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Transcending The Acquisition Of Information: Evaluating Students’ Information Literacy Skills, Kathryn Waggoner, Rick Iadonisi, Rita Kohrman, Patricia Parker, Kim Ranger Sep 2014

Transcending The Acquisition Of Information: Evaluating Students’ Information Literacy Skills, Kathryn Waggoner, Rick Iadonisi, Rita Kohrman, Patricia Parker, Kim Ranger

Kim L. Ranger

No abstract provided.


An Assessment Of The Mary Shore Cameron Sherlock Holmes Collection, Christy Allen Nov 2003

An Assessment Of The Mary Shore Cameron Sherlock Holmes Collection, Christy Allen

Christy Allen

No abstract provided.


Hunting And Gathering On The Information Savanna: Conversations On Modeling Human Search Abilities, Brian O'Connor, Jud Copeland, Jodi Kearns Nov 2003

Hunting And Gathering On The Information Savanna: Conversations On Modeling Human Search Abilities, Brian O'Connor, Jud Copeland, Jodi Kearns

Jodi Kearns, PhD

Serves as the focal concept in a search for a truly functional document access system, enabling us to stand back from the present, to look into the shadows of our current designs, marvel at the breadth of human search capabilities, recognize frailties in both humans and systems, and ask new questions as we grapple with navigating our information environment.O'Connor and Copeland offer three different arenas of nontrivial information seeking for our consideration: "Submarine Chasing" explores the thoughts of a highly decorated Cold War submarine hunter. "Bounty Hunting" involves a long and convoluted search for a reported bond skipper. "Engineering Design" …


Using Information Literacy Standards To Improve Geoscience Courses, Aimee Dechambeau, Ira Sasowsky Oct 2003

Using Information Literacy Standards To Improve Geoscience Courses, Aimee Dechambeau, Ira Sasowsky

Aimee deChambeau

Information literacy (IL) is the set of skills that enables a person to find, evaluate, and use information. Although IL is important in the geosciences, it is hard to teach because the information comes in so many forms. Most geoscience courses include work that implicitly addresses some IL issues. However, because of the importance of IL, it is worthwhile to explicitly include it as part of the curriculum. The Association of College and Research Libraries has developed Information Literacy Standards for Higher Education that may be used to assess an individual's level of information literacy. We introduce a method for …


Mas 2010: Models For Academic Support: Final Report To The Mellon Foundation, Oya Rieger, Karen S. Calhoun, Susan Currie, Edward Weissman Oct 2003

Mas 2010: Models For Academic Support: Final Report To The Mellon Foundation, Oya Rieger, Karen S. Calhoun, Susan Currie, Edward Weissman

Karen S Calhoun

Assisted by a Mellon planning grant and led by principal investigator Sarah Thomas, a Cornell University project team investigated the potential of significant structural reorganization that would increase the value of the Library’s services to the University. The study revealed that the proposed benefits of restructuring are better support for scholarly creativity and communication; use of library space that privileges library users; more cost-effective allocation of resources; and the development of a new infrastructure to permit new relationships between libraries to flourish, enabling improved services at lower cost. To provide information from all the relevant stakeholders who would be affected …


Help!!! Using My Computer Has Stressed Me Out. What Should I Do?, Sonya Shepherd Sep 2003

Help!!! Using My Computer Has Stressed Me Out. What Should I Do?, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.


Informed Discussion In Information Technology Survey Courses, Amber Settle, André Berthiaume, Evelyn Lulis, Abdulrahman Mirza, Saudi Arabia Sep 2003

Informed Discussion In Information Technology Survey Courses, Amber Settle, André Berthiaume, Evelyn Lulis, Abdulrahman Mirza, Saudi Arabia

Amber Settle

Structured debates have been suggested as a way to help students understand the basic ethical, so"cial, and legal issues inherent in information technology. In this paper, we present evidence that a form of less structured debates we call informed discussions provide equal benefits. As with debates, informed discussions allow for a high-level of participation, demand that students conduct significant research, and provide an interactive environment. However, informed discussion is more engaging for certain populations. Our work is based on debates and informed discussions conducted in three courses. Two of these courses are at the undergraduate level and one is a …


Leadership By Design: Collaborations And Cornerstones, Patricia Mileham Aug 2003

Leadership By Design: Collaborations And Cornerstones, Patricia Mileham

Patricia Mileham

No abstract provided.


