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Who Trains Distance Librarians? A Study Of The Training And Development Needs Of Distance Learning Librarians, Jack Fritts, Anne Marie Casey

Publications

Distance librarianship is continuing to grow in importance in the life of academic libraries. Institutions are being driven to take their programs to the students as a matter of economic survival. In libraries with a history of serving distance learners as well as residential students, the service requests from off-campus audiences have long surpassed those on campus. In addition, academic institutions are offering online courses to their residential students at an ever-increasing rate, which creates a new category of distance learning student. How do librarians obtain the training they need to serve this growing user base? This article looks at …

How To Implement A Content Management System, Jonathan M. Smith

Library Faculty Publications & Presentations

Web content management systems (CMS) are increasingly becoming the preferred solution for library websites and intranets. This session will describe the entire process of implementing CMS; from requirements gathering to post-launch evaluation. We will take a look at several popular open source CMS, and discuss the technical requirements for hosting these systems. Project management principles will be applied to the process, and usability testing methods will be discussed as part of the design and evaluation phases.

Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• First Annual Henderson Hilton Mini-golf tournament 2010
• Annual Friends of Henderson Library luncheon

The Synthespian’S Animated Prehistory: The Monkees, The Archies, Don Kirshner, And The Politics Of “Virtual Labor”, Matt Stahl

FIMS Publications

This article explores the political-economic “prehistory” of the “synthespian” by tracing the emergence of the rock and roll cartoon The Archies (1968—78) from the ashes of the live-action sitcom The Monkees (1966—68) through the career of music publisher and producer Don Kirshner. Drawing on original interviews with the producers of The Archies, it argues that early experiments in “fixing” variable entertainment capital through the organization of divisions of nonproprietary authorship contributed to the development of rights-free “virtual labor.” This analysis brings to light the logics and politics that are never far from “purely technical” advances in entertainment production. The trajectory …

Remarks, Delivered At The Improvement Association Dinner On August 11, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers

Presidential Speeches

Remarks, delivered at the Improvement Association Dinner on August 11, 2010 by Arend D. Lubbers, who served as President of Grand Valley from 1969-2001.

Library Organizational Charts

Library Organizational Charts (1995-2018)

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Historical Overview: The Parliamentary Library From Past To Present, H.G.B. Anghelescu

School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications

Parliamentary libraries (also known under various terminologies such as federal libraries, legislative libraries, information resource centers, documentation centers, or reference services) enhance the research and information capacity of parliaments. As their histories show, however, some also came to consider their constituencies as lying beyond the confines of their parent legislature.

Collaborate To Succeed: Implementing New Reference Services With Splat, Memo Cordova, Amy Vecchione

Library Faculty Publications and Presentations

Libraries face shrinking budgets, increased use, and user demand for trending resources. This makes it difficult for librarians to find the time to keep up with innovative technological tools and social media (SM) developments. SPLAT (Special Projects Library Action Team) offers up a new model for enhancing library reference services. SPLAT is supported by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICFL), the state agency responsible for assisting libraries. The members of SPLAT are innovation representatives, comprised of library staff who search and experiment with SM trends and online tools, learn, and share the best ways to integrate them into the reference …

Business Community Outreach: Exploration Of A New Service Role, Patrick Griffis, Sidney Lowe

Library Faculty Presentations

Benefits of Business Outreach:

- Promotes value of library in a community
- Increases awareness of library services in a community
- Provides opportunities for external fundraising
- Connects library to other community agencies
- Increases library awareness of community services
- Provides opportunities for programming activities

Clemson Connect: Collaborating To Reach All Incoming Students, Suzanne Rook Schilf, Anne Grant

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Tales From The Field: The Right Mix Of Theory, Practice, And Soft Skills For Educating Digital Library Leaders, Cory K. Lampert, Krystyna Matusiak

