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Keeping It Current: Avenues For Staff Development, Elizabeth Brown
Keeping It Current: Avenues For Staff Development, Elizabeth Brown
Library Scholarship
This article explores and identifies avenues for library staff development. It discusses methods for assessment of staff needs, the creation of a plan for professional development opportunities, and methods of evaluating effectiveness through case-based scenarios at Central Washington University.
File Naming In Digital Media Research: Examples From The Humanities And Social Sciences, Jerome W. Crowder, Jonathan S. Marion, Michele Reilly
File Naming In Digital Media Research: Examples From The Humanities And Social Sciences, Jerome W. Crowder, Jonathan S. Marion, Michele Reilly
Library Scholarship
This paper identifies organizational challenges faced by Social Science and Humanities (SSH) scholars when dealing with digital data and media, and suggests improved file naming practices in order to maximize organization, making files easier to find, more useable, and more easily shared. We argue that such skills are not formally discussed in the literature and therefore many scholars do not recognize the problem until they cannot locate a specific file or are sharing files with colleagues. We asked SSH scholars to share their file naming strategies (or lack thereof ) and we use these narrative anecdotes to discuss common problems …
Library Director As Change Agent: Analysis Two, Implementing Change In Difficult Times, Femi Cadmus
Library Director As Change Agent: Analysis Two, Implementing Change In Difficult Times, Femi Cadmus
Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Submission Agreement For Digital Commons@Georgia Southern, Debra G. Skinner
Submission Agreement For Digital Commons@Georgia Southern, Debra G. Skinner
Digital Commons Promotional and Instructional Materials
No abstract provided.
Featured Library: Parrish Library, Hal P. Kirkwood Jr
Featured Library: Parrish Library, Hal P. Kirkwood Jr
Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research
The Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics is located within the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. Between 2005 - 2007 work was completed on a white paper that focused on a student-centered vision for the Management & Economics Library. The next step was a massive collection reduction and a re-envisioning of both the services and space of the library. Thus began a 3 phase renovation from a 2 floor standard, collection-focused library into a single floor, 18,000sq ft. dynamic student-centered space. Each phase added to the overall design while reinforcing the core concept of a student-centered …
Setting The Stage For Success: Developing An Orientation Program For Academic Library Faculty, Sharon A. Weiner
Setting The Stage For Success: Developing An Orientation Program For Academic Library Faculty, Sharon A. Weiner
Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research
No abstract provided.
Archival Literacy Competencies For Undergraduate History Majors, Sharon A. Weiner, Sammie L. Morris, Lawrence J. Mykytiuk
Archival Literacy Competencies For Undergraduate History Majors, Sharon A. Weiner, Sammie L. Morris, Lawrence J. Mykytiuk
Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research
Undergraduate history majors need to know how to conduct archival research. This paper describes the second phase of a project to identify “archival literacy” competencies. Faculty, archivists, and librarians from baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral/research institutions commented on a draft list. This resulted in competencies in six major categories: accurately conceive of primary sources; locate primary sources; use a research question, evidence, and argumentation to advance a thesis; obtain guidance from archivists; demonstrate acculturation to archives; and follow publication protocols. Collaborations of archivists, faculty, and librarians can integrate the competencies throughout undergraduate history curricula in their institutions.
Introduction To Academic E-Books, Judith M. Nixon, Robert S. Freeman, Suzanne M. Ward
Introduction To Academic E-Books, Judith M. Nixon, Robert S. Freeman, Suzanne M. Ward
Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research
With so many advantages, it seems logical that librarians would be eager to switch from purchasing books in print to embrace the electronic format. However the transition to e-books in academic libraries has not been a smooth or quick one and the reasons are myriad and complicated. Aware that this is still a time of transition and that there are many issues surrounding the e-book, the editors set out to present the state of e-books in academic libraries today. They invited knowledgeable publishers and librarians to write about the current challenges, successes, and trends. In addition, there is a section …
Benchmarking As An Assessment Tool For Cataloging, Rebecca L. Mugridge, Nancy Poehlmann
Benchmarking As An Assessment Tool For Cataloging, Rebecca L. Mugridge, Nancy Poehlmann
University Libraries Faculty Scholarship
The authors conducted a survey on the topic of benchmarking as a tool for assessment in cataloging. While assessment is popular in libraries, little research has been done on benchmarking in cataloging, a gap that this study attempts to fill. The authors developed a survey that gauged the respondents’ use of benchmarking, their goals for benchmarking, and how they applied what they learned to make improvements. The survey was administered on the AUTOCAT electronic distribution list in May 2013. There were 92 completed surveys, with 20 libraries reporting that they had used benchmarking as an assessment tool.
