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Meta-Theoretic Competence For Computational Agent-Based Modeling, Hillary Swanson, Uri Wilensky

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

In the U.S. context, science standards encourage educators to engage students in modeling practices, including computational modeling. While much work has investigated the productivity of computational modeling with respect to students' development of scientific content knowledge, less work has focused on students' development of knowledge and skills for participation in computational modeling practices. A first step in understanding how these practices develop is examining students' activity in the context of computational modeling environments with attention to the productive moves they make. These moves can provide insight into the knowledge they bring to their learning, which may be foundational to the …

Design Forms And Games, Hillary Swanson, Ha Nguyen, Caroline Lavoie, Trilby Nelson

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

This paper introduces a theoretical framework for characterizing design processes as design games. Based on Collins and Ferguson's epistemic forms and games, the framework characterizes design processes as games played by designers to fill out design forms, which are general templates underlying specific design artifacts. We introduce our framework through games involved in human-centered design, describing for each the entry conditions, target form, constraints, and moves. We demonstrate how the framework can be used to characterize design games played by experts in museum exhibit design and urban design. Through similar analyses, the framework …

The Role Of Generative Ai In Qualitative Research: Gpt-4'S Contributions To A Grounded Theory Analysis, Ravi Sinha, Idris Solola, Ha Nguyen, Hillary Swanson, Luettamae Lawrence

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

We present reflections on our experience using a generative AI model in qualitative research, to illuminate the AI's contributions to our analytic process. Our analytic focus was a segment of classroom transcript, which captured a teacher introducing scientific theory-building practices to middle school students. We used a grounded theory approach to produce a fine-grained characterization of the teacher's talk moves during the lesson implementation. Our eventual goal is to build a more nuanced conceptualization of responsive teaching in the context of theory-building activities. We involved GPT-4 during the initial exploratory and later focused coding stages. For our analysis of GPT-4's …

What Happened To The Geometry? Examining Spatial And Mathematical Concepts In Computational Toys And Kits For Young Children, Jody Clarke-Midura, Jessica F. Shumway, Anahita Ashineh, Alireza Zandi, Whitney Clawson

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

This paper explores the design of computational toys and kits for young children (ages 4-7) as tools for learning integrated mathematical, spatial, and computational thinking concepts. Specifically, we examine how the design features of the toys and kits represent the concepts of rotation on a point and spatial orientation of the agent. We examine toys and kits sold commercially, developed through research, and used in early childhood classrooms. Our findings indicate that the mathematical and spatial concepts are overlooked in some designs. Prior research examined toys for their affordances related to computational thinking, the present study contributes to understanding of …

Library Portion Of External (Academic) Program Review: An Outline, John H. Barnett

Faculty and Staff Publications

This document provides a suggested outline for the library portion of the academic program review/external review/academic self-study. The outline is aimed at providing a more holistic view of academic library services, collections, and initiatives that support disciplinary programs at universities.

Boilerplate Language For Library Portion Of External (Academic) Program Review, John H. Barnett

Faculty and Staff Publications

This document provides boilerplate or common language to consider using when preparing the library portion of the academic program review (also known as the external program review or academic self-study). The document illustrates how academic librarians can provide information on services, collections, and initiatives to provide a more holistic view of the library's support for the academic discipline.

Evaluating The Accessibility And Usability Of Electronic Resources In Mizoram University Central Library: A User’S Perspective, Anudha Lepcha, Abhishek Rai, Manendra Kumar Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

Wikidata Projects At Wmu, Marianne Swierenga

University Libraries Faculty & Staff Presentations

At Western Michigan University, Wikidata has been used to create value-added connections to boost discoverability of archival collections, oral histories, and digitization projects. Smaller, bite-sized projects focus on increasing regional and institutional information on Wikimedia projects. The presenter will also share her experience in developing and running Wikidata edit-a-thons.

Using Student-Based Operations To Run A Full-Service Press, Kyle Morgan

Cal Poly Humboldt Library

No abstract provided.

