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2. Library Experience and Information Literacy Learning of First Year International Students: An Australian Case Study.
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Hughes, Hilary, Hall, Nerilee, and Pozzi, Megan
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INFORMATION literacy ,ACADEMIC libraries ,FOREIGN students ,QUALITATIVE research ,EDUCATIONAL innovations ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
This qualitative case study provides fresh understandings about first year undergraduate international students' library and information use at an Australian university, and their associated information literacy learning needs. The findings provide evidence to inform the development of library spaces and information literacy responses that enhance international students' transition and learning. The study was conducted in 2015 as part of a project that simultaneously investigated the same topic at three US universities. This paper presents the case study context, reviews relevant literature and identifies gaps in research about international students' library use and information literacy, and outlines the qualitative methodology--questionnaire, interviews and thematic analysis. The findings reveal international students' lived experiences of using the library and information, in general and for assignments. After presenting the students' recommendations to the library, the paper discusses the wider implications of the findings for university libraries and information literacy innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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3. Columbia University launches Chinese Paper Gods Web site.
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Orphan, Stephanie
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EAST Asian libraries , *CHINESE gods in art , *ELECTRONIC information resources in universities & colleges , *ACADEMIC libraries , *DIGITAL images , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The article presents information on "Chinese Paper Gods," an Internet resource from Columbia University Libraries. Part of the C.V. Starr East Asian Library, the online visual catalog includes images of woodcuts used in folk religious practices in Beijing and other areas in China during the 1930s. The university's collection was assembled by Christian missionary Anne S. Goodrich and donated to the Columbia in 1991. The website, created by Columbia University Digital Knowledge Ventures, is part of the Starr Library's initiative to digitize its holdings. Information on the website address and the organization of the images is included.
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- 2007
4. The Internationalization of the Academic Library: A Systematic Review of 25 Years of Literature on International Students.
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Click, Amanda B., Wiley, Claire Walker, and Houlihan, Meggan
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LIBRARIES & globalization ,ACADEMIC libraries ,FOREIGN students ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,META-analysis - Abstract
This study is a systematic review of the library and information science (LIS) literature related to international students and academic libraries. A systematic review involves the methodical collection and analysis of a body of literature and is growing in popularity in the LIS field. Three wellknown LIS databases were systematically searched for articles related to the topic, and manual bibliography searches were conducted to find additional publications. Journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers were included or excluded based on established criteria. Findings show that articles published about international students and academic libraries have increased steadily between 1990 and 2014. The majority of authors are affiliated with universities and institutions in the United States, although an increase in represented countries is apparent. Fewer than half of the articles can be considered original research, and surveys are the most popular method for data collection. The LIS field--and international students--would benefit from further exploration of this topic, particularly from original research with practical implications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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5. Generation 1.5 and Academic Libraries: Strategies for Supporting English Learners (ELs) in Reference and Instruction.
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Marchese, Megan Margino
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ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC librarians ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Background - Compared to native English speakers, English Learners (ELs) often face additional barriers to academic success. Though typically competent in social English, Generation 1.5 ELs struggle with academic English at the postsecondary level and are still considered to be in the process of learning English. As colleges become increasingly linguistically diverse, academic librarians must adapt to support the growing numbers of ELs in the campus community. Objective - This paper aims to provide academic librarians with information on the scope of English Learners in K-12 through postsecondary education, academic challenges of Generation 1.5 students at the postsecondary level, and strategies that librarians can employ to support English learners in the contexts of reference and instruction. Methods - The author searched journals in the disciplines of academic libraries, higher education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and linguistics. Additional resources searched include education data and statistics, research institute publications, and English as a New Language (ENL) teaching resources. These sources were explored in regard to the topics of EL educational statistics, K-12 ENL programs, ENL pedagogy, ELs in postsecondary education, Generation 1.5 students, ELs' academic challenges and Results - A review of the literature on ELs in academic libraries, particularly Generation 1.5 students, reveals that Generation 1.5 is a population that is in need of support at the postsecondary level. Because Generation 1.5 students often hold strong social English skills, they may enter college without an EL designation or specialized academic support. However, research shows that Generation 1.5 students struggle with college-level academic English, specifically in grammar and vocabulary. These challenges impact students' communicative success both in college classroom and library environments. Conclusion - Academic librarians may adopt pedagogical strategies commonly employed in ENL classrooms to use in reference and instruction environments. Techniques include themes such as awareness of language use and reinforcement of content, and require low-stakes implementation into library practice. Though librarians may be unaware of the language learning needs of their students, such strategies have shown to be useful for all students. Because techniques that are helpful to ELs also typically benefit all students, these strategies are also applicable to native English speakers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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6. President Ford's Papers Go to U. of Michigan.
