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- Library materials -- Conservation and restoration -- Oregon (2)
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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Our Librarian Bodies. Our Librarian Selves., Emily Ford
Our Librarian Bodies. Our Librarian Selves., Emily Ford
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses workplace wellness.
On The Ala Membership Pyramid, Emily Ford
On The Ala Membership Pyramid, Emily Ford
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses the problems with the American Libraries Association (ALA) membership model
Review Of The Greenwood Encyclopedia Of Folktales And Fairy Tales, Amy R. Hofer
Review Of The Greenwood Encyclopedia Of Folktales And Fairy Tales, Amy R. Hofer
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article reviews the book "The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Folktales and Fairy Tales," edited by Donald Haase.
Fun Reads At An Academic Library: Encouraging College Students To Read For Pleasure, Amy R. Hofer
Fun Reads At An Academic Library: Encouraging College Students To Read For Pleasure, Amy R. Hofer
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article discusses the creation of reading programs in academic and public libraries to encourage students to read for pleasure in the U.S. At the California State University in East Bay, a collection of academic books was purchased to support research. A family reading program and online library skills tutorial for low-literacy adults were created at Oakland Public Library (OPL) in California.
Providing Information Literacy Instruction To Graduate Students Through Literature Review Workshops, Hannah Gascho Rempel, Jeanne R. Davidson
Providing Information Literacy Instruction To Graduate Students Through Literature Review Workshops, Hannah Gascho Rempel, Jeanne R. Davidson
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
As future professionals, graduate students must be information literate; however, information literacy instruction of graduate students is often neglected. To address this need, we created literature review workshops to serve graduate students from a wide range of subject disciplines at a point of shared need. Not only did this strategy prove to be successful in reaching a large number of students from a wide range of subject disciplines, the data gathered from the students identified some of the gaps graduate students have in their knowledge about library services.
Review Of Women In American Musical Theatre: Essays On Composers, Lyricists, Librettists, Arrangers, Choreographers, Designers, Directors, Producers And Performance Artists, Amy R. Hofer
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
The article presents a review of the book "Women in American Musical Theatre: Essays on Composers, Lyricists, Librettists, Arrangers, Choreographers, Designers, Directors, Producers & Performance Artists," edited by Bud Coleman and Judith A. Sebesta.
It’S An Emergency: The Portland State University Library Flood, Kristen Kern
It’S An Emergency: The Portland State University Library Flood, Kristen Kern
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
Preservation Librarian Kris Kern discusses flooding at the Portland State University Library and lessons learned to prevent extended damage to the Library collections.
Embedded Library, Embedded Librarian: Strategies For Providing Reference Services In Online Courseware, Meredith G. Farkas
Embedded Library, Embedded Librarian: Strategies For Providing Reference Services In Online Courseware, Meredith G. Farkas
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
This chapter explores the possibilities for embedding library services in online course management systems, including the creation of portals to library services for online learners. While technology is always an issue, many of these strategies are decidedly low-tech, but “high-touch,” putting a human face on what was before a faceless edifice. Embedding the library within the course management system streamlines access for online learners, making it more likely that they will utilize library resources and services.
Along The Oregon Trail: Disaster Preparedness In Oregon Libraries And Archives, Kristen Kern
Along The Oregon Trail: Disaster Preparedness In Oregon Libraries And Archives, Kristen Kern
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
Kris Kern discusses the creation of the Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS) in 2007 to assist in protecting Oregon's Library collections.