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Copy Cataloging Made (Even) Easier, Richard Wisneski
Copy Cataloging Made (Even) Easier, Richard Wisneski
Michael Schwartz Library Publications
Presentation on workflows for copy cataloging with a small staff that results in no backlogs and efficiency
Busting 5 Myths About Mentoring In Academic Libraries, Mandi Goodsett
Busting 5 Myths About Mentoring In Academic Libraries, Mandi Goodsett
Michael Schwartz Library Publications
One common way that librarians bridge the gap between what they learned in library school and what they are expected to do in tenure-track professional positions is to participate in mentoring programs for new academic librarians. However, the success of these programs is sometimes deterred by several common myths about mentoring programs. Using analysis of the results of a nation-wide survey and six interviews of mentoring program participants, this poster will address five myths about mentoring in academic libraries and specific ways libraries can use the truths behind the myths to create stronger library mentoring programs.
Creating Engaging Information Literacy Tutorials, Mandi Goodsett
Creating Engaging Information Literacy Tutorials, Mandi Goodsett
Michael Schwartz Library Publications
Academic and public librarians are increasingly recognizing the value of online tutorials as a means of providing patrons with the ability to learn information literacy concepts and explore library tools at their own pace and at the point of need. However, a static tutorial video cannot compete with the dynamic, engaging information content that patrons encounter in their everyday lives, and they often fail to produce lasting learning. Studies have shown that providing students with content that requires interaction and participation more successfully keeps their attention and ensures more permanent recall. This presentation will demonstrate several steps librarians can take …