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Maximizing Student Engagement And Learning With Team-Based Learning, Trudi Jacobson, Judy Carey Nevin

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Team-based learning (TBL) has the potential to radically reinvent what happens in the classroom and how students learn. TBL is increasingly used in a wide range of disciplines, from the health sciences to criminal justice to art history. While there are few reports of its use in information literacy instruction, librarians who have used it have found it to be transformative. Team-based learning was developed by Larry Michaelsen at the University of Oklahoma in the 1970s. It is distinct from problem-based learning or the informal use of groups.

Team-Based Learning strategies encourage students to take more responsibility for their learning, …

Shaken Or Stirred? Mixing Elements Of Writing Across The Curriculum (Wac) Into Library Instruction Sessions, Susan Avery, Hilary Bussell, Gina Hodnik

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Shaking up our instruction cocktails on a regular basis is advantageous, and tying what we do to campus initiatives makes the cocktail even better. Many universities include a Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program at their institution. WAC principles state that writing is learning and responsibility for writing should belong to all academic programs and cross all disciplines. Is it even possible, given the time constraints of one-shot instruction sessions, to include elements of WAC? This interactive presentation will demonstrate that, not only is it possible, it can significantly improve student learning, engagement, and participation; plus we'll help you find …

21st Century Skills And Pre-Service Teacher Education, Jillian Brandt Maruskin

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

The phrase “21st century skills” has been a buzzword among librarians for some time now, but is still working its way into the vocabulary of educators and education administrators. 21st century skills (critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, creativity, communication, and innovation) are an integral part of ensuring a successful transition into college. It has become clear that efforts to ease this transition are to be a collaborative effort among librarians, educators, and administrators. Academic librarians in particular hold a great responsibility in this effort because well-prepared college freshman increase the likelihood of retention and student success.

This session will outline …

Reaching Modern Students Through Amazing Screencasts, Jessica L. Clemons, Stephen X. Flynn

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Are you frustrated with “one-shot” library sessions? Overcome this time limitation by creating great screencasts, allowing students to gain essential research skills at their own pace in their own place. You will learn how to create engaging screencasts and choose the best affordable screencasting software. Screencasting is a valuable addition to a librarian’s toolkit because:

--Students have immediate access to research assistance

--Content can be embedded in course management systems

--It strengthens the library’s role in student and faculty research processes --It emulates a tiered reference model

--Students can get to know librarians

Our approach emphasizes the design of amazing …

Bringing More To The Table(T): Ideas And Insights For Using Tablets In Instruction, Rebecca K. Miller, Carolyn Meier

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

This workshop will focus on resources and strategies for using iPads and other tablet computers specifically in the instruction setting. Attendees that own iPads or other tablet computers are encouraged to bring their devices with them to the workshop, and the workshop facilitators will bring a number of iPads, on loan from their home library and university, to LOEX 2012 in order to ensure that all workshop attendees will be able to gain hands-on experience with the devices.

The facilitators, two instruction librarians who use iPads in their personal and professional lives and who are currently editing a book and …

The Course Guide: Creating A Culinary Masterpiece “To Go”, Judith Arnold, Veronica Bielat

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Librarians operate in a multimodal environment, where Web 2.0 applications allow us to easily create multimedia materials for students, yet course guides frequently follow the print pathfinder model of merely listing resources. In this interactive workshop, attendees will ”cook up a recipe” to transform online course guides into dynamic 24/7 learning tools. Following discussion on best practices for visual design, review of course resource materials, and assignment analysis, we will apply design and pedagogical principles to create a framework, using the LibGuides model, for a dynamic course-specific guide that enhances learning as it supports the goals of a specific assignment.

A Revamped Menu For Information Literacy Instruction: Catering To Newly Admitted Doctoral Students, Michelle T. Allen

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

A review of the library literature has uncovered very little research about effective instruction for newly admitted university doctoral students. Library instruction for these students is mainly focused on workshops for conducting a literature review. This assistance is relevant later in their studies, when they are publishing journal articles and writing a dissertation proposal, but doctoral students also have unique needs their first year, when they are adjusting to the program demands and preparing for comprehensive exams.

