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Design Concepts In Information Retrieval: Creating Usercentered Systems, Search Engines, And Sites, Virginia M. Tucker

Open Educational Resources

Design Concepts in Information Retrieval: Creating User-centered Systems, Search Engines, and Sites (2nd ed., 2027) is the textbook used in the INFO 202 course. This scholarly textbook provides a multimedia learning experience that combines written chapters, slideshows and embedded videos (with captions), and links to supplemental readings. Each chapter and appendix has been peer-reviewed by a subject domain expert. The book explains and demonstrates fundamental concepts of information retrieval (IR) system design. Topics include database design concepts, user research methods, metadata and classification systems, search engines, and models for understanding the information experience. The book is open access and free …

Baggage Claim: Carrying What We Cannot See, Jada S. Frazier-Bailey, Faith Woodall

Honors Nursing Posters

Empathy is a core component of compassionate, patient-centered nursing care and is linked to better patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction. This preliminary literature review synthesized research on empathy development in undergraduate nursing education to inform the study of Baggage Claim: Carrying What We Cannot See, an experiential activity designed by Dr. Anita Lowe in which students anonymously share a personal burden that is redistributed among classmates for reflection and discussion. CINAHL and PubMed were searched for peer-reviewed articles published 2015–2026 on empathy in prelicensure nursing students; 20 of 27 articles met inclusion criteria (12 original studies and 8 reviews), …

Shu World Review- November 9th 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

Personalizing Outreach For Scholarly Communication Initiatives At Mississippi State University, Julie D. Shedd

Presentations and Posters

Mississippi State University Libraries' Scholarly Communication Team provides a range of scholarly communication services and information. This presentation details the Team's outreach philosophy.

Panel presentation for the U.S. Repository Network's Community Call: Promoting Your Repository (11/9/2026).

Forecasting China’S Posturing For A Global War, Brennan Deveraux, Joshua Arostegui

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

This collaborative study conducts a comprehensive examination of China’s global strategy as it relates to preparing for a potential war with the West, using potential futures to help shape the present. It explores a hypothetical limited conflict scenario between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, predicting China’s deliberate decisions to horizontally escalate the conflict based on historical trends. This novel approach is a unique addition to the literature on great power competition, offering detailed, tangible forecasts of China’s upcoming actions and corresponding recommendations to help mitigate the rising power’s growing global influence. The study is separated into …

Building Safer Communities Collaborative: Demographics From A Youth Diversion Pilot Project, Caroline O. Dodson, Antonette Francis-Sheaerer Phd, Amber Singleton, Denise Shaw, Kierra Echols, Jarette Maye, Alexis Tanner, L. Lynette Parker, Ashley Y Williams

Community Health Workers Posters

This community-engaged program in Mobile County, Alabama applies a public health framework using community health workers (CHWs) to deliver wraparound support and address social determinants of health (SDOH) within juvenile diversion. To mitigate youth gun violence through translational implementation, a cross-system referral network was established bridging Strickland Youth Center (the local detention center) and USA Health Systems. Youth placed on informal probation are referred to BSCC and assigned a dedicated CHW for a 6-month intervention comprising 13 structured interactions. From September 2025–September 2026, 49 clients were referred, demonstrating high implementation feasibility with 79.6% program adherence (20.4% attrition). Enrolled youth aged …

Juvenile Delinquency In Alaska, 2019 And 2023, Gabriel Garcia

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet examines juvenile delinquency in Alaska, documenting changes in substance use and weapon-carrying among high school students and identifying associated risk and protective factors using weighted data from the 2019 and 2023 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

Youth Experience Of Violence In Alaska, 2019 And 2023, Gabriel Garcia

AJiC Fact Sheets

This fact sheet examines youth experiences of dating violence and sexual violence in Alaska, identifying patterns and factors associated with victimization among high school students. Using weighted data from the 2019 and 2023 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), it compares the prevalence of physical dating violence, sexual dating violence, sexual violence by anyone, and forced sexual intercourse.

