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Informal Field-Based Learning In Librarianship: A Case Study Applying The Cam-Os Framework To Library Guide Construction, Nicole R. Webber

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Activities such as library guide creation and maintenance can take a large amount of our time without supplying evidence that the time spent is effective or worthwhile. Usage statistics and feedback are one avenue for gauging the impact of a guide, but we overlook another benefit if we focus solely on the user. By applying Tannenbaum and Wolfson’s (2022) CAM-OS framework, we can bring greater intention to tasks that foster informal learning opportunities and harness them to advance librarians’ competencies. A case study of overhauling a library guide on copyright is used to demonstrate and apply the framework.

Quality Matters Review Of Lib 2210: Applying The Qm Rubric For Higher Education To An Information Literacy Course, Laura Sheets, Maureen Barry, Eileen K. Bosch

University Libraries Faculty Publications

This article discusses the use of the Quality Matters Rubric for Higher Education, 6^th ed. to self-review an asynchronous information literacy course. In this instance, the authors acted as reviewers and subject matter experts (SME). The QM Rubric proved to be a useful tool that encompasses several instructional design best practices. After the official self-review period, the QM Rubric influenced the enhancement and updates to the course. The authors recommend more use of the QM Rubric by teaching librarians, collaboration with instructors going through a QM Review, and training for online teaching in Library and Information Science graduate programs.

Exploring Interim Library Leadership Positions From A Variety Of Perspectives, Victoria Blepp, Jayne Blodgett, Beth Harper, Jennifer Mayer, Tammy Sayles

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Have you been wondering if library management is for you? What is it like to be in an interim leadership position? In times of resource scarcity, long hiring processes, and temporary leaves, interim positions are common practice in libraries. Join us for a conversation about interim leadership positions. Our moderator and panelists, from both public and academic libraries, will share their experiences in interim roles, offer suggestions for being successful in an interim position, share their thoughts on the benefits and limitations of interim positions, and offer advice for starting as well as transitioning away from these positions when the …

Open Educational Resources (Oer) Efficacy And Experiences: A Mixed Methods Study, Jennifer Mayer

University Libraries Faculty Publications

This study compared course passing and completion rates of undergraduate students to determine if there was any relationship between use of open educational resources (OER) and these two outcomes. Students who took OER courses and faculty who taught with OER shared their perceptions of the impact of such resources on learning outcomes and teaching methods.

The quantitative analysis revealed that using OER had a positive impact on course passing rates (7 percent increase) and completion rates (10 percent increase) for all students. The qualitative analysis revealed the student perception that OER had some positive impact on their course participation and …

Hidden Barriers: The Experience Of Academic Librarians And Archivists With Invisible Illnesses And/Or Disabilities, Katelyn Quirin Manwiller, Amelia Anderson, Heather Crozier, Samantha Peter

University Libraries Faculty Publications

This study documents the experience of, and identifies professional barriers for, academic librarians and archivists with invisible illnesses and/or disabilities. Results from a survey of MLIS-holding individuals in academic positions indicate that invisible illness or disability often impacts the ability to succeed at work, but many are reluctant to disclose or request accommodations to alleviate those disparities. Respondents reported barriers including professional repercussions for disclosure, difficulty during the hiring process, stigma from supervisors and colleagues after requesting accommodations, and an overall lack of understanding about invisible illness and disability in the profession.

Re-Envisioning Liaison Roles: A Librarian-Led Process For Inclusive Organizational Change, Brianne Markowski, Jennifer Mayer, Jennifer Leffler, Rachel Dineen, Wendy Highby, Jane Monson, Stephanie Wiegand

University Libraries Faculty Publications

The traditional subject specialist model allowed liaison librarians at our mid-sized, public, doctoral/professional university to develop strong relationships with disciplinary faculty. But changing priorities at the university level and reductions in library budget and staffing created new challenges, resulting in liaisons shouldering too many responsibilities and facing unsustainable workloads. Learning to “do less with less” required a significant evolution in how we approached our core work as academic librarians. How could our library re-envision a previously successful liaison model when the librarians agreed that a change was needed, but didn’t agree what it should look like?
 
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Transforming Together: Developing A Professional Learning Community Of Information Literacy Educators, Rachel Dineen, Stephanie Evers, Natasha Floersch, Darren Ilett, Brianne Markowski

University Libraries Faculty Publications

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A Change Of Art: Learning Research Strategies In A New Subject Area Through A Libguide Redesign, Laura Sheets

University Libraries Faculty Publications

In the spring of 2020, the art librarian left my institution for another position. As a member of the Humanities team, I volunteered to take on the instruction responsibilities of Art and Design in addition to my other instructional duties. The previous art librarian had a master's degree in art history and a strong relationship with the School of Art. My departing colleague and I had a brief conversation regarding art history research strategies. While I was nervous and mostly on my own (because none of my colleagues had a deep knowledge of art research practices), I knew that my …

Open Educational Resources, Jennifer Mayer, Brittany Dudek

University Libraries Faculty Publications

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Institutional Surveys Redux: Student And Faculty Responses On Course Materials During Covid-19, Jennifer Mayer

