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Remembering Me: Big Data, Individual Identity, And The Psychological Necessity Of Forgetting, Jacquelyn A. Burkell

FIMS Publications

Each of us has a personal narrative: a story that defines us, and one that we tell about ourselves to our inner and outer worlds. A strong sense of identity is rooted in a personal narrative that has coherence and correspondence (Conway, 2005): coherence in the sense that the story we tell is consistent with and supportive of our current version of ‘self’; and correspondence in the sense that the story reflects the contents of autobiographical memory and the meaning of our experiences. These goals are achieved by a reciprocal interaction of autobiographical memory and the self, in which memories …

Most Frequently Downloaded Items In February 2016, Unl Digital Commons, Paul Royster

Institutional Repository Information

Taking advantage of a 29th day this leap year, the UNL Digital Commons supplied 580,677 downloads for the month. The 250 most frequently downloaded are listed below.

Overall, the repository supplied 123,646 downloads of those 250 items, plus another 457,031 downloads of 46,975 other items not among the top 250. There were 23,017 items that were not downloaded during the month. This represents an average of 8.3 downloads per available item; and 67.5% of available items were downloaded at least once.

February's total was an increase of 15.9% over February 2015 and a 26.2% increase over February 2014 (helped in …

Wrl Newsletter March 2016, Rebecca Seipp

WRL Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Tracking 50 Plus Years Of Growth In Scholarly Output In The School Of Medicine And Health Sciences, The Milken Institute School Of Public Health And The School Of Nursing, Anne Linton, Thomas Harrod, Paul Levett

GW Research Days 2016 - 2020

The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library serves the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Milken Institute School of Public Health, and the School of Nursing. Over the last half century, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the more recently incorporated Schools of Public Health and Nursing, have experienced substantial growth in their research enterprise and a corresponding increase in scholarly communications. Using statistics and metrics derived from bibliographic databases, this poster will track the growth in scholarly output from 1960 to the present. Number of publications will be tracked and additional metrics will be explored. These metrics include …

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, March 2016, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

The Strange And Beautiful Sorrows Of Ava Lavender, Maggie Mason Smith

Publications

No abstract provided.

Healthy & Sustainable Living Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Presentations

Cooper Library recently hosted its first Tiger Talk, which focused on stress management and healthy living.

In the spirit of that Talk we’ve also put together a display of books about healthy and sustainable living. On display are books about yoga and meditation, nutrition, stress management, sleep, and sustainable and green living.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n7, March 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Common Read
-- Community Read
-- Connect, Create, Innovate, Succeed!
-- RodCon
-- Upcoming Events

Caroliniana Society Annual Gifts Report - March 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society - Annual Report of Gifts

Contents:

Presidents - The University South Caroliniana Society..... p.1
Address by Dr. Don H. Doyle..... p.2
Report of Gifts to the Library by Members of the Society During the Past Year..... p.21
Papers of the Best and Hext Families, 1782-1944..... p.21
William A.B. Davenport Papers, 1778, 1856-2011..... p.48
Mack Family Papers, 1863, 1868, 1870-1912..... p.53
Walsh Family Papers, 1895, 1899, 1915-1927..... p.173
Miscellaneous Items (Manuscripts, Letters, Photographs, Books, etc.)..... p.187
Selected List of Printed South Caroliniana..... p.227
Pictorial South Caroliniana..... p.231
Endowments and Funds to Benefit the South Caroliniana Library..... p.245
Members of the University of South Carolina Guardian Society..... …

Ryan Matura Library Faculty Newsletter Number 8, Sacred Heart University

Library Newsletters

This issue features “Open” educational resources. They can be legally copied, re-edited, and distributed as an alternative to resources of any kind -especially textbooks. Also featured is Browzine, a web site and app that enables you to browse, read, and monitor the Library’s digital journals.

Volume 36, Number 1, March 2016 Olac Newsletter, Marcy Strong, Autumn H. Faulkner, Richard N. Leigh, Jan Mayo, Tj Kao, Jay Weitz, Lisa Romano

OLAC Newsletters

Digitized March 2016 issue of the OLAC Newsletter.

Who’S To Judge? The Conundrum Of Evaluative Criteria For Autoethnographic Research, Robert Schroeder

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

Writing autoethnographic research is inherently subjective, messy, idiosyncratic, political, and transformative (of both the author and the reader) and is therefore the antithesis of quantitative empirical (positivist) research; research which wraps itself in the objective (the non-I) and makes claims of universality and generalizability. Obviously the criteria that journal editors, reviewers, and readers will use to evaluate autoethnographic writing must be radically new and different. What makes this new research valid or rigorous — what makes it research? Begin to explore how we might create and use evaluative criteria for autoethnographic research, or if we should even attempt to create …

“They Kind Of Rely On The Library”: School Librarians Serving Lgbt Students, Shannon M. Oltmann

Information Science Faculty Publications

This research examines school librarians’ perspectives on collecting LGBT materials. Based on qualitative interviews with thirty-one school librarians, this project found generally strong support for collecting LGBT materials. School librarians discussed serving their communities, having resources for all students, and meeting the needs of diverse students. In addition, they shared several ways that school libraries can counter bullying: creating a bully-free zone in the library, collecting LGBT and anti-bullying materials, collaborating with guidance counselors and teachers, suggesting particular books for certain students, being a supporter of students, and positioning the school library as a safe space.

