Library and Information Science Commons^™

Banging Our Heads To The Music And On The Walls: First Year Ir Adventures, Michele Gibney, Jaime M. Goldman, Keri Baker

Staff Presentations, Proceedings, Lectures, and Symposia

Creating an Institutional Repository from scratch creates a multitude of both opportunities and pitfalls in establishment of workflow, content creation, outreach and marketing policies, and stakeholder support. Nova Southeastern University’s Digital Commons based repository, NSUWorks, completed its first year in February 2015. During this session, the triumphs and tribulations of the first year will be discussed, along with future plans in order to give attendees a glimpse into one particular IR experience. Archival collection digitization, outreach/marketing, journal/book publishing, reporting tools, and collection development will also be covered.

Spotify Playlist.

Responsive Design And The Web Awards At Library Itt Dublin, Niamh Walker-Headon

Support services (Former ITT) - Other Resources

This poster details the responsive web design project at Library ITT Dublin, and how it came to reach the final of the Web Awards in 2014. It outlines the process of co-design with a consultancy, testing of responsive features, accessibility testing etc.

Lister Hill Letter - July/August 2015, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

Library Orientation Can Be Murder!: An Interactive Training Experience, Kathryn A. Cox

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Each Fall Semester, before classes begin, the library holds an orientation and training for all library faculty, staff, and student workers. This is typically a time when the captive audience (attendance is mandatory) is treated to a day of lectures and presentations on such riveting topics as library policies and procedures, customer service standards, and emergency preparedness, followed by tours of the different working areas of the library. No one is spared; even long-time, returning employees must attend to be reminded of things they should very well know and to show solidarity and support for the new employees. It is …

Upcoming Classes, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Web Coding - July 22

PubMed Basic - July 28

Intro to Evidence Based Practice - Aug 6

Effortless Building Census, Sam Kome

Library Staff Publications and Research

Library headcounts are tedious, time-consuming, and subject to the vagaries of scheduling, attention to detail, and incomplete (especially for consortia). If we conduct them perfectly, on-schedule without fail we can gather at best the number of patrons seated in various areas of the library at two arbitrary times per day. We don't know their home campus. We don't know how patronage varies by time of day. If only there was an automatic way of conducting counts that was automatic, unsleeping, and could differentiate between campuses The wireless infrastructure is (hopefully) always on, and devices are nearly ubiquitous, and typically signed …

College Of The Holy Cross Libraries Annual Report 2014-2015, Karen Reilly

Holy Cross Libraries Annual Reports

At the end of the fiscal year, the Director of the Holy Cross Libraries issues an annual report that provides a review of library services, details budgets and regular operations, and highlights programs, projects and activities that were initiated, sponsored or assisted by the Libraries.

Fundamentals Of Library Instruction, Darren Sweeper

University Libraries Scholarship and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

New Opt-In Library Approval Plan For Monographs, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• New Opt-in Library Approval Plan for Monographs

How Access To Plant & Animal Books Affects Participation In Conservation Activities, Dustin Ingram, Hassnaa Ingram

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Public libraries are an important resource for communities. Access to plant and animal books impacts a communities’ ability to learn about their environment. In this study, the number of plant and animal books available to people through local libraries in northern Kentucky, and neighboring counties in Ohio and Indiana were counted and a survey assessing one’s preferences and likeliness to participate in conservation activities was distributed to local residents. Based on the collected data, a statistically significant relationship (p < 0.05) was found between access to plant and animal books available at local libraries and the likelihood of people to participate in conservation activities. Further analysis was performed between the total number of shelved plant and animal books at local libraries, the total number of shelved juvenile plant and animal books and the shelved adult plant and animal books, and the total number of plant and animal books in libraries compared to the local household income and number of households near a library. This study found that people that read books about plants and animals were more likely to participate in conservation activities associated with their book preference. This study also found that people living in low-income communities with fewer households are less likely to participate in plant and animal conservation, as compared to higher-income communities with a higher number of households. Additionally, this study found that lower income areas have fewer plant and animal books on the library shelves than higher income areas. Consequently, study results suggest that if more plant and animal books were made available to low-income areas and areas of biological importance through libraries, people may be more likely to conserve the wildlife around them.