University Libraries Faculty Publications

The presenter developed and distributed two campus survey questionnaires in fall 2018, and redistributed them in fall 2021, to see what, if anything, had changed in responses. One survey focused on textbook and course materials costs and impacts on students. The other survey focused on perceptions and awareness of open educational resources (OER) by faculty members. The survey instruments were deployed both years via the Provost's Office to students and faculty. This session features an analysis of results and implications of the fall 2021 survey results, how the themes and trends compared to the fall 2019 surveys; how survey data …

Design Matters: How A Course Review Informed Online Teaching Best Practices, Laura A. Sheets, Maureen Barry, Eileen K. Bosch

University Libraries Faculty Publications

This paper discusses how an Applying the Quality Matters (QM) Rubric for Higher Education workshop had an impact on the online teaching practice of three academic librarians. The QM Rubric was used to review and update a credit-bearing information literacy course taught by the authors’ department. The authors reflect on how this training influenced their relationship to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic (and beyond), using examples from their own experiences to demonstrate how instruction librarians contributed to online education during this period and how they used sustainable teaching practices to lessen the workloads of their teaching colleagues. Future steps …

Reasonable Accommodations From The Employee Perspective, Katie Quirin Manwiller

University Libraries Faculty Publications

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Static To Dynamic: Reconceptualizing A Library Mentoring Program, Jennifer Mayer, Annie Epperson

University Libraries Faculty Publications

In 2008, three members of the faculty at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries created a document with the purpose of providing overarching mentoring guidance for their peers. In 2019, a small group of faculty librarians, with input from their colleagues, completely revised the document to create a community-sourced program reflecting the evolution in mentoring philosophies. Attendees of this interactive session should be interested in building a new program or revising a static document into a dynamic mentoring program. You will learn how we used an inclusive process that involved all librarians in our organization and a short-term assessment to …

Creating An Inclusive And Accessible Culture: Supportive Management For People With Disabilities, Katie Quirin Manwiller, Sammy Peter, Kiyomi Deards

University Libraries Faculty Publications

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Student Success & Retention And University Libraries, Jennifer Mayer

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Join us to learn more about UNC’s student demographics and share ideas about how to retain students across the institution. This two-day event is being held for UNC faculty, staff, and students under the leadership of our Graduation and Retention Taskforce and is part of our Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative to continue to improve our retention efforts. This presentation is about libraries and impact on student academic success.

Celebrating One Million Downloads: Scholarship & Creative Works @ Digital Unc, Nicole R. Webber, Jane Monson, Jennifer Mayer

University Libraries Faculty Publications

In April 2022, the University of Northern Colorado celebrated the one millionth download from its institutional repository, Scholarship & Creative Works @ Digital UNC. The infographic highlights the top downloaders and works that contributed to meeting this significant milestone.

Group Mentoring In A Tenure-Track Environment, Danielle Skaggs, Rachel Mcmullin

University Libraries Faculty Publications

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Carrying Accessibility Forward, Katie Quirin Manwiller

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Recording, presentation slides, script, and follow-up questions of the December 1, 2021, ACRL Distance and Online Learning Section Instruction Committee: Carrying Accessibility Forward with speaker, Katie Quirin Manwiller. This past year certainly cast a spotlight on the importance of accessibility in online teaching and learning. Accessibility, however, is more than best practice checklists, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), or legalities. In this forum, Katie Quirin Manwiller, Education Librarian and Assistant Professor at West Chester University, shares her knowledge of disability and accessibility, addressing what the future could hold for universal design for learning (UDL) and practical ways to implement UDL …

Exploring The Information Needs Of Student Entrepreneurs: A Meta-Narrative Synthesis, Grace Liu

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Drawing upon Wilson’s framework on information needs and user studies, this article investigated student entrepreneurs’ demographics, characteristics, and their fundamental cognitive, affective, and resource needs. Through a meta-narrative synthesis of 15 empirical studies and other related research, this article developed a non-exhaustive taxonomy of 60 information need topics, which hopefully would lead student entrepreneurs to success through (1) enhancing business knowledge and evidence-based decisions, (2) cultivating affective learning and personal growth, and (3) securing diversified support networks and social capital. Besides library support via comprehensive pathfinders and research guides, this study also brought a fresh look at business research consultations …

Wcu Business Students' Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Information Literacy, Grace Liu

University Libraries Faculty Publications

This presentation is a preliminary report for the Provost Research Grant sponsored project “Bridging Information Literacy Gaps in Business Students: A Case Study from West Chester University.” The purpose of the project is to build a sustainable library service model to help over 3,800 WCU business students develop well-rounded information literacy knowledge and skills to be able to confidently meet business research challenges in class and at workplace, and make informed decisions as a student, a business professional, and an active citizen. A business student survey was conducted in fall 2020 semester to understand students’ perceptions and attitudes towards information …

“Information Has Value” In Business Library Instruction: Approaching The Frame Three Ways, Grace Liu, Lumarie Guth, Ilana Stonebreaker

University Libraries Faculty Publications

This article explores business information literacy applications of the “Information Has Value” frame from the ACRL Framework for Higher Education. The authors share three approaches with the corresponding lesson plans to integrate the frame from three distinctive perspectives: (a) information has value as a commodity, (b) information has value in decision-making, and (c) different voices have their unique value.

