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Rethinking The Afropolitan (Library Resources), Holy Cross Libraries Oct 2017

Rethinking The Afropolitan (Library Resources), Holy Cross Libraries

Library Resources for Campus Events

A bibliography of resources available through the Holy Cross Libraries which provide additional information related to "Rethinking the Afropolitan," a conference organized by History Department professors Rosa E. Carasquillo and Lorelle Semley at the College of the Holy Cross. The conference is sponsored by the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture and was held at the College of the Holy Cross on October 19-21 2, 2017.


International Studies And Diplomacy Program, Joanna Burkhardt Sep 2017

International Studies And Diplomacy Program, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.


Global Promotion Of Lgbtq Resources And Services Through Social Media, Rachel S. Wexelbaum Jul 2017

Global Promotion Of Lgbtq Resources And Services Through Social Media, Rachel S. Wexelbaum

Library Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Smu Libraries 2016 Annual Report, Smu Libraries Jul 2017

Smu Libraries 2016 Annual Report, Smu Libraries

SMU Corporate Reports

In 2016, SMU had one library, Li Ka Shing Library. From January 2017, the new Kwa Geok Choo Law Library opened its doors to the SMU community. The new Kwa Geok Choo Law Library has been in the making for over five years, designed to provide services to the entire SMU community, with focus on law collections. The unique and iconic dome of Kwa Geok Choo Law Library has become a magnet for photographers visiting Fort Canning Park.


Smu Libraries: “Sensory” In Library Spaces, Nursyeha Yahaya, Devika Sangaram, Salihin Mohammed Ali, Aaron Tay Apr 2017

Smu Libraries: “Sensory” In Library Spaces, Nursyeha Yahaya, Devika Sangaram, Salihin Mohammed Ali, Aaron Tay

Research Collection Library

The Li Ka Shing Library recently included a new section, “Heat Maps” on the library website, providing users instant access to the physical occupancy spaces across all the different levels in the library. The indoor location-aware system is one in the latest slew of additions in tracking the library patrons’ visitations. It is the first of the many forms of library usage data sources that seek to provide an impetus in engaging the SMU community through real-time data visualizations. This enhances the perception of SMU Libraries as a creative nexus that nurtures and champions innovative methods of information access through …


Do Faculty And Librarians See Information Literacy In The Same Way? A Study Of Alignment, Melody Chin, Daniel Walker Apr 2017

Do Faculty And Librarians See Information Literacy In The Same Way? A Study Of Alignment, Melody Chin, Daniel Walker

Research Collection Library

Faculty and Librarians are two distinct professional groups each with their own subcultures, values and experiences. Hardesty (1995) noted the existence of a "faculty culture" amongst faculty members, which quite likely shapes and influences the way these individuals perceive a highly subjective concept such as Information Literacy (IL). Faculty and Librarians in higher education institutions often work together in the development of IL Programs. However, despite this collaborative relationship, it is not clear as to whether the two professional groups perceive the concept of IL similarly, or whether there exists a divide. Understanding how both professions perceive IL should be …


What, Why, Who, When, Where?, Gulcin Cribb Mar 2017

What, Why, Who, When, Where?, Gulcin Cribb

Research Collection Library

No abstract provided.


Leveraging On Data Visualisation And Analytics For Assessment And Innovation, Salihin Mohammed Ali Feb 2017

Leveraging On Data Visualisation And Analytics For Assessment And Innovation, Salihin Mohammed Ali

Research Collection Library

No abstract provided.