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The Library Cares About Me: Creating Distinct Spaces To Support Student Wellness And Mental Health, Alison Downey, Rachael Muszkiewicz, Natalie Muskin-Press

Humboldt Journal of Social Relations

In January 2021, the Christopher Center Library at Valparaiso University, commenced a Mental Wellness Initiative to address the growing rates of neurodiversity and mental health concerns that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative started as a simple plan to increase mental wellness resources and then blossomed into a collaborative, cross-departmental approach to offering wellness spaces and programming within the library. The initial plan for the building was a single mindfulness space where students could relax and take a break from studies, but that quickly evolved into an initiative to include four unique spaces within the library, with one …

Same Book, New Tricks: How An Academic-Public Library Partnership Revitalized A Rural Library, Faith L. Bradham, Ariel Dyer

Humboldt Journal of Social Relations

In 2020, many small communities in California’s Central Valley lost their public libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the public library in rural Shafter is thriving today as a result of a unique partnership between the local community college and Shafter: the college provides ongoing library staffing for the city’s library, while the city provides facilities, collections, and oversight for the library. This partnership, though not without its challenges, has provided both Shafter Library and Bakersfield College Library with a singular opportunity to engage multiple communities and expand library access beyond traditional conceptions of an academic or a public library. …

Cost Of Care Interview Codebook, Alexis Braun Marks, Rachael Dreyer, Jennifer Johnson, Michelle Sweetser

Faculty Scholarship - University Library

No abstract provided.

Providence Library Services 2024 Annual Report, Providence Library Services

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Providence Library Services 2024 Annual Report, Providence Library Services

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Outpatient Fall Prevention In Ambulatory Adults 65 Years Old And Over, Dorothy L. Osborne-White

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Background: In the United States (U.S.), falls are the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and over, resulting in 36 million falls yearly (Moreland et al., 2020). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023), one in four older adults experiences a fall each year. Falls are the world's second most prominent cause of accidental deaths (World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults (Moreland et al., 2020).

Methods: A quality improvement project that included a fall bundle was implemented in a primary clinic. A …

Embedded Collaborative Intelligence Service Mechanism In Emergencies, Chen Wei, Chensheng Wu, Bingfeng Zhao, Qingtao Fan

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]Faced with complex cross-domain emergencies, the barriers among intelligence resources, intelligence services and the rights and responsibilities within emergency management must be broken to generate embedded synergy, enhancing emergency management effectiveness. [Method/process]From the three perspectives of intelligence system guarantee, intelligence organization guarantee and early warning intelligence mechanism, this paper studies the basic guarantee, intelligence lack problem and realization path of cross-domain intelligence service emergencies based on the emergency management system and traditional intelligence collaborative service system. With embedded collaborative intelligence monitoring and collection systems and crisis early warning intelligence systems, an embedded collaborative intelligence service system framework is built. [Result/conclusion]Intelligence …

2024 Parkview Research Repository Library Report - Infographic, Sarah Ellsworth-Hoffman Mls

Parkview Library Reports

A infographic compilation of data regarding readership and metrics of content in the Parkview Research Repository for the year of 2024. The platform, Digital Commons, is provided by Elsevier and the institutional repository is managed by the Parkview Research Library. This institutional repository (IR) was started in 2017 and is accessible worldwide.

The Implementation Of Research Findings For Lis Professional Practices In Selected Academic Libraries In Sub-Saharan Africa, Jackline Estomihi Kiwelu, Justina E. Ogbonna, Gadiel Ketto

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

Implementing research findings influences professional growth, provides evidence, and improves practice. Time and money go to waste if research findings are not adequately used. This study was set to understand how LIS Masters and PhDs research findings influence professional practices in academic libraries. The qualitative study used an online semi-structured interview to collect data from twelve (12) selected academic libraries in the Sub Sahara, Africa. Data was analysed thematically. The participants of this study attest that research findings from Master’s and PhD students are integrated into activities and provide evidence for decision-making. However, no precise mechanism supported the implementation of …

2024 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

FY24's Annual Report celebrating Courtright Memorial Library's accomplishments.

