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Sela News & News From The States

The Southeastern Librarian

News from participating Southeastern states.

Sela Officers And Executive Committee, Sela State Representatives

The Southeastern Librarian

Current SELA officers and representatives.

The President’S Column, Crystal Gates

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

The Local History Section Of Baguio City Public Library, Joana Colansong

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

JOANA MELCHOR COLANSONG, May 2024, The Local History Section of Baguio City Public Library. Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Adviser: Grace Dangawen Quijano, Ph. D.

The study focused on evaluating the present status of the Local History section within the Baguio City Public Library. It aimed to explore the frequency of utilization, purposes for usage, user satisfaction with the collections, services, and facilities, the importance of the section’s materials, and the preferred strategies for improving the Local History section at the Baguio City Public Library.

A survey questionnaire was utilized to gather data from individuals who utilized the …

Library Holiday Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 28.

James “Red” Duke, Jr., Md, Tara Carron

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The papers of James “Red” Duke, Jr., MD were recently donated to the McGovern Historical Center. The collection is now available online, and the materials are open for research. More information regarding Dr. Duke’s biographical history and his papers can be found on the McGovern Historical Collection site.

Hermann Hospital A/V Inventory, Matt Richardson

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Archivists at the McGovern Historical Center, recently published a guide to the audiovisual items found in the Hermann Hospital Historical Archive. Nearly 200 audio recordings, approximately 250 videos, and 46 reels of film are now described item-by-item and can be searched or browsed by title online.

Persistent Identifiers And The Next Generation Of Legal Scholarship, Aaron Retteen, Malikah Hall-Retteen

Faculty Scholarship

This article discusses the importance of the most common persistent identifiers in scholarly communications—the digital object identifier and the ORCID identifier—to legal scholarship. Persistent identifiers help preserve and disseminate academic content and data-driven services that leverage this information standard are now integrated into the publication process. Because legal publishers have not widely adopted persistent identifiers, the legal discipline cannot enjoy the benefits offered by this system. This article looks at barriers to implementing persistent identifiers among legal publishers and provides an anecdotal example of creating a sustainable workflow between the law library and student-run law journals.

Book Review: From Biscuits To Lane Cake: Emma Rylander Lane's "Some Good Things To Eat", Nancy A. Shore

Georgia Library Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Making Library Student Employment More Meaningful, Jeremy Myntti

Faculty Publications

Generally speaking, the twofold mission of a university includes both research and teaching. While each institution has a varying degree of focus on these two overarching missions, universities are in the business of advancing knowledge and producing high-quality graduates ready for a competitive job market.

Code For Care: Hypertension Prediction In Women Aged 18-39 Years, Kruti Sheth

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

The longstanding prevalence of hypertension, often undiagnosed, poses significant risks of severe chronic and cardiovascular complications if left untreated. This study investigated the causes and underlying risks of hypertension in females aged between 18-39 years. The research questions were: (Q1.) What factors affect the occurrence of hypertension in females aged 18-39 years? (Q2.) What machine learning algorithms are suited for effectively predicting hypertension? (Q3.) How can SHAP values be leveraged to analyze the factors from model outputs? The findings are: (Q1.) Performing Feature selection using binary classification Logistic regression algorithm reveals an array of 30 most influential factors at an …

Improving Access To Information On Health Hazards Of Telecommunications Masts By Residents In Zaria Local Government Area Of Kaduna State, Abdulkadir Tanko Isah, Jibrin Abdulrahaman, Irewole Dorcas Ibinaiye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

No abstract provided.

“The Digital Renaissance A Study Of India’S Print Media And Literary Trends”, Sudhanshu Bajpai, Kamal Bajpai

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

India's digital landscape has experienced significant growth, boasting 692 million active internet users and 467 million social media users as of February 2023. The surge in online news consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the population's reliance on digital platforms for information. Analysis reveals varying engagement levels between rural and urban areas, with online platforms dominating news access. Educational qualifications influence news source preferences, with YouTube emerging as the dominant platform. Visual and interactive content formats gain prominence, highlighting the need for adaptation to evolving consumer preferences. The data underscores a diverse range of interests among digital news consumers, emphasizing …

Multicultural Organizational Development (Mcod) Scans Of Public Space In Milner Library, Fall 2023: External Report, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, And Access Committee, Milner Library

Milner Library Publications

In November 2023, Milner Library’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee conducted Multicultural Organizational Development (MCOD) scans of the library’s public spaces, wishing to follow up on a previous series of MCOD scans conducted in 2021.

The Post-Pandemic Job Market For Academic Librarians In The Southeast United States, Louise Lowe, J.B. Hill, Jenna Eastwood Hill, Claresta Icasia

Faculty Scholarship

This study examines the state of the post-pandemic academic library job market in the Southeastern region of the United States. This analysis of academic librarian job advertisements collected from 2022 and 2023 reveals that while some new jobs have emerged there is a continued demand for traditional roles, prior work experience and the ALA-accredited master’s degree. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are prominent in job advertisements despite some regional political opposition. Remote work options are limited, signaling a nuanced approach to work modality post-pandemic.

