The newsletter provides updates on several new programs and resources at the Vise Library:
1) The iRead program continues with the selection Our Patchwork Nation, and the book's author Dante Chinni visited campus in September. A new iCoach program will expand the library liaison program to provide personalized assistance to individual students.
2) The library has unveiled new research guides called LibGuides on its website to make academic research easier. It has also added RefWorks, a citation management tool.
3) Other new developments include introducing iPads for use in the library, using social media to share news and events, and new databases being added to the collection. Music professor Russ Cheatham
School librarians have increasingly adopted e-books and other educational technologies over time. While e-book use is growing, adoption rates are still lower in K-12 schools than public libraries due to issues like lack of funds, training needs, and restrictions on electronics in classrooms. Librarians must investigate options from various e-book vendors and work with technology departments to effectively integrate e-books into their libraries and curricula.
Academies Lp Seminar Presentation November 27th Grace Academyguest970cb
The document discusses strategies for creating a dynamic school library that supports teaching and learning. It emphasizes the importance of the library working closely with teachers and being integrated into the curriculum. Specific recommendations include having well-trained librarians who collaborate with teachers, promote reading, and teach information literacy skills. The library should provide resources and space to support both independent and group work.
BiblioTECH: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of GOOGLEK.C. Boyd
This document summarizes key points from John Palfrey's book "Biblio TECH: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google". Palfrey believes libraries will thrive in the digital era by adopting collaborative platforms and views the modern library as more than just physical collections - also serving as makerspaces and places for community and learning. However, libraries face challenges like budget cuts and changing formats. Palfrey advocates "hacking" libraries to make them more useful and sustainable through a consumer-oriented approach. Libraries can help bridge the digital divide and school libraries play an important role in education.
Smith Middle School Library Annual Report 2012-13 Natalie Harvey
The library annual report summarizes the activities of the school library for the 2012-2013 school year. It discusses implementing an information problem solving model, reorganizing sections, cataloging materials, publishing a newsletter, and adding literary quotes. Circulation statistics are provided by material type and grade with fiction being most popular. Author visits and clubs/events are mentioned. Goals for next year include an e-book collection, teacher orientation, and reading programs.
Takes a brief look at the different types of people who enter the school library, from the school librarian to paraprofessional aides, parent and other volunteers, student aides teachers, administrators and guests, such as authors and public librarians.
Geoff Dubber - The Big Leap: Library Transition from Sixth Form into Higher E...SLA
From the SLA 2009 Weekend Course. Moving from the familiarity of the school library to using complex HE library resources and services can be a challenge especially when basic study and information literacy skills also need honing. Come along to consider and reflect on the issues.
School librarians have increasingly adopted e-books and other educational technologies over time. While e-book use is growing, adoption rates are still lower in K-12 schools than public libraries due to issues like lack of funds, training needs, and restrictions on electronics in classrooms. Librarians must investigate options from various e-book vendors and work with technology departments to effectively integrate e-books into their libraries and curricula.
Academies Lp Seminar Presentation November 27th Grace Academyguest970cb
The document discusses strategies for creating a dynamic school library that supports teaching and learning. It emphasizes the importance of the library working closely with teachers and being integrated into the curriculum. Specific recommendations include having well-trained librarians who collaborate with teachers, promote reading, and teach information literacy skills. The library should provide resources and space to support both independent and group work.
BiblioTECH: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of GOOGLEK.C. Boyd
This document summarizes key points from John Palfrey's book "Biblio TECH: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google". Palfrey believes libraries will thrive in the digital era by adopting collaborative platforms and views the modern library as more than just physical collections - also serving as makerspaces and places for community and learning. However, libraries face challenges like budget cuts and changing formats. Palfrey advocates "hacking" libraries to make them more useful and sustainable through a consumer-oriented approach. Libraries can help bridge the digital divide and school libraries play an important role in education.
Smith Middle School Library Annual Report 2012-13 Natalie Harvey
The library annual report summarizes the activities of the school library for the 2012-2013 school year. It discusses implementing an information problem solving model, reorganizing sections, cataloging materials, publishing a newsletter, and adding literary quotes. Circulation statistics are provided by material type and grade with fiction being most popular. Author visits and clubs/events are mentioned. Goals for next year include an e-book collection, teacher orientation, and reading programs.
