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Sharing Our Library Workspaces, Emily Rogers

Georgia Library Quarterly

This article about library workspaces features photo contributions and descriptions from Joy Bolt, Raymond Goslow, Elizabeth McKinney, Angela E. Megaw, and Rachel Zion.

Kennesaw State University Libraries Celebrate Constitution Week, Courtney Gardner

Georgia Library Quarterly

During Constitution Week, Kennesaw State University Libraries organized a series of engaging events from September 16 to 20. The festivities kicked off with a faculty panel discussing the 25th Amendment and presidential succession, featuring insights from political science faculty. Voter registration events were held on both Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, allowing students to register, check their status, and interact with historical figures, and most importantly a therapy dog and library mascot, Summer the Corgi. A highlight of the week was the unveiling of a rare 1840s facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, accompanied by the launch of the exhibition "We …

Kennesaw State University Libraries' Reorganization, Ashley Dupuy, Catherine Lewis

Georgia Library Quarterly

Kennesaw State University Libraries have gone through an extensive reorganization over the past year.

Slis Division Tours The Atlanta History Center’S Kenan Research Center, Gina L. Martin

Georgia Library Quarterly

On July 29th, members of the S.L.I.S. Division (Special Libraries and Information Services) attended a private tour and viewing of archived materials from treasured collections held at the AHC’s Kenan Research Center led by Jenny Oldfield, Senior Librarian/Archivist for Cherokee Garden Library and organized by Teresa Burk, Librarian, Kenan Research Center.

Bibliography For "National Career Development Month Display", Isabella Piechota, Arianna Tillman, Annikah Carpio

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography created to support a display about National Career Development Month at the Leatherby Libraries during November 2024 at the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University.

Using State Document Depository Requirements To Acclimate Stakeholders To Open Science Initiatives, Tressa M. Graves

EERC Publications, Papers, & Presentations

To help internal stakeholders such as researchers and administrators become familiar with open science principles, the Energy & Environmental Research Center Library & Information Services (LIS) group used state and university records management requirements. As a research organization connected to a state university, the EERC must follow state document depository requirements for select publications.

2024 Georgia Library Association Scholarship Recipients, Alyssa Kowis

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Will Print Books Survive? Print Book Circulation And In-House Use At A Mid-Sized Academic Library, Lisa Thornton M.I., Lisa M. Rose-Wiles Ph.D., Gerard Shea Mls, Ma

Library Publications

The Covid-19 pandemic of 2020–2021 accelerated a long-term trend of declining print book use in academic libraries. At Seton Hall University, recovery has been slow, with both checkouts and in-house use still well below pre-Covid levels. Use of the physical library has also decreased. The decrease in print book use is especially notable among students. However, it is less apparent in subject areas that have undergone systematic inventory, removing outdated books and those in the catalog but not on the shelf, and updating of the collections. This makes for more attractive and accurately represented collections with a greater proportion of …

Exploring The Structure Of Space Science Research In Mexico Using Science Mapping Tool: Citespace., Ibis Anette Moreno-Lozano, Humberto Carrillo-Calvet, Jose Luis Jiménez-Andrade, Ricardo Arencibia-Jorge

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

This paper presents an analysis of the knowledge structure of the Mexican scientific community in the field of Space Science in Web of Science, between 2000 and 2019. CiteSpace software helped to identify the influential papers in the domain. The findings of this study shed light on the historical development of Space Science in Mexico and highlight the country's scientific performance with the worldwide trend. Moreover, the study emphasized the importance of bibliometrics in understanding the scientific undercurrents of a discipline. By analyzing co-citation networks, the study identified prominent clusters and research fronts in the field, providing valuable insights into …

Thanksgiving Library Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Happy Thanksgiving! The TMC Library will be closed November 28th and 29th.

Bibliotech, November 2024, Dr. C.C. And Mable L. Criss Library, University Of Nebraska At Omaha Criss Library

BiblioTech

Criss Libraries' Digital Newsletter, BiblioTech, November 2024 Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

2024 Gla Library Staff Division Grant Recipients, Rhonda Boozer

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Hightower Library Receives Grants To Support Continued Student Success And Retention Program, Angiah L. Davis

Georgia Library Quarterly

The Dorothy W. Hightower Collaborative Learning Center & Library at Gordon State College has secured $22,000 in grant funding from a local business and organization to enhance its Library Lending Laptop Program, which was initiated in 2023. This generous support will facilitate the expansion of resources available to students, promoting digital accessibility and fostering academic success within the community. The initiative underscores the library's commitment to bridging the technology gap and ensuring that all students have the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly digital learning environment.

