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Scu Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection, Erin M. Louthen, Thomas Farrell
Scu Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection, Erin M. Louthen, Thomas Farrell
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This presentation describes the process of organizing, describing, and digitizing one of Santa Clara University's most important archival collections, the Mission Santa Clara manuscripts, a wide-ranging group of records, journals, correspondence and documents. The collection provides a view of the early days of colonization in the Santa Clara Valley and the growth of the mission culture.
Scu Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection, Erin M. Louthen, Thomas Farrell
Scu Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection, Erin M. Louthen, Thomas Farrell
Staff publications, research, and presentations
This presentation describes the process of organizing, creating a finding aid, and digitizing one of Santa Clara's most important archival collections, the Mission manuscripts. These letters, records, journals, and documents offer a view into the life of colonial California in the 18th and 19th century.
Rethinking The Information Commons, Joanne Britton, Helene Lafrance
Rethinking The Information Commons, Joanne Britton, Helene Lafrance
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Is your library considering the “information commons” model? Come and hear about some of the successes and challenges that Santa Clara University has experienced. In this interactive program, we will explain why we decided to redesign the Information Commons after five years and how we went about it. This session will delve into topics such as consolidation of service desks, students’ changing expectations, alternative models for reference, and the importance of assessment before implementing changes.
Data Doesn’T Have To Be A Four-Letter Word: Professional Development To Tame The Data Monster, Susan K. Boyd
Data Doesn’T Have To Be A Four-Letter Word: Professional Development To Tame The Data Monster, Susan K. Boyd
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Why is learning to manage data difficult? Or is it? This presentation covers the many ways—from freebies to formal education to learn what the information professional needs to know about data. From informal ways such as organizational listservs, to formal methods such as those in library science programs, (and everything in between)—here are the various ways to learn about data management so you can be prepared to start or contribute to a program at your institution.
Flipped Classrooms Panel, Sarah Dahlen, Nicole A. Branch, Daniel S. Ransom
Flipped Classrooms Panel, Sarah Dahlen, Nicole A. Branch, Daniel S. Ransom
Staff publications, research, and presentations
Flipped instruction is an instructional strategy where “students gain first exposure to new material outside of class, usually via reading or lecture videos, and then use class time to do the harder work of assimilating that knowledge, perhaps through problem-solving, discussion, or debates” (Cynthia J. Brame, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching, Vanderbilt University).
Database Demolition: Exploding The Scope Of Information Literacy And Leading Through Pedagogy, Daniel Ransom, Nicole A. Branch, John M. Jackson
Database Demolition: Exploding The Scope Of Information Literacy And Leading Through Pedagogy, Daniel Ransom, Nicole A. Branch, John M. Jackson
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A panel of instructional librarians will demonstrate how to become pedagogical leaders on campus by moving away from traditional database demonstrations and expanding the scope of information literacy topics covered in instruction sessions. The panel will share actionable elements of successful one-shot lesson planning, including detailed learning outcomes, classroom activities, presentation styles, and assessment. Attendees will work in groups to construct their own innovative lesson plans and receive immediate peer feedback.
Getting Around To Being Strategic, Margaret Brown-Sica, Rice Majors
Getting Around To Being Strategic, Margaret Brown-Sica, Rice Majors
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IT strategic planning for libraries is broken down into eight one-hour steps that can be adapted to meet the planning needs of any size library IT organization, making the process more approachable by reducing the perceived amount of time involved in such a strategic process. Tips for approaching each of the eight steps are also included.