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System Migrations: Best Practices And Lessons Learned, Michelle Ganz, Laura Slavin

The Southeastern Librarian

Two library professionals, a technical services librarian and an Archivist, describe their workflows during a system migration to OCLC Worldshare Management Systems from multiple existing systems at Lincoln Memorial University Carnegie Vincent Library. The migration was difficult at times and had some unexpected outcomes, but the end result was excellent for the students and the faculty of the university. The librarian and archivist provide suggestions to help other librarians and archivists during the process of a migration. They relate the experience to Past Perfect and Exlibris, Alma which were two system migrations they were separately involved in during later employment …

Challenges And Opportunities In Providing Academic Library Services To Incarcerated Higher Education Students: A Case Study From A Tennessee State Prison, Ryan Yoakum, Caroline Fleming

The Southeastern Librarian

This case study describes the Belmont University Library’s partnership with a Tennessee men’s prison to provide access to higher education. The program has led to challenges relating to communication, circu-lation, cataloging, and collection development. These library services are necessary to provide students with access to information not only for their academic endeavors, but also for their own well-being and growth. This paper explores possible solutions to the information deficit of incarcerated students and how the library can support the needs of an underserved population.

Sela News

The Southeastern Librarian

No abstract provided.

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 Decline Of The Traditional Reference Desk: How Library Reference At Francis Marion University Is Adjusting To The Shifting Trend Compared To Other Academic Libraries, Bernadette Johnson

The Southeastern Librarian

In a world of advanced technology, traditional reference faces the ever-increasing challenge to maintain its relevance and significance. Statistics show a drastic decline in reference desk transactions in academic libraries nationwide over the last few decades. As academic libraries around the nation are now transforming their services to adjust to the changing needs of today’s library users, how does the Reference department at Francis Marion University compare to its peers in keeping pace with this trend?

“Our Country First, Then Greenville”: A New South City During The Progressive Era And World War I, Kristine Stilwell

The Southeastern Librarian

News from the Southeastern Library Association, including the 2024 SELA Conference.

With Hawks And Angels: Episodes From A Southern Life, Chris Andrews

The Southeastern Librarian

Joel Lafayette Fletcher, lll Jackson: University of Mississippi Press, 2023 ISBN: 9781496844699 256 p. $30.00 (Hbk)

Trustworthiness Criteria For Meta-Analyses Of Randomized Controlled Studies: Obgyn Journal Guidelines., Vincenzo Berghella

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Access To Science And Scholarship: Building An Evidence Base To Support The Future Of Open Research Policy, Clarke & Esposito

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Today, the MIT Press is releasing a comprehensive report that addresses how open access policies shape research and what is needed to maximize their positive impact on the research ecosystem.

The report, entitled “Access to Science & Scholarship 2024: Building an Evidence Base to Support the Future of Open Research Policy,” is the outcome of a National Science Foundation-funded workshop held at the D.C. headquarters of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on September 20, 2024.

While open access aims to democratize knowledge, its implementation has been a factor in the consolidation of the academic publishing industry, an …

Plagiarism: History, Culture, And Prevention, Laura Egan

Librarian Publications

This entry covers the origins of the word plagiarism, how it differentiates from common knowledge and copyright, and defines different types of plagiarism. It addresses how perceptions of plagiarism have changed over time, variations in how different cultures view plagiarism, and how technological advances have led to increases in plagiarism. One section focuses on plagiarism and academic integrity, providing examples of incidents and their consequences, as well as non-academic examples. Later sections identify how training and skillsets can reduce plagiarism, as well as providing a detailed list of plagiarism detection tools. Finally, the entry addresses plagiarism issues related to using …

Restructuring And Upgradation Of The Dspace-Based Institutional Repository Of Cept University Library: A Case Study, Namrata Dobariya, Gayatri Doctor Dr.

The Journal of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: This paper aims to present a strategic overview of the restructuring of the CEPT repository structure, maintaining and upgrading its software for continuous access improved services.

Method: The process of restructuring and upgrading CEPT University Library's repository to DSpace 7 involved identifying the need for technical proficiency, establishing a new server, configuring the repository, migrating existing data while preparing metadata. Furthermore, data in the new storage hierarchy was restructured, and SSL integration with Shibboleth was implemented.

Result: The paper highlights the benefits and outcomes of the restructuring process, emphasizing the enhanced accessibility, discoverability, and preservation of scholarly works.

Implications: …

Insights And Opportunities Of Serving Academic Partners And Communities With Institutional Repositories, Alice Sherwood, Jose Javier Franco Garza

Library Staff Publications

Looking forward to seeing if other institutions with institutional repositories would have interest in this subject sharing ideas with one another and others that may not have an institutional repository yet. Some questions for discussion for the roundtable attendees, hopefully we get one or two other products other than Digital Commons users: ­

1. What kind of product does your institutional repository use? (eg, Digital Commons, Omeka, DSpace) ­ What kind of collections do you offer? (eg. Journals, exhibits, dissertations/thesis, journal articles, archival materials) ­
2. How long has your institution been using this product? What made your institution decide to use …

Open Access Week Outreach And Collaboration Events, Sharon J. Duffy, David Trillo

Library Faculty Publications

2024 South Central Chapter / Medical Library Association (SCC/MLA) Annual Meeting, Dallas, October 25-29, 2024

How To Make A Theologian: Theological Education And The Life Of Discipleship, Andrew C. Stout

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Reception, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Open Access Week Events

Reception - Join us for some light refreshments following our sessions.

[Panel Presentation] Adapting & Creating Affordable Custom Textbooks, Anne Marie Gruber, Erika Bass, Gabriela Olivares Cuhat, Jayme Renfro

Open Access Week Events

Learn how and why UNI faculty are adapting and creating affordable textbooks.

[Panel Presentation] Scholarworks: Demonstrating Global Reach, Ellen Neuhaus, Roy R. Behrens, Kellen Schmidt

Open Access Week Events

This session will give you an understanding of what UNI ScholarWorks is, the variety, and how to submit work.

[Panel Presentation] Quality Of Open Access Journals: Mythbusting, Janet Croft, Lane Forsman, Wendy Hoofnagle

Open Access Week Events

Learn about Open Access publishing

• What are Article Publication Charges (APCs)?
• Ethics re: Open Access publishing

[Keynote Presentation] Why Open Access & What Is It?, Abbey Elder

Open Access Week Events

Attend this keynote presentation to learn about what Open Access is and why it’s important.