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Introduction Of Joan Boand, Delivered At The Gvsu Enrichment Dinner On June 5, 2013, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Introduction of Joan Boand, delivered at the GVSU Enrichment Dinner on June 5, 2013 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

A Review Of “Digital Libraries And Information Access: Research Perspectives”, Margaret Heller

University Libraries: Faculty Publications and Other Works

This article reviews the book Digital Libraries and Information Access: Research Perspectives.

Open Access Publishing And Intellectual Freedom: Remembering Aaron Swartz, Brendan Ryan, Andrée Rathemacher

Technical Services Faculty Presentations

Slides and other materials related to a presentation on open access at the 2013 Rhode Island Library Association Annual Conference, Navigating a Sea of Change. The presentation was part of a broader discussion on open access and Aaron Swartz. It took place on June 4, 2013 at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI.

The abstract for the presentation reads: "After an introduction to the concept of Creative Commons and the tragic case of Aaron Swartz, join the panelists in discussing open access, scholarly publishing and the flow of information as they relate to libraries."

Role Of Panjab Digital Library In Digitizing Manuscripts: A Case Study, Pardeep Rattan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A manuscript is basically a hand-written or inscribed piece of information on bark, leaf, cloth, metal, paper or any other material in any composition. This may be a combination of letters, pictures, symbols, maps, figures etc. with knowledge content about the art, culture, history and science of a civilization. The word manuscript was originated in 16^th century from Medieval Latin word “Manuscriptus” from Manu by ‘hand’ + Scriptus ‘written’. The preservation of manuscripts is of utmost importance to protect and save the rich cultural and heritage history of a civilization/ nation. The paper in hand is an …

Fruits Of Their Labors Digital Collection: A Case Study, Elizabeth Smart, Kristi Young

Journal of Western Archives

University folklore archives are expanding collections through cultural documentation projects run by students and community members. These new collections are a rich source of potential digital content. Bringing these collections online requires keeping the research audience in mind with thoughtful processing, modernizing traditional folklore archives description techniques, and working collaboratively with multiple library departments. The end results include expanded holdings and new digital resources for local historians.

Faculty Information And Research Needs: A Qualitative Study Of Lesley University And Episcopal Divinity School Faculty, Marilyn Geller, Library Assessment Workgroup

Library Reports

In the summer of 2011, the Library Assessment Workgroup began an investigation into the Lesley University and Episcopal Divinity School faculties’ information needs for research and teaching. By exploring faculty members’ perceptions of the library, and behaviors as researchers and instructors, we hoped to discern how well the library addresses their needs. The resulting project is a qualitative analysis of Lesley University and Episcopal Divinity School faculty members’ use of the library in the research and instruction process. Through twenty-five interviews and 3 focus groups, we studied the information-seeking strategies of forty members of the faculties. The examination focused on …

Lanthorn, Vol. 47, No. 63, June 3, 2013, Grand Valley State University

Volume 47, July 2, 2012 - June 3, 2013

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Coffee Table Books From The Gpo Collection, Orange County Public Law Library

Government Documents (General)

Bibliography and photograph of a display of government documents at Orange County Public Law Library.

Vision For 2020, Teresa Fishel

DeWitt Wallace Library Reports

Our vision for the DeWitt Wallace Library of 2020 is to expand and build up our current vibrant and active space for engaging scholars. We want a library that contributes to the transformative experience for all students as well as a space that will attract faculty to utilize our space, resources, and expertise for collaborating on digital projects. We want to continue to be a community gathering space where all points of view can be shared and civil discussions can take place. We want to be a welcoming center of learning and understanding.

Review Of Jump-Start Your Career As A Digital Librarian: A Lita Guide By Jane Monson, Marsha Miles

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

The article reviews the book "Jump-Start Your Career as a Digital Librarian: A Lita Guide," edited by Jane Monson.

Institutional Repository Annual Report: Ay 2006-2007, Erika Gearing

ScholarsArchive@JWU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

The Thinker 1.06, Amy Thompson

Library Newsletters

The Thinker newsletter for June 2013.

Leveraging Campus Partnerships And Creating Library Advocates, Jessica Alverson, James Lefager, Kate Daniels

Staff Publications - University Libraries

Representatives from the libraries and faculty instructional technology support unit at a mid-sized, private university discuss several cross-departmental collaboration projects, including: a university-wide mobile learning initiative, the integration of library widgets into the course management system, and the creation of course-specific online research tutorials. Speakers from both units discuss benefits and potential hurdles associated with cross-departmental collaboration.

West Virginia Libraries 2013 Vol.66 No.4, Pamela Coyle

West Virginia Libraries Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Five Ways To Inspire Your Library's Tomorrow, Today, Kate Ross, Micquel Little

Lavery Library Faculty/Staff Publications

Academic libraries are learning how to demonstrate their value via evidence based assessment. This is a complex process for the long term road ahead, which is currently under heavy construction. In the meantime, this presentation will guide you through thinking about practices you are currently performing and how to evaluate them in order to provide a more immediate overview of your value and support of academic learning on your campus. Lavery Library has chosen five areas of service to share during this presentation. These five areas each demonstrate a different influence the library has on facilitating learning. They also demonstrate …

Econtent Quarterly - Preview Issue, Sue Polanka, Mirela Roncevic

University Libraries' Staff Publications

This is the preview issue of the journal econtent Quarterly, published by the America Library Association. eContent Quarterly is edited by Sue Polanka and Mirela Roncevic, whose deep knowledge of the e-content landscape and vast library and editorial experience combine to bring focus to the journal’s purpose. Polanka and Roncevic have a history of previous collaborations, including the development of the 2011 title E-Reference Context and Discoverability in Libraries: Issues and Concepts. Roncevic is also a contributor to Polanka’s No Shelf Required blog.

