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Open Access And The Institutional Repository, Julia Lovett, Andrée Rathemacher
Open Access And The Institutional Repository, Julia Lovett, Andrée Rathemacher
Julia Lovett
Slides and other materials from a presentation at the conference Querying the Library: Digitization and Its Impact, sponsored by the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College. The conference took place on May 31, 2013. A video of the presentation is available at http://digitalcommons.ric.edu/ql/2013/QTL_May31/5/.
Abstract of the presentation reads: "This panel will discuss the efforts to pass a Harvard-style Open Access Policy at URI which will enable faculty authors to retain the rights to their articles even if they subsequently sign away their copyright to a journal."
University Of Rhode Island Open Access Policy, Andrée Rathemacher, Julia Lovett
University Of Rhode Island Open Access Policy, Andrée Rathemacher, Julia Lovett
Julia Lovett
These are the Powerpoint slides for a presentation on the University of Rhode Island Open Access Policy to the University of Rhode Island Dean's Council on October 23, 2013.
Open Access At Uri: Exciting Opportunities For Faculty, Researchers, And Grad Students, Julia Lovett, Andrée Rathemacher
Open Access At Uri: Exciting Opportunities For Faculty, Researchers, And Grad Students, Julia Lovett, Andrée Rathemacher
Julia Lovett
Slides from a presentation, "Open Access at URI: Exciting Opportunities for Faculty, Researchers, and Grad Students" offered at the University of Rhode Island Libraries on October 8 and October 21, 2013.
"Open Access provides you with the opportunity to increase your readership and your scholarly impact, and also improves your access to scholarly information. The DigitalCommons@URI is part of an international effort to increase access to scholarly articles, theses, and dissertations. Come learn about the benefits of open access for your research and how to comply with URI's Open Access policies."
Part of the University Libraries' Search Savvy Seminar series.
Open Access Policy At The University Of Rhode Island, Julia Lovett, Andrée Rathemacher
Open Access Policy At The University Of Rhode Island, Julia Lovett, Andrée Rathemacher
Julia Lovett
Materials related to a "Lightning Talk" presentation on the University of Rhode Island Open Access Policy, given at the NETSL Annual Spring Conference in Worcester, MA, April 12, 2013.
Open Access Publishing And Intellectual Freedom: Remembering Aaron Swartz, Brendan Ryan, Andrée Rathemacher
Open Access Publishing And Intellectual Freedom: Remembering Aaron Swartz, Brendan Ryan, Andrée Rathemacher
Brendan Ryan
Slides and other materials related to a presentation on open access at the 2013 Rhode Island Library Association Annual Conference, Navigating a Sea of Change. The presentation was part of a broader discussion on open access and Aaron Swartz. It took place on June 4, 2013 at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI.
The abstract for the presentation reads: "After an introduction to the concept of Creative Commons and the tragic case of Aaron Swartz, join the panelists in discussing open access, scholarly publishing and the flow of information as they relate to libraries."
Fy2011 Association Of College And Research Libraries (Acrl) Statistical Survey: University Of Rhode Island Data, Michael Vocino
Fy2011 Association Of College And Research Libraries (Acrl) Statistical Survey: University Of Rhode Island Data, Michael Vocino
michael c vocino
The main document posted here is a report generated from the online subscription service ACRLMetrics. The report contains FY2011 data as submitted by the University of Rhode Island Libraries for the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2010-2011 statistical survey. It also provides additional metrics calculated by ACRL. Several files are included as supplemental content: "ACRL academic library survey -- URI FY2011 data.xlsx," the report (above) in spreadsheet format; "ACRL Statistics blank worksheet 2010-2011.pdf;" "ACRL Statistics Questionnaire 2010-11 Instructions.pdf;" "ARL Statistics FAQ August 1, 2011.pdf;" and "ACRLFY2011 questionnaire and definitions.xlsx."
Fy2012 Association Of College And Research Libraries (Acrl) Statistical Survey: University Of Rhode Island Data, Michael Vocino
Fy2012 Association Of College And Research Libraries (Acrl) Statistical Survey: University Of Rhode Island Data, Michael Vocino
michael c vocino
The main document posted here is a report generated from the online subscription service ACRLMetrics. The report contains FY2012 data as submitted by the University of Rhode Island Libraries for the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2011-2012 statistical survey. It also provides additional metrics calculated by ACRL. Several files are included as supplemental content: "ACRL academic library survey -- URI FY2012 data.xlsx," the report (above) in spreadsheet format; "ACRL Statistics blank worksheet 2011-12.pdf," "2012 ACRL data entry printout - URI.pdf," a printout of URI's final FY2012 data as entered in the ACRL Web-based form; "ACRL Statistics Questionnaire 2011-12 …
Gift Books Received At Uri July 2012 To June 2013, Michael Vocino
Gift Books Received At Uri July 2012 To June 2013, Michael Vocino
michael c vocino
Gift books received by the University of Rhode Island Libraries from 2012-2013. Information includes date of donation, name of donor, and number of titles donated.
Using A Media Technology Showcase To Bridge The Gap Between K-12 & Higher Education: Creating A Professional Development Workshop., Sonya Shepherd
Using A Media Technology Showcase To Bridge The Gap Between K-12 & Higher Education: Creating A Professional Development Workshop., Sonya Shepherd
Sonya S. Gaither
Why should students spend time navigating to find the library tools needed to search? Why not provide direct links to library resources so more time is spent finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information? These were questions asked by some academic librarians trying to help students locate resources for assignments.As a result, these academic librarians created online tutorials for using persistent links to library resources. Teaching faculty learned how to use the links in web pages and WebCT Vista. These tutorials were also shared at conferences. Attendees encouraged the presenters to develop a hands-on workshop. Attendees also suggested the workshop as a …
Going Mobile: Ipad Pilot Program For Library Staff, Jamie Dendy, Diann Smothers
Going Mobile: Ipad Pilot Program For Library Staff, Jamie Dendy, Diann Smothers
Jamie Dendy
Faced with an increasingly mobile environment, the Northeastern University Libraries initiated a pilot program to distribute iPads among reference and liaison librarians to improve awareness and facility with mobile devices. We will share and discuss our experiences with selection, training, and deployment, as well as our expectations and the results of the pilot and its expansion.
Going Mobile: Ipad Pilot Program For Library Staff, Jamie Dendy, Diann Smothers
Going Mobile: Ipad Pilot Program For Library Staff, Jamie Dendy, Diann Smothers
Diann Smothers
Faced with an increasingly mobile environment, the Northeastern University Libraries initiated a pilot program to distribute iPads among reference and liaison librarians to improve awareness and facility with mobile devices. We will share and discuss our experiences with selection, training, and deployment, as well as our expectations and the results of the pilot and its expansion.
Techno-Stress In The Higher Education Environment, Sonya Shepherd
Techno-Stress In The Higher Education Environment, Sonya Shepherd
Sonya S. Gaither
Publication is accepted and in press.
The Increasing Momentum Of Technological Change In Higher Education, Sonya Shepherd, Michael Richardson
The Increasing Momentum Of Technological Change In Higher Education, Sonya Shepherd, Michael Richardson
Sonya S. Gaither
Publication is accepted and in press.