Variegated Order: Making Space For Neurodiverse Perspectives In Archives, Sophie Penniman

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

This article aims to envision how archives could better reflect and represent neurodivergent records creators—people whose brains function in ways that diverge significantly from dominant societal standards of “normal". It discusses how neurodivergent records creators and their recordkeeping behaviors often do not fit within traditional archival paradigms which center verbal, written, and linear documents in specific organizational systems. The article then brings together sources from disability studies, feminist and gender studies, library studies, literary analysis, and archival scholarship to imagine ways in which the principle of provenance could be expanded to fit the archives of neurodiverse creators (and archives that …

How Accessible Are European Public Archives? An Assessment Of The Compliance With The Council Of Europe Recommendation R(2000)13 On A European Policy On Access To Archives, Michael Friedewald, Ivan Szekely, Murat Karaboga

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

This paper takes as its starting point the lessons learned from the second pan-European study on access to archives conducted 20 years after the first one – with the understanding that these results may also provide global lessons. The principal aim of the study was to assess the European archives' compliance with the Council of Europe Recommendation No. R(2000)13 on a European policy on access to archives, which was adopted in July 2000 and was the first international norm in this field. Although the overall access situation in Europe has significantly improved over the past 20 years, several practices still …

Dkll Annual Report 2023-2024, Duquesne University

Miscellaneous Pamphlets

No abstract provided.

A Review Of Strategies For Describing Offensive Archival Materials, Leah Minadeo

Reuther Library Scholarly Publications

As archivists concede that neutrality is impossible and non-action itself constitutes action, it follows that to treat reasonably offensive records as any other record is to apply an interpretation that they are innocuous, unremarkable, and uncontroversial. Archivists may perceive the stakes of describing these materials as particularly high, but they lack a comprehensive set of descriptive strategies to apply to these records. As a result, existing practices are likely to be local or ad hoc. This research aims to identify and explore descriptive strategies archivists use which serve to construct (or concede) the meaning that certain historical materials are potentially …

Graduate Students' E-Book Awareness And Usage At A Public Research University In The U.S.A., Denise Brush, Daniel G. Kipnis

Libraries Scholarship

Purpose

This study aims to understand the level of graduate students’ awareness and usage of e-books purchased by the authors’ university library since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors created a Qualtrics survey with 13 questions that was sent to the university’s graduate student email list. The survey was sent in the fall of 2023 and was open for one month. The list had 3,318 subscribers; 113 complete responses were received, for a response rate of 3.4%.

Findings

The results found that doctoral students (80%) are more aware than master’s students (64%) of e-book availability through the library, and usage …

Byu Library Digital Content Exploratory Committee Final Report, Lindsey Memory, Rebecca A. Wiederhold, Cory L. Nimer, Dainan Skeem, David Brownell, Jamie E. Wiser, Nicole Lewis, Paul K.J. Robbins, Trevor Alvord, Tyler Thorsted

Harold B. Lee Library Faculty Publications

The BYU Library's cross-divisional Digital Content Exploratory Committee examined the extant personnel, systems, and workflows allocated to the care of a wide range of digital content types stewarded by the library (examples: digitized master and access derivative files, born-digital manuscript materials, born-digital scholarly materials, web archives, data, etc.). We compared our problems, standards, and staffing structures to the field at large through a literature review and an environmental scan. Our research has affirmed to us the unique and in many ways still-uncharted challenges and opportunities inherent to collecting, facilitating access to, and preserving digital content of research and historical value …

Speculative Telephone: Oral Historians And Digital Librarians On How Libraries Could Be, Kae Kratcha

Journal of Critical Digital Librarianship

In the summer of 2023, librarian and oral historian Kae Bara Kratcha interviewed three oral historians about their relationships to libraries and their dreams for what digital libraries could be. Then they played portions of each oral historian interview for a digital librarian and asked the librarian to speculate about what their jobs and lives would be like if they implemented the oral historians' ideas about digital libraries. “Speculative Telephone: Oral Historians and Digital Librarians on How Libraries Could Be” is eleven edited audio tracks of wide-ranging conversation on topics like public space, online communities, library anxiety, relationships with library …

The Role Of Libraries In Mobilizing The Information Society Through Technology, Fedrick Olatunji Ajegbomogun Prof, Clement Ola Adekoya Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The emergence of an information society acknowledges the importance of technology as a tool for human advancement, and society is primarily driven by technology. The study employed a descriptive survey research approach. 173 librarians from university settings and public and state libraries participated in the study; samples were taken from each state in the South-west of Nigeria. The entire population was used as the sample size since the population was reasonable enough. A questionnaire was used to collect the data. This study discovered that, despite certain challenges. This study reveals that libraries actively participate in the information society by utilizing …

