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Scelc Open Access Webinar: Defining Plan S & Transformative Agreements, Kristin Laughtin-Dunker, Dede Leshy

Library Presentations, Posters, and Audiovisual Materials

SCELC's Scholarly Communication Committee (SCC) hosted this webinar for SCELC librarians on the topics of Plan S and Transformative Agreements. The presentation is intended to be a primer on these two important facets of current events regarding open access in academic libraries.

Lanthorn, Vol. 54, No. 25, February 17, 2020, Grand Valley State University

Volume 54, July 15, 2019 - April 27, 2020

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

Librarians As Partners In Medical Education Scholarly Activity Initiatives, Gregory Laynor, Courtney Eger, Natalie Tagge

Library Posters

Health sciences librarians can partner with medical educators to prepare residents for scholarly activity.

In addition to providing instruction in areas traditionally taught by librarians, such as database searching and citation management, librarians can teach other components of scholarly activity.

Library workshops enable residents to learn best practices for communicating and disseminating their research.

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) Interventions And Capacity Building Programmes For Librarians In University In South East Nigeria, Nwogwugwu Ngozi Ogechukwu, Nwogwugwu Clifford Ngozichi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

For human resources to function effectively and efficiently, they need to have the requisite skills and abilities which could come by way of capacity building. Hence, this study examined Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) interventions and capacity building for librarians in public university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 180 respondents selected randomly from the ten public university libraries in South East, Nigeriaand complete enumeration was adopted. The instrument for data collection was a self-designed structured questionnaire which was validated using face and content validity and the reliability …

Evaluative Study Of Public Library Infrastructure For Adult Literacy Initiative In Delhi, Kanwer Pal Singh, Projes Roy Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The concept of literacy plays the most significant role in healthy and all round development of a nation. This study articulates the public library infrastructure for adult literacy initiative in Delhi. This study covers almost all public libraries in Delhi operate by the government, private body and NGOs. It vividly addresses the reading habits, collection strength and service facilities offered to the adult users.

Citation Analysis Of Mathematics And Statistics Dissertations And Theses From The University At Albany, Kathleen H. Flynn

University Libraries Faculty Scholarship

This study analyzed dissertations and theses completed from 2009-2019 in the Mathematics and Statistics department at the University at Albany to investigate resource type, citation age, publishers, and journal title dispersion. Students cited journal articles 57.0% of the time, while books and book chapters combined accounted for 30.5% of the citations. Publisher usage fit the Pareto Distribution; however, there was a high journal title dispersion. Preprints represented 4.6% of the citations, an increase from previous studies. The amount of graduate student citation quality issues and preprint citations shows a need for instruction and discussions in these areas.

Social Consciousness Of Business School Libraries: An Overview Of Library Extension Activities At Rajagiri Centre For Business Studies, Kerala, India, Vijesh P V, Sreejith R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Educational institutions are the place where the significance of social consciousness and activeness can be made evident to society. Institutional libraries have an indisputable role to do this wellness. The paper tries to highlight and focus on some successful design and implementation of various services for the extension at the Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies Libraries. The study examines the challenges and opportunities of a library within the capacity of a B-school institution. In addition, the study also discusses the role of academic libraries and librarians in using their resources for the betterment of society. The aim of the study …

Primary Journals Analysis In The Field Of Psychiatric Nursing Literature: A Study Based On Bradford’S Law Of Scattering, Jagannathan Ramakrishnan Dr, Ravi Sankar Govindan Dr, Thavamani Kotti Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Presents a bibliometric analysis of the literature in the field of Psychiatric Nursing as indexed the MEDLINE data covered in the Pubmed for the period 1999 to 2018. It is noticed that a total of 15279 records on the literature of Psychiatric Nursing are covered. It is also noticed that the maximum number of records was published during the year 2018, followed by the years 2016 and 2015. It was found that Journal Article covered the maximum number of records followed by Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review, Editorial, Validation Studies etc. It is seen that 7 primary journals grouped in …

Lanthorn, Vol. 54, No. 24, February 10, 2020, Grand Valley State University

Volume 54, July 15, 2019 - April 27, 2020

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

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 044, Number 11, February 10, 2020, Grand Valley State University

