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To Zotero Or Not To Zotero: Importing Faculty Scholarship In An Institutional Repository, Ashley D.R. Sergiadis

ETSU Faculty Works

Creating cost-effective and time efficient methods to complete tasks is necessary to maintain speedy and quality services expected by library patrons. Charles C. Sherrod Library at East Tennessee State University uses Zotero (a free, online reference management software) as a tool to expedite the process of entering faculty scholarship metadata into the institutional repository (IR), Digital Commons@ETSU (https://dc.etsu.edu). Additionally, Sherrod Library integrated Zotero with SHERPA/RoMEO (a database of publishers’ policies) to automate the process of determining which full-text materials can be included in the IR.

Sherrod Library evaluated the usefulness of Zotero by examining the records entered into the software …

Handout For The Alcts Tsmal Interest Group Meeting, June 2018, Sai Deng

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

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Giving To Get Ahead: How To Be Generous Without Being A Doormat, Kiyomi D. Deards, Leo S. Lo

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Presentations

Being a giver will help you succeed. This interactive presentation will focus on the practical application of Adam Grant’s theories about give and take. We will identify the different types of Givers, Matchers and Takers. Grant argues that the most effective organizations and teams have a culture of giving. Interestingly, the best and worst performing people in any organization are both Givers. Why does giving propel some people to the top and drag others down? Don’t be a victim of your own success! Giving strategically can increase your impact and prevent burnout. We will define effective giving and demonstrate how …

Achieving Efficiency In Large-Scale Digitization Project Management With Free It Tools, Marina Georgieva

Library Faculty Presentations

An Inspirational Talk about Task Management and Team Motivation:

Managing large-scale digitization projects in academic environment with a blend of full-time and part-time staff and handling daily collaboration with project partners, advisory board and outsourcing vendors can be very stressful. Luckily, nowadays, there are free browser-based apps that sync with mobile apps and bring structure into the project mess. In this session, the panelist will share her 3+ years’ experience in successfully managing large-scale digitization projects with very rigid deadlines, limited human resources, multiple production lines and dozens of milestones along the way. To a great extent, the high productivity …

The Nuremberg Trials Project At Harvard Law School: Making History Accessible To All, Judith A. Haran

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

This article is primarily a case study of the Nuremberg Trials Project at the Harvard Law School Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It begins with an historical note about the war crimes trials and their documentary record, including the fate of the several tons of trial documents that were distributed in 1949. The second part of the article is a description of the Harvard Law School Nuremberg project, including its history, goals, logistical considerations, digitization process and challenges, and resulting impact. The structure and function of the project website is described, followed by a description of a typical user experience, the …

Strickler, Sally Ann (Mcleod) Koenig, 1933-2016 (Mss 643), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 643. Research materials collected by Sally Ann Strickler related to the Shaker community at South Union, Kentucky. This material deals chiefly with women’s roles in the society. Also includes information about the U.S. flag and Strickler’s dissertation on library services in Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited institutions.

Where The Sagebrush Grows: Capturing University History In Institutional Repositories, Dylan Burns

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

In the Spring of 2017, Utah State University's library went through a reorganization that placed its digital initiatives department under an umbrella with special collections and archives. Through this change librarians within Digital Initiatives saw new connections between their work and the work of archivists. The institutional repository (IR), once an island in the library, is becoming a showcase not just for research created on campus but for university history through collaboration with university archives. Propelled by this organizational realignment, librarians began large scale digitization projects to provide access to University commencement programs, alumni and departmental magazines, yearbooks, and student …

Climate Change: Implications For Professional Best Practices In Special Collections, Sarah Burke Cahalan

Marian Library Faculty Presentations

This presentation responds to research presented by Eira Tansey, Ben Goldman, and Whitney Ray. Both presentations were part of the seminar “Climate Change and Cultural Heritage: Gathering Data and Exploring Professional Implications for a Very Different Future,” presented on June 22 at RBMS 2018.