Shu World Review- October 26th 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

State Of Illinois Model Programs Of Study Overview Guide, Education Systems Center

Reports, Analyses, and other Publications

This guide provides foundational information that underpins all of the State of Illinois Model Programs of Study Guides, including their purpose, intended audiences, key terminology, the development process for identifying high-priority occupations and credentials, cross-sector competencies, the work-based learning continuum, and how to implement the guides.

Report On Open Educational Resource And Open Access Publication Practices Of Winona State University Educators, Kayla Olson

Library Faculty Works

This report presents the findings from a survey disseminated to all employees over Winter 2026 that focused on Winona State University educators' knowledge of and practices around copyright/intellectual property, open educational resources (OERs), and open access (OA) publishing. It establishes a baseline understanding of our educators’ advanced information and professional development needs, and can be replicated in the future if needed. In all, responses suggest that there may be continued interest in professional development and support around OERs, some interest in professional development around OA publishing, and potential benefits to further faculty and staff development around copyright/intellectual property. The author …

Swaag Award Press Release, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

Study Abroad - Dominica 2026

Jessica Harvey won first place in the undergraduate paper category at the annual Southwestern Division American Association of Geographers (SWAAG).

Shu World Review- October 19th 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

Illuminating Perspectives Through Critical Visual Literacy, Wanju Huang, Filipa Machado Rodrigues, Lee Okan, Catalina Huilcapi-Collantes, Ellen Corrigan, Peter Klubek

Purdue University Press Books

Illuminating Perspectives Through Critical Visual Literacy exemplifies the initiatives put forth by the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA), a diverse community of professionals dedicated to enhancing people’s understanding of how to interpret visual stimuli and engage with their visual surroundings. Featuring peer-reviewed essays that encourage ongoing dialogue among diverse groups, this book intends to spark new insights into everything from the arts and sciences to business and instructional technology. A key strength of IVLA is its variety of scholarly conferences and publications that encourage thought-provoking interaction between practitioners and theorists. Illuminating Perspectives Through Critical Visual Literacy showcases insightful works that …

Shu World Review- October 12th 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

Small Changes, Big Impact: Affordable Ways To Implement Universal Design, Karlene T. Clark, Hannah Beebe

Librarian Posters and Presentations

Adjusting your library for Universal Design doesn’t have to break the bank! There are strategies for making library spaces more accessible with little to no cost. This program will discuss practical accessibility ideas, including free and low-cost changes. Presenters will also provide aspirational ideas for bigger budgets. Topics include digital spaces, physical spaces, and event planning.

Imposter Phenomenon, Karlene T. Clark

Librarian Posters and Presentations

Imposter Phenomenon (IP) strikes everyone at some point. In libraries, it happens more than people realize. This presentation was introduced as a poster presentation at NDLA 2025 but there were so many questions, it's worth giving more time. This session will cover what IP is, how it may present, what the effects can be on a person and their workplace, as well as ways that an individual and a workplace can help to alleviate someone's worries about their ability to succeed.

Shu World Review- October 5th 2026, Diplolab, Seton Hall University

SHU World Review

No abstract provided.

Moral Language Analysis And The Archives Of Sexuality, Phoenix R. Crane, Calvin Mensel '27, Claire Collins '28

Annual Student Research Poster Session

This project was based primarily in Greencastle, IN, with regular research trips to Indiana University in Bloomington to conduct in-person, archival research at the Kinsey Institute. During these visits, the team explored the Institute’s scholarly collections on sexuality, particularly on subjects related to queer women’s sexuality, criminal trials, and the occult. Extensive notes were taken – recording gender issues and language patterns, specifically. Three promising collections were identified to compare – abortion trials, obscenity trials, and murder trials. Guided by Moral Foundations Theory, differences were hypothesized in how journalists’ language emphasizes the five facets of morality across the three contentious …

From Beijing To Budapest: Did U.S. Tariffs Rewire Global Value Chains Toward Central And Eastern Europe?, Neli Petric '27, Guangjun Qu

Annual Student Research Poster Session

The main research question guiding our work was whether the U.S.-China trade war, which began in 2018 and has continued through new rounds of tariffs and policy uncertainty, has generated meaningful and lasting economic effects for CEE economies. In addressing this question, we were interested not only in whether trade volumes changed, but also in how the region may be repositioning itself among three major economic partners: the European Union (EU), China, and the United States. We deliberately placed the European Union first in our analysis because CEE economies are geographically, institutionally, and economically part of Europe, even though their …

School Funding Allocation And Non-Beneficiary Stakeholders, Ngoc Pham '27, Kavi Thakkar, Ryan Rudderham

Annual Student Research Poster Session

Do non-beneficiaries care about how school districts allocate funding gained from taxes paid by them?