Kesadaran Dan Pandangan Pustakawan Terhadap Kesiagaan Bencana Koleksi Digital Di Jakarta, Gracia Yashodara

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Disaster is an unavoidable event and has the potential to destroy recorded information. Library as an information institution is responsible for preserving all of its collections, including digital collections. Digital collections are collections that require more specialized level of care than physical collections because they require maintenance from both hardware and software. Therefore, digital disaster preparedness is needed to minimize the impact of disasters and build library capabilities that will be needed when disasters come. Librarians need to have a broad view and awareness of the importance of digital disaster preparedness in libraries, especially in university libraries. This research used …

Analisis Swot Dalam Menentukan Strategi Penerapan Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Kearsipan Dinamis Terintegrasi, Yuanita Utami, Halilul Khairi, Ika Sartika

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The implementation of the Integrated Dynamic Archival Information System (SRIKANDI) is an effort to improve government administration services. In its implementation, there are government agencies that are resistant to implementing this application. This has an impact on not achieving the set targets. The research question is what is the SWOT analysis of the implementation of SRIKANDI in government agencies and what is the strategy for the results of this analysis. The aim of the research is to find out ANRI's strategy in achieving the target of implementing SRIKANDI. These strategic steps were analyzed using SWOT analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and …

Are Researchers Citing Their Data? A Case Study From The U.S. Geological Survey, Grace C. Donovan, Madison L. Langseth

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Data citation promotes accessibility and discoverability of data through measures carried out by researchers, publishers, repositories, and the scientific community. This paper examines how a data citation workflow has been implemented by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) by evaluating publication and data linkages. Two different methods were used to identify data citations: examining publication structural metadata and examining the full text of the publication. A growing number of USGS researchers are complying with publisher data sharing policies aimed to capture data citation information in a standardized way within associated publications. However, inconsistencies in how data citation information is documented …

Batu Nisan Di Situs Binanga Sebagai Indikasi Pemukiman Muslim Kuno Di Pantai Barat Aceh, Amir Husni, Sanusi Ismail, Nasruddin As Nasruddin As, Bustami Abubakar, Reza Idria, Hermansyah Hermansyah, Ruhamah Ruhamah, Muhajir Al Fairusy

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This article aims to discuss the development of ancient Muslim settlements on the west coast of Aceh based on the findings of Islamic gravestones at the Binanga site in Subulussalam City, Aceh. This site is very unique, it is located inland and right on the banks of the Singkel River, which is connected to the highlands of Sumatra. There are 131 Islamic gravestones, and their shapes vary greatly. The results of the morphological analysis show that the gravestones were divided into two groups: Aceh gravestones (batu Aceh) and Barus gravestones (nisan Barus). There are no biographical inscriptions carved …

Rekonstruksi Nama Jember Dalam Lakon Babad Jember Ludruk Surya Utama, Fahmy H. Abdillah

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This study entitled “Reconstruction name of Jember in Babad Jember Play Ludruk Surya Utama”, is a study of ludruk play that are suspected of having participated in producing or distributing the origins name of Jember, through babad Jember play which performed with Madura, Java and Indonesia language. The reconstruction was based on a structural review; plot, theme, character and toponymy in babad Jember play by Surya Utama group. Examine the mixed use of language based on texture; the dialogue of the Jember babad play which consists of (a) external dialogue in the form of communication between actors, especially in conflicts …

Persepsi Pemerintah Dan Masyarakat Dalam Pelestarian Cagar Budaya: Studi Kasus Kawasan Cagar Budaya Pusat Pemerintahan Kesultanan Siak Sri Indrapura, Agi Ginanjar

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

This article discusses the importance of government and community collaboration in the preservation and potential use of Siak Sri Indrapura Cultural Heritage Area. It is not easy to carry out preservation as mandated by the law, because in practice various problems may arise, especially those related to the area’s use. The purpose of this study is to integrate interpretations concerning the importance of government and community collaboration in the preservation of cultural heritage areas and those concerning their potential use by taking into account socio-cultural and economic values. This study was designed using a convergent qualitative and quantitative approach (convergent …

Tinjauan Kritis Konservasi Tekstil Koleksi Jubah Sultan Thaha Museum Kebangkitan Nasional, Zulfa Nurdina Fitri, Ali Akbar

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

A museum plays a central role in conserving cultural heritage. Hence, conserving museum collections is pivotal for preserving the values of the collection. The museum of National Awakening has a potential national collection that requires curative conservation due to its damaged condition, i.e., Sultan Thaha Robes. However, the conservation effort lacked written and visual documentation of the collection due to the collection's urgency, causing it difficult for conservators to access the conservation-related information. This paper presents a critical review of conservation stages performed on Sultan Thaha Robes while suggesting a complete, systematic conservation solution based on the theoretical collaboration of …