Lister Hill Letter - June 2013, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

Marketing To Individuals: Insights From The Library, Jill Emery

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

This presentation focuses on how library systems support user purchases and which sales channels are involved.

Volume 33, Number 2, June 2013 Olac Newsletter, Marcy A. Strong, Bruce Evans, Christina Hennessey, Jan Mayo, T.J. Kao, Jay Weitz, Bojana Skarich

OLAC Newsletters

Digitized June 2013 issue of the OLAC Newsletter.

The Twenty-First Century Black Bag: Mobile Delivery Of Health Care Information And Implications For Health Science Library Collection Development, Elizabeth Retzel Bucciarelli

Graduate Capstone Projects

Mobile devices such as electronic tablets and smart phones have had a tremendous impact on the delivery of health and medically-related information for health care professionals. These innovative information tools are now used regularly at the patient bedside and in clinical care settings to enhance patient education and to access information regarding best practices, and point-of-care diagnostics and treatments. Presumably, then, institutions which educate students in the health sciences must also teach and acclimate them throughout their allied health programs to integrate and apply these health information delivery tools into clinical practice. This project will review the last five years …

Jay P. Graves' Waikiki Mansion: Spokane's Touch Of Hawaii, Stephanie Plowman

Foley Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.

All Work And No Play: New Reference Librarians And Stress, Anne Larrivee

Library Scholarship

Poster presented on the stresses of new reference librarians.

The Cupola: Scholarship At Gettysburg College - Promotional Flyer, Janelle L. Wertzberger

All Musselman Library Staff Works

Promotional/informational piece aimed at faculty, based on 2012-13 annual report of Gettysburg College's institutional repository.

The Cupola: Scholarship At Gettysburg College - Institutional Repository Report 2012-13, Janelle L. Wertzberger

All Musselman Library Staff Works

First annual report for Gettysburg College's institutional repository, The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg College. Covers January 2012-May 2013.

Link Up The Sticks: Access And Barriers To Professional Development For Small And Rural Academic Librarians, Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, Echo Leaver, Deborah Tritt

Faculty Publications

Participation in continuing education and professional development are crucial to the practice of librarianship as a thriving profession. However, increasingly tight budgets, stagnant salaries, small staff, and lack of access to current technologies may prevent active academic librarians who work on small and rural campuses from fully participating in professional development. As the duties of the modern librarian continue to evolve, efforts to ensure access to quality ongoing training for 21st-century information professionals from all areas of the North American landscape remain paramount. This study explores how academic librarians in small or rural library environments keep up with modern library …

The Role Of A News Media Information Resource Centre In Preserving National Heritage: The Case Of The Nation Media Group Library And Archives, Augustine Gitonga

Libraries

The Nation Media Group Information has a Library-cum-Archive serving the company and the Kenyan public. It holds back issues of newspapers since1959 when the first paper was published to current. Bulky print copies have been scanned and are now available in easily-accessible and retrievable digital format.The process is still ongoing to also digitise the photographic content available.As a media resource centre, it captures the nations heart beat in both images, text, audio and audiovisual format. Fromthe resources available books, documentaries, publications and advertorialshave beenpublished. This helps current and future generations relate with the journey the nationhas taken in the past.It …

The Self-Publishing Phenomenon, Robert P. Holley

School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications

No abstract provided.

To Rda Or Not To Rda, Anne D. Foust

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Libraries And Total Quality: Making The Patron A Partner, Todd Bruns, Rendong Bai

Faculty & Staff Research & Creative Activity

Libraries began to see service competition for the first time in the 1990s, due to the Internet and Google. The necessity of being more customer-focused became apparent, and this resulted in the creation of LibQUAL+, a tool developed to quantitatively measure the quality of customer service (Saunders, 2007). While LibQUAL+ serves as a first step toward increasing quality and value for patrons, library commitment to responding to survey results is essential.

Although LibQUAL+ has been used by a wide range of libraries, this paper focuses on the use of LibQUAL+ by academic libraries, using two university libraries (Vanderbilt University and …

Getting A Good Read, Todd Bruns, Rendong Bai

Faculty & Staff Research & Creative Activity

Libraries began to see service competition for the first time in the 1990s, due to the Internet and Google. The necessity of being more customer-focused became apparent, and this resulted in the creation of LibQUAL+, a tool developed to quantitatively measure the quality of customer service (Saunders, 2007). While LibQUAL+ serves as a first step toward increasing quality and value for patrons, library commitment to responding to survey results is essential.

Although LibQUAL+ has been used by a wide range of libraries, this paper focuses on the use of LibQUAL+ by academic libraries, using two university libraries (Vanderbilt University and …