Lister Hill Letter - May/June 2015, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

Apps And Technology Share - A Student Disability Services And Library Collaboration, Rebecca Arzola

Publications and Research

The Library and Office of Student Disability Services at Lehman College provide a collaborative presentation on engaging students in sharing apps and technology they use in higher education to support their educational needs for a successful academic career. Presented at the 6th Annual CUNY Accessibility Conference, Student Success in the Digital Age, May 1st, 2015, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York City.

Archives And Scholarship In Nsuworks, Michele Gibney

Brochures, Pamphlets, and Reports of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library

A handout for the National Library Week outreach event to students on April 16, 2015 in the University Center at Nova Southeastern University. The handout covers information on archival collections and student scholarship in the institutional repository, NSUWorks.

04-2015 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for April 2015.

Olininfo, April 2015, Olin Library

OlinInfo

Newsletter of the Franklin W. Olin Library, Rollins College

Fulcrum, Newsletter Of The Furman University Libraries. Issue 06, Jenny Colvin

Libraries Institutional Records

Learn what the library has done in response to student requests, find out how to improve your research through interdisciplinary searching strategies, and read more about a trip to a music library in Italy.

The issue also includes News from the Stacks, an alumni profile, a new database (Archives Unbound), professional activities from Furman Library staff and faculty, and updates from the Digital Collections Center, Special Collections and Archives, and WorkSmart Workshops.

Directions - Spring 2015, Mervyn H. Sterne Library

Directions (Sterne Library, 1985-2015)

No abstract provided.

Lister Hill Letter - April 2015, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Thomas W. Ganzevoort

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Beyond The One Shot: Creating A Course For Sustained Adult Learning, Makiba Foster, Kristine Helbling

WashU Libraries Presentations

Avoiding the one-shot instruction standard was the goal when targeting adult learners in our university’s evening degree program. We crafted a semester-long course to help returning adult learners navigate academic research. Attendees learned how we designed our course based in adult learning theory. We also discussed our strategy for persuading reluctant administrators on the importance of information literacy courses. This presentation also included feedback from students regarding their newly gained skills.

A Review Of "Discovering And Using Historical Geographic Resources On The Web: A Practical Guide For Librarians", Darren Sweeper

University Libraries Scholarship and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Lister Hill Letter - March 2015, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

Nsuworks Annual Report 2014-2015, Michele Gibney

Brochures, Pamphlets, and Reports of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library

In 2014 Nova Southeastern University celebrated its 50^th. In conjunction with the anniversary, the NSU Libraries determined a need to preserve the past, present and future of the university by creating a campus wide repository for all scholarship, creative work, and historical materials produced by the university. NSUWorks is a part of the NSU Libraries’ contribution to the university’s ongoing growth and success as an internationally recognized research institution. NSUWorks was launched at the Dean’s Meeting on November 2014, and reached its one year anniversary at the end of February 2015. The NSUWorks Annual Report covers the period …

Library Transformation At Johnson County Community College, Judi Guzzy

Library Papers and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Ala Midwinter 2015 Lita Preconference Review: How User Testing Can Improve The User Experience Of Your Library Website, Tammi M. Owens

Criss Library Faculty Publications

Last July, Winona State University’s Darrell W. Krueger Library rolled out a completely new website. This January we added to that new user experience by upgrading to LibGuides and LibAnswers v2. Now, we’re looking for continuous improvement through continuous user experience (UX) testing. Although I have some knowledge of the history and general tenets of user experience and website design, I signed up for this LITA pre-conference to dive into some case studies and ask specific questions of UX specialists. I hoped to come away with a concrete plan or framework for UX testing at our library. Specifically, I wanted …

02-2015 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for February 2015.

Olininfo, February 2015, Olin Library

OlinInfo

Newsletter of the Franklin W. Olin Library at Rollins College

Lister Hill Letter - February 2015, Lister Hill Library

Lister Hill Letter (2011-2015)

No abstract provided.

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security At 10 Years, University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Homeland Security/Intelligence

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

There Are Minions Of Reasons To Read Gov Docs!, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Government Documents (General)

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.