2019-2020, Volume 44

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

Data Documentation, Databases & Statistical Software, Sai Deng, Xiang Zhu

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Workshop on data documentation, databases & statistical software delivered at the University of Central Florida’s Graduate Student Center. “Join a Statistician and a Metadata Librarian for an introduction to data documentation, databases and statistical software. Learn about research data, datasets and data documentation for data sharing, re-use and long-term preservation. This session introduces best practices and recommendations for documenting and analyzing research data. Moreover, it includes real-world examples and a discussion of data tools for data documentation and analysis, such as NVivo for qualitative data and SPSS/SAS/STATA/R for quantitative data.”

Fundamentals Of The Medical Laboratory Mls 360, Michael Cerbo

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

2019 System Library Services Visual Annual Report, Amanda Schwartz

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

A visual report of the 2019 activities and accomplishments by System Library Services at Providence St. Joseph Health

Public Health: Social Justice And Advocacy Ghc 102g, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

Open Access Publishing And Augustana Digital Commons, Lauryn Lehman

Library and Information Science: Faculty Scholarship & Creative Works

This presentation discusses the motivating factors behind the rise of the open access movement, including the rising costs of traditionally published journals, the perceived benefits to the classroom and student retention, as well as the broader benefits to the global community of information seekers/ scholars. Additionally, it discusses the current state of open access engagement at Augustana College, including the adoption of open educational resources in the classroom, as well as the current status and future goals for Augustana Digital Commons.

Working At The Bibliotheque Droit Letters: Perspectives From A Jsu Librarian In France, Carley Knight

Presentations, Proceedings & Performances

This presentation by Carley Knight discusses professional development leave in Burgundy, France during the academic year 2018-2019. She offers her perspective on professional development leave as well as what it was like to work in France during the Yellow Vest protests.

Lanthorn, Vol. 54, No. 23, February 3, 2020, Grand Valley State University

Volume 54, July 15, 2019 - April 27, 2020

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

Challenges Of Communicating Science: Perspectives From The Philippines, Kamila Navarro, Merryn Mckinnon

Department of Communication Faculty Publications

Science communication research is dominated by Western countries. While their research provides insight into best practices, their findings cannot be generalized to developing countries. This study examined the science communication challenges encountered by scientists and science communicators from Manila, Philippines through an online survey and semi-structured, investigative interviews. Their answers revealed issues which have been echoed in other international studies. However, challenges of accessibility and local attitudes to science were magnified within the Philippine context. These results indicate the ubiquity of certain challenges in science communication and the need for country-specific science communication frameworks. Further research on the identified challenges …

Motivation And Job Performance Of Library Workers In Colleges Of Education, South-West, Nigeria, Veronica Olufunmilola Ajegbomogun Mrs, Nkechi Chinyere Ikonne Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Motivation is one of the key factors in the job performance of employees, especially in colleges of education libraries. Despite their being important, there is a lingering need to find their effect on the job performance of library workers in colleges of education in South-west, Nigeria. A Survey research design of correlational approach was adopted using a questionnaire as the only data gathering instrument of information from the respondents. On the whole, 210 copies of the questionnaire were administered; out of which, a total number of 198 copies were retrieved this gives 94.3% return rate of the administered research instrument …

Research Into Practice: The Path To The Development Of An African Network Of Knowledge Brokers Among Health Librarians, Emma M Ndalameta-Theo, Mercy Wamunyima Monde, Ann Wales, Mercy Moyo, Celine Maluma Mwafulilwa, Jo Vallis, Consider Mudenda, Vincent Kole, Delphine Milimo, Levison Chifwaila, Gracian Chimwaza, Christine Wamunyima Kanyengo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The knowledge broker role is an opportunity for librarians to support health care workers’ by inserting knowledge into the health worker’s frontline clinical practice. Conception of an African network of knowledge brokers arose out of a knowledge broker project for health care workers initiated at Chitambo District hospital of Chitambo district in Central Zambia by the Friends of Chitambo. To achieve this, a pilot knowledge broker learning course was designed through a collaborative network between organisations in Scotland, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Zambia. The course was set in modules corresponding to elements of the Promoting Action on Research …

