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In Memoriam: Timothy Edward Connor 1942-2015

Journal of East Asian Libraries

No abstract provided.

Reflective Assessment: Opportunities And Challenges, Anne Jumonville Graf, Benjamin R. Harris

Library Faculty Research

Purpose: Librarians engage in assessment for several purposes, such as to improve teaching and learning, or to report institutional value. In turn, these assessments shape our perspectives and priorities. How can we participate critically in the assessment of information literacy instruction and library programming while broadening our view and making room for questions about what we do? This paper explores self-reflection as a method for building on existing assessment practices with a critical consciousness.

Design/Methodology/Approach: In tracing the trajectory of assessment and reflective practice in library literature, the authors conducted a selective literature review and analyzed the potential …

In Memoriam: Ramon Hawley Myers 1929-2015

Journal of East Asian Libraries

No abstract provided.

Ceal Statistics 2015 With Multi-Year Summary And Comparison, Vickie Fu Doll

Journal of East Asian Libraries

No abstract provided.

Notes From The Stacks, February 2016, Friends Of The Brooks Library

Friends of the Brooks Library

No abstract provided.

Issue 40, David Bell

NoteBooth

"Dust, Drough, and Dreams Gone Dry" exhibit; Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Activity; Celebrating African American Month

Citation Apps For Mobile Devices, Mary Van Ullen, Jane Kessler

University Libraries Faculty Scholarship

Purpose

– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the accuracy and functionality of a selection of basic Android and iOS apps for mobile devices designed to generate bibliographic citations.

Design/methodology/approach

– A number of inexpensive or free apps were installed on several different tablets and phones. Book citations in MLA and APA format were generated and evaluated for accuracy.

Findings

– Results show that the majority of the apps tested produced unacceptably inaccurate citations, and many had limited functionality. The best of the apps tested was EasyBib.

Research limitations/implications

– There are infinite combinations of operating systems, apps, …

Connections, February 2016, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Spectators Or Patriots? Citizens In The Information Age, Amrita Dhawan

Publications and Research

In theory, a strong democracy rests on robust citizen participation. The practice in most democracies is quite different. This gap presents a challenge, which can be narrowed by augmenting civic education to bring it up to date with the current information environment and thus give citizens the opportunity to participate. Robert Dahl’s work on democracy provides a model that looks at this problem structurally. He writes about the ideals and the actual institutions necessary for a democracy and if we situate his model in the modern information environment we get a better idea of how to improve civic education. Successful …

Resource Sharing Begins At Home: Opportunities For Library Partnerships On A University Campus, Robert A. Seal

University Libraries: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Purpose

This paper aims to demonstrate that academic library cooperation is not only limited to work with other institutions but also includes partnerships with related campus units. The primary goal of interdepartmental collaboration is to enhance student success, a common institutional priority in the twenty-first century.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper offers examples of successful library/campus collaboration along with goals, advantages, disadvantages and challenges of such activity. Elements necessary for success as well as the importance of project assessment are emphasized.

Findings

Many opportunities for cooperation exist, especially with student development, centers for teaching excellence, information technology, academic departments, writing centers and …

Metadata Guide For Stars, Sai Deng, Peter Spyers-Duran

Libraries' Documents

No abstract provided.

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - February 2016, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.

More Happy Than Not, Maggie Mason Smith

Publications

No abstract provided.

23 Minutes, Maggie Mason Smith

Publications

No abstract provided.

Oscar Award Nominees Display, Maggie Mason Smith

Presentations

And the Oscar goes to…Each film on display has a label indicating the category or categories in which it was nominated; each winner has a sticker indicating the category or categories in which it won. Catch up on an award-worthy film you may have missed, or re-watch a favorite before this year’s Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 28th.

Nebraska Libraries - Volume 4, Number 1 (February 2016)

Nebraska Libraries

Editor’s Message

Featured Nebraska Library: Do Space -- Rachel Kenny interviews Rebecca Stavick

Making Makers -- Christine Haeffner

Hastings Public Library Makerspace -- Erica Rogers

Council Bluffs Public Library’s Adult Makerspace -- Creighton Cammerer

Making Space -- Denise Harden

Making Your Own Makerspace: Success of the UNO Criss Library’s Creative Production Lab -- Jacqueline Mitchell

Technical Services Round Table -- Emily Dust Nimsakont

The Knee Bone’s Connected to the... -- Dana Abbey & Christian Minter

Digital Watercooler -- Emily McIllece

Book Bites: Book Reviews (and More!)

