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Review Of Studying Students: A Second Look, Juliann Couture Jan 2014

Review Of Studying Students: A Second Look, Juliann Couture

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Redefinitions And The Growing Importance Of Library Collaboration, Ivan Gaetz Jan 2014

Redefinitions And The Growing Importance Of Library Collaboration, Ivan Gaetz

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


The Sound Of The Crowd: Using Social Media To Develop Best Practices For Open Access Workflows For Academic Librarians (Oawal), Jill Emery, Graham Stone Jan 2014

The Sound Of The Crowd: Using Social Media To Develop Best Practices For Open Access Workflows For Academic Librarians (Oawal), Jill Emery, Graham Stone

Collaborative Librarianship

For the past nine months, Graham Stone and Jill Emery have been promoting OAWAL: Open Access Workflows for Academic Librarians on a blog site, through Facebook ™, through Twitter ™, and at inperson events in both the USA and UK to raise awareness of open access management issues in academic libraries and in an attempt to crowdsource best practices internationally. The in-person meetings used a technique known as the H Form, which can be applied to other areas of academic librarianship. This overview outlines the current project, focusing on feedback received, highlights some of the changes that have been made …


Collaboration As A Key Component Of Library Service: A Presidential Perspective, Courtney Young Jan 2014

Collaboration As A Key Component Of Library Service: A Presidential Perspective, Courtney Young

Collaborative Librarianship

Collaboration has been a vital part of my professional career and has been essential in every position I have had in higher education and now as President of the American Library Association, 2014-2015. The successes that collaboration has fostered underscores my resolve for it to have a continued role in my work.


The Blended Desk And Its Consequences On Collaboration, Christopher Magee, Michael Perini Jan 2014

The Blended Desk And Its Consequences On Collaboration, Christopher Magee, Michael Perini

Collaborative Librarianship

This article discusses the complications arising from the implementation of the “blended desk” model in an academic library and its influence on intra-organizational collaboration. Blended desks combine the physical spaces of traditional Circulation and Reference desks and staff in an arrangement with a new desk and multi-skilled individuals. Traditionally dissimilar mentalities and skill sets of the Circulation and Reference personnel along with a culture reflecting typical academic hierarchy all create impediments to the success of this service model. Given this, various reconsiderations of the blended desk model are suggested.


Top Trends And Libraries – 2015 Is Our Year, Lori Bowen Ayre Jan 2014

Top Trends And Libraries – 2015 Is Our Year, Lori Bowen Ayre

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Review Of “Using Social Media To Promote International Collaboration”, Alison Hicks Jan 2014

Review Of “Using Social Media To Promote International Collaboration”, Alison Hicks

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Review Of The Embedded Librarian’S Cookbook, Megan E. Welsh Jan 2014

Review Of The Embedded Librarian’S Cookbook, Megan E. Welsh

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Review Of The Machiavellian Librarian: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, And Influencing Stakeholders, Courtney Fuson Jan 2014

Review Of The Machiavellian Librarian: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, And Influencing Stakeholders, Courtney Fuson

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Building Capacity Of Librarians For Knowledge And Skill Development: A Case Study Of Nine Institutions Of The Consortium For Advanced Research Training In Africa (Carta), Oluwaseun Ireti Obasola Mrs., Ayodele J.A. Alonge, Benedict A. Oladele, John Eyers Jan 2014

Building Capacity Of Librarians For Knowledge And Skill Development: A Case Study Of Nine Institutions Of The Consortium For Advanced Research Training In Africa (Carta), Oluwaseun Ireti Obasola Mrs., Ayodele J.A. Alonge, Benedict A. Oladele, John Eyers

Collaborative Librarianship

Librarians have an important part to play in supporting research, training and developing the knowledge economies of nations. The changing roles of librarians and the attendant new skills and knowledge required to play these roles are a major challenge for libraries and librarians in developing countries, especially those in Africa. To meet this challenge, the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) seeks to promote development through advanced research training. In achieving this vision, librarians need to be empowered with knowledge and skills required to support teaching, learning and research in the continent. This is being implemented through the …


