The document describes events and sessions at the 2011 ACRL conference held in Philadelphia. It provides details on roundtable discussions, micro-presentations in the Cyber Zed Shed on technology innovations, keynote speakers who were not librarians, and papers presented. Poster sessions were also held with topics like using an iPad for outreach. Breakout sessions covered using location-based mobile apps for orientations and developing video game collections in academic libraries.
Frank Blair is the Director of Technology and Operations at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, where he oversees IT, facilities, and projects across their 20 branches. The library provides a variety of resources including over 1 million physical items, 12,000 digital items, and 1,200 public computers. Their technology includes an online catalog, ebook platform, websites, and strong social media presence. Blair discussed trends like the blending of physical and virtual library spaces and resources, the rise of mobile access, and ensuring both print and digital content meet community needs. The future will see the library balancing its role in providing spaces, content, and services both physically and virtually.
The document discusses the future of libraries. It notes that the pace of technological change is exponential and customer expectations are rising. Libraries must adapt to remain relevant by embracing trends like mobile devices, ebooks, social media, and on-demand access. The future of libraries involves focusing on customer experience, engagement, and convenience through both physical and digital services.
The document discusses the future of libraries and opportunities for innovation. It contains the following key points in 3 sentences:
The director of Library Futures, Joe Murphy, hopes to expand library creativity, multiply instances of innovation, and empower future-leaning projects. The future of libraries is uncertain but posing questions about it invites investment in answers and new opportunities. New roles like Chief Creative Officer and Director of Makerspaces can serve as bubbles of creativity and partnership are seen as an engine for growth.
Blending in-person and online library services by utilizing mobile technologyJason Casden
This document summarizes three projects at North Carolina State University Libraries that utilize mobile technology to better integrate in-person and online library services. The projects discussed are WolfWalk, which provides a mobile tour of campus history; Suma, a system for collecting and analyzing data on physical space usage; and an iPad kiosk application to provide reference help. The presentation considers how mobility can be used to reach new users, extend in-person services, better understand space usage, and enhance staff performance.
The document discusses how public libraries can use their existing resources and connections within their communities to increase access to technology and digital skills training. It outlines that libraries have access to people through their large numbers of visitors each year, as well as resources like public computers, WiFi, and programming knowledge. The document suggests libraries can partner with others to provide services like lending portable WiFi hotspots, hosting makerspaces and coding events, and offering digital literacy classes both on-site and online.
Digital Humanities and Undergraduate EducationRebecca Davis
How does digital humanities fit into the undergraduate curriculum? This workshop will look at digital humanities from an institutional perspective, considering how it advances the learning outcomes of undergraduate education and sharing models of high impact practices from the digital humanities classroom.
This document discusses various aspects of digital research. It describes how digital tools can be used for data collection, analysis, and presentation in research. It also addresses potential issues with digital research such as anonymity, convenience driving studies, and transferring traditional research designs. Finally, it provides examples of digital tools that can be used and resources for conducting qualitative research using digital methods.
Frank Blair is the Director of Technology and Operations at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, where he oversees IT, facilities, and projects across their 20 branches. The library provides a variety of resources including over 1 million physical items, 12,000 digital items, and 1,200 public computers. Their technology includes an online catalog, ebook platform, websites, and strong social media presence. Blair discussed trends like the blending of physical and virtual library spaces and resources, the rise of mobile access, and ensuring both print and digital content meet community needs. The future will see the library balancing its role in providing spaces, content, and services both physically and virtually.
The document discusses the future of libraries. It notes that the pace of technological change is exponential and customer expectations are rising. Libraries must adapt to remain relevant by embracing trends like mobile devices, ebooks, social media, and on-demand access. The future of libraries involves focusing on customer experience, engagement, and convenience through both physical and digital services.
The document discusses the future of libraries and opportunities for innovation. It contains the following key points in 3 sentences:
The director of Library Futures, Joe Murphy, hopes to expand library creativity, multiply instances of innovation, and empower future-leaning projects. The future of libraries is uncertain but posing questions about it invites investment in answers and new opportunities. New roles like Chief Creative Officer and Director of Makerspaces can serve as bubbles of creativity and partnership are seen as an engine for growth.
Blending in-person and online library services by utilizing mobile technologyJason Casden
This document summarizes three projects at North Carolina State University Libraries that utilize mobile technology to better integrate in-person and online library services. The projects discussed are WolfWalk, which provides a mobile tour of campus history; Suma, a system for collecting and analyzing data on physical space usage; and an iPad kiosk application to provide reference help. The presentation considers how mobility can be used to reach new users, extend in-person services, better understand space usage, and enhance staff performance.
The document discusses how public libraries can use their existing resources and connections within their communities to increase access to technology and digital skills training. It outlines that libraries have access to people through their large numbers of visitors each year, as well as resources like public computers, WiFi, and programming knowledge. The document suggests libraries can partner with others to provide services like lending portable WiFi hotspots, hosting makerspaces and coding events, and offering digital literacy classes both on-site and online.
Digital Humanities and Undergraduate EducationRebecca Davis
How does digital humanities fit into the undergraduate curriculum? This workshop will look at digital humanities from an institutional perspective, considering how it advances the learning outcomes of undergraduate education and sharing models of high impact practices from the digital humanities classroom.
This document discusses various aspects of digital research. It describes how digital tools can be used for data collection, analysis, and presentation in research. It also addresses potential issues with digital research such as anonymity, convenience driving studies, and transferring traditional research designs. Finally, it provides examples of digital tools that can be used and resources for conducting qualitative research using digital methods.