Takes a brief look at the different types of people who enter the school library, from the school librarian to paraprofessional aides, parent and other volunteers, student aides teachers, administrators and guests, such as authors and public librarians.
Geoff Dubber - The Big Leap: Library Transition from Sixth Form into Higher E...SLA
From the SLA 2009 Weekend Course. Moving from the familiarity of the school library to using complex HE library resources and services can be a challenge especially when basic study and information literacy skills also need honing. Come along to consider and reflect on the issues.
The CPS Virtual Library is administered by the CPS Department of Libraries. It provides eBooks and audiobooks to all CPS students, teachers, and administrators at school and home through two virtual branches - one for elementary and one for high school. The collections include over 12,000 eBooks across student, world languages, and professional collections that are aligned to CPS curriculums and standards. The library is accessible via the district's integrated library platform and can also be accessed from mobile devices and home.
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.
Marty Marshman and Kate Reid collaborated to show how they use LibGuides to serve the specific needs of their very different school communities. LibGuides is a highly adaptable web publishing platform for organising and sharing library resources and online content with library patrons. Marty discussed his use of LibGuides with reference to how he collaborates with teachers in developing LibGuides, the Standards addressed when using LibGuides and showed examples of LibGuides designed for secondary teachers and students. Kate showed examples of guides designed for primary and secondary students and teachers, demonstrated how easy it is to create and edit pages, and also looked at the online community of LibGuide users.
Zandra Lopez and Diana Pierce from Leander ISD presented on using LibGuides to help with research at high school. They provide a link to their LibGuide which contains resources for various school projects. The LibGuide has received over 12,000 hits from January to April 2011 and over 39,000 hits for all of 2010. Student feedback showed that the LibGuide pages helped students earn good grades and cut down on research time.
The document provides announcements from the Learning Commons at UMass Amherst regarding renovations completed over winter break that expanded the space and resources available. It also lists resources compiled about the earthquake in Haiti and announcements about upcoming contests, exhibits, and services available at the Learning Commons such as printing posters, academic advising, tutoring and more.
The value of libraries in college educationHaravu Jayaram
The document discusses how libraries fit into today's globalized, knowledge-based society. It argues that libraries have evolved from primarily housing physical collections to facilitating lifelong learning and access to knowledge. The author urges students to take full advantage of library resources and services in order to develop critical thinking skills and prepare for an uncertain future that demands continuous learning.
The document discusses the late night services provided at the University of Maryland Libraries. It began with an overview of the late night services offered at McKeldin Library, which is open until 8am Sunday through Thursday during the academic semesters. It provides circulation, equipment loans, reserves, and a tech desk overnight with around 160 student hours per week. It then discusses the challenges faced, including safety and security, staffing, communication, and weather issues. Graphs are shown depicting average weekly usage patterns. The document closes by noting some of the ongoing challenges including safety, supervision, staffing, weather, and facility maintenance issues.
1. The document discusses the challenges faced by reference and data librarians at UNCG due to budget cuts, which have required cutting resources each year.
2. Despite increasing interest in data and quantitative research from students and faculty, data and statistical resources are always at high risk of being cut due to the perception that "library resources = the word."
3. The author argues that data librarians must advocate for the value of numerical resources by training staff and promoting gateway resources, creating tutorials, and demonstrating how resources directly support student and faculty work to ensure these valuable resources are retained.
Why Library Super Powers will Save the World 09 04 14 PerryKaren Archer Perry
Why I think Librarian Super Powers will Save the World. Keynote for Association of Small and Rural Libraries (ARSL) conference in Tacoma, WA.
Trust, Knowledge, Technology and Place
This document discusses open business models in the publishing industry. It describes how distribution of physical goods like books, music, and videos has come under threat from digital distribution. Industries like music, video, and newspapers have been "disrupted." The traditional academic publishing and textbook industry is also facing disruption from open educational resources and open textbooks. Models discussed include open licensing of content, collaborative authoring platforms like Curriki, and the "Flatworld Knowledge" model of offering open textbooks and optional study aids to generate revenue.
The Gift of Libraries and Librarians: Learing in the CurriculumJohan Koren
This document discusses the many contributions that school libraries and librarians provide to learning. It notes that school libraries should serve as learning commons that focus on client-centered programs and advance best practices in pedagogy. School librarians help students develop digital citizenship skills, make connections between students and teachers, and provide leadership, even if misunderstood. Overall, the document argues that school libraries and librarians give students opportunities to learn and grow, and provide a crucial edge for college and career readiness.
