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People, Places, & Things: Connecting Library Spaces And Services To First-Time In College Student Retention, Trina Mccowan

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

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Past, Present, Future: Highlighting Unique Collections, Milestones, And New Initiatives Through Dcx Exhibits, Courtenay Mcleland

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

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People, Places, & Things: Connecting The University Of North Florida Library To First Time In College Student Retention, Trina Mccowan

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

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The Eartha M. M. White Virtual Reality Experience, Beryl White-Bing, Susan Swiatosz, Jennifer Bibb

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

A presentation about the creation of the Eartha M.M. White VR Experience. The VR narrative biography tells the story of Ms. White's life and all of her accomplishments. It also gives a glimpse into her home and base of operations which is now the Eartha M.M. White Museum located in Jacksonville FL.

This VR experience was made possible by a 2023 Innovative Project Award from the Northeast Florida Information Network (NEFLIN).
In cooperation with the Eartha M.M. White Museum, The University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library Special Collections and University Archives, and the UNF Virtual Learning Center.

Power To The Librarians: Lessons Learned From Union Work, Héléne Huet, Maria Atilano, Angeleen Neely-Sardon, Chelsea Nesvig

UNF Faculty Research and Scholarship

For this virtual presentation, librarians will discuss our roles in our respective unions as well as our experiences with both collective bargaining and organizing our workplaces. We will offer tips on effective bargaining / organizing strategies in our workplaces. We will also discuss significant bargaining / organizing failures and explore what we can learn from these setbacks.

Exhibition Review: “Search And Discover: Art On Paper Class Exhibition”, Courtenay Mcleland

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Search and Discover was the 2021 installment of an ongoing series of exhibits called Creative Cartography, now in its 9th year. This series of exhibits is a result of a collaboration between the Arizona State University Library’s Map and Geospatial Hub and the School of Art within the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.

2022 Top Trends In Academic Libraries, Alex D. Mcallister, Michael Flierl, Thomas R. Caswell, Laura Costello, Anita R. Hall, Cindy Li, Monica Maher, Mary Piorun, Patrice-Andre Prud’Homme, Brian D. Quigley, Gregory Walker

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

This article summarizes trending topics in academic librarianship from the past two years–a time of tremendous upheaval and change, including a global pandemic, difficult reflections concerning racial justice, and war between nation states. Rapid changes and uncertainty from these events have created a significant amount of shifts to academic libraries, higher education, and society in general. Such shifts have yielded new perspectives and innovations in how librarians approach delivering services, supporting student success, managing staff and physical spaces, embracing new technology, and managing data. This report attempts to provide a snapshot of developments worth noting.

Keep Calm And Pivot: Resetting Library Engagement With Remote Outreach, Maria Atilano, Giannina Medell, Stephanie Race

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

This presentation will describe how one academic library reset their engagement priorities and reconnected with their audience with the use of remote outreach programs. Over the course of one academic year, library staff created, hosted, and assessed more than a dozen asynchronous remote outreach programs for students and faculty, including many who never stepped foot on campus. Attendees will learn how to coordinate efforts within their organization and think outside the box for ways to promote their collections and resources for an online audience.

Sparking Joy In The University Of North Florida Rare Books Collection: A Case Study In Reappraisal And Deaccessioning, Susan Swiatosz

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Rare book or non-circulating research collections are often overlooked when it comes to collection reappraisal or deaccessioning, that is until space considerations bring the issue to the forefront. After all, no librarian likes discarding books, particularly historic ones. This case study shows how the Special Collections and University Archives at the University of North Florida reappraised their rare book collection and created collecting criteria to aid them in the disposition of rare and non-circulating books. Although the lack of space was clearly a priority, the rare and non-circulating book collection at UNF had lacked collection development guidance for many years, …

Program Model: Finals Week Pet Grams, Maria Atilano, Tanner Lewey

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many academic libraries were faced with the challenge of supporting academic success while most students were off-campus and taking online classes. Many outreach librarians turned to virtual programming.

Pet Grams were developed as a way to reach out and connect virtually with patrons, no matter their location. The main outcome for Pet Grams is to share kindness and motivation during a stressful time in the semester, especially for students but also for other community members who may also need support.

Introduction To Data Visualization With Tableau, Jennifer Murray, Gordon Rakita

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

In this workshop we introduced the basics of using Tableau including how to create, interact with, and share visualizations with a variety of data.

