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Social Media Engagement Across Public Libraries In Monroe County: A Webometric Study, Danielle D’Agostino

SLIS Connecting

Social media has continued to develop and change rapidly since its inception. In order to best meet the information needs of users and gather as much visibility as possible, new platforms have been created and older platforms have been updated to improve usage. Because of these changes, engagement with newer, yet highly popular social media platforms such as TikTok has not been studied as widely as more traditional platforms such as Facebook. Additionally, post formats, character limits, and post content can vary greatly by platform. Comparing multiple social media platforms in this study allowed for a wider view of how …

Storyville: A Study Of Artifacts, Martha Quinn Fentress

SLIS Connecting

Operating from 1897 to 1917, sixteen blocks from the French Quarter district of New Orleans, Louisiana, several buildings were created to establish a legal red light district known as “Storyville.” The area was named after its creator, Alderman Sidney Story, who enacted the applicable ordinances and helped to establish the district. The creation of Storyville was meant to bring regulation to the sex trade and organized crime. The creation of the sixteen blocks of the district was influenced by a diverse range of experiences, ranging from cheap "cribs," vibrant music halls, saloons, and lavish mansions filled with "top dollar" ladies. …

The National Gallery Of Art Library: A Collection Analysis Of An Art Library’S Digital Collection, Rose Pendleton

SLIS Connecting

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the digital collection of the National Gallery of Art’s library with a focus on the diversity of topics, artists, and themes. This study could be a resource to librarians responsible for digital collections and art librarians that want to ensure that their digital collections are seen as diverse. Additionally, this study adds to the body of scholarly literature related to art libraries, digital collections, and diversity, and the research conducted could be used to further analyze other digital collections.

Text Complexity In Selected Newbery Medal Winners, Stephanie N. Harrelson

SLIS Connecting

Children who read for pleasure, as well as for information, do so because they have first learned the simple mechanics of reading. Once the mechanics are in place, children seek out stories that are of interest to them. Reading engaging materials holds the interest of children. As readers encounter increasingly complex reading material, their comprehension and reading abilities increase. It is important that children's literature is not only entertaining, but also complex in age-appropriate ways (Juel, 1988).

This study looks at the text complexity of Newbery Medal winners. The books selected for this study cover a 100-year period (1922-2022). The …

The Role The Lgbtq+ Community Plays In Preserving Their Own History: The Rise Of Lgbtqia+ Grassroots Archives, Abigail Hollingsworth

SLIS Connecting

This study conducted a collection analysis of five LGBTQ+ grassroots archives located in North America to exhibit how marginalized communities build and preserve their history on their own. By assessing the different collections for certain metrics and demographics such as the number of materials representing different aspects of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the types of materials prioritized from t-shirts to posters and books, this study highlights the role these community archives play in the representation of marginalized histories. By documenting these types of metrics, this study aimed to exhibit how these community-led archives collect materials, and what it …

A Collection Analysis Of The Tana Hoban Papers In The De Grummond Children’S Literature Collection, Constance Martin

SLIS Connecting

The de Grummond holdings of Tana Hoban’s work contain items she donated from 1982 to 1991 as well as copies of her books received from other donors. These materials include correspondence; biographical materials; her diaries; and some of her work as a commercial photographer, including photos and advertisements. There are also promotional items for her books and items related to a 1973 educational filmstrip series for which Hoban served on the creative development team (Brown, 2021; (“Tana Hoban Papers,” n.d.). Copies of physical books are augmented by book dummies she created for books that were published later and some that …

From The Gas: Congratulations, Publications, Presentations, Teresa S. Welsh, Ph.D., Stacy L. Creel, Ph.D.

SLIS Connecting

Updates from the students and alumni and faculty publications and presentations.

Spotlights: Faculty, Alumni, Course, Stacy L. Creel, Ph.D.

SLIS Connecting

An update on Mr. Edmand Pace, an introduction to Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, and news about LIS 654. E-Resources Management.

Slis Director's Report, Stacy L. Creel, Ph.D.

SLIS Connecting

Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of SLIS Connecting. It has been a busy time here in SLIS. This is the overview of what has been happing here at the School of Library and Information Science at Southern Miss. This issue features six research projects along with our regular columns.

Emerging Technologies In The Library: From Test Pilots To High Flying Success, Laura Kohl, Allison Papini

Library Staff Publications, Presentations & Journal Articles

How many of us have brought new technology into the library with high hopes only to have it crash and burn? Why do some tools become instant relics while others develop lives of their own? Like nearly everyone else, Laura and Allison have experienced every point on the spectrum between flop and success and want to share the lessons they've learned. Topics will include virtual reality, data visualization tools, ChatGPT, and more.

