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Sharpening The Search Saw: Lessons From Expert Searchers, Virginia M. Tucker

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Patient Access To Electronic Health Records: Strengths, Weaknesses And What’S Needed To Move Forward, Alicia V. Zuniga

School of Information Student Research Journal

Electronic health records (EHRs) are desired by both physicians and patients, but the transition to and acceptance of sensitive health information online has been slow. This paper reviews the current literature on EHR adoption and outlines barriers, advantages and explicit steps for moving toward the EHR ubiquity. Potential benefits of EHRs to patients and physicians include reduced costs for patients, hospitals and insurance providers, patient empowerment, less errors in records and better health outcomes, but security and privacy concerns, cost of implementation and poor electronic records management system design have proved barriers to adoption.

Graduate Archival Education In The United States; A Personal Reflection About Its Past And Future, Richard J. Cox

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

From one vantage, those who started their careers decades ago, graduate archival education has made tremendous leaps forward; from another perspective, those in the early years of their careers, education in this field may look spotty, disjointed, and confusing. As I near the end of my career (although old archivists don’t fade away, they get preserved), I have increasingly felt like an archival source in ongoing professional dialogue. In this essay, I briefly consider the evolution of graduate education since the 1970s, the emergence of a new archival professorial corps, the maturing of our field’s professional and scholarly research, and …

Library Testimonial: Madeline Mcdermott, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

A research instruction in the University Libraries and a visit to the Marian Library on the seventh floor of Roesch Library inspired Madeline McDermott '15 to create an archive for her high school alma mater and pursue two master's degrees in library and information science and public history.

Library Testimonial: David Darrow, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

History professor David Darrow, director of the University Honors Program, shares his thoughts on the value of the University Libraries to students and faculty.

Library Testimonial: Sam Wallace, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Sam Wallace remembers when Roesch Library opened in 1971; since then, it has been as much a part of campus life as Flyer basketball, Christmas on Campus and the student neighborhood. Its technology, spaces and resources keep advancing with the latest learning, research and teaching methods, he says.

Library Testimonial: Libby Durnwald, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Student Libby Durnwald shares the impact the University Libraries had on her studies, service and work.

Library Testimonial: Margaret Mcaleese, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Experience in the University Libraries led Margaret McAleese to pursue a career in business research and helped land her a job with an industry-leading firm.

Library Testimonial: Barath Narayanan, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Electrical engineering doctoral candidate Barath Narayanan shares how he relies on the University Libraries to help him find the materials and information he needs to succeed.

Library Testimonial: Linda Arvin Skuns, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Secondary education graduate Linda Arvin Skuns ’63 shares how the role of libraries has grown and changed since her time as a student at UD.

Library Testimonial: Deogratias Eustace, Maureen E. Schlangen

Roesch Library Staff Publications

Civil engineering professor and Transportation Engineering Laboratory director Deogratias “Deo” Eustace shares his thoughts on the people, materials, services and technology available in the University Libraries.

“Save Our History!” Collaborating To Preserve The Past At Umass Boston, Meghan Bailey, Patricia Bruttomesso, Andrew Elder, Carolyn M. Goldstein, Jessica R. Holden, Joanne Riley

Joseph P. Healey Library Publications

Sparked by the 50th anniversary of the founding of the University of Massachusetts Boston in June 1964, University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) staff in the Joseph P. Healey Library collaborated with departments across campus to carry out a wide range of initiatives, all focused on locating, accessioning, preserving, and sharing the physical evidence of the university’s history. This poster outlines the various collecting activities, outreach methods, digitization projects, and dogged detective work that resulted in the addition of more than 2,500 linear feet of unique historic materials to the University Archives, as well as a number of well-received public …

New Perspectives On Internship And Practicum Requirements In Archival Education, April K. Anderson-Zorn

Faculty and Staff Publications – Milner Library

This conference panel discussed internship and practicum work in archival repositories. The presentation delivered by Anderson focused on training at institutional repositories and the program she developed for both ISU and regional students. As per the panel’s abstract: ”This session will generate new perspectives on the issue of internships and practicums with the intended goal of balancing the educational needs of students, the instructional requirements of archival educators, and the ethical concerns of institutions.”

Data Management Plan Example And Feedback, Deeann Allison, Kiyomi D. Deards, Jennifer L. Thoegersen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Presentations

A good DMP plan was concise and easy to follow. Writers should not be afraid to take up the maximum allowed space when necessary to explain things so that the reviewers don’t have to think hard/look something up. Below are examples of feedback a consultant might give when reviewing a data management plan. These examples may be used and altered as necessary to fit a variety of situations. The feedback has been divided into three categories: Defining Terms, Details, Data, and Human Research Subject Data.

