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How To Search Cinahl Video, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Conducting a Literature Search in CINAHL video is now available. This video provides an introduction to CINAHL the Cumulative Index to Nursing Allied Health Literature nursing database and explains the steps to perform a literature search using subject headings and keywords.

For additional video tutorials, check the library's YouTube channel.

Friends Of The Tmc Library Event, Katie Prentice

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The Friends of the Texas Medical Center Library invite you to a Book & Author Event featuring local physician and writer Dr. Ricardo Nuila, speaking about his new book The People’s Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine, Friday, April 21, 2023, 6:00 pm, at the TMC Library. The event will begin with a reception and an opportunity to browse silent auction items before Dr. Nuila’s program begins.

Data For Caveat Emptor-Scan Quality Of Elsevier’S Digital Backfile Pdf Collection, Gregory M. Nelson, Paul Kj Robbins

ScholarsArchive Data

The data set contains two Supplementary Files that contain (1) metadata for 31 of Elsevier's journal backfile packages and (2) metadata and results of a PDF scan quality study.

Law Library Blog (April 2023): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

No abstract provided.

Connecting Their Stories: Black Educators’ Experiences Within Cultural Heritage Institutions That Document The Long Arc Of The Civil Rights Movement, Constance Marie Caddell

Theses and Dissertations

This study aims to examine Black educators’ experiences within cultural heritage institutions that are documenting topics that include the long arc of the American Civil Rights Movement. Black educators are powerful conduits of the African American story because they align with African American cultural heritage institution’s goals to foster equality, identity, pride, and honor in the community. These shared goals lead to Black educators using teaching methods that liberate, advocate, and empower students. This allows them to share new knowledge, strategies, techniques, and concepts on diverse topics. Considering their fundamental mission, it is essential to gain an awareness of the …

Investigating Awareness And Usage Of Electronic Information Resources By The Engineering Students Of Nmims (Deemed To Be University), Mumbai, Ravikumar Bellary, Prashant Manchare, Shivanand Sadlapur

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

During Covid-19 restrictions, electronic information resources have become a prominent source in the library. Most of the university academic activities heavily depend on electronic resources because they are easy to share, refer and communicate to the audience. This study investigates the awareness and usage of electronic information resources subscribed to by the university library. The well-designed online questionnaire helps to collect data from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Integrated engineering programs. A total of 232 filled questionnaires were received for the study. The data analysis shows that 91.38 % of the respondents know that electronic resources are available in the library, and …

Make An Institutional Repository With Zero Budget And Easy Steps On Google Scholar: An Innovative Approach For Library Professionals., Zameer Hussain Baladi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

An institutional repository (IR) is a digital collection that archives and provides access to an institution's scholarly and creative output, such as a university, research organization, or museum. The purpose of an IR is to collect, preserve, and share the intellectual work of an institution, making it accessible to a wider audience. An IR typically includes research articles, conference papers, theses and dissertations, preprints, reports, datasets, multimedia, and other scholarly and creative works produced by faculty, staff, and students. An institutional profile in Google Scholar can function as an institutional repository. While it may not have all the features and …

Leadership And Job Performance Of Library Personnel In University Of Abuja, Nigeria, Oluwatola Kolawole, Solomon Oluwatise Abomoge, Odion Evans Kakulu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examined the level of leadership and job performance of library personnel in University of Abuja, Nigeria. Survey research methodology was used with a total sample size of 202 library personnel in University of Abuja library using simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected mainly through questionnaire and analyzed using frequency distribution and descriptive statistics. The result revealed that the leadership of the University of Abuja library consulted his staff in taking decision at the same time a team player, friendly and provided mentorship to his subordinate. It was also revealed that respondents were of the opinion that leadership …

Librarians Present Panel At Asdah Conference, Katherine Van Arsdale

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Resurfacing Women Printers' Names And Contributions To The Printing Industry During The Hand Press Era, Daniela Rovida, Tang (Cindy) Tian

Journal Articles

In August 2022, we began a project aimed at researching the names of women printers, in hopes of honoring these remarkable women and inspiring future generations to celebrate their legacy.

Fulcrum, Newsletter Of The Furman University Libraries. Issue 18, Madeline Shaw, Kathie Sloan

Libraries Institutional Records

• From the Director
• Libraries Host Americans and the Holocaust Exhibit
• Baptist Church Records Microfilm Scanning
• Greek New Testament Manuscript
• Asian American Research
• New Digital Collection Showcases Furman's Pathway to Desegregation
• The Duke Endowment Libraries 2022-2023 Cohort
• CLP: What's in a Rename?
• LGBTQIA+ @ Furman Timeline
• Locating Legacies of Slavery Database
• Library Student Advisory Group
• Senior Spotlight
• 2023 Southern Scholarship Recipients
• Faculty Scholarship Reception

Finding Harmony: Social Tags And Name Authority Records In The Popular Music Domain, Kabel Nathan Stanwicks, Hemalata Iyer