Reading Nation Waterfall, Anthony Chow

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Participation Of Academic Libraries And Provision Of Covid-19 Information Services During The Pandemic In Nigeria, Flora Orewa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information was sought on the level of collaboration between academic libraries and known key players championing the prevention and control of COVID-19, the activities carried out in compliance with set protocols, information services offered, and the challenges faced. Results showed moderate level of collaboration and very limited direct synergistic interaction with public health groups, while they provided patrons with an avenue to source updates from library websites. There was high compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines; however, there was no specialized COVID-19 information service desk for patrons' inquiries. Libraries participated in the dissemination of COVID-19 information during the pandemic, especially to …

Southeastern Librarian 71(1) Spring 2023 (Full Issue)

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian Volume 71 Number 1

No Common Ground: Confederate Monuments And The Ongoing Fight For Racial Justice, Ariana Baker

The Southeastern Librarian

Karen L. Cox Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2021 ISBN:9781469662671 224 p. $24.00 (Hbk)

Sela Officers And Executive Committee, Sela State Representatives

The Southeastern Librarian

Current SELA officers and representatives.

Surfing The South: The Search For Waves And The People Who Ride Them, A Blake Denton

The Southeastern Librarian

Steve Estes Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2022 ISBN: 9781469667775 214 p. $23.00 (Pbk)

Row Upon Row: Sea Grass Baskets Of The South Carolina Lowcountry, 4th Edition, Samantha Duncan

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Dale Rosengarten Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, 2022 ISBN:9781643362731 96 p. $18.99 (Pbk)

Scanning The Digital: Using Survey Data To Support Digital Scholarship Initiatives At The University Of Mississippi, Abigail Norris, Adam Clemons, Alex Watson

The Southeastern Librarian

Digital scholarship (the use of digital technology in research or teaching applications) is a new and growing field but many Mississippi libraries, including the University of Mississippi, are not officially supporting digital scholarship. To change this, librarians at the University of Mississippi sent out an online survey to faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students in order to gauge their interest in and experience with digital scholarship methods and tools and how the library can best support digital scholarship on campus. The results showed a wide variety of interest and expertise across several fields, mostly in the humanities, with important data …

Academic Librarianship Reflection: How Do You Define Your Roles As An Academic Librarian?, Rebecca Rose

The Southeastern Librarian

Reflection by Rebecca Rose.

The Weeding Handbook: A Shelf-By-Shelf Guide, 2nd Edition, Camille Mccutcheon

The Southeastern Librarian

Rebecca Vnuk Chicago: ALA Editions, 2022 ISBN: 9780838937174 240 p. $49.99 (Pbk)

Sela News & News From The States

The Southeastern Librarian

News from participating Southeastern states.

Haints On Black Mountain, Kathelene Mccarty Smith

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Ann Hite Macon: Mercer University Press, 2022 ISBN: 9780881468526 243 p. (Pbk) $20.00

Dreams In The New Century: Instant Cities Shattered Hopes And Florida's Turning Point, Austina M. Jordan

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Gary R. Mormino Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2022 ISBN: 9780813069340 548 p. $34.95 (Hbk)

Authenticating Whiteness: Karens, Selfies, And Pop Stars, Allison Faix

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Rachel E. Dubrofsky Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2022 ISBN: 9781496843326 184 p. $99.00 (Hbk)

Endless Caverns: An Underground Journey Into The Show Caves Of Appalachia, Timothy Daniels

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Douglas Reichert Powell Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2022 ISBN: 9781469669434 232 p. $29.00 (Pbk)

A Punkhouse In The Deep South: The Oral History Of 309, Stephen Michaels

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Aaron Cometbus & Scott Satterwhite Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2021 ISBN: 9780813068527 154 p. $19.95 (Pbk)

Visibility, Promoting, And Marketing Of Electronic Reference Books In Academic Libraries, Viki Stoupenos, Christine E. Woods

The Southeastern Librarian

Are electronic reference books visible in academic libraries? A survey administered to librarians at colleges and universities in the southern United States is used to ascertain the presence and promotion of electronic reference books in academic libraries. Findings reveal that electronic reference books are not as visible in academic libraries (both online and in library buildings) as traditional print reference is. Librarians surveyed indicate they promote electronic reference books more than print reference books. To gain an understanding of what needs more marketing, librarians should examine usage statistics. Librarians should employ a variety of ways to market and promote electronic …

The President's Column, Crystal Gates

The Southeastern Librarian

Column by Crystal Gates.

Research Support Services: An Analysis Of Top Science And Technology Institutions, Vijay Kumar Verma, Charu .

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – This research article aims to find out the different types of research support services provided by the top fifty libraries listed under science and technology institutions category in the QS ranking 2022. The analysis results will provide an in-depth view of the research support services offered by these institutions and will be helpful to libraries everywhere in designing their research support service.

Design/methodology/approach – The top 50 institutions listed in the 2022 QS World University Rankings in the category of science and technology were taken. Out of them, 44 libraries were selected on the basis of research support …

Open Science Etds And Institutional Repositories: Making Research Data Fairer, Andrew Mckenna-Foster, Maria Cotera, Mark Hahnel

The Journal of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Graduate students, as potential future full-time researchers, are a population that should show proficiency in data sharing. Though there are many resources that teach data sharing best practices for students, it is difficult to tell how well students do when sharing their data. We compared the FAIRness of non-traditional research output metadata associated with theses and dissertations for records shared in a generalist repository by individual students, and records shared through an institutional repository using the same repository platform. Those shared in an institutional repository were significantly FAIRer, as measured by metadata richness and interoperability, and had higher views per …