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Viewing History From The Sky: Geo-Rectification Of An Aerial Photography Collection, Kate F. Boyd Nov 2016

Viewing History From The Sky: Geo-Rectification Of An Aerial Photography Collection, Kate F. Boyd

Faculty and Staff Publications

After years of looking for funding, in 2013 USC Libraries was awarded a grant from the Gaylord & Donnelly Foundation to scan and geo-rectify the South Carolina historical aerial photographs from 1930-1980s. This presentation, given at the Digital Library Federation Forum in 2016, documents the efforts to receive funding and the process of bring these photographs online for users. Thanks to Bill Sudduth of Government Information for his efforts in continuing this process.


University Libraries - Fall 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Oct 2016

University Libraries - Fall 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University Libraries Minizine

University Libraries is a magazine published biannually by the University of South Carolina Libraries.

Contents:

Rabbit Hunt... p.6

Paper Trail of Politics... p.10

'I am not an owner, but a steward.'... p.12

Remaking the Music Library... p.14

By the numbers... p. 18


Caroliniana Columns - Fall 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Oct 2016

Caroliniana Columns - Fall 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society Newsletter - Columns

Contents:

Summer Scholars Find Treasures in the South Caroliniana Library..... p.1
Report from the Director..... p.2
Save the Date..... p.3
Letter from the Dean of Libraries..... p.4
South Caroliniana Library Receives Grant from the Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust..... p.4
Holiday Postcards..... p.5
From a "Savoury Smell" to a Most Notorious Thief: The South Caroliniana Library's Contribution to Working on the Dock of the Bay..... p.6
The Pinckney Papers Projects: Editing the Papers of One of Revolutionary-Era South Carolina's First Families..... p.12
The South Caroliniana Library: A Photo Essay..... p.18
Summer Scholars 2016..... p.32
In Memoriam: Charles Joyner..... p.38
In …


Notes On Operations: Classifying African Literary Authors, Marilyn A. Green, Susan Rathbun-Grubb Oct 2016

Notes On Operations: Classifying African Literary Authors, Marilyn A. Green, Susan Rathbun-Grubb

Faculty Publications

This paper reviews the literature on the inadequacies of the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) schedules for African literary authors and describes a modified practice that collocates African literature and facilitates patron browsing. Current LCC practice scatters African literature across the multiple European language classifications of former colonial powers. Future strategies could place individual authors more accurately in the context of their country, region, culture, and languages of authorship. The authors renew the call for a formal international effort to revisit the literature schedules and create new classification practices for African literature.


Preaching Motherhood And Womanhood From The Christian Pulpit: Information Dissemination And Use, Darin S. Freeburg Aug 2016

Preaching Motherhood And Womanhood From The Christian Pulpit: Information Dissemination And Use, Darin S. Freeburg

Faculty Publications

The sermons clergy preach every Sunday can provide tremendous insight into current religious thinking about motherhood and womanhood. A database of sermons preached by clergy from a sample of Christian churches in the United States was searched for sermons given on Mother's Day 2014. A grounded theory approach explored how clergy framed these constructs. Results show that although clergy tend to frame these concepts in stereotypical ways, there is great complexity in how this is done. Clergy use a variety of information sources to preach on the roles of women and mothers, providing insight into the very construction of these …


University Libraries - Spring 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Apr 2016

University Libraries - Spring 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University Libraries Minizine

University Libraries is a magazine published biannually by the University of South Carolina Libraries.

Contents:

Around the Libraries... p.4

The Time is Right... p.6

First Folio!... p.8

The Case of the Cased Photographs... p.9


Caroliniana Columns - Spring 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Apr 2016

Caroliniana Columns - Spring 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society Newsletter - Columns

Contents:

Library's 175th Anniversary Celebration Culminates with Visit from Cokie Roberts..... p.1
Funeral Homes and Celebrations of Community Life..... p.2
Report from the Director..... p.6
Society's Eightieth Annual Meeting Welcomes Speaker Vernon Burton..... p.7
Oral History Symposium..... p.8
Visual Materials at the South Caroliniana Library: Documenting South Carolina Design and Philosophy..... p.9
University Libraries Select New Director of Development..... p.15
Two Centuries of Living and Working on the Historic Horseshoe..... p.16
"Citizens Under the American Flag:" African-American Newspapers at the South Caroliniana Library..... p.20
In Memoriam: Sloan Hungerpiller Brittain..... p.24
In Memoriam: Harold "Hal" Brunton..... p.25
In Memoriam: Dr. …


