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Better Collections, Better Communities, Anna Snider Dec 2021

Better Collections, Better Communities, Anna Snider

Library Diversity and Residency Studies

This article explores a variety of topics and real-world case studies associated with building diversity in collections and the relationship of collection development to communities served. It explores what the ALA Library Bill of Rights has to say on these matters, and applies many of its admonitions to recent examples of censorship. The ALA Code of Ethics is also examined in the context of diversity in collection development.


Review: Games And Gamification In Academic Libraries Edited By Stephanie Crowe And Eva Sclippa, Janna L. Mattson Jun 2021

Review: Games And Gamification In Academic Libraries Edited By Stephanie Crowe And Eva Sclippa, Janna L. Mattson

Communications in Information Literacy

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Citation Analysis: Availability Of Student Research Poster Citations, Sharon Holderman, Stuart Gaetjens May 2021

Citation Analysis: Availability Of Student Research Poster Citations, Sharon Holderman, Stuart Gaetjens

The Southeastern Librarian

This citation analysis examines the availability of 1313 citations from student research posters across multiple disciplines at a mid-sized university. The study focuses on whether the cited materials are available via the library or freely online. Results indicate only one-fifth of citations were from library proprietary sources while two-thirds were freely available online. Resource age and discipline also influence availability. This study informs collection development decisions and instruction services and helps define the library’s role of providing information and facilitating information access.


A Quiet Celebration Of Whitman’S 200th Birthday: A Collaborative Opportunity To Discover, Grow, And Share A Collection, Blythe E. Roveland-Brenton, Bern Mulligan Mar 2021

A Quiet Celebration Of Whitman’S 200th Birthday: A Collaborative Opportunity To Discover, Grow, And Share A Collection, Blythe E. Roveland-Brenton, Bern Mulligan

Collaborative Librarianship

Over the past several years, special collections libraries and archives have been more proactive in engaging in educational outreach and promoting forward-facing programs. Additionally, subject and special collections librarians have sought ways to expand their collaboration to maximize their reach and impact. The occasion of the 200th anniversary of Walt Whitman’s birth was the perfect opportunity for two librarians at Binghamton University to collaborate, promote a jewel from the Libraries’ holdings, build a stronger collection, and interact with local audiences through an exhibit and events.