This document discusses the merging of academic skills support and library services at UWE Bristol. It notes the overlap between information literacy and academic skills like critical thinking, note taking, and referencing. UWE delivers both generic and subject-specific academic skills workshops that combine these areas. Librarians at UWE were surveyed and found that most provide sessions combining these topics. Challenges include information overload and not enough time, while opportunities include delivering support at the point of need and team teaching. Tips for success include finding relevant subject material and focusing on one skill per session.
The document evaluates corporate governance practices in India from 2005 to 2012 based on data from the Asian Corporate Governance Association's CG Watch reports. It finds that India scored 61 in 2005, ranking 3rd, and 56 in 2007, also ranking 3rd. However, India's scores and rankings declined in subsequent years to 49 in 2010 and 51 in 2012, ranking 7th both years. While India made progress in some areas like rules formulation, there is still room for improvement in enforcement and culture. The study analyzed various elements of corporate governance annually to assess India's practices over the period studied.
La revista española de finanzas y contabilidad publicó un artículo en enero de 1994 que discutió temas relacionados con la contabilidad y las finanzas en España. El artículo probablemente cubrió varios temas clave de la industria contable y financiera en ese momento, como las normas contables, las regulaciones financieras y las tendencias del mercado.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku-style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations, which can be shared on SlideShare. In just 3 sentences, it promotes creating Haiku Deck presentations and publishing them to SlideShare.
Download Complete Material - https://www.instamojo.com/prashanth_ns/
This Programming Using C++ contain 22 Units and each Unit contains 60 to 80 slides in it.
Course Outline...
• Introduction to Oops
• Structure of a program
• Iteration structures (loops)
• Scope of variables
• Write and execute C++ programs
• Use arrays and structures
• Pointers
• Arguments passed by value and by reference.
• Overloaded functions
• Inline functions
• Data Structures
• Unions
• Implement encapsulation and abstraction
• Use operators and decision-making constructs
• Work with arrays
• Implement polymorphism and inheritance
• Use exception handling and templates
• Implement linked lists
The CPS Virtual Library is administered by the CPS Department of Libraries. It provides eBooks and audiobooks to all CPS students, teachers, and administrators at school and home through two virtual branches - one for elementary and one for high school. The collections include over 12,000 eBooks across student, world languages, and professional collections that are aligned to CPS curriculums and standards. The library is accessible via the district's integrated library platform and can also be accessed from mobile devices and home.
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.
Marty Marshman and Kate Reid collaborated to show how they use LibGuides to serve the specific needs of their very different school communities. LibGuides is a highly adaptable web publishing platform for organising and sharing library resources and online content with library patrons. Marty discussed his use of LibGuides with reference to how he collaborates with teachers in developing LibGuides, the Standards addressed when using LibGuides and showed examples of LibGuides designed for secondary teachers and students. Kate showed examples of guides designed for primary and secondary students and teachers, demonstrated how easy it is to create and edit pages, and also looked at the online community of LibGuide users.
Zandra Lopez and Diana Pierce from Leander ISD presented on using LibGuides to help with research at high school. They provide a link to their LibGuide which contains resources for various school projects. The LibGuide has received over 12,000 hits from January to April 2011 and over 39,000 hits for all of 2010. Student feedback showed that the LibGuide pages helped students earn good grades and cut down on research time.
The document provides announcements from the Learning Commons at UMass Amherst regarding renovations completed over winter break that expanded the space and resources available. It also lists resources compiled about the earthquake in Haiti and announcements about upcoming contests, exhibits, and services available at the Learning Commons such as printing posters, academic advising, tutoring and more.
The value of libraries in college educationHaravu Jayaram
The document discusses how libraries fit into today's globalized, knowledge-based society. It argues that libraries have evolved from primarily housing physical collections to facilitating lifelong learning and access to knowledge. The author urges students to take full advantage of library resources and services in order to develop critical thinking skills and prepare for an uncertain future that demands continuous learning.
