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Librarians On Youtube: Library Instruction Videos: Ocula Conference, Nazi Torabi, Dan Sich, Jamie Goodfellow
Librarians On Youtube: Library Instruction Videos: Ocula Conference, Nazi Torabi, Dan Sich, Jamie Goodfellow
Dan Sich
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Librarians On You Tube: Using Online Tutorials To Teach Various Aspects Of The Information Search Process, Dan Sich, Jamie Goodfellow, Nazi Torabi
Librarians On You Tube: Using Online Tutorials To Teach Various Aspects Of The Information Search Process, Dan Sich, Jamie Goodfellow, Nazi Torabi
Dan Sich
Librarians spend a great deal of time working with students. This could occur on the reference desk, during an in-person consultation, or in the classroom. However, with the shift towards e-learning and a growing number of students completing research and assignments off-campus, librarians are constantly looking for new ways to reach a wider diversity of users. Librarians at Western Libraries have used various methods for reaching out to students to enhance learning. One of the newer methods involves creating online video tutorials. These short videos are created, mounted onto YouTube, and then added to the library website. Western Libraries, and …
Teaming Up: Benefits Of Collaborating With Library Colleagues, Kim Cornell, Lise Doucette, Dan Sich
Teaming Up: Benefits Of Collaborating With Library Colleagues, Kim Cornell, Lise Doucette, Dan Sich
Dan Sich
When looking to increase communication and collaboration in our library, we created a team of physical sciences/engineering librarians, library assistants, and administrators. Together, we work on setting priorities, sharing expertise, and developing skills. In three years, we have moved from traditional subject-based instruction responsibilities to working as a team to prepare and co-instruct classes. By sharing with you the benefits of our team-based system to our librarians, library system, and users, we want to inspire you to think about how to implement a similar system in your own library.
Dungeons And Downloads: Collecting Tabletop Fantasy Role-Playing Games In The Age Of Downloadable Pdfs, Dan Sich
Dan Sich
Purpose – This paper aims to provide libraries with collections advice regarding fantasy role-playing games. Design/methodology/approach – Current and emerging publication and sales models of pencil and paper, tabletop fantasy role-playing games are explored. Details of print, print-on-demand, free and purchasable downloads, and subscription-based options for major fantasy role-playing games and alternatives are provided. Findings – Many options are available to libraries wishing to provide support for fantasy role-playing game programming. While an overwhelming quantity of publications are often available for purchase, usually only a bare minimum is required to run a role-playing game. Free or modestly priced options are …
Librarians On Youtube: Library Instruction Videos, Dan Sich, Nazi Torabi, Jamie Goodfellow
Librarians On Youtube: Library Instruction Videos, Dan Sich, Nazi Torabi, Jamie Goodfellow
Dan Sich
Over the past two years, Western Libraries has created numerous online, video tutorials with the intent of helping students grasp various information literacy concepts. These video tutorial are mounted on Western’s YouTube channel, and on Western Libraries’ website. Tutorial topics were determined by identifying recurring Information Literacy issues, by examining existing library instruction material, and by surveying faculty. The tutorials utilize various styles. While many tutorials teach concepts, some teach specific library tools. Our poster includes a summary report of assessment results.