Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Translating Information From Scholarly Sources To Community [Notes], Melinda S. Burchard Ph.D., Sarah Myers, Liz Kielley

Faculty Educator Scholarship

Librarians and faculty collaborated in teaching and a study to improve how future teachers found, judged and communicated about evidence-based teaching practices. Students wrote literature reviews about evidence-based practices, then translating information for parent audiences. Students demonstrated gains in information literacy and interactions between knowledge and demonstrated skills.

Translating Information From Scholarly Sources To Community [Presentation], Melinda S. Burchard Ph.D., Sarah Myers, Liz Kielley

Faculty Educator Scholarship

Librarians and faculty collaborated in teaching and a study to improve how future teachers found, judged and communicated about evidence-based teaching practices. Students wrote literature reviews about evidence-based practices, then translating information for parent audiences. Students demonstrated gains in information literacy and interactions between knowledge and demonstrated skills.

Trauma-Informed Practices In Education, Ashley Winfield

Honors Projects and Presentations: Undergraduate

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a set of guidelines regarding trauma-informed practices in the medical field. When working with individuals who have experienced trauma, the way in which we interact with them matters. What is less standard than these CDC guidelines, though, is how to best support students who have experienced some level of trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACES) in the classroom. How can we equip educators with the tools needed to support students in their classrooms who have experienced trauma? Transforming Education created a list of five key trauma-informed social-emotional learning principles to guide teachers …

Swinging Bridge - April 2024, Ethan Reisler

Student Newspapers & Magazines

Issue contents include:

• Playlist
  • Sabrina's Pulse-Picks Playlist
• Summer Jobs
• The Swinging Bridge Devotional
  • Written By Students, For Students
• The Road Back Home
  • Returning Home Over Summer
• Ramos & Kovalchick
• Next Year’s Presidential Elect
• The International Gala
• A Two Phase Plan
  • Starry Athletic Complex’s Constructions
• Senior Spotlight
• Got Breakfast?
  • Lottie And Union’s Reduced Hours
• Generational Shifts
  • Engaging Faith In Gen Z
• A Sisterhood Of Swimmers
• A Year In Review
• Movie Reviews
• Satire

Supporting Student Success In Information Literacy And Writing Skills, Beth Transue, Brooke Dunbar-Treadwell

Library Staff Presentations & Publications

Information literacy is more important than ever as students’ information sources rapidly expand and change. Fortunately, Messiah has numerous resources to support instructors and students in cutting through the clutter and improving writing. In this workshop we will discuss those supports as well as resources that can be applied to a wide array of writing assignments. Particularly, ways to scaffold information literacy initiatives with the help of online and library based tools. This workshop is facilitated by Brooke Dunbar-Treadwell, Director of Writing and Senior Lecturer of English and Beth Transue, Information Literacy Librarian.

Murray Library April 2024 Newsletter, Murray Library

Library Publications

Contents of this issue include:

• Meet Murray’s New Director, Janet Vogel
• Library Student Research Grant Award
• The Living Library: Signups are live
• National Library Week is nearly here!
• Murray’s Seed Library Newsletter
• Sow and Grow Recap
• Seed Library Lunch and Learn event

Murray In A Hurray Fy24, Sarah K. Myers, Murray Library

Library Publications

Murray Library at Messiah University created a unique marketing tool called Murray in a Hurry. This newsletter is typically distributed every two to three weeks and is hung in all bathroom stalls at the library. It provides information on library events, new materials, literary quotes, fun facts, and humor. This combined document includes all 11 issues during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Hdfs Spring 2024 Newsletter, Raeann Hamon

Human Development and Family Science Student Work

Annual spring newsletter created by the Human Development and Family Science Department. Student, faculty, and alumni updates.

• Message From Dr. Johns
• Dr. Hamon Legacy Award
• HDFS Administrative Assistant News
• Kim Valvo - Outstanding Alumni Recipient
• Jordan Thompson AFCS Board Election
• NCFR News
• FCS News
• Elder Service Partner Program
• MCFR News
• FCCLA And Dr. Hamon’s PA FCS Award
• FCS Educator Day
• 2024 Graduates

Words Without Faces: Anonymous Social Media On Campus, Evelyn Kelly

Language, Literature & Writing Student Scholarship

"A new anonymous social media app, Fizz, has announced intentions to launch on Messiah University’s campus. Anonymous social media apps allow users to post within a set community without their comments being traced back to them. One such popular app around campus is Yik Yak..."

Murray Library March 2024 Newsletter, Murray Library

Library Publications

What's new at the library? News and information about Murray Library at Messiah University written by its staff.

• Be part of the Living Library
• Student Research Grant
• Farewell to Kimberly Steiner
• Pollination Investigation Poster Exhibit Coming Soon
• Bingo Night Recap
• Mini Golf is coming
• Films on Demand
• Research Tips: Citation Trails and Citation Managers

Swinging Bridge - March 2024, Ethan Reisler

Student Newspapers & Magazines

Issue contents include:

• Playlist
  • Sabrina's Valentine's Mixtape
• A Roof Over Your Head
  • Special Interest Housing
• Wizard Battle
  • A Cultivation Of Creative Genuity
• The Swinging Bridge Devotional
  • Written By Students, For Students
• The Lady Falcons
  • A Women's Basketball Dynasty
• Balancing Nutrition Under Dietary Restrictions
• A Revolution Of Missional Athletes
  • Sports For God's Glory
• Sexuality And Gender Education
• Messiah's Gym Culture
• The Culmination Of Craft
  • Senior Art Galleries
• Movie Reviews
• Satire

Murray Library February 2024 Newsletter, Murray Library

Library Publications

What's new at the library? News and information about Murray Library at Messiah University written by its staff.

Jamie Rice's retirement

Trivia Night Recap

Naxos Music Library

New displays: Women of the Civil Rights Movement and International Storytelling

Seed Library news

Swinging Bridge - February 2024, Ethan Reisler

Student Newspapers & Magazines

Contents of issue:

• Playlist
  • Sabrina's Valentine's Mixtape
• Ambassadors For Residential Ministry
• I attended
  • A New Approach To Chapel Attendance
• The Swinging Bridge Devotional
  • Written By Students, For Students
• Words Without Faces
  • Anonymous Social Media On Campus
• The Road Back Home
  • Returning From Study Abroad
• Honors Program Pivots
  • The Future Of Gpa Requirements
• Chris Nyachiwowa
  • A First-Generation Student Athlete
• Reinforcing Dining Dollar Policy
  • Lottie’s Student Discount
• Intramural Sports
  • Students As Players And Referees
• Movie Reviews
• Satire

Moving Beyond Doctor Google: Providing Consumer Health Literacy In The Library, Beth M. Transue

Library Staff Presentations & Publications

Presented virtually at PaLA Frontline Conference, 2024

This session will help library public services staff to identify credible sources of health information that assist patrons with increasing health literacy skills. It will review credible health websites and discuss evaluation criteria for medical information. The session will also discuss professional boundaries that library staff need to maintain when providing health information.