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Redeeming The Information Overload: A Case Study On Doon University , Dehradun, Manoj Kumar Pant Mr., Udita Negi Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Higher education in India is in a process of transition, from traditional, colonial and static system to a more competitive system based on global market philosophy. The present survey provides an insight to the status of information awareness and literacy among the students of Doon University. Thus, there is a pressing need for empirical analyses to identify the extent to which university students are information-literate.

10 New Jmc Yearbooks Added To The Jdc, Kelsey Duinkerken, Msi

Jefferson Digital Commons News

Jefferson Medical College yearbooks (published under various titles) are a rich source of Jefferson history. Scott Memorial Library and University Archives and Special Collections have been preserving the yearbooks by digitizing and uploading them to the Jefferson Digital Commons. Yearbooks from 1899 to 1960 were digitized previously and ten more years have been completed and added to the JDC in the latest phase of the project.

Scitech News- 69(3)-2015

Sci-Tech News

Columns and Reports

From the Editor 4

SciTech News Call for Articles 4

Division News

Science-Technology Division 5

Conference Reports

S. Kirk Cabeen Travel Stipend Award recipient 15

Diane K. Foster International Student Travel Award recipient 16

Call for Survey Participation, Science Technology Division (DST) Strategic Plan Revision 17

Chemistry Division 18

Conference Reports

Marion E. Sparks Award recipient 23

Chemistry Division member report 24

Engineering Division 26

Engineering Division Awards Report 33

Conference Reports IEEE Continuing Education Stipend recipient 35

Bonnie Hilditch Award recipient 36

The Conference Experience as a Candidate by Dee Magnoni 38

Aerospace Section of the …

Research And Publication Productivity Of Librarians In Public Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Sarah Okonedo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study reports the publication output of librarians in public universities in South-west, Nigeria. The descriptive survey method was used for the study. 166 copies of the questionnaire were administered to librarians in both federal and state university libraries. In response, 142 copies were retrieved indicating a response rate of 85.5%. The data was analyzed using frequency count, percentages, mean and standard deviation. Findings indicated that the publication output of librarians between 2009 and 2014 was relatively high. Librarians publish more in international journals than local journals and, librarians are motivated to publish mostly for promotion. Challenges to publication efforts …

Evaluation, Mary O'Kelly, Joe Fennewald, Marianne Ryan

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

The panelists represent three libraries that have created new and exciting spaces for students to study, learn, and create: the Knowledge Commons at Penn State, the Knowledge Market at Grand Valley, and the 1South Collaborative Commons at Northwestern. Each panelist has used various methods to collect data about the space’s use and effectiveness, including field observations, interviews, Google analytics, perceptual data from student evaluations, and the participatory design approach. The presentation will focus on the development of these spaces and what was learned about student behavior from these evaluation methodologies.

Innovative Technology, Krista Graham, Nate Hill

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

Panelists will discuss the creation of two innovative technology spaces. CURVE at Georgia State University is a technology-rich discovery space designed to support the research and digital scholarship of students, faculty, and staff; while the 4th Floor at Chattanooga Public Library is an experimental civic laboratory and makerspace with a focus on information, design, technology, and the applied arts. This panel will discuss the planning process and design thinking that went into building these unique spaces, as well as the technology and services provided to patrons.

2015-08 Library Impact Statement For Edc 302x Seminar For Jumpstart, Mona Niedbala

Collection Development Reports and Documents

Library Impact Statement in response to new course proposal for EDC 302X Seminar for Jumpstart. This class was supported with no need for additional resources. Responding library faculty: Mona Niedbala. Requesting faculty: Susan Brand.

