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The leisure reading habits of undergraduate business students College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Georgette Nicolosi, Lauren Reiter
While literature on undergraduate student reading behavior is prevalent, there has been limited research on subject-specific leisure reading. Additionally, this type of research is often underrepre...
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Library collection mapping for board programs of the University of Baguio College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Lea C. Colbongan-Papay, P. P. Sugando, R. A. Florendo
This study employs collection mapping to evaluate the university library’s resources, aligning to curriculum or academic board programs supporting student professional development. Using mixed meth...
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Quantification of solo librarianship within American academic libraries between fiscal years 2016 and 2019 using IPEDS data College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Clare Keating
Insufficient reporting of the size of the solo academic librarian population exists. Utilizing Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) annual data and adhering to the 1989 Solo Libra...
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Library anxiety unveiled: Impact on students’ engagement with library resources and academic performance at Kabul University College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Abdullah Noori
This study aimed to examine library anxiety among students at Kabul University, identify the contributing factors, and examine its relationship with library usage and academic performance. The stud...
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Opportunity matters: Tenure and faculty status for academic librarians College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Zoë Abbie Teel
This paper delves into the debate over faculty status and tenure for academic librarians. Unlike subject-area professors, librarians often lack the opportunity for these distinctions. It’s imperati...
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Lessons learned supporting access to streaming videos in Women Studies courses College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Nicole Marcoux, Denyse Rodrigues, Brenda Hattie
In this case study, two librarians and a faculty member evaluate the use of videos in four courses at a small Canadian liberal arts university. The authors analyzed the types of videos used and acc...
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Unlikely partners in a media literacy initiative College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Elizabeth Ramsey, Valeryn Shepherd
Academic librarians are the ultimate interdisciplinarians, and would seem to be natural research collaborators, but many struggle to be seen as peers by other faculty or called on to fully partner ...
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“It makes you feel like more of a person:” The leisure reading habits of university students in the US and UK and how academic libraries can support them College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Elizabeth Brookbank
A study that explores the leisure reading habits and leisure collection use patterns of university students in the United States and United Kingdom. Ninety-eight students on ten university campuses...
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Experimentation-driven frameworks for AI technology adoption in libraries: Practical implementation in the library College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Varun Gupta, Chetna Gupta
This article presents a practical case study centered around the adoption of AI technology within a library setting through the lens of the Curiosity-Based Experimentation (CBE) Framework. It offer...
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Community college library service to early college high school students College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-29 April M. Dawkins
This study examined the services provided by community college libraries and librarians to Early College High School (ECHS) students on their campuses. Based on focus group interviews with libraria...
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A beginner’s guide to library association service College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Catherine Sassen
Abstract Although new librarians are encouraged to become active in professional association service, they may not understand how this could benefit them or how to begin. This article explains the immediate and long-term benefits of service to the librarian. It also covers finding and selecting service opportunities, serving effectively in those roles, and documenting service activities.
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Librarian as advisor: Parallels in standards in librarianship and advising College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-08 Anna Hulseberg
This article explores how librarians serving, or considering serving, as undergraduate academic advisors can enhance their advising practice by applying professional competencies in academic advisi...
