Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

World Aids Day 2005

Diversity Programs

Programs in Honor of World AIDS Day, December 2005.

International Education Week 2005

Diversity Programs

Lectures during International Education Week, November 2005.

Using The Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile In Early Intervention Services, Mary Muhlenhaupt

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

This module is designed for those who use the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile (ITSP) as part of early intervention. The first two sections (pages 3-11) are directed to all users—those who are familiar with ITSP administration, scoring and interpretation, as well as those who are unfamiliar with the ITSP. The rest of the module addresses individual learning needs as explained on page 7. Readers should select from these sections according to their own unique needs. Specific notes throughout the module discuss how the ITSP is included within programs provided in Philadelphia County. Learning Objectives Following review of this module and completion …

National Disability Awareness Month

Diversity Programs

Lectures during National Disability Awareness Month, October 2005.

Educating Generation X And Generation Y: Teaching Tips For Librarians., Daniel G. Kipnis, Gary M. Childs

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

This article provides a list of helpful teaching tips for instructional librarians who need to meet the changing generational needs of their patrons. Specific generational qualities and attitudes of Generation X and Generation Y are discussed along with educational techniques and software recommendations. These tips are based on the authors' experiences at Drexel University's Hahnemann Library and Thomas Jefferson University's Scott Memorial Library, both of which are academic health sciences libraries.

Latin Heritage Month 2005

Diversity Programs

Lectures, Cultural Events and Latin Cuisine during Latin Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2005.

Aisr Connections, Fall 2005 (2005-2006 Orientation Issue)

The AC's Research Support Newsletter (Formerly AISR Connections)

No abstract provided.

Development And Evaluation Of An Interactive Multimedia Clinical Skills Teaching Program Designed For The Pediatric Clerkship., Anthony J. Frisby, Lindsey Lane, Anna M. Carr, Ellen Ross, Ruth P. Gottlieb

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

Background and Purpose: The physical examination section of a multimedia program developed to teach infant history and physical examination skills was evaluated.

Methods: 71 students participated: one group viewed only the physical examination section (PX), one the history section (HX), one none of the program (CX). Physical examination skills were assessed by direct observation of medical students performing an abdominal exam and scored using a checklist at baseline, immediately after intervention and at the end of the pediatric clerkship. Results were analyzed using ANOVA with repeated measures.

Results: Baseline scores were: PX 2.5; HX 2.8. The PX group scored significantly …

Developing And Sustaining A Web-Based Library Newsletter, Liz Mikita, Daniel G. Kipnis, Anthony J. Frisby

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

Before the rising popularity of the Internet in the mid 1990s, Scott Memorial Library, like most others, used printed newsletters to inform users about new resources and services. The JEFFLINE Forum, our attempt to resuscitate the Library's newsletter by employing the technical advantages-and increasing presence-of the Web, debuted in October of 1999. The fifth anniversary of the Forum seemed like a good time to look back at its evolution and to examine some of the challenges inherent in developing and sustaining a library newsletter.

The Jefferson Digital Commons: An Institutional Repository For Thomas Jefferson University, Edward Tawyea, Ann Koopman

Annual Reports & Administrative Documents

A PowerPoint presentation to faculty and administrators about the benefits of institutional repositories and opportunities to participate in the new Jefferson Digital Commons repository.