Need Help? Contact Your Liaison Librarians!, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Need Help? Contact Your Liaison Librarians!

Criss Chronicles, Volume 6, Issue 2

Criss Chronicles Newsletter

This edition of Criss Chronicles features From the Dean's Desk, The Information Exchange, Conversation with Melinda Kozel, Focus on Resources: Women: Transnational Networks, From the Archives: The Fine Arts Press Collection at the Criss Library, Copyright Corner, and an Events Calendar.

Rrh Library Newsletter, March 2016, Libraries At Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health authored publications and proceedings

Newsletter sections include: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; The Perfect Cup of Tea; Used Book Sale

There's No Stopping Us Now! Why Systematic Staff Training Keeps The Organization Moving Forward, Lisandra R. Carmichael, Stephanie Weiss, Lauren Newton

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Libraries have shifted from repositories of materials to centers of innovation and community-based learning. Many library services changed to accommodate the shift; some staff find this difficult and perplexing and it has led to technological wariness and resistance to change. To address this we developed a continuous in-house professional development program. We will discuss barriers and enablers to establishing a program and unintended benefits, such as reducing perceived inequalities among staff, increasing trust, and empowering staff.

Reimagining Academic Library Fundraising: An Evening At The James E. Brooks Library, Molly Allen

Library Scholarship

This article describes the Brooks Library Gala and Silent Auction, held annually at the Central Washington University Library.

So ... What Do Librarians Really Think About Our Discovery Tool?, Shilpa Rele

Librarian Publications & Presentations

In Spring 2015, a group of librarians at the LMU Library, as part of their service on the library’s EBSCO Discovery Service Evaluation Task Force surveyed all librarians at LMU to understand their perceptions of OneSearch+ (EBSCO Discovery Tool) and its usefulness in their liaison areas. The goal of the survey was to understand whether they found relevant sources that they were looking for, any challenges they encountered while conducting their searches, to improve our instance of OneSearch+ based on the survey feedback and to identify next steps. This presentation will highlight some of the feedback ranging from librarians being …

Committee On Institutional Cooperation 2014-2015 Annual Report: The Power Of The Collective, Committee On Institutional Cooperation

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Launched in 1958 by the university presidents as the academic counterpart to the Big Ten Athletic Conference, the CIC connects faculty and staff across the fifteen campuses to increase opportunities, save money, and solve problems. Throughout the years, CIC leaders have developed a nationally recognized portfolio of effective programs and initiatives that leverage resources and expertise and amplify our collective impact in the wider world. With a focus on recruiting, retaining, and engaging faculty, the CIC’s academic leadership programs are considered to be among the best professional development opportunities in higher education. By enhancing the leadership capabilities of faculty and …

How Readers Discover Content In Scholarly Publications, Tracy Gardner, Simon Inger

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

This report is the output of a large-scale survey of readers of scholarly publications (n=40439) and their behaviour in the discovery of journal articles and online books. The survey was conducted during October, November, and December of 2015. While usage statistics and analytics gathered by publishers, libraries and intermediaries can give us a partial view of discovery behaviour, there are many gaps in the knowledge that these can provide which we have endeavoured to fill by asking readers what tools they use in discovery.6

This survey builds upon previous surveys conducted by the authors in 2005, 2008 and 2012. For …

A Golden Opportunity: Legal Research Simulation Courses, Leslie A. Street, Shawn G. Nevers

Library Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Student Appreciation Day Tomorrow, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Join us Wednesday, March 2 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. for therapy dogs, snacks, live music, and giveaways. We can't wait to see you there!

New And Improved Visualdx: More Diagnoses, More Images. Now Available In Our Favorite Diagnostic Differential Builder, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

More diagnoses, more images. Now available in our favorite diagnositic differential builder.

Sci-Hub Unmasked: Piracy, Information Policy, And Your Library, Edward Sanchez, Carrie Russell

Library Faculty Research and Publications

The article discussed the relative ease with which hackers can access library content and describe concrete steps that libraries can and should take to limit infringement. Topics discussed includes the anatomy and consequence of an attack, Sci-Hub's anonymous proxies and infringement of licensing terms.

The Distractions Of Technology, Kimberly Mattioli

Articles by Maurer Faculty

Since the moment I became a librarian, I have had a problem with technology. It’s not that I can’t keep up with the developments or that I can’t figure out ways to incorporate technology into my work. My problem is much simpler in a way—I find technology too distracting. With my desktop, my phone, and my iPad sitting in my office, how could I not be drawn to the glowing screens and the limitless websites before me? The Internet is never-ending, and so too, it seems, is my ability to be distracted by it. With a little dedication, however, I …

Book Club: Eating Wildly, Central Washington University

Brooks Library Events

Discssion of the book, Eating Wildly: Foraging for life, love and the perfect meal by Ava Chin. One Book, One County Selection 2016.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 040, Number 23, February 29, 2016, Grand Valley State University

2015-2016, Volume 40

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Crossing Borders: Adventures In International Legal Research, Anne Burnett

Presentations

An overview of the resources and processes for researching international law topics in classroom H.

Lanthorn, Vol. 50, No. 46, February 29, 2016, Grand Valley State University

Volume 50, July 13, 2015 - June 6, 2016

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