Undergraduates Collaborating in Digital Humanities ResearchNITLE
One of the key appeals for digital humanities at small liberal arts colleges has been as an avenue for undergraduate research in the humanities. In this seminar, a panel of undergraduates will share their research, as well as their goals, challenges, and what they have learned from the process of digital humanities research. A moderated discussion on undergraduate research in the digital humanities will follow. Details are here: http://www.nitle.org/live/events/137-undergraduates-collaborating-in-digital-humanities
Digital pedagogy in the Humanities: Models, Keywords, PrototypesRebecca Davis
This document discusses digital pedagogy in the humanities. It provides examples of digital humanities projects at liberal arts colleges that engage undergraduates through courses, research, and experiential learning. Some of the key approaches discussed are collaborative projects between faculty, librarians, archivists, and technologists; undergraduate research involving transcription, encoding, and analyzing primary sources; and place-based digital scholarship projects that involve community partners. The document advocates for digital pedagogy in the humanities as a way to provide active, collaborative, and applied learning experiences that prepare students for a networked world.
Butterfly Hunt: On Collecting #mla14 Tweets (#mla15 #s398)Dr Ernesto Priego
Presentation for the panel "The MLA and its Data: Remix, Reuse and Research, 5:15 - 6:30pm, Modern Language Association Convention 2015, Vancouver Conference Center, 121, VCC West.
This document discusses the benefits of collective print collections among college libraries. It notes that Occidental College has reduced its print collections and expanded partnerships to share resources. Collective print collections increase preservation capacity, free up library space, reduce duplication, and encourage greater access through digitization. Regional and national models are emerging for collectively housing and archiving print journals and other materials. The document assumes these efforts will succeed based on factors like improved borrowing networks, technology advancements, and incentives around funding and resources. It acknowledges emotional aspects of reducing local print collections and encourages staying informed on developments through various listservs, conferences, and publications.
Young and Wired: How today's young tech elite will influence the libraries of...Edwin Mijnsbergen
Libraries are the living, breathing internet that existed long before the digital network that we know today. They are the connected nodes of information and community exchange that we have relied on to communicate, collaborate, share resources and preserve knowledge in our societies for centuries.
But there are concerns about the future of physical libraries, given that so many of us have easy access to virtual libraries of information on our computers at home. Recent Pew Internet Project research examines technology use by teenagers and suggests how the behavior and expectations of young internet users might shape the libraries of the future.
To information literacy and beyond: libraries in the research lifecyclenmjb
The document discusses the role of libraries in supporting researchers throughout the research lifecycle. It argues that libraries can provide information for researchers, integrate with researchers to understand their needs, innovate services to better support the research process, and help researchers maximize the impact of their work. The document also emphasizes the importance of information literacy training to equip researchers with skills for effectively finding, managing, and disseminating information throughout their careers.
Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities: Concepts, Models, and Experiments Rebecca Davis
This document outlines the development of the Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities project. The project aims to create an open, online archive of pedagogical artifacts from the digital humanities, organized by keyword. It is led by four general editors and involves an advisory board and curators who contribute and review submissions. The project uses GitHub for version control and open peer review on Comment Press before final publication on the MLA Commons. Submissions will be published in five batches between 2015-2016, covering 55 keywords related to digital pedagogy. The goal is to build an interactive, networked resource for defining and sharing approaches to teaching with digital tools and methods.
The Senior Techies program provided technology education classes to older adults across 14 Minnesota libraries. Over 1,000 people attended the 243 classes on topics like basic computer skills, email, digital photography, and internet searching. The classes aimed to boost confidence with technology for participants ages 47-95. Funding from state and national library agencies supported the equipment, staffing, and collaboration needed for the successful multi-library program, which participants found helpful for continuing to use technology and which they hope to see expanded in the future.
This document discusses data literacy for humanities research. It defines data and explains that data comes in many forms including audio, text, and geospatial information. Data literacy involves understanding data quality, structure, and context. The document outlines different types of humanities data and discusses how data can be big or small. It emphasizes understanding the context, source, and potential biases of data. The document provides examples of descriptive analysis and data wrangling challenges. Throughout, it stresses investigating data provenance and recognizing when data may be uncertain or misleading.
Library Staff Day: Social Media, Public Libraries, and Media Streaming ServicesMelissa Brisbin
An overview of popular social media outlets and their use in public libraries, as well as a comparison of three media streaming services currently available to libraries.
Mobile Information Literacy: Let’s use an app for that!Stefanie Havelka
Presentation by Stefanie Havelka and Alevtina Verbovetskaya at "Engaging Students with Transliteracy, Teaching and Technology" Conference. March 16, 2012, Albany, New York
This document discusses the concept of Library 2.0 and how libraries can implement more collaborative and participatory technologies and services. It defines Library 2.0 as working to meet changing user needs, trusting users, embracing emerging technologies, and looking outside the library field for innovations. The document addresses concerns that smaller libraries may not have the resources to adopt these technologies, but argues that many low-cost and free 2.0 options exist that can help libraries communicate, collaborate, and connect with patrons regardless of their size or technical expertise. Key recommendations include avoiding "technolust", knowing your users, developing a learning culture, and assessing technologies and services.
Delivering Innovative Mobile Services through Your Library - Part 2Meredith Farkas
The document discusses developing mobile services for libraries. It recommends libraries ask how many patrons use mobile devices and what technologies they use. The document then provides tips on creating mobile library websites and apps, including what content to include and design best practices. It also discusses using mobile technologies like QR codes, location-aware tools, and social media to engage patrons.
Forms of Innovation: Collaboration, Attribution, AccessDr Ernesto Priego
I presented this content at the Forms of Innovation: Humanities, Copyright and New Technologies workshop at the University of Durham on Saturday 27 April 2013.
To download this file, please go to http://figshare.com/articles/Forms_of_Innovation_Collaboration_Attribution_Access/693048
This deck of slides is a slightly modified version of the original file I showed that day.
This deck of slides is licensed by Ernesto Priego under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Forms of Innovation: Collaboration, Attribution, Access. Ernesto Priego. figshare.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.693048
Retrieved 13:25, Apr 29, 2013 (GMT)
This document summarizes a presentation about the Library Edge initiative. The Edge initiative aims to help public libraries assess their technology services and identify opportunities to better serve their communities. It provides online assessment tools, training, and resources to help libraries create action plans. The presentation reviews Edge's goals and components, pilot program results, the upcoming national launch in January 2014, and how libraries can get involved.