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PUBLIC spending ,ACADEMIC libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The article reports on the funds approved by U.S. President Gerald R. Ford for the University of Michigan's building of a library. The Ford Library will be built with private funds raised in a national campaign and will be part of the National Archives to be operated at federal expense. According to Robert Warner, director of the Michigan Historical Collections and president of the Society of American Archivists, the Ford Library arrangement is a model agreement from an archival standpoint.
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- 1976
7. LA INCORPORACIÓN DE LA ALFABETIZACIÓN INFORMACIONAL EN LAS BIBLIOTECAS UNIVERSITARIAS IBEROAMERICANAS. ANÁLISIS COMPARATIVO A PARTIR DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE SUS SITIOS WEB.
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Tirado, Alejandro Uribe and Molina, María Pinto
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ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION literacy ,CONTENT analysis ,SOCIOLOGY of library science ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Copyright of Anales de Documentación is the property of Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2013
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8. Surveying the Stacks.
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Starmer, Mary Ellen and Rice, Dea Miller
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LIBRARIES ,ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION science ,INFORMATION resources management ,RESEARCH libraries ,LIBRARY science ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
In fall 2002, the University of Tennessee Preservation Office conducted a condition survey of circulating materials in the school's John C. Hodges main library. The objective of the collection condition survey was to evaluate the physical condition of the collection and the effect of human and environmental factors in order to develop a long-range preservation plan. The project used a random sampling method, and a database and online survey form created with SPSS software. The results of the survey contribute an understanding of the national preservation picture. Locally, the results indicate action should be taken in several areas, including environmental conditions, staff and patron education, and reformatting. Other libraries in the early stages of establishing a preservation program can employ the techniques used in Hodges Library to develop their own preservation plans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2004
9. University Library Collections of Accounting Periodicals.
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Urbancic, Frank R.
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ACCOUNTING literature ,PERIODICALS ,ACADEMIC libraries ,CORPORATE accounting ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
This paper presents the results of a study undertaken to determine the comprehensiveness of library collections of accounting periodicals at universities offering programs leading to an accounting degree. A questionnaire was sent to reference librarians at 231 American universities, divided equally among: (1) universities offering a doctoral degree in accounting; (2) non-doctoral universities having schools of business and/or accounting programs accredited by the AACSB; (3) non-doctoral, non-AACSB-accredited universities offering an accounting degree. The results revealed significant differences in the periodical collections of the three university groups. More important is the potential for the results to serve as useful guidelines to facilitate an orderly and efficient improvement in library resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 1983
10. The Challenging State of University Campus and Library Open Access Policies.
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Johnson, Paula C. and Dubinsky, Ellen
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ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARY personnel ,STATE universities & colleges ,INFORMATION literacy ,SCHOLARLY communication ,LIBRARIANS ,SCHOOL libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Introduction: This study investigates whether United States university libraries' commitment to increasing open access (OA) to scholarly outputs as demonstrated by their support of campus level OA policies translates into adoption of OA policies that apply specifically to library employees. Method: This mixed-methods study used an anonymous survey and optional open-ended interviews of scholarly communications librarians at Carnegie Classification Doctoral Universities (Very High Research [R1] and High Research [R2]) to gather information about OA policies or statements at their institutions and/or within their libraries. Results & Discussion: Variation in campus culture and governance structure meant the path from creation to adoption to implementation of a campus and/or library OA policy was similarly varied. The research reveals librarians' motivations for and contributions to advancement of OA on their campuses, and sometimes also within their libraries. Conclusion: Many of the rationales driving adoption of campus OA policies similarly drive adoption of library-specific OA policies. Those surveyed whose institutions did have library-based OA policies referenced both the importance of leading by example and alignment with institutional mission and values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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11. Capstone Experience Purposes: An International, Multidisciplinary Study.