Systematic Reviews In Business And Management: Are Business Librarians Ready?, Grace Liu

University Libraries Faculty Publications

In recent years, there has been a trending need for library support in systematic reviews beyond the health science and medical disciplines. Splenda (2020) at Carnegie Mellon University documented the library’s first collaboration with Campbell Collaboration to extend the systematic review support to the business and management field. But how ready are business librarians in supporting systematic reviews? In this article, I would like to share my recent thinking about this topic and discuss how to get us prepared for this emerging role.

Welcoming Autistic Students To Academic Libraries Through Innovative Space Utilization, Kerry R. Walton, Rachel Mcmullin

University Libraries Faculty Publications

“If the library can serve as a safe and welcoming place for these students, it will help contribute to their ultimate college success.” (Anderson, 2018). Certain characteristics of autism spectrum disorder can make it challenging for autistic college students to make use of academic libraries. High levels of sensory stimulation and the need to understand and comply with neurotypical social norms can make library spaces feel unwelcoming and difficult to use. West Chester University Libraries decided to develop a dedicated space for our growing cohort of autistic students to study. This article will discuss the reasons why autistic students may …

"We're Gonna Figure This Out": First-Generation Students And Academic Libraries, Juliann Couture, Jimena Bretón, Emily Dommermuth, Natasha Floersch, Darren Ilett, Kristine Nowak, Lindsay Roberts, Renae Watson

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Although extensive research has looked at first-generation college students’ experiences, very little has examined the role of the library. This article reports the results of an asset-based exploratory study understanding the experiences of first-generation college students at three universities. Key findings of this study focus on themes of self-advocacy, sense of belonging, library customization, and integration of the library with the larger campus. This article discusses these key themes in the context of improving library services and spaces, ultimately providing more inclusive resources for all student groups. Implications and recommendations for professional practice are discussed.

Creating A Culture Of Readers Through Collection Development And Outreach, Joseph Prince, Colleen Boff

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Children’s literature collections in academic libraries present a unique opportunity for librarians to develop engaging out- reach programs for students, faculty, and community mem- bers. The Curriculum Resource Center at Bowling Green State University’s Wm. T. Jerome Library has developed several popular events that both promote the collection and the cen- tral mission of creating a culture of reading. In this case study, three of the most successful endeavors – Mock Caldecott, April Madness, and Sneak Peek - are highlighted to provide insight into how we integrate our carefully developed collec- tion into programs that inspire excitement and build commu- …

A New Take On Cataloging Popular Music Recordings, Patricia K. Falk, David Lewis

University Libraries Faculty Publications

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Data Quality Problems Troubling Business And Financial Researchers: A Literature Review And Synthetic Analysis, Grace Liu

University Libraries Faculty Publications

The data quality of commercial business and financial databases greatly affects research quality and reliability. The presence of data quality problems can not only distort research results, destroy a research effort but also seriously damage management decisions based upon such research. Although library literature rarely discusses data quality problems, business literature reports a wide range of data quality issues, many of which have been systematically tested with statistical methods. This article reviews a collection of the business literature that provides a critical analysis on the data quality of the most frequently used business and finance databases including the Center for …

Anchoring Change: Using The Kotter Change Management Framework To Analyze & Facilitate Change In Academic Libraries, Colleen Boff, Catherine Cardwell

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Changes in the higher education landscape are happening more rapidly than ever and require academic libraries to engage with users in new and different ways. Libraries participate in digital scholarship, lead textbook affordability and OER initiatives, create makerspaces, and more. These new and different expectations require library leaders, managers and employees at every level to facilitate change in a variety of situations that range in complexity and are almost always messy. Learn about trends across a collection of twenty change stories in academic library settings, including two- and four-year institutions in the United States and Canada. At the same time, …

University Of Northern Colorado Libraries Mentoring Program, Annie Epperson, Wendy Highby, Jennifer Mayer

University Libraries Faculty Publications

The UNC University Libraries faculty used a collaborative process to create the mentoring program plan and supporting materials.

Supporting Primary Source Instruction In The Undergraduate Classroom At Bowling Green State University: Summary Findings, Michelle Sweetser, David Lewis, Stefanie Hunker, Colleen Boff

University Libraries Faculty Publications

This report presents the findings and recommendations of research conducted as a part of a study on Teaching with Primary Sources at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) during the Fall 2019 semester. It is worthy to note that this research project was conducted prior to the COVID outbreak. Along with a cohort of over two dozen institutions as part of a national study coordinated by Ithaka S+R, members of the BGSU library faculty conducted this local study with faculty who teach undergraduates with primary sources in the classroom. This report draws only on interviews conducted at BGSU.

After describing the …