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For Good Measure: Assessing The Impact Of Game-Based Instruction In The Archives, Autumn M. Johnson, Dawn Nikki Cannon-Rech

Library Faculty Presentations

Presented at Society of Georgia Archivists annual meeting

Abstract

Game-based instructional programs can provide creative, hands-on learning opportunities while protecting valuable collections. This presentation will reflect on the experience of using game-based instructional techniques to successfully develop an Escape Game that engaged a campus community with archival sources and authentic learning. Sensory game immersion provided authentic engagement with the materiality of collections, their historical context, and the deeper critical narratives within the collection. Tasks were designed to engage learning objectives that explored archival conceptualization, discovery, and interpretation. The successful program increased awareness of the archival collections throughout the University community …

Where Are Library-Supported Apc Funds Going?: The Ongoing Role Of The Apc Fund In Open Access Outreach, Andrea Wirth

Library Faculty Presentations

This poster will discuss how library support for article processing charge (APC) funds has changed since the first fund (as documented by SPARC) was established in 2005. The paper will also cover insights from one institution's implementation of an APC fund in 2018 and how that fund is serving as one method in a suite of tools to engage the campus community on the topic of open access more generally.

With the push towards transformative agreements, and other efforts to embed open access support in publisher contracts, what is the role of the "traditional" article processing charge fund? These funds …

Objects, Realia, And Virtual Reality For Libraries As Specialized Method For Teaching And Learning, Cyrus Ford Zarganj

Library Faculty Presentations

Cataloging Three-Dimensional Artifacts and Realia Highlights:

• Cataloger’s judgement is essential
• The Bibliographic Format is “Visual Materials”
• Usually title is the main entry and most of the time cataloger supplies a title
• For a piece of art, main entry could be the creator
• For Type (Type of record) field we usually use “r” for three-dimensional artifact or naturally occurring object and “o” for kits
• For TMat (Type of material) field we usually use “r” for realia, “g” games, “w” toys, “a” art original, “c” art reproduction, “d” diorama, “p” microscope slide, “q” model, and “b’’ for kits
• Cataloging guidelines: OLAC Best …

Quarantine Queries: A Librarian's 5g Inclusive Reveal, Kay Coates

Library Faculty Presentations

Presented at the GLA BCALA Pre-Conference: IGNITED by Prof. Kay Coates

Improving Access To Standards, Susan B. Wainscott, Richard Zwiercan

Library Faculty Presentations

No abstract provided.

Reference Diversity: Listening In A Crisis, Kay Coates

Library Faculty Presentations

Presented virtually at the 2020 AABIG Conference by Prof. Kay Coates

Program

In unprecedented times such as this, there is a significant increase in demand for virtual learning as result of social distancing. It is fundamental to readily identify the needs of patrons universally through proactive engagement by initiating dialogue. Additionally, accurately assessing and responding to the needs of patrons becomes high priority in delivering satisfactory service given the uncertainty and risks in overcoming latent communication barriers. In order to provide effective reference service the role of listening is critical. Best-case scenario, the outcome drives innovative instruction and offers win-win …

A Graphic Novel Tasting: Develop Your Professional Palate For Young Adult Comics, Amanda Melilli

Library Faculty Presentations

Staying knowledgeable of the newest YA graphic novels can be a daunting task. This session will discuss some of the struggles that educators new to graphic novels face as well as a fun activity that participants can do on their own (or together!) to increase their knowledge of the format.

Kicking & Streaming! Lessons Learned Building Oral History Collections In Bepress, Autumn M. Johnson

Library Faculty Presentations

Presentation given by Georgia Southern faculty member Autumn M. Johnson at Digital Commons Southeastern Users Group Meeting.

Metadata For Compound Objects, Marina Georgieva

Library Faculty Presentations

This training introduced the large-scale approach to describing multi-page digital compound objects. It was developed to disambiguate and clarify the new approach of describing compound objects in Project client/ContentDm. The training focused on important metadata fields, provided practical examples and instructed student assistants and staff how to apply the new rules consistently across all collections. The training session was followed by hands-on activities and discussion.

Everyone Loves Gummi Bears! Removing The Intimidation Factor From Research Data Management With Yummy Fun., Dawn Nikki Cannon-Rech, Jeffrey M. Mortimore

Library Faculty Presentations

How do you get students excited about research data management and attract over 70 participants to a voluntary workshop? How do you get Librarians excited about teaching a research data management workshop to undergraduates? With the promise of Gummi Bears and hands-on fun! During this workshop session, presenters will break down their experience overhauling a faculty workshop into an active learning session to expose students of all experience levels to basic research data management concepts and techniques. Presenters will walk participants through their design process from inception to delivery, highlighting how Gummi Bears lessened students’ intimidation with this complex topic …

Recommended Practices For Library Collections For English Language Learners, Amanda Melilli, Samantha Godbey, Hee Yeon (Ashley) Park

Library Faculty Presentations

The number of English Language Learners (ELLs) in elementary and secondary education continues to increase and diversify. To serve the needs of this student population, both P12 school libraries and university level curriculum materials libraries must modify their collections to prepare ELL students and classroom educators for success. One such college library recently undertook a project in which we surveyed the literature and current practice regarding ELL collections and services. This presentation covers the results of this study and encourages the provision of a diverse range of quality materials. Grounded in the specific context of one large school district, as …

Completing The Cycle: Creating A Data Management Services Program, Scott Bacon, Eric Resnis, Ariana Baker

Library Faculty Presentations

The implementation of Coastal Carolina University’s Data Management Services program is explored in this presentation. Our library continued to see growth in data management support requests from researchers, so we felt the need to programmatically develop data management services to serve those needs. We assembled a Data Management Services Working Group to examine what types of services were being offered at other M1 institutions. A research data management life cycle was then developed to serve as a standard framework. The services we currently offer were then integrated with those we knew our faculty wanted. We also explored services apart from …

Open-Mindedness Is An Achievement: Prototyping A New Threshold Concept For Information Literacy, Mark N. Lenker Iii

Library Faculty Presentations

Open-mindedness is an achievement, not a trait that one has by default. It requires careful attention to the best available evidence and argument on a question. It finds its fullest expression in the context of a loving pursuit of truth.

Unlv Libraries’ Peer Mentor Cohort: A Model For Successful Allyship And Support Amongst Womxn Faculty, Ruby Nugent, Aidy Weeks, Mayra Corn, Jennifer Culley, Stephanie Fell, Brittani Sterling, Rebecca Orozoco, Sarah Jones, Christina M. Miskey, Halle Burns

Library Faculty Presentations

In 2020, 10 womxn from a variety of racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds formed an unique support network for faculty librarians hired between June 2019-July 2020 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries (Fig 1 & 2 & Table 1). The group benefits from diverse voices and unique perspectives. We consist of early and mid-career academic librarian, newly relocated staff, womxn of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community (Fig 2 & Table 1). Our group holds expertise across health sciences, sciences, social sciences, acquisitions, cataloging, data services, special collections, and scholarly communications. We span 7 departments and …