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Kirkscey, Russell, Vale, Julie, Weiss, James M., and Hill, Jennifer
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CAPSTONE courses ,SERVICE learning ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,HIGHER education ,GRADUATE education ,PUBLIC universities & colleges ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC librarians - Abstract
Capstone experiences (CEs) serve a variety of purposes in higher education as opportunities to apply academic skills, explore post-graduate life and employment, and achieve a meaningful undergraduate event. This study investigated the purposes of CEs through a content analysis of institutional course syllabi/course outlines/module outlines and catalog/calendar descriptions at five institutions of higher education: a large public research university in Canada, a large public teaching university in the United Kingdom (UK), a college of a large public research university in the United States (US), and two medium-sized private liberal arts universities in the US. Using the CE purposes found in a review of scholarly literature as a research guide, the authors analyzed 84 institutional documents. CE purposes that appeared in the sample at lower percentages when compared with published studies included oral communication, a coherent academic experience, preparation for graduate school, preparation for life after college, and civic engagement/service learning. Implications for practice include the need for instructors and administrators to consider revising CE documents to better reflect the content and goals of the courses and to address the requirements of other audiences (e.g., program reviewers, accreditation evaluators). Moreover, the results of this study may assist educators in considering reasons for omitting explicit purposes from CE documents and/or justifying the inclusion of previously omitted purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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12. Collecting First-Generation Voices in Academic Libraries and Archives.
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Graham, Blake, Baldivia, Stefani, Cuthbertson, William, Leon, Kendall, Monson, Jane, and Trask, Jay
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FIRST-generation college students ,ARCHIVES collection management ,ACADEMIC libraries ,EDUCATIONAL planning ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
First-generation college students have a profound impact both inside and outside the classroom on the strategic goals of universities, yet in-depth, firsthand information about their experiences are difficult for researchers and university administrators to find. Oral histories are a data-rich method of collecting narratives that legitimize the perspectives of underrepresented communities whose stories are often absent from the written record. This article provides a brief overview of first-generation populations, a review of literature relating to the increasing involvement of libraries and archives in capturing and preserving the stories of underdocumented communities in the twenty-first century, and shares three case studies of first-generation initiatives at public universities in California, Colorado, and Nebraska. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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13. Writing centers, libraries, and medical and pharmacy schools.
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McGurr, Melanie J.
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HEALTH occupations schools ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ACADEMIC libraries ,MEDICAL schools ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,HEALTH occupations students ,LIBRARIANS ,MEDICAL libraries ,MEDICAL students ,PHARMACISTS ,RESEARCH ,SURVEYS ,WRITING ,PILOT projects - Abstract
Objective: This study investigated the existence of writing centers at medical and pharmacy schools, the location of those writing centers in a library or elsewhere, and librarians' perceptions of how writing centers are viewed by students, faculty, and staff. Methods: A twelve-question survey was sent to libraries affiliated with a medical and pharmacy school in the United States. Results: Respondents were curious about writing centers, how they were viewed on campus, and how to start one. Overall, respondents described engagement with writing centers: 68% had a writing center on campus, 23% had a writing center in their library, and 11% had a writing center on the health sciences campus, including in the health sciences library. No respondents reported hearing negative comments from faculty or students about the writing centers, and 60% of respondents with writing centers that were available to medical and pharmacy students would recommend one to health sciences libraries without access to a writing center. Conclusion: This exploratory study showed that the establishment of writing centers in health sciences libraries is a topic of interest. Future studies could further investigate health sciences libraries' roles in writing centers for pharmacy, medical, and other health sciences students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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14. Advocacy from the front lines.
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Lee, Deborah
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CONFERENCES & conventions , *ACADEMIC libraries , *ACADEMIC librarians , *LIBRARY personnel , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Information about several papers discussed at a symposium titled "Advocacy From the Front Lines," which focuses on the exploration of advocacy in academic libraries is presented. The importance of academic libraries and the role that advocacy can play in promoting the library to multiple constituencies was emphasized. The symposium featured several librarians and other staff of the Mississippi State University including Camila Alire, Frances Coleman and Peter Rabideau.
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- 2006
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15. First-year international graduate students’ transition to using a United States university library.
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Cooper, Liz and Hughes, Hilary
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INTERNATIONAL graduate students ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,LIBRARY resources ,MULTICULTURALISM ,LEARNING - Abstract
This article reports original research conducted at a US university exploring how incoming first-year international graduate students transition to a new academic environment, learn to conduct research, and utilize library resources and spaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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16. INDEX-BASED DISCOVERY SERVICES: CURRENT MARKET POSITIONS AND TRENDS.