Caroliniana Society Annual Gifts Report - March 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina Mar 2016

Caroliniana Society Annual Gifts Report - March 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society - Annual Report of Gifts

Contents:

Presidents - The University South Caroliniana Society..... p.1
Address by Dr. Don H. Doyle..... p.2
Report of Gifts to the Library by Members of the Society During the Past Year..... p.21
Papers of the Best and Hext Families, 1782-1944..... p.21
William A.B. Davenport Papers, 1778, 1856-2011..... p.48
Mack Family Papers, 1863, 1868, 1870-1912..... p.53
Walsh Family Papers, 1895, 1899, 1915-1927..... p.173
Miscellaneous Items (Manuscripts, Letters, Photographs, Books, etc.)..... p.187
Selected List of Printed South Caroliniana..... p.227
Pictorial South Caroliniana..... p.231
Endowments and Funds to Benefit the South Caroliniana Library..... p.245
Members of the University of South Carolina Guardian Society..... …


End Of Program Assessments And Their Association With Early Career Success In Lis, Susan R. Rathbun-Grubb Feb 2016

End Of Program Assessments And Their Association With Early Career Success In Lis, Susan R. Rathbun-Grubb

Faculty Publications

Analyses of North American LIS program alumni survey data indicate that the completion of any end of program assessment (EPA) or capstone is associated with certain early-career success measures. Using data collected in the Workforce Issues in Library and Information Science 2 project (WILIS 2), we examined the type of EPAs (internships, portfolios, theses, etc.) completed by students and assessed whether there are relationships between their completion and the following outcomes: length of time to secure employment after graduation, acquisition of managerial or leadership roles, job/ career satisfaction, and participation in professional and leadership activities. We also assessed the graduates’ …


The Value Of Public Libraries During A Major Flooding: How Digital Resources Can Enhance Health And Disaster Preparedness In Local Communities., Feili Tu-Keefner Jan 2016

The Value Of Public Libraries During A Major Flooding: How Digital Resources Can Enhance Health And Disaster Preparedness In Local Communities., Feili Tu-Keefner

Faculty Publications

In October 2015, several counties in South Carolina experienced catastrophic flooding that caused severe damage, including loss of residential homes and other calamities. Using a framework for risk communication preparedness and implementation about pandemic influenza for vulnerable populations recommended by public health experts, this case study investigates public libraries’ value to their communities and their legitimacy as partners of public health agencies during and after a disaster. Public libraries’ situation-specific information services in the target areas affected by flooding during and after the disaster were explored. The methodology was qualitative-based. Focus-group meetings with public library administrators and librarians, one-on-one interviews …


Review Of Poachers Were My Prey: Eighteen Years As An Undercover Wildlife Officer, By W. H. “Chip” Gross, Andrea L'Hommedieu Jan 2016

Review Of Poachers Were My Prey: Eighteen Years As An Undercover Wildlife Officer, By W. H. “Chip” Gross, Andrea L'Hommedieu

Faculty and Staff Publications

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Building Connections, Collaboration, And Community For Differently-And Typically-Able Students In A Middle School Library In The United States, Karen W. Gavigan, Clayton A. Copeland Jan 2016

Building Connections, Collaboration, And Community For Differently-And Typically-Able Students In A Middle School Library In The United States, Karen W. Gavigan, Clayton A. Copeland

Faculty Publications

Data from around the world offer compelling evidence regarding the impact that school librarians and library programs have on student achievement. Research investigating inclusive library programming, or programming serving both typically-able and differently-able students, however, is extremely limited. This case study examined inclusive library programming in a rural middle school library in the southeastern United States. Best practices and inclusion in the school library served as the axis from which a school culture of inclusion and valuing differences emanates. Findings from this study offer guidance for educators and librarians serving multiple grade levels in both school and public library settings.


Intellectual Capital In Churches: Matching Solution Complexity With Problem Complexity, Darin Freeburg Jan 2016

Intellectual Capital In Churches: Matching Solution Complexity With Problem Complexity, Darin Freeburg

Faculty Publications

The problems organizations face have varying degrees of complexity. What is not often understood, however, is that the knowledge needed to solve these problems also varies in complexity, and should match the complexity of the problem itself. The current study provides grounded theory for how leaders in churches should approach problems relating to Intellectual Capital (IC) assets. These intangible assets are crucial to the ability of churches to create value that enriches the lives of individuals in their communities. In two, 90-minute focus groups, the leadership team of a United Methodist Church in South Carolina, USA was asked about their …