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Try It Together: Transcribing Your Audio With Whisper Api, Bella Ratmelia

2024 AI for Research Week

In this hands-on session, we will explore using the Whisper API to transcribe audio recordings from interviews, focus groups, and speeches. The session will delve into best practices and address common issues that may arise during the transcription process.

Academic Search And Discovery Tools In The Age Of Ai And Large Language Models: An Overview Of The Space, Aaron Tay

2024 AI for Research Week

In the ever-evolving landscape of academic research, “AI tools” for literature search and synthesis are currently getting a lot of attention. These tools promise to ramp up productivity, enabling us to accomplish more in less time or absorb more knowledge without drowning in endless reading. With the sheer number of these systems increasing daily, it's natural to wonder: are they really worth our time and money? And if they are, how should we go about picking the right one from the multitude of options?

In this talk, I will share my views on how the space has developed over two …

Gender And Peer Review, Monica Berger

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.14, Iss.1

School of Information Student Research Journal

Volume 14, Issue 1 of the School of Information Student Research Journal explores the multifaceted impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on academia, particularly within library and information science (LIS) education and scholarly publishing. Highlighting the proactive measures taken by San Jose State University's iSchool, this issue underscores the necessity of integrating AI competencies, such as data privacy and ethical AI use, into curricula. Through detailed case studies and policy reviews, the issue examines the ethical and societal implications of AI, including biases and inequalities, advocating for adaptive and responsible AI integration.

Odin Halvorson's paper emphasizes the transformative potential of Large …

Looking Ahead: Incorporating Ai In Mlis Competencies, Souvick Ghosh, Denise Mccoy

School of Information Student Research Journal

Libraries have long been essential for democratizing knowledge and providing reliable information, extending their services to meet diverse community needs, including educational programs and internet access (Pawley, 2022; Freudenberger, 2022). Librarians, as custodians of information and culture, possess core competencies in information organization, digital literacy, and research skills. The San José State University (SJSU) School of Information (iSchool) aims to educate professionals who significantly impact global communities through high-quality education, research, and technology innovation. This article examines the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at SJSU iSchool, focusing on the evolution of its 14 core competencies to incorporate …

Into The Unknown: Developing Ai Policies For The Student Research Journal, Marc Hoffeditz

School of Information Student Research Journal

In light of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in late 2022, policies governing the use and disclosure of artificial intelligence in scholarly journals have occupied editorial boards of all disciplines. The Student Research Journal (SRJ) at San José State University sought to tackle this issue with an inclusive process to better serve our authors and editorial team in uncertain times. This editorial will discuss the work of the SRJ’s AI Policy Working Group in completing a comprehensive review of literature surrounding the topics of AI and scholarly publishing, detail the journal’s first AI disclosure policy in depth, and identify next …

Building Community For First Generation Students, Dymond Bush, Olivia Seymour, Alicia G. Vaandering

Library Staff Publications, Presentations & Journal Articles

For many first-generation college students, the university library can seem like an intimidating space and present challenges that often aren’t encountered by traditional students. This panel discussion focuses on how academic libraries are creating community and space for historically marginalized students. In this presentation, panelists from three different academic libraries discuss how they’ve developed programs and enhanced instruction to support first-generation students on their campuses. Dymond Bush discusses how she invited students from Alpha Alpha Alpha, the First Generation Student Honor Society, into the library through programming in the virtual reality lab to encourage their sense of belonging in the …

Kludge Cataloging: Cobbling Together Hebrew Bibliographic Records When You Can't Read Hebrew, Angela Kroeger

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

This presentation discussed the difficulties and challenges cataloging the Kripke-Veret Collection of the Jewish Federation at the University of Nebraska at Omaha when the collection has a heavy Hebrew collection and the cataloger does not read Hebrew.

Librarian Support For Graduate Medical Education: 5-Year Check-In, Abby L. Adamczyk, Mlis, Ahip, Gary Kaplan, Mslis, Ahip, John Caruso, Md

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

Background

The SKMC Office of the Dean through its Graduate Medical Education (GME) Section identified a need for more comprehensive support for GME research efforts. This was intensified as the residency program requirements began to formalize the expectations and quantification of scholarly output for both trainees and core GME faculty.1 In consultation with the Director of the Academic Commons, this GME-focused position was conceptualized to better meet the needs of our residents and faculty, and thus enhance the scholarly projects of our GME constituency. This would build on existing scholarly support2 including professional writing services.3 As part of the Information …

Review Of On The Digital Humanities: Essays And Provocations, By Stephen Ramsay, Michelle Lyons-Mcfarland

ABO: Interactive Journal for Women in the Arts, 1640–1830

A review of On the Digital Humanities: Essays and Provocations by Stephen Ramsay.

