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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
The Creativity Issue: Putting The Spotlight On Creative Work In Urban Libraries, Steven J. Bell
The Creativity Issue: Putting The Spotlight On Creative Work In Urban Libraries, Steven J. Bell
Urban Library Journal
No abstract provided.
Listen Up: Discovering The Reference And Instructional Applications Of Apple’S Tunes, Bruce Connolly, Gail M. Golderman
Listen Up: Discovering The Reference And Instructional Applications Of Apple’S Tunes, Bruce Connolly, Gail M. Golderman
Urban Library Journal
Apple’s iTunes software permits people to import music onto their computer where they can listen, compile personalized playlists, and share their music with others, a practice that is ubiquitous among students on college campuses. This article examines the ongoing exploration of the potential applications of iTunes software at Union College ’s Schaffer Library, first, as a subtle but pervasive marketing tool used to raise student awareness of new and existing library resources, and second, as a means of reaching out to the campus population in an environment where students already feel at home. The article also discusses the role that …
Growing Adult Readers: Promoting Leisure Reading In Academic Libraries, Renée Bosman, John Glover, Monique Prince
Growing Adult Readers: Promoting Leisure Reading In Academic Libraries, Renée Bosman, John Glover, Monique Prince
Urban Library Journal
This article provides an introduction to the recreational reading promotion tools at VCU Libraries, including a book review blog, book swap, and bulletin board, as well as the libraries’ involvement with VCU’s summer reading program and Richmond’s citywide “One Community One Book” initiative. Policies and operating procedures will be examined, and these services will be discussed in the context of other libraries’ offerings. We will also discuss why there is a need for these services–which have traditionally been the purview of the public library–on a college campus. Reading among American adults is in dramatic decline, and the academic library is …
It All Started With A Button…, Jill E. Luedke, Sarah K. Laleman Ward
It All Started With A Button…, Jill E. Luedke, Sarah K. Laleman Ward
Urban Library Journal
As librarians at an art and design library that is also part of a larger institution, we find it necessary to continually come up with new and innovative ways to make our library a welcoming, appealing, interesting and relevant place. Of particular popularity are the buttons we make using images from resources available at the library. For outreach, we give them away at every opportunity, including orientations (while wearing the “librarian” t-shirts we made) and faculty meetings. We also use them as teaching tools, and as incentive for participation in library instruction sessions. Our student workers and staff members have …
Using Art To Promote Student Learning And Build Community Partnerships, Lynn S. Mullins, Ann V. Watkins
Using Art To Promote Student Learning And Build Community Partnerships, Lynn S. Mullins, Ann V. Watkins
Urban Library Journal
In his vision for the ”New Museum,” John Cotton Dana advocated placing art close to books and journals, offering arts related programs, and developing an art collection to enhance visual learning. Dana Library, located on the Newark Campus of Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, has succeeded in implementing these principles through its multifaceted arts program. Rotating fine arts and pedagogical exhibits along with a permanent art collection overrides the language and cultural differences of a diverse student body and the surrounding community. Interactions with the art support learning and self-discovery. The exhibit spaces and accompanying programming draw in New …
Perseverance And Play: Making A Movie For The Youtube Generation, Ramona Islam, Leslie Porter
Perseverance And Play: Making A Movie For The Youtube Generation, Ramona Islam, Leslie Porter
Urban Library Journal
In place of a traditional library orientation lecture at Fairfield University, librarians created a choose-your-own-adventure movie for use in the classroom with an audience response system (ARS), allowing students to vote using clickers. The library administration took a risk by sponsoring the project, but the library director believed in her staff and let us run with our ideas. When we proposed the movie, we did not have an idea for the script; we simply knew we wanted to make a movie and show it in class. Why did we decide to do this when the status quo wasn't disastrous? Like …
Roving Librarians: Taking It To The Streets, Lisa Lavoie
Roving Librarians: Taking It To The Streets, Lisa Lavoie
Urban Library Journal
The idea of the roving librarian on a college campus is not new. This mobile information service allows students, faculty, staff, and community library users access to personalized information service in a variety of areas and promotes library service. A roving librarian project gives librarians the time to focus on serving patrons as individuals rather than on the building as the primary resource. It also allows librarians the opportunity to have formal and informal conversations with students which can enhance information services. Roving may well contribute to the retention of community college students and may also serve to strengthen the …
The Eye Of The Brainstorm: Transforming The Library Through Creative Idea-Building, Lisa A. Forrest
The Eye Of The Brainstorm: Transforming The Library Through Creative Idea-Building, Lisa A. Forrest
Urban Library Journal
Research indicates that most people have capabilities for creativity if creative abilities are allowed to develop (Moser-Wellman, 2002). How can librarians get in touch with their creative potential to help energize and transform their libraries? This article discusses best practices for the use of group brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas.
Thinkertoys: A Handbook Of Creative-Thinking Techniques, Louise R. Fluk
Thinkertoys: A Handbook Of Creative-Thinking Techniques, Louise R. Fluk
Urban Library Journal
Book review
Fun Precedes Function: Fostering A Creative Workplace In The Public Library, Tony Tallent
Fun Precedes Function: Fostering A Creative Workplace In The Public Library, Tony Tallent
Urban Library Journal
The public library is full of creative people. Many library employees flourish in library systems that encourage them to move forward with their creative muses. A scan of the blogosphere quickly proves the public library attracts many creative minds and innovative thinkers to join its ranks. Once they have signed on to serve, what do we do to keep these creative types inspired, dreaming and channeling this creative energy into crafting experiences that benefit our users? What are we doing to consciously create a workplace that keeps fresh thinkers and risk-takers encouraged and empowered? Gleaned from conversations, interviews (both in …
Creativity: Unconventional Wisdom From 20 Accomplished Minds, Hal Grossman
Creativity: Unconventional Wisdom From 20 Accomplished Minds, Hal Grossman
Urban Library Journal
Book review