Stop, Collaborate And Listen, Lisandra R. Carmichael, Maria Atilano, Cat Silvers

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Libraries are under pressure to demonstrate their value within their educational institutions and in their communities. The University of North Florida is in the process of a rebranding project to update its image and to address concerns including student success, retention, and time to degree. The presenters will propose skills to strengthen library relevance that are applicable to all libraries by using three simple steps:

1. STOP - Evaluate where you are. Assess your current practices and determine areas for improvement.
2. COLLABORATE - Identify opportunities for partnerships with organizations or groups whose goals align with yours.
3. LISTEN - Garner feedback from …

From Closed Stacks To Data Visualization: The Renovation Of A 1970s Library To Incorporate Digital Literacy, Jean Ferguson

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

Undergraduate researchers at the University of California, Berkeley undertake a rigorous curriculum involving the need for deep knowledge of their chosen discipline, as well as skills in research methods, digital literacy, communication, and more frequently, the ability to work with data. Programming for two renovated floors of the Moffitt Library, the undergraduate library at UC Berkeley, has involved taking into consideration how to provide spaces for students to learn and practice new skills, while remaining connected to the core mission of the library in providing research-based learning.

The James K. Moffitt Undergraduate Library at UC Berkeley opened in fall 1970. …

Undergraduate Learning In Libraries: Space Design For Academic Course Transformation And Re-Thinking Campus Culture, Ilana Stonebraker, Tomalee Doan

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

At Purdue University, the Libraries participate in a provost-initiated, campus-wide course redesign program for student success called Instruction Matters: Purdue Academic Course Transformation (IMPACT). As part of the campus strategic plan, this program aims to bring active-learning to foundational courses traditionally taught through lectures. Purdue librarians recognized the IMPACT program as one way to enter the conversations burgeoning on campus about the nature of learning, curriculum design, and how space design impacts potential learning. Purdue identified a need for active learning spaces on campus where redesigned classes could be held.

This presentation will cover the renovation of three prototype classrooms …

Student Curators And Exhibit "Labs" In Libraries, Beatriz B. Hardy, Jennie A. Davy

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

Our presentation focuses on creating and using exhibit spaces in academic libraries as laboratories for students. It is based on our experiences developing a student-curated exhibit program at the College of William and Mary (W&M) using existing spaces and designing exhibit “lab” space for the new library at Salisbury University. The presenters formerly worked together at W&M’s Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), Bea Hardy as director and Jennie Davy as exhibits curator. Hardy is now dean of libraries at Salisbury University.

W&M’s emphasis on undergraduate research and a desire to create authentic assessments for humanities students inspired the SCRC staff …

Gps – Gateway Personalized Service – Connecting Students With The Resources They Need, Denise M. Fritsch, Ann Schultz

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

How do I print my transcripts? Where do I get a FAFSFA form? How do I drop a class? I need help with math, who can tutor me? Can I get a student ID? Librarians get all kinds of questions that don’t necessarily have anything to do with traditional “library services,” like database and collection inquiries. This summer, Gateway Community and Technical College is embarking on an Information Commons like none other. It’s tearing down barriers to ensure seamless transactions for students, more engagement with staff and faculty and encouraging teamwork to provide superior customer service. Individual departments including the …

Creating Accessible Electronic Course Materials, Nicole Stevens Edge

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

As part of Michigan State University’s goal to provide universally accessible web content, the library’s Course Materials Program has been focusing on ways to make electronic course packs more accessible. This lightning round will address our approach and workflow in creating accessible electronic documents, which in turn create a better user experience for all students.

We will demonstrate how each step in the creation of these materials contributes to meaningful accessibility, and how we’ve adapted several technologies to streamline the labor component while enhancing quality. From the initial stages of scanning materials and ensuring accurate Optical Character Recognition, to structuring …

Small Budget + Big Transformation = Huge Impact: Creating The Collaborative Commons At The University Of Texas Libraries, Catherine I. Hamer

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

If your library building is not newly constructed or renovated in the last few years, your students have probably alerted you to their need for more electrical outlets, group study spaces, and collaborative work areas with integrated technology. Not to mention your tired looking furniture and outdated color schemes.