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Breeding, Marshall
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ACADEMIC libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,INVESTMENTS - Abstract
Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 8), "Index-Based Discovery Services: Current Market Positions and Trends," provides an updated look at the realm of discovery products implemented in libraries, focusing especially on how these products have been implemented in academic libraries. The scope of this issue focuses primarily on index-based discovery services. This genre of products was established in 2009 and has since become a mainstay of academic libraries. Despite broad interest, the number of players in this product category has remained limited and constant. Throughout the report, Marshall Breeding shares data he has gathered describing the use of the following discovery services among colleges and universities in the United States: WorldCat Discovery Service and its predecessor WorldCat Local from OCLC, Summon and Primo from Ex Libris, and EBSCO Discovery Service from EBSCO Information Services. Almost a decade has transpired since the introduction of these products. Libraries have made a substantial economic investment during that period, which warrants a look at some of the patterns in which discovery services have been implemented in libraries and what trends we may anticipate in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
17. NEWS BYTES.
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COMPUTER network laws ,CATALOGING standards ,LIBRARY standards ,GOVERNMENT agencies ,ACADEMIC libraries ,BUSINESS ,COMPUTER software ,MERGERS & acquisitions ,COPYRIGHT ,ENDOWMENTS ,JURISPRUDENCE ,LIBRARY circulation & loans ,MEDICAL literature ,MOTION pictures ,PRESS ,PUBLISHING ,SERIAL publications ,SPECIAL libraries ,TEACHING aids ,TRAVEL ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ELECTRONIC commerce ,ELECTRONIC publications - Abstract
The article focuses on information technology news briefs as of July 2012. It states that the U.S. Government Printing Office is allowing bookstore Barnes & Noble sell federal electronic books for its Nook electronic book reader. It mentions that Questex Media Group has acquired information provider Ataway Exchange. It comments that telecommunications company L2Networks Corp. filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission concerning Net Neutrality.
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- 2012
18. Academic Mugging on Morningside Heights: Columbia Closes School of Library Service.
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Nelson, Milo
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ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARIES ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The article reflects on the decision of the Columbia University's board of regents to phase out their School of Library Service in New York City. It criticizes the decision made by the regents and their background reports. It presents the arguments raised by the board. It provides information on the School of Library Service.
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- 1990
19. Large-scale, live-action gaming events in academic libraries.
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Womack, Hubert David, Smith, Susan Sharpless, and Lock, Mary Beth
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LIBRARY science ,ACADEMIC libraries ,EDUCATIONAL games ,LIBRARIANS ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The article describes a fun and creative approach to campus collaboration implemented by librarians at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Topics discussed include the librarians' collaboration with their Division of Campus Life to host large-scale, live-action gaming events in the library, the growing popularity of the outdoor games Capture the Flag and Humans v Zombies, and the increasing number of students attending the gaming events since 2010.
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- 2015
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20. Marketing First Impressions: Academic Libraries Creating Partnerships and Connections at New Student Orientations.
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Rhoades Jr., James G. and Hartsell, Arianne
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ACADEMIC libraries ,COLLEGE freshmen ,FIRST impression (Psychology) ,LIBRARY orientation for college students ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The article examines the proactive way to market first impressions of libraries. It explores the efforts of libraries in several universities in the U.S. including the University of Michigan, Indiana University, and Florida State University to reach first year students and the benefits of orientation programs to those students. It also cites the findings that there is so much to gain in the collaboration and connections at orientations and first impressions create positive and lasting effects.
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- 2008
21. Man's Right to Knowledge: Libraries and Columbia University's 1954 Cold War Bicentennial.
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Preer, Jean L.
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ACADEMIC libraries ,INTERNATIONAL relations, 1945-1989 ,ACCESS to information ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,FREEDOM of information ,UNITED States history -- 1953-1961 ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
Celebrating its 200th anniversary in 1954, Columbia University organized bicentennial symposia, publications, and ritual observances around the theme "Man's Right to Knowledge and the Free Use Thereof." While not part of the original bicentennial plan, libraries became emblematic of its message. As librarians strengthened their commitment to intellectual freedom, libraries throughout the United States and abroad hosted the Bicentennial Panel Exhibit documenting with quotations and illustrations the worldwide quest for knowledge. Using books, film, recordings, and discussion groups on the bicentennial theme, libraries at the height of the Cold War demonstrated their role in providing free access to information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
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22. Information Literacy in Community Colleges.
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Arp, Lori, Woodard, Beth S., and Warren, Leslie A.