Library Faculty Presentations

Technology skills have entered the LIS curriculum, but an overlooked variable in employability is often the perception of graduates’ soft skills. Communication skills, consensus-building and strategic thinking are critical to employers and by integrating coursework, internship experience, and networking opportunities as part of the core educational experience new graduates can set themselves apart as they enter the workforce. Research shows that programs that most effectively prepare future digital librarians are those that complement theory with interdisciplinary practice by developing partnerships and offer mentoring opportunities. This paper presents two perspectives identifying strategies to help develop leadership skills for the digital library …

The Academic Library’S Role In Fostering Digital Citizenship, Brad Matthies

Presentations

This presentation discusses Butler University Library’s efforts to introduce various campus constituents to Digital Citizenship. The primary platform featured in this presentation is the Butler University Library Digital Commons, a product by Berkeley Electronic Press. Discussed is how the presenter used this product to get digital immigrants excited about a Web 2.0 technology. Also discussed is marketing strategies for promoting similar Web 2.0 technologies to digital immigrants in higher education, and how such endeavors can also serve to transform the academic librarian’s role in the 21st Century.

Note: This presentation contains accompanying video interviews.

Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Are you a fan of GALILEO? Tell us about it!
• Have you tried GIL-Find?

Home (Remote) Access To Lexisnexis Academic Not Working, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Home (Remote) Access to LexisNexis Academic Not Working

A Comparative Study Of The Information-Seeking Behavior Of Bachelor Of Science And Master Of Science Agricultural Extension And Education Students, Mojtaba Sookhtanlo, Hamid Movahed Mohammadi, Ahmad Rezvanfar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study compares information-seeking behavior of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science students in the fields of agricultural extension and education. The authors surveyed Iranian students in departments of agricultural extension and education at four universities in Tehran, Shiraz, Mollasani, and Kermanshah. This study focused on three aspects: (1) comparison of amounts of information-seeking behavior between Bachelor of Science and Master of Science agricultural extension and education students; (2) comparison of information-seeking behavior varieties in Bachelor of Science and Master of Science agricultural extension and education students; (3) Comparison of amounts of available information resources at four universities and …

Information Acceptance And Ict Resistance: Promoting The Role Of Information In Rural Community Development, Yushiana Mansoor, Manir Abdullahi Kamba

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Rural community development is a major issue for developing countries. Much attention has been given Information and Communication Technology (ICT) projects to connect rural communities with the global network. However, ICT resistance is a deterring factor in addressing the digital divide in developing countries. It is postulated that reversing the resistance to to ICT can be strategizedthrough "information acceptance." ICT can be accepted by rural communities by creating demand for information. The paper calls for the refocusing on the role of information in rural community development and ICT as a tool for change agent. Initiatives for rural community development must …

Academic Library Websites In Bangalore City, India: An Evaluative Study, P.V. Konnur, S. Rajani, M. Madhusudhan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study evaluates the content and quality of academic library websites. An evaluation checklist is used as a tool for evaluation of academic library websites. The checklist is divided into five main parts followed by Rating Table. The quantitative pointing system (ten point scale) and five point rating scales are used to evaluate and rank the websites. The study reveals that very few (16 percent) websites provide information about the date of last updating. Similarly very few (20 percent) websites provide links to other web reference sites and a moderate number (40 percent) have feedback forms for comments. On the …

Analysis Of Bibliographic References By Textbook Authors In Nigerian Polytechnics, Nelson Edewor, Ufuoma Omosor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study analyzed references listed by textbook authors from Nigerian polytechnics. The educational qualifications, subject background, and institutional affiliations of authors and publishers of textbooks were examined. Documentary research design was adopted for this study. A total of 102 books were examined using the availability sampling technique. Data gathered were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that a significant majority of the textbooks were filled with citation errors. Findings revealed that a majority of the textbooks used the American Psychological association (APA) format of referencing. Further analysis revealed that a significant number of textbooks had no references at all. …

Tracking Online Document Usage From Your Catalog: Using Statistics To Demonstrate The Value Of Government Publications, Susan Kendall

Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Olininfo, August 2010, Olin Library

OlinInfo

Newsletter of the Franklin W. Olin Library at Rollins College