Faculty buy-in and enthusiasm were the most important factors for getting approval from my department in the spring of 2011 to develop an …

Performance Theory And Information Literacy: Using The Method To Establish Rapport With Students, Joshua Vossler, John Watts

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

First impressions matter. Instruction librarians face unfamiliar audiences who can be apathetic or even hostile to learning research skills. By deliberately establishing ourselves as competent and charming at the beginning of each session, librarians can create a positive learning environment in which apathy and hostility melt away. Stand-up comedy experts Carter and Ajaye, as well as acting theorists Strasberg and Adler have developed approaches for influencing first impressions. This lively workshop will draw from these two disciplines to provide a practical method that instruction librarians can employ to produce original and entertaining self-introductions.

From Craft To Industry: The Boat Builders Of Holland., Geoffrey Reynolds

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Rolling The Dice In An Academic Library, Peter Bremer, Jayne Blodgett

Library Publications

Discusses game nights at an academic library.

Lanthorn, Vol. 49, No. 29, December 1, 2014, Grand Valley State University

Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Acquiring Metadata For Your Library Resources: What To Look (And Look Out) For, Eric Parker, Jacqueline Magagnosc

Cornell Law Librarians' Publications

No abstract provided.

Digitalcommons@Cedarville Statistical Report For November 2014, Cedarville University

DigitalCommons@Cedarville Monthly Reports

No abstract provided.

Repository Additions, November 2014, Cedarville University

DigitalCommons@Cedarville Monthly Reports

No abstract provided.

Furman University Scholar Exchange (Fuse) Registering For An Account, Andrea M. Wright, Christy Allen

Libraries Institutional Records

Learn how to register for an account on the Furman University Scholar Exchange (FUSE)

Furman University Scholar Exchange (Fuse) Uploading A Submission From My Account, Andrea M. Wright, Christy Allen

Libraries Institutional Records

No abstract provided.

Furman University Scholar Exchange (Fuse) Uploading A Submission From A Department, Center Or Institute Collection, Andrea M. Wright, Christy Allen

Libraries Institutional Records

Learn how to submit content into FUSE from a Department, Center or Institute Collection

The Thinker 2.12, Amy Thompson

Library Newsletters

The Thinker newsletter for December 2014.

Focusing On Student Research In The Institutional Repository, Danielle M. Barandiaran, Betty Rozum, Becky Thoms

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

Student research is a significant and rapidly growing component of the institutional repository (IR) at Utah State University (USU). A briefing paper prepared for Open Access Scholarly Information Sourcebook (OASIS) points to student works as one of nine purposes for an IR.¹ It is not uncommon to find undergraduate and graduate theses and dissertations in IRs. In 2013, an analysis of 283 U.S. repositories using the bepress or DSpsace platforms indicated 71% include this type of student research. However, other student research such as posters, presentations, or papers were only found in 38% of these repositories. Utah State University’s …

Investing In The Student Staff Development Process, Jeremy Mcginniss, Joshua B. Michael

Library Faculty Publications

This paper argues for the need for librarians to invest in the student staff development process, particularly in the context of biblical higher education. The foundational pieces of hiring, training, development and assessment which inform the student staff development process are defined and explored to see how they should fit into the library context. Examples from the library literature coupled with practical experience provide a framework that encompasses theoretical and pragmatic application. This paper narrates how a particular library worked through this process while providing principles from which libraries of varying sizes of collections and staff can benefit.

Using The Learning Cycle To Engage Students In Library Instruction, Marcia Rapchak

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

What sort of learner are you? Do you like to take notes while listening to a lecture, or do you like to jump into an activity without any instruction? Did you know that your preferred learning style can affect the way you teach? With questions about the validity of the Fleming model of visual, auditory, and tactile learners, instructors should become more aware of other learning style theories that can help them engage students in a class session. Through an introduction to the attributes of each learning style, this session will introduce participants to Kolb’s (1984) Learning Cycle and Learning …

The Disappearance Of Controlled Vocabulary In Bibliographic Instruction: In Memoriam?, Stephanie Wiegand

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

At one time controlled vocabulary was an essential component of bibliographic instruction sessions. Today, whispered conversations among librarians and the lack of conference presentations, blog posts, and professional literature on the best use of controlled vocabulary seemingly indicate an evanescence of this content. Yet professional communication channels are also silent on the disappearance of controlled vocabulary. In this session, the presenter will share preliminary results of a regional survey of librarians concerning current instruction trends for controlled vocabulary. Attendees will discuss whether controlled vocabulary still has a place in bibliographic instruction.

