“I Felt Like Such A Freshman:” Reflections On Depaul University Library’S Assessment In Action Project,
2016
DePaul University
“I Felt Like Such A Freshman:” Reflections On Depaul University Library’S Assessment In Action Project, Heather Jagman
Staff Publications - University Libraries
No abstract provided.
“I Felt Like Such A Freshman”: First-Year Students Crossing The Library Threshold,
2016
DePaul University
“I Felt Like Such A Freshman”: First-Year Students Crossing The Library Threshold
Staff Publications - University Libraries
Qualitative analysis of reflective essays by first-year students in an academic skills course documented outcomes related to the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. Student narratives showed how novices encounter the clusters of concepts described in the Framework as “Scholarship as Conversation,” “Searching as Strategic Exploration,” and “Research as Inquiry.” Assessing students’ metacognition—that is, their thinking about the learning process—revealed that they connected personal identity with academic conversations, developed strategies for exploring subject classification, and balanced persistence with help-seeking. The open-ended exercise was effective as a collaborative approach to academic engagement and information …
The Ultimate Irony: An Information Age Without Librarians,
2016
University of North Florida
The Ultimate Irony: An Information Age Without Librarians, Dawn S. Ady
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
In this thesis, the continuing relevance of the profession of librarianship in the digital age is explored and assessed. After defining the library as information itself, the thesis establishes that electronic formats replacing printed matter is not an indication of libraries becoming extinct. Further, various aspects of the profession of librarianship—including library ethics, information extraction skills, and information literacy instruction—are discussed. Additionally, the potential for librarians to play an important role in a largely “jobless” society (as forecast by some experts and scholars as well as in a recent Oxford University study) is evaluated. Finally, a proposal is made for …
Visual Literacy For Libraries: A Practical, Standards- Based Guide,
2016
Montclair State University
Visual Literacy For Libraries: A Practical, Standards- Based Guide, Siobhan K. Mccarthy
University Libraries Scholarship and Creative Works
No abstract provided.
Moving Students To The Center Through Collaborative Documents In The Classroom,
2016
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Moving Students To The Center Through Collaborative Documents In The Classroom, Maura A. Smale, Stephen Francoeur
Publications and Research
Collaborative document creation allows groups of people to create and edit text in a shared space, and educators across all subject areas have embraced these tools in their classes. Library instructors are no exception—the authors have used collaborative documents with students in multiple instructional settings. We believe that collaborative documents can embody critical pedagogy in the library classroom. Creating and editing collaborative documents can acknowledge students’ prior experiences with research and the library and de-center the library instructor as the sole research expert in the room.
Librarians’ Use Of Instructional Design Methods In Creating Information Literacy Instruction,
2016
Nova Southeastern University
Librarians’ Use Of Instructional Design Methods In Creating Information Literacy Instruction, Michael W. Wilson
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this sequential explanatory mixed methods study was to determine whether instruction librarians in the United States and Canada were using instructional design (ID) methods, and to identify potential explanations for their adoption or rejection of those methods. The theory of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1985) served as the theoretical framework for the study. Research questions examined the relationship between respondents’ reported use of ID methods and the following factors: (a) behavioral, normative, and control beliefs, (b) demographic factors, and (c) professional identity as teachers. A survey adapted from Ajjan and Hartshorne (2008) and from Julien and Genuis (2011) …
Scavenging For Research Ingredients,
2016
Hope College
Scavenging For Research Ingredients, Jessica Hronchek
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Slis Connecting, Volume 4, Issue 2,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Slis Connecting, Volume 4, Issue 2, Stacy Creel Ph.D., Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D.
SLIS Connecting
Entire issue of SLIS Connecting, Volume 4, Issue 2
Cultural Heritage Preservation In Digital Repositories: A Bibliometric Analysis,
2015
University of Arkansas
Cultural Heritage Preservation In Digital Repositories: A Bibliometric Analysis, Lynn Valetutti
SLIS Connecting
The World Wide Web (WWW) has changed the way that we access information. Digital repositories have become the solution for preserving old materials and the venue to allow open access (OA) to the public. This research paper examined the scholarly library and information science (LIS) literature related to cultural heritage and digital preservation including publication over time, core journals, countries that were the focus of publications, and types of library or cultural repositories that are delineated herein.
Pastime With Good Company: The Songs Of Henry Viii And His Daughter Elizabeth I,
2015
University of South Carolina
Pastime With Good Company: The Songs Of Henry Viii And His Daughter Elizabeth I, Courtney E. Clark
SLIS Connecting
The purpose of this study is to document the surviving musical compositions of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The repositories in London containing each monarch’s remaining body of musical work were examined and the compositions themselves studied. Research was conducted to give further details about each document and its history within the Tudor monarchs’ lives.