Effect Of Library Orientation On Students: The Case Of Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (Fupre)., Ngozi Ojeabulu (Mrs), Enite A. Urhefe-Okotie (Phd)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study was carried out to find out if students’ low library visit in FUPRE is a result of ineffective library orientation and the author proffered suggestions on how the programme can be made more robust to truly impact the students in their library use. The study was guided by three objectives and the survey research design was adopted for the research. The population of the study comprises 1000 registered students out of which 69 were purposely selected as a sample through a convenient sampling technique. The researcher sent out eighty-two(82)questionnaires and sixty-nine(69) were returned. Data was gathered with …

Mobile Library Sustainability In Public Libraries: A Panacea For Effective Information Services Delivery To Rural Dwellers In Nigeria, Angela Chiwendu Nweke (Cln), Okesanya Roseline Omoadoni (Cln), Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi (Cln)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study reviewed literature on mobile library sustainability in public libraries as the solution to effective information services delivery to rural dwellers in Nigeria. The study reviewed relevant literature on issues bothering the concept of mobile library, an overview of mobile library services in Nigeria, types of mobile libraries, mobile library resources, mobile library services, goals and objectives of mobile libraries, status of mobile libraries in Nigeria, relevance of mobile libraries to information services delivery among rural dwellers in Nigeria, strategies that can be adopted to sustain mobile libraries in Nigeria, as well factors militating against the deployment of mobile …

Setting The Stage For Affordability Initiatives At Syracuse University Libraries, Scott Warren, Anne E. Rauh

Librarian Publications

No abstract provided.

Making Library Services Smarter And More Effective Through Qr Codes Sharing Of Experiences, Sarwesh Pareek

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the last decade, people have witnessed a steady growth in commercial and business-oriented usage of QR codes with the advent of smart and web-capable mobile phones. However, the movement toward using QR codes in the LIS field is still in its primary stage. The paper explains the use of QR codes in library resource and service awareness activities and highlights all possible implementations to maximize the use. It also suggests various freely available tools to generate QR codes. It also attempts to explain the use of QR codes in school libraries, with special reference to QR code implementations in …

Beyond Misinformation: Strategies And Tactics For Addressing The Growing And Pernicious Problem Of The Misrepresentation And Misappropriation Of Research, Winn W. Wasson

Librarian Publications

The contemporary information landscape has produced numerous incidents of researchers having their research misunderstood, misrepresented, or misappropriated—or worse, being subjected to intimidation and harassment—by individuals or groups who seek to cherry-pick evidence in support of ideological agendas or who wish to suppress evidence that counters those same agendas. While the covid-19 pandemic elevated these tactics in their frequency, visibility, and intensity, this phenomenon did not start or end with the pandemic. To help prepare current and future researchers for the possibility that their research might be misrepresented, misappropriated, or politicized in other ways by ideologically motivated individuals or groups, Syracuse …

We Can Do It! But Should We? Reflecting On Projects And Priorities, Claire Du Laney Dunker, Wendy Guerra, Amy Schindler, Lori Schwartz

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

What happens when you combine archivists and non-archivists with good intentions, unprocessed collections, institutional push to seek grants, competing pressures and deadlines? At the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives and Special Collections, this familiar scenario occurred during a period focused on prioritizing Latinx collections including personal papers, Office of Latino and Latin American Studies Records, and oral histories. During our presentation, we will share how archivists attempted to wrangle multiple funding streams to meet processing, outreach, and digitization goals while internal and external forces took a toll. These included stakeholder expectations, the complexities of student employment, campus events, and …

Information Literacy Instruction Services At Rural Community Colleges, Fall 2019 Through Ay 2021/22, Heather Posey Vandyne

Library Faculty Publications

This exploratory study examines the instructional practices of two-year institutions located in rural areas during the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and the two academic years that follow. Since the virus commonly known as COVID-19 first made its way to the United States in March 2020, three classes of community college students have had an introduction to higher education unlike any other in living memory. The mixed method approach consists of a survey aimed towards rural college librarians and subsequent in-depth interviews. This study identifies attempts to retain connections with faculty and students, as well as adjustments in …

Getting Published And Raising Research Visibility, Pin Pin Yeo

Research Collection Library

Embarking on publishing your research can be exciting yet daunting. This seminar will guide you through crafting a compelling paper, navigating the submission process, and enhancing your paper's visibility. Learn what editors and reviewers seek, how to select the right journal, and how to publicise your research effectively. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or new to publishing, join us to amplify the impact of your work and share your discoveries with the world.

Academic Literature Review In Age Of Ai And Large Language Models​, Aaron Tay

Research Collection Library

Explore the evolving landscape of academic research with a focus on open data and AI advancements, particularly in natural language processing. Join us for a practical presentation on leveraging emerging tools for literature review. Discover platforms like Connected Papers, ResearchRabbit, and Litmaps, offering paper exploration and recommendations based on initial 'seed papers.' Dive into AI-enhanced search engines like Elicit, Scispace, Semantic Scholar, and Scite.ai, powered by Large Language Models such as BERT and GPT. Learn about the latest developments, strengths, and weaknesses of these tools, and how they reshape literature review methods, from tool selection to query input techniques.

