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Atlanta Emerging Librarians Encouraging Distance Education, Ashley Dupuy
Atlanta Emerging Librarians Encouraging Distance Education, Ashley Dupuy
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the efforts of the Atlanta Emerging Librarians in encouraging students and new librarians to participate in distance education programs in library science. Programs were promoted by the group through library school electronic mailing lists and the membership of the Georgia Library Association. The group conducted a program on library user instruction in March 2009 featuring librarians as speakers, including Anne Wallace and Casey Long. One of the popular programs during the event was "Meet With the Admins."
Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library
Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library
University Libraries News Online (2008-2023)
- Librarians and Google: Working together for you behind the scenes
Inspiring Innovation: Planning, Implementing, And Evaluating The Web 2.0 Challenge, Debbie Ginsberg, Megan Kribble, Bonnie Shucha
Inspiring Innovation: Planning, Implementing, And Evaluating The Web 2.0 Challenge, Debbie Ginsberg, Megan Kribble, Bonnie Shucha
Librarian Scholarship
The three authors created the Web 2.0 Challenge for the Computing Services Special Interest Section of AALL. In this article they describe their experience running the Challenge and the feedback from the librarians who participated in the Challenge.
© Copyright 2014 American Association of Law Libraries.
People News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent professional developments from SELA members.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author describes his personal library. His collection includes books by Stephen King, Anne Rice, Jane Austen, John Grisham, Joyce Carol Oates and Gary Larson. His books deal with art, illustration, classical literature , mysteries and horrors. He recounts rereading and cherishing his collection as he ages.
Former Library Director Anthony Passes
Former Library Director Anthony Passes
Georgia Library Quarterly
An obituary for Emily Hasson Anthony, former director of the Northeast Georgia Library System, is presented.
Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim
Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the retirement of Susan Curtis from her position as head of reference at the University of Georgia Libraries (UGA) and the appointment of Kristin Nielsen as her interim successor.
Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library
Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library
University Libraries News Online (2008-2023)
- More Database Trials and Evaluations
Developing An Intranet Resource To Compile And Disseminate Animal Welfare Information For Library Liaisons, Frank Davis, Rick Brewer, Valerie Perry
Developing An Intranet Resource To Compile And Disseminate Animal Welfare Information For Library Liaisons, Frank Davis, Rick Brewer, Valerie Perry
Library Presentations
The project’s goal is to create and maintain a comprehensive database containing subject-specific information. The information is used to serve as a key resource for grant support and enhance the ethical treatment of animals.
A library Intranet allows librarian liaisons to conduct database searches and prepare customized reports for campus researchers. EndNote software is utilized, due to a campus site license.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Stacy L. Brown
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Stacy L. Brown
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's background that influenced her profession as a librarian.
Gsu's Long Named "2009 Mover & Shaker" By Library Journal
Gsu's Long Named "2009 Mover & Shaker" By Library Journal
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the inclusion of Georgia State University librarian Casey Long to the list of "Movers & Shakers" for 2009 in the March issue of "Library Journal." The lbrarian was chosen by the journal because of her determination to improve student information literacy. Information in given on her role and functions as a business liaison librarian for the Georgia State University Library. It also explores the awards and recognition given to the librarian. The librarian expects to ensure all undergraduate business students are prepared with the information-seeking skills necessary for success in their careers.
Creating A Culture Of Mentoring @ Your Library, Elizabeth M. Doolittle, John-Bauer Graham, Alyssa Martin, Hal Mendelsohn, Kent Snowden, Amanda Stone
Creating A Culture Of Mentoring @ Your Library, Elizabeth M. Doolittle, John-Bauer Graham, Alyssa Martin, Hal Mendelsohn, Kent Snowden, Amanda Stone
The Southeastern Librarian
The need to find and retain high quality leadership for libraries is one of the top seven issues for academic libraries. With a significant percentage of librarians planning to retire in the next decade, retaining professionals is imperative. Librarians must not only be retained, but mentored and developed for future leadership roles in the academic library community (Hisle, 2002).
Creating a “culture of mentoring” helps the organization, individuals in the organization, and those with whom they interact. This culture provides integrity (accountability) throughout the organization, and opportunities for learning, for feedback and for improvement of performance throughout the organization. Libraries …
How Libraries And Librarians Can Support Student Engagement, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
How Libraries And Librarians Can Support Student Engagement, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Australasian Survey of Student Engagement (AUSSE)
This AUSSE Enhancement Guide makes suggestions about the role libraries and librarians have in enhancing student engagement. It considers the importance of increasing student access to library resources, the physical library space, relationships between library and academic staff; and improving students’ engagement with the library.
Hegemony Of The West And The Librarian’S Role In The Struggle Against Hiv/Aids In Africa, Emy Nelson Decker
Hegemony Of The West And The Librarian’S Role In The Struggle Against Hiv/Aids In Africa, Emy Nelson Decker
Collaborative Librarianship
No abstract provided.
From The President, James Cooper
From The President, James Cooper
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author reflects on the relationship among county members of the Georgia Library Association (GLA). The author recounts his experience as a public librarian. The author expresses his amazement at how many people have gone of their way through the years to offer advice. The author urges members to maintain their relationship with their colleagues and association.
People News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent professional developments from SELA members.
Cultivating The Librarian Within: Effectively Lntegrating Library Lnstruction Into Freshman Composition, Jesse Ulmer, Nancy E. Fawley
Cultivating The Librarian Within: Effectively Lntegrating Library Lnstruction Into Freshman Composition, Jesse Ulmer, Nancy E. Fawley
Library Faculty Publications
It has become common practice for library instruction to be included in lower-level college composition courses. Students are typically required to visit the library once or twice a semester to receive instruction on how to find books and journal articles for an upcoming writing assignment that incorporates formal research. But does this current model of instruction truly address course outcomes that seek to produce students who are information literate, critical thinkers and life-long learners? Faculty who teach such courses are often reluctant to surrender precious class time to a librarian, but this paper argues that the merging of bibliographic instruction …