Effective Innovation Policies For Development: Uganda, Julius Ecuru, Dick Kawooya
Effective Innovation Policies For Development: Uganda, Julius Ecuru, Dick Kawooya
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Exploring Barriers To Ict Use By Middle Class Indian Women, Anindita Paul, Kim M. Thompson, Jannica Heinstrom
Exploring Barriers To Ict Use By Middle Class Indian Women, Anindita Paul, Kim M. Thompson, Jannica Heinstrom
Faculty Publications
Nations have made great strides in providing physical access to digital technologies and educational opportunities, yet barriers still exist that prevent those who have strong physical and intellectual access to information and communication technology from taking full advantage of the information and opportunities the technology offers. Women in particular are affected by social barriers which may be quite subtle and are easily excluded from taking an active role in the information society. This study explores how Indian women incorporate information and communication technology (ICT) into their daily lives and what aidsor barriers they face in the process. This study contributes …
Acceptance Of Knowledge Management Concepts In Religious Organizations: The Impacts Of Information And Willful Disengagement From Productive Inquiry, Darin Freeburg
Faculty Publications
This study analyzed how churches create cultures in which the recirculating of the same information is encouraged, or cultures in which new information is introduced regularly. It then analyzed how these cultures impact engagement with important knowledge management (KM) principles. Particular attention was paid to the factors that contribute to a church’s decision to engage in a critical questioning of assumed beliefs—productive inquiry (PI)—shown to be an important behavior in successful organizations. In eight, 90- minute focus groups, 28 congregants from Mainline Protestant churches were asked to discuss the information behavior surrounding their religious beliefs. Qualitative coding and analysis revealed …
Goals And Information Behavior In Religious Sermons, Darin S. Freeburg, Daniel Roland
Goals And Information Behavior In Religious Sermons, Darin S. Freeburg, Daniel Roland
Faculty Publications
This study utilized Steven R. Wilson’s (1999) cognitive rules model to analyze persuasion goals in American religious sermons that address obligation situations as well as the information used to support these goals. We coded a purposive sample of thirty sermons that were given in 2013 and 2014, gathered from an extensive sermon database, for evidence of goals and information use. Qualitative content analysis of these sermons revealed rich descriptions of several types of pastors based on their use of persuasion goals in addressing each topic. Analysis supports the claim that the activation of a goal likely occurs after the selection …
Exploring The Extent To Which English Lis Masters Programs In The Uae And Qatar Meet The Skills And Knowledge Needs Of Employers In The Library And Information Studies Field, Nicole Johnston, Judith Mavodza, Jassim Mohammed Jirjees
Exploring The Extent To Which English Lis Masters Programs In The Uae And Qatar Meet The Skills And Knowledge Needs Of Employers In The Library And Information Studies Field, Nicole Johnston, Judith Mavodza, Jassim Mohammed Jirjees
All Works
The aim of this paper is to discuss the degree to which English Library and Information Science (LIS) Masters Programs in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) meet the skills and knowledge needs of employers in the library and information studies field. The development of two Masters degrees are outlined including the historical perspective, the reasons for developing these courses, the content of the courses and the current situation regarding associations and accreditation. This paper also reports on the results of surveys and research that has been conducted to assess what courses, skills and knowledge employers and employees require …
Consumer Health Reference Interview: Ideas For Public Librarians, Lili Luo
Consumer Health Reference Interview: Ideas For Public Librarians, Lili Luo
Faculty Publications
This two-stage study seeks to help public librarians become better prepared, and more confident and competent, when answering medical/health questions. At the first stage, eleven barriers that public librarians often encounter in the consumer health reference interview were identified through a comprehensive literature review, and at the second stage, input from professional consumer health librarians on how to overcome the barriers was gathered via a qualitative survey. Findings of the study provide concrete and practical strategies that will help public librarians more successfully conduct the reference interview to assist library users in their health information-seeking journey.
