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Libraries' and Librarians' Publications

2016

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From One To Many: Creating A Culture Of Research Reputation, Scott Warren, Anne E. Rauh, Jen Hill Nov 2016

From One To Many: Creating A Culture Of Research Reputation, Scott Warren, Anne E. Rauh, Jen Hill

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Faculty and the institutions they work for have increasingly strong needs to manage their research reputations. Syracuse University Libraries assists individuals and institutional offices in determining metrics such as the H index, citation counts, altmetrics, etc. and provides context to these metrics. The first presenter will illustrate how the Libraries provide assistance in managing one's individual research reputation using subscription based and freely available tools. The second presenter will outline how institutional wide reputation is being cultivated in cooperation with other campus units. Lastly, the third presenter will discuss the value of and how a subscription based vendor is vital …

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A Family Affair: Library Opportunities To Connect With Parents And Families, Melinda Dermody, Laura Benjamin Nov 2016

A Family Affair: Library Opportunities To Connect With Parents And Families, Melinda Dermody, Laura Benjamin

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Parents are important aspects of our students’ academic lives, and as such, should be acknowledged and considered as allies and potential partners with libraries. This article presents ideas for many ways in which libraries can engage with parents and families, while also exploring the benefits of such efforts. The broad areas in which these efforts fall include 1) overall student success, 2) connecting with other student-supporting and student-reaching entities on campus, and 3) supporting the critical efforts of student recruitment and retention. In this article, examples of different parent engagement opportunities are also discussed, including involvement in campus events, engaging …

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Altmetrics: Stem Librarians Leading The Way, Anne E. Rauh Oct 2016

Altmetrics: Stem Librarians Leading The Way, Anne E. Rauh

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Libraries assist researchers in demonstrating the value of their scholarly output through citation metrics and other measures. As the forms of scholarly communication change, so do the metrics used for assessing them. This talk will provide a general overview of the ways in which altmetrics complement traditional citation metrics and will explore how libraries can benefit from engaging with a broader set of metrics to reach a wide range of users. The talk will cover the roles librarians can play in helping researchers and institutions understand the benefits and limitations of these metrics and will discuss why STEM librarians are …

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Open Access: An Introduction, Anne E. Rauh Oct 2016

Open Access: An Introduction, Anne E. Rauh

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Anne Rauh, Syracuse University, will provide an overview of Open Access (OA). What is it? Why is it important to libraries?

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What Is Possible: Setting The Stage For Co-Exploration In Archives And Special Collections, Patrick Williams Sep 2016

What Is Possible: Setting The Stage For Co-Exploration In Archives And Special Collections, Patrick Williams

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Chapter Tweleve in Pagowsky, N. & McElroy, K. (2016) Critical Library Pedagogy Handbook, Volume 1: Essays and Workbook Activities. ACRL Press.

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Altmetrics In The Library, Anne E. Rauh Aug 2016

Altmetrics In The Library, Anne E. Rauh

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Research libraries assist scholars in demonstrating the value of their scholarly output through citation metrics and other measures. As the forms of scholarly communication change, so do the metrics used for assessing them. The services libraries offer must evolve in concert with these changes. This talk will provide a general overview of the ways in which altmetrics complement traditional citation metrics and will explore how libraries can benefit from engaging with a broader set of metrics to reach a wide range of users. The talk will cover the roles librarians can play in helping researchers and institutions understand the benefits …

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The Libraries Role In University Research Reputation, Anne E. Rauh, Scott Warren Apr 2016

The Libraries Role In University Research Reputation, Anne E. Rauh, Scott Warren

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Faculty and the institutions they work for have increasingly strong needs to manage their research reputations. Syracuse University Libraries assists individuals and institutional offices in determining metrics such as the H index, citation counts, altmetrics, and provides context to these metrics. Anne will describe how the Libraries provide this service to individual researchers. Scott will focus on institutional wide assessment being done in cooperation with other campus units. Both presenters will talk about subscription based and free tools available to do this work.