Virtual Learning Commons Postcard, Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Library Outreach Materials

Created by Giannina Medell

Program Model: Library Literary Contests, Maria Atilano

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

UNF's Thomas G. Carpenter Library’s Literary Contests invite students, faculty and staff to virtually participate and share their creativity for a chance to win a prize. Contests include a Haiku Contest in April, a 2-Sentence Horror Story Contest in October, and a First Line Literary Contest in June.

Keeping Your Social (Media) Distance: Library Engagement In The Time Of Covid, Maria Atilano, Giannina Medell

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

During COVID-19, University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library quickly expanded its social media content in order to better reach students, faculty, and staff, all of whom suddenly found themselves working and learning remotely. The Carpenter Library’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts (@unflibrary) quickly became the face of the library, whereas in the past they had merely supported outreach, promotion, and advocacy. By transitioning in-person programs to virtual formats, focusing on supportive and uplifting campaigns, and harnessing interactive modes of communication like Instagram Stories and video, outreach staff increased and maintained the library’s online following while also creating a …

Establishing An Omeka Digital Exhibits Presence: Collaboration And Customization, Courtenay Mcleland, Adam Chalmers, Jennifer Bibb

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

In this presentation we discussed a collaborative effort that led to a digital exhibits program at the University of North Florida’s Thomas G. Carpenter Library. Using Omeka Classic, exhibits are created that foster discovery of content from Special Collections and University Archives in a visually appealing and thematic way. Additionally, the platform brings exhibits that are temporary and physically located in the library to a much broader audience. We discussed ways to adapt a custom theme vs using a prebuilt theme to deliver the user experience desired. Other topics covered include design challenges, options for customization, accessibility considerations, workflows for …

How To Make Memes And Influence Students, Maria Atilano

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Some marketers always seem to have the right meme at the right time. How do they do it? Social media maven Maria Atilano reveals how she makes timely memes for the University of North Florida’s library. She shares sites that explain the ever-changing world of memes, tools for customizing them, and strategies to spin memes to fit library needs. To complete the lesson, this feature also covers legal concerns and cultural sensitivity. If the meme game intimidates you, this is the article you’ve been waiting for.

Acrl 2021 Environmental Scan, Ginny Boehme, Alex D. Mcallister, Thomas R. Caswell, Kyle Denlinger, Michael Flierl, Anita R. Hall, Cindy Li, Brian D. Quigley, Minglu Wang, Andrew J. Wesolek

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Every other year, the ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee provides a scan of higher education, detailing the current environment and its anticipated impact on libraries. While this year's Environmental Scan is no different in terms of scope, we are now facing challenges to higher education on a scale not seen in decades. Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives and livelihoods of millions of people, and in the United States, this disruption has been compounded by the eruption of protests surrounding civil rights and other social justice issues.

While the 2021 Environmental Scan covers developments over …

Open 24/7 Yard Sign, Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Library Outreach Materials

Created by Maria Atilano

Adapting To A Remote Life: Using A Work Environment At Home To Our Advantage At University Of North Florida Special Collections, Susan Swiatosz

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

You might think that there would not be enough to do at home for a staff working with archival materials—after all, most of the collection consists of rare items that never leave the building. When it began to look like the University of North Florida (UNF) would be closed in March 2020, our small team in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library Special Collections Department had to get creative.

Editing The Eartha M. M. White Collection As A Model For Collaboration Among Students And Faculty At Unf, Susan Swiatosz

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Editing the Eartha M.M. White Collection is a digital public history project at the University of North Florida (UNF). Started as a summer digital editing course in 2016, the project has since developed into an ongoing experiment in digital humanities outreach and community building through periodic textual editing workshops involving archival materials. Project participants transcribe and prepare for online publication (using TEI–XML) the personal correspondence and other documents of Eartha M.M. White (1876–1974), a leader of the African American community in Jacksonville, Florida. The project enables the university community to engage with the intersection of technology and the humanities, while …

Library Web Accessibility - What Decision Makers Need To Know, Adam Chalmers

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

This program will address what it means to be web accessible from both a regulatory standpoint and a user perspective. Topics include the current level of ADA compliance for library web spaces, case studies examining the responses to legal challenges, and accessibility best practices.