Robust (And Backward) Instructional Design For An Online Information Literacy Course, Brian D. Leaf

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Online information literacy courses have been taught for credit at The Ohio State University for over a decade with only minor or technology-driven changes. A small team of librarians within the Teaching & Learning Unit overhauled the course using the latest research and emerging trends in information behavior to create a more engaging, evidence-based class. Preparation for and development of the new course also included workshops and consultations with various departments on campus, including the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching, the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing, and the Digital Union (a learning technology department). In …

Integrating The Credit-Bearing Information Literacy Course Into The Curriculum: Goals, Benefits And Challenges, Dominique Daniel, Elizabeth W. Kraemer

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

This presentation provides a model for the design and implementation of a successful credit-bearing information literacy course that addresses the most common objections against stand-alone library instruction. It emphasizes two key principles, making it relevant to students and university administrators alike: integration into the university general education program, and the contextualization of information-seeking mechanics by introducing students to the economic, political and social context in which information is produced, managed and used. These principles lay the foundation for the development of critical information literacy skills that students can transfer to other courses and beyond. Offering stand-alone instruction while integrating it …

Fun Assessment: How To Embed Evaluation With Educational Games, Mary J. Snyder Broussard, Theresa R. Mcdevitt

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Most librarians, and indeed students, tremble at the very mention of the dreaded word “assessment.” This does not have to be the case. When assessment is non-threatening and strategically placed to provide needed feedback, it can be pleasant, rewarding and improve learning outcomes. Many educational games have built-in assessment that turns evaluation into fun. This session will look at specific examples used at two Pennsylvania academic libraries where games help instructional librarians ensure that students are accomplishing what the activity requires and assess student learning. Come to this session prepared to play!

Instructor College Virtual Swap Meet: A Model For Developing An Instruction Community, Jo Angela Oehrli, Peter Timmons

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Many educators, newbies and veterans alike, find themselves facing the same problems as their students; there is an overabundance of helpful information available, and getting started can be overwhelming and disorienting. In an effort to fill the need for constant professional development in the area of instruction, the University of Michigan Libraries have created the Instructor College. The Instructor College has attempted several versions of an institutionally-curated repository of resources to support library instruction.

This year the Instructor College Steering Committee is working with a School of Information University Library Associate to create a more flexible repository for these materials. …

Instant Classroom: Teach Anywhere With A Classroom In A Box, Meridith Wolnick, Todd Burks

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

What do you do when your classroom equipment and set-up are obstacles to effective, powerful and memorable instruction? The University of Virginia Library saw that challenge and sought a solution to teach undergraduate students effective research skills without compromising the amount or quality of instruction. What started as a half-baked idea sprung into reality in the form of a an iPad equipped, fully mobile classroom in a box.

Faced with an ever shrinking supply of computer-equipped classrooms, we increasingly relied on student-supplied technology to teach research tools and skills. This presents new challenges; not everyone has access to a mobile …

Beyond The Checklist: Using Rhetorical Analysis To Evaluate Sources As Social Acts, Joel Burkholder

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

Rhetorical analysis can transform information literacy instruction. A familiar concept in the study of rhetoric, it illustrates that all messages are deliberate, social acts, constructed by authors to achieve specific purposes and speak to specific audiences. To be effective, authors must make rhetorical choices that suit both the purpose and audience they are addressing.

Under the current paradigm of source evaluation, librarians largely ignore the rhetorical nature of messages, focusing instead on the identification of surface features that indicate high-quality information. This can lead to the impression that messages are inert objects, rather than dynamic, social acts. Forms of communication, …

From A “Crusade Against Ignorance” To A “Crisis Of Authenticity”: Cultivating Information Literacy For A 21st Century Democracy, Andrew Battista

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

In this session, I propose ways to present information literacy instruction to students and faculty as an essential component in one’s education, a requirement for life in a civic democracy. I suggest that information literacy instructors should champion the concept of publicly important knowledge. Rather than instruction that privileges task-oriented process information-seeking processes, librarians should cultivate interactions where students develop patterns of curating knowledge that reflect a deep-seated desire to be aware of what matters to educated people. We will discover how social media platforms are the concrete tools we can use to facilitate this paradigm shift in information literacy …

Seizing On Sopa: Are You Ready To Go Viral?, Lea Susan Engle

LOEX Conference Proceedings 2012

No abstract provided.