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Call Numbers, Oh Call Numbers On Ebooks, Why Have You Forsaken Us!, David Schuster, Sasha Frizzell Mar 2023

Call Numbers, Oh Call Numbers On Ebooks, Why Have You Forsaken Us!, David Schuster, Sasha Frizzell

Library Scholarship

ILS vendor Knowledge bases (KB) are built in a black box. The quality of the metadata is not the concern of the ILS vendor which then leads to missing data, which impacts discoverability. Comparing records of two ILS vendors KBs has shown a disparity in how they manage metadata. We are evaluating multiple ebook publishers’ data in the KB based on the availability of call numbers and subject headings while looking at resource usage. Exploring ways to improve access by including call numbers and subject headings and discovering the larger problem.


It's Automagic Technically Once The Stars Align : 3rd Party Integrations, Import And Publishing Profiles With Alma, David W. Schuster, Marian Stern Oct 2019

It's Automagic Technically Once The Stars Align : 3rd Party Integrations, Import And Publishing Profiles With Alma, David W. Schuster, Marian Stern

Library Scholarship

This presentation at ENUG(ExLibris Users from the Northeast US) discussed several integrations that Binghamton University has accomplished in the 5 months since they went live. New Self Check system from Bintech replacing bibliotheca units. Integrating with the Banner system for Faculty, Student, and staff loads and exporting fines and fee information to Banner. Publishing to Google Scholar, OCLC and other systems to automate updating of content to these services. Also discussed was how to load content into Primo VE.


Are You Ready For A Non-Binary Job Applicant And Co-Worker? Creating A Fabulous And Accepting Workplace For Non-Binary Employees, Mark Bieraugel Aug 2019

Are You Ready For A Non-Binary Job Applicant And Co-Worker? Creating A Fabulous And Accepting Workplace For Non-Binary Employees, Mark Bieraugel

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Program Level Assessment In The Library: Impact Of Information Literacy Instruction On English Composition And Speech Communications Courses At College Of Dupage, Jennifer Kelley Feb 2016

Program Level Assessment In The Library: Impact Of Information Literacy Instruction On English Composition And Speech Communications Courses At College Of Dupage, Jennifer Kelley

Library Scholarship

This presentation introduces an ongoing study evaluating how the College of DuPage Library’s Information Literacy Instruction Program contributes to students meeting institutional General Education Information Literacy outcomes. Via a cross-sectional exploratory survey, faculty teaching English Composition II and Fundamentals of Speech Communications will provide subjective understanding of information literacy and fact-reporting on use of information literacy services provided by the library. Results will impact the direction of the library’s information literacy instruction program and shape assessment of student learning.


A Librarian As A Managing Editor, Erin E. Rushton Dec 2014

A Librarian As A Managing Editor, Erin E. Rushton

Library Scholarship

Four years ago, Binghamton University Libraries was presented with an unique proposal. The School of Nursing was planning to take ownership of the OA journal,Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, and the new editor asked if the Libraries would assist with the editorial and managerial process. Erin Rushton, Web Services and Nursing Librarian, was named Managing Editor. She helps support the publishing system and prepares the pdfs for publication. She also ensures the journal is indexed and preserved in the Libraries’ preservation system. Many research libraries support alternative publication models through membership and through scholarly communications …


Promoting The Value Of Special Collections: A Subject Librarians' Approach, Anne Larrivee, Leslie Vega Jan 2014

Promoting The Value Of Special Collections: A Subject Librarians' Approach, Anne Larrivee, Leslie Vega

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


“Real Deal” Information Literacy, Janet Cottrell, Sarah Faye Cohen Apr 2012

“Real Deal” Information Literacy, Janet Cottrell, Sarah Faye Cohen

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Off The Shelf And Out Of The Box: Saving Time, Meeting Outcomes And Reaching Students With Information Literacy Modules, Jennifer Kelley Apr 2012

Off The Shelf And Out Of The Box: Saving Time, Meeting Outcomes And Reaching Students With Information Literacy Modules, Jennifer Kelley

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Picture-Pretty Presentations, Posters And Promos: Creative Design For The Creatively Challenged, Jennifer Kelley, Christine Kickels Apr 2011

Picture-Pretty Presentations, Posters And Promos: Creative Design For The Creatively Challenged, Jennifer Kelley, Christine Kickels

Library Scholarship

Does your library have a graphic designer on staff? Institutional licenses for Adobe InDesign? A hefty budget for promotions? If you answered “What? Are you kidding?” to any of these questions, this breakout session is for you.