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Can Your Students Get Jobs? Library Help For Music Students' Career Preparation, Rachel Fox Von Swearingen, Veronica Wells, Marci Cohen Mar 2016

Can Your Students Get Jobs? Library Help For Music Students' Career Preparation, Rachel Fox Von Swearingen, Veronica Wells, Marci Cohen

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Your campus career center may not have the insider knowledge to help music students with their job hunts. Enhance and update your knowledge of industry information, techniques, and resources that support performers, music business professionals, and students pursuing other types of music careers as they enter the job market. Topics covered will include self-promotion for musicians, form contracts, resources for understanding standard contract terms, and locating company profile and industry trend research to identify potential employers and prepare for interviews.

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Demonstrating Your Scholarly Impact, Anne E. Rauh Feb 2016

Demonstrating Your Scholarly Impact, Anne E. Rauh

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Quantifying scholarly output via citation metrics is the long-standing practice to gauge academic success. While there are many limitations to this practice, the tools and methods used are important for scholars to understand. This workshop will teach participants to demonstrate the impact of their work through metrics such as impact factor, h-index, and citation counts. It will discuss access to the tools that provide these metrics and best practices for demonstrating one’s scholarly impact.

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The Collins: W. Collin, Court Bookbinders & Ernst Collin, The Author Of The Pressbengel, Peter D. Verheyen Jan 2016

The Collins: W. Collin, Court Bookbinders & Ernst Collin, The Author Of The Pressbengel, Peter D. Verheyen

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The Berlin-based firm of W. Collin led by Wilhelm and Georg Collin and the antiquarian, author, and editor Ernst Collin were among the leaders in German bookbinding trade and writings about the trade from the mid-1800’s into the mid-1930’s. During that same time, bookbinding experienced many transformations, as well, moving from a trade practiced in smaller master-run shops to large industrial firms, including changes in materials, book structure, aesthetics, and overall business climate with concerns about quality and business opportunities. As court bookbinders to Prussian Kings and German Emperors, the firm of W. Collin was privileged with access to commissions …

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Establishing A Communal Network For Professional Advancement Among Librarians Of Color, Tarida Anantachai, Latrice Booker, Althea Lazzaro, Martha Parker Jan 2016

Establishing A Communal Network For Professional Advancement Among Librarians Of Color, Tarida Anantachai, Latrice Booker, Althea Lazzaro, Martha Parker

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This chapter examines the ways in which collaborative partnerships among librarians of color, within and even across institutions, can greatly assist in job satisfaction, retention of professionals, and bolstering librarians’ sense of support throughout their careers. It also provides specific examples and models in which these collaborations have occurred, including those that the authors have experienced and, in many cases, initiated

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Die Collins: W. Collin, Hofbuchbinder & Ernst Collin, Der Autor Des Pressbengels, Peter D. Verheyen Jan 2016

Die Collins: W. Collin, Hofbuchbinder & Ernst Collin, Der Autor Des Pressbengels, Peter D. Verheyen

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Die Berliner Buchbinderei W. Collin mit ihren Leitfiguren Wilhelm und Georg Collin, die letzten Hofbuchbinder zu den preußischen Königen und deutschen Kaisern, sowie der Antiquar, Schriftsteller und Redakteur Ernst Collin, zählten zu den bedeutendsten Persönlichkeiten der deutschen Buchbinderei von Mitte des 19ten Jahrhunderts bis in die 1930er des 20ten Jahrhunderts. In dieser Zeit erlebte die Buchbinderei infolge der industriellen Revolution eine Umstrukturierung von kleinen Handwerksbetrieben zu Großbuchbindereien. Dies führte mit sich Vereinfachungen und Rationalisierungen an Technik, Material, sowie ästhetische und wirtschaftliche Änderungen. Als Hofbuchbinderei hatte die Firma W. Collin unter Wilhelm und Georg Collin besonderen Zugang zu und Aufträge von …

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Telling Our Story: A Case Study Of A Collaborative Departmental Blog, Stephanie J.H. Mcreynolds, Anne E. Rauh Jan 2016

Telling Our Story: A Case Study Of A Collaborative Departmental Blog, Stephanie J.H. Mcreynolds, Anne E. Rauh

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This case study will take readers through the planning and publication process of a collaborative departmental library blog at Syracuse University, which is a large private, non-profit research intensive university located in central New York State. It will provide an overview of the history of the project and the mission of the blog. It will describe the technical aspects, developing a publication schedule, and the editorial responsibilities of maintaining the blog. The impact of the blog is documented. The blog has raised awareness of the librarians’ expertise and this is explored alongside how posts have contributed to a number of …

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