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Sailing Into Metrics: Rethinking And Implementing Metrics And Assessment In Archives, Amy C. Schindler Nov 2016

Sailing Into Metrics: Rethinking And Implementing Metrics And Assessment In Archives, Amy C. Schindler

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

In 2014, SAA and RBMS appointed joint task forces to address the challenges that archival repositories face related to metrics and assessment. The task forces are drafting proposed metrics and standards, but calls for how to implement data gathering continue. This session will share case studies on the implementation of data gathering from the ground up, metrics and assessment in instruction and reference, and identifying the best and most efficient ways to quantify resources for assessment and decision making. The session will also address the transition from manual data gathering to tools like Aeon and LibInsight and the administrative outcomes …


Establishing An Electronic Theses Repository Using Digital Commons, Deborah L. White, Yumi Ohira Nov 2016

Establishing An Electronic Theses Repository Using Digital Commons, Deborah L. White, Yumi Ohira

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

This presentation discusses: Introduction, Advantages and disadvantages of Bepress DC and CDM, ETD Workflows - PSU, FHSU, (UNO), and Conclusion.


Hello Bibframe 2.0: Changes From 1.0 And Possible Directions For The Future, Angela J. Kroeger Oct 2016

Hello Bibframe 2.0: Changes From 1.0 And Possible Directions For The Future, Angela J. Kroeger

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

This presentation discusses: BIBFRAME is...; BIBFRAME is intended to...; BIBFRAME Development; BIBFRAME Upheavals; RDF Statements, aka Triples; Subject - Predicate - Object; LC Linked Data Service; BIBFRAME 1.0 MODEL; BIBFRAME 2.0 MODEL; BIBFRAME 1.0 Core Classes; BIBFRAME 2.0 Core Classes; Holdings Information in BIBFRAME 1.0; Holdings Information in BIBFRAME 2.0; BIBFRAME 2.0 Key Concepts; Events; AV Modeling Study: Content Data Description Model; Official BIBFRAME Website; Delete your bookmark; Bibframe Lite (Zepheira); Bibframe Lite; Two Editors, Two Different Approaches; BIBFRAME and Schema.org; Mixing Metadata; BIBFRAME AV Assessment; BIBFRAME 2.0 + schema.org + PREMIS +...; BIBFRAME 2.0 is...; and Selected and Condensed …


More Than Potlucks: Reviving Social Engagement For A Thriving Library Workplace, Heidi Blackburn, Laine Mccurrin, Lori Schwartz, Diana Allard Oct 2016

More Than Potlucks: Reviving Social Engagement For A Thriving Library Workplace, Heidi Blackburn, Laine Mccurrin, Lori Schwartz, Diana Allard

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

Come hear how Criss Library revived their efforts and committed to social engagement in the workplace. We turned sporadic programming into meaningful employee events promoting comradery, a positive work culture, and physical fitness. The waxing and waning of previous committee iterations, employee benefits, advantages and setbacks, and overcoming time and money limitations will be shared. Participants are sure to be engaged by sharing ideas from their own institutions and being inspired by ours!


The Queer Omaha Archives, Amy Schindler Jul 2016

The Queer Omaha Archives, Amy Schindler

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

The Queer Omaha Archives, in Criss Library Archives & Special Collections at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, preserves and provides access to the history of LGBTQIA+ life in the region. The archives collects, preserves, and makes available to the public material documenting the diverse people and organizations of the greater Omaha region and their experiences and work. In this session, we’ll share how this new community collecting initiative was begun and how the library is extending existing and establishing new relationships with campus and community members to preserve the region’s LGBTQIA+ history and make it available for use.


Creating Open Access To Institutional Scholarship Using Digital Commons, Deborah L. White, Yumi Ohira Apr 2016

Creating Open Access To Institutional Scholarship Using Digital Commons, Deborah L. White, Yumi Ohira

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

Has your institution mandated an Institutional Repository for open access? Do you feel intimidated by working with two digital repositories simultaneously? We will share our success and experience of working with two repositories with a small staff at two small universities in rural Kansas. The repository serves as a Green Open Access solution to globally share. Both Pittsburg State University (PSU) and Fort Hays State University (FHSU) currently use CONTENTdm (CDM) as their primary digital repository. In 2015 both PSU and FHSU purchased and launched BePress Digital Commons (DC), a more robust repository. If you see global discoverablility, unlimited storage, …


Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring In The University Library, Heidi Blackburn, Claire E. Chamley Apr 2016

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring In The University Library, Heidi Blackburn, Claire E. Chamley

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

In early summer 2015, a local newspaper reported on adults in the Omaha-metro area joining in on adult coloring. While a student coloring club formed at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the fall, no such organization existed at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Capitalizing on the growing adult coloring trend and local interest, Criss Library held several events entitled “Color Me Calm” during the 2015-2016 academic year, both independently and during a campus-wide event known as “De-Stress Fest.” This event is held in partnership multiple departments and groups across the UNO campus, including the Academic and Career Development …


Do I Need Clearance? Serving As The Library Liaison To Usstratcom Fellows, Heidi Blackburn Apr 2016

Do I Need Clearance? Serving As The Library Liaison To Usstratcom Fellows, Heidi Blackburn

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

This presentation discusses: STRATCOM... Like, that STRATCOM?; And How Can the Library Help?; Sensitive Topics and Starbucks; and Making it Work.


Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring And The University Library, Heidi Blackburn, Claire E. Chamley Jan 2016

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring And The University Library, Heidi Blackburn, Claire E. Chamley

Criss Library Faculty Proceedings & Presentations

An activity often reserved for children, coloring books for adults rose from hipster trend to global phenomenon beginning in 2013. Adults flocked to the activity for a variety of reasons, including stress relief, socialization, a way to unplug from technology or even as a way to gain social status by appearing trendy. Participants reported enjoying the tactile, interactive nature of the books as a respite from constant screen time. Coloring books became big business for craft suppliers and bookstores by 2015. Coloring books shot to the top of the Best Sellers list on Amazon and were prominently displayed in book …