The Seventy Percent Solution: Assessing Criteria For Model Fund Allocations, Mary Ellen Kenreich, Claudia Weston, Sarah Beasley, Cyril Oberlander, Don Frank Aug 2003

The Seventy Percent Solution: Assessing Criteria For Model Fund Allocations, Mary Ellen Kenreich, Claudia Weston, Sarah Beasley, Cyril Oberlander, Don Frank

Cyril Oberlander

Conference report presented at the NASIG 18th annual conference held in 2003. Portland State University Library's fund allocation committee presented information and practical advice on the process of developing a model to reallocate funding for library materials. After experimenting with funding ratios, they decided to use their model to reallocate 30 percent of the funds earmarked for discipline-specific materials while protecting 70 percent of each discipline's original allocation.


Transcending The Acquisition Of Information: Evaluating Students’ Information Literacy Skills, Kathryn Waggoner, Rick Iadonisi, Rita Kohrman, Patricia Parker, Kim Ranger Jul 2003

Transcending The Acquisition Of Information: Evaluating Students’ Information Literacy Skills, Kathryn Waggoner, Rick Iadonisi, Rita Kohrman, Patricia Parker, Kim Ranger

Kathryn L Waggoner

No abstract provided.


Information Commons 101: Nuts And Bolts Planning, June 2003 Assoc. Of College And Research Libraries Pre-Conference, Orlando, Fl, D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney Jun 2003

Information Commons 101: Nuts And Bolts Planning, June 2003 Assoc. Of College And Research Libraries Pre-Conference, Orlando, Fl, D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney

Barbara Tierney


Academic Library Information Commons leaders will provide nuts and bolts information for early-stage I.C. planners. Workshop and breakout sessions will lead to increased clarity of I.C. concepts and definitions; better understanding of the rationales and effectiveness of various I.C. models; better understanding of  I.C. planning, implementation and assessment issues; increased clarity of I.C. problems and possible solutions; practical guidelines and preliminary planning and implementation documents.


Speakers: Russell Bailey, University of North Carolina at Charlotte;  David Murray, Brookdale Community College, N.J.; Allison Cowgill, Colorado State University; Robyn Huff-Eibl, University of Arizona;  Shahla Bahavar, University of Southern California;  Barbara Tierney, University of …


The High School To College Connection, Patricia Mileham May 2003

The High School To College Connection, Patricia Mileham

Patricia Mileham

No abstract provided.


Stone Soup: A Recipe For Collaboration And Support, Jim Kinnie, Mary Macdonald, Amanda Izenstark May 2003

Stone Soup: A Recipe For Collaboration And Support, Jim Kinnie, Mary Macdonald, Amanda Izenstark

Amanda Izenstark

NGREDIENTS: 4-6 librarians, 1-day retreat, 40 lbs. assignment binders, various syllabi and classroom experiences, 40 laptop computers, 4-6 sections LIB120. DIRECTIONS: Pour librarians into retreat. Add binders, syllabi, experiences. Allow to sit 5-6 hours. Combine retreat mixture with LIB120 sections adding laptops as needed. Simmer 14 weeks. Serves 100-150 undergraduates.


Enhanced Staff Development Programs: Strengthening The Personal Through Collegial Reflection, Patricia Mileham Apr 2003

Enhanced Staff Development Programs: Strengthening The Personal Through Collegial Reflection, Patricia Mileham

Patricia Mileham

No abstract provided.


We've Got A Secret...And We Want To Share It, Sheridan Stormes Apr 2003

We've Got A Secret...And We Want To Share It, Sheridan Stormes

Sheridan Stormes

Presentation about music librarianship.


The Journal Stop: A Complete Serials Information System, Dan Lester, Peggy S. Cooper Apr 2003

The Journal Stop: A Complete Serials Information System, Dan Lester, Peggy S. Cooper

Peggy S. Cooper

No abstract provided.


Cic Print Retention Project, Edward Shreeves Apr 2003

Cic Print Retention Project, Edward Shreeves

Edward Shreeves

No abstract provided.


Learning To Make A Difference To Students In Specialized Programs: Adapting The Texas Information Literacy Tutorial For Students In The Health Sciences, Jolene Miller Apr 2003

Learning To Make A Difference To Students In Specialized Programs: Adapting The Texas Information Literacy Tutorial For Students In The Health Sciences, Jolene Miller

Jolene M. Miller

The purpose of this poster is to describe the process of revising the Texas Information Literacy Tutorial, from needs assessment to proposed evaluation. It also highlights the special information needs of students enrolled in health science education programs (nursing, allied health, medicine, health science research, etc.).


Information Commons Issues And Trends: Voices From The Frontline [Acrl Panel, 2003], D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney Apr 2003

Information Commons Issues And Trends: Voices From The Frontline [Acrl Panel, 2003], D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney

Barbara Tierney

Increase your understanding of Information Commons (IC) concepts, models, planning, implementation and assessment.  Hear from IC leaders regarding models that their libraries are developing, evolutionary processes their ICs have undergone, challenges and successes in the past years, and what the future holds.  Interact with panelists and audience members and get your questions answered.