This document discusses the needs of "digital natives" or today's students who have grown up with technology. It notes that these students want seamless learning environments where they can easily move between work, play and study using technology. The document recommends that high school libraries meet these student needs and expectations by providing digitally-based, active learning experiences integrated into curriculums. It also suggests libraries provide intellectual context to electronic content and resources that are available beyond the school walls through online catalogs and social media.
The Library in Your Pocket: Mobile Trends for LibrariesMeredith Farkas
This document discusses trends in mobile technology use and opportunities for libraries to engage mobile users. It notes that mobile devices are increasingly how people access the internet. It then provides examples of how libraries can create mobile-friendly websites, apps, and use technologies like QR codes, SMS, and augmented reality to provide services and content to patrons on their mobile devices.
Funding Mobile Innovation in the Library: The Why and HowRachel Vacek
This is the keynote for the Spring 2010 CALLR Meeting (http://www.callr.us/). Mobile technologies are having a big impact on libraries today. This presentation covers why libraries should be paying attention, highlights libraries that are doing innovative things with mobile technologies, and how to get funding to bring mobile devices into your library.
(REVISED) A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SPACE FOR LEARNING DESIGN REPRESENTATIONS AND T...Francesca Pozzi
This document discusses different types of representations that can be used for designing educational interventions. It begins by explaining that conceptual preparation and design is a core teaching activity, and that representations allow teachers to externalize and reflect on their ideas. It then discusses how information and communication technologies have led to more computer-supported learning design approaches. The document proposes a multi-dimensional framework to classify different design approaches and representation formats, which include textual representations in formal languages or natural language narratives, as well as visual representations like diagrams or charts. It explores considerations around the producer and intended end-user of different representation types.
Undergraduates Collaborating in Digital Humanities ResearchNITLE
One of the key appeals for digital humanities at small liberal arts colleges has been as an avenue for undergraduate research in the humanities. In this seminar, a panel of undergraduates will share their research, as well as their goals, challenges, and what they have learned from the process of digital humanities research. A moderated discussion on undergraduate research in the digital humanities will follow. Details are here: http://www.nitle.org/live/events/137-undergraduates-collaborating-in-digital-humanities
Digital pedagogy in the Humanities: Models, Keywords, PrototypesRebecca Davis
This document discusses digital pedagogy in the humanities. It provides examples of digital humanities projects at liberal arts colleges that engage undergraduates through courses, research, and experiential learning. Some of the key approaches discussed are collaborative projects between faculty, librarians, archivists, and technologists; undergraduate research involving transcription, encoding, and analyzing primary sources; and place-based digital scholarship projects that involve community partners. The document advocates for digital pedagogy in the humanities as a way to provide active, collaborative, and applied learning experiences that prepare students for a networked world.
Butterfly Hunt: On Collecting #mla14 Tweets (#mla15 #s398)Dr Ernesto Priego
Presentation for the panel "The MLA and its Data: Remix, Reuse and Research, 5:15 - 6:30pm, Modern Language Association Convention 2015, Vancouver Conference Center, 121, VCC West.
This document discusses the benefits of collective print collections among college libraries. It notes that Occidental College has reduced its print collections and expanded partnerships to share resources. Collective print collections increase preservation capacity, free up library space, reduce duplication, and encourage greater access through digitization. Regional and national models are emerging for collectively housing and archiving print journals and other materials. The document assumes these efforts will succeed based on factors like improved borrowing networks, technology advancements, and incentives around funding and resources. It acknowledges emotional aspects of reducing local print collections and encourages staying informed on developments through various listservs, conferences, and publications.
Young and Wired: How today's young tech elite will influence the libraries of...Edwin Mijnsbergen
Libraries are the living, breathing internet that existed long before the digital network that we know today. They are the connected nodes of information and community exchange that we have relied on to communicate, collaborate, share resources and preserve knowledge in our societies for centuries.
But there are concerns about the future of physical libraries, given that so many of us have easy access to virtual libraries of information on our computers at home. Recent Pew Internet Project research examines technology use by teenagers and suggests how the behavior and expectations of young internet users might shape the libraries of the future.
To information literacy and beyond: libraries in the research lifecyclenmjb
The document discusses the role of libraries in supporting researchers throughout the research lifecycle. It argues that libraries can provide information for researchers, integrate with researchers to understand their needs, innovate services to better support the research process, and help researchers maximize the impact of their work. The document also emphasizes the importance of information literacy training to equip researchers with skills for effectively finding, managing, and disseminating information throughout their careers.
Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities: Concepts, Models, and Experiments Rebecca Davis
This document outlines the development of the Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities project. The project aims to create an open, online archive of pedagogical artifacts from the digital humanities, organized by keyword. It is led by four general editors and involves an advisory board and curators who contribute and review submissions. The project uses GitHub for version control and open peer review on Comment Press before final publication on the MLA Commons. Submissions will be published in five batches between 2015-2016, covering 55 keywords related to digital pedagogy. The goal is to build an interactive, networked resource for defining and sharing approaches to teaching with digital tools and methods.
The Senior Techies program provided technology education classes to older adults across 14 Minnesota libraries. Over 1,000 people attended the 243 classes on topics like basic computer skills, email, digital photography, and internet searching. The classes aimed to boost confidence with technology for participants ages 47-95. Funding from state and national library agencies supported the equipment, staffing, and collaboration needed for the successful multi-library program, which participants found helpful for continuing to use technology and which they hope to see expanded in the future.
This document discusses data literacy for humanities research. It defines data and explains that data comes in many forms including audio, text, and geospatial information. Data literacy involves understanding data quality, structure, and context. The document outlines different types of humanities data and discusses how data can be big or small. It emphasizes understanding the context, source, and potential biases of data. The document provides examples of descriptive analysis and data wrangling challenges. Throughout, it stresses investigating data provenance and recognizing when data may be uncertain or misleading.