Selection Practices Of Electronic Resources In Federal University Libraries In Southeast Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu, Reuben E. Ozioko Department Of Library And Information Science Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Umuahia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examined the selection practices of electronic resources in federal university libraries in South East Nigeria. The objectives of the study include to find out; who is responsible for selecting electronic resources in the libraries under study; the tools that guide the librarians in selecting electronic resources; the criteria considered by the libraries in evaluating electronic resources for acquisition. The research adopted a descriptive survey design. The survey used questionnaire and interview as instruments of data collection. The population of the study consists of all the 53 Librarians in the three departments; E-library, Serials, and Collection development departments of …

Information Needs And Sources Of Maasai Pastoralists At Orkesumet In Simanjiro District Manyara Region -Tanzania, Goodluck Mosha, Obedy Lotegelwaki Mu, David Onyango Nyakwaka Mu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose: This paper reports a study, which examined the specific information needs and sources of Maasai pastoralists at Orkesumet area in Simanjiro District, Manyara -Tanzania

Design/methodology/approach: The study used pragmatism paradigm which is a mixed method approach. Simple random sampling was used to select 40 respondents from the five villages (Mukumbi, Naibor-enderit, Narosoito, Orkirung’urung’ and Endonyengijape. Purposive sampling was used to select clan leaders (Ilaigwanak and Ingopir), two from each of the five villages forming ten purposively selected respondents. Questionnaire, interview schedule, and observation were designed to extract information from respondents.

Findings: The findings of the …

Literature On Dental And Oral Health By King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University For Health Science, Saudi Arabia; A Bibliometric Study, Ikram Ul Haq, Khalid Al-Fouzan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This present paper examines the bibliometric assessment of research performance on dental science literature by researchers affiliated to King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), its teaching hospitals and Research Centre, to determine the statistical scenario and highlight the emerging trends in dental research. It is a retrospective observational study that had been carried out in of College of Dentistry library, KSAU-HS during January 2018. Published research on dentistry in authorship affiliated to KSAU-HS was collected from different online sources; Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and the archival record of King Abdullah International Research Centre …

Pattern Of Usage Of Internet Among Students Of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole, Gboyega Adio

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The internet technology has revolutionized the teaching and learning methods, and appropriate use of the technology is critical for University students. The unprecedented growth of information on internet necessitates the continual evaluation from time to time how students have embraced the technology. Thus, the research explored the pattern of internet usage by students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The research approach adopted for the study was descriptive survey in which a questionnaire was used as the research instrument to collect data from 200 undergraduates selected by stratified random sampling from the four faculties in the university, with a …

Shining A Light On The Past: History In Your Ir, Jennifer Deal

DC+MED

See how one health care system digitized and uploaded historical photographs and printed materials for their IR.

Irs Supporting Acgme Accreditation, Kristine Petre

DC+MED

Learn how institutional repositories can support ACGME accreditation and reporting.

Welcome And Ir Introductions, Brenda Fay

DC+MED

Get to know the library staff and IRs from Advocate Health, Aurora Health Care, Baptist Health South Florida, Beaumont Health, CentraCare, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Henry Ford Health System, MaineHealth, Parkview Health, and Providence St. Joseph Health.

Supporting The Changing Research Practices Of Asian Studies Scholars, D. Cooper, K. Daniel, J. Alburo, D. Banerjee, T. Bialock, H. Cheng, S. Chen, S. Cho, K. S. Farrell, R. Gabbard, J. A. Henchy, D. Hirsch, M. Hopper, Michael J. Hughes, R. Islam, M. Kelly, R. Lesage, X. Li, C. Marsh, K. Y. Mcvey, M. Rader, B. B. Real, Z. Shen, C. Sorrell, M. Su, A. Tanaka, Y. Tatsumi, B. Winterman, L. Xu, H. Yi, X. Zou

Library Faculty Research

Ithaka S+R’s Research Support Services Program investigates how the research support needs of scholars vary by discipline and includes reports on history, chemistry, art history, religious studies, agriculture, and public health. In 2017-2018, Ithaka S+R examined the changing research methods and practices of Asian studies scholars conducting research through U.S. institutions. This project was undertaken collaboratively with research teams at 11 academic libraries with the goal of identifying services to better support Asian studies scholars. This report aims to provide actionable findings for the organizations, institutions, and professionals who support the research process of Asian studies scholars. One hundred and …

Challenges Of Collection Development Of Electronic Resources In University Libraries In South East Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu, Reuben E. Ozioko Department Of Library And Information Science Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike Umuahia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study surveyed the challenges of collection development of electronic resources in university libraries in South East Nigeria. The descriptive survey research method was adopted for the study with population of 86 respondents. The instruments for collection of data were questionnaire and interview. Data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using simple statistics (mean). The findings revealed twelve challenges that affect collection development of electronic resources in university libraries in South East Nigeria. They all have mean values ranging from 2.51 to 3.05 and are above the cut-off point of 2.50 on a 4-point rating scale. The study also revealed …