Contents:

• Letter from the Director
• Facts and Figures
• Staffing Updates
• News and Events
• Staff Accomplishments
• Special Focus
• Building Updates
• Friends of the Library

Digital Transformations In The Hotel Industry, Mehmet Sanli

Selected Full Text Dissertations, 2011-

New technologies are changing the way business is done in the hospitality industry. This research explores the emerging field of technology in the hotel industry. This research examines the significant influence of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in driving digital transformations in the hotel industry. With the evolution of the global hospitality sector, the in-corporation of advanced digital technologies has become essential for hotels aiming to elevate customer experiences, operational efficiency, and overall competitiveness. The research observes key components of digital transformation in the hotel industry, including but not limited to online booking systems, mobile applications, data analytics, the Internet of …

Listen Up: Perceptions Of Audiobooks By Teachers, Librarians, And Parents, Megan Bright

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

Reading is a critical component of education. From learning to read, to eventually reading to learn, students and teachers rely upon texts to help make sense of the world around them. Methods and tools vary, but teachers, librarians, and parents can all agree that reading is a fundamental skill their students need. However, students are sometimes told to limit their use of audiobooks in favor of reading with their eyes. These limitations may prevent students from finding the books they love and also limit students’ opportunities to use books to learn about the world around them. This study sought to …

Identifying Youth Appeals In Alcohol Alternative Social Media Content Through Framing, Melina Oneal

West Chester University Master’s Theses

Proposed regulations for alcohol advertising prevent beverage companies from targeting people under the legal drinking age. However, similar regulations for alcohol alternative beverages are less explored, which could allow alcohol alternative products to create awareness for alcoholic beverages among youth. Alcohol alternatives beverages, including no-alcohol and low-alcohol products, are increasing in popularity and can function as compliments to alcoholic products to decrease the total alcohol volume consumed or as substitutes for alcoholic products. Framing theory can be operationalized through the Content Appealing to Youth Index, an index of content elements found in research literature to be appealing to youth, to …

Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration In Digital History: Impact Of Classification On The Evaluation Of Publications, Papatsara Arsa

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The interdisciplinary nature of digital history presents challenges in retrieving and evaluating publications within scholarly communities. This research investigates the impact of classification on the evaluation of digital history research, collaboration patterns, and barriers to interdisciplinary collaboration. The study employs a scoping review of 109 publications from academic online databases and interviews with fifteen experts from eleven countries. Findings reveal that digital history can be identified within the academic landscape through distinct characteristics of scholarly communication, including publication venues, researcher affiliations, natural and controlled vocabularies, information-seeking behaviors, and publication practices. The study employs a pragmatist perspective, analyzing metadata to conceptualize …

Trans And Gender Diverse Inclusion In Academic Library Hiring, Keahi Adolpho, Stephen G. Krueger, Luke Sutherland, Adrian Williams

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

We do not know how many trans and gender diverse people work in libraries in the United States. Like the US Census, the American Library Association’s demographic survey of its members (which is by no means a complete or accurate representation of the profession) asks if respondents are male or female (Rosa & Henke, 2017). In addition to erasing anybody who is not one of these two things, this question does not provide information on whether respondents are trans or gender diverse. And yet, we are here: all four of the authors of this chapter are trans people who work …

Closing The Loop: Student Learning Assessments, Danielle Westmark, Teresa Hartman

Posters and Presentations: Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library

No abstract provided.

Where Do I Belong? : Creating An Inclusive Metadata Policy, Nicole Lewis, Karen Glenn, Jeremy Myntti, Sharolyn Swenson, Katie Yeo

Faculty Publications

Inclusiveness and honoring different cultures that reflect our patrons has been discussed in many different venues in the last few years. The staff of the Brigham Young University Library recognized the need for our metadata to demonstrate the commitment we have to honor others and to create a community of belonging. The staff also recognized that a policy would provide a roadmap for how to embark on fixing legacy metadata and how to move forward in creating metadata that reflects our core values in the library and at the university. This case study details how we developed an inclusive metadata …

Waring Library Society Newsletter, Winter 2024, Waring Library Society, Waring Historical Library, Medical University Of South Carolina, Anna Marie Schuldt, Jacob Steere-Williams, Joann Livingston Zeise, Tabitha Samuel

The Waring Library Society Newsletters

The Winter 2024 issue of the Waring Library Society Newsletter is available now. In this issue, Waring Library Society President Dr. Jacob Steere-Williams discusses Dr. Francis Bonneau Johnson’s contributions to studying filariasis in Charleston; JoAnn Zeise highlights the tableaus used as part of MUSC's centennial celebration; Tabitha Samuel announces the completion of the MUSC Bicentennial Resources guide; and Anna Marie Schuldt shares Waring's recent events in celebration of Black History Month.

