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Assessing Integration Of Library Services Into Course Management Systems: Where We Stand Now, Matt Torrence, Beth West, Lindsay Johnston

Matt Torrence

Our panel of presenters will engage the audience in a group discussion of best practices for implementing and assessing a robust library presence in the CMS environment. The attendees will benefit from an exploration of the challenges and advantages of integrating library services into university-wide systems and platforms. The session will focus on metrics of assessing the effectiveness of the library services in the CMS, including student participation, grades, GPA, and others. We will also invite interested parties to join our online community of practice, where we continue these important conversations.

Talking Chat: The Good, The Bad, And The “What Were We Thinking?”!, Jessica Cerny, Matt Torrence

Matt Torrence

The RUSA MARS: Virtual Reference Discussion Group will be holding a forum on January 31st, 2015 from 4:30-5:30 pm in McCormick Place West w474a. The forum topics will be focused on online chat services and known issues, characteristics of successful and unsuccessful implementations, and more. Panelists will share their experiences with online chat services and participates will have an opportunity to ask questions. If you are considering implementing online chat services in your library or you would like to learn more about what has worked and not worked for other libraries, this is an opportunity to gain insight on how …

Libraries In The Course Management System: Best Practices And New Directions, Lily Todorinova, Matt Torrence, Jon Jeffreys

Matt Torrence

Course Management Systems (CMS), such as Blackboard, Sakai, Canvas Instructure, and Moodle are ubiquitous in the classroom environment. These systems are bridging the gap between traditional, hybrid, and fully online classes, as most academic institutions have adopted the use of a CMS across a wide spectrum: from serving to keep track of administrative processes, such as grading and attendance, to being the main tool for organizing and communicating course information for both faculty and students. Libraries have responded by implementing a variety of services in the CMS, including LibGuides, chat widgets, discovery search tools, and more. Three academic library panelists …

Using Learning Objects To Enhance Distance Or Blended Learning, Susan A. Ariew, Maryellen Allen

Susan A. Ariew

The USF Tampa Library has been creating learning objects to enhance instruction and reference since YouTube came into its own in 2006. Over that period of time, the need for more expertise in creating quality learning objects that can be embedded in course management systems or on the library web site created a shift in priorities and leadership. In 2012 the USF Library hired an Assistant Director for Instruction and a Blended Librarian to provide a new direction for the instruction program, one that would include more online learning components. Both of these experts have helped transform teaching and learning …

Oral History Curation In An Academic Library, Barbara Lewis, Mary Beth Isaacson, Kimberly Nordon, Alexandra Curran

Barbara Lewis

This four-person roundtable will discuss the different methods and applications that are currently being used by the University of South Florida’s (USF) Oral History Program to curate, present, and promote oral histories. This program, which is based out of the USF Tampa Library, has explored several different delivery models, both traditional and nontraditional. We will examine the digital platforms used by the oral history program, Omeka, LibGuides, and an internally developed media player, and their accessibility and usability for research and teaching. These two platforms provide different structural and organizational models, thus allowing for different levels of curation. In 2009, …

Counting Counts: Discussion On The Present And Future Of Public Services Statistics And Reporting, Matt Torrence, Lily Todorinova, Lindsay Johnston

Matt Torrence

From clickers to pencils, and now with software and immediate reporting, librarians and staff involved in public services have always strived to emphasize the important role of available reference and research help. In the new era of automated tracking and statistics, however, we often find ourselves dealing with many and different types of systems to record similar types of interactions. There may be one system for local/campus email reference and another for consortia, or other arrangements for interacting with patrons. At this discussion group, a series of thought-provoking questions on these and related topics will inspire a useful discourse on …

Proving Your Value: The Librarian’S Contribution To The Promotion And Tenure Process, Matt Torrence, Susan Ariew

Matt Torrence

What is impact and why is it so crucial to the survival of academic scholars? Find out how to assist academic faculty by helping them document their impact for promotion and tenure purposes. Panelists from two different institutions will contrast traditional and emerging new resources that measure faculty productivity, along with illustrating outreach and instruction strategies related to these resources and the populations they serve.

It's All About Connections:Utilizing Webinars And Online Learning To Enhance Education, Diane M. Fulkerson

Diane M. Fulkerson

No abstract provided.

Engaging Students In Information Literacy: The First Year And Beyond, Diane M. Fulkerson

Diane M. Fulkerson

No abstract provided.

If It's Worth Teaching, It's Worth Finding Out Whether They Learned It!, Susan Ariew, Drew Smith

Susan A. Ariew

NEFLIN Webinar covering a variety of issues regarding assessment of academic library instruction, including: How assessment fits into the information literacy landscape How assessment is an integral part of instructional design How teacher-librarians determine what types of assessments are right for program or department How to customize assessments to fit learning objectives

Archives And Records Management: A Long History, Tomaro I. Taylor, Gail Donovan

Tomaro I. Taylor

No abstract provided.

Open Access Journal Publishing At Usf: How We Do It, Why We Do It, Todd A. Chavez

Todd A. Chavez

In this contribution to the 2011-2012 Digital Commons Community Webinar Series, I discuss the primary drivers for the University of South Florida Tampa Library's commitment to supporting open-access journals. Our primary motivations include removing obstacles for our faculty and deeply embedding the library as a full partner in the research endeavor. Secondary motivations include contributing to solutions for increasing journal costs and to promote the public good. I also discuss staffing the activity, training and skill sets, and workflow management.

Multiliteracy Is The New Information Literacy, Diane M. Fulkerson

Diane M. Fulkerson

No abstract provided.