The Pivot: Phase 2 Of 2cul Technical Services Integration, Kate Harcourt, Jim Leblanc Jan 2014

The Pivot: Phase 2 Of 2cul Technical Services Integration, Kate Harcourt, Jim Leblanc

Collaborative Librarianship

The Columbia and Cornell University Libraries’ partnership (2CUL) is now in its fifth year. Its composite acronym (2CUL), which condenses a doubling of the two participating libraries’ initial letters, summarizes both vision and mission: a broad integration of library activities in a number of areas – including collection development, acquisitions and cataloging, e-resources and digital management, and digital preservation, and reciprocal onsite use of collections. A key component of the partnership is 2CUL Technical Services Integration (TSI), an initiative funded by a generous three-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to plan for the merger of technical services operations. …


Published Librarian Research, 2008 Through 2012: Analyses And Perspectives, Selenay Aytac, Bruce Slutsky Jan 2014

Published Librarian Research, 2008 Through 2012: Analyses And Perspectives, Selenay Aytac, Bruce Slutsky

Collaborative Librarianship

This research paper reviews published library science literature from 2008 through 2012 using a purposive sample of 13 Library and Information Science (LIS) journals. The texts of 1,778 LIS articles were analyzed and classified as research versus non-research. Of these articles, 769 (43.1%) determined as research were examined in order to collect data on numerous variables including authorship, topic, type of research, data collection, and data analysis techniques. The selected LIS journals draw a representative sample of practitioner research with 438 (57%) research articles solely written by practitioners, 110 (14.3%) research articles written collaboratively by at least one practitioner and …


From An Autonomous To A Collaborative Website Redesign Process: The University Of Denver Libraries Experience, Shea-Tinn Yeh, Christopher C. Brown Jan 2014

From An Autonomous To A Collaborative Website Redesign Process: The University Of Denver Libraries Experience, Shea-Tinn Yeh, Christopher C. Brown

Collaborative Librarianship

Librarians traditionally have insisted on designing and developing the library’s website in-house. An inhouse developed website allows librarians full control of its design, content, and delivery. The library website is also distinguished by its research orientation compared to the university’s marketing-driven purposes. However, in the age of gaining competitive advantage by promoting campus branding, shared services, and collaborative initiatives by various administrative units, libraries could be a stronger partner with other campus departments. This article describes the University of Denver Libraries’ transformation from an autonomous information silo to an integrated Web portal within the University’s Marketing & Communication division. In …


Library Innovation And Collaborative Librarianship, Ivan Gaetz Jan 2014

Library Innovation And Collaborative Librarianship, Ivan Gaetz

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Working Together: Joint-Use Canadian Academic And Public Libraries, Rachel Sarjeant-Jenkins, Keith Walker Jan 2014

Working Together: Joint-Use Canadian Academic And Public Libraries, Rachel Sarjeant-Jenkins, Keith Walker

Collaborative Librarianship

The research purpose was to learn about existing joint use public-academic libraries in Canada including their establishment, structure, benefits, and challenges and to determine the requirements for successful partnerships. Following a literature review, a short survey was conducted to gather data on the number, location, and types of public-academic library partnerships. In-depth telephone interviews were then held with key personnel from joint use libraries to learn more about the libraries and the nature of the partnerships. The research surfaced three unique examples of joint use public-academic libraries. In addition, key requirements for successful partnerships that were posited through the literature …


Two Approaches To Collaborative Information Literacy Instruction At A Small Engineering School, Conor Cote, Scott Juskiewicz Jan 2014

Two Approaches To Collaborative Information Literacy Instruction At A Small Engineering School, Conor Cote, Scott Juskiewicz