"It Is More Than A Feeling, It Is A Commitment" : Evaluation Of Empathy Development Using Graphic Novels In A Medical Humanities First-Year Seminar, Susanna Foxworthy Scott, Brittany R. Heer, Alli Leonard

Scholarship and Professional Work

No abstract provided.

Strategies For Sustainable Access To Electronic Resources During Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Experience From The Consortium Of Uganda University Libraries, Jackline Estomihi Kiwelu, Andrew Mwesigwa, Jesca Karungi

Libraries

The paper shares the strategies the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) adopted to provide access to electronic resources to its member libraries in COVID-19 pandemic era. It examines the challenges, opportunities COVID-19 brought and how CUUL managed to deliver its mandate during the pandemic. The study used a qualitative research approach and a survey research design. A structured online interview data collection tool was employed to collect the required information from the CUUL executive committee members and the electronic resources functional committee. Content analysismethod, with coding and categorization, was used for data analysis and presentation of findings. This paper …

Southeastern Law Librarian Winter 2024, Seaall

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Can Large Language Models Discern Evidence For Scientific Hypotheses? Case Studies In The Social Sciences, Sai Koneru, Jian Wu, Sarah Rajtmajer

Computer Science Faculty Publications

Hypothesis formulation and testing are central to empirical research. A strong hypothesis is a best guess based on existing evidence and informed by a comprehensive view of relevant literature. However, with exponential increase in the number of scientific articles published annually, manual aggregation and synthesis of evidence related to a given hypothesis is a challenge. Our work explores the ability of current large language models (LLMs) to discern evidence in support or refute of specific hypotheses based on the text of scientific abstracts. We share a novel dataset for the task of scientific hypothesis evidencing using community-driven annotations of studies …

Mississippi State University Libraries Strategic Plan 2024-2028: Public Version, Stephen H. Cunetto, Lauren Geiger, Pattye R. Archer, Simon C. Marcy, Emily D. Harrison, Amanda Carlock, Blair Booker, Danny D. Davis, Kate Gregory, Julie D. Shedd, Rhiannon Seal

Library Assessment and Statistics

This document serves as the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan for the Mississippi State University Libraries. This version is summarized and arranged for public consumption.

Trans And Gender Diverse Inclusion In Academic Library Hiring, Keahi K. Adolpho, Stephen G. Krueger, Luke Sutherland, Adrian Williams

VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications

We do not know how many trans and gender diverse people work in libraries in the United States. Like the US Census, the American Library Association’s demographic survey of its members (which is by no means a complete or accurate representation of the profession) asks if respondents are male or female (Rosa & Henke, 2017). In addition to erasing anybody who is not one of these two things, this question does not provide information on whether respondents are trans or gender diverse. And yet, we are here: all four of the authors of this chapter are trans people who work …

Ic 008 Guide To University Of Texas Medical School Records, 1969-2006, University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Institutional Finding Aids

University of Texas Medical School records primarily consists of newsletters like Scoop, IATRO year books, annual reports, directories for consultation referrals, and other types of ephemera. The collection roughly dates from 1979 to 2011. See more at IC 008.

Champagne Wishes And A Domestic Beer Budget: Assessing And Supporting Serials Access At A Carnegie R2, Chad E. Buckley, Julie Murphy, Rachel E. Scott, Cassie Thayer-Styes, Anne Shelley

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

As library budgets are cut or remain flat, librarians asked to do more with less are considering diverse data to investigate how best to invest limited funds. The data available to librarians are extensive but they may also be contradictory. In this presentation, we contextualize findings from interviews conducted with Illinois State University faculty with institutional and collections data. Using the words of faculty members across disciplines, we highlight some of the tensions around discovery and access to scholarly literature, perceptions of urgency, and engagement with open access. The interview results--triangulated with institutional usage and cost data—suggest a variety of …

การพัฒนาเกณฑ์การคัดเลือกเว็บที่มีเนื้อหาด้านความหลากหลายทางเพศสำหรับคลังเก็บเว็บถาวรหอสมุดแห่งชาติ, พัชรีพร ชูศรีทอง

