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Oa And Oer In Education And The Knowledge Market: Presentation And Workshop Materials, Jillian Beckwell

Honors Projects

Are you interested in being able to access reliable information, research, images, and more online without running into a paywall or fee? Are you interested in accessing online textbooks and other class materials without having to spend a single dollar? With Open Access and Open Educational Resources, these scenarios are possible. This presentation will discuss Open Access materials and Open Educational Resources, and their role in educational spaces and within the different Knowledge Market services.

Student Well-Being Matters: Academic Library Support For The Whole Student, Marta Bladek

Publications and Research

In response to a marked increase in the prevalence and severity of mental health problems among college students over the last decade, colleges and universities have been expanding their well-being initiatives and programs. No longer limited to health services departments, the support of student well-being has been taken up by multiple campus units, including academic libraries. As well-being has been shown to impact academic outcomes, the well-being initiatives libraries develop fit in with their commitment to enhance learning and student educational experience overall. A comprehensive review of wellness interventions in academic libraries, this article presents findings on student well-being and …

Attitude Of National Institute For Legislative And Democratic Studies Library User Towards The Use Of The Library Services, Catherine Enatta Ikokoh Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study reviewed the attitude of National Instituted for legislative and Democratic studies library users towards the use of the library services offered. The population for the study was 198. The coefficient of the variance method was used to draw the sample from each cluster using proportion. The sample size for the study was 117. One hundred and seventeen (117) questionnaires were administered to the users based on the different categories such as NILDS staff, Contract/ Secondment / Posted staff, Students, Nass/ Others, and at the end 78 questionnaires where returned which determined the output of the survey using SPSS. …

Delivering Library Services In A Time Of Crisis; Technological Higher Education Association Libraries Responding To Covid 19 From March August 2020., Mary Delaney, Johanna Archbold, Ann Cleary, Lorna Dodd, Patrick Doherty, Terry O'Brien, Jean Ricken, Margaret Waldron

Publications

This paper presents the experience of eight Irish academic libraries from the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) from March – August 2020 while delivering library services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents a snapshot of their experience at this time outlining the challenges faced by libraries in closing their doors and pivoting to delivering library services only. For much of this time library buildings were closed to students thereby making, study desks, group spaces, PCs, access to collections and to library staff at information desks unavailable. Instead library staff worked remotely directing students to the vast array of resources available …

School Libraries In South Australia 2019 Census, Katherine Dix, Rachel Felgate, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Toby Carslake, Shani Sniedze

School and system improvement

This report presents the results of a survey census and website review of school libraries, taken across all South Australian schools in Term 3, 2019. The census collected data on school library staffing, facilities, funding, and support. Results reveal that schools with a qualified teacher librarian are more likely to have improved student literacy outcomes. While 94 per cent of South Australian schools have someone to manage the library collection and to select resources, less than a quarter (23 per cent) are managed by a qualified teacher librarian. Questions about the nature of library provision in schools uncovered eight main …

Establishing And Promoting An Institutional Repository And Research Information Management System, Darren Sweeper, Karen Ramsden

Sprague Library Scholarship and Creative Works

The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and to highlight lessons learned from the establishment of the institutional repository (IR) while collaborating in a state-wide initiative to showcase the scholarly output of New Jersey researchers.

An Innovative Editing Service For Medical Students, Lisa Price

Libraries Scholarship

Background: The Library serves students, staff and faculty of the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and related Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Students face the daunting yet crucial tasks of preparing Personal Statements for residency, scholarship and other applications. Students and residents are also encouraged to seek publication opportunities. We recognized a need for proofreading and editing assistance, and one of our librarians had the background and experience to provide such a service.

Description: We developed a flyer announcing available services and distributed it within the library, at student and residency orientations, committee meetings and other appropriate campus events. …

2018-2019 Library Services Annual Report, Lindenwood University

Library Services

Lindenwood University Library Services report for 2018-2019.

Qr'ing The Library: Learning About Physical And Online Library Resources Through A Qr-Coded Tutorial, Sally Neal, Kristen Allen

Scholarship and Professional Work

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Library News-- November 2, 2018, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Library News-- November 1, 2018, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Library News-- October 23, 2018, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Library News-- September 18, 2018, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Library News-- September 12, 2018, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Library News-- August 22, 2018, University Library

Library Newsletter

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2017-2018 Library Services Statistics, Lindenwood University

Library Services

Library Services Statistics for 2017-2018.

Library Newsletter (Fall 2017), Holy Cross Libraries

Holy Cross Libraries Newsletters

Announcements and other items of interest related to the services offered by the libraries at the College of the Holy Cross.

Connections, June 2017, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Connections, May 2017, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Connections, April 2017, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Connections, March 2017, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Library Newsletter (Spring 2017), Holy Cross Libraries

Holy Cross Libraries Newsletters

Announcements and other items of interest related to the services offered by the libraries at the College of the Holy Cross.

Connections, February 2017, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Connections, January 2017, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Connections, December 2016, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Connections, November 2016, University Library

Library Newsletter

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Connections, October 2016, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Library Newsletter (Fall 2016), Holy Cross Libraries

Holy Cross Libraries Newsletters

Announcements and other items of interest related to the services offered by the libraries at the College of the Holy Cross.

Connections, September 2016, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Lighting The Way: Testing The Limits Of New Library Services, Jason Dupree

Faculty Articles & Research

The Media Studio is a stationary, work area for media production and post-production tasks. This space supports the curricular projects undertaken by students, designed to assist the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning with recording faculty lectures, and complement the service of providing multimedia equipment that circulates.