At the University of Texas Libraries, we responded to our students with the Collaborative Commons, a 3,500 square foot transformative makeover unveiled in August 2013. Informed by student input, it was designed to facilitate academic success by creating a vibrant, color-saturated study area with integrated technology, robust wi-fi, outlets for every …

Furniture Industry Panel, Mike Bahr, Michelle Carpenter, Mark Walters

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

Panelists from three major furniture designers, Haworth, Herman Miller and Steelcase, all located close to the Grand Valley campus, will share their stories about using furniture to revitalize and repurpose spaces for both large and small spaces. They’ll talk about matching function to form, designing for maximum flexibility, catering to the needs of different age groups, and, along the way, address what librarians need to bring to the table when they work with furniture designers.

"Excuse Me. Is That A Video Studio In Your Library?", Eric Kurt, Lori S. Mestre

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

Do you get questions from users who have the need to check out cameras or equipment to create a video for a project? Have you wondered what it would involve to create or convert a space that patrons could use for video or audio creation and editing? Does this all seem too daunting or expensive? It is doable and this presentation will give you examples of ways to create a program on limited funds.

Although many faculty and teachers now require student projects to be presented in a multimodal format, it is rarely feasible for each department or school to …

Hiring The Strength Of Weak Ties: Building A Team For Innovation, Jeff A. Steely

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

Network theory demonstrates the importance of “weak ties” for diffusion of innovation. Weak ties are the agents who bridge the gap between two otherwise distinct communities or cultures. Librarians often find themselves in this role, serving as conveners of interdisciplinary groups or interpreters of cultural practices. I believe we can strengthen our libraries’ ability to serve this connecting role if we apply some theory in both how we make hiring decisions and how we utilize professional development funding.

In this presentation I plan to bring together several concepts for understanding culture and connection to create a model for hiring and …

From The Commons To The Spartan Floor: Enhancing Digital Literacy Through Technology-Integrated Spaces, Christina Mune, Sharon Thompson

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

While Learning and Research Commons have become, well, common, in university libraries, San Jose State University’s Library has sought to move beyond the Commons or even makerspaces to create a technology-integrated learning environment within the library that addresses the digital literacy needs of our students while providing the comfortable, collaborative areas they seek. An entire floor of the library has been dedicated to this effort and christened the “Spartan Floor” (in honor of our school mascot). The Spartan Floor is made up of four components:

• Integrated technologies, including mediascapes, a touchscreen table, an interactive whiteboard, and digital signage.

• Student Computing …

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Transfabing: Taking The Library From A Place Of Consumption To Creation, Peace Ossom Williamson, Katie Musick Peery

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

The presenters will discuss the conceptualization and creation of the University of Texas at Arlington FabLab in the Central Library. A fab lab, or a fabrication laboratory, is a space providing software and equipment to be used in digital fabrication. These spaces provide users the opportunity to work with other creative and inventive individuals and provide them with open access to technology. The UTA FabLab is a teaching facility focused on the application of cutting-edge technology in the development of professional skills, including teamwork and iterative design knowledge as well as specific technical knowledge.

The University of Texas at Arlington …

Re-Thinking Community Needs Assessment To Drive Value, Lanell E. White

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

Re-Thinking Community Needs Assessment to Drive Value

Lanell White, MSI

The information environment has continually changed over the past several years. Libraries face many challenges: changes in mission and strategy, restructuring, stagnant budgets, shrinking teams, increased scope of responsibility, and pressures to transform information delivery. At the same time, end users have grown to expect ubiquitous access to content across a variety of devices, with tools for learning, analytics, visualization, and productivity seamlessly integrated.

Now more than ever, it is critical to have a fact-based understanding of community needs so that the library can successfully deliver information products and services …

From Dandelion Seed To Cottage Garden: The Transformation Of User Experience In The Msu Libraries, Christine Tobias

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

The user experience movement is gaining momentum in public and academic libraries. While it is not a new phenomenon, its adoption and adaptation into a library’s organizational culture can bring unexpected challenges. In June 2014, the MSU Libraries created a User Experience (UX) unit in the Public Services division and in a short time, has established a solid and reputable team of UX practitioners. This success, however, was not achieved overnight.

