Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Far From The Tree By Andrew Solomon, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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Land Of 10,000 Loves: A History Of Queer Minnesota By Stewart Van Cleve, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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The Collection: Short Fiction From The Transgender Vanguard Edited By Tom Léger And Riley Macleod, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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Challenges To E-Reader Adoption In Academic Libraries, Rachel S. Wexelbaum, Plamen Miltenoff

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Individual ownership of handheld e-readers is increasing exponentially. Limited budgets, accessibility issues, and the failure of many e-readers to meet academic needs prevent academic libraries from adopting them at faster rates. Librarians spend a considerable amount of time gathering information about e-readers prior to making an investment. This article provides a history of e-reader availability and selection in the United States, information on the challenges that academic librarians face in e-reader selection, and research results of various studies on e-book/e-reader use by students. The article reflects on the e-reader evaluation and decision-making process and makes recommendations for investment and training.

Love, Christopher Street: Reflections Of New York City Edited By Thomas Keith, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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Chicago Whispers: A History Of Lgbt Chicago Before Stonewall By St. Sukie De La Croix, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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Book Review: Transforming Information Literacy Instruction Using Learner-Centered Teaching, Cindy Gruwell

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In-depth book review of Kaplowitz, J. R. (2012). Transforming information literacy instruction using learner-centered teaching. London: Facet. Journal of information literacy, 6(1), pp.107-108. http://dx.doi.org/10.11645/6.1.1703

Odd Couples: Friendship At The Intersection Of Gender And Sexual Orientation By Anna Muraco, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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Invisible Families: Gay Identities, Relationships, And Motherhood Among Black Women By Mignon R. Moore, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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Captive Genders: Trans Embodiment And The Prison Industrial Complex, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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The Relationship Between Collection Strength And Student Achievement, Rachel S. Wexelbaum, Mark A. Kille

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This chapter examines how selected accrediting bodies and academic librarians define collection strength and its relationship to student achievement. Standards adopted by accreditation bodies and library associations, such as the Association of Research Libraries, are reviewed to determine the most common ones which are used to assess library collections. Librarians’ efforts to define and demonstrate the adequacy of library resources are also examined in light of increased focus on institutional accountability, and requirements to provide planned and documented evidence of student success. Also reviewed are the challenges and faced by academic librarians in a shift as they shift from traditional …

Are Encyclopedias Dead? Evaluating The Usefulness Of A Traditional Reference Resource, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

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Purpose – To examine past, current, and future usage of encyclopedias.

Design/methodology/approach – Review the history of encyclopedias, their composition, and usage by focusing on select publications covering different subject areas.

Findings – Due to their static nature, traditionally published encyclopedias are not always accurate, objective information resources. Intentions of editors and authors also come into question. A researcher may find more value in using encyclopedias as historical documents rather than resources for quick facts.

Practical Implications—Academic librarians may begin to invest more selectively in encyclopedias, whether in print or electronic format, and market them differently to students and …