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INFORMATION literacy ,TECHNICAL college libraries ,ACADEMIC libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,LITERACY - Abstract
The article addresses the trends and challenges that impacted library instruction at community and technical colleges in the U.S. During the 1990s, collaborations and partnerships have continued to emerge, particularly given the acceptance of information literacy outside libraries. Community college libraries are considered unique to academic libraries they can determine specific feeder high schools and work to bridge the transition between high school and college information literacy instruction. One of the vital factors that allows for information literacy to develop in community colleges is the philosophical commitment to teaching and learning.
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- 2006
23. Public Access Microcomputer Laboratories in Libraries: A Small Academic Library Experience.
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Hsieh, Cynthia C.
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COMPUTATION laboratories ,PERSONAL computers ,ACADEMIC libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
This article describes a microcomputer laboratory implementation project at a small college library in the U.S. The library established its public access microcomputer laboratory in 1988 by purchasing four used Texas Instrument Professional Microcomputers from the college's Academic Computing Center at a very good price. Right from the beginning, the library had made a deliberate decision to keep this project as simple as possible, and word processing would be the only function provided by this laboratory and assistance would not be offered beyond showing users how to turn on equipment or change printer paper. However, librarians soon found out that the majority of users regardless of their level of microcomputer backgrounds, needed additional assistance at some point.
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- 1991
24. Columbia Univ. Libraries relaunches John Jay Web site.
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WEBSITES , *ONLINE databases , *SCHOOL libraries , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *DATABASES , *ACADEMIC libraries , *INFORMATION resources , *ELECTRONIC directories - Abstract
The article reports on the relaunching of the Web site "The Papers of John Jay," by the Columbia University Libraries in the U.S. The Web site was originally launched in 2002 and was now relaunched with enhanced features and more content. The site is an online database base of abstracts and images of documents written by or to John Jay, includes documents from more than 90 institutions and includes an additional 1,500 documents and 12,000 page images since its first launch. With the enhanced features added to the site, users can now perform more complex Boolean searches, in addition to standard searches by author, recipient, keywords, and the like.
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- 2006
25. Norman Borlaug, known as the father of.
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Young, Ann-Christe
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AGRICULTURAL scientists , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
Reports the donation of papers by agriculturist Norman Borlaug to the University of Minnesota Libraries.
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- 2000
26. New Libraries for a New Millennium: Challenges and Opportunities.
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Helfer, Doris Small
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ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARY science ,LIBRARIES ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Assesses the challenges and opportunities for the libraries of the University of California in Merced and the California State University in Channel Islands as of November 2003. Background on the universities; Leadership of R. Bruce Miller and Paul Adalian; Visions for the libraries; Emergence of paradigm for modern academic libraries.
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- 2003
27. The Changing Academic Library and What the University of California Is Attempting to Do.
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Helfer, Doris Small
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ACADEMIC libraries ,LIBRARY planning ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Provides information on the University-wide approach to library planning taken by the University of California system. Goals of the Library Planning and Action Initiative (LPAI) in August 1996; Details on implementing the initiative; Details on the California Digital Library (CDL); Impact of the CDL; Charge of the Systemwide Library and Scholarly Information Advisory Committee (SLASIAC).
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- 1999
28. In Practice. Open Access Everything.
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Farkas, Meredith
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UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ACADEMIC libraries ,BOOKS ,SCHOLARLY method ,LIBRARIES ,PUBLISHING ,SERIAL publications ,TEXTBOOKS ,ACCESS to information - Abstract
The article presents information on open access (OA) publishing in academic libraries in the U.S. The author looks at digital publishing imprints, the production of digital textbooks, and the use of institutional repositories. The article also discusses the State University of New York (SUNY) Open Textbooks Program.
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- 2013
29. Academic Libraries Led Universities Into the Socially Distant Era. Now They're Planning for What's Next.
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Carlson, Scott
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ACADEMIC libraries ,COVID-19 pandemic ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,LIBRARY digital resources ,DIGITAL libraries - Abstract
The article highlights the plans of academic libraries in the U.S. after the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include the preparation of academic libraries to offer online services, significant role of academic libraries in universities and colleges such as serving as social hubs and as the location of classrooms, auditoriums and virtual-reality rooms, and the increasing importance of digital resources and services to libraries.
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- 2021
30. MARGINALIA.
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C. G.
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HIGHER education ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ACADEMIC libraries ,UNITED States education system ,LIBRARIES - Abstract
The article presents news briefs on developments regarding higher education in the United States. The publication called "Update," of the Boston College Libraries, provides a "Progress Report on Inappropriate Behavior in the Library Committee." A student paper of Morehead State University announced the raffle for the president's job for a day.
