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Bibliolinking: An Adaptation Of Bibliotherapy For University Students In Transition, K. M. Becker, D. Pehrsson, P. S. Mcmillen

Library Faculty Publications

A team composed of one student and two faculty members worked in concert to develop and evaluate a training model for personnel who work with university students in transition. This model utilizes “Bibliolinking” (a newly coined word developed during this research) which is an adaptation of bibliotherapy. The primary purpose for using Bibliolinking is to establish and nourish relationships among Resident Assistants (RAs) and student residents (SRs) via a shared experience with a text such as a novel, short story, article or self-help book. Although, RAs play an important, often counselor-like role, they receive no or little formal preparation for …

Memorial Hall Museum Online: American Centuries., Tom D. Sommer

Library Faculty Publications

If you are researching the history of New England online, the Memorial Hall Museum’s American Centuries site is a valuable place to start. It is geared toward educators and elementary through high school students, providing users access to primary sources and interactive activities from the Memorial Hall Museum in Old Deerfield, Massachusetts.

Bryson’S Dictionary For Writers And Editors, Priscilla Finley

Library Faculty Publications

This update to Bryson's Penguin Dictionary for Writers and Editors (1991) lists and glosses selected proper nouns, frequently confused words, and anomalies of written usage that are likely to draw the attention of copy editors.

British Film Noir Guide, Priscilla Finley

Library Faculty Publications

Independent scholar Keaney follows up his Film Noir Guide: 745 Films of the Classic Era, 1940-1959 (CH, Sep'03, 41-0022) with this filmography of 369 British productions that embrace the visual style and dark thematic elements that define film noir as a genre.

Development Of Midcareer Librarians, J. Cory Tucker

Library Faculty Publications

This article examines career development issues faced by midcareer librarians and discusses challenges these librarians encounter during their career path. The article also analyzes how midcareer librarians can deal with these challenges through career development and planning using self-evaluation and assessment.

Reforming The Undergraduate Experience, Diane Vanderpol, Jeanne M. Brown, Patricia A. Iannuzzi

Library Faculty Publications

This chapter examines common objectives in some of the major initiatives in higher education. It highlights the role of librarians and libraries in higher education reform

A Cartographic Journey Through Las Vegas History: Tracing The Las Vegas Landscape Through Maps Pt. 2, Su Kim Chung, Katherine Rankin

Library Faculty Publications

An interesting set of historical maps of Nevada and the Las Vegas area.

Expertise For The Visually-Oriented From The Visually-Oriented: Arlis/Na Contributions To The Library Profession, Jeanne M. Brown

Library Faculty Publications

ARLIS/NA stands for “The Art Libraries Society of North America.” How many of you have heard of ARLIS before? The name of the society is a bit misleading since the Society is composed of individuals not libraries. ARLIS has members whose responsibilities are in art, architecture, and design, and who work in museums, public libraries, academic libraries and visual resources collections. The Society holds an annual conference, has an active publications program, maintains a complex web site, and addresses the continuing education needs of its members.

My focus today will be on the publications program, since that is readily accessible …

Moving From Book To E-Book, J. Cory Tucker, Reeta Sinha

Library Faculty Publications

This article discusses the impact electronic books have had on collection management in academic libraries. Using the experience at University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV), the authors describe how the library incorporated e-books into its print book collection. The article also discusses the impact of e-books on areas such as selection and acquisitions, as well as the role of vendors in this emerging field of collection development. Finally, the authors compare and contrast collection assessment methods for print and electronic books. The article concludes with some observations regarding what comes next for libraries and e-book collections.

The Bibliotherapy Education Project: Alive And Well-And Perpetually “Under Construction”, P. S. Mcmillen

Library Faculty Publications

The Bibliotherapy Education Project began as a teaching collaboration between faculty at Oregon State University's Libraries and School of Education. The project's evolution from 1999 to 2004 was previously described in this journal (McMillen 2005). The core of the project is a book evaluation tool, which builds counselor skill and knowledge in selection of books; since 2004, book evaluations created with the tool populate a searchable database. The accompanying Web site supports emerging counseling professionals in learning to competently use books in therapy. This article will describe recent developments and future directions for the overall project, including a usability study …

Changing The Way We Work, Cory K. Lampert

Library Faculty Publications

Changing the Way We Work, Boule’s resource-packed Library Technology Report, contains a thoughtful discussion of technology-enhanced work presented with concrete examples, lessons learned, and specific technology resources for library evaluation. The book’s first chapter highlights five case studies that distill the experiences of early adopters who have utilized technology tools on major projects.

Modeling Scholarly Inquiry: One Article At A Time, Anne Marie H. Gruber, Mary Anne Knefel, Jessica Schreyer, Paul Waelchli

Library Faculty Publications

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Us Academic Libraries: Today’S Learning Commons Model, Susan Mcmullen

Library Faculty Publications

In 2007, the author examined existing academic libraries in the United States to determine best practices for the design, implementation and service of learning commons facilities. A primary objective of this study was to discover how to create a higher education learning environment that sustains scholarship encourages collaboration and empowers student learning. This article explains how to plan for a modern learning commons and presents the various components that comprise the space.