Nbc Peacock North Fall 2026 Newsletter, Peacock North Staff

NBC Peacock North Newsletter

Highlights include:  We Remember 9/11 -- Organic Intelligence: What the Grocery Aisle Can Teach Us About AI -- Roxbury Massachusetts Library Honors Journalist --Karen Cape’s Emmy -- Two Centennial Celebrations -- Maurice DuBois to National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame -- Tributes to Silent Microphones

Key Library Resources: Library Resources To Get You Started, Raquel Estrada

Library Display Posters

No abstract provided.

Developing Community Engagement With The Trasimeno Regional Archaeology Project, Rowan Hering '27

Annual Student Research Poster Session

The Trasimeno Regional Archaeology Project (TRAP) is based in the territory of Castiglione del Lago, Italy, to the west of Lago Trasimeno. The associated field school is a six-week program managed by the Umbra Institute (Perugia, IT) in collaboration with DePauw faculty (R. Schindler and P. Foss, Department of Classical Studies). Students enrolled in the field school take two classes in archaeological methods and ancient history while also working at the Via Belvedere site. Since starting in 2015, the archaeology project has had three main research goals: mapping the known archaeological sites in the region, excavating particular Roman and Etruscan …

Friends Of The Libraries Newsletter, Fall 2026, Friends Of The Libraries

Friends of the Libraries Newsletter

This fifteen page newsletter details updates and events by the Wright State University Libraries and the Friends of the Libraries.

Marital Status And Wellbeing Of Females In Egypt: Informing The Discourse And Exploring A New Framework, Hoda Rashad, Mohamed Hassan, Amr El Sayed, Rania Elsebaie

Faculty Books

Egypt is experiencing important changes in marriage formation and dissolution amid broader social, economic, and gender transformations. This study examines these changes by analyzing the recent patterns and social distribution of delayed and non-occurrence of marriage and divorce, their association with women’s empowerment, and their implications for women’s subjective wellbeing. Drawing on nationally representative quantitative data alongside exploratory qualitative evidence, the study also develops and investigates a “Conscious Decision Model” to examine how resources, agency, aspirations, and prevailing gender relations may shape women’s marital decisions and wellbeing. The analysis responds to public narratives that frequently attribute delayed marriage and divorce …

Waring Library Society Newsletter, Fall 2026, Waring Library Society, Waring Historical Library, Medical University Of South Carolina, J. G. Reves, Joann Livingston Zeise, Jahliah Brown, Tabitha Samuel, Jude Arendall

The Waring Library Society Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Constitutional War Powers: Law & Strategy From The Revolution To Cyberconflict, Matthew C. Waxman

Faculty Books

Many believe that the power to start wars is the most important issue of constitutional war powers-and perhaps the most important issue of constitutional law altogether. Yet this fixation on the power to start wars obscures equally important questions. Who has the power to prepare for war, deter it, conduct it, decide its aims, or end it? Although many democracies wrestle with these constitutional questions, the United States stands apart in that no other written constitution has had to function over time across such dramatic transformations in national military power and radical swings in strategy for wielding it. To show …

Society Of Tennessee Archivists Annual Meeting Program, 2026, Society Of Tennessee Archivists, Janine Winfree, Jill E. Anderson, Sandra Campbell, Kathleen Feduccia

Society of Tennessee Archivists Annual Meeting programs

Program of the Annual Meeting of the Society of Tennessee Archivists held in Memphis, Tennessee on 2026 October 8-9.

Tennessee Archives Month Proclamation, 2026, Tennessee. Office Of The Governor

Tennessee Archives Month proclamations

Proclamation issued by the Governor designating October 2026 as Tennessee Archives Month.