Library Staff Day: Social Media, Public Libraries, and Media Streaming ServicesMelissa Brisbin
An overview of popular social media outlets and their use in public libraries, as well as a comparison of three media streaming services currently available to libraries.
Mobile Information Literacy: Let’s use an app for that!Stefanie Havelka
Presentation by Stefanie Havelka and Alevtina Verbovetskaya at "Engaging Students with Transliteracy, Teaching and Technology" Conference. March 16, 2012, Albany, New York
This document discusses the concept of Library 2.0 and how libraries can implement more collaborative and participatory technologies and services. It defines Library 2.0 as working to meet changing user needs, trusting users, embracing emerging technologies, and looking outside the library field for innovations. The document addresses concerns that smaller libraries may not have the resources to adopt these technologies, but argues that many low-cost and free 2.0 options exist that can help libraries communicate, collaborate, and connect with patrons regardless of their size or technical expertise. Key recommendations include avoiding "technolust", knowing your users, developing a learning culture, and assessing technologies and services.
Delivering Innovative Mobile Services through Your Library - Part 2Meredith Farkas
The document discusses developing mobile services for libraries. It recommends libraries ask how many patrons use mobile devices and what technologies they use. The document then provides tips on creating mobile library websites and apps, including what content to include and design best practices. It also discusses using mobile technologies like QR codes, location-aware tools, and social media to engage patrons.
Forms of Innovation: Collaboration, Attribution, AccessDr Ernesto Priego
I presented this content at the Forms of Innovation: Humanities, Copyright and New Technologies workshop at the University of Durham on Saturday 27 April 2013.
To download this file, please go to http://figshare.com/articles/Forms_of_Innovation_Collaboration_Attribution_Access/693048
This deck of slides is a slightly modified version of the original file I showed that day.
This deck of slides is licensed by Ernesto Priego under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Forms of Innovation: Collaboration, Attribution, Access. Ernesto Priego. figshare.
http://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.693048
Retrieved 13:25, Apr 29, 2013 (GMT)
This document summarizes a presentation about the Library Edge initiative. The Edge initiative aims to help public libraries assess their technology services and identify opportunities to better serve their communities. It provides online assessment tools, training, and resources to help libraries create action plans. The presentation reviews Edge's goals and components, pilot program results, the upcoming national launch in January 2014, and how libraries can get involved.
This document discusses the needs of "digital natives" or today's students who have grown up with technology. It notes that these students want seamless learning environments where they can easily move between work, play and study using technology. The document recommends that high school libraries meet these student needs and expectations by providing digitally-based, active learning experiences integrated into curriculums. It also suggests libraries provide intellectual context to electronic content and resources that are available beyond the school walls through online catalogs and social media.
The Library in Your Pocket: Mobile Trends for LibrariesMeredith Farkas
This document discusses trends in mobile technology use and opportunities for libraries to engage mobile users. It notes that mobile devices are increasingly how people access the internet. It then provides examples of how libraries can create mobile-friendly websites, apps, and use technologies like QR codes, SMS, and augmented reality to provide services and content to patrons on their mobile devices.
Funding Mobile Innovation in the Library: The Why and HowRachel Vacek
This is the keynote for the Spring 2010 CALLR Meeting (http://www.callr.us/). Mobile technologies are having a big impact on libraries today. This presentation covers why libraries should be paying attention, highlights libraries that are doing innovative things with mobile technologies, and how to get funding to bring mobile devices into your library.
(REVISED) A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SPACE FOR LEARNING DESIGN REPRESENTATIONS AND T...Francesca Pozzi
This document discusses different types of representations that can be used for designing educational interventions. It begins by explaining that conceptual preparation and design is a core teaching activity, and that representations allow teachers to externalize and reflect on their ideas. It then discusses how information and communication technologies have led to more computer-supported learning design approaches. The document proposes a multi-dimensional framework to classify different design approaches and representation formats, which include textual representations in formal languages or natural language narratives, as well as visual representations like diagrams or charts. It explores considerations around the producer and intended end-user of different representation types.
Internet users should have control over their online experience and be able to customize it according to their preferences. Firefox allows for extensive customization through its add-ons and themes, with over 17,000 free add-ons contributed by the community and over 350,000 different themes available. Customization empowers users and respects their freedom to shape their own network experience.
This document discusses sights in London and provides information about the Tower of London. It begins by stating its objectives are to guess and see London sights, help people find their way in London, and speak about the Tower of London. It then asks questions about London sights and if the reader has visited. Words related to London sights are hidden in a word search. Information is provided about the Tower of London's history as a fortress, prison and palace where kings and queens lived. A passage about the Tower is filled in with missing verbs. Questions are asked about where royals lived and what the legend about the Tower says. An activity tests knowledge about London landmarks. It concludes by summarizing what was covered which was London sights,
La trobe visits to cambodia, vietnam and india 2011Kerryn Amery
The document describes visits to libraries and universities in Cambodia, Vietnam, and India, with meetings with staff and officials at various institutions to discuss potential partnerships and student recruitment opportunities. Follow up items are noted around developing orientations for students, ensuring access to library resources, and maintaining communication between the different partners about services and developments. Safety concerns are also addressed about studying at La Trobe University in Australia.
This document discusses e-resources and information literacy. It describes Libraries Thriving, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a positive future for libraries. It discusses several studies on challenges students face with research in the digital age. Common frustrations include overwhelming information, lack of context, unfiltered search results, and not finding citable sources. The document also discusses the value of librarian and faculty collaboration, technology trends, and provides examples of initiatives at different institutions to improve student learning and use of e-resources.
