Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Book review (2)
- Academic libraries (1)
- Academic writing (1)
- Circulation policy (1)
- Collaboration (1)
-
- David W. Shaw (1)
- Higher education (1)
- Humanistic scholars (1)
- Information instruction (1)
- John E. Buschman (1)
- Librarianship (1)
- Libraries (1)
- Library circulation and loans (1)
- Library fees (1)
- Library fines (1)
- Overdue fines (1)
- Patron behavior (1)
- Public policy (1)
- Public services (Libraries) (1)
- Research writing (1)
Articles 1 - 4 of 4
Full-Text Articles in Education
Review Of Babel And The Ivory Tower: The Scholar In The Age Of Science By W. David Shaw, W. Bede Mitchell
Review Of Babel And The Ivory Tower: The Scholar In The Age Of Science By W. David Shaw, W. Bede Mitchell
Library Faculty Publications
This review was published in College and Research Libraries.
Metaconversations: Ongoing Discussion About Teaching Research Writing, P. S. Mcmillen, E. Hill
Metaconversations: Ongoing Discussion About Teaching Research Writing, P. S. Mcmillen, E. Hill
Library Faculty Publications
This article is a follow up to an earlier publication that developed the rationale for using conversation as a metaphor to teach research writing. We presented this proposed teaching approach at several conferences, including WILU in May 2005 at Guelph, Canada. The discussions with participants in these presentations validated the tenets of the conversational metaphor for research writing. Here we provide a description of the research activities in the presentations, the subsequent responses by participants, and our thoughts on these responses. This dialogue between participants and the authors/presenters constitutes the metaconversation about teaching research writing.
Using Rewards To Minimize Overdue Book Rates, W. Bede Mitchell, Fred W. Smith
Using Rewards To Minimize Overdue Book Rates, W. Bede Mitchell, Fred W. Smith
Library Faculty Publications
For as long as many libraries have charged fines for books returned after their due dates, this familiar practice has excited comment and controversy. Fines are thought by many to deter patrons from keeping materials too long. However, others believe there is little persuasive evidence that fines are more effective at minimizing overdues than are reminder notices. Further, some critics contend charging fines is unethical, especially in public or school libraries, and the meager results are not worth the harmful public relations fines incur. The authors experimented with an alternative approach using positive reinforcement.
Review Of Dismantling The Public Sphere: Situating And Sustaining Librarianship In The Age Of The New Public Philosophy By John E. Buschman, W. Bede Mitchell
Review Of Dismantling The Public Sphere: Situating And Sustaining Librarianship In The Age Of The New Public Philosophy By John E. Buschman, W. Bede Mitchell
Library Faculty Publications
This review was published in College and Research Libraries.