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Optimizing A Library Website For Student Research: Comparing User Metrics Between Encore And Google Scholar, Lindsay Ozburn, Ryan Bushman, Kade Stevenson, Margaret Winward, Liz Woolcott
Optimizing A Library Website For Student Research: Comparing User Metrics Between Encore And Google Scholar, Lindsay Ozburn, Ryan Bushman, Kade Stevenson, Margaret Winward, Liz Woolcott
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The paper addresses the methods and general conclusions portion of an experiment that evaluated user preference and search experience using Google Scholar and Utah State University (USU) Libraries' Encore discovery layer as a starting point for research. USU's 2019 Ithaka S+R Faculty survey highlighted that our faculty utilize Google Scholar more as a starting point for their research. To triangulate these findings, the experiment attempts to identify which search methods undergraduates prefer.
The Hurdles And Highlights Of Institutionalized Strategies For Disseminating Undergraduate Research, Betty Rozum, Scott Bates, Becky Thoms
The Hurdles And Highlights Of Institutionalized Strategies For Disseminating Undergraduate Research, Betty Rozum, Scott Bates, Becky Thoms
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In 2015, the researchers surveyed URPDs and librarians nationally and faculty at USU about their thoughts on the role of student research in institutional repositories (IRs). All three groups recognize the benefits of making undergraduate research available in IRs. Yet, while the benefits to students, departments, and institutions as a whole are widely recognized, survey respondents also noted concerns about making this work openly available. Survey results also indicated the need for better communication and collaboration among these various campus entities.
Student Research + Digitalcommons@Usu = A Partnership With Unlimited Potential, Betty Rozum, Becky Thoms
Student Research + Digitalcommons@Usu = A Partnership With Unlimited Potential, Betty Rozum, Becky Thoms
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We Have Only Scratched The Surface: The Role Of Student Research In Institutional Repositories, Betty Rozum, Becky Thoms, Danielle M. Barandiaran, Scott Bates
We Have Only Scratched The Surface: The Role Of Student Research In Institutional Repositories, Betty Rozum, Becky Thoms, Danielle M. Barandiaran, Scott Bates
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No abstract provided.