Students’ Attitude Towards Social Networking Sites (Snss): A Case Study Of Central Institute Of Technology (Cit) Kokrajhar, Assam, Krishna Brahma Miss, Manoj Kumar Verma Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study investigates the use of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) by the students of Central Institute of Technology (CIT) in Kokrajhar, Assam. The survey and random sampling technique have been used for the collection of data. Around 200 structured questionnaires were distributed among the students of CIT, Kokrajhar and filled-in questionnaires were collected on the same day itself and analyzed for data interpretation in the form of tables and charts. The study explored that all the respondents were aware of SNSs and are using more than one SNSs websites, it has found that Facebook is use in large number, …

Slis Student Research Journal, Vol.8, Iss.1

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Leaning Forward While Looking Back, Anthony Bernier

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Reaching New Scholarly Heights: School Of Information Student Research Journal Hits Milestone With 100,000 Full Text Downloads, Sandra Hirsh

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Srj 100k Download Milestone, Mary C. Schutten

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Memories And Milestones, Holley Cornetto

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Reimagining Library Liaisons: A Liaison Competencies Mashup, Karyn Hinkle

Library Presentations

Subject specialists, collection managers, research consultants, classroom teachers, data managers, publishing advisees, and, and, and... What do the roles of academic library "liaisons" look like in 2018? What do they look like in different academic disciplines, different types of libraries? What do and could they look like in our institution?

The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has been aiming to answer these questions through a series of Library Liaison Institutes for academic librarians to gather and discuss the role. As one of the activities presented at the ARL institutes, the "liaison competencies mashup" helps participants think creatively about what it …

Uksg Terms2.0 Webinar, Jill Emery, Peter Mccracken

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

This webinar will provide an overview of the current work undertaken to re-write the techniques for electronic resource management with the incorporation of open access workflow management. This overview will provide insight into the key areas under exploration and outline the feedback compiled from the two interactive sessions held at the UKSG Annual Conference. We will also talk about the next steps we undertake to share the development of this project.

Virtual Reality: A Survey Of Use At An Academic Library, Megan Frost, Michael C. Goates, Sarah Cheng

Faculty Publications

We conducted a survey to inform the expansion of our current Virtual Reality (VR) service in the library. We were primarily interested in user experience, demographics, academic interests in VR, and methods of discovery.

Msw Interns At Public Libraries: Fostering Collaboration For Change, Sarah C. Johnson

Publications and Research

While the collaborative trend among professional social workers and librarians continues to grow, literature about the utilization of student social workers partnering with libraries is non-existent. Currently 40,000 students are enrolled in M.S.W. programs through the United States and nearly all are required to complete approximately 900 hours "in the field." Such students provide untapped skills, knowledge, and values that can help take diversity in public libraries to the next level.

Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Students Of The Nigerian Army School Of Education, Sobi Barracks, Ilorin, Nigeria, Simeon Azubuike Obi Mr, Lawal M. Akanbi Dr., Adetola Ayotunde Kehinde Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The environment in which human being, particularly, students operate makes information to be one of the decisive factors for survival. Students seek information to fill an identified gap in their quest for knowledge. This study, therefore, investigated information needs and seeking behaviour of students of the Nigerian Army School of Education, Ilorin, Nigeria. Five (5) research objectives were formulated for this study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Population for the study comprised of students at the Nigerian Army School of Education, Ilorin. Israel (2003) model for determining sample size was used to calculate the sample size with precision …

Going Viral (Virtual Institutional Repositories And Asdal Libraries): An Added Value For Our Stakeholders, Terry Dwain Robertson, Lawrence W. Onsager

Faculty Publications

In June, 2015, Andrews University launched an institutional repository. Terry Dwain Robertson will tell the story of the first three years of the repository, concluding with a report on its global impact. Lawrence W. Onsager will discuss how the repository is, could, and should be leveraged to demonstrate the value of the library to the University, including branding, marketing, recruiting both faculty and students, fundraising, and more. Finally we will explore ways in which ASDAL libraries with repositories might collaborate to enhance and enrich the impact of Adventist education globally.

Transformed, I'M Sure: A (Polite) Introduction To Fair Use In Dh, Jill Cirasella

Publications and Research

This presentation looks at how the words "including" and "such as" in the fair use section of United States copyright law (i.e., Section 107 of Title 17 of the United States Code) allow for unforeseen fair uses, including transformative works made by digital humanists.