Book Review: Learning From Birmingham: A Journey Into History And Home, Amanda Broyles

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Geosciences Affiliated Publications: Snapshot Of The Research Publications 2018-2023, Danna Jaimes-Fajardo, Jeremy J. Smith, Lutishoor Salisbury

University Libraries Faculty Publications and Presentations

This report provides a snapshot of the research publications for authors affiliated with the Geosciences department at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, for the period 2018-2023. It includes publications by material type; co-author characteristics; ranking of journals according to journal citation reports.

Law Library Blog (November 2024): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

No abstract provided.

The President’S Column, Crystal Gates

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

Southeastern Librarian 72(3) Fall 2024 (Full Issue)

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian Volume 72 Number 3

Government Documents For All: The National Technical Information Service - National Technical Reports Library, Tim Dodge

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

System Migrations: Best Practices And Lessons Learned, Michelle Ganz, Laura Slavin

The Southeastern Librarian

Two library professionals, a technical services librarian and an Archivist, describe their workflows during a system migration to OCLC Worldshare Management Systems from multiple existing systems at Lincoln Memorial University Carnegie Vincent Library. The migration was difficult at times and had some unexpected outcomes, but the end result was excellent for the students and the faculty of the university. The librarian and archivist provide suggestions to help other librarians and archivists during the process of a migration. They relate the experience to Past Perfect and Exlibris, Alma which were two system migrations they were separately involved in during later employment …

Challenges And Opportunities In Providing Academic Library Services To Incarcerated Higher Education Students: A Case Study From A Tennessee State Prison, Ryan Yoakum, Caroline Fleming

The Southeastern Librarian

This case study describes the Belmont University Library’s partnership with a Tennessee men’s prison to provide access to higher education. The program has led to challenges relating to communication, circu-lation, cataloging, and collection development. These library services are necessary to provide students with access to information not only for their academic endeavors, but also for their own well-being and growth. This paper explores possible solutions to the information deficit of incarcerated students and how the library can support the needs of an underserved population.

Sela News

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

News From The States

The Southeastern Librarian

News from participating Southeastern states.

Sela Officers And Executive Committee, Sela State Representatives

The Southeastern Librarian

Current SELA officers and representatives.

The Decline Of The Traditional Reference Desk: How Library Reference At Francis Marion University Is Adjusting To The Shifting Trend Compared To Other Academic Libraries, Bernadette Johnson

The Southeastern Librarian

In a world of advanced technology, traditional reference faces the ever-increasing challenge to maintain its relevance and significance. Statistics show a drastic decline in reference desk transactions in academic libraries nationwide over the last few decades. As academic libraries around the nation are now transforming their services to adjust to the changing needs of today’s library users, how does the Reference department at Francis Marion University compare to its peers in keeping pace with this trend?

“Our Country First, Then Greenville”: A New South City During The Progressive Era And World War I, Kristine Stilwell

The Southeastern Librarian

News from the Southeastern Library Association, including the 2024 SELA Conference.

With Hawks And Angels: Episodes From A Southern Life, Chris Andrews

The Southeastern Librarian

Joel Lafayette Fletcher, lll Jackson: University of Mississippi Press, 2023 ISBN: 9781496844699 256 p. $30.00 (Hbk)

Bibliography For "3-D Printing Display", Isabella Piechota, Arianna Tillman, Annikah Carpio

Library Displays and Bibliographies

A bibliography created to support a display about 3D printing at the Leatherby Libraries during November 2024-February 2025 at the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University.

November 2024 Table Of Contents Newsletter - Current Issues And Elections / Statista, Tiffany Hebb, Kayla Birt Flegal

Table of Contents Newsletter

During this contentious election cycle, we’re all focused on current issues that are important to us, as well as the state of American democracy, and our duties as citizens. Libraries are good places to gather the reliable information you need. We have historical sources, scholarly writing, and, of course, newspapers.

One way to stay on top of current events and election news is to read a variety of established news sources, coupled with your regular favorites. Did you know that DePauw Libraries provides campus licenses to the website versions of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington …

Fall 2024, Georgia Library Quarterly

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.