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- 1987
31. Strains and Joys Color Mergers Between Libraries and Tech Units.
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Foster, Andrea L.
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INFORMATION services ,ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION technology ,ACADEMIC departments ,SCHOOL administration ,UNIVERSITY & college administration ,HIGHER education ,MANAGEMENT ,MERGERS & acquisitions ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The article discusses U.S. colleges efforts to incorporate technology and library services to provide students and faculty with up-to-date and effective information services. The author uses the example of Xavier University, in Cincinnati, Ohio, which merged its library and information technology unit and plans a "Learning Commons" building to house the organization. Information on staff reactions, best settings for such mergers, and financial considerations is included. Xavier's processes for changing information services are described, including forced collaboration between librarians and technology workers, retraining of staff, and responsibility assignments. Other colleges using merged services include Pacific Lutheran University, Bucknell University, and University of Mary Washington.
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- 2008
32. Automated Acquisitions Selection and Ordering Pilot Begins.
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UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,ONLINE library catalogs ,COMPUTERS -- Universities & colleges ,LIBRARY automation ,ACADEMIC libraries ,PILOT projects - Abstract
This article reports that OCLC Online Computer Library Center Inc. and five U.S. libraries recently began a pilot program of the OCLC PromptSelect system. The PromptSelect system, designed to streamline acquisitions by automating selection and ordering procedures, will be evaluated at Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois; Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, North Carolina; and Duquesne University and Carnegie Mellon University, both in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The pilot program, reportedly, is expected to run through October 1996. Karla Petersen, assistant university librarian for technical services, Loyola University Chicago Libraries, said that the process should allow a flow of information and requests from faculty to bibliographers to acquisitions and, ultimately, to the vendor. He continued that it will provide an online request file that bibliographers can check for requested materials that are not yet in their online public access catalog system. OCLC, reportedly, will make PromptSelect available later this year, following the completion of the pilot. The PromptSelect system is designed to improve productivity and reduce overall processing costs for selection and ordering.
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- 1995
33. Special Effects.
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Carlson, Scott
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LIBRARY special collections ,ACADEMIC libraries ,ACADEMIC librarians ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Focuses on the use of library's special collections by several college librarians in the U.S. as promotional and marketing tools to attract financial and political support for their institutions. Importance of special collections according to Nicholas C. Burckel, dean of libraries at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Actions taken by University of Colorado librarian Deborah R. Hollis to attract students and teachers to the library's special collections; Concerns of James D. Fox, director of special collections and university archives at the University of Oregon, on housing special collections. INSET: Not-Yet-Rare Collections: Libraries Preserve Pop Culture.
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- 2005
34. Stanford Faculty Demands Input on Proposed Reagan Library.
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ACADEMIC libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Reports that faculty at Stanford University are demanding for input on the planned Reagan library in the U.S. in 1987. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent issues and relevant topics; Implications on libraries and library science.
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- 1987
35. 'We're All in This Together.'
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Baker, John F.
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UNIVERSITY presses ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,SCHOLARLY publishing ,ACADEMIC libraries - Abstract
Focuses on university presses in the U.S., as of June 2003. Task of university presses; Factors which are affecting university libraries; Bestsellers at the University of Texas.
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- 2003
36. Libraries' Consortium Conundrum.
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Carlson, Scott
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ACADEMIC libraries ,INFORMATION technology ,PUBLISHING ,CONSORTIA ,HIGHER education ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
Focuses on the consortia used by university libraries in dealing with publishers in the U.S. Benefits of consortia to St. Ambrose University library's information technology; Competition between big and small consortia; Purpose of developing consortia.
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- 2003
37. Libraries Test PsycLIT on CD-ROM.
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Nelson, Nancy Melin
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ACADEMIC libraries ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,CD-ROMs ,LIBRARY personnel - Abstract
This article deals with the experiences and reactions of the Gelman Library at George Washington University and the Health Sciences Library of the University of Maryland in Baltimore as test sites for PsycLIT, the CD-ROM version of Psychological Abstracts. The system benefited the staff of the Gelman Library in a way that CD-ROMs could be searched at all hours with a minimum of assistance and with no telecommunications charges. On the other hand, The University of Maryland test experience offers a contrast both in terms of the size of the test population and its academic focus.
- Published
- 1987
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