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The Learning Commons As A Locus For Information Literacy, Sharon Weiner, Tomalee Doan, Hal Kirkwood
The Learning Commons As A Locus For Information Literacy, Sharon Weiner, Tomalee Doan, Hal Kirkwood
Hal P Kirkwood Jr
Many institutions of higher education are designing spaces to facilitate learning. Libraries have created information or learning commons to support this activity. This article draws from the literature and best practices to explore this new direction. Academic libraries have focused on student learning and the teaching of skills and strategies that develop information literacy competency. Although there is an assumption that learning commons facilitate student learning, there is a need to more closely connect this new environment with information literacy and pedagogy and to demonstrate its merits in enhancing learning. A basic premise is that each learning commons that is …
Not Your Parents' Library Video, Deeann Allison
Not Your Parents' Library Video, Deeann Allison
DeeAnn Allison
A video with Buffy, a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows her parents how to do research the "NU" way. Using a computer in her dorm room she is able to search the catalog to find books, renew books, and save search preferences so she can repeat them without having to re-enter the searches later. She also shows her parents how she saves time writing papers by finding articles using a new tool that searches across many databases at the same time and then connects to the full article, which she reads on her computer. She also demonstrates how …
Leading Change, Ken Haycock
Leading Change, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
The article focuses on how school librarians could lead change in their schools. It states that some people do not want change because it is considered as a threat to familiar behavior. It says that in introducing change there should be a sense of urgency, a group that has the power to lead the change, communicate the vision of change. It adds that school librarians must consider all aspects including the involvement of principals, school staff, and the community.
Still A Librarian, Ken Haycock
Still A Librarian, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Ebook Opportunity" in the November 15, 2011 issue, "Library Science Without the Library" in the January 12, 2012 issue, and "Beyond the Stars" in the November 1 2011 issue, which discusses advocacy for public libraries.
Information Rights, Human Rights, And Political Rights: A Précis On Intellectual And Contextual Issues For Library And Information Science, John Buschman
John Buschman
No abstract provided.
Clarify Life And Work With Mind Maps, Crystal Renfro, Mary Axford
Clarify Life And Work With Mind Maps, Crystal Renfro, Mary Axford
Crystal L Renfro
The authors discuss the powerful tool of mind mapping and its far reaching applications for the library from strategic planning and workflow optimization to daily problem solving and syllabus development. Key features of mind mapping tools will be presentated to help readers determine the best product for their individual needs.
From Unprocessed Unknowns To Digital Diffusion: Uncovering Grey Literature At The Center For The History Of Psychology, Jodi Kearns, Cathy Faye, Lynn Willis
From Unprocessed Unknowns To Digital Diffusion: Uncovering Grey Literature At The Center For The History Of Psychology, Jodi Kearns, Cathy Faye, Lynn Willis
Jodi Kearns, PhD
The Center for the History of Psychology (CHP) at The University of Akron is home to a special collection of grey literature that documents the history of psychology and related human sciences. The collection is comprised of around 4000 paper-and-pencil achievement and diagnostic tests; 15,000 organizational newsletters, white papers, conference programs, conference proceedings, and membership directories; and 8,000 US military technical reports. Historians have much to glean from these collections. The test collections document more than 100 years of changing practices in the measurement of aptitudes, personality, abilities, and preferences. The collection of military documents details the long and sometimes …
Note-Worthy Productivity Tools For Personal Knowledge Management, Crystal Renfro, Mary Axford
Note-Worthy Productivity Tools For Personal Knowledge Management, Crystal Renfro, Mary Axford
Crystal L Renfro
This article traces the evolution of knowledge management and delves into practical ways that notebook products can be used to enhance time management and workplace productivity for librarians.
Development Of The Graduate Library User Education Series, Crystal Renfro, Mary Axford, Lori Critz, William Baer
Development Of The Graduate Library User Education Series, Crystal Renfro, Mary Axford, Lori Critz, William Baer
Crystal L Renfro
This paper aims to examine the creation of a workshop series designed to help graduate students obtain the needed library research skills.
Truesdell, Cheryl B. (2012). The Academic Library And The Re-Imagining Of Undergraduate Education. Indiana Libraries, 31(1): 30-36, Cheryl B. Truesdell
Truesdell, Cheryl B. (2012). The Academic Library And The Re-Imagining Of Undergraduate Education. Indiana Libraries, 31(1): 30-36, Cheryl B. Truesdell
Cheryl B. Truesdell
No abstract provided.