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Metrics With Meaning: How Can We Effect Change To Library Assessment Metrics Used By Non-Library Organizations, Lisa Horowitz, Kirsten Kinsley, Zsuzsa Koltay, Zoltán Szentkirályi

Southeastern Library Assessment Conference

Many library metrics and statistics that are gathered regularly by accreditation agencies, publishers, and other entities to inform stakeholders have stagnated and are no longer effective in illustrating library value. In this talk, we will highlight measures collected by accreditation agencies and publishers that are not effective, and then describe potential ways to have short-term and long-term impact on changing these national metrics so that they better represent libraries of the 21st century.

2015 Slac Presentation: Correlation Between Library Instruction And Student Retention, Mary O'Kelly

Presentations

Grand Valley State University Libraries has found a statistically significant positive correlation between librarian-led instruction and student retention. The libraries’ Head of Instructional Services and the university's Institutional Analysis department worked together to connect library instruction with student-level data and then analyze that data over several academic years. This presentation will outline the data collection process, analysis methods, limitations, and outcomes of a longitudinal study.

Lanthorn, Vol. 50, No. 24, November 16, 2015, Grand Valley State University

Volume 50, July 13, 2015 - June 6, 2016

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Professional Identity And You: Why Self-Concept Matters In Librarianship, Kevin Tanner

FIMS Presentations

Kevin Tanner addresses the importance of professional identity in librarianship. In the Summer 2015 semester, he completed an independent study on the construction of professional identity of librarians on Twitter through professional development and networking. During this session, he shares the results of that study and give suggestions on how you can begin to find your own professional identity while still retaining your individuality. While there are many stereotypes about librarians, they are not “one-size-fits-all” professionals, and a new modern image of the professional has begun to emerge in the digital age through a thoughtful reflection on identity.

Institutional Repository Annual Report: Ay 2014-2015, Erika Gearing

ScholarsArchive@JWU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 040, Number 12, November 16, 2015, Grand Valley State University

2015-2016, Volume 40

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Nebraska Libraries - Volume 3, Number 4 (November 2015)

Nebraska Libraries

Editor's Message

Featured Nebraska Library: NLC's Talking Book and Braille Service -- Rachel Kenny interviews Scott Scholz

Expanding the Walls of Your Library or Classroom with Virtual Field Trips: The Moon is the Limit -- Molly Aschoff

Making Unusual Connections: The Human Library at UNO Criss Library -- Claire Chamley

Our Libraries: An Intimate Insight into Nebraska Public Libraries as Crucial Resources to the Underserved Populace (Photograph Essay) -- Atiim Jones

Assistive Technology in Nebraska Public Libraries -- Mary Jo Ryan

Reaping Community Rewards -- MeMe Smith & Juan Sandoval

Extending Library Access to Distance Learners -- Tina Walker

NLA …

Making Institutional Repositories Work, Burton B. Callicott, David Scherer, Andrew Wesolek

Purdue University Press Books

Making Institutional Repositories Work takes novices as well as seasoned practitioners through the practical and conceptual steps necessary to develop a functioning institutional repository, customized to the needs and culture of the home institution. The first section covers all aspects of system platforms, including hosted and open-source options, big data capabilities and integration, and issues related to discoverability. The second section addresses policy issues, from the basics to open-source and deposit mandates. The third section focuses on recruiting and even creating content. Authors in this section will address the ways that different disciplines tend to have different motivations for deposit, …

Arabic Manuscript And Islamic Heritage In Northern Nigeria: A Study Of The Contribution Of Selected Ulama’A In Adamawa Emirate, Musa Salih Muhammad

Musa Salih Muhammad

Arabic Manuscript is a veritable tool for the generation of new knowledge. Thus, it would continue to draw the interest of researchers in various fields of humanities and other key endeavours of life. It is the sad situation however, is that this is resource which is widely available in various parts of Northern Nigeria is faces increasing threat by agents of deterioration. This paper attempt to draws attention to the urgency in the need to employ means preservation and conservation for this large collection of Islamic manuscripts. The Arabic Manuscripts in the Adamawa Emirate of Northern Nigeria is to be …

Ensuring Ada Compliance For Library Databases, Shaden Melky, Laura Delancey

Kentucky Convergence Conference

Electronic library content must be accessible to students with disabilities, however many institutions have focused on accessibility of physical facilities without considering the requirements for online information. Western Kentucky University (WKU) developed a required, automated program to audit WKU Libraries’ electronic content including, the website and library database vendors. Additionally, WKU began requesting documentation of accessibility features in the form of a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). This presentation will focus on both our internal auditing efforts and the challenges of obtaining accurate vendor documentation.

