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Portfolio Power: Assessing Student Research & Writing, Katy Kelly, Heidi Gauder

Heidi Gauder

This session will describe the process and results of an instruction team’s pilot project to analyze student writing portfolios using ACRL standards. Following the English Department’s existing portfolio review methods, the team assessed portfolio samples from a class that received library instruction, as well as a second batch of samples from a class that did not. The team identified four specific learning outcomes, which were measured with a rubric. Outcome results indicated differences as well as similarities between the samples. This pilot helped refine the assessment process and it offered possibilities for changing the content of future library instruction sessions.

Mapping For Change: Re-Imagining Assessment With Concept Maps, Heidi Gauder, Fred W. Jenkins

Heidi Gauder

Facilitate student creativity and assess information skills at the same time with concept maps. Learn how to administer these easy assessments and analyze them for evidence of learning. The presenters will demonstrate how this assessment technique can be used in multiple situations and how it is possible to transform these maps into results that can be easily understood by stakeholders.

Get Published In An Academic Journal - And Then Let Everyone Else Know, Susan Berkman, Michele Gibney

Michele Gibney

Hear how you can find opportunities to publish your research in academic journals using Cabell’s. Learn more about NSUWorks, an open access Institutional Repository that brings all of our faculty’s, students’ and staff’s research publications together and expands the reach of your scholarly communications.

Presenters Notes - Appgc Jan 12 2015, Sam Frankel

Sam Frankel

Notes supporting our presentation on our Social Learning Agenda to All Party Parliamentary Group for Children at the Houses of Parliament January 2015

Presentation - Social Learning Agenda - For All Parliamentary Group, Sam Frankel, John Fowler

Sam Frankel

No abstract provided.

(Refereed Poster Presentation) Searching For Best Practices In Collection Management: Four Case Studies At Institutions Without A Medical School, Marilia Antunez

Marilia Y. Antunez, MLS, MA

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Rediscovering Academic Libraries For Degree-Seeking Older Students, Marilia Antunez, Mary Aagard

Marilia Y. Antunez, MLS, MA

Increasingly higher numbers of older adults are returning to college campuses to earn degrees. Despite the recent economic recession and cuts to some state tuition waiver programs for older adults, many older students continue to pursue academic degrees on college campuses. Overwhelmingly, the literature that focuses on lifelong learning by older students has not incorporated degree-seeking students in their studies. This exploratory study is also driven by the role of libraries in serving this diverse student population. While the growing non-traditional student population brings many benefits to the life of college campuses, many of these students also face challenges in …

Goats, Crayons And Bananas – Creative Ways To Fight Student Stress, Conny Liegl

Conny Liegl

More than 80% of US college students report feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, almost half of whom describe their academic experience as traumatic or very difficult to handle. Stress, sleep difficulties and anxiety are just some of the symptoms that manifest in college students. Undergraduates seem particularly susceptible to these stressors, but only one in five seeks medical consultation for their issues. (American College Health Association [ACHA], 2013)

To help students react to external and internal stressors, California Polytechnic State University’s Robert E. Kennedy Library initiated a program to support students during the most stressful times of the academic quarter. With …

Building Library Relationships In Ontulili: Towards An Effort To Establish A Community Library, Shannon Johnson, Florence Mugambi

Florence N. Mugambi

The Ontulili Literacy Project is an innovative literacy initiative whose mission is to establish a community library, an environment that will foster multiple literacies, academic success,and community development in the Ontulili region, situated in Eastern Kenya. This poster will explain how and why the project got started, ongoing efforts, and future plans.

Understanding The Rise Of Violent And Non-Violent Crime In Kenyan Urban Neighborhoods, Florence Mugambi, Jospeter Mbuba

Florence N. Mugambi

No abstract provided.

Open Access: A Brief Overview, Florence Mugambi

Florence N. Mugambi

No abstract provided.

Adding Up To Success? Assessing Freshman Skills In Information Literacy, Susan Archambault

Susan Gardner Archambault

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) designed a 4-module online tutorial to meet the information literacy outcomes associated with a First Year Seminar course. The four modules that comprise the tutorial (Starting Your Assignment, Types of Information, Finding and Evaluating Information, and Using Information Ethically) were integrated into each First Year Seminar course through Blackboard, the university's Learning Management System (LMS). After completing each tutorial module, students were also required to take a quiz. The effectiveness of the tutorial and quizzes was assessed through a mixed methods approach using direct and indirect measures. Overall areas of weakness are were evaluated and addressed, …

Charting Your Course: Using Curriculum Mapping To Enhance Information Literacy, Susan Archambault

Susan Gardner Archambault

Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) Reference Department launched a “curriculum mapping project” to support information literacy in a new core curriculum. Subject librarians at LMU are completing a curriculum map for every undergraduate major degree program on campus. The purpose is to pinpoint strategic information literacy opportunities within each Department, discipline, or program.

Electronic Health Records: Bridging The Gap In Nursing Education, Tammy Toscos, Carol Sternberger, Linda Meyer

Carol S Sternberger

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of A Learning Environment Using An Electronic Health Record (Ehr) On Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Behavioral Intention (Bi) To Use An Ehr., Carol Sternberger, Judith Warren, Shawn Foley

Carol S Sternberger

No abstract provided.