University Libraries Faculty Scholarship

Libraries and cultural institutions use cataloging and metadata standards to describe works and those responsible for creating them. These standards are used to create name authority records (NAR) to collocate creators’ works under single, authorized versions of their names. NARs employ controlled vocabulary to describe individuals and disambiguate names. NAR production is costly; therefore, few are updated when standards are revised, and controlled vocabularies are slow to adapt to a rapidly changing information landscape. Artificial intelligence provides opportunities to leverage social tagging to update and enhance NARs, while simultaneously improving user search and discovery. Our research demonstrates that social tags …

Open Access Without Open Access Values: The State Of Free And Open Access To Law Reviews, John R. Beatty

Law Librarian Journal Articles

This study examines 648 currently published law journals to determine the amount of freely available content and whether the journals have adopted open access behaviors. Although most of the journals have volumes available online for free, the usual hallmarks of open access, including open licenses and clear reuse policies, are absent.

U.S. Government Information Resources For Accountability On U.S. Assistance To Ukraine, Bert Chapman

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

Provides detailed coverage of U.S. Government information resources documenting accountability for U.S. civilian and military assistance to Ukraine. Includes U.S. laws, agencies involved in U.S. arms export policy, Defense Department resources and data, Defense Dept. Inspector General reports, Government Accountability Office reports, congressional committee hearings, a letter from a congressional committee to the Secretaries of Defense and State and U.S. Agency for International Development administrator, congressional debate, and congressional recorded votes.

Textiles In Isu Collections: Milner Special Collections, Rebecca Fitzsimmons

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

Presentations and panel discussion at University Galleries with ISU faculty members Dr. Melissa Johnson (Associate Professor, Art History & Visual Culture), Dr. Jennifer Banning (Professor of Fashion Design & Merchandising; Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection Director), and Rebecca Fitzsimmons (Special Collections Librarian, Milner Library). This event featured presentations by panel members discussing selected textiles from the permanent collections of University Galleries, the Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection, and Milner Library Special Collections. Highlighting the chosen pieces, the discussion explored themes relating to the technical and conceptual meaning of textiles and how viewers can approach textiles with curiosity and critique. Panel …

Trends In Application Of Web 2.0 Tools And Social Networking Sites In Libraries Of Higher Education Institutes, Lalitha Poluru, Prabha Vaghora, Pradeep P, Surya Naveen Kantubhuktha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

An attempt was made to explore the usage of Web 2.0 applications and Social Networking Sites (SNS) for providing information services by libraries at selected higher education institutes in Europe, North and South America. The websites were surveyed through content analysis method that is used for a qualitative approach, as to find the details of the applications of Web 2.0 tools and SNS. Out of 72 library websites visited, only 61 libraries (48 libraries in Europe and 13 libraries in both North and South America) have adopted Web 2.0 tools and SNS. The present study reveals that though the implementation …

Towards A Creative Use Of Social Media Tools In The Delivery Of Academic Library Services In Nigeria, Anna Nkechi Ogunkeyede Mrs, Ayodele Oluwafemi Akinola, Ayodele Olabode Fagbemiro

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Social media tools have obviously brought about a paradigm shift in the delivery of library services in Nigeria. The paper explores the applicability of various social media tools in the library and how social media tools have proven useful in academic libraries. Aside from the benefits of social media tools in academic libraries, the paper highlighted the potential challenges of using social media tools in library services in academic libraries, in particular, the lack of awareness of the university's social media accounts among library users. Despite the identified challenges of social media tools for academic library service delivery, the paper …

From Daunting To Doable: A Practical Approach To Building Inclusive Libguides, Jennifer Elder

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a pedagogical approach that many universities promote to their teaching faculty to help them design courses that are accessible to all learners. After librarians at our library took a course on Universal Design for Learning, we asked, how could we apply Universal Design for Learning principles to create more inclusive LibGuides? At first, we were overwhelmed by the wide range of possible accessibility and UDL features that we could incorporate into our LibGuides. We wondered if there might be a way to identify or prioritize effective UDL elements to include in a LibGuide. We …

#Goals: Library Partnerships For Instruction Strategic Planning Success, Melissa Dennis

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

The Research and Instruction Department of UM Libraries has worked closely with campus units to create a longstanding partnership of library skills embedded into first year classes called the First Year Instruction Initiative (FYII). Incorporating information literacy and critical thinking skills into these curriculums has allowed us to expand our reach to teaching students, both synchronously and asynchronously. In particular, the Center for Student Success and First Year Experience and the campus Qualitative Enhancement Plan became library partners for inclusion in the classroom. Through academic advising, academic support services, first-year initiatives, military and veteran support and all things student success …

Canvas Research Modules: Meeting Students Where They Are, Denise Woetzel, Lynn Riggs

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

Since Fall 2020, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College librarians discovered some new post-COVID realities for our college including: more online asynchronous classes being offered; short semester sessions; the declining number of instructors requesting information literacy sessions for their classes; and fewer students visiting our campus libraries. During the Fall 2020 semester, librarians started to discuss how we could create research modules in our Canvas learning management system. Instructors could then request to be added to a specific Canvas research module so they can copy over the module into their course sections in Canvas. Considering the fact that the our librarians …

Applying Acrl’S Framework “Scholarship As Conversation” To Teach Undergraduates Article Anatomy Through Active Learning, Jessica Varsa, Justin B. Ingels

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

In Fall of 2022, UGA Libraries Faculty conducted IL instruction for hundreds of undergraduate First-Year Odyssey students. As part of this required course, library faculty are faced with the challenge of conducting workshop-style instruction through a one-shot format, focusing on both integral library skills and how to interpret a research article. R&I Librarian, Jessica Varsa worked with Dr. Justin Ingels, Public Health faculty, to develop a lesson plan on reviewing and interpreting academic journal articles through the lens of the ACRL’s’ Framework that embraces active learning strategies.

