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Understanding Faculty Engagement With Transformative Publishing Agreements, Andrea Goldstein Shipper, Marlowe Bogino, Daniel G. Kipnis, Benjamin H. Saracco

Libraries Scholarship

Transformative agreements, also known as read and publish agreements, are a journal subscription model used to facilitate both access to scholarly content and Open Access (OA) publishing for researchers. The Rowan University Libraries (RUL) have adopted 17 of these agreements in addition to supporting an OA publishing fund. This research study aims to discover how the use of these agreements has influenced perceptions of OA publishing and publishing decisions of faculty.

Prrla Members Digital Preservation Landscape, Pin Pin Yeo, Suqing Liu, Pimnapa Amaritworachai

Research Collection Library

The research aimed to assess the current state of digital preservation practices among PRRLA (Pacific Rim Research Libraries Alliance) member libraries. A literature review on digital preservation in academic libraries was conducted. Information was gathered through surveys and interviews. focusing on policies, staffing, skills, funding, collection maintenance and services related to digital preservation. Additionally, the study explored the role of AI, and future trends in digital preservation. Challenges and best practices for sustainable digital preservation were highlighted.

Anderson University Student Handbook, 2025-2026, Anderson University - South Carolina

Handbooks

The Anderson University student handbook for the 2025-2026 school year.

Visual Literacy, English Learners, And The Slider, Kristin Lems

Faculty Publications

The article looks at some of the ways “degrees of intensity” can be taught and practiced with visual supports such as sliders, graphs, or emojis, with a focus on English learners of all ages.

From Classroom To Community: ​Puh 495 Service-Learning And Park Activity Research ​, Ysabel Calderon-Wyant, Kathryn Corvey

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Fall Expo Poster Presentation

• Service-Learning

Smoking And Sleep In Adults: Actigraphic Evidence For Less Efficient, Shorter Duration, And More Fragmented Sleep In Nicotine User And Nonuser, Candy Nguyen, Brionna Smith, William Wagner, Karen Cropsey, Karen Gamble, S Justin Thomas

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Fall Expo Online Poster Presentation

• Health Sciences & Health Professions
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Diet Impact On Depression And Anxiety, Rani Patel

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Fall Expo Online Poster Presentation

• Health Sciences & Health Professions
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Does Emdr Therapy Reduce Anxiety Symptoms In Trauma Survivors More Effectively Than Traditional Talk Therapy?, Deedra L. Treece, Brianna Dotson

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Fall Expo Online Poster Presentation

• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Social Media And Self-Esteem, Erin Norris

Expo Student Presentations

2025 Fall Expo Online Poster Presentation

• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Usa Libraries Newsletter - V. 1, No. 1 (Fall 2025), Usa Libraries

USA Libraries Newsletter

Library News

What’s new at USA Libraries?

Library Personnel News // Lorene Flanders

Welcome to Vivienne Auvil! // Gail Kouame

Fall Semester at the Marx Library // William Baker & Kaitlyn Moody

Fall Semester at the MCOB Library // Amia Baker

The Healing Arts Exhibition at the Biomedical Library // Gail Kouame

USA Libraries Hosts ACHE NAAL OER Conference // Lorene Flanders

Summer Seminar & Professional Development // Muriel Nero

USA Libraries & LifeSouth Celebrate a Milestone // Heather Hoven-Glass

McCall Library Public Tours // McCall Archives

In Memoriam: Robert “Robbie” Runderson // Ellen Wilson

Research Round-Up

Spotlighting library tips, …

Proactive Aging: A New Aging Programming Framework For Cooperative Extension, Jeong Eun Lee, Eunbea Kim, Yulri Kim, Eva Kahana

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Traditional Extension programs for older adults often adopt a reactive approach, focusing on addressing age-related challenges after they arise. While these programs can be beneficial, a proactive aging model offers a more comprehensive and empowering approach. The concept of proactive aging, emphasizing preventative strategies for maintaining and improving wellbeing, has been well-established in the literature (Kahana et al., 2014). By adopting this model, Cooperative Extension can significantly enhance its services for older adults. This paper proposes innovative program ideas grounded in the proactive aging framework. Such programs are more engaging as they foster self-efficacy and empowerment, encouraging participants to actively …

