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Revitalizing Night Hours: Building Community Through Interactive Events And Gatherings, Susan R. Myers

South Carolina Libraries

Libraries are evolving into vibrant community hubs through innovative programming. This article highlights the efforts of a library evening assistant at Spartanburg Methodist College library, who revitalized night hours by introducing engaging activities such as gaming tournaments, trivia nights, and community meals. These programs increased student attendance and fostered a sense of community, demonstrating the library's role as both a social and learning environment.

Cultivate Community With Bilingual Programs And Services, Aliza Peryea, Cassie Welch

South Carolina Libraries

Patrons of all backgrounds feel welcome in the library when bilingual programs and services are prioritized. By providing programs and services in multiple languages, libraries bridge the language barrier and create more opportunities for the community. The Charleston County Public Library centers equity, diversity, and inclusion in its practices by prioritizing bilingual programs and services; creating and maintaining local partnerships; and sustainably enhancing library services for all.

Successful Subject Headings For Moving Image Resources, Jen M. Jones, Charlotte G. Grubbs, Scott M. Dutkiewicz

South Carolina Libraries

Based on an SCLA conference presentation, this article explores principles for assigning subject headings to moving images. Using a digital metadata-inspired graphic organizer, authors discuss case studies illustrating the Library of Congress’ Subject Headings (LCSH) Manual, instruction sheet H 2230, noting commonly omitted facets and misinterpretations of subject and subdivision usage. Emphasis is on LCSH and instructions in LCSH authority records.

Tracking Affordable Learning: Is Airtable Right For Your Institution?, Janelle Wertzberger, Mary R. Elmquist

All Musselman Library Staff Works

Gettysburg College began tracking OER adoptions in a Google Sheet – and we quickly outgrew it. We migrated to Airtable (a web-based spreadsheet-database platform) in 2023 and immediately appreciated its advanced capabilities and potential for making sense of our complex data. As a result, we can now produce raw statistics and compelling data-based stories regarding OER use and zero-cost/low-cost courses for campus stakeholders at all levels. Learn more about how this platform works and how you might be able to benefit from it in your local context. Maybe Airtable is right for you!

Overview Of Reference Managers, Phillip Elam

AFIT Library Knowledge Base

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Improving Accessibility Of Anatomy Physical Study Aids, Michael Hopwood, Dorothy Berenbrok, Timberlyn Weber, Abby L. Adamczyk Mlis, Ahip

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

Background

Physical anatomy models are a valuable tool for student learning.^1-3 The Scott Memorial Library, an academic health sciences library, houses a total of 240 anatomy models in 75 different forms (e.g., hand, arm and shoulder, whole torso, etc.) at the service desk. These models are used by students across the health professions including medicine, physician assistants, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Previously, library catalog records were the only way to find a list of available models. These catalog records were not comprehensive, did not use a consistent naming system, and did not contain images of the models. This …

From Data To Discovery: Empowering Research With Comprehensive Library Services At Smu Libraries, Redzuan Abdullah

Research Collection Library

Academic libraries face increasing challenges in supporting complex research data needs across multiple financial and business databases. These challenges are amplified by the diverse nature of data sources, the intricacy of data extraction processes, and the varying levels of research support required by different user groups. While data quality issues persist, commercial databases in finance, accounting, and economics remain of significant interest for academic research (Liu et al., 2024; Reiter, 2020).

This presentation presents SMU Libraries’ comprehensive research & data services, particularly our specialized Data Discovery support, which emphasizes three distinctive offerings: expert guidance on data navigation and retrieval across …

Library News-- May, 2025, Rwu University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

May 2025 Table Of Contents Newsletter - Open Access Books, Victoria Peters, Brooke Cox

Table of Contents Newsletter

A recent Inside Higher Ed article asks the question, what happens if libraries can’t buy ebooks? While this may sound dramatic, it is the reality libraries now face as some publishers move to limit libraries’ ability to buy single titles as ebooks or in print. This inability to buy a single title can disrupt teaching and research which is often dependent on a single title. “Faculty who design courses around specific texts may suddenly find essential works unavailable due to licensing changes.” Instead of single title purchasing, vendors are offering subscriptions to large packages of titles. These are of course …

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - May 2025, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.

Notes For The Stalled, V17n08, May 2025, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

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Pulse: The Monthly Newsletter Of Nnlm Region 2, May 2025, Network Of The National Library Of Medicine, Regional Medical Library 2

NNLM Region 2 Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Uni Scholarworks Readership Snapshot, April 2025, Bepress

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

No abstract provided.

Documenting Her Story: A Student Project Utilizing Biographical Research Methods, Bethany Fiechter, Sarah B. Rowley

Library Faculty publications

The mission of the U.S. Women’s History, 1890-Present Biography Project is to aid the DePauw University Archives and Special Collections by having students in collaborating history courses create detailed, accurate biographical notes within finding aids. They learn firsthand how to conduct archival research using primary and secondary sources. Importantly, their research is added to the finding aid for posterity and their work is credited to them.

Asia Pacific Business School Librarians Group Highlights, Sumita Govindan

Research Collection Library

Summary of new initiatives that have been undertaken, challenges faced and emerging opportunities from the APBSLG Member Institutions. This presentation is part of updates from the Chairs of the respective groups.

