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Creating Digital Knowledge: Library As Open Access Digital Publisher, D. Russell Bailey

Library Faculty and Staff papers

Since the mid-1990s, many higher education libraries have evolved from the traditional roles of primarily (1) research resource purchasers and providers and (2) research service providers into new, enhanced, and complementary digital age roles related to digital open access knowledge creation and digital publishing, creating digital resources for open education. This article presents a brief description of open access digital knowledge creation, the library publishing landscape (particularly in Digital Humanities/DH), as well as several model higher education library approaches and example initiatives in these areas. These models and initiatives are presented as broadly adaptable and scalable to many higher education …

A Novel Application: Using Mobile Technology To Connect Physical And Virtual Reference Collections, Hailie D. Posey

Library Faculty and Staff papers

This chapter describes an innovative implementation of the use of iPad kiosks to blur the lines between physical and virtual library collections. Providence College’s Phillips Memorial Library + Commons began lending iPads to students, faculty, and staff in 2012. In addition to lending the devices, library staff dedicated time to learning about both task-based and subject-based mobile applications that would be of use to our community. A small group of library staff tested, discussed, and vetted a variety of apps that would be deployed on the iPads to be lent out. Efforts were made to promote the use and discovery …

Theology Collections Portal: First Iteration 2016, Hailie D. Posey

Library Faculty and Staff papers

This document presents an archive of the first iteration of the Theology Collections Portal, a tool designed to connect library patrons doing theology research with electronic resources available through the library. The Theology Collections portal was built using Scalar. To view the Portal in its current form visit: http://scalar.usc.edu/works/theology-collections/index

Creating Digital Art History: Library, Student, And Faculty Collaboration, D. Russell Bailey

Library Faculty and Staff papers

Over the last two decades, teaching, learning, and research in higher education have developed a growing digital presence. Digital development in the humanities has been slow relative to most other areas in academia, and with some exceptions, art and art history have enjoyed slow digital growth within the humanities. Within this environment, the article here presents one collaborative model for digital art history, rare in its exclusive focus on undergraduate “junior scholars”. Undergraduate senior-level art history and studio art students at Providence College collaborate annually with art history and studio art faculty to publish their senior theses in print format …

A Commons For The Digital Age - Flipping The Commons Into The Cloud, D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons

For the Pringee School's 2014 "Learning in Commons" conference, Dr. D. Russell Bailey presented on library commons models, including that of the Phillips Memorial Library+Commons, and their integration with cloud-based services and resources.

Conference information is available at http://www.pingree.org/page.cfm?p=3113

Training Students At Small & Medium Sized Colleges In Information Literacy (Chapter Excerpt), D. Russell Bailey, Julie Decesare

Library Faculty and Staff papers

No abstract provided.

The Digital Public Library Of America - Us Contributions To The World Library = Digitalna Narodna Biblioteka Amerike - Podrška Sad-A Svetskoj Digitalnoj Biblioteci, D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons

While the Digital Public Library of America/DPLA is neither magical, unique nor technologically advanced, when compared with many other current digital knowledge initiatives or other private and governmental enterprises (scientific, research, manufacturing and communication), still the DPLA’s promises for the future boldly evidence all of these robust “magical” powers and energies and even more. The development of an open access world digital library is the grand promise in this grand strategic goal of the DPLA and its global partners.

The 2020+ Project: Using Wordpress To Organize, Evaluate, & Discuss The College Of The Future, Julie A. Decesare, Hailie D. Posey, Julia R. Tryon

Library Faculty and Staff papers

The provost of Providence College asked the Library+Commons to compile scholarly materials on the future of higher education in order for the Academic Affairs Committee to prepare for the college of 2020. The committee needed an easily accessible, annotated "bibliography" that would allow for commenting and more. The research and education librarians focused on topics like teaching and learning, accountability, and student and faculty characteristics. The research end was challenging, and the librarians continue to explore avenues to find appropriate resources online. They experimented with many platforms before choosing WordPress as the best open-source vehicle to organize and present the …

America’S Historical Newspapers, Janice G. Schuster

Library Faculty and Staff papers

No abstract provided.

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Library Commons Basics

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The Evolving Commons - A New View [Senylrc Information Commons 2.0, May 7 2009], D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons

These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Bailey presented the keynote address.

The Learning Commons At Suny Cortland: Solving, Resolving, Involving, & Evolving…And Sometimes…Revolving [Senylrc Information Commons 2.0, May 7 2009], Gail Wood

Library Commons

These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY.