Trend Of Knowledge Transfer Strategy In The Libraries: A Bibliometrics Analysis, Aviazka Firdhaussi Azmir, Tamara Adriani Salim

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This study investigates the significance of knowledge transfer strategies within libraries, encompassing insights and expertise deeply ingrained in organizational strategy. This study aims to explore and evaluate key indicators of scientific behavior in the research domain concerning the intersection of open innovation and concepts of knowledge transfer in libraries. Through bibliometric and network analysis, the study seeks to unravel the joint scientific trajectory of these domains. This research uncovered three primary avenues: knowledge transfer within LIS research and journals, knowledge retention for outgoing employees, and knowledge transfer in information literacy programs. The study reveals publication trends and identifies research gaps, …

Implementasi Kebijakan Peraturan Anri 6/2021 Pada Fungsi Kearsipan Sekretariat Ditjen Kementerian X Ri, Namira Rahmi Zahara, Nina Mayesti

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This study discusses the Policy Implementation of ANRI Regulation 6/2021 on The Archives Functions of the Secretariat of the Directorate General of Ministry X RI by using the concept of policy implementation George C. Edward III, namely communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. This study concludes that implementing the ANRI 6/2021 regulation at the Secretariat of the Directorate General still needs to improve or is not optimal in every influencing factor. This research suggests that the Secretariat of the Directorate General needs commitment, honesty, and also a perspective in …

Kontestasi Kuasa Dalam Perdagangan Rempah Di Pantai Barat Dan Selatan Aceh Abad Ke 18 Hingga 19 M, Muhajir Al Fairusy Ma, Jovial Pally Taran Jpt, R. Michael Feener Mf, Haikal Haikal Hk

Paradigma: Jurnal Kajian Budaya

The spice route has become a national discourse in the context of strengthening the Indonesian nation's maritime cultural identity. As one of the big nations, the archipelago was once a cross-national melting pot in the context of hunting and trading spices on an international scale. After all, spices were the prima donna commodity of their time, which raised the name of the archipelago to the international trade stage. This research was conducted to find out the history of the spice route in one of the archipelago regions, especially in Aceh. After all, Islam and the spice trade have become a …

A Study On Library Automation And Networking Status Among The Engineering College Libraries In Sri Venkateswara University Area, Dr.Thimapuram Raghunadha Reddy, V Pulla Reddy Proff

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this study is to analyze the use of the Automation and networking among the faculty members and the students of engineering college libraries in Sri Venkateswara University Area. A well structured questionnaire was distributed among the 1314 faculty members and the students under study. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of the Automation status, Categories of software used, Areas of Computerization, Source finance for their library automation work, automated services, topology of computer networking is used, to know the types of networks used, satisfaction with digital library services. It was found that the Automation …

Responding To Chatgpt’S Impact On Higher Education Landscapes: Using Digital Initiatives To Support Undergraduate Information Literacy And Research Skills, Jayati Chaudhuri, Lettycia Terrones

Digital Initiatives Symposium

ChatGPT and AI technologies present novel and unforeseen challenges to the academic community, ushering in an intriguing era where the distinction between plagiarism and academic integrity can become less clear for many students. In response, the Cal State LA University Library created three new digital initiatives published on traditional and social media teaching platforms to help students understand how to avoid plagiarism and their use of ChatGPT in higher education. In the fall of 2023, librarians developed a new module focused on ChatGPT in higher education. The module enhanced the existing “Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism” self-paced Canvas student tutorial, which …

Federal Reserve Bank Of Chicago Circulars: A Case Study Of An Early Career Librarian’S Approach To A Full-Scale Digitization Project, Delaney Mccoy

Digital Initiatives Symposium

Each Federal Reserve Bank distributes circulars to their member banks which contain information regarding bank supervision and regulation, services, policies, and district relations. The early circulars of a Reserve Bank, those issued after the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 and before the general regulation of the twelve Reserve Banks through the Banking Act of 1935, illuminate the idiosyncratic nature of the policies and procedures of each district.

In the summer of 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago sent their circulars from the years 1914 to 1979 to the Digital History and Archives team at the Federal Reserve Bank of …

Implementing And Marketing Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Practices And Resources: Creating The E‐Buzz!, Essraa Nawar, Kristin Laughtin-Dunker

Digital Initiatives Symposium

Leatherby Libraries Librarians are committed to supporting and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for students, faculty, researchers, and staff. We demonstrate this commitment holistically through the provision of all resources and services in support of teaching, learning, and research. Our goal is to reduce obstacles to accessing diverse research resources, services, learning, and engagement through educational outreach in order to raise awareness of diversity related issues.

In 2020, Library administration selected a Diversity and Outreach librarian that was charged with creating a comprehensive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Outreach plan. As a result, a number of practices and initiatives …

Everything Is Ok [Book Review], Jj Pionke

Disability in LIS (DisLIS)

Review of the book Everything is OK by Debbie Tung.