A Cartographic Journey Through Las Vegas History: Tracing The Las Vegas Landscape Through Maps, Su Kim Chung, Katherine Rankin

Library Faculty Publications

An interesting set of historical maps of Nevada and the Las Vegas area.

One-Stop Shopping: Merging Service Points In A University Library, Janet Crane, Jeanne A. Pavy

Library Faculty Publications

As libraries change to meet the evolving needs of our patrons, including the development of online services, many libraries are considering consolidating physical service points to maximize staff and better serve the in-house patron. This article describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation process involved in merging the circulation and reference desks at the University of New Orleans Library. The cross-training process is described in detail, and benefits as well as problems experienced are outlined. The authors also provide advice for those considering a merger at their library.

Using Courseware Discussion Boards To Engage Graduate Students In Online Library Workshops, H. Rempel, P. S. Mcmillen

Library Faculty Publications

Librarians at Oregon State University (OSU) Libraries used the discussion board features of Blackboard courseware to create an interactive experience for graduate students at a distance who could not attend the on-campus “Literature Review Workshops.” These recently developed workshops have been extremely popular with graduate students across the disciplines and have generated a growing demand from distance education graduate students and faculty to offer similar information online. Reluctant to simply deliver content via an online tutorial, librarians sought to duplicate the workshop atmosphere by making the sessions available for a short time-period online, asking participants to respond to discussion questions …

Users 2.0: Technology At Your Service, Darcy C. Del Bosque, Kimberly Chapman

Library Faculty Publications

It is exciting, as practicing librarians, to find a singular voice that stands out as a strong influence on the profession. Anne Grodzins Lipow provided one such voice, inspiring us to evaluate our philosophy of patron service and helping us define our professional values. Lipow’s body of work encompasses many contemporary library issues, involving myriad aspects of customer service. Lipow addressed issues including patron-friendly catalogs and reference service in both traditional face-to-face and newer virtual settings, recognized the importance of training staff as part of continuous improvement in customer service, and emphasized the power of using technology to improve delivery …

Instruction And Program Design Through Assessment, Anne E. Zald, Debra Gilchrist

Library Faculty Publications

True to the intention of this chapter, we begin with learning outcomes and use them as the chapter's organizational structure. Learning outcomes represent what we want you to be able to do as a result of active engagement with this material. Within each outcome we include a short discussion of each topic along with many examples and practical applications of the concept under discussion. We hope that this format illustrates the concepts in a holistic manner and facilitates your understanding and learning.

Who Moved My Pinakes? : Cataloging And Change, Tina Gross

Library Faculty Publications

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Los Encabezamientos De Materia En Español Y La Lista Sears: Una Historia Interamericana, Tina Gross

Library Faculty Publications

Since its first appearance in 1923, the Sears List of Subject Headings has sought to provide small and medium-sized libraries with an affordable list of subject headings of suitable size and scope. As one of two major subject headings systems in use in the United States, it has been looked to as a resource by librarians who have sought to translate or adapt an existing list of subject headings in order to create systems of Spanish-language subject headings.

Of the handful of lists of subject headings developed in Latin America in the first half of the 20th century, two have …

Improving Student Training Through Computer-Based Tutorials, Joshua B. Michael

Library Faculty Publications

The use of computer-based training for student employees was explored through a recent project. Tutorials were designed and created using a free software program, Wink. The tutorials covered use of electronic resources and circulation programs and were used in training newly hired and continuing student employees. Written exercises requiring use of the information covered in the tutorials were administered subsequently. The advantages of computer-based training for aspects of student library employment were contrasted with its disadvantages. Computer-based training was found to be an effective part of training student employees.

Spotlight On Construction: Expansion And Renovation Of Georgia Southern University’S Henderson Library Spurred By Quintupling Of Student Body, Ann Hamilton, Mark Holland

Library Faculty Publications

The article reports on the expansion and renovation of Georgia Southern University's Henderson Library. The Zach S. Henderson Library has been the hub of academic life at Georgia Southern University for more than 30 years. The library has been the focus of an extensive expansion and renovation to help meet the needs of the university's growing student body. The first phase of the $22.75 million project opened on October 1, 2006. The original building included 109,515 square feet of space. The additional building will feature seating on the first, second and third floors and a balcony on the fourth floor …

Review Of What Ever Happened To The Faculty? Drift And Decision In Higher Education By Mary Burgan, W. Bede Mitchell

Library Faculty Publications

This review was published in College and Research Libraries.

The Care And Feeding Of Library Student Assistants, Gregory A. Martin

Library Faculty Publications

Cedarville University's Centennial Library has a long history of recognizing its student employees in a variety of ways. The Care and Feeding of Library Student Assistants will discuss the library's pay scale, service-based and other awards, and the various social functions planned for its Student Assistants throughout the year. All of these activities are administered by the library's Managers Council, and the duties and role of the Council will also be explained.