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Measuring Library Space Use And Preferences: Charting A Path Toward Increased Engagement, Kathleen M. Webb, Molly Schaller, Sawyer Hunley
Measuring Library Space Use And Preferences: Charting A Path Toward Increased Engagement, Kathleen M. Webb, Molly Schaller, Sawyer Hunley
Roesch Library Faculty Publications
The article presents a study on measuring library space, use, and preferences at the University of Dayton. The study used a multi-method research approach to be able to analyze the current space use in the library. Data from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), surveys on study spaces and online library, and a week-long video were investigated to comprehend the student choices in library usage. Results showed that the university students prefer to study at times alone and at times with others. Factors such us interpersonal communication, comfort, and promotion of basic human needs and desires are necessary for …
Planet Library: The Center For Today's Learning, Experimentation, And Exploration, Kathleen M. Webb, William Dittoe
Planet Library: The Center For Today's Learning, Experimentation, And Exploration, Kathleen M. Webb, William Dittoe
Roesch Library Faculty Publications
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Music, Emily A. Hicks
Music, Emily A. Hicks
Roesch Library Faculty Publications
Music reference sources continue to evolve, in part because of technological developments and a broadening interest in nonclassical genres, including world music. A few classic works were removed from the list because they are no longer widely available. Others have been subsumed by new print or electronic works. General sources are listed first, followed by sources specific to one or two genres of music. Major categories include blues and jazz, classical, country and gospel, rock and popular, and world music. Works encompassing more than two genres of music are included in the "General Sources" section. Several select online databases are …
Attitudes Of Ohiolink Librarians Toward Google Scholar™, Joan Giglierano
Attitudes Of Ohiolink Librarians Toward Google Scholar™, Joan Giglierano
Roesch Library Faculty Publications
Almost three years after Google Scholar's inception, only a third of Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) member libraries link to it from their Web sites. This article reports the results of a July 2007 survey of OhioLINK academic librarians, conducted to find out about their attitudes and current practices regarding promotion of Google Scholar. It compares the findings about placement of Google Scholar on Web sites and inclusion in library instruction with previous research, and includes recommendations for libraries about Google Scholar.