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Writing library database descriptions in Plain Language College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-09 Roxanne Backowski, Kate Hinnant, Liliana LaValle
Abstract Plain Language is writing intended to be easily comprehensible by its intended audience. Used in government, legal, medical, and now educational writing, the primary goals of Plain Language are greater usability and equitable access. Current practices of describing databases to library users prioritizes marketing language and targets an audience of experts. In this article, the authors share
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Online for all: A case study of an online common reading program at a public university College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-12-02 Paizha Stoothoff, Kendall Faulkner
Abstract Common read programs are a popular way for organizations to bring their community together. Through thoughtful book selection and event design, common read programs can facilitate camaraderie and discussion around a book’s story and themes. This paper describes how the common read program at California State University, Los Angeles shifted from an in-person to a fully online program during
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Internal communication in academic libraries: Challenges and opportunities College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-30 Diana K. Wakimoto
Abstract Internal communication—communication among those working in the library—is vital to the engagement, success, and functioning of library employees and departments. However, it has received far less attention than external communication (e.g., promotional and outreach efforts to the academic community). This exploratory study surveyed academic libraries in the United States to determine common
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Educating communication sciences and disorders students to use evidence-based practice literature: A collaboration between a library liaison and a CSD professor College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-11 Lance Day, Karen Flynn
Abstract This case study focuses on the importance of library liaison and teaching faculty collaborations, specifically in communication sciences and disorders. The ongoing, three-year collaboration emphasized enhancing Communication Sciences and Disorders curricula to facilitate students in acquiring the necessary research skills during their first-, second-, and third-year of undergraduate studies
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Discovering research across the disciplines: Redesigning a librarian-taught honors course College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-10-29 Elena S. Azadbakht, Rayla E. Tokarz
Abstract Academic librarians are leading credit-bearing courses to improve information literacy skills. Librarians at the University of Nevada, Reno teach an Honors College course focused on discovering research in multiple disciplines. This course was converted from a 1-credit course to a 3-credit course. Positive updates to the new course included more flexibility, new content and assignments, and
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National data sets and calculating percentile ranks: A guide for benchmarking library collection spending College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-21 Christine McEvilly
Abstract National data sets can be used by a librarian to compare library collection (materials) spending to that of similar schools, even if the librarian has little or no experience in statistics or database management tools. Percentile rank is a simple descriptive statistic that provides a way to present data with maximum impact on faculty and administrators who make funding decisions. Librarians
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Cast a wider net: Leveraging Canvas for asynchronous information literacy learning College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-06-27 Brandee J. Idleman
Abstract Despite continued attention from academic librarians, many college students lack essential information literacy (IL) skills required for academic success. New approaches to IL instruction recognize the traditional “one-shot” is not a sufficient strategy. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative Action Research study that investigated how the availability of asynchronous learning modules
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First-year college students’ library experience and its impact on their perceptions of academics during the pandemic College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2022-06-15 Jung Mi Scoulas
Abstract How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect first-year college students’ library experience and how did their experience affect their GPA? By employing both quantitative and qualitative data collected at a public research university during spring 2021, this article found that first-year students rarely used the physical library, used the online library more often than other undergraduates, perceived
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A scoping review of personal librarian programs in academic libraries College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-12-24 James E. Murphy, Zahra Premji, Rhiannon Jones
Abstract Personal librarian programs have been used in academic libraries since 1984, peaking in prevalence in the 2010s, and although assessment varies, they have shown to be a successful student engagement program in academic libraries. To survey and compile these programs for future program development, the authors comprehensively reviewed published literature on academic library programs categorized
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Library technology: Innovating technologies, services, and practices College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-11-07
Abstract Library technology is a broad concept that encompasses infrastructure and spaces, services, access and more. This special issue of College & Undergraduate Libraries is entitled Library Technology: Innovating Technologies, Services, and Practices and reflects the range of technology services and practices in academic libraries. These articles were grouped into narrower technology themes: innovative