Physician’S Perspective Towards Ict Application In The Central Library Of Neigrihms, Meghalaya, India: A Study, Hira Kalita Librarian, Sanjay Kumar Singh Professor And Head

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study revealed about the physicians perspective towards ICT application in the central library of NEIGRIHMS, Meghalaya. Medical library has been developing day by day in this technological epoch. The present study was limited only for physicians both in clinical and non clinical sections. The study was conducted by simple random sampling and data were collected by using questionnaire method from the physicians. It was noticed that 85% respondents provided responses and the received responses were analyzed and tabulated in various sections. The findings showed that physicians purpose of library usages, their attitude, impact of ICT, techniques for searching …

Himmelfarb Headlines - February/March 2020, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News and information about Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library of interest to users.

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - February 2020, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.

Rare Disease Week - Cooper Library Display, Jenessa Mcelfresh, Laura Stanley

Presentations

The Rare Disease Week book display in Cooper Library aims to highlight the history, stories, and impact of rare diseases. This display seeks to demonstrate the many types of rare diseases in the world, the foundational research texts behind disease identification and epidemiology, and the ways that communities can help support individuals living with a rare disease.

Roadmap For Open Science (Canada), Mona Nemer

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

The objective of the Roadmap for Open Science is to provide overarching principles and recommendations to guide Open Science* activities in Canada. The recommendations are intended for science and research funded by federal government departments and agencies.

The Roadmap for Open Science was developed in the context of the Directive on Open Government, the Model Policy on Scientific Integrity and the Data Strategy Roadmap for the Federal Public Service. It builds on the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications and the Statement of Principles on Digital Data Management. A federal approach to supporting Indigenous data strategies is outlined in the …

Got Misinformation? Critically Evaluating Sources For Credibility, Accuracy, And Usefulness, Neyda V. Gilman, Julia Glauberman

Library Scholarship

A chapter in the The Critical Thinking About Sources Cookbook. It discusses an in-class activity for evaluating sources.

Inclusion And Equity Committee Recommendations For Diverse Recruitment Report, Avery Boddie, Brittany Paloma Fiedler, Michaelyn Haslam, Eva Luna, Edi Martinez-Flores, Thomas Padilla, Susan B. Wainscott, Claytee White, Annette Day, James Cheng, Kelsey George, Huston Green, Amanda Melilli, Kelsey Mazmanyan, Courtney Brombosz

IEC Reports

The UNLV University Libraries Inclusion and Equity Committee (IEC) developed the Diverse Recruitment project in order to fulfill its charge in supporting the Libraries’ commitment to increasing representation and retention of historically underrepresented groups at all levels of staff. These recommendations draw upon a range of best practices, procedures, and programs. Largely informed by Duke University’s February 2018 Task Force for Diversity in Recruitment Report, three task forces each investigated a different aspect of understanding diverse recruitment as it related to the Libraries. These results were synthesized into a series of recommendations for the Libraries’ Leadership Team (LLT) and the …

Inclusion And Equity Committee Diverse Recruitment Task Force 1 “Literature Review”, Su Kim Chung, Chelsea Heinbach, Starr Hoffman, Karla Irwin, Michaelyn Haslam

IEC Reports

Engage in a literature review of current recruitment of underrepresented groups and from the literature review, recommend a series of policies that encapsulate best practices for use at the UNLV Libraries.

Utilization And Satisfaction Of Library Services By The Users Of Sikkim Manipal Institute Of Medical Sciences (Smims), Gangtok, India: A Study, Hira Kalita, Sanjay Kumar Singh Professor And Head

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was conducted to find out the realistic about the user’s utilization and satisfaction level of Central library of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), Gangtok, Sikkim, India. The user’s satisfaction of a library totally depends upon the utilization of library resources and services.

Methodology: For the required queries a questionnaire was prepared for the present study and it was distributed among 120 SMIMS students randomly.

Findings: The study exposed that students use the library for browsing e-resources and borrow books as per their need. From the students responses it was clear that …

The Anchor: February 2020, Hope College

The Anchor: 2020

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.