Stay Independent: Enhancing Healthy Aging In Iowa And Louisiana, Sarah L. Francis, Elizabeth Gollub, Savannah Schultz

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This evaluation study assessed the impact of Stay Independent participation on topic familiarity and the likelihood of making a recommended behavior change among community-residing older adults. Stay Independent focuses on the nutritional needs of older adults, emphasizing Whole Person Wellness and the Health Belief Model. It was initially created in Iowa for community-residing adults aged 60 and older and has been adapted for cultural appropriateness in Louisiana. Stay Independent is a healthy aging program consisting of six standalone food and health modules. It is offered both virtually and face-to-face (F2F) in Iowa and Louisiana. Participants who attended Stay Independent between …

An Analysis Of Mergers In The Presence Of Uncertainty In Renewable Energy Integration Costs, Wassim Daher, Jihad Elnaboulsi, Mahelet G. Fikru, Luis Gautier

Economics Faculty Research & Creative Works

This study examines how uncertainty in renewable integration costs affects the profitability of mergers among energy producers. As the energy sector shifts toward decentralized renewables, centralized producers face industry-wide and firm-specific cost uncertainties due to the variable and intermittent nature of distributed generation. Although previous models have examined mergers in the presence of greener energy, they have largely assumed deterministic costs and ignored the impact of the dual sources of uncertainty on merger profitability. This study incorporates both industry-wide and private shocks into renewable integration costs, using two theoretical models – without and with uncertainty – to identify how these …

Anti-Union Regulation And The Opioid Crisis, Kelly Chen, Samia Islam

Economics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Existing literature provides ample evidence of the detrimental impact of de-unionization on various determinants of individual health. However, there is a lack of direct empirical research linking de-unionization to objective health outcomes. By leveraging the differential timing of Right-to-Work law implementation across four states in the United States, we quantify the role of union presence in opioid misuse. Using a synthetic control method, our analysis reveals a persistent decline in unionization rates in the affected states within 4-6 years of RTW enactment. This reduction precipitated a considerable increase in both nonfatal and fatal overdoses, as measured by opioid-related treatment admissions …

Utahns’ Perceptions Of Risk Related To Poor Air Quality Differ By Demographics & Location, Bailey Hughlett, Sydney O'Shay, Cris Meier

Utah People and Environment Poll (UPEP)

Air pollution poses a significant threat to Utahns’ health, shortening Utahns’ life expectancy by two years (1). Air pollution can cause and worsen many illnesses and conditions (1). Individuals’ perceptions of how susceptible they are to health risks related to air pollution and how severe these risks are for them vary across demographic characteristics. This study investigated demographic differences in Utahns’ perceptions of health risks related to air pollution in the state. Specifically, we examined differences in how Utahns perceive risk based on their political identity, gender, education level, geographic location, and disability status. Understanding how people perceive risk across …

Catalogs, 2025-2026, Anderson University - South Carolina

Catalogs

The 2025-2026 graduate & undergraduate academic catalog and introduction to the university.

Ai In Law Libraries: Discussing Ethical Considerations And A Way Forward, Joshua Levine

Library Staff Articles

This review examines the AALL 2025 program “AI in Law Libraries: Discussing Ethical Considerations and a Way Forward,” focusing on the ethical challenges artificial intelligence presents for law librarians and legal professionals. The author highlights discussions on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, responsible and transparent use of AI, risks such as hallucinations and bias, and broader concerns including environmental impact and the future of human labor. The review emphasizes that the program raised important questions rather than definitive solutions, underscoring the need for ongoing, profession-wide dialogue as AI continues to evolve.

The Article Processing Charge (Apc) Costs How Much?, Tracy M. Cole

Open Access Week 2025

Ways to work with USA Libraries to avoid expensive APC charges and publish Gold Open Access.

USA Libraries, Acquisitions Librarian, Tracy M. Cole, shares how university faculty can publish journal articles and avoid expensive article processing charges, or APC’s. The session will explore the USA Libraries three different transformative agreements that will make your article immediately Gold Open Access, all while avoiding the APC cost barrier. In addition, the session will include a general primer on the types of Open Access, as well as why it matters for research impact, teaching, and access to knowledge.

