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32. Bridges and Barriers: Factors Influencing a Culture of Assessment in Academic Libraries

Author

Farkas, Meredith Gorran, Hinchliffe, Lisa Janicke, and Houk, Amy Harris

Abstract

In an environment in which libraries need to demonstrate value, illustrating how the library contributes to student learning is critical. Gathering and analyzing data to tell the library's story as well as identify areas for improvement require commitment, time, effort, and resources--all components of a culture of assessment. This paper presents the results of a survey designed to understand what factors facilitate the development of a culture of assessment of student learning in academic libraries and what factors may hinder it. Unlike previous research in this area, which has focused on case studies and surveys with nonrepresentative samples, the authors conducted a systematic survey of academic libraries at four-year institutions in the United States and achieved a 42 percent response rate. The results suggest certain factors are highly associated with a culture of assessment and provide guidance to administrators and front-line librarians working to build such a culture.

Published
2015
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34. Neither open nor equitable: The high cost of open offices.

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
*OFFICE environment, *EMPLOYEES, *PEOPLE with disabilities, *WELL-being
Abstract

The article focuses on challenging the positive narrative surrounding open office environments. It critiques the idea that open offices foster equity and collaboration, providing evidence from scholarly research to underscore the adverse effects of such workspaces on employee well-being, productivity, and organizational health. It emphasizes the diverse needs of individuals, including those with disabilities.

Published
2023
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42. All Good Things ... Looking back on 14 years of In Practice

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Disinformation, Library and information science
Abstract

When I started writing for American Libraries in 2007, my column was part of a newly redesigned magazine that had a goal of increasing its technology coverage. I worked in [...]

Published
2021

43. Building Morale in a Pandemic: How to support library workers as whole people

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Workers, Epidemics, Libraries, Library and information science
Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has been traumatic for many library workers, especially those expected to continue coming to work as cases have risen in their communities. Even for those with the [...]

Published
2021

45. Your Library's Story: Taking control of the narrative

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Academic libraries, Librarians, College faculty, Layoffs, Libraries, Teachers, Curriculum, Library and information science
Abstract

Like many in our profession, I was dismayed to hear the administration of St. Cloud (Minn.) State University has laid off four tenured faculty librarians as part of its cost-cutting [...]

Published
2020

46. Unintentional Inequity: Examining equity gaps in our libraries

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Public libraries -- Access control -- Demographic aspects, Library users -- Demographic aspects, Equality, Design services, Libraries, Library and information science
Abstract

Narratives about libraries often portray them as 'the great equalizer,' but achieving equity means more than just opening the doors to everyone. ALA's Access to Library Resources and Services guide [...]

Published
2019

47. When Values Collide: Reconciling our commitments when hate speech is involved

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Government regulation, Library science -- Demographic aspects -- Laws, regulations and rules, Library users -- Civil rights -- Laws, regulations and rules, Social values -- Appreciation -- Laws, regulations and rules, Hate speech -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

A core value of librarianship is open and equal access to the library for all members of our communities. User experience research has taught us that access means more than [...]

Published
2018

48. Plan Now for a STEAM-y Summer: Moving from summer reading to summer learning

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Arts education -- Planning, Summer reading programs -- Planning, Public libraries -- Planning, Science education -- Planning, Company business planning, Library and information science
Abstract

Summer has ended, and the new school year is under way. Still, experts suggest that libraries start planning for summer reading in September, so now is the perfect time to [...]

Published
2018

49. Beyond Fake News: Determining what sources to trust

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Disinformation -- Forecasts and trends -- Analysis -- Social aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Library and information science
Abstract

While social media and search companies are changing their policies and algorithms, fake news continues to proliferate on the web. Librarians who work with students know that the inability to [...]

Published
2018

50. Get Out of the Library: Embedding librarians in our communities

Author

Farkas, Meredith

Subjects
Library science -- Study and teaching, Librarians -- Practice, Library and information science
Abstract

Libraries are still important to the communities we serve, but the ways in which our patrons seek information and use our resources have changed with the growth of the web. [...]

Published
2018

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