Comparing The Preparation Of Youth Services Librarians To Their On-The-Ground Experiences: A Grounded Theory Study Incorporating Criticism And Connoisseurship, Anne Holland

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to better understand the on-the-ground preparation of youth services librarians, in contrast to their professional training in Master’s of Library Science (MLIS) programs. Classic Grounded Theory was the predominant methodology for this qualitative study, and elements of Criticism and Connoisseurship were also utilized. Document review, interviews, and journaling activities with ten participants were the primary methods of data collection. Key findings from this dissertation include a grounded theory explaining the current state of preparation for youth services librarianship, and multiple avenues for further study.

Gamification And Game-Based Learning Tools: A Review And Utility For School Libraries, Sarwesh Pareek

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of gamification tools in school libraries, focusing on a web-based survey that identified 29 games related to digital literacy and library services. These games, categorized as free and paid, span various subjects and topics, including math, science, language arts, and information literacy. The research examines the specific uses of these games, assessing their effectiveness in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. By analyzing the features, design elements, and user interactions of these games, the study aims to provide insights into their impact on student motivation and educational achievement. The findings highlight the potential of …

Technological Methods And Promotion Of Open Educational Resources In Rivers State Owned Libraries, Patrick Chimmeri Ordu, Clementina Clement-Abraham, Onyema Nsirim

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The integration of technological methods, such as institutional repositories, databases and library websites holds the potential to significantly enhance the accessibility, customization, and collaborative development of Open Educational Resources (OER), transforming the landscape of open education. This study investigated Technological Methods and Promotion of Open Educational Resources in Rivers State Owned Libraries. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The populations of the study was 22 librarians in Rivers State Owned University Libraries. Census sampling technique was used since the population was not large. Questionnaire was used for data collection. A total of 19 copies of the questionnaires were found …

Reckoning With An Institution’S Past: Challenges And Opportunities In Archival Storytelling, Edward Junhao Lim

UConn Library Presentations

How can we best tell the story of our institution’s racist past? Two uncoordinated exhibitions about the racist past at a public research university happened in the same month. The first exhibit commemorates the direct action taken by Black and Brown students to challenge structural racism in higher education by sitting in at the library on April 22, 1974. The second highlights a racist incident against Asian American students on December 3, 1987, and its repercussions. Shared from the perspective of someone unfamiliar with archival materials, this presentation will address the challenges of invisibility in the archives and exhibiting a …

What's Next, And When Can We Go There? Lessons From Leading Trans 101 For Libraries, Stephen G. Krueger

Library Presentations

One way that some libraries attempt to improve their services to trans and gender diverse patrons is by encouraging employees to attend a Trans 101 workshop or equivalent. But this alone isn’t enough; it needs follow-up and long-term commitment to actually make a library inclusive for people of all genders. In this session, the presenter (who has led many trans inclusion workshops and presentations for libraries) will address the limitations of current attempts at trans and gender diverse inclusion in libraries, and offer strategies for building on these to more meaningfully integrate gender inclusion into library work.

Engaging Students In Collaborative Collection Development And Authentic Learning Through Archives And Exhibit Work, Rebecca Fitzsimmons

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

Renaissance-era prints formed a new collection and an exciting new direction in teaching and research in Special Collections at Illinois State University. This lightning talk will focus on how an art history professor and special collections librarian redesigned an advanced print history class around materials in the collection, transforming the course into a multifaceted research and skill-building opportunity for students. Engaging in deep art historical research and professional development was integrated into the class as they created and launched a large-scale original exhibition. Throughout this process, students gained an understanding of both individual and team contributions to such projects, as …

Crafting A Queer Information Literacy (Qil) Framework: An Exploration Of Embodiment, Digital Learning, And Information Literacy In Academic Spaces, Joseph Kevin Sebastian

