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Beyond The Software: The Importance Of Personal Communication To Ensure Access In Complex Ill And Other Borrowing Transactions, Andrew J. M. Smith, David Velasquez

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

This paper focuses on the ILL aspects of a larger project investigating the continued availability of items identified in a 1991 bibliography (Dillard). For this stage of the research, the particular focus was on obtaining various theses and dissertations, as well as books and sheet music items. As Lowry (2006) noted, especially in the humanities and social sciences, the majority of dissertation and thesis research has traditionally not resulted in further publication, with only about 10% of this work being republished in other forms. This means that the original works are the only source of this research, and therefore there …

Library Transformation: The Futures School Experience Applied To Practice, Gloria F. Creed-Dikeogu

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

Attendance as a member of the Plains Cohort at a three-day Futures Foundations in Natural Foresight Workshop taught by the Kedge Futures School (TFSX), provided the researcher with the opportunity to explore the theoretical ropes of library futurism alongside the natural foresight framework and the many futurist tools, like futures wheels and scenario building, that are so vital when participating in library futures strategic planning. This paper explains trend patterns and analyses and the importance of sensemaking to futures scenarios creation and how each connects to library transformation.

Blended Librarianship—20 Years Later, Amanda Hovious, Andrew Smith

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

In 2004, Steven J. Bell and John Shank introduced the term blended librarian to describe an emerging skill set of academic librarians in teaching and learning roles as a combination of “the traditional skill set of librarianship with the information technologist’s hardware/software skills, and the instructional or educational designer’s ability to apply technology appropriately in the teaching-learning process” (p. 373). Several years later, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) officially recognized instructional design skills as a core proficiency for instructional librarians in the Standards for Proficiencies for Instruction Librarians and Coordinators (ALA, 2008). Yet, alongside the ACRL’s …

Connecting The Past To The Present: The Tiger Tales Oral Histories Digital Exhibit, H. Andrew Tincknell, Brian Gribben

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

The Tiger Tales Oral History Digital Exhibit began in 2018 as an effort to promote Forsyth Library’s self-service video studio and Special Collections. The project is a marriage of the creative technologies of the library’s Learning Commons Media Lab paired with images from its archives to capture the stories of Tiger alumni, students, faculty, and staff spanning generations about their time at Fort Hays State. Forsyth’s Outreach Team adds their talents to the project recruiting interview subjects, often in collaboration with the FHSU Foundation and Alumni Office. Over its five-year history, these connections have served to gather first-hand stories from …

In With The Old: Encouraging Archives Use With Innovative Faculty Outreach, Kimberly Veliz, Ronald Rozzell

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

In order to encourage archives usage, an instruction librarian and archivist at a small community college collaborated to design an interactive instruction session for faculty. The session was to use breakout boxes to demonstrate how to incorporate archival materials into classroom activities at an institution wide professional development workshop event. Plans for an in-person breakout box session were scrapped after the COVID-19 Omicron wave forced workshops online. After designing and carrying out an online archives introduction, the session was reconfigured back into an in-person session utilizing breakout boxes. Despite lower-than-expected attendance, the innovative outreach made faculty and staff aware of …

Increasing Accessibility To Academic Library Services With Alt Text, Color Contrast, Captioning, And Transcripts In Youtube Tutorials, Barbara M. Pope, Gloria F. Creed-Dikeogu

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

Accessibility of library resources and services in academic libraries is fundamental to serving the discovery and scholarship needs of students and faculty, regardless of disability status. Equitable access in higher education affects student grades and retention, and within the library, involves making library buildings, video tutorials, library instruction, the website, Libguides, and resources accessible to students. Accessibility is vital for disabled students to obtain a college degree. It complies with federal law while improving access to education for all students, such as English as a second language students, undiagnosed disabled students, and students with different learning styles. This article focuses …

Contents And Editorial Information For Kansas State University Libraries, Issue 13, Fall 2022, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Contents and Editorial Information for Kansas State University Libraries, issue 13, Fall 2022

Trailblazing Legend: Veryl Switzer, Cliff Hight

Kansas State University Libraries

On June 4, 2022, K-State lost an important member of the campus and community. Widely known as one of its greatest athletes, Veryl Allen Switzer Sr. played a historical role in building the university’s multicultural programs. Additionally, he was a key leader in promoting the significance of his hometown of Nicodemus, Kansas.

Inside Un Libro De Cocina: A Mystery Solved Through Collaboration, Roger Adams

Kansas State University Libraries

In the spring of 2021, Laura Kanost, professor of modern languages, expressed interest in incorporating one of the collection’s Spanish language manuscript cookbooks into a class project.

Dean Joe's Book Club, K-State Libraries

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Back matter of the Fall 2022 issue.

One For The Books: A Decade Of Perserverance And Innovation, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Despite experiencing some of the most difficult years in their history, the Libraries have made extraordinary progress towards several strategic goals.