Sustainable And High-Impact Special Collections In Digital Commons, Michele Gibney, Benjamin Gaunt

Michele Gibney

Looking to grow your IR? When identifying new projects, don’t overlook Special Collections!

Increasing the discoverability of and access to rare collections can help researchers, enhance your institution’s visibility, and drive valuable traffic to your repository.

In this webinar, Benjamin Gaunt and Michele Gibney of the bepress Digital Commons Consulting Services team explain the transformative impact of digitized special collections, sharing download statistics, LIS scholarship, and examples from the Digital Commons community. Ben and Michele also explore how Digital Commons can effectively showcase a variety of multimedia materials and share strategies for outreach and uploading workflows.

Presented by Michele Gibney, …

Estimation Of Uninsurance Rate: Comparison Of Four Estimation Methods, Jackie Zhang, Renee Hotchkiss, Thomas Wan

Thomas T.H. Wan

Objective: Although high percentage of the uninsured is an important public policy issue, the discrepancies in both state and national estimates of the numbers of uninsured are reported. This study compares four advanced estimation methods for uninsurance, by using Florida Health Insurance Survey data as an example. Design: The four predictive models include decision tree, neural network, general logistic regression, and two-stage logistic regression. Risk factors to uninsurance are identified. Population: The study sample comes from the Florida Health Insurance Study data collected for the Florida Agency of Health Care Administration in 1999, representing the first large-scale study designed exclusively …

Opportunity To Read, Opportunity To Succeed: Building A Village Library In Kenya, Florence Mugambi

Florence N. Mugambi

No abstract provided.

Digitizing Engineering Senior Design Project Reports, Florence Mugambi

Florence N. Mugambi

Imagination At Work: Reaching New Users With Innovative Instruction And Outreach, Erin Passehl-Stoddart

Erin Passehl Stoddart

In a college or university setting, archivists are often charged with developing innovative ways to inspire campus users to think expansively and creatively about primary sources. Individual presentations will address developing a fictional collection that can be mobilized and expanded to fulfill learning objectives across multiple disciplines; adapting an interactive game from NYPL to promote and generate interest in archives during New Student Week; and collaborating with faculty and French majors on a grant-funded project to build and promote collections. Other presentations will extend the conversation to assessment and will consider integrating primary source literacy in first-year library instruction classes …

Real Research: How To Use Ebsco & Osearch Databases, Lynne Funtik, Rory Patterson

Rory Patterson

No abstract provided.

Get A C.L.U.E. About Library Orientation, Lynne Funtik, Tonya Fawcett, Rory Patterson

Rory Patterson

No abstract provided.

Mla Format And Documentation, Lynne Funtik, Rory Patterson

Rory Patterson

No abstract provided.

Painting On An Electronic Easel: Using A Smart Board In Library Instruction, Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

No abstract provided.

The Radical History Of Sydney University: Student Activism In The 60s, Rowan Cahill

Rowan Cahill

A personal account of radical activism at Sydney University during the 1960s by two activist/participants, Rowan Cahill and Terry Irving. The talk was part of the campaign by Sydney University students to mobilise for the National Rally for Education Rights held on 26 March 2014.

Session 02 - Uncommon Learning: Engaging Students In The Learning Commons, Gayle Schaub, Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

No abstract provided.

Analyzing The Academic Library Job Pool: What Recent Lis Graduates Are Bringing To The Table, Ashley Rosener, Max Eckard, Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

LIS students today are gearing up for a job search in a tight market. We are examining how the activities and experiences they participate in during graduate school impact success in the job market. The results of our survey show the extent to which program rankings, coursework, activities, and internships provide a competitive edge in the job market. Come explore our results and learn what recent LIS graduates have to offer your library.

Grad Students' Information Seeking: What We Need To Know, Marg Sloan, Kim Mcphee

Kim McPhee

Graduate student enrollment is increasing and academic librarians must support this diverse group. How do grad students approach research? What are their stumbling blocks? What do they need from us in order to succeed? We spoke to graduate students in the social sciences and have uncovered the answers to these questions. The results of our research have both informed and streamlined our instruction practice. Find out what our grad students wish all academic librarians knew about them!

Digital Storytelling In The Library: Supporting The Multimodal Assignment, Elizabeth Andrejasich Gibes, Robert Nunez

Elizabeth Andrejasich Gibes

This poster explores the security, privacy and ethical considerations confronted in supporting digital media courses. Of particular importance to this presentation is the increased role digital storytelling and video composition plays in student learning. Supporting this shift in curriculum, librarians have the opportunity to facilitate an intelligent and integrated move toward the use of these digital tools in classrooms and participate in educating students on media literacy. Librarians supporting the Digital Media Studio at Marquette University share their techniques in educating students on intellectual property issues and in navigating security and privacy problems with shared equipment.

A Web Designer’S Guide To Being Lazy, Conny Liegl

Conny Liegl

Sorry to disappoint, but this talk is not the ultimate guide on how to avoid working. It is instead an example of a workflow paradigm shift and supportive technology that will allow us to use the eight hours at our desks more efficiently.

Working in higher education, we are continuously faced with budget cuts that directly impact the amount and variety of our daily tasks. The official job descriptions barely reflect the actual day-to-day work we encounter: we wear many hats and have to carefully manage our time as well as the increasing number of projects. Tedious maintenance of content …