Organizational Entry, Sense Making, And New Professional Employees In Academic Libraries, William Welburn, Janice Welburn Apr 2003

Organizational Entry, Sense Making, And New Professional Employees In Academic Libraries, William Welburn, Janice Welburn

William C Welburn

No abstract provided.


Can You Vouch For Me How To Request And Give Employee Job References, Neil Sobol Apr 2003

Can You Vouch For Me How To Request And Give Employee Job References, Neil Sobol

Neil L Sobol

No abstract provided.


Veishea: Iowa State's Rite Of Spring, Michele Christian Mar 2003

Veishea: Iowa State's Rite Of Spring, Michele Christian

Michele Christian

Each year, thousands of Iowa State University students work diligently preparing for the largest student run celebration in the United States. Led by the VEISHEA Central Committee, the students spend months planning and managing every detail to ensure the event is a success. For these students, VEISHEA is not just another activity, rather it is their chance to put Iowa State University on display. This rite of spring allows them to show the citizens of Iowa and the world the rich heritage and extraordinary future of ISU.


The Impact Of Computer Skills On The Levels Of Technostress Among Faculty And Academic Librarians From Selected Institutions From Within The University System Of Georgia, Sonya Shepherd Mar 2003

The Impact Of Computer Skills On The Levels Of Technostress Among Faculty And Academic Librarians From Selected Institutions From Within The University System Of Georgia, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.


Leading By Example: Practical Professional & Personal Development, Patricia Mileham Mar 2003

Leading By Example: Practical Professional & Personal Development, Patricia Mileham

Patricia Mileham

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Computer Skills On The Levels Of Technostress Among Faculty And Academic Librarians From Selected Institutions Fro Within The University System Of Georgia, Sonya Shepherd Mar 2003

The Impact Of Computer Skills On The Levels Of Technostress Among Faculty And Academic Librarians From Selected Institutions Fro Within The University System Of Georgia, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

No abstract provided.


A Primer On U.S. Intellectual Property Rights Applicable To Music Information Retrieval Systems, Michael W. Carroll Mar 2003

A Primer On U.S. Intellectual Property Rights Applicable To Music Information Retrieval Systems, Michael W. Carroll

Michael W. Carroll

Digital technology has had a significant impact on the ways in which music information can be stored, transmitted, and used. Within the information sciences, music information retrieval has become an increasingly important and complex field. This brief article is addressed primarily to those involved in the design and implementation of systems for storing and retrieving digital files containing musical notation, recorded music, and relevant metadata – hereinafter referred to as a Music Information Retrieval System (“MIRS”). In particular, this group includes information specialists, software engineers, and the attorneys who advise them. Although peer-to-peer computer applications, such as Napster’s MusicShare or …


Australian Virtual Libraries For Crocodile Dundee And The Sheilas, Joe Fernandez Feb 2003

Australian Virtual Libraries For Crocodile Dundee And The Sheilas, Joe Fernandez

Joe Fernandez

Discusses the growing use of virtual libraries in Australia to reach information seekers dispersed in a huge country.


Deciphering Job Descriptions, Sheridan Stormes Feb 2003

Deciphering Job Descriptions, Sheridan Stormes

Sheridan Stormes

Moderator/coordinator of a discussion on jobs in music librarianship.


The Carolinas' Rich Library Legacy, Barbara Tierney Jan 2003

The Carolinas' Rich Library Legacy, Barbara Tierney

Barbara Tierney

NORTH CAROLINA "RESEARCH TRIANGLE" UNIVERSITIES AND THEIR LIBRARIES    
 A two-and-one-half hour northeasterly drive will take you to North Carolina's "Research Triangle" which is home to:
    * Duke University (Durham, 142 miles from Charlotte) http://www.lib.duke.edu/
    * North Carolina Central University (Durham, 145 miles from Charlotte) http://www.nccu.edu/library/shepard.html
    * North Carolina State University (Raleigh, 163 miles from Charlotte) http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/
    * University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, 145 miles from Charlotte) http://www.lib.unc.edu/
OTHER SELECTED NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITIES AND THEIR LIBRARIES
    * Appalachian State University (Boone, 104 miles from Charlotte) http://www.library.appstate.edu/
    * Elon University (Elon, 108 miles from Charlotte) http://zeus.elon.edu/library/
    * Wake …


100 Years Of Dedicated Public Education And Service, Jeff Lacy Dec 2002

100 Years Of Dedicated Public Education And Service, Jeff Lacy

Jeff Lacy

No abstract provided.