Kansas State University Libraries, Issue 13 (Fall 2022) - Full Issue, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

This is the full issue of Kansas State University Libraries, issue 13 (fall 2022.)

Look Up: A New Mural Find A Home At Hale Library; Above And Beyond, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

A new mural titled “2 Americas” now adorns the ceiling of the Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies in Hale Library. K-State Libraries honored several employees at its annual recognition ceremony in 2022.

The Cynefin Framework: A Retrospective Application To University Library Leadership Covid-19 Responses, Alexis M. Eberth

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

The purpose of this paper is to investigate how university library leadership retrospectively applied the Cynefin framework to COVID-19 responses. Developed using the principles of complexity theory, the Cynefin framework is a sense-making framework that assists those who use it with decision making in ordered and un-ordered situations. The framework comprises five domains: (a) clear, (b) complicated, (c) complex, (d) chaotic, and (e) aware and confused. Because problems are ever-evolving, the cyclical nature of the Cynefin framework allows for and encourages transitions between domains. Through reflection on their experiences during the pandemic, library leaders can utilize the framework’s tenets to …

Education And Entertainment: Developing New Pathways To Student Engagement Through Library Services And Student Life Partnerships, Ruth A. Monnier, Mary Mercer, Anna Stark

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

The COVID-19 pandemic caused higher ed professionals to pivot how they engage students in programs and events. For the 2020-2021 academic year, Pittsburg State University’s Student Life and Library Services created a series of virtual trivia nights. This paper will use the virtual trivia series as a case study to demonstrate the beneficial partnership between Student Life and Library Services at Pittsburg State University. This paper will highlight successes and suggestions on bridging the gap and replicating such a partnership at your institution.

Contents And Editorial Information For Kansas State University Libraries, Issue 12, Fall 2021, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Contents and Editorial Information for Kansas State University Libraries, issue 12, Fall 2021

Morse Memo: Kenneth S. Davis, A Distinguished Writer, Cliff Hight

Kansas State University Libraries

Kenneth Sydney Davis was born to Lydia (Ericson) and Charles Deforest Davis in Salina, Kansas on September 29, 1912.

Let's Get Cookin': Volunteers Transcribe And Translate Historic Manuscript Cookbooks, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Staff and volunteers with K-State Libraries' Richard L.D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections are transcribing more than 30 manuscript cookbooks to make them digitally accessible to the public.

Articles Incoming: Interlibrary Loan Provides Fast And Easy Access To Research Materials, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Interlibrary loan provides fast and easy access to research materials

Diving Into Dole Hall's History, Veronica Denison

Kansas State University Libraries

Before it was Dole Hall, this 32-yearold building was used as a distance learning center. October 21, 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the dedication of Dole Hall. However, prior to naming the building after U.S. Senator Bob Dole, it was called the Kansas Regents Educational Communications Center.

One For The Books: Throwing The Book At High-Cost Resources, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

On March 24, 2021, Kansas State University alumni, faculty, students, staff and friends gave $503,161 to help students save money on textbooks by participating in All In for K-State, KSU Foundation’s second 24-hour fundraising sprint. Once deployed, this investment will save K-State students $5 million or more per year.

Leaping To Lead, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

JOE MOCNIK, NEW DEAN OF LIBRARIES, IS READY TO COLLABORATE WITH CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY.

Be A Part Of Preserving History, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Your donation will support the digitization of K-State’s unique research materials.

Kansas State University Libraries, Issue 12 (Fall 2021) - Full Issue, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

This is the full issue of the fall 2021 Kansas State University Libraries magazine.

Moving On Up; Above And Beyond, K-State Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Several K-State Libraries staff gain new titles and responsibilities;

K-State Libraries honored several employees at its annual recognition ceremony in 2021.

Contents And Editorial Information For Kansas State University Libraries, Issue 11,Spring 2021, Kansas State University Libraries And Cliff Hight

Kansas State University Libraries

Contents and Editorial Information for Kansas State University Libraries, issue 11, Spring 2021

Kansas State University Libraries, Issue 11 (Spring 2021) - Full Issue, Kansas State University Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

This is the full issue of the spring 2021 Kansas State University Libraries magazine.

Leaving A Legacy: Dean Of Libraries Lori Goetsch Reflects On 17 Years Of Service, Kansas State University Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Dean of Libraries Lori Goetsch reflects on 17 years of service to K-State and the community as Hale Library renovations near completion.

Mapping By Location: $100,000 Imls Grant Will Help Improve Environmental Research, Kansas State University Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

An $100,000 IMLS grant will help improve environmental research.

Five Story Glory: Hale Library's Renovation Nears Completion, Kansas State University Libraries

Kansas State University Libraries

Thirty-six months after an accidental fire devastated Hale Library, the five story, well-loved campus behemoth has risen from the ashes.