The document discusses the late night services provided at the University of Maryland Libraries. It began with an overview of the late night services offered at McKeldin Library, which is open until 8am Sunday through Thursday during the academic semesters. It provides circulation, equipment loans, reserves, and a tech desk overnight with around 160 student hours per week. It then discusses the challenges faced, including safety and security, staffing, communication, and weather issues. Graphs are shown depicting average weekly usage patterns. The document closes by noting some of the ongoing challenges including safety, supervision, staffing, weather, and facility maintenance issues.
1. The document discusses the challenges faced by reference and data librarians at UNCG due to budget cuts, which have required cutting resources each year.
2. Despite increasing interest in data and quantitative research from students and faculty, data and statistical resources are always at high risk of being cut due to the perception that "library resources = the word."
3. The author argues that data librarians must advocate for the value of numerical resources by training staff and promoting gateway resources, creating tutorials, and demonstrating how resources directly support student and faculty work to ensure these valuable resources are retained.
Why Library Super Powers will Save the World 09 04 14 PerryKaren Archer Perry
Why I think Librarian Super Powers will Save the World. Keynote for Association of Small and Rural Libraries (ARSL) conference in Tacoma, WA.
Trust, Knowledge, Technology and Place
This document discusses open business models in the publishing industry. It describes how distribution of physical goods like books, music, and videos has come under threat from digital distribution. Industries like music, video, and newspapers have been "disrupted." The traditional academic publishing and textbook industry is also facing disruption from open educational resources and open textbooks. Models discussed include open licensing of content, collaborative authoring platforms like Curriki, and the "Flatworld Knowledge" model of offering open textbooks and optional study aids to generate revenue.
The Gift of Libraries and Librarians: Learing in the CurriculumJohan Koren
This document discusses the many contributions that school libraries and librarians provide to learning. It notes that school libraries should serve as learning commons that focus on client-centered programs and advance best practices in pedagogy. School librarians help students develop digital citizenship skills, make connections between students and teachers, and provide leadership, even if misunderstood. Overall, the document argues that school libraries and librarians give students opportunities to learn and grow, and provide a crucial edge for college and career readiness.
This document discusses the merging of academic skills support and library services at UWE Bristol. It notes the overlap between information literacy and academic skills like critical thinking, note taking, and referencing. UWE delivers both generic and subject-specific academic skills workshops that combine these areas. Librarians at UWE were surveyed and found that most provide sessions combining these topics. Challenges include information overload and not enough time, while opportunities include delivering support at the point of need and team teaching. Tips for success include finding relevant subject material and focusing on one skill per session.
The document evaluates corporate governance practices in India from 2005 to 2012 based on data from the Asian Corporate Governance Association's CG Watch reports. It finds that India scored 61 in 2005, ranking 3rd, and 56 in 2007, also ranking 3rd. However, India's scores and rankings declined in subsequent years to 49 in 2010 and 51 in 2012, ranking 7th both years. While India made progress in some areas like rules formulation, there is still room for improvement in enforcement and culture. The study analyzed various elements of corporate governance annually to assess India's practices over the period studied.
La revista española de finanzas y contabilidad publicó un artículo en enero de 1994 que discutió temas relacionados con la contabilidad y las finanzas en España. El artículo probablemente cubrió varios temas clave de la industria contable y financiera en ese momento, como las normas contables, las regulaciones financieras y las tendencias del mercado.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku-style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations, which can be shared on SlideShare. In just 3 sentences, it promotes creating Haiku Deck presentations and publishing them to SlideShare.
Download Complete Material - https://www.instamojo.com/prashanth_ns/
This Programming Using C++ contain 22 Units and each Unit contains 60 to 80 slides in it.
Course Outline...
• Introduction to Oops
• Structure of a program
• Iteration structures (loops)
• Scope of variables
• Write and execute C++ programs
• Use arrays and structures
• Pointers
• Arguments passed by value and by reference.
• Overloaded functions
• Inline functions
• Data Structures
• Unions
• Implement encapsulation and abstraction
• Use operators and decision-making constructs
• Work with arrays
• Implement polymorphism and inheritance
• Use exception handling and templates
• Implement linked lists
- The document proposes the "La Masia Project for East Asia", a youth football academy modeled after Barcelona's famed La Masia academy.
- It would be located in Jeju, South Korea and aim to teach over 100,000 Asian youth who travel abroad each year professional football techniques through partnerships with clubs in China, Korea, and Japan.