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Development guidelines for circulating technology collections College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-10-11 Scott Rice, Wil Cummings
Abstract Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State University began circulating technology in the early 2000s with a small set of laptops and MacBooks. This collection was augmented with the addition of approximately two dozen video and still cameras in 2006 and by 2019, the technology collection for circulation had grown to 550 devices composed of 33 types, including laptops, tablets
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Practical steps for an effective virtual reality course integration College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-10-05 Matt Cook, Zack Lischer-Katz
Abstract Today’s virtual reality (VR) technologies enable students to traverse immersive learning environments populated with highly engaging course content that closely resembles real-world artifacts and sites, scientific specimens, and otherwise inaccessible training scenarios. The relative affordability of the latest generation of VR hardware has further increased the uptake of VR across academic
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A window of opportunity: Sustained excellence in academic library response to the challenges of COVID-19 College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-10-29 Stan Trembach, Liya Deng
Abstract An integral part of the higher education enterprise, academic libraries found themselves at the epicenter of the response to the impacts of the novel coronavirus outbreak in early spring 2020. This two-phase study investigates how selected regional academic libraries across the United States have been coping with the challenges inflicted by COVID-19, including changing modes of service delivery
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Using direct and indirect assessments of student learning to refine a science library internship for undergraduates: A case study College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-29 Tricia Lantzy, Talitha Matlin
ABSTRACT Science library internships at academic libraries serving diverse student populations may increase the visibility of science librarianship as a career path for undergraduates in the sciences and may help to attract students from diverse backgrounds to the profession. While internships are a “high-impact practice,” there is little direct assessment of student learning in the literature that
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Composition and collaboration: Partnering with an academic department to promote information literacy College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-29 Melissa E. Johnson, Thomas C. Weeks, Josette M. Kubicki
Abstract In 2015, the University System of Georgia began a 3-year collaboration with the Gardner Institute’s Gateways to Completion (G2C) program to help redesign high-enrollment courses to promote student success. One institution selected their English 1102 course for this initiative, and the department partnered with the library to include a mandatory information literacy component. Finding, evaluating
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In the library, with a mask, and some plexi-glass: Reopening a small academic library during COVID-19 College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-29 Shelley Elizabeth Carr
ABSTRACT In this case study, the University of Idaho Library describes how advance planning, research, creativity, and collaboration enabled them to reopen to students during the summer of 2020 during the global COVID-19 pandemic and with reduced staff. By creating staging plans for computer labs and tables, a system for regular cleaning, backup staffing plans, eye-catching signage, quarantine protocols
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The library student employee as student: Using learning outcomes to develop an instructional approach to training College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-24 Joshua C. Waltman
ABSTRACT The development and implementation of a student employee training program creates a unique opportunity for librarians and library staff to contribute to the career preparation of students. The Jerry Falwell Library Learning Commons developed its training program around the creation of three learning outcomes that reframed the student employee position as an educational experience. Through
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“Quick, that auction ends soon!” finding low-cost teaching materials for special collections librarians College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-17 George P. Germek
ABSTRACT Despite curtailed budgets, academic libraries can create new or augmented instructional platforms and expand their institutional offerings with low-cost collections acquisitions obtained from commercial internet auction sites, flea markets, and retail sites. Using these low cost acquisitions, librarians can create numerous interactive, primary research exercises that result in enhanced special
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Study room time machine: Creating a virtual library escape game during COVID College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-13 Chris Kretz, Claire Payne, Dana Reijerkerk
ABSTRACT In Summer 2020, Stony Brook University Libraries had to envision an online library orientation strategy for incoming students due to COVID-19. As part of a virtual welcome program, librarians and staff collaborated across departmental lines to design and create a virtual library escape room called “Study Room Time Machine” (SRTM), a time travel narrative using Google products that incorporated
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Mapping the student engagement journey: Understanding & envisioning the library’s role College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-09-13 Hailley M. Fargo, Ally Mastrangelo