Incorporating Instructional Design Into Library Instruction Classes, Susan Ariew

Susan A. Ariew

This webinar offers an overview of the components of the instructional design process. It will also identify how instructional design components can relate to library instruction, and provide concrete examples of how librarians can write instructional objectives as part of the planning process for instructional sessions.

Informed Desk Staffing With Quantified Reference Statistics: Using Electronic Data Collection To Re-Envision Reference Services At The Usf Tampa Libraries, Lily Todorinova, Andy Huse, Barbara Lewis, Matt Torrence

Matt Torrence

Andy Huse, Barbara Lewis, Lily Todorinova, and Matt Torrence participated in a panel presentation for RUSA MARS Hot Topics. Their presentation titled "Informed Desk Staffing Through Quantified Reference Statistics” discussed the data collection, data analysis, and decision-making aspects of the Re-envisioning Reference project at the USF Libraries. This project examined the implementation and effectiveness of online data collection tools and the use of their data to inform managerial decisions as to scheduling of desk hours and staffing levels. Interviews with key library administrators were conducted in order to provide an historical perspective as to weaknesses of past data collection and …

The Collaborative Imperative Session Three--Online Tlt Group Presentation, Susan Ariew

Susan A. Ariew

The topics for this session included defining the organizational culture of collaboration in libraries and higher education institutions, as well as examining librarian-faculty collaboration culture in libraries.

The Collaborative Imperative Session Two--Online Tlt Group Presentation, Susan Ariew

Susan A. Ariew

This series, designed primarily for librarians who work with faculty in higher education or school settings, will explore constructive strategies for forming librarian/instructor partnerships. These strategies will include collaborative planning activities for library instruction sessions, ways to collaborate using course management systems, and the design of post instruction follow up activities.

The Collaborative Imperative Session One--Online Tlt Group Presentation, Susan Ariew

Susan A. Ariew

This series, designed primarily for librarians who work with faculty in higher education or school settings, will explore constructive strategies for forming librarian/instructor partnerships. These strategies will include collaborative planning activities for library instruction sessions, ways to collaborate using course management systems, and the design of post instruction follow up activities.

Harnessing Your Projects: Using Project Management Techniques And Basecamp In Libraries, Barbara Lewis

Barbara Lewis

It seems that our libraries are in a constant state of change. We review the reference collection, move periodicals, renovate libraries, develop new website, and create tutorials. All of which represent change, all of which are projects, and all of which can be overwhelming if not managed properly. The main points of this webcast will be to help librarians understand 1) that they are project managers and 2) that there are simple techniques and tools that can help them be most effective at that aspect of their job.

The University of South Florida Tampa Library began using Basecamp, a leading …

Using Learning Objects To Enhance Distance Reference Services, Susan Ariew

Susan A. Ariew

No abstract provided.

Coordinating And Marketing Digital Collections, Barbara Lewis

Barbara Lewis

Coordinating and Marketing Digital Collections

1. What is a digital collection?

2. Staffing / Organization

3. Project management

4. Grant opportunities

5. Reaching your audience

6. Collection portals/guides and more

First Year Students Uwg 1101 And Ingram Library: Introducing First Years Students To Library Resources Through Google Books And Scholar, Diane M. Fulkerson

Diane M. Fulkerson

No abstract provided.

Outreach Blogs: Innovative Strategies For Connecting Libraries To Their Communities, Susan A. Ariew, Gina Clifford

Susan A. Ariew

An outreach blog can be an effective communication tool that extends and enhances email, listservs, and other traditional forms of correspondence in colleges and universities. At this presentation find out how USF Librarians have used blogging technologies to connect with specific faculty constituencies and to the community at large. Unlike traditional communication tools, blogs offer powerful organizational features that help users to keep abreast of library-related information and updates. Presenters will offer blogging tips and tools tied to questions of content, design, Google gadgets and library 2.0 features. In addition, presenters featured academic library outreach blogs that illustrated best practices.

Connecting People With Needed Resources Through A Successful Print Serials Review, Jared Hopppenfeld, Matt Torrence

Matt Torrence

The purpose of this poster session is to share with conference attendees the procedure the University of South Florida Tampa Library went through in its recent print serials review. Two concepts motivated this project. 1) Journals have long been an important resource for faculty and students of an academic institution, but the format in which these resources are primarily used has changed with increased electronic availability. 2) Collection development librarians at USF wish to deliver high-demand resources to their faculty and students. In today’s economy, in order to make this concept a reality, low-use titles must be relinquished. The writers …

Beyond The Basics - “Casting A Net” To Provide Customized Research Services For Faculty And Students, Susan Ariew, Cheryl Mccoy, Gloria Colvin, Marcia Gorin, Matt Torrence

Matt Torrence

This interactive panel discussion will look at how librarians at two similar institutions can “cast a net” to create “Beyond the Basics” services to support student and faculty research. Florida State University and University of South Florida recently reorganized their reference departments in order to provide more customized services for graduate level and faculty research. Panelists from both schools will engage participants in identifying ways to customize research services at their institutions.

The Challenges And Advantages Of Teaching Information Literacy Online, Diane M. Fulkerson

Diane M. Fulkerson

No abstract provided.

Worldcat=Worldwide, Anna H. Perrault

Anna H. Perrault

No abstract provided.

Think Global, Act Local: The Challenges Of Taking The Website Global, Anna H. Perrault, Vicki Gregory

Anna H. Perrault

No abstract provided.

The Florida Distance Learning Reference And Referral Center: A Study Of User Satisfaction And Some Provider Reflections, Rhonda Smith, Anna H. Perrault, Todd Chavez, Stephanie Race

Anna H. Perrault

No abstract provided.