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษาเกณฑ์การคัดเลือกสาหรับคลังเก็บเว็บถาวรที่มีเนื้อหาด้านความหลากหลายทางเพศในหอสมุดแห่งชาติต่างประเทศ และเพื่อพัฒนาเกณฑ์การคัดเลือกสาหรับคลังเก็บเว็บถาวรที่มีเนื้อหาด้านความหลากหลายทางเพศสาหรับหอสมุดแห่งชาติไทย ในด้านหัวข้อเนื้อหา (Topics) และประเภทเนื้อหาเว็บ (Web content) การดาเนินงานแบ่งเป็นสองระยะ ได้แก่ (1) การวิเคราะห์นโยบายการพัฒนาทรัพยากรคลังเก็บเว็บถาวรของประเทศสมาชิกภาคีการสงวนรักษาอินเทอร์เน็ตสากล จานวน 7 แห่ง และ (2) การสัมภาษณ์กึ่งมีโครงสร้างกับผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านความหลากหลายทางเพศในประเทศไทย จานวน 5 คน ผลการวิจัยพบว่า หอสมุดแห่งชาติต่างประเทศมีนโยบายจัดเก็บเว็บถาวรอย่างเป็นระบบ โดยครอบคลุมประเด็นสาคัญ เช่น ความถี่ในการจัดเก็บ เกณฑ์การคัดเลือก กลุ่มเป้าหมาย วิธีการเก็บเกี่ยวเว็บ ภาษา และซอฟต์แวร์ที่ใช้ อย่างไรก็ตาม ส่วนใหญ่ยังไม่มีนโยบายเฉพาะสาหรับเว็บที่มีเนื้อหาด้านความหลากหลายทางเพศ ยกเว้นหอสมุดรัฐสภาอเมริกันที่มีคอลเลกชัน LGBTQIA+ Studies มีนโยบายการพัฒนาทรัพยากรโดยเฉพาะสาหรับคอลเลกชันด้านนี้ สาหรับประเทศไทย ซึ่งมีการเคลื่อนไหวด้านความหลากหลายทางเพศอย่างชัดเจนผ่านสื่อออนไลน์ ข้อมูลเหล่านี้มีคุณค่าทางสังคมและประวัติศาสตร์ หากไม่ถูกจัดเก็บอาจสูญหาย ผลการวิจัยนี้ยังเสนอเกณฑ์การคัดเลือกเว็บที่มีเนื้อหาด้านความหลากหลายทางเพศสาหรับคลังเก็บเว็บถาวรหอสมุดแห่งชาติ จานวน 7 ข้อ ได้แก่ ความเกี่ยวข้องกับประเด็นความหลากหลายทางเพศ ประเภทเนื้อหาเว็บ (Web content) คุณค่าของเนื้อหา ความน่าเชื่อถือของแหล่งข้อมูล ความเสี่ยงต่อการสูญหาย ภาษาและความเป็นไทยของเนื้อหา และรูปแบบเนื้อหา (Content format) ขอบเขตเนื้อหาครอบคลุม 39 หัวข้อ

Investigation Of Information-Seeking Behavior Of Secondary School English Teachers In Batam City, Indonesia For Lesson Plan Preparation, Rayhan Musa Novian

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This thesis examines the information sources chosen by secondary school English teachers for lesson planning, alongside their information awareness and the constraints encountered. A lesson plan acts as a teacher's guide, detailing student learning objectives, associated resources and activities, and ensuring compliance with local and national curricula. This qualitative research employed semi-structured interviews with 15 English teachers from secondary schools in Batam City, Indonesia, using the Zoom platform. Thematic analysis was applied to analyze the data. Results reveal a three-stage pattern in teachers' selection and use of information sources: primary, secondary, and tertiary stages. Initially, teachers rely on formal internal …

Perception Of The Tiktok's Content About Dieting And Workout Towards Body Image Among Thai Teenagers, Arnond Iamsudha

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Short content about idealized body images, such as dieting and workouts on TikTok, has influenced teenagers' perceptions of body image due to frequent comparisons. This research examined a relationship between Thai teenagers' perception of TikTok's dieting and workout content concerning their body image and overall appreciation of their bodies. A sample of 516 Thai teenagers indicated their level of agreement with statements about the perception of their body image after watching these videos. The Body Appreciation Scale was used to measure teenagers' overall perceptions of their body image. The research findings revealed that the majority of respondents agreed that watching …

Tmc Library Annual Report, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library 2022-2023 Annual Report is now available online. We’re excited to share all the accomplishments of the TMC Library staff and acknowledge the many changes in library spaces. This report and reports from 1998 to the present are available in the Digital Commons @TMC.