Anchorage public focus group web versionCarson Block
This document summarizes a public focus group discussion about emerging technology trends and the future of libraries. The discussion covered topics like makerspaces, 3D printers, embedded librarians, self-service options, challenges around digital content, and ideas for transforming library spaces. Participants shared their views on improving technology at Anchorage Public Library and the role of libraries in serving their communities. The session aimed to explore possibilities for enhancing library services through new technologies.
“I Can Do It All By Myself”: Exploring new roles for libraries and mediating ...Patrick "Tod" Colegrove
Co-presented June 23, 2012, with Bohyun Kim (Florida International University) and Jason Clark (Montana State University) at ALA Annual 2012. Primary upload at http://www.slideshare.net/bohyunkim/i-can-do-it-all-by-mysef-exploring-new-roles-for-libraries-and-mediating-technologies-in-addressing-the-diy-mindset-of-library-patrons
Abstract:
Users are increasingly self-reliant in their information seeking behavior. Where is the place for the personal interaction with librarians in this new paradigm? Join an active conversation to explore (a) What the DIY user behaviors are, (b) how libraries can respond to them in terms of new services, fiscal and personnel resources, and technologies, and (c) how to leverage technology to create online or face-to-face mediation opportunities that would be welcomed by users.
I CAN DO IT ALL BY MYSELF: : Exploring new roles for libraries and mediating ...Bohyun Kim
Presentation given at the American Library Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. June 23, 2012.
Speaker: Bohyun Kim, Digital Access Librarian, Florida International University
Speaker: Jason Clark, Head of Digital Access and Web Services, Montana State University Libraries
Speaker: Patrick T. Colegrove, Head, DeLaMare Science & Engineering Library, University of Nevada, Reno
More program details: http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org/m/node/806
Libraries and Librarians: Nexus of Trends in Librarianship and Social MediaIdowu Adegbilero-Iwari
Outline:
Libraries and Librarians
Traditional libraries vs Modern libraries
Library trends
Nexus of trends in librarianship and social media
Social media and libraries
Why social media in libraries?
Social media Strategy for Libraries
Uses of social media in libraries
Who does social media in library?
Library social media policy
Web tools for managing platforms
Social media in American libraries
So what must we do?
What if?
The document discusses the evolution of libraries from Library 1.0 to Library 2.0 and perspectives on virtual libraries in the future, termed Library 3D. It provides examples of libraries with presences in Second Life and summarizes preliminary research results from a survey of 19 librarians with Second Life experience. Key activities for libraries in Second Life included volunteering, exhibits, events, and classes. Challenges included hardware requirements, firewalls, and learning curves, but opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration were seen as important to explore.
Wittig: Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens, Part 1 and Part 2 ALATechSource
The document discusses the creation of The Labs, a digital media space for teens at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. It provides background on why such a space is needed given trends in teen library usage. It then details how The Labs was planned and implemented, including research that informed its approach, partnerships developed, the types of workshops and programs offered, and resources and equipment provided. Tips are also offered on funding, design, and best practices for other libraries looking to create similar digital learning spaces.
The document summarizes the author's experience at the ACRL conference. It describes various sessions attended, including ones on data tools for reference and instruction, library planning methods, using Google tools in academic settings, and a session where a library was converted to a makerspace called a ThinkLab. The poster sessions were highlighted, particularly one on using a digital archive as an alternative textbook for freshman writing. Throughout there were recommendations of sessions and an emphasis on networking opportunities and taking advantage of the virtual conference community afterward.
This document summarizes a presentation about mobile libraries and librarians. It discusses the evolution of mobile devices and how libraries are adapting services for mobile, including library web and mobile pages, mobile apps, public WiFi access, and streaming services. It also covers accessibility options, notifications, and favorite productivity and communication apps used for work. The document demonstrates apps like BARD Mobile and Google services and how meeting patrons where they are with mobile technology.
Modernisation of library resources emerging trends for engineering collegesH Anil Kumar
The document discusses trends in engineering college libraries and recommendations for an ideal library. It outlines emerging trends like the shift from ownership to access of resources, open systems, niche collections, and discovery services. Recommendations include a minimum space of 5,000 sq ft, subscriptions to journals and e-book databases, an institutional repository, 4 qualified library staff, and adoption of open-source software. The library should be available 24/7 and connect users to resources beyond the local collection.
Embedding Librarians in Virtual CommunitiesValerie Hill
This document discusses embedding librarians in virtual communities. It provides contact information for six librarians who presented on this topic at the 2014 ALA Conference. The document also includes slides from their presentations which discuss embedding librarians both physically and virtually through online guides, tutorials, virtual worlds and social media. The librarians emphasize the importance of information literacy in all formats and embedding services wherever patrons need assistance.
This document discusses trends in modern libraries. It covers trends in library buildings, furniture, users, resources, technologies, services, and professional skills. Some key points include renovating libraries with more open spaces for groups and cafes, increasing electronic resources and mobile access, using technologies like GPS and customized recommendations, and developing new librarian skills in areas like usability, metadata, and marketing. The goal is to make libraries more relevant and responsive to changing user needs and technologies.
This document discusses efforts by a research librarian at City University London to improve digital literacy support for researchers. The librarian conducted a questionnaire that informed the development of a Library Researcher Development Programme. A blog and case study resource were also created. Based on researcher feedback, workshops were held on topics like using social media and open access publishing. The librarian is now conducting further research to identify factors influencing researchers' digital literacy in order to guide future instruction. The conclusion emphasizes engaging researchers and using their work to enhance information literacy support through research-based practice.
This document provides an overview of Web 2.0 learning tools and their applications for libraries. It discusses how libraries are embracing new technologies like social networking, blogging, wikis, podcasting, and folksonomies to create Library 2.0 environments. Specific examples are given of libraries using tools like Second Life, RSS feeds, and Twitter to enhance user experiences. The document advocates that libraries embrace these new technologies to remain relevant and engage with patrons in a web-savvy world.
