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Representation Of Atypical Resources In The Discovery Layer: Metadata And Cataloging Aspects, Brian Falato Nov 2019

Representation Of Atypical Resources In The Discovery Layer: Metadata And Cataloging Aspects, Brian Falato

Tampa Library Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


Usft Digital Scholarship Services Annual Report: Fy 2018-2019, Digital Scholarship Services Nov 2019

Usft Digital Scholarship Services Annual Report: Fy 2018-2019, Digital Scholarship Services

Scholar Commons Publications

This is the annual report for FY 2018-2019, the third full year of DSS.


Charting A Course Of Collaboration Between An Academic Library And A Museum, Brian Falato Jun 2019

Charting A Course Of Collaboration Between An Academic Library And A Museum, Brian Falato

Tampa Library Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


From Journal Selection To Open Access: Practices Among Academic Librarian Scholars, Tina Neville, Camielle Crampsie Jan 2019

From Journal Selection To Open Access: Practices Among Academic Librarian Scholars, Tina Neville, Camielle Crampsie

USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications

In this study, researchers surveyed academic librarians about their open access publishing practices. This analysis explores approaches to journal selection, awareness of open access options, and self-archiving practices. Fifty percent of the librarians in this study considered free open access when selecting a potential journal for publication, but a journal's fit to the topic and peer review were higher priorities. Findings indicate that, although many librarians publish in open access journals or take advantage of institutional repositories, there are still barriers to publishing in open access journals, including article processing charges, the tenure and promotion culture, and uncertainty around intellectual …


Discussion Questions For Acrl Roundtable "Getting Emotional: Emotional Intelligence Vs. Emotional Labor In A Pink Collar Position", Emily Z. Mann Jan 2019

Discussion Questions For Acrl Roundtable "Getting Emotional: Emotional Intelligence Vs. Emotional Labor In A Pink Collar Position", Emily Z. Mann

USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Exploring Data Literacy Via A Librarian-Faculty Learning Community: A Case Study, Theresa G. Burress, Emily Z. Mann, Tina Neville Jan 2019

Exploring Data Literacy Via A Librarian-Faculty Learning Community: A Case Study, Theresa G. Burress, Emily Z. Mann, Tina Neville

USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications

Faculty learning communities (FLCs) are year-long professional development opportunities available at many higher education institutions in the United States. While the literature reflects some librarian engagement with FLCs, it seems limited primarily to areas of traditional librarian expertise such as information literacy and outreach. This article describes a case study of a librarian-facilitated FLC focused on data literacy, which resulted in the development of a teaching toolkit, library-led data literacy instruction, and ongoing collaborations between librarians and faculty. The FLC structure proved to be a valuable framework that facilitated collaborative learning in topics relevant to both disciplinary faculty and librarians. …


The Neverending Story: Turning Statistics Into Stories, Emily Z. Mann Jan 2019

The Neverending Story: Turning Statistics Into Stories, Emily Z. Mann

USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Copyright Educational Services And Information In Academic Libraries, Leetta Schmidt Jan 2019

Copyright Educational Services And Information In Academic Libraries, Leetta Schmidt

Tampa Library Faculty and Staff Publications

Library and information science literature tells a story of the recent surge in creation the copyright librarian positions in academic libraries from identification of need to construction of job responsibilities and position requirements. This article seeks to continue the story by identifying what information materials and services the librarians responsible for providing copyright assistance have created at their libraries, and how those services are delivered to their institutions. An examination of 115 library websites is employed to identify topics and foci within copyright services with the goal of establishing commonalities of service among U.S. research 1 libraries that can be …


Scholarly Publishing Literacy At The University Of South Florida Libraries: From Advising To Active Involvement, Chelsea Johnston, Jason Boczar Jan 2019

Scholarly Publishing Literacy At The University Of South Florida Libraries: From Advising To Active Involvement, Chelsea Johnston, Jason Boczar

Tampa Library Faculty and Staff Publications

INTRODUCTION Successful open access (OA) publishing in libraries requires careful guidance and organization. Support and services offered vary depending on available resources as well as the robustness of a library’s publishing program. DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM This article describes the connection between publishing services and scholarly publishing literacy through examples from the University of South Florida (USF) Libraries. The USF Libraries’ OA publishing program includes journals, textbooks, conference proceedings, and more. Our program balances advocating for open access with advising for actions that serve our partners’ goals. This invites trust, sustainable relationships, and opportunities for new work. NEXT STEPS At the …


Balancing Informed Evaluation With Efficiency: Applying Copyright And Licensing Evaluation To Reserves And Interlibrary Loan, Leetta Schmidt Jan 2019

Balancing Informed Evaluation With Efficiency: Applying Copyright And Licensing Evaluation To Reserves And Interlibrary Loan, Leetta Schmidt

Tampa Library Faculty and Staff Publications

This article examines steps taken at one academic library to address issues encountered when attempting to create a foundation of copyright knowledge to assist staff in reserves and interlibrary loan. It reviews the development of a copyright policy for the library that specifically addressed interlibrary loan and reserves activities. It also addresses how conducting staff instruction, developing process documentation, and having regular training meetings, enhanced each department’s ability to incorporate the new policy into daily workflows. Finally, it points out new issues encountered when attempting to simplify how copyright and licensed materials are handled.