Himmelfarb Headlines - May/June 2024, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons.

Streamlined Workflow For Qualitative Data Analysis With Whisper And Atlas.Ti, Bella Ratmelia, Bryan Leow, Danping Dong

Research Collection Library

Qualitative research, often reliant on interviews and focus groups, stands to benefit significantly from the latest advancements and innovations in AI. This workshop presents a practical and efficient research workflow with two powerful tools—Whisper and ATLAS.ti—to streamline the process of qualitative data analysis.

Whisper is an open-source machine learning model for speech recognition and transcription by OpenAI. With the ability to achieve human-level accuracy in speech recognition, it significantly reduces the time and effort required for transcribing, saving your time for more valuable work.

Moving beyond transcription, the workshop presents ATLAS.ti, a well-established qualitative data analysis tool. Learn how to …

The Cade Library Newsletter (Volume 5, Spring 2024), Quiana Wright

The Cade Report

This issue of the Cade Report features the following:

John B. Cade Library Designated PTRC, Dean's Corner: Spring Address, Champions for Equality, The Main Ingredient for Success, Faculty & Staff Spotlight, Editorial: Expanding Horizons at Cade Library, Grant Writing Essentials, the Student Library Advisory Council, Library News and additional library coverage.

Sowing Seeds For Success: Equitable Grading In The Information Literacy Classroom, Alicia G. Vaandering

Public Services Faculty Presentations

What impact does your grading and assessment have on student success and retention? Research has shown that traditional grading can have a negative impact on student learning by placing students who come to the classroom with less knowledge or experience with class content at a disadvantage. This session will introduce the practice of ungrading, an umbrella term that encompasses a wide range of equitable grading strategies and practices like specifications and contract grading. Together, attendees will question how library and LIS educators can rethink their grading on a spectrum that ranges from redesigning a single assignment to overhauling an entire …

Spring 2024, Georgia Library Quarterly

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Library Anxiety: How Elements Of Morrison’S Fourth Place And The Fast Casual Approach From The Restaurant Industry May Make The Academic Library Space More Inviting, Tara J. Kunesh

Georgia Library Quarterly

The concept of library anxiety was introduced by Constance Mellon in 1986. Since then, studies have attempted to shed light upon this phenomenon to mitigate the feelings of apprehension students may feel when utilizing the academic library space or when seeking the professional help of librarians. This literature review examines the literature and, specifically, discusses whether it is possible to configure the physical library space in a more inviting way. It highlights sociology of space theories as well as concepts behind the fast casual movement employed by the restaurant industry as possible routes to improvement.

My Own Private Library, Catherine Bowers

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Afternoons With Harper Lee, Lindsay G. Wong

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Regulation Of Information Privacy: A Process Tracing Case Study Of Online Behavioral Advertising In The Eea, Thora Knight

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

Legislators worldwide are enacting or proposing privacy legislation to address online privacy concerns, with the most consequential global law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), taking effect as recently as 2018. Scholars have long argued for or against various regulatory strategies (legal, self-regulation, and privacy self-management) as appropriate policy interventions, often through an economic lens. At the same time, research in the Information Systems (IS) domain contributed significantly towards understanding and explaining privacy-related issues in information and communication technologies, with privacy concerns emerging as a vital construct. Drawing on these theoretical foundations and the emerging online behavioral advertising (OBA) research, …

Is The Language Surrounding Current Punk Culture Signaling A Watering Down Of Dissent? Culture Mapping The Signifying Language Of Present-Day Punk Against Original Punk To See If It Is Still Addressing Societal Issues And Challenging The Status Quo., Marie Lena Tupot

Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)

Punk, originating from the economic turmoil of 1970s Britain, has transitioned into the digital realm, shedding its traditional symbols of rebellion while posing questions about contemporary dissent, such as: Are Punk ideals still addressing societal issues and challenging the status quo, or are they becoming more superficial or commercialized? Or are expressions of dissent genuine and rooted in lived experiences, or are they being appropriated for commercial gain? This study delves into the language of the shifting subcultures of Punk, silently thriving online through Cyberpunks, Cypherpunks, Anarchists, Anarcho-capitalists, and Cryptopunks. Each subgroup expresses rebellion uniquely: Cyberpunks through hacking, Cypherpunks through …

Making Library Student Employment More Meaningful, Jeremy Myntti

Faculty Publications

Generally speaking, the twofold mission of a university includes both research and teaching. While each institution has a varying degree of focus on these two overarching missions, universities are in the business of advancing knowledge and producing high-quality graduates ready for a competitive job market.