This document discusses the qualities of a 21st century librarian. It identifies key skills like technology proficiency, library research and statistics, education and outreach, leadership, copyright knowledge, technical writing, and adaptability. The document provides examples of how these skills are applied, such as using programs for reference management, digital archives, online exhibits, and open licensing tools. It emphasizes that while technology and skills evolve, librarians must maintain core values of access, privacy, lifelong learning, and public service.
Technology Nuts and Bolts for a Smaller (Library) Worldkramsey
The document discusses the history and mission of Olin College and its library. It describes how Olin College was founded over a decade ago with a large endowment to reform engineering education. The library aims to support Olin's hands-on, interdisciplinary approach and foster learning through its physical and online resources. The document also speculates on potential impacts of emerging technologies like the digital library and open educational resources on the future of libraries globally.
Web-scale Discovery Services are becoming an integral part of libraries' information gathering arsenal. These services are able to use a single interface to seamlessly integrate results from a wide range of online sources, emulating the experience patrons have come to expect from Internet search engines. But despite their ability to streamline searching, discovery services provide a wide set of challenges for libraries who implement them. This virtual conference will touch on both the potential of discovery services as well as some of the issues involved.
The document discusses marketing and assessment in libraries. It covers topics such as the four P's of marketing (product, price, place, promotion), advocacy, branding, outreach, using social media and new technologies, conducting library assessments using tools like surveys and usability studies, analyzing LibQual+ survey results, identifying areas for improvement, and challenges to effective assessment. The main purpose is to help libraries better understand user needs and priorities in order to improve services, allocate resources, and advocate for funding.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
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advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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11. Cyber Zed Shed
• Change is Possible: Migration to Koha, an open source library
catalog
• Don’t Settle for Normal When There’s XtraNormal!
• Gimlet: Mixing the Perfect Public Services Assessment Cocktail
• Lightning Fast Interlibrary Loan
• Putting the free back in library subject guides: Assessing open
source alternatives to LibGuides
• Reserve It with Google
• Mobilize your Library: Making a Mobile Enhanced Website
• QR Codes: Looking for the Tipping Point
• LibAnswers: We Bought It- Now What?
• Experimental iPhone and Android Apps at the University of
Illinois
http://www.learningtimes.net/acrl/2011/slidecasts/cyber-zed-shed-presentations-slidecasts/
14. IdeaPower Unconference
• Library Orientations Using Location Based Mobile Apps
• Therapy Dogs - Stress free fun for everyone
• Video Game Collections in Academic Libraries: It's not all fun
and Games!
• Collaboration with Teaching Faculty: The Five-Step Program
• Using music to explain the importance of citing your
resources.
• Reaching for the Treetops: Digital Projects That Go Beyond the
Stacks
• Feeding your Subject Guide
• Sharing the Wealth: Providing Library Data for Campus Mobile
and Web initiatives
• The Zombie's Guide to Information Literacy: Pop Culture
Hooks for Reaching College Students
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/ideapower
15. Keynote speakers
Not a Librarian amongst them!
• Tiffany Shlain – Filmmaker, artist, internet pioneer and activist
(watch her paper) http://www.learningtimes.net/acrl/2011/opening-session/
• Raj Patel – author, academic and activist (watch his paper)
http://www.learningtimes.net/acrl/2011/keynote-with-raj-patel/
• Jaron Lanier – computer scientist, composer, visual artist and
composer (author of ‘You are not a gadget’)
• Clinton Kelly – Fashion expert, author, co-host of ‘What not to
wear’
Find out more about the speakers at
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/201
1/program/keynotes.cfm
16.
17. Papers
• Are All Reference Interactions Created Equal? :
How Gender Might Matter to Our Patrons by
Beth Strickland and Jennifer Bonnet, The
University of Michigan library
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/
national/2011/papers/are_all_reference.pdf
18.
19. Papers
Delivering a WOW User Experience: do
academic Librarians Measure Up? By Steven
Bell, Temple University
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/
national/2011/papers/delivering_wow.pdf
20. Papers
Helping the Hand that Feeds You: Supporting the
Research Needs of Campus Executive Officers
by Karen E. Downing, Shevon Desai, and
Pamela MacKintosh, University of Michigan.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/
national/2011/papers/helping_hand.pdf
21. Papers
When Interdependence Becomes
Codependence: Knowing When and How to Let
Go of Legacy Services by Mary Evangeliste and
Katherine Furlong, Lafayette College
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/
national/2011/papers/when_interdependence.p
df
28. Reference on the Move:
Using an iPad to Market Library Services
and Conduct Outreach for Students and Faculty
Joanna Gadsby and Shu Qian
Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Roving Reference
Roving Reference Unit
iPad 32G
Wi-Fi + 3G
Laptop Stand Roving
Sign
Allow us to take the library
reference services to other
busy locations on campus
The Roving Locations
Open Space Outside of the Library, The Commons, University
Center, Math & Psychology Building, Public Policy Building,
Academic IV Building
We are sponsored by
Graduate Student Association
Office of Undergraduate
Education
Department of Off-Campus
Student Services
UMBC Women’s Center
Events We Attended
Undergraduate Research
Event
Good Morning, Commuters
New Students Orientation
Statistics
& Log
Marketing
Bookmark
Spotlights
Events
Poster
29. Bits &Pieces
• Open source versus vendor products - chat, virtual help desk,
communicator, equipment bookings
• Open source - use of networks, technical support to find solutions
• Abandonment of virtual desk in favour of chat, SMS
• Libguides - divided opinions. Not flexible enough. Many libraries using
open source - eg Word Press
• Many libraries reducing face-to-face help desks or phrasing out altogether
in favour of combined inquiry desk
• Enhanced subject guides – video, Web 2.0, embedded chat, animation,
etc.
• Innovation - great examples of using web 2.0, developing apps, mobile
services
• Recognition to question sacred cows and legacy services
• Equal parts of uncertainty and excitement about the future of our
profession
Editor's Notes
ACRL – Association of College and Research Libraries, 30 March – 1 April Philadelphia in the Summer. Bitter, cold and damp while I was there. Wonderful city to walk around with stunning architecture, old side by side with cutting edge new architecture and a rich historical heritage.
