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From The Editor, Perry Bratcher
From The Editor, Perry Bratcher
The Southeastern Librarian
Column from Perry Bratcher, editor of The Southeastern Librarian.
The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 3 (Fall 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 3 (Fall 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian
Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 57, No. 3 (Fall 2009).
Information Needs In A Hurricane Gustav Evacuation Shelter: Reflections On A Librarian’S Volunteer Experience, Donna Braquet
Information Needs In A Hurricane Gustav Evacuation Shelter: Reflections On A Librarian’S Volunteer Experience, Donna Braquet
The Southeastern Librarian
For three years following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, residents of the Gulf Coast enjoyed a reprieve from serious threats. But in 2008 Hurricanes Gustav and Ike confirmed that massive evacuations are now a reality of hurricane season. A consequence of such large evacuations is the establishment of hundreds of shelters across the country. Opportunities exist to improve information assistance and information dissemination in hurricane shelters. Information professionals can help by conducting research and documenting their experiences in shelters. This article discusses observations of evacuees’ information needs at a Hurricane Gustav shelter in Knoxville, Tennessee, and details the resources and methods …
An Innovative Approach For Creating A Self-Guided Video Tour In An Academic Library, John H. Sandy, Mangala Krishnamurthy, Wayne Rau
An Innovative Approach For Creating A Self-Guided Video Tour In An Academic Library, John H. Sandy, Mangala Krishnamurthy, Wayne Rau
The Southeastern Librarian
Millions of students visit academic libraries each year, hoping to achieve success in the classroom and make progress with their research. Many of these students need help in navigating the complex services, collections, and facilities of a large academic library. Librarians often respond to this need by offering in-person orientation tours. However, with this approach, library personnel are unable to reach all who need assistance. Furthermore, the schedules of busy students and busy librarians do not always coincide, and students may prefer to learn about the library in a more flexible, self-paced fashion. It’s known that in-person tours are a …
Preserving And Providing Access To Digital State Publications In Alabama: A Case Of Cooperation, Rickey Best
Preserving And Providing Access To Digital State Publications In Alabama: A Case Of Cooperation, Rickey Best
The Southeastern Librarian
As initiatives to achieve a more interactive web-format for government information expand, concerns continue to mount over data security and preservation. While efforts to address these issues are ongoing at the federal level, at the state and local levels there continues to be gaps between state and local agencies creating digital publications and services and ensuring the long-term preservation of those publications. The nature of government information on theWeb also presents challenges. Some information is generated from databases (often federal) which pull together information and make it readily available. Such data, such as the Alabama’s agricultural statistics, are actually derived …
Lyrasis Product News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent news from Lyrasis. Highlights include: announcement of the winners of the first annual 2009 NextGen Librarian Award.
State News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent developments from SELA member institutions.
People News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent professional developments from SELA members.
The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 2 (Summer 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 2 (Summer 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian
Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 57, No. 2 (Summer 2009).
Sela Activities
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent activities from the Southeastern Library Association. Highlights include: the 2009-10 SELA Officers; information on the SELA Mentoring Program.
Ebsco Product News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent product developments from EBSCO. Highlights include: four additional publishers sign with MetaPress to provide e-content hosting.
From The Editor, Perry Bratcher
From The Editor, Perry Bratcher
The Southeastern Librarian
Column from Perry Bratcher, editor of The Southeastern Librarian.
Night Vision Goggles Or Rose Colored Glasses: A Unique Perspective On Training The Library Graduate Assistant In Instruction, Mary Todd Chesnut
Night Vision Goggles Or Rose Colored Glasses: A Unique Perspective On Training The Library Graduate Assistant In Instruction, Mary Todd Chesnut
The Southeastern Librarian
A review of the course descriptions for the twelve ALA-accredited Library and Information Graduate Schools in the southeastern states identified that the majority offer only one or two elective course related to library instruction (see appendix). These courses cover topics such as curriculum design, learning theory, best practices for teaching, and information literacy strategies. Some graduate program curriculums do not offer specific courses in library instruction, instead including it as a topic in a broader course such as Academic Libraries or in conjunction with a school media specialty.