To Lead Or Not To Lead? How Smu Libraries’ Ellssa Program Can Help Develop Leaders For The Future, Rajendra Munoo, Sumita Govindan

Research Collection Library

Digital libraries exist symbiotically with traditional physical libraries creating an ecosystem of hybrid services built around innovation and creativity. Leading the digital library requires the ambidexterity to keep up to date with trends and developments and be a catalyst to lead change management. With the pandemic, academic libraries learnt to become champions of agility in transforming their services to meet the new demands and needs of the community they serve. Libraries are now facing new challenges; the disbanding of the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the United States, the rising threats of censorship, and the gradual erosion of …

Research Skills: Search Strategies, Elizabeth Irvine

AFIT Library Knowledge Base

No abstract provided.

Does Privacy Have Any Impact On Self-Disclosure? A Systematic Review Of Relevant Studies, Ashraf Sharif, Khalid Mahmood, Shafiq Ur Rehman

Libraries

The study aims to collect and review (systematically) literature that investigates the impact of privacy on self-disclosure using Facebook. Another purpose of the review is to identify the theories/ models applied/tested, the software used for data analysis in the reviewed research, the quality of the reviewed studies, and the countries leading in terms of publishing on the topic. The research also intends to shed light on the privacy-related aspects covered in the published studies. The researchers searched four databases: Scopus, Web of Science, Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA), and Google Scholar to collect and review the literature on …

Beyond The Legislature’S Website: Strategies And Tools For State Legislative Research That Informs Advocacy Work, Jennifer Horne

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

As the nation’s state legislatures increasingly decide the issues that affect citizens most directly, the ability to identify, track, and understand state legislation is key to successful advocacy efforts. While all state legislative websites provide the status and authoritative text of the bill, this may be insufficient to understand what the bill seeks to do and why the change is being proposed. To find plain English summaries and necessary context and background information on proposed bills, advocates may also need to find appropriate news sources and identify key stakeholders—those who care the most about the bill or are the most …

Analysis Of Collaborative Governance Of The Nation's Collective Memory Archive Registration Program, Yuanita Utami, Udaya Madjid

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Archive Registration as Collective Memory of the Nation is one of the efforts to preserve the documentary heritage of the Indonesian nation. In its implementation, the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia involves non-governmental institutions, namely state universities and history and culture activists in the nomination, and also involves community organizations, political organizations, and companies in mobilizing participation. This collaborative governance has an impact on the implementation of the Archive Registration as Collective Memory of the Nation program. The research question is how is the implementation of Collaborative Governance in the program and what factors hinder its implementation. The …

Pengaruh Literasi Digital Dan Persepsi Risiko Orang Tua Terhadap Praktik Sharenting Di Media Sosial, Rusyda Hijriyati Hasanah, Elva Rahmah

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Sharenting is a term that refers to the behavior of parents who routinely share their children's activities in visual form (photos or videos) through various social media platforms. This study aims to explore the influence of parents' digital literacy skills and risk perception on sharenting activities on social media. This study adopted a quantitative method using survey technique as the data collection instrument. By applying the snowball sampling method, 70 participants were involved in filling out the questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted by utilizing IBM SPSS Statistic software version 26.. The results of this study yielded several important findings: (1) …

Himmelfarb Headlines - May/June 2025, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons.

Championing Sustainable Development In Academic Libraries: Insights From East Africa, Arnold Mwanzu, Joseph Mwangi

Book Chapters / Conference Papers

Sustainable development has become a global priority. The United Nations (UN) member states have endorsed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform the world by 2030 into a sustainable society. This chapter reports on academic libraries’ initiatives in East Africa, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, which were explored through interviews and focus groups with librarians from East African university libraries. Library efforts can be assigned to the five priority action areas: advancing policy, transforming learning environments, building the capacity of educators, empowering and mobilising youth, and accelerating local-level action, as envisioned under UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) framework …

Georgia Library Spotlight: Dawson County Library’S Glow Painting, Amanda Carman

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Georgia Library Spotlight: Fayette County Public Library Presents: A Tween/Teen Escape Room Adventure, Michelle Bennett-Copeland, Alyssa Williams

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Georgia Library Spotlight: Spotlight On Gordon State College Library, Angiah L. Davis

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

My Own Private Library, Hannah Brown

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Remembering Dr. Linda Most, Emily Rogers

Georgia Library Quarterly

Featured article collecting tributes to Dr. Linda Most, who passed away in December 2024. Dr. Most was an associate professor and the former head of the Valdosta State University MLIS program, longtime chair of the Georgia State Board for the Certification of Librarians, and a trustee for the South Georgia Regional Library.

News Briefs Spring 2025, Georgia Library Quarterly

Georgia Library Quarterly

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Mow (Meals On Wheels) + Bow (Books On Wheels) = A Healthy Mind And Body For Homebound Citizens, Michelle Bennett-Copeland

Georgia Library Quarterly

Meals on Wheels customers received a surprise treat in the form of a free book with their meal deliveries. This is a joint initiative between the Fayette County Public Library, the Friends of Fayette County Public Library and Fayette Senior Services.