Collaborative Librarianship

Two librarians at a small STEM academic library have partnered with professors to develop and teach chemistry and writing courses. These librarians have successfully worked with professors to serve as an active presence within the classroom. This article describes the challenges of navigating the typical obstacles librarians face when attempting to integrate information literacy into the curriculum, reflects on the benefits of these collaborations, and touches on strategies for implementing similar programs at other institutions. It outlines two distinct approaches to collaborating with professors on credit-bearing information literacy courses, along with the key steps involved in planning and implementing these …


Review Of “The Bookless Library,” New Republic, Ellen Mackey Jan 2014

Review Of “The Bookless Library,” New Republic, Ellen Mackey

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Marc Isn’T Dying Fast Enough, Lori Bowen Ayre Jan 2014

Marc Isn’T Dying Fast Enough, Lori Bowen Ayre

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


'Transforming’ The Conversation: Rethinking Fair Use In Academic Course Reserves, Ryan F. Buller Jan 2014

'Transforming’ The Conversation: Rethinking Fair Use In Academic Course Reserves, Ryan F. Buller

University Libraries: Faculty Scholarship

The Association of Research Libraries' 2012 publication, Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries, focuses heavily on the concept of transformative use within the fair use analysis. In some cases, the Association of Research Libraries advocates for using the entire work in an electronic format for course reserves. However, current approaches to electronic course reserves and fair use/transformative use arguments are not conducive to utilizing the Association of Research Libraries' recommendations. This article attempts to reframe the conversation by examining fair use in a broad context and the role of the class in the fair …


Educating A New Generation Of Library And Information Science Professionals: A United States Perspective, Krystyna K. Matusiak, Mary Stansbury, Ewa Barczyk Jan 2014

Educating A New Generation Of Library And Information Science Professionals: A United States Perspective, Krystyna K. Matusiak, Mary Stansbury, Ewa Barczyk

Library and Information Science: Faculty Scholarship

This article examines the U.S model of library and information science (LIS) education in light of the changes brought about by information and communication technology. The accepted model of professional preparation in the United States has emphasized graduate education on a Master’s level from LIS programs accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). The authors trace the historical development of this approach and provide an overview of the ALA accreditation process. Furthermore, they examine the strategies of LIS programs in adjusting to the changing information environment, present the debate about the iSchool movement, and discuss the evolution of the core …


The Liaison Connection Issue 7, University Of Denver, University Libraries Oct 2013

The Liaison Connection Issue 7, University Of Denver, University Libraries

The Liaison Connection

Fall 2013 issue of the Library Liaison Advisory Group newsletter from the University of Denver, University Libraries. The newsletter provides information about library collections, services, and research instruction.


Image And Multimedia Resources In An Academic Environment: A Qualitative Study Of Students’ Experiences And Literacy Practices, Krystyna K. Matusiak Aug 2013

Image And Multimedia Resources In An Academic Environment: A Qualitative Study Of Students’ Experiences And Literacy Practices, Krystyna K. Matusiak

Library and Information Science: Faculty Scholarship

The digital environment provides an abundance of images and multimedia and offers a new potential for using resources in multiple modes of representation for teaching and learning. This paper reports the findings of a case study that investigated the use of image and multimedia resources in an undergraduate classroom. The study assumed a contextual approach and focused on different class contexts and students’ literacy practices. The class, which took place in a resource-rich, multimodal environment, was perceived by students as a positive learning experience. The distribution of resources and their role in teaching and learning varied and depended on the …


Partnering With Public Library Services: A Town And Gown Affair, Sarah Cisse Jan 2013

Partnering With Public Library Services: A Town And Gown Affair, Sarah Cisse

Collaborative Librarianship

This article describes the collaborative effort between academic reference and Public Library Services (PLS) in developing and sustaining a resume resources program at a joint-use library. The resume resources workshops are a part of the summer workshop series, Adult Computer Camp, organized by the PLS department at the Alvin Sherman Library (ASL) of Nova Southeastern University (NSU). The summer workshop series offers an innovative variety of workshops to the public featuring online and computer resources. These workshops have been a successful collaboration between these two departments at the ASL, a joint-use or “town and gown” library


Finding Library Solutions In Adjacent Industries, Lori Bowen Ayre Jan 2013

Finding Library Solutions In Adjacent Industries, Lori Bowen Ayre

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.