Academic Library Assessment: Strengthening The Collective, Alicia Long, Jennifer L. Murray, Kirsten Kinsley, Tammera Race

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

The Florida Academic Library Services Cooperative (FALSC) leads and coordinates projects and resources for academic libraries at 40 state universities and colleges. The cooperative structure brings together stakeholders at multiple levels. The Members Council on Library Services (MCLS; FALSC and library leadership) oversees seven standing committees, each charged with specific work that serves the cooperative. Each committee includes librarians from college and university libraries, and liaisons from FALSC and the MCLS. The Library Assessment Standing Committee (LASC) charge is to:

• Assist and advise the MCLS regarding methods and tools for library assessment;
• Create a centralized repository to house examples of …

Using The Harvesting Method To Submit Etds Into Proquest: A Case Study Of A Lesser-Known Approach, Marielle Veve

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

The following case study describes an academic library’s recent experience implementing the harvesting method to submit electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) into the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global database (PQDT). In this lesser-known approach, ETDs are deposited first in the institutional repository (IR), where they get processed, to be later harvested for free by ProQuest through the IR’s Open Archives Initiative (OAI) feed. The method provides a series of advantages over some of the alternative methods, including students’ choice to opt-in or out from ProQuest, better control over the embargo restrictions, and more customization power without having to rely on …

Multimedia Equipment Loan Program, Jennifer L. Murray, Adam Chalmers

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

The Multimedia Equipment Loan Program at the UNF Thomas G. Carpenter Library will improve student success by providing access to high-quality audio and video recording equipment. The library will maintain and circulate the multimedia equipment; train students and faculty in the operation of the equipment, and publish student and faculty projects that support scholarship at the university. This project supports the purchase of a variety of equipment that will provide access to an engaging, interactive and creative learning experience and maximize the success of students.

#Swooptogether: Fostering Community Resilience On Social Media During Covid-19, Maria Atilano

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

How the Thomas G. Carpenter Library fostered community during COVID-19 with the power of social media engagement.

Collaboration And Integration: Embedding Library Resources In Canvas, Jennifer L. Murray, Daniel E. Feinberg

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

The University of North Florida (UNF) transitioned to Canvas as its Learning Management System (LMS) in summer 2017. This implementation brought on opportunities that allowed for a more user-friendly learning environment for students. Working with students in courses which were in-person, hybrid, or online, brought about the need for the library to have a place in the Canvas LMS. Students needed to remember how to access and locate library resources and services outside of Canvas. During this time, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library’s online presence was enhanced, yet still not visible in Canvas. It became apparent that the library needed …

Supporting Diversity In Campus Communities With Drag Queen Story Hour, Maria Atilano, Alora Bauer, Sarah Reando, Bill Stephens

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Drag Queen Story Hour is not just for public libraries! As part of a movement in higher education to fight discrimination and provide a safe space for LGBTQ students, university and college libraries are celebrating the gender-nonconforming experience through Drag Queen Story Hour. Providing inclusive programming establishes the library as a resource for LGBTQ students and educates the campus community about the importance of diverse representation. Three academic librarians and one performer will share their experiences planning and hosting Drag Queen Story Hour and discuss how these events can strengthen community relationships and contribute to an inclusive campus culture.

2020 Top Trends In Academic Libraries, Allison Benedetti, Ginny Boehme, Thomas R. Caswell, Kyle Denlinger, Yuan Li, Alex D. Mcallister, Brian D. Quigley, Catherine B. Soehner, Minglu Wang, Andrew J. Wesolek

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

This article summarizes trending topics in academic librarianship from the past two years. These highlights provide a starting point or an update, depending on one’s familiarity with the topic. Overarching themes across the profession continue to emphasize the significant amount of change our institutions are driving, managing, and navigating.

Community Engagement: Leveraging Library Online Tools To Support Local Historical Organizations, Jennifer L. Murray

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Among Floridians, Jacksonville is known as the “First Coast.” It is a reference to the fact that Northeast Florida has some of the oldest European settlements in North America. The numerous local historical organizations are forever challenged to preserve and share the rich history of “all that is Jacksonville–including early settlers, 19th- and 20th-century urban planning and architecture, civil rights and Black history, city governance, and our national parks heritage.” They often do not have the resources needed, but local academic libraries are rich in resources and tools that can benefit organizations outside the library and help bring more awareness …

Consultations Yard Sign, Thomas G. Carpenter Library

Library Outreach Materials

Created by Giannina Medell