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Reframing "How We Done It Good" Research Publications, Lise Doucette, Bruce Fyfe, Marni R. Harrington, Kristin Hoffmann, Courtney Waugh May 2012

Reframing "How We Done It Good" Research Publications, Lise Doucette, Bruce Fyfe, Marni R. Harrington, Kristin Hoffmann, Courtney Waugh

Kristin Hoffmann

"How I done it good" research papers, while important, often focus on a specialized local case. Added value comes from placing research results within the wider community of library research. Using citation analysis as an example, we share strategies for communicating results in a way that is replicable and comparable. (Poster presentation)


Determining The Usability Of Ebooks Using The Think-Aloud Method, Kristin Hoffmann, Diane Dawson, Selinda Berg Apr 2012

Determining The Usability Of Ebooks Using The Think-Aloud Method, Kristin Hoffmann, Diane Dawson, Selinda Berg

Kristin Hoffmann

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Not On The Same Page: Undergraduates’ Information Retrieval In Electronic And Print Books, Selinda Adelle Berg, Kristin Hoffmann, Diane Dawson Apr 2012

Not On The Same Page: Undergraduates’ Information Retrieval In Electronic And Print Books, Selinda Adelle Berg, Kristin Hoffmann, Diane Dawson

Kristin Hoffmann

Academic libraries are increasingly collecting e-books, but little research has investigated how students use e-books compared to print texts. This study used a prompted think-aloud method to gain an understanding of the information retrieval behavior of students in both formats. Qualitative analysis identified themes that will inform instruction and collection practices.


“It's About Helping People”: Co‐Op Experiences Of Lis Students In Academic Libraries, Kristin Hoffmann, Selinda A. Berg Apr 2012

“It's About Helping People”: Co‐Op Experiences Of Lis Students In Academic Libraries, Kristin Hoffmann, Selinda A. Berg

Kristin Hoffmann

The current study examines the prominence of service/helping in the field experiences of Library and Information Studies students, and aims to gain greater understanding of LIS students perceptions of helping as a feature of their professional identity.