Folklore And Children’S Literature: A Content Analysis Of The De Grummond Children’S Literature Collection,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Folklore And Children’S Literature: A Content Analysis Of The De Grummond Children’S Literature Collection, Colleen E. Smith
SLIS Connecting
Folklore can be defined as “context, performance, attitude, cultural tastes, and the like” (Toelken, 1996, p.7). With folktale and fairy tales, these stories embody cultural values and morals, aiding in learning a lesson or to keep intact a cultural tradition. Many works of literature serve as models for studies in folklore, offering literary criticism, while allowing ancient traditions and modern traditions to be explored (Toelken, 1996, p. 391). Additionally, most, if not all, written folklore, folktales, and fairy tales were originally passed down verbally, from one generation to the next; these stories are part of oral histories (Toelken, 1996). Many …
Library Science Education At Southern Miss: A History Of Survival And Growth,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Library Science Education At Southern Miss: A History Of Survival And Growth, Matthew R. Griffis
SLIS Connecting
Mississippi has a place in the history of library science. Although libraries appeared in the state as early as 1818 (Halsell, 1975), training for librarians was not available until 1926 at the State Teacher’s College in Hattiesburg, later renamed The University of Southern Mississippi. Southern Miss awarded its first master’s degree in library science exactly fifty years ago, in 1965.
Student Associations And Upcoming Events,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Student Associations And Upcoming Events, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
SLIS Connecting
Learn about updates and news from the Library and Information Science Student Association (LISSA) and the Southern Miss Student Archivists (SMSA) along with recent and upcoming events of interest.
From The Gas, Congratulations, Publications, Presentations,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
From The Gas, Congratulations, Publications, Presentations, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
SLIS Connecting
No abstract provided.
History Of The Beta Phi Mu, Beta Psi Chapter At The University Of Southern Mississippi,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
History Of The Beta Phi Mu, Beta Psi Chapter At The University Of Southern Mississippi, Carol Green
SLIS Connecting
The Beta Phi Mu International Library & Information Studies Honor Society was founded in 1948 by a group of leading librarians and library educators to recognize and encourage scholastic achievement among library and information studies students. Beta Phi Mu was formally admitted to membership in the Association of College Honor Societies in 1969 and became an affiliate of the American Library Association in 1998.
Spotlights: Faculty, Alum, And Course,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Spotlights: Faculty, Alum, And Course, Stacy Creel
SLIS Connecting
Meet SLIS Associate Professor Dr. Melanie J. Norton and SLIS alum Dr. Patricia Condon, Research Data Services Librarian at the University of New Hampshire. Learn about the new online dual MLIS/IT MS degree and a new elective for spring 2016, "Library Design: Principles and Practice."
Slis Director's Update,
2015
University of Southern Mississippi
Slis Director's Update, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
SLIS Connecting
Director's update on the Southern Miss School of Library and Information Science
I Need Help Finding It: Understanding The Benefits Of Research Skill Acquisition In Competitive Forensics,
2015
Ohio University
I Need Help Finding It: Understanding The Benefits Of Research Skill Acquisition In Competitive Forensics, Jessica L. Furgerson
Speaker & Gavel
Research skill acquisition is an invaluable but under explored benefit of forensics participation. Although coaches, students, and administrators acknowledge that participants gain research skills via forensics, little is known about what these skills are and how they specifically benefit students. This paper isolates three specific research dimensions students learn while participating in competitive speech and debate: locating, examining, and applying source mate-rial. Connections are then drawn between these dimensions and the attainment of high level learning resulting in the creation of educational outcomes related to research skill acquisition via forensics. Understanding the process and importance of research skill acquisition is …
A New Approach To Evaluating Information: A Reflection On Radar,
2015
Western University
A New Approach To Evaluating Information: A Reflection On Radar, Kevin Tanner, Kim Mcphee
Western Libraries Presentations
For instruction librarians, teaching information literacy (IL) skills is often an important aspect of any lesson plan. One area of IL includes the critical evaluation of sources, an essential skill that students need to succeed as aspiring scholars and researchers. This ability to differentiate “good” from “bad” information is beneficial to students beyond their academic careers, and will help them navigate the “sea of information” for the rest of their lives. Typically, such evaluation skills are taught through applying the CRAAP test: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. While humorous and memorable, the name of this test devalues the usefulness …
“The Open Suny Metaliteracy Badging System: Envisioning Connections With E-Portfolios.”,
2015
University at Albany, State University of New York
“The Open Suny Metaliteracy Badging System: Envisioning Connections With E-Portfolios.”, Kelsey L. O'Brien, Trudi E. Jacobson
University Libraries Faculty Scholarship
In a webinar presented for the Open Badges in Higher Education Working Group, librarians Trudi Jacobson and Kelsey O'Brien discuss the development of the Metaliteracy Badging System, a multi-media interactive tool used in conjunction with instructional sessions to teach information literacy and metaliteracy competencies. The presenters discuss their use of the system with disciplinary faculty and envision the potential for incorporating e-portfolios to showcase student achievements. *The audio file of this presentation is available here: https://archive.org/details/BAHigherEdWG8December2015. Please note that there are other presenters later in the webinar so you will need to secure their permission to upload the file to …