Lessons Learned [Senylrc Information Commons 2.0, May 7 2009], David Murray

Library Commons

These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY.

The Incremental Development Of An Information Commons [Senylrc Information Commons 2.0, May 7 2009], Randall L. Ericson

Library Commons

These Powerpoint slides were presented at INFORMATION COMMONS 2.0 -- LESSONS LEARNED AND MOVING FORWARD, a conference sponsored by the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council (SENYLRC) on May 7, 2009 at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home, Hyde Park, NY.

International Trade Data Network (Itdn), Janice G. Schuster

Library Faculty and Staff papers

No abstract provided.

Providence College Library+Commons Promotional Branding Material: Library+Commons Wordle, D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons Basics

A PDF file containg a WORDLE graphic of Library+Commons concepts.

Providence College Library+Commons Promotional Branding Material: Library+Commons Brochure, D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons Basics

A two-sided handout describing the features of the Library+Commons at Providence College.

Bibliography: The Information Commons And Beyond, D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons Basics

A bibliography of resources about the Information Commons model in libraries.

Providence College Library+Commons Promotional Branding Material: Library+Commons Graphics, D. Russell Bailey, Carol Wiseman, Leslie Lanzieri, Laura Bucci

Library Commons Basics

A PDF file containing Library+Commons images and grapics used at Providence College.

Historical Abstracts On Abc-Clio And Ebsco Platforms, Janice G. Schuster

Library Faculty and Staff papers

No abstract provided.

The Commons - Information Services Collaboratory For Teaching, Learning And Research [Ajcu 2008 Joint Conference On Information Technology Management, Libraries And Educational Technology, Mar 30-Apr 2, 2008], D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons

The Commons has evolved in higher education to include the Student Commons (Information and Learning Commons) and the Faculty Commons (Teaching and Research Commons). This presentation provides an overview and details of the development and expansion of the Student and Faculty Commons concepts, recent trends, and the varieties of administrative models functioning today. The presentation provides a guide to use the Commons as an organizing principle for collaboration across higher education.

Transforming Library Service Through Information Commons: Part 1 - Introduction, D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney

Library Commons Basics

An introduction to the concept of the Information Commons in libraries.

Transforming Library Service Through Information Commons: Part 2 - Definitions, D. Russell Bailey, Barbara Tierney

Library Commons Basics

Definitions of the Information Commons and Learning Commons models in libraries.

The Evolving Commons Concept: Information, Learning, Teaching, Research [International Conference On Information & Learning Commons, Dec. 10-11, 2007], D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons

The Commons concept, developed in the early 1990’s, has evolved over time, taking different shapes and involving different resources and services as it has evolved, including the Information Commons, the Learning Commons, the Library Commons and the Research Commons. There are numerous similarities among the various iterations of the Commons and some clear differences.

This presentation describes the basic foci and components of the Commons, found in most all iterations.

The presentation then delineates and describes the variations among the different types of Commons as they move from library-centric and tactical initiatives to institution-wide and strategic.

The Information-, Learning- and …

Historical Abstracts On The Web, Janice G. Schuster

Library Faculty and Staff papers

No abstract provided.

Exploring And Forging Collaborative Relationships Between An Information Commons And Others On Campus: The Indiana Experience [Ala 2007], Carolyn Walters

Library Commons

No abstract provided.

Take My Advice: Collaboration Between Librarians And Academic Advisors [Ala 2007], Margaret H. Burger

Library Commons

Author describes a successful collaboration between librarians and academic advisors in regards to "walk-up advising" and academic advisors professional development.

Learning Commons Collaborations [Ala, June 2007], Anne Moore

Library Commons

Discusses the collaboration at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst between the library, information technology, the writing center, advising, mentoring, and dining services to create a collaborative facility for students.

Forging Commons Partnerships [Ala 2007], D. Russell Bailey

Library Commons

No abstract provided.

Two Rooms And A Concept [Nercomp, June 5, 2007], Elizabeth Tilley

Library Commons

Providing a collaborative learning space with appropriate services and resources for our undergraduate clientele, but with just two physical rooms, a limited budget and the commons concept to guide our decisions, was challenging. The context and mission of the Library within the University were important considerations and the theoretical and practical drivers for change as they relate to our goals and aims will be examined. Creativity in the use of space and clear, focused project management were also key factors in creating a successful Commons environment. The results of the changes made, and an assessment and evaluation of the project …