Combining Storytelling And Web Archives, Yasmin Alnoamany, Michele C. Weigle, Michael L. Nelson

Computer Science Presentations

PDF of a powerpoint presentation from an Old Dominion University Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) Department Colloquium, November 13, 2015. Also available on Slideshare.

Open Access Policies Panel Discussion, Julia Lovett, Andrée Rathemacher

Technical Services Faculty Presentations

Speaker slides from a panel discussion, "Open Access Policies Panel Discussion with Boston University, Connecticut College, & University of Rhode Island," presented at the New England Library Association Academic Librarians Section 2015 Fall Event, "Open Access: Change, Challenge, Opportunity," held on November 13, 2015 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

"Each institution will have 20 minutes to speak about the policy at their institution and their experience with implementing the open access policy. Many libraries are likely going to be handling these policies in the near future. What services did you need to establish? What policies did you develop? What were major faculty …

Tommy G'S New Learning Commons & Artwork, Courtenay Mcleland

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

After several years of planning, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library received the funding to transform the first and second floors of the library, enabling us to increase seating capacity and create a modern showcase of collaborative learning spaces. This talk addressed the practical matters of moving and caring for the library's art collection during such a project and highlighted the new space, collaboration stations, interior design, furniture, and new sculptures.

The Libraries They Are A-Changin’: How Libraries Reorganize, John Novak, Annette Day

Library Faculty Publications

This paper will report on the results of a study of library reorganizations in the literature. The authors identified five steps common to all library reorganizations, and this paper describes those steps as well as two management change theories most mentioned in the literature--the eight-step process of change by John Kotter and Reframing Organizations by Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E. Deal. The paper will draw conclusions formed by a comparison of these theoretical models to the practice and real life experience of reorganizations as described by libraries in the literature.

Open Parks Network: Parks For The People, Christopher Vinson, Rachel Wittmann

Presentations

The Open Parks Network serves the global parks community by providing the information, tools, and solutions to support the stewardship of the natural and cultural assets of protected areas. To date, over 350,000 items and 1.5 million pages of material has been digitized as part of this project. This presentation details the project's background and strategies used for digitization and metadata creation. Additionally, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Donor Card Collection project is detailed. This webinar presentation was conducted as part of the LYRASIS "Second Friday" series.

Makerspaces And The Steam Initiative, Anthony Paganelli, Andrea Paganelli

Kentucky Convergence Conference

Due to Core Curriculum Standards and the STEM and STEAM Initiative, educators are searching for innovative tools to meet the educational needs. Makerspaces offer an outstanding perspective in teaching interdisciplinary studies. A wonderful example is the Future of Music Makerspace, which introduces participants to basic musicianship. By studying music, students will learn various other disciplines while collaborating and accomplishing a common goal.

Teaching Multimedia With Free Tools, Jim Lindsey

Kentucky Convergence Conference

Students love doing hands-on work with multimedia – images, audio, video and Web sites. Unfortunately, software to do such work so can be costly and difficult to install. This hands-on presentation will show participants free tools for editing images, audio, video and Web site creation as well as how to incorporate them into their computer literacy courses. Most of the tools that will be shown are Web-based; students only need an Internet connection to use them. Since the session is short, hyperlinks to tutorial videos, sample assignments and grading rubrics will be made available to participants.

Universal Design: Collaborating With Campus Partners For Accessibility, Beth Case, Deb Castiglione

Kentucky Convergence Conference

Recent lawsuits have focused attention on the importance of accessible online courses. Although often perceived as the role of the disability office, the responsibility for accessible online courses also falls on the shoulders of faculty and instructional designers. In this presentation, you will learn about Universal Design, how to be proactive, and how to collaborate with others on campus to provide the best experience possible for online students with disabilities.

Stop, Collaborate And Listen, Lisandra R. Carmichael, Maria Atilano, Cat Silvers

Maria Atilano

Libraries are under pressure to demonstrate their value within their educational institutions and in their communities. The University of North Florida is in the process of a rebranding project to update its image and to address concerns including student success, retention, and time to degree. The presenters will propose skills to strengthen library relevance that are applicable to all libraries by using three simple steps: STOP - Evaluate where you are. Assess your current practices and determine areas for improvement. COLLABORATE - Identify opportunities for partnerships with organizations or groups whose goals align with yours. LISTEN - Garner feedback from …

"Punctuality Is The Thief Of Time": The Earnest Pursuit Of Social Media In The Library, Elyse L. Profera, Maria Atilano