Creative, eye-catching and informative publications and presentations are easy to design without expensive resources and without relying on PowerPoint or Publisher templates and Word clip-art. Presenters will share examples of evolving promotional design from their own experiences and provide no-nonsense strategies for designing posters, handouts and presentations that will both inspire and inform.

In addition, attendees of this breakout session will learn how …


5 Simple Things You Can Do To Engage Volunteers Using Social Media, Jennifer Kelley Jul 2010

5 Simple Things You Can Do To Engage Volunteers Using Social Media, Jennifer Kelley

Library Scholarship

A presentation given to DuPage Association of Volunteer Administration members.


Making The Most Of Your Descriptive Metadata: Planning, Transforming, And Re-Using, Nancy J. Fallgren, Marisa Ramirez Mar 2010

Making The Most Of Your Descriptive Metadata: Planning, Transforming, And Re-Using, Nancy J. Fallgren, Marisa Ramirez

Library Scholarship

Metadata is essential for organizing, searching, and managing information resources, particularly as libraries expand their efforts in making their collections available on the web. Libraries are populating institutional repositories with a myriad of resources, including digitized special collections materials, finding aids, electronic theses, peer-reviewed faculty work and other research, scholarship and creative outputs. But what are libraries doing about the descriptive metadata that allows users to search, find, and select these resources in their repositories? What redundancies are created when libraries engage in collecting, enhancing, or redistributing metadata in siloed systems? Can redundant metadata generation efforts be streamlined? We will …


Video Cataloging: The Basics, Mary Konkel Apr 2009

Video Cataloging: The Basics, Mary Konkel

Library Scholarship

This presentation covers the basics of MARC tagging and coding bibliographic records for videorecordings, with an emphasis on DVDs.


Engaging That Other Audience: Encouraging Faculty Involvement In Information Literacy Using New Technology, Jennifer Kelley Apr 2009

Engaging That Other Audience: Encouraging Faculty Involvement In Information Literacy Using New Technology, Jennifer Kelley

Library Scholarship

Literature on the subject shows that information literacy programs truly thrive when they receive support and involvement from teaching faculty. While efforts to integrate information literacy instruction into the curriculum and collaborating with faculty are not new, many of the opportunities and tools for doing so are.

Whether you have full-support from all faculty (lucky you!) or varying levels of involvement from isolated departments or instructors here and there, we all have access to the tools we need to spark interest, take conversations to the next level, engage individuals, and create collaborative environments for designing information literacy sessions and programs.


Ebooks In The Opac @ C.O.D., Mary Konkel Mar 2009

Ebooks In The Opac @ C.O.D., Mary Konkel

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Ten Commandments Of Dvd Cataloging, Mary Konkel Oct 2008

Ten Commandments Of Dvd Cataloging, Mary Konkel

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Respect My Authoritay!, Mary Konkel Sep 2008

Respect My Authoritay!, Mary Konkel

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


On The Road... In The Field: Response To The Library Of Congress Working Group On The Future Of Bibliographic Control, Mary Konkel Sep 2008

On The Road... In The Field: Response To The Library Of Congress Working Group On The Future Of Bibliographic Control, Mary Konkel

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


It Takes A Village: Role Of Librarians In The First Year Experience (Fye), Jeanine Marie Scaramozzino Jun 2008

It Takes A Village: Role Of Librarians In The First Year Experience (Fye), Jeanine Marie Scaramozzino

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Tools Of Engagement: Attracting And Engaging Library Users-- "Reaching Through Collaboration", Jennifer Kelley May 2008

Tools Of Engagement: Attracting And Engaging Library Users-- "Reaching Through Collaboration", Jennifer Kelley

Library Scholarship

Slides from the Libraries Challenges and Opportunities teleconference "Tools of Engagement" (May 9, 2008)


Beating The Odds With The Insider’S Scoop: Tips And Tricks From The Library Secrets! Librarian, Jennifer Kelley Apr 2008

Beating The Odds With The Insider’S Scoop: Tips And Tricks From The Library Secrets! Librarian, Jennifer Kelley

Library Scholarship

Is the research process an “unbeatable” game, where the odds are always against the student? We see our students sitting blankly in front of computer screens, dropping search terms into databases like coins into one-armed bandits, hoping for the jackpot—full-text articles on their subject seemingly elusive as three cherries in a row.

Games generally have a learning curve—the more you play, the better you become. Increasingly, however, gamers turn to tips and tricks resources for shortcuts, strategies and cheat codes that can give them the edge and propel them to the next level. When it comes to research, the stakes …