Monumental train station, third world taxis,
The conference was held at the Philadelphia Convention Centre and adjoining Marriot hotel – three floors. The venue was enormous. The distances between rooms made moving from session to session difficult unless moving to a room on the same floor. The conference started between 8.00 and 8.30 am each morning. A snack (no tea or coffee) was provided at 9.30 then again in the afternoon – basically a lure to get us into the exhibitors’ hall. At lunchtime we ventured out to sample the delights of Philadelphia cuisine – usually at the Reading Terminal Market next door.
Reading Terminal market – fabulous, crowded place with every conceivable foodstuff except healthy with a few exceptions.
The virtual conference. Possible for people not attending in person to participate through the Virtual conference – a number of podcasts, webcasts, slidecasts and speaker handouts are available, and if you have a Second Life account you can have another experience of the conference, plus of course the blog and Twitter. A number of people are still tweeting and sharing their experiences on their return.
City Hall, Philadelphia
The exhibition hall was stuffed full with vendors and organisations. Some useful conversations and demonstrations. Impressions – many print publishers, a whiff of religion (one vendor was selling customised illuminated bibles for your college library, religious publishers, the Association of Christian Librarians and one brave vendor giving away copies of the Koran). Nothing that I hadn’t seen already at Online or VALA
Topics included:
Wikileaks, War and the web: where do academic libraries fit
Librarianship in For-Profi, Career Colleges,
Help! Creating Balance, connection and services for newbie Sci_Tech librarians
Supporting your institutions research mission
Fighting Library Sessions boredom
Academic librarians reach out to High School students
Mentoring in a cross cultural environment
The privacy bag: students, Web 2.0 and the future of Personal privacy
Too many choices – at the same time as poster sessions, papers and vendor presentations BUT a great idea
Very interesting short presentations – in a number of instances first time presenters. Very practical.
This Cyber Shed session was presented by librarians from Stark State College (I so enjoy the names of American universities and colleges)
The IdeaPower Unconference is designed to be an exercise in the dynamic presentation of powerful ideas. Presenters volunteer to share an idea that has the power to transform the academic libraries in a six-minute presentation. Attendees should engage with presenters, offer feedback on the ideas and presentations, and initiate collaborative projects with like (or unlike) minds.
The Zombie's Guide to Information Literacy: Reaching College Students through Pop Culture Research
Sign In
Presentation
Library Administration
Public Services
Reference & Instruction
All Experience Levels
Logistics Day:
Wednesday
Time:
3:45pm
Room:
Parliament 1
Computer:
I can use the Podium PC (with Windows)
Co-presenter(s):
Carrie Strodtman-Flaspohler, Information Services Librarian, Central Methodist University
How better to convince a student that research is important than to make his life depend on it? We admit, that's an exaggeration, but this program will share how to use pop culture hooks (including fighting off faculty zombies) to get students interested in research. Zombie wars, urban legends, superheroes and slang are the focus of creative instruction sessions, assignments and events used to build information fluency skills. This session will give practicaexamples, assignments, and tips on holding your own zombie war. Librarian, Central Methodist University, Smiley Memorial Library located in Cupples Hall
I attended two of these papers.
Raj Patel spoke about food justice – an inspirational speech but he freely admitted that he wasn’t sure what connection there was between academic libraries and his topic, other than suggest we play a role in promoting awareness of the inequities that exist when it comes to basic things like access to food and clean water. He highlighted the extent of American food consumption and contrasted this with communities in the Third World. He was very polite but a number of people walked out – had to catch a train?
Jan Lanier in his paper “The Bi-Polar Library: How Humanizing and Digitizing Must Both Be Advanced” stated that knowledge is power - the more accessible the information, the more democratic the society.. The open access movement in libraries and publishing is acting on the principle ‘Knowledge is power’. Advances in new technology challenge the notion of the democratic society. There are vast amounts of information freely available on the web but what happens with that information, the power now resides with companies such as Google, Amazon and others that have systems to compile and analyse vast amounts of information, and then they sell this analysis to companies and corporations who use them for profit and influence.
He contented that “A person who uses Facebook, Twitter, and other social media is not ultimately their customer, but their product, or at least the raw material out of which is created the analyses that are really profitable. In the long term, the combination of open access to information and private re-packaging and selling of information is tending to destroy individuality and initiative.”
Lanier does not advocate the shunning of technology. Rather he believes there is a need to humanise technology, to celebrate individuality The solution to the dehumanising effects of too much information is not to shun technology, but to humanize it–to celebrate individuality and the importance of the person over aggregated data. Lanier described his experience with reference librarians who were ‘folk artists’ of their subjects–they were able to respond personally to his questions and guide him to unlikely resources that led to unexpected–and better–results. This kind of virtuosity is something that automated search engines do not have. Lanier’s advice to librarians is to promote this virtuosity, to re-romanticise libraries and librarians.
Libraries can also help solve the problem of private re-packaging and selling of information, by serving as a neutral ground for providing access to data analyses that are now private. This is a very familiar role for libraries; in the days when information was power libraries provided free (or, largely free) access to information regardless of ability to pay. The reality of course is that libraries are not able to fulfil this role because of the requirements to lock down access to University staff and students but the open access movement is challenging this.
I had to leave before the end of Lanier’s speech. Apparently he concluded by playing a musical piece on a Laotian instrument called a Khaen.
A small part of the venue for the keynote speakers – room could accommodate 3,500 + Librarians
No knockout papers but here are a few interesting ones.
flawed but interesting observational study attempting to ascertain if the gender of the librarian on the reference desk influenced interactions. During the study the desk was staffed by two similarly aged librarians – one male, one female. The results indicated a preference to be helped by the female librarian particularly by clients from African American/Black, Asian American/Asian, and Latina/o backgrounds. The results also showed that location (sitting on the left side of the desk as opposed to the right) also influenced results and for some reason the female librarians usually gravitated to the left (the busier side). Flawed study but worth some consideration given the number of La Trobe students from Islamic backgrounds. Wonder if gender is important at all in online interactions such as chat.
