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University Libraries: Recent submissions
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Have It Your Way: Designing a Library Makerspace to Support Creativity and Innovation
Makerspaces are growing in many types of libraries, but have you considered adding one to your library? The creators of an academic library makerspace will share their progress over two years, starting with a 3D printer ... -
Embedded Librarianship: Commnicating Our Crucial Value
Academic libraries spend millions on emerging technologies, digital and print collections, and hiring staff with subject and technology expertise. How do we signal stakeholders this sizable investment is worthwhile when ... -
Creating Order from Chaos and Fostering Collaboration: Documentation, Cross-training, and Continuous Operations in Multi-service Point Libraries
In 2018, a library reorganization consolidated several previously separate units into a single department. The newly-created unit sought out a method for documenting and disseminating existing practices, with a goal of ... -
DECIDING, DOCUMENTING, AND DISSEMINATING LIBRARY POLICIES AND PRACTICES: A CASE STUDY FROM A NEWLY-CREATED LIBRARY UNIT
Staff turnover, varying practices across service points, and consolidation of previously independent units are three starter reasons to document common practices. This session will address the development of central ... -
A Heaping Scoop of Literacy, with a Side of Gamification
The workshop described in this chapter combines gamification with information and data literacy instruction using an “escape room”-style format. Undergraduate students escape the room by successfully completing timed ... -
Deciding, Documenting, and Disseminating Library Policies: A Case Study from a Newly Created Library Unit
taff turnover, varying practices across service points, and consolidation of previously independent units are three starter reasons to document common practices. This session will address the development of central ... -
Recasting ILL Processing Rules: Adoption of STARS Award Practices among an Academic Library Consortium
The RUSA-STARS Rethinking Resource Sharing Committee has developed a STAR checklist contains a detailed list of over 60 ways in which libraries and cultural institutions can act consistently in the broad goals outlined in ... -
Teaching and learning human anatomy using a 3-dimensional computer graphics learning tool: Considerations and benefits
3D Computer Graphics anatomical atlases provide a promising avenue for exploration of fiscally responsible collection management decisions to support student learning outcomes and university initiatives. -
Teaching UNV 101 at Miami University
Teaching the introductory UNV 101, I am Miami course afforded me the opportunity to not only teach students about campus resources such as the library, but also gave me the chance to build meaningful connections with ... -
Speech Pathology Writing Boot Camp at Miami University
This article describes the successful collaboration between a Speech Pathology faculty member and library liaison to use library space and resources to achieve student success at Miami University. -
Building Alliances and Allies: Advocating for Art Methodologies in Digital Collections Collaborations
This presentation addresses the art of advocating for disciplinary methodologies in collaborations with digital collections and special collections. While art librarians speak from a well-articulated methodological position ... -
Metadata Obscura: Refocusing digital collections through the lens of art history
Art librarians often rely on generalists in metadata and digital collections departments to accurately describe visual collections. When these partnerships are successful, students and researchers in art disciplines can ... -
The Promise and Peril of Free Citation Tools
The article provides an overview of free citation tools. Topics include one-off bibliographies and smaller research projects; importance of avoiding too-numerous citation generator tools that are part of a suite of services ... -
Building STEAM: Collaborative Outreach and Engagement with Art and Science in the Academic Library
Art and science are often thought of as separate and unrelated disciplines. However, art has frequently been influenced by scientific discoveries while science has used artistic techniques to expand knowledge. This ... -
Rapid Review of Social Communication Assessment Tools for Transition-Age Adolescents
Social communication ability is vital for students’ successful transition from high school to post-school settings. The aim of this project is to systematically review the literature on social communication assessments for ... -
Advances in Anatomy Teaching in Higher Education
Anatomy instruction is essential for pre-health students. In addition to traditional methods, the use of digital virtual and mixed-reality tools has grown, but evidence demonstrating their overall effectiveness is inconclusive. ... -
Online Classrooms: Is the TEACH Act Enough?
As the scholarly communications universe continues to change and expand, it’s increasingly important for librarians to understand and be able to advise on complicated copyright issues in an accessible and relatable matter. ...