Lanthorn, Vol. 49, No. 61, May 4, 2015, Grand Valley State University

Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

May 2015, Volume 11, Number 1, Winthrop University Archives And Special Collections

Retrospect: News from the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University

No abstract provided.

Digital Preservation Strategies For A Small Private College, Meg Miner

Scholarly Publications

Well established “best practices” in digital preservation (DP) do little to address day-to-day realities in repositories that cannot dedicate funds or staff to DP workflows. What can a Lone Arranger do to ensure good stewardship for born digital and digitized institutional records before a complete preservation system is in place?

Accommodating Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Museums, William S. Tyler

History Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to examine the question of how current museum access programs meet the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is an umbrella classification that presents many challenges for individuals in terms of social development and academic growth. It is important that all individuals are given the opportunity to experience the museum setting to their full ability. With this population of individuals at the forefront, an analysis will be done to examine what needs are present and how museum programming serves them. There are a variety of strategies and accommodations that museums can …

Selecting An Electronic Records Repository Platform At The South Carolina Department Of Archives And History, Brian Thomas

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

In the 2014–2015 fiscal year the South Carolina Department of Archives and History decided to embark on the journey to creating a repository that would house and preserve incoming state agency electronic records. This case study discusses the journey of the newly hired electronic records archivist in researching, evaluating, and recommending a digital repository platform. It also provides a set of take-away lessons learned through the process in the hope that it will help other archivists investigating repository platforms.

Evaluating The Temporal Coherence Of Archived Pages, Scott G. Ainsworth, Michael L. Nelson, Herbert Van De Sompel

Computer Science Presentations

PDF of a powerpoint presentation from the International Internet Preservation Consortium (IIPC) 2015 Conference at Stanford University, April 28, 2015. Also available on Slideshare.

Milledgeville/Baldwin County Community Concert Association Collection Box List, Georgia College And State University

Special Collections Finding Aids

This collection contains a variety of materials relating to the Community Concert Association and its activities including various programs, PR information, photos, correspondence, worker record sheets, and membership lists of the organization over the years. The collection dates from about 1944 to 1985. However, the only years that contain explicit detail about the organization are between the years of 1976 and 1985. There is not a great deal of historical information about how the Community Concert Association began. The collection ends at 1985.

Jean Crittenden Morris, Georgia College And State University

Special Collections Finding Aids

The Jean Crittenden Morris Collection spans from 1946 to 1950, when Jean Crittenden Morris was in college at GSCW. The material types of the collection range from letters to event programs to newspaper clippings to photographs to scripts to song lyrics to telegrams.

Last Post, Abby M. Rolland

Blogging the Library

I cannot believe this is my last week working in Special Collections and there are less than three weeks until graduation. My time up here has gone by so fast and I’m sad it’s coming to an end! I’ve made a lot of progress and learned a lot as well. [excerpt]

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 039, Number 29, April 20, 2015, Grand Valley State University

2014-2015, Volume 39

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Lanthorn, Vol. 49, No. 60, April 20, 2015, Grand Valley State University

Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Modern Special Collections: Embracing The Future While Taking Care Of The Past, Meredith Evans

WashU Libraries Publications

As managers of special collections engage with evolving formats and technologies, it is imperative that these professionals remain well versed in papyrus, paper, and principles that inform archival work. The permanence of this content defines our past, informs our present, and shapes our future. However, a constricting interpretation of archival principles heavily focused on the “integrity” of recordkeeping drives collection managers further from the resources needed to do their jobs in this new age of archiving. Thinking in a non-traditional strategic manner can ensure continued collection development, access and relevance for the next generation.

Lanthorn, Vol. 49, No. 59, April 16, 2015, Grand Valley State University

Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Map Collection, Georgia College And State University

Special Collections Finding Aids

This collection features world maps with a focus on the Southeastern US. The collection was collected by the Russell Library and Special Collections. Many of these maps were orginally in the library's circulating collection.

The inclusive dates of this collection are 1588 to 2001.The bulk dates of this collection are 1900 to 1970. These materials vary in size with the majority being being oversized. The majority of the maps in this collections are orginal with a few reproductions.

2015 Amendment To The Charter Of Molloy College, Molloy University Archives And Special Collections

University Charters

This is an amendment to the Charter of Molloy Catholic College for Women, conferred by the University of the State of New York Education Department Board of Regents on April 15th, 2015. It authorizes the College to confer the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).

Re-Housing Slides In Special Collections, Abby M. Rolland

Blogging the Library

So as I mentioned two weeks, I re-housed a lot of old slides. I’ve added some pictures, to show the wear that old slide covers get and how slides need to be housed in specific, archival sheets. I got through all of the slides in the back. Then, Amy (archivist) and I went to look at some of the slides in this other area and we found at that there are lots of slides in nice, healthy slide covers, but they’re all completely out of order. There are slides from 1986 in the same sheet as slides from the early …