Editorial Policy

Submission Policy

Upcoming Events Calendar

Picture This: Cochrane-Woods Library

Grace Chen Retires

Journal of East Asian Libraries

No abstract provided.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n6, February 2016, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- RodCon Approaches!
-- Spotlight on Youth
-- Blind Date With A Book
-- Career Readiness
-- Upcoming Events

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, February 2016, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Just Give ‘Em Something New? How We Think About Innovation In Libraries, Jennifer A. Bartlett

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

Innovation is widely considered to be an essential component of a successful library, but what does it mean? This issue's "New and Noteworthy" column focuses on just a few of the many recent books and articles discussing the innovation and why it needs to be a topic of conversation and action among library and information services leaders.

[Review Of] Scholarly Metrics Under The Microscope: From Citation Analysis To Academic Auditing, Adrian K. Ho

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Annotate The Web: Four Ways To Mark Up Web Content, Robin Camille Davis

Publications and Research

Web annotation has been a pipe dream almost since the birth of the Internet itself. Commenting in the margins of a text itself is so simple for paper and print, yet replicating the experience online remains elusive. In this article, I examine four tools for private or public web annotation. Hypothesis and Genius offer users a shareable way to annotate webpages line by line and start conversations in the margins. Pinboard and Evernote allow users to organize and save web documents and add private annotations.

Planning And The Future Of The Academic Library: An Annotated Bibliography, Gregory Smith

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Academic libraries have changed significantly in recent years. At least to some extent, their evolution has been the product of planning rather than passive acceptance of, or reactive response to, environmental conditions. This document introduces readers to nearly 20 sources—representing the fields of business, higher education, and library/information science—that convey important insights into library planning. Academic library planning increasingly reflects a context in which educational and other institutions are held accountable for the outcomes of their decisions. Planning presumes the existence of useful data streams. Successful implementation of a strategic plan entails attention to organizational development and budget planning. Library …

Planning And The Future Of The Academic Library: An Annotated Bibliography, Gregory A. Smith

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Academic libraries have changed significantly in recent years. At least to some extent, their evolution has been the product of planning rather than passive acceptance of, or reactive response to, environmental conditions. This document introduces readers to nearly 20 sources—representing the fields of business, higher education, and library/information science—that convey important insights into library planning. Academic library planning increasingly reflects a context in which educational and other institutions are held accountable for the outcomes of their decisions. Planning presumes the existence of useful data streams. Successful implementation of a strategic plan entails attention to organizational development and budget planning. Library …

Research Software Sustainability: Report On A Knowledge Exchange Workshop, Simon Hettrick

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Without software, modern research would not be possible. Understandably, people tend to marvel at results rather than the tools used in their discovery, which means the fundamental role of software in research has been largely overlooked. But whether it is widely recognised or not, research is inexorably connected to the software that is used to generate results, and if we continue to overlook software we put at risk the reliability and reproducibility of the research itself. The adoption of software is accompanied by new risks - many of which are unknown to the majority of the research community. The practices …

A Letter From Your Library Liaisons, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• What's New? Overdrive @ Georgia Southern
• Citation Workshops in the Henderson Library
• Credo Information Literacy Modules
• Writing Tutor in Henderson Library's Learning Commons

Library Education And Development Newsletter, Volume 9, Issue 3, Uno Library Science Education

Library Education and Development (L.E.A.D.)

This issue of the Library Education and Development Newsletter features Advice from the Frontlines from Gavin Flint, Student Spotlight on Rachel Prieksat, Announcements, and Professional Development.

Clinicalkey Now Available, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

ClinicalKey drives better care by delivering fast, concise answers and deep access to evidence. It contains all of Elsevier's medical and surgical content in one dynamic resource, giving you access to over 900 top books, over 500 top journals, thousands of videos, and millions of images.

Need Help With Research? Drop By The Erc To Meet With A Medical Librarian!, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Starting February 1, 2016 Mondays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fridays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Jason Coleman Profile

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.