Scholarly Communication Commons^™

Practicing What We Preach: Showcasing Oer Through The Creation Of A Research Strategies Textbook, Rebecca M. Marrall, Jenny K. Oleen

Western Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

Learn how an academic library at a Master's granting university published an open access textbook, intended for undergraduate students and authored by librarians and library professionals. This textbook was an edited anthology intended to supplement a library-based credit course in research strategies and academic success. This poster session will provide an overview of the process and the final product, alongside an electronic toolkit of resources for attendees.

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Jump Start Your Scholarly Communication Initiatives: Lessons Learned From Redesigning The Scholarly Communications Roadshow For A New Generation Of Librarians, William Cross, Jenny K. Oleen, Anali Perry

Western Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

The ACRL’s Scholarly Communication Roadshow, which has been transforming librarianship since 2009, has transformed itself to meet the needs of a new generation of professionals. Grounded in almost a decade’s worth of data about effective instruction and the latest strategies for engaging emerging topics, this paper will prepare you to jump start your own program.

Chapter 01 - The Research Process & Scholarly Communication, Jenny K. Oleen

The Research Process: Strategies for Undergraduate Students

Learn about scholarly communication, the four stages of the research process, and how to plan for a successful research project.