Bibliographic Instruction Lessons From A New Librarian, Carley Suther
Bibliographic Instruction Lessons From A New Librarian, Carley Suther
The Southeastern Librarian
Although I have worked in the library profession for two years, it has taken longer to understand the phenomenon of bibliographic instruction. My pre-library school background is in education, but marrying the two disciplines has not been as easy as I first assumed. I had read a lot of helpful articles about library instruction in general, but ran across very few that were geared towards best practices and advice for new librarians. In this article I will address some of the key issues that I faced when first confronted with the challenge of library instruction.
Shifting Gears: Planning And Processing Of A Large Gift Serials Collection, B. Jean Sibley
Shifting Gears: Planning And Processing Of A Large Gift Serials Collection, B. Jean Sibley
The Southeastern Librarian
Mitchell Memorial Library recently received a sizable donation of gift journals and serials from the libraries of several agencies: Mississippi Geological Economic and Topographical Survey, Bureau of Geology in Jackson, Mississippi, and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). The impetus for the donations was the imminent move of the MDEQ. The agency library was being moved to a smaller facility, and there was no space to take everything. The core of the library is the geological library started by the Mississippi Geological Survey a century ago. The state geologist/director of the library was responsible for making decisions about what …
The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 1 (Spring 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 1 (Spring 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian
Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 57, No. 1 (Spring 2009).
Creating A Culture Of Mentoring @ Your Library, Elizabeth M. Doolittle, John-Bauer Graham, Alyssa Martin, Hal Mendelsohn, Kent Snowden, Amanda Stone
Creating A Culture Of Mentoring @ Your Library, Elizabeth M. Doolittle, John-Bauer Graham, Alyssa Martin, Hal Mendelsohn, Kent Snowden, Amanda Stone
The Southeastern Librarian
The need to find and retain high quality leadership for libraries is one of the top seven issues for academic libraries. With a significant percentage of librarians planning to retire in the next decade, retaining professionals is imperative. Librarians must not only be retained, but mentored and developed for future leadership roles in the academic library community (Hisle, 2002).
Creating a “culture of mentoring” helps the organization, individuals in the organization, and those with whom they interact. This culture provides integrity (accountability) throughout the organization, and opportunities for learning, for feedback and for improvement of performance throughout the organization. Libraries …
Building Collaborative Reference And Instructional Services For Distance Education Students, Angela P. Whitehurst, Carolyn N. Willis
Building Collaborative Reference And Instructional Services For Distance Education Students, Angela P. Whitehurst, Carolyn N. Willis
The Southeastern Librarian
To meet the needs of rigorous educational programs, academic libraries must make a commitment to serve growing distance education (DE) populations. Students who participate in distance education are typically older, nontraditional students with unique characteristics who need special services provided by their university library in order to obtain an education equal to their on-campus counterparts. Creating a successful reference and instructional service for distance education students not only takes planning, collaboration, and assessment, but also requires knowing your audience, constantly experimenting with new technologies, expecting the unexpected, and being ready to problem-solve at a moment’s notice. In this article, the …
The Southeastern Librarian V. 56, No. 4 (Winter 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian V. 56, No. 4 (Winter 2009) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian
Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 56, No. 4 (Winter 2009).
State News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent developments from SELA member institutions.
Sela Activities
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent activities from the Southeastern Library Association. Highlights include: posting of SELA Leadership Conference minutes from October, 2008; the 2009-10 SELA Officers; information on the SELA Mentoring Program; the MaintainIT Project of TechSoup is looking to interview librarians; Woman's Day Magazine is looking for stories on using the library to help save money.
Hbcu News
The Southeastern Librarian
The HBCU Library Alliance hosted its third Membership Meeting Oct. 26-28, 2008 in Charlotte, NC.
Solinet Product News
The Southeastern Librarian
News from SOLINET. Highlights include: SOLINET and Mississippi Library Commission have formed the First Librarianship Institute; ASERL announced creation of a new shared digital collection titled "Intellectual Underpinnings of the American Civil War"; merger of SOLINET and PALINET approved by the membership; SOLINET Preservation Services offers free assistance to help with applying for Preservation Assistance Grants.
People News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent professional developments from SELA members.
Solinet Personnel News
The Southeastern Librarian
SOLINET hires new Director of Information Resources, Collections, and Scholarly Communications, and a new consultant for their Consortial Licensing Program.