This presentation will provide a critical reflection about active learning techniques used in …

Implementing Universal Design Of Instruction In Information Literacy (And Almost Anything Else): The Success Of Our Students Depends On It., Peter R. Dean

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

This proposal focuses on the importance of universal design when teaching either one-shot library instruction or semester long information literacy courses. This presentation will discuss how all students can benefit from a course that is barrier-free to students who have already self-disclosed as students with disabilites.

This presentation also will discuss the intense reluctance of students with disabilities to self-disclose at the college level. And how some students may not even be aware of the fact that they have a learning disability—making it even more importance to implement (and hence include) universal design principles into your teaching methodologies.

In this …

Training Student Assistants On Diversity Literacy Through A Cross Departmental Mentorship Program., Rebecca J. Hunnicutt, Jessica Garner

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

This presentation will focus on a unique collaboration between library departments to train student assistants with an emphasis on inclusive excellence literacy. As Georgia Southern University made Inclusive Excellence a central theme in the university’s strategic plan, the University Libraries wanted to ensure that student assistants also receive diversity literacy skills that directly translates to their current role at the library. The Access Services and Technical Services Departments joined forces to create a student assistant mentorship program that includes professional development workshops offered by the University Libraries Diversity Council. This program is focused on connecting diversity and inclusive excellence literacy …

Ithaka S+R Us Library Survey 2022: Navigating The New Normal, Ioana G. Hulbert

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

The Ithaka S+R Library Survey has examined leadership and strategic perspectives in the field by surveying library deans and directors nationally on a triennial basis since 2010. The research project’s overarching goals are to provide the library community with a valuable data source to inform decision making and track the emerging opportunities and challenges leaders face in steering their organizations. In fall 2022, we surveyed library leaders at not-for-profit four-year academic institutions across the United States, with a response rate of 42 percent based on 612 responses.

In this sixth iteration of the project, we continued to track high-level issues …

From Idea To Functional Etd: Experiences From The University Of Novi Sad, Serbia, Mirjana Brković, Tatjana Tošić, Tatjana Zubić

The Journal of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This paper reviews different phases of introducing and usage of Electronic Theses and Dissertations – ETD at the University of Novi Sad with special emphasis on specific requirements, challenges and further directions of development and use of ETD systems at the University.

The Suitability Of Hybrid Library Services To Open And Distance Learners In Nigeria, Ukoha O. Igwe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In Nigeria, open and distance learning has become widely accepted. Even though there are a myriad of educational problems, workers, politicians, school leavers, and the public are finding the distance learning system a convenient and flexible mode to acquire education.

Libraries are indispensable in every facet of higher education. Adequate library support for distance learners is mandatory for the qualitative delivery of instruction and learning. The development of hybrid libraries has definite benefits for distance learners. It is imperative to create virtual learning environments and libraries without borders to reach multitudes of learners at various locations.

Several institutions are approved …

Cultural Competency In Universities And Library Services: Definition And Review, Brady Lund Dr, Maoka Dikotla Dr, Matlala Mahlatji, Ting Wang, Awojobi Esther Abosede

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cultural competency is critical aspects that requires proper management in view of the fact that institutions of higher learning worldwide are more diverse with the greater rate of international student enrollment, expansion of opportunities for women and ethnic minorities, and increase in more affordable options for achieving a degree. This qualitative study sought to presents a literature review of the concept of cultural competency as it pertains to the provision of educational and library and information services at institutions of higher education. This literature review explores the various definitions for cultural literacy, how the concept has been used in higher …

The Campus Research Data Management Landscape, Ellie Dworak

Library Faculty Publications and Presentations

An overview of data management planning and its importance in a university setting.

Jwl Living Library Event: Borrow A Human Book And Read, Margaret Adeogun

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Conservation And Preservation Of Manuscripts In The Nazrul Academy Town Library: A Study And Proposal For Their Modernization, Kousik Samanta, Subhas Chandra Majhi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

Presently information technology age, most of user’s are dependent on digital information, but we have to go to library for very rear and ancient information. Manuscripts are the major source of information to know about the historical facts, cultural heritage and bygone traditions of the previously. Libraries are the only safe place were preserved manuscripts, old records like hand written, poems, documents, letters etc. The manuscripts collection and preservation are influence to the human community, researcher can measure the usefulness of worth collection, who they are able to access them. The present study represents to conserve and preserve the …