- The new academy hopes to introduce Barcelona to Asian football fans and clubs while creating a new profitable business model for the club through services like player development, camps, and club consulting.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
Appendix 2 (Characteristics of the main characters)literature 2014
Anna is a 27-year-old chemist who works for Mr. David Amos, the owner of Amos Cosmetics. While developing a new perfume, Anna accidentally creates a scent that causes two men to fall in love with her. Mr. David Amos is attracted to beautiful women, including one of his employees, Anna, though he has a model girlfriend. Both Anna and Mr. David Amos find themselves unexpectedly drawn to others due to Anna's accidental perfume creation.
This document provides pictures of characters. It includes images that depict the main people in a story or event. The pictures help readers visualize what the characters look like to better understand their roles in the narrative.
The document lists various scooter models and their corresponding part numbers for power units, mufflers, reed valves, maxi speed controls, and other components. It includes models from Aprilia, Benelli, Beta, CF Moto, Derbi, Genuine, Gilera, Gy6, Honda, Malaguti, Peugeot, Piaggio, Sym, and Yamaha.
O documento lista diversos shows, eventos e apresentações culturais ocorrendo em Brasília no mês de novembro, incluindo shows de música, teatro e eventos em pubs. Artistas como Matheus & Kauan, Anitta, Paul McCartney, David Guetta e Slash estão programados para se apresentar. O texto também anuncia o lançamento do quinto álbum do Trio Samba do Revista.
RECONSTRUCCIÓN DEL TEJIDO SOCIAL EN EL AULAOlga Carvajal
Este proyecto de aula tuvo como objetivo principal contribuir a la disminución de conflictos en el grado 11-B de la institución Simón Bolívar mediante estrategias para reconstruir el tejido social en el aula. Se propusieron actividades como talleres sobre tolerancia y manejo de emociones, elaboración de un decálogo de convivencia, y uso de herramientas TIC como videos e hipervínculos. El proyecto buscó promover el respeto, reconocimiento de diferencias y trabajo en equipo entre los estudiantes.
The document discusses a project that provides e-books for free to UK further education (FE) colleges. It made 2,990 e-books available from a variety of subjects. The e-books provide 24/7 access from any device for students, including those studying remotely or part-time. However, libraries and educators must work to promote the e-books so students are aware of and can easily access this digital content.
This document describes the first-year experience program at a large academic library. The library noticed that first-year students struggled with research and the transition to college-level work. In response, the library partnered with the first-year programs office to develop an information literacy curriculum. Throughout the semester, librarians lead sessions covering topics like research methods, database usage, and source evaluation. The library also offers iPad tours and research guides. Its goals are to improve students' research skills and prepare them for information literacy after college. Effectiveness is assessed through student and faculty surveys and tracking reference questions. The head librarian notes improved research quality and students coming for more advanced help.
The document provides an overview of the resources and services available at the Evans Library, including how to access the library catalog and databases, research guides by subject, course reserves, technology lending, interlibrary loan, document delivery, library hours and policies, study spaces, printing and copying options, and research assistance services. It also includes information about the library's mission and goals, donor policies, jobs, archives collection, and how to provide feedback.
Pathfinders to Information: Administering Reference Service in School LibrariesJohan Koren
The document discusses reference services in school library media centers, including defining reference services, the elements of providing reference, developing and maintaining a reference collection, evaluating collections, and policies and tools for selection and weeding. It also addresses issues around the role of books versus digital resources and providing reference services to meet the needs of all patrons.
The document provides a guide to the library services at The Dixie Grammar School, which has two libraries - one at the senior school and one at the junior school. It outlines the staff, resources, facilities, and services offered at each library, including developing students' reading, research, and literacy skills. It also describes online library services that are available to both schools.
Integrating UW Libraries Tools into Online CoursesLauren Ray
This document discusses how UW Libraries tools and resources can be integrated into online courses to better serve students taking classes through Educational Outreach. It provides examples of research guides, LibGuides, a chat widget for 24/7 research help, and online tutorials that can be embedded directly into online courses. The purpose is to give students easy access to library resources from within their learning environment.
The document is a flyer from the Pima Community College Northwest Campus Library providing information about the library's resources and services available to support faculty, staff, and student research and instruction. It lists the library director and librarians' contact information and highlights that the library can provide customized library instruction sessions and subject guides to help students with their research and assignments.