Open Educational Resources @ Butler University: Gateway To Access And Advocacy In Open Education, Andrew Welp, Franny Gaede
Open Educational Resources @ Butler University: Gateway To Access And Advocacy In Open Education, Andrew Welp, Franny Gaede
Scholarship and Professional Work
This session reports on the progress of the Open Education Resources @ Butler University web portal. The portal was designed with 2 goals: (1) to provide a platform for the advocacy of OERs and (2) to provide an extensive list of resources with consideration given to their integration among departmental introductory courses at Butler. This project explicates a role academic libraries can play in Open Education.
Context And Contribution: Going Beyond The Research Paper In The Health Sciences, Laura Menard
Context And Contribution: Going Beyond The Research Paper In The Health Sciences, Laura Menard
Scholarship and Professional Work
Conference poster presented at the Midwest Medical Library Association Chapter Meeting, October 2-6, 2015 in Louisville, KY.
Library Instruction And Themed Composition Courses: An Investigation Of Factors That Impact Student Learning, Erin E. Rinto, Elisa I. Cogbill-Seiders
Library Instruction And Themed Composition Courses: An Investigation Of Factors That Impact Student Learning, Erin E. Rinto, Elisa I. Cogbill-Seiders
Library Faculty Publications
Many academic libraries partner with English composition in order to teach first year students skills related to academic research and writing. Due to the partnership between information literacy and first-year writing programs, it is important to evaluate how these programs can best support one another. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of two factors on student information literacy skill development: library instruction and section theme—defined here as class sections of the English 102 (ENG 102) program developed around a central topic selected by the instructor. A random sample of annotated bibliographies from 95 sections of ENG …
Ethnography In Action: Active Learning In Academic Library Outreach To Middle School Students, Samantha Godbey, Nancy Fawley, Xan Goodman, Susan Wainscott
Ethnography In Action: Active Learning In Academic Library Outreach To Middle School Students, Samantha Godbey, Nancy Fawley, Xan Goodman, Susan Wainscott
Library Faculty Publications
This article describes an outreach activity developed and coordinated by academic librarians as part of a state program for low-income middle school students. Rather than offering a traditional library tour, the library organizers wanted to provide the middle school students with a meaningful experience that would encourage active participation, critical thinking, and alleviate library anxiety. As a spin on the traditional tour, students applied an ethnographic approach to learning about the library. The authors describe the development and implementation of the activity and provide recommendations for other librarians involved in outreach to K-12 students.
Internet Reviews: Open Access Institutional Repositories, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Internet Reviews: Open Access Institutional Repositories, Jennifer A. Bartlett
Library Faculty and Staff Publications
No abstract provided.
Being Earnest With Collections: Investing In Open Access At A Small Academic Library, Jonathan H. Harwell
Being Earnest With Collections: Investing In Open Access At A Small Academic Library, Jonathan H. Harwell
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Open Access Week Schedule, Zach S. Henderson Library
Open Access Week Schedule, Zach S. Henderson Library
Digital Commons Promotional and Instructional Materials
No abstract provided.
