numerous links to data and statistic sources available for free online or as part of our library subscriptions. Liberty University provides NVivo software for analyzing qualitative data and a link is provided to download the software.
Library Research Tips For Counseling Faculty, Randy L. Miller
Library Research Tips For Counseling Faculty, Randy L. Miller
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This PowerPoint provides descriptions and links for resources available to Liberty University Counseling faculty that will be helpful as they do their own research and assist students.
See Me Shine: Developing Character Through Books For Children Ages 3-6, Shelley Oakley, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong
See Me Shine: Developing Character Through Books For Children Ages 3-6, Shelley Oakley, Rachel Schwedt, Janice Delong
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Selecting books for the preschooler and beginning reader that engage the young audience and yet teach values that parents and educators desire is an elusive task. This first volume of the See Me Shine series offers reading recommendations focusing on distinct character traits such as caring, courage, responsibility and more for ages 3 to 6. Each character trait offers 20+ book recommendations, as read-aloud or independent reading, and each recommendation includes a description of each title, critique, awards, list of related subjects, and the distinct character themes demonstrated in the text. Whether your role is one of parent, grandparent, guardian, …
Open Educational Resources: Revolutionizing The Academic World, Johannah Lowder, Roriebeth Fredrich
Open Educational Resources: Revolutionizing The Academic World, Johannah Lowder, Roriebeth Fredrich
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This presentation by the Jerry Falwell Library and Center for Curriculum Development offers information on the benefits of using Open Educational Resources (OER) in a course and resources for finding OER.
Open Educational Resource Presentation, Johannah Lowder
Open Educational Resource Presentation, Johannah Lowder
Faculty Publications and Presentations
This presentation by the Jerry Falwell Library and Center for Curriculum Development offers information on the benefits of using Open Educational Resources (OER) in a course and resources for finding OER.
Planning And The Future Of The Academic Library: An Annotated Bibliography, Gregory A. Smith
Planning And The Future Of The Academic Library: An Annotated Bibliography, Gregory A. Smith
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Academic libraries have changed significantly in recent years. At least to some extent, their evolution has been the product of planning rather than passive acceptance of, or reactive response to, environmental conditions. This document introduces readers to nearly 20 sources—representing the fields of business, higher education, and library/information science—that convey important insights into library planning. Academic library planning increasingly reflects a context in which educational and other institutions are held accountable for the outcomes of their decisions. Planning presumes the existence of useful data streams. Successful implementation of a strategic plan entails attention to organizational development and budget planning. Library …
Planning And The Future Of The Academic Library: An Annotated Bibliography, Gregory Smith
Planning And The Future Of The Academic Library: An Annotated Bibliography, Gregory Smith
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Academic libraries have changed significantly in recent years. At least to some extent, their evolution has been the product of planning rather than passive acceptance of, or reactive response to, environmental conditions. This document introduces readers to nearly 20 sources—representing the fields of business, higher education, and library/information science—that convey important insights into library planning. Academic library planning increasingly reflects a context in which educational and other institutions are held accountable for the outcomes of their decisions. Planning presumes the existence of useful data streams. Successful implementation of a strategic plan entails attention to organizational development and budget planning. Library …
Increasing Our Reach While Preserving Quality: Creating And Using Information Literacy Assessments And Rubrics For Non-Librarians, Angela Rice, Rory Patterson, Jeremy Roden
Increasing Our Reach While Preserving Quality: Creating And Using Information Literacy Assessments And Rubrics For Non-Librarians, Angela Rice, Rory Patterson, Jeremy Roden
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Professional Development Of Academic Librarians: How Should Institutions Contribute To The Process?, Gregory A. Smith
The Professional Development Of Academic Librarians: How Should Institutions Contribute To The Process?, Gregory A. Smith
Faculty Publications and Presentations
Professional development is universally recognized in education and librarianship as imperative for ongoing effectiveness. Most—though not all—academic libraries support professional development through financial assistance and release time. However, while funding and release time are necessary to professional growth, they are not sufficient. The role of the leader as a steward of organizational culture suggests that academic library administrators should concern themselves with fostering an environment conducive to their subordinates’ professional development. Innovative professional development programs in place at a number of academic libraries stand as a corrective to the seemingly haphazard practices of many libraries and librarians. Further research on …