ABSTRACT Student engagement opportunities allow undergraduate students to pursue their interests, grow into engaged citizens, and connect their disciplinary knowledge in an applied context. Academic libraries are still investigating the ways they can support, enhance, and provide these opportunities. This exploratory, qualitative research project used semi-structured, in-depth interviews to learn more
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Examining academic libraries’ use of instagram College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-08-04 Yeni Budi Rachman
Abstract The use of social networking sites has been significant among academic libraries. Although various studies have investigated the use of social media platforms, studies that analyze the use of Instagram by academic libraries are still limited. This study investigates and analyzes academic libraries’ Instagram posts and presents a categorization scheme to group these posts. The Cronbach α was
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Credit score: Assessing a library course’s association with graduation rates and GPAs for at-risk students at a regional public university College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-06-16 Troy W. Espe, David M. Dettman, Marv Noltze, Daniel Harnett
Abstract This study determined if a library credit course potentially influenced grades and graduation rates at a regional public university. The authors analyzed data from 33,882 undergraduates who attended University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point between 2004 and 2018. To compare grade point averages (GPAs) and graduation rates, the authors separated data into two cohorts: students who passed Library
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A coordinated effort: Cultural and policy requirements for digital accessibility College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-06-04 Jasmine Clark
Abstract Ensuring access to library technology for disabled users and staff is essential for libraries. However, recent surveys reveal that many are still struggling to develop the infrastructure required to accomplish this. The author’s own research in making a digital scholarship space and its technology inclusive of disabled patrons will act as a case study and be the basis for a five-step framework
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Make labs, not war: Rethinking library creative technology services through a critical making lens College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-05-18 Cinthya Ippoliti, Kiersten Merkel, Shea Swauger
Abstract Libraries are increasingly building makerspaces and technology labs which are aimed at portraying them as innovative, progressive, and future-oriented to meet the changing need of a technology-centered society. The Auraria Library designed several spaces with these ideals in mind, yet after running them for several years, the authors have redesigned and re-prioritized its services, staffing
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More than just a walk through: Connect library users to resources with new 360 tools College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-05-13 Jennifer Hamilton, Blair Stapleton, Heather C. Plaisance
Abstract New embedding and hyperlinking features of 360 tours have the potential to significantly impact how users access information and library services. This article examines current uses, benefits, and challenges of 360 tours for academic libraries. Librarians at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Edith Garland Dupré Library are creating tours that serve as a point of access for library
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Do they know it when they see it?: Natural language preferences of undergraduate students for library resources College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-05-08 Brittany O’Neill
Abstract This study explored the range of undergraduate students’ natural language preferences for library resources when shown verbal and visual representations of those resources. The results indicate little consensus for preferred language although participants generally preferred natural language over library jargon. The majority of participants did not use the same language to describe a resource
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The drama of information literacy: Collaborating to incorporate information literacy into a theatre history curriculum College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-05-07 Dianna E. Sachs, Michael J. Duffy IV
Abstract Information literacy (IL) has been studied extensively, but little has been written about IL applied to the study of theater. This study addresses that lacuna by evaluating the success of a librarian-faculty collaboration to integrate IL throughout a year-long course of study. Using a pre- and post-test methodology, researchers assessed students’ knowledge on a range of IL concepts. The results
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Making connections for student success: Mapping concept commonalities in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, the Common Core State Standards, and the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st-Century Learner College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-04-09 Caroline Fuchs, Heather Ball
Abstract The impact of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will become evident as the next generation of students enter higher education. With a focus on thresholds and authentic learning opportunities, the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy along with the CCSS and the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st-Century Learner can be the foundational bridge between elementary
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Implementing a digital media lab: Defining needs and planning for space and service College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Scottie Kapel, Cara Barker
Abstract The creation of digital content is increasingly expected in higher education for both students and faculty, but campus facilities supporting this work are often inaccessible to the community. By implementing digital media labs—spaces that house the technology to create digital content—academic libraries can position themselves to meet this need for their patrons. This article presents a case