Open Access Funds: Getting A Bigger Bang For Our Bucks, Bobby Glushko, Crystal Hampson, P L. Moore, Elizabeth Yates
Open Access Funds: Getting A Bigger Bang For Our Bucks, Bobby Glushko, Crystal Hampson, P L. Moore, Elizabeth Yates
Western Libraries Publications
Many libraries offer open access publishing funds to support authors in paying article processing charges (APC) levied by some OA journals. However, there are few standard practices for managing or assessing these funds. The Open Access Working Group (OAWG) of the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) was asked to investigate and articulate best practices for successful open access fund management. In spring 2015, the OAWG surveyed Canadian academic libraries with OA funds to review their criteria and collect feedback on current practices. The survey proved timely because many OA funds are under review. Shrinking budgets, ending pilots, and questions …
Integrating Library Instruction Into The Course Management System For A First Year Engineering Class: An Evidence-Based Study Measuring The Effectiveness Of Blended Learning On Students’ Information Literacy Levels, Qinqin Zhang, Maren Goodman, Shiyi Xie
Integrating Library Instruction Into The Course Management System For A First Year Engineering Class: An Evidence-Based Study Measuring The Effectiveness Of Blended Learning On Students’ Information Literacy Levels, Qinqin Zhang, Maren Goodman, Shiyi Xie
Western Libraries Publications
This research examines students in a first-year engineering course who receive library instruction by using a newly developed online module and attending optional in-person tutorials. It aims to evaluate the outcomes of library information literacy instruction using this module combined with in-person help. Results show a significant improvement in information literacy skills from a pre-test to a post-test. Focus group and survey data indicate that most students preferred the self-paced learning style of the online module and that the content of the module helped them to conduct library research for the course. This study also considers best practices for online …
2015 Library Section From Nast Self Study, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson
2015 Library Section From Nast Self Study, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson
University Libraries Accreditation Documents
This document was prepared in 2015 as part of the NAST Self Study. The document includes the Preface/ Section I, G: Library and Learning Resources section of the study. The data in the document is based on the Fiscal Year 2014 report of Annual Library Statistics for the Zach S. Henderson Library's collections and services.
Digital Commons Postcard, Ashley D. Lowery
Digital Commons Postcard, Ashley D. Lowery
Digital Commons Promotional and Instructional Materials
No abstract provided.
Leadership Institute For Academic Librarians, Anne Marie Casey
Leadership Institute For Academic Librarians, Anne Marie Casey
Publications
The Leadership Institute for Academic Librarians (LIAL), which offered its first institute in 1999, is a collaboration of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and the Harvard Institutes for Higher Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.[i] Intended to provide participants with the tools and insight needed to improve effectiveness and respond rapidly to a changing environment, LIAL is held each year for one week in August on the campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[ii]
The need for leadership programs for librarians was recognized by John Collins, a librarian at Harvard University, who had …
Revolutionary Or Evolutionary? Making Research Data Management Manageable, Kristin Partlo, Diana Symons, Jonathan D. Carlson
Revolutionary Or Evolutionary? Making Research Data Management Manageable, Kristin Partlo, Diana Symons, Jonathan D. Carlson
Libraries Staff Publications
This chapter investigates the role of academic librarians, particularly those at small liberal arts institutions, in providing research data management services. Research data management may not seem like an obvious fit for curricular libraries whose primary mission is supporting teaching rather than faculty research, nor is data curation an obvious need for schools without a data repository or staff who specialize in the preservation and dissemination of data. Yet numerous reports cite data management and data services as critical services for the future of academic libraries (ACRL Planning and Review Committee, 2013; Johnson, 2014; Cox, 2013; Tenopir, 2012). The question …
The Path To Library Leadership: The Importance Of A Leadership Plan, Trevor A Dawes
The Path To Library Leadership: The Importance Of A Leadership Plan, Trevor A Dawes
University Libraries Publications
Preparing leaders in the library profession is by no means a new phenomenon. However, as one looks at the number of leadership training and development programs, institutes, workshops, and conferences, you might begin to ask the question, “where are all the people who participated in these programs?” Top Takeaways in this Chapter •Develop a personal mission statement and refer to it often •Build relationships with mentors—formal and informal •Know your limitations •Continue to learn and grow