Review Of How To Win Environmental Victories, By Richard S. Groover, Phd, Shalini Upadhyaya

Virginia Journal of Science

Book Review:

Groover, Richard S. 2025. How to Win Environmental Victories. Nighthawk Publication, 116 pp.

Incorporating The Framework Into The Music History Curriculum, Or, How To Not Teach The Same Thing Three Times In One Day, Lina Sheahan

Library Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Art And Film: Addressing Autistic Stigma Through A Cultural Disability Festival At Pace University, James Lawler

Social Justice Week

A presentation given as part of Social Justice Week 2025, discussing the Disability is Diversity annual film festival at Pace University. Prof. Lawler presented some of the themes of the film festival and screened three short films from previous years' festivals.

Technical Appendix: Analysis Of Innovation Applications And Value Driven By Aigc Technology—An Early Investment Perspective In The Chinese Market, Siyuan Ma, Mengyu Wang, Tianyi Zhang

Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics

Following the introduction of generative AI/AIGC concepts and applications, it is necessary to clarify two related technical concepts: machine vision (CV) and convolutional neural networks (CNN). Computer Vision (CV) is a discipline that studies how to convert inputs such as images, sounds, and videos into a language that computers can understand. Taking 2D images as an example, all images can be broken down into very small pixels, each of which can be converted into a number (based on grayscale) or a combination of numbers. The number represented by each pixel is the feature of that pixel, and combining these numbers …

The President's Column, Laura Slavin

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

Interview With The Past President: Crystal Gates, Camille Mccutcheon

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

Government Documents For All: Statistical Abstract Of The United States, Tim Dodge

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

Member Spotlight: Paula Lenor Webb, Blair Jones

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

Preserving The Poetic And The Ephemeral: Archiving The Summer Seminar Of The Arts, Samantha Mcneilly

The Southeastern Librarian

The Summer Seminar of the Arts Papers, housed at the Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) Library, document a lively and eclectic arts festival that took place in Montgomery, Alabama, from 1969 to 1983. The collection brings together correspondence, manuscripts, broadsides, and ephemera, including unexpected items such as a poem typed on aluminum foil, from some of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, including U.S. Poets Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winners. This article explores how archivists managed the unique challenges of processing a small literary collection filled with delicate and experimental materials. By blending standard archival practices with creative …

The Teaching Librarian's Role In College Reading, Lori Spradley

The Southeastern Librarian

Reading is an essential function for everything people learn. The main goal of reading is for readers to interpret, comprehend, and receive meaning from the text. Academic reading differs from standard reading. It is a complex form implemented throughout all subjects in higher educational institutions. Academic reading involves a detailed and critical approach, whereas standard reading is casual and typically involves briefly skimming over information. Students entering college are often unprepared to comprehend the complicated reading materials and manage the heavy reading load required for their class assignments. To be successful in college, students must understand different terminology and styles …

Postmortem: Understanding The Life And Death Of A Multi-Year Writing Program In An Academic Library, Catherine Bowers

The Southeastern Librarian

A shared interest in a month-long novel writing event inspired two reference and instruction librarians to develop a serialized program built around writing and research. Through leveraging resources and partnerships, the librarians planned to foster creativity and confidence in research writing skills within an ethos of community. This project relied on multiple forms of outreach and assessment with an intention that would be meaningful and valuable to the students. The goal from the beginning was to develop an event that incorporated the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education, fit the library’s mission, …

Printz Award Titles In Mississippi Public Libraries: A Collection Analysis, Ally Watkins, Harley Rogers, Melissa Dennis

The Southeastern Librarian

The Michael L. Printz Award is presented annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) to recognize one book as the Printz Award winner and up to four books as Honor books. In areas of rapid growth like young adult (YA) publishing, librarians may add books recognized by an award as part of their collection development practice. The number of Printz Award winner and Honor books in a Mississippi library’s holdings can be viewed as a standard to see if Mississippi is falling behind or keeping up with trends in young adult publishing. Building on research completed for an …