Library Faculty Presentations

This presentation introduces and explores Queer Information Literacy (QIL) as a critical, embodied, and transformative framework within academic and digital learning contexts. Bridging theoretical explorations with practical applications, the project delves into the intersections of queerness, embodiment, and information literacy, challenging and subverting normative structures embedded within traditional literacy models and digital learning environments. Personal narratives from the researcher’s experiences as an academic librarian and digital learning specialist enrich the discussion, offering tangible insights and strategies for enacting QIL. The presentation ultimately advocates for a QIL that is collaborative, adaptive, and reflective, honoring the fluidity and multiplicity of queer experiences …

Let Us Fail: Speculative Futures And Digital Librarianship, Natalia Estrada, Kristina Bush, Stacy Snyder

Journal of Critical Digital Librarianship

Let Us Fail explores what digital librarianship work might look like if digital library workers were not tied to the technology, infrastructure, or work culture of academia that we currently experience. We explore what work could look like if we were given the agency to play and be creative, support to learn from failure, and freedom from traditional assessment metrics. This podcast dreams about a future in which digital library workers are self-directed, autonomous workers with the capacity to explore, experiment, and iterate.

To stream each episode of this podcast, navigate to JCDL volume 0, issue 2 and click on …

Desire Paths In The Information Landscape, Victoria Van Hyning, Mason A. Jones, Travis Wagner

Journal of Critical Digital Librarianship

Libraries and archives serve so many different users who come to information institutions with various perspectives, needs, experiences, and desires around accessing physical or digital collections. While our users may find what they are looking for immediately, many have to beat their own paths through complex systems and metadata that doesn’t align with their needs. Their search strategies may leave digital “desire paths”–alternative routes through the information landscape that can show us how to better meet their needs. This article covers three scenarios where users’ desire paths can be seen or where gaps around user experience can be better addressed. …

Effect Of Inclusiveness And Contemporary Teaching And Learning Environments On Students With Learning Disability, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This work is an overview of the effect of inclusiveness and contemporary teaching and learning environments on students with learning disability. The paper looked at learning disability, inclusiveness in education and contemporary teaching and learning environment from the conceptual perspective as well as the effect of both inclusiveness and contemporary teaching and learning environments on students with learning disability. It was ascertained based on reviewed literature that inclusive education is in tandem with the United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goal (UN-SDG) 4 which stipulates that no child should be left behind in education with special reference to students with learning disability. …

Data Visualization, Licensing, And Other Generative Ai Initiatives At Minnesota State University Mankato, Evan Rusch, Nat Gustafson-Sundell

Library Services Publications

At Minnesota State University Mankato (MNSU), we’ve undertaken several experiments and initiatives focused on Generative Artificial Intelligence. At the start of the fall semester, we collaborated with university Information Technology Services to present a professional development session for returning faculty through the MNSU Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning on “5 Tips for Teaching with AI.” We also presented to librarians across the regional consortium, Minitex, on “The Library & Generative AI.” This presentation included several demonstrations. It was offered as an introduction to Generative AI focused on topics most relevant to librarians, including information literacy, as well as …

Theory-Based Science Communication At Comic Cons, Lisa Lundgren, Emily Slater, Man Zhang, Kadie Kunz, Gabriel-Philip Santos

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

The majority of research concerning science communication happens in spaces where people already have a vested interest in or knowledge of science, such as museums and science cafes. Thus, there is a gap in understanding what theory-based science communication looks like in non-science-centered spaces. This qualitative research study, which featured cosplaying science communicators at comic conventions, offers insights into what science communication practices occur within everyday spaces. We conducted observations of and semi-structured interviews with 15 cosplaying scientists, examining how they utilized effective framing and narrative structuring when communicating science at comic cons in cosplay. Across 700 coded utterances, cosplaying …

Assessment Of Computer Literacy And Online Information Searching Skill Of Open And Distance Learners: A Study, Veen Naik G, Veena Naik G, Veena Naik G

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The use of ICT has increased and enlarged the impact and skills of distance students on how to search information electronically. The use of ICT increases the learning productivity of students. With online search conveniences, information stored at dissimilar locations can be easily retrieved by using web pages, e-mail, and CD-ROM, at anytime by anyone from anywhere in the world. Therefore students are required to enhance their computer and communication technology skills to live successfully in a knowledge-based society. The main objective of the present study was to identify computer literacy skills and information searching strategies of students of distance …