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Non-Affiliated Users' Access In Tennessee Academic Libraries, Michael Busbee, Heidi Busch, Jim Nance
Non-Affiliated Users' Access In Tennessee Academic Libraries, Michael Busbee, Heidi Busch, Jim Nance
The Southeastern Librarian
This survey was designed to ascertain how Tennessee public four-year academic libraries were addressing unaffiliated user access to services and resources and related security issues. At one point in time, resources and services were basically limited to the material on the shelf and the personnel employed by the library. Security issues were concerned with student pranks and vandalism and, depending upon location, the issue of vagrants and/or latchkey kids. Access to the building usually meant people had access to all of the material the library had on the shelf and the only question was whether an unaffiliated user could borrow …
Buy, Not Borrow: Building A Bridge To A Patron-Centric Collection - A Case Study At The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga's Lupton Library, Melanie J. Dunn, Sarla Murgai
Buy, Not Borrow: Building A Bridge To A Patron-Centric Collection - A Case Study At The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga's Lupton Library, Melanie J. Dunn, Sarla Murgai
The Southeastern Librarian
Predicated on research demonstrating books requested through interlibrary loan that are purchased for the collection usually circulate more, cost less, and add value to the collection, Lupton Library’s Dean proposed this patron driven acquisition model. A Buy, not Borrow (BNB) pilot project was implemented at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Lupton Library in January 2010.
Breaking The Ice: Using Non-Traditional Methods Of Student Involvement To Effect A Welcoming College Library Environment, Elaine M. Robbins
Breaking The Ice: Using Non-Traditional Methods Of Student Involvement To Effect A Welcoming College Library Environment, Elaine M. Robbins
The Southeastern Librarian
The Daniel Library at The Citadel hosts library events throughout the year with the expectations that engaging with students will reduce library anxiety and will create a connection between the student and the library. This article seeks to examine whether or not these purposeful efforts to interact with college students in the library are successful. A survey was administered in order to measure the impact these events have on the students’ perception of the library and the librarians.
Sela News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent Activities from the Southeastern Library Association. Details on the Charles E. Beard Award, and New Voices Program Call for Submissions/Papers.
Experience Mandatory: Assessing The Impact Of Previous Career And Educational Experience On Lis Education And The Academic Library Job Hunt, Sojourna J. Cunningham, Ingrid J. Ruffin
Experience Mandatory: Assessing The Impact Of Previous Career And Educational Experience On Lis Education And The Academic Library Job Hunt, Sojourna J. Cunningham, Ingrid J. Ruffin
The Southeastern Librarian
Since 2002, 97% of librarian jobs posted in American Libraries have required an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s degree (2004). The ALA Committee on Accreditation provides a general framework for library master’s program curriculum, “through a variety of educational experiences, for the study of theory, principles, practice, and values necessary for the provision of service in libraries and information agencies and in other contexts.” (Accreditation, 2014). ALA curriculum requirements are broad, however, so courses and requirements within ALA degree granting institutions vary immensely from program to program.