The transformation of user experience at the MSU Libraries began as a solo effort of one librarian who understood the importance of assessment practices in library services. Through planting …

Building Fundraising Momentum: Message, Relationship, And Alliance Essentials, Mary M. Somerville

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

To raise $33M for facility renovation, Auraria Library leaders used user-centered principles and practices to catalyze constituency engagement, create shared vision, and build stakeholder partnerships. In particular, participatory design outcomes informed and energized essential fund development activities: to create messages, further relationships, and forge alliances. These fund raising essentials distinguish the Auraria Library signature approach to fundraising.

Message building: In 2009, library staff learned to apply mixed methods to generate user-generated research results. They exercised these new proficiencies in an investigation, over several months, of student learning needs. ‘Paper and pencil’ surveys, focus group sessions, and participant observation logs generated …

Conversations-Aspirations: Services Reimagined, David Votta, Michelle Bradley

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

In the fall of 2013, the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) staff began training in the process and framework of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation; part of ALA "Libraries Transforming Communities" initiative. The basic tenet of the Harwood philosophy is the concept of "Turning Outward"; literally changing one's orientation to the community and not inward to your own organization. From the Harwood Institute; "Turning Outward makes the community and the people the reference point for getting things done."

Concurrent with the training MCLS began utilizing the new skills to conduct Harwood "community conversations" across the region. Conversation attendees …

Where You And I Are Going To Spend The Rest Of Our Lives:” What A Future Library Looks Like When There Is No There...There, Corey Seeman

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

In the notably bad 1959 film, Plan 9 from Outer Space, filmmaker Ed Wood, Jr. opened with Criswell making the prophetic statement: “We are all interested in the future, for that is where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives. And remember my friend, future events such as these will affect you in the future.” For many of us, including Criswell, the future is far off towards the distant horizon. We’ve talked in library circles about things such as Google glass, drones, self-driving cars, 3D printers, etc, but our core work has not really changed …

Architects, Tod Stevens, Karen Fairbanks, Jeffery Scherer

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

For whom are we designing libraries? Architects from Stantec, Marble Fairbanks, and MSR Design discuss how they strategically design libraries to align with the pressing needs of their communities. Panelists will explain how utilizing new data tools allows them to think differently about the design process; as well as how the shifting paradigm of academic libraries from books to social spaces is informing the built form. Three case studies in the Re-envisioning Branch Libraries research project will also be presented.

"Diversity + Inclusion = Community" Introduction And Wrap Up, Ruth E. Bryan

Library Presentations

This presentation articulates a definition of "diversity," "inclusion," and "community" as used by the Retreat Planning Committee to frame the speakers and activities at the University of Kentucky Libraries all-staff retreat in August 2015.

Escaping Gravity: One Library’S Journey From Idea To Understanding, Lee Van Orsdel

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

GVSU’s new library was designed to evoke new behaviors, perceptions and experiences among students using the space. The presenters will describe the ideas that drove the design of the Mary Idema Pew Library and share the preliminary findings of a year-long research project that measured how students are actually perceiving and using the space.

Gvsu Library Research Share, Lennie Scott-Webber

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

GVSU’s new library was designed to evoke new behaviors, perceptions and experiences among students using the space. The presenters will describe the ideas that drove the design of the Mary Idema Pew Library and share the preliminary findings of a year-long research project that measured how students are actually perceiving and using the space.

This information is based on research sponsored by Steelcase Education.

The Case For Change: Rethinking Library Services, Staffing, And Spaces, Elliot Felix

Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age

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The Dacus Digest Volume 1 Issue 2, Michaela Eileen Volkmar, Dacus Library

Dacus Digest

Inside This Issue:

A Look At Digital Commons
Submit Your Scholarship
Need A Conference Or Event Site?
How To Create A SelectedWorks Profile
Digital Commons Southeastern Users Group Held At Winthrop
Archival Collections Spotlight