Crafting Identity, Collaboration, And Relevance For Academic Librarians Using Communities Of Practice, Nora Belzowski, J. Parker Ladwig, Thurston Miller Jan 2013

Crafting Identity, Collaboration, And Relevance For Academic Librarians Using Communities Of Practice, Nora Belzowski, J. Parker Ladwig, Thurston Miller

Collaborative Librarianship

Faculty/librarian collaboration is vital for librarians to remain integral to the academy. We now have an opportunity to change how we perceive ourselves and how we are perceived by faculty and administrators. There are viable solutions for expanding the role of the librarian in ways that could lead to better faculty partnerships. First, librarians must be grounded in a shared purpose and professional identity and establish a contextual framework for our own professional ‘boundaries.’ We cannot create an intersection with the knowledge and experience of others if we do not have an understanding of our own frame. Interviews and investigation …


Selecting A Shared 21st Century Management System, Al Cornish, Richard Jost, Xan Arch Jan 2013

Selecting A Shared 21st Century Management System, Al Cornish, Richard Jost, Xan Arch

Collaborative Librarianship

This paper describes the factors that led the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a 37 institution academic library consortium in the Pacific Northwest, to move to a shared library management system. The steps that the Alliance and its 37 member libraries took over a period of years are summarized, including the work of several research and planning groups and a formal Request for Information process. A subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) process ended in the selection of Ex Libris Alma management system and Primo discovery services for Alliance libraries. The paper also describes the Alliance’s vision for the shared library management system, …


Discoverability Challenges And Collaboration Opportunities Within The Scholarly Communications Ecosystem: A Sage White Paper Update, Mary M. Somerville, Lettie Conrad Jan 2013

Discoverability Challenges And Collaboration Opportunities Within The Scholarly Communications Ecosystem: A Sage White Paper Update, Mary M. Somerville, Lettie Conrad

Collaborative Librarianship

The prominence of mainstream search engines and the rise of web-scale, pre-indexed discovery services present new challenges and opportunities for publishers, librarians, vendors, and researchers. With the aim of furthering collaborative conversations, SAGE commissioned a study of opportunities for improving academic discoverability with value chain experts in the scholarly communications ecosystem. Results were released in January 2012 as a white paper titled Improving Discoverability of Scholarly Content in the Twentieth Century: Collaboration Opportunities for Librarians, Publishers, and Vendors. Following the white paper, this article explores the implications for these findings through review of commissioned studies, research reports, journal articles, conference …


Collaborative Marketing For Electronic Resources: A Project Report And Discussion, Marie Kennedy Jan 2013

Collaborative Marketing For Electronic Resources: A Project Report And Discussion, Marie Kennedy

Collaborative Librarianship

This article reports on the design and findings of a project concerning the feasibility of a collaborative model to benchmark the marketing of electronic resources in institutions of higher education. This international project gathered 100 libraries to move in lockstep through the process of a typical marketing cycle that included running a brief marketing campaign and reporting findings to each other. The findings show good reasons and strong support for this kind of model.


A Window On Library Collaboration In Southeast Asia: Insights And Perspectives Of Lourdes T. David, Janet Lee Jan 2013

A Window On Library Collaboration In Southeast Asia: Insights And Perspectives Of Lourdes T. David, Janet Lee

Collaborative Librarianship

Collaborative Librarianship Advisory Board Member, Lourdes T. David, provides an overview of library collaboration in the Philippines and in other countries in Southeast Asia.


Review Of Interdisciplinarity And Academic Libraries, Ann L. O'Neill Jan 2013

Review Of Interdisciplinarity And Academic Libraries, Ann L. O'Neill

Collaborative Librarianship

No abstract provided.