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Podcasting services in academic libraries: A case study College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-04-01 Robert J. Nelson
Abstract This article will discuss the podcasting environment at the University of Utah, which takes place in the Audio Studio of the Marriott Library. As academic libraries implement innovative technologies as services, this article will elaborate on the ways that podcasts are being recorded and circulated by students, faculty, and staff. The equipment, spaces, and staff expertise of the Audio Studio
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Becoming immersed: Using Virtual Reality technologies in academic libraries to expand outreach and enhance course curricula College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-23 Aleshia Huber, Jennifer K. Embree, Amy Gay, Neyda V. Gilman
Abstract In the fall of 2018, the Binghamton University Libraries purchased Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and accessories to provide an innovative service on campus and extend its outreach. The availability of the technology through the Libraries’ allowed a nursing course to incorporate it into their teaching. The Libraries also hosted monthly VR outreach events and included the technology in a Digital
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Incorporating curriculum mapping as a method to increase approval plan precision College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-22 Diana Ramirez, Simona Tabacaru
Abstract This study incorporates curriculum mapping as a method to assess the effectiveness of approval plans supporting undergraduate psychology courses offered at a large research university. Usage data is aggregated over a nine-year period for 2,917 monographs acquired between 2011 and 2017. Results show that curriculum mapping is effective for examining usage at a more granular level than using
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What am I looking at: Contextualizing subject headings through linked open data College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-22 Lucas Mak, Devin Higgins, Lisa Lorenzo, Sruthin Gaddam
Abstract Many libraries have deployed discovery layers to bring various library resources under a single search interface. These tools, which mostly rely on keyword indexing, do not easily bring together items on similar topics described under different thesauri. Michigan State University Libraries (MSUL) undertook an experimental project to enhance subject discovery through subject knowledge cards
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A case for scholarly making in the library: Makerspaces, innovation labs, and the evolution of scholarly communications College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-17 Curtis Fletcher
Abstract This article leverages an innovative maker program at the University of Southern California Libraries to explore how academic libraries are uniquely positioned to partner with student researchers to unite experimental modes of digital scholarly communication with a maker ethos. Focusing on one instance of the program, the result of which was a novel, research-driven annotated VR experience
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Toward new creative services: a case study in building a virtual reality classroom in an academic library College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-17 Anthony Sams, Luke Leither
Abstract Virtual Reality (VR) devices are now more accessible than ever before and academic libraries are well-positioned to provide democratized access and enhance library services with the technology. In this case study, faculty and staff of the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah transformed a traditional classroom into a dedicated VR classroom. The paper will cover five key points:
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Is “just googling it” good enough for first-year students? College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-16 Maureen Richards
Abstract This study analyzes citations by first-year students to determine what content they were citing and whether it was available through the open web or the library. Examining the role of these two places as content providers for academic work fills a gap in the literature. Most of the cited works were available through the library and the open web. As the line between content providers continues
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3D printing filament recycling for a more sustainable library makerspace College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-15 Jean L. Bossart, Sara Russell Gonzalez, Zachary Greenberg
Abstract 3D printing services are an increasingly popular offering in many academic library makerspaces. However, failed prints, and simply the printing process itself, can generate substantial waste. Through a grant from a regional library consortium, the feasibility of recycling waste 3D plastic and reconstituting it into new 3D printing filament was explored and tested. Other 3D printing makerspaces
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Creating an augmented reality orientation using learning and design theories College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-09 Samantha Kannegiser
Abstract This study investigates the impact of an augmented reality library orientation on first-year undergraduate students’ feelings of anxiety toward the library and confidence using the library. This paper also reviews the best practices and theoretical foundation used for designing an augmented reality library orientation. The specific goals of the orientation are to increase students’ comfort
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Real Men Read – A library led reading initiative program College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-09 Neil Grimes
Abstract The goal of the Real Men Read initiative was to provide Pre-K-6 students, especially boys, the opportunity to meet male mentors from the William Paterson University community who have a love of reading and learning. Mentors read grade appropriate books to Pre-K-6 classes in northern New Jersey school districts. The initiative was organized by the David and Lorraine Cheng Library and partnered