Maria Atilano

The way social media tools are selected and used in the library changes regularly in an evolving digital and social climate. The opportunities social media presents to the library community includes, but is not restricted to, user engagement, professional networking, informational exchange, and increasing the discoverability of existing online resources at the library. Taylor & Francis recently released its white paper entitled “Use of Social Media by the Library: Current Practices and Future Opportunities.” The white paper has been researched and compiled by Taylor & Francis to provide an overview of current practices relating to the use of social media …

Stop, Collaborate And Listen: Identifying Partnerships To Strengthen Your Library’S Relevance In The Community, Lisandra R. Carmichael, Maria Atilano, Cat Silvers

Maria Atilano

Libraries are under pressure to demonstrate their value within their constantly evolving educational institutions or in their communities. The presenters will propose skills to strengthen library relevance that are applicable to all libraries: STOP – Evaluate where you are. Assess your current practices and determine areas for improvement. COLLABORATE - Identify opportunities for partnerships with organizations or groups whose goals align with yours. LISTEN - Garner feedback from users via social media and other platforms such as surveys and user interactions.

Connect, Explore, Soar: Innovative Technologies And Services In Library Learning Commons, Lisandra R. Carmichael, Cat Silvers, Paul Mosley, Michael Kucsak, Maria Atilano

Maria Atilano

How do libraries create an environment that fosters critical thinking, cultural growth and collaboration, while being recognized in their communities for innovation? Connect: Solicit and assess user needs and preferences through surveys and statistics. Explore: Incorporate innovative technology such as instructional displays, wayfinding, and iPads, as well as create content for these technologies. Soar: Reach for success by writing and implementing a marketing and outreach plan that appeals to various audiences.

Knowledge-Centered Support: Why Bother?, Kaliegh Belda

Kentucky Convergence Conference

This presentation’s goal is to provide an understanding of Knowledge-Centered Support, provide initial steps for starting a Knowledge Base, and provide resources for help with starting a Knowledge Base. This presentation is derived from the WKU IT Helpdesk’s experiences and challenges that we overcame when implementing our own Knowledge Base.

Combining Faculty, Instructional Design, And Library Services To Provide Students A Framework For Information Evaluation, Linda Leake, Samantha Mcclellan

Kentucky Convergence Conference

The creation of the course-embedded Critical Thinking & information Evaluation Module series resulted from the need for undergraduate students to start their academic careers with a framework for evaluating information. Pulling from the Paul-Elder Critical Thinking Framework and focusing abstract information literacy concepts on the commonly-used resources of Wikipedia, Google, and scholarly journal articles, the presenters will delve into module creation to implementation of these modules and discuss the logistics of this process to guide other faculty-librarian-instruction designer collaborations.

Quick And Easy Tips For Improving The Accessibility Of Online Materials, Beth Case

Kentucky Convergence Conference

Most faculty and instructional designers know they need to make their online materials accessible to students with disabilities. But do you know how? This presentation will walk you through some very simple and quick techniques you can use to improve the accessibility of your documents. This workshop will focus on Microsoft Word documents, while touching on PDFs, PowerPoint, audio, and video files

Adventures In Assessment: Lib100 @ Clemson University, Anne Grant

Anne Grant

See presentation description.

Taking Face-To-Face Library Workshops For Freshman Online, Anne Grant, Diana Finkle

Anne Grant

As the needs of academic library users evolve, so must the ways that librarians chose to interact with those users. A great deal of energy has been spent focusing on the first-year student in the university setting, but is this the best focal point for instructional efforts? After an extensive brainstorming session, the librarians at Clemson University decided to refocus time and energy from the first-year students to upper-class students and faculty. That’s not to say that this very important group of students was ignored, but the face-to-face sessions that had been provided to incoming students was shifted to online …

What Do You Do If You Build It And They Don't Come? Marketing And Assessing Library Services And Resources, Diana Finkle, Anne Grant, Micki Reid

Anne Grant

No abstract provided.

The Corpus Juris Civilis, Frederick W. Dingledy

Library Staff Publications

The Corpus Juris Civilis, created by order of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I to compile the laws in force at the time, would become a vital foundation for both the civil law and common law traditions. Important figures in the development of the United States’ law used principles listed in the Corpus as a guide, and to this day legal scholars and historians still refer to it. As a system of law based on principles, not case law, the Corpus provided the framework upon which France built the Code Napoleon. The Corpus' influence can be seen in the legal systems …

Lanthorn, Vol. 50, No. 23, November 12, 2015, Grand Valley State University

Volume 50, July 13, 2015 - June 6, 2016

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.