One of the venues used for papers. This paper reported on the use of QR codes in orientation tours. Interesting.
Bell used a subset of questions related to service used in the ‘Study of Great Retail Shopping Experiences in North America,, a survey of over 1,000 shoppers in the United States and Canada. This survey which was last conducted in 2009, provided retailers with insights into what goes into creating a WOW experience for customers.
The survey respondents pointed to 28 different elements of a great experience. The study team learned that a typical WOW experience consists of a mix of at least 10 of those elements all in one retail transaction. They concluded that there are five major areas that contribute to a WOW experience. They are:
1. engagement: being polite, caring and genuinely interested in listening and helping;
2. executional excellence: outstanding knowledge of the products and ability to explain them;
3. brand experience: appealing design and atmosphere making customers feel they are special;
4. expediting: helping speed the process to save customers time and sensitivity to their time constraints;
5. problem recovery: efficiency in resolving problems and compensating customers
Bell’s paper describes a research study that sought to explore both student and academic library worker perceptions about the library user experience. The research objective was to determine if students would describe their library experience as a WOW experience, as defined in the Study of Great Retail Shopping Experiences in North America, and to learn how library workers would perceive the students’ experience.
The results of the survey indicated that the two Temple University libraries outperformed retail when compared side by side. This was a surprise to library staff who under-rated their WOWness. The survey results highlighted that students care about: Acknowledgement (retail practice to always acknowledge customers), engagement: being polite, caring and genuinely interested in listening and helping and appreciated recognition of time limitations and the library developing strategies to speed up processes.
This paper describes the Executive Research Service, a reference and research service for the university’s executive officers. For a large research institution like the University of Michigan, this means a large clientele of potential patrons, including the university’s highest officers such as the President, Provost, and Vice-Presidents (along with their support staff), the offices of the General Counsel, the regents of the university, the Development Office, the Government Relations Office, etc. The ERS is also offered to the Deans of the many schools and colleges that comprise the university’s academic departments. There are 12 different schools and colleges for undergraduate study alone, along with additional graduate programs. In all, approximately 60 executive officers comprise the ERS clientele. Queries included: requests for corporate financial information or statistics, literature searches on higher education topics, or verifying sources for quotations used in public speeches; research pertaining to their teaching, publications advice. The service is run by three librarians but is only part of their overall jobs.
The paper discusses the process of the planned abandonment of a ILL application – E_ZBorrow. The authors stated that many services recently abandoned in academic Libraries include physical reference desks and online
reserves programs, but these cannot be truly described as abandoned as the services continued to be offered, just in different
formats or by varying methods. They argued that “The true test of planned abandonment of core library services may be
coming in the future, and will be the result of an increased need to focus on activities that truly make our academic libraries distinctive.” They quoted Scott Walter who argues in his guest editorial for College and Research Libraries, the “21st century will be marked by different, but
equally valid, definitions of excellence in academic libraries, and that the manner in which individual libraries demonstrate excellence will be distinctive to[each institution’s] service needs.”16 The authors conclude that “ If the culture of evidence gathering and the kinds of communication
tools discussed in this paper are developed, making hard choices to focus on distinctively excellent local services may be just a little bit easier for librarians.
Best part of the conference. Morning and afternoon time scheduled for participants to view posters and talk to the author. Fascinating snapshots of activities, challenges, innovations, ideas.
The Brigham Young University First-Year Writing library instruction program approaches the First-Year Writing instruction sessions as a partnership between the Writing faculty member, the library instructor, and the library undergraduate teaching assistant. The undergraduate teaching assistant or peer mentor is hired by the library to provide assistance during library instruction sessions.
First-Year Writing Program Support
Peer mentors help with formal class presentations.
Set up the room prior to the session
Consult with the instructor on class needs
Demonstrate the databases and skills on the overhead screen while the instructor teaches
Teach a database or skill when requested by library instructor
Peer mentors partner with the library instructor to provide research consultations during class sessions.
Provide individual research help to students in the class
Facilitate referrals to the library instructor or other specialists for challenging research questions
Peer mentors provide research assistance in a drop-in research lab.
Assigned one evening a week for three hours
Work individually with students on their research projects
Peer mentors work on instruction related projects such as new student orientations and online tutorials
Students form project teams and take the lead on projects with their supervisor’s support
Students provide the manpower for major projects
uthors. Posters changed twice a day. Approximately 50 posters per session.
The Library has the support of various departments across campus that offer tutoring in their subject areas (math, biology, chemistry, etc.) because we have agreed not to tutor during the hours they offer services, their services complement what is already happening around campus.
Penn State University Libraries conducted three climate surveys (1996, 2000, & 2007). An analysis of the data highlighted the necessity to provide targeted training and focus on civility in the workplace.
Charge
The PSUL Civility Team was charged by the Dean, Associate Deans, and Assistant Deans. In partnership with the PSUL Diversity Committee, the team focused on civility issues as an universal concern for library faculty and staff. The team’s timeframe for this work was one academic year (2009-2010).
Metrics
A series of data collection and analysis processes (i.e. surveys and discussion groups) were employed to weigh the measureable impact of the Civility Team’s activities.
Programming
Seven events were offered to all employees including sessions on business etiquette, non verbal communications, and author events with Dr. Robert Orndorff, Dr. Dulin Clark (co-authors of The PITA Principle) and Dr. Robert Fuller (leading expert on “rankism”).
Results
A civility statement was created to ensure that civility and respect becomes ingrained into the PSUL culture. With encouragement from the PSUL administration, the statement was distributed throughout the PSUL community.
Interesting poster from the University of Maryland
Some tidbits picked up from posters, conversations. Thank you for the opportunity.