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Product ownership and the library website redesign process College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-03-04 Melissa Harden, Lauren Ajamie
Abstract This article presents a case study in which one library designated Product Owners to steer a website redesign project. The Product Owner, commonly used in agile approaches to software development, plays an important leadership role in the development process. In the case described here, two faculty librarians were selected to co-lead the project. This article outlines the benefits of using
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Leveraging undergraduate federal work study student skill sets to support an R2 university libraries’ research data services College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Sharon Ince, Lisa DeLuca, Elizabeth Leonard, Gerard Shea, Silvia Maresca
Abstract This article discusses creative approaches to establishing a research data services (RDS) at an R2 (high research activity) institution with a limited budget. Seton Hall University Libraries conducted a study of faculty data practices to inform services. The findings indicated that there was a need to support student, faculty, and administrative offices with data related questions such as
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A mixed method study of self- and peer-assessment: Implications of grading online writing assignments on scientific news literacy College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-23 Wei Zakharov, Haiyan Li, Michael Fosmire, Pete E. Pascuzzi, Jon Harbor
Abstract The current dynamic information environment allows readers to access a vast amount of content, but of varied quality. Information professionals increasingly should promote students’ scientific news literacy and critical thinking skills. The challenge for instructors, however, is to assess and provide constructive feedback on writing assignments, especially in large-scale online classes. Online
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Using static web technologies and git-based workflows to re-design and maintain a library website (quickly) with non-technical staff College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-19 Evan Peter Williamson, Olivia M. Wikle, Devin Becker, Marco Seiferle-Valencia, Jylisa Doney, Jessica Martinez
Abstract In 2018, a university-wide brand update prompted the University of Idaho Library to reexamine their website development practices and move toward a static web approach that leverages librarian skillsets and provides the library greater control over its systems and data. This case study describes the methodological reasons behind the decision to use the static site generator Jekyll over a Content
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Working together: Using student-driven UX projects to improve library websites College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-19 Nicholas Dease, Elena Villaespesa, Craig M. MacDonald
Abstract Web design standards have evolved considerably since the introduction of smartphones and tablets, but many academic library websites have fallen behind, perhaps due to a lack of internal user experience (UX) research and design practices. This article presents a discussion of various UX research and design methods undertaken by the Pratt Institute Libraries via collaboration with courses in
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Analytics for everybody: A literature review of analytics practices in multi-organization digital collections College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-18 Teresa Hebron, Amelia Mowry
Abstract With an abundance of digital library projects of all types and sizes, a common practice is for larger institutions to host digital collections for smaller ones. Many institutions use analytics data to inform their digital collections projects; have the larger host institutions established standards for sharing analytics data with smaller contributing institutions in multi-institution projects
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Overdue: Collection development and deselection projects for a faculty-selected collection College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-13 Stephanie Hallam, B. Reel, R. Heisserer-Miller
Abstract Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University is one of the only academic libraries in the United States to have a faculty-selected main collection. Three newly hired employees to the library updated a 28-year-old collection development policy and facilitated the reclassification of a half-million-item collection from the Dewey Decimal to the Library of Congress (LC) classification system
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Leveraging library technology resources for internal projects, outreach, and engagement: A case study of Overleaf, LaTeX, and the KiltHub Institutional Repository Service at Carnegie Mellon University Libraries College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-12 Hannah C. Gunderman, David Scherer, Katie Behrman
Abstract Academic libraries offer educational outreach surrounding their technology services available to users. When using those same technology services for internal projects, librarians can better understand the mechanisms behind these technologies, allowing for meaningful outreach efforts in which librarians serve as both primary users and facilitators of use. This paper highlights a case study
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Constructing a campus-wide infrastructure for virtual reality College & Undergraduate Libraries (IF 0.6) Pub Date : 2021-02-08 Elisandro Cabada, Eric Kurt, David Ward
Abstract The tools, techniques, and physical infrastructure to conduct VR explorations can be expensive and require specialized facilities and training, creating obstacles for faculty and students to explore potential applications. A gap exists for a trusted environment to develop and support best practices. This study documents lessons learned from the transformation of existing library spaces into