Academic library system in Europe, India, UK and USA: A brief overviewridadoll
The document provides an overview of academic libraries and school libraries. It discusses how academic libraries support university curriculum and research, and outlines the typical phases of development from a single library building to coordinated faculty libraries. School libraries are described as the "heart" of learning communities and as essential for developing lifelong learning skills. Examples are given of resources, services, and collaboration provided by school libraries in countries like the US, UK, and Europe. Challenges facing school libraries like limited budgets and lack of dedicated staff are also mentioned.
The document introduces a new library collection aligned with IB standards for international schools. It includes over 200 ebooks and print books curated by IB teachers and librarians. The collection supports IB pedagogy through extensive tagging and is organized by themes, concepts, and attributes. It can be implemented through different purchase and licensing options, and provides resources to support teachers, librarians, students, and school administration.
This workshop taught librarians how to curate digital content and tools for K-12 students by creating online guides or "pathfinders". Participants learned to apply collection development strategies to digital resources, recognize users as content producers, and create a digital guide using LibGuides to select traditional and digital resources. Creating online guides provides access to curated resources anywhere and anytime to support students and meet their diverse needs.
Created by Joyce Valenza and Deb Kachel for an LSTA Commonwealth Libraries project to train school and public librarians to use LibGuides as a tool for collection curation.
This document discusses implementing the Follett Destiny library management system in the Nashoba Regional School District. It argues that Destiny would help the district meet its goals of educating students to their fullest potential and providing resources and instruction to develop 21st century skills. Specifically, it notes that Destiny would automate the card catalogs in two schools that currently lack automation, giving those students equal access and opportunity to learn important research skills. It outlines several beneficial features of Destiny, such as integrating websites and databases into the catalog, and concludes that Destiny is the right choice for the district to promote student achievement.
Librarians help build student interest and engagement with library resources in several ways: (1) they ensure the physical library space is accessible and meets student needs; (2) they provide expertise through workshops and tutorials; (3) they help students access and use information through the help desk and online; (4) they keep students updated on new resources and events through social media, emails, and mobile library websites. The goal is to encourage students to make greater use of the valuable resources libraries provide.
The document provides information about the resources and services available at the Michael Parker Library at Dixie Grammar School. It outlines that the library has a range of print and digital materials, as well as subscription databases. It also describes services such as information literacy lessons, reading programs, and resources available through the local Schools Library Service. Staff are encouraged to utilize and provide feedback on the various resources and services.
This document provides an overview of an information literacy and library orientation session. The session covers library policies, resources and databases, citation styles, and avoiding plagiarism. It emphasizes the importance of using library resources and databases for research rather than just the open internet, as library databases provide more authoritative and reliable information. Students are taught how to search the online catalog, access databases, evaluate sources, and properly cite sources using APA or MLA styles to avoid plagiarism.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on the future of libraries held at SUNY Potsdam College. The 6 panelists discussed how user behaviors and technologies are changing libraries. Users now expect instant access to information anywhere through mobile devices. Libraries are providing more digital resources and collaborative spaces while print collections decline. New models like purchase-on-demand and e-books are shaping library collections. Discovery tools aim to improve search across resources but challenges remain regarding evaluation, serendipity and supporting different user levels.
This annual report summarizes the library media center's programs and services for the 2016-2017 school year. Section 1 provides usage statistics which show high daily visitor numbers and circulation rates. It outlines the library's resources including print books, ebooks, databases, and technology. Section 2 describes efforts to integrate research skills into instruction, including creating online research units for each grade. It also details new hands-on resources and a revised library website to better support student learning.
This document discusses the development of open educational resources (OER) and open textbooks. It notes that digital content is growing exponentially and can be shared globally at low or no cost. Open textbooks offer potential savings for students, as they allow one digital copy to be used by many simultaneously. The document outlines challenges and opportunities in adopting open textbooks, including locating high-quality open resources, customizing them for courses, and disseminating them both digitally and in print.
1. T H E D O R I S & H A R R Y V I S E L I B R A R Y N E W S L E T T E R
FALL 2012 • Vol. 5, Iss. 2
iRead Program Continues
iRead book author Dante Chinni vsited in September
Now in its fifth year,
Vise Library continues its
iRead campus reading pro-
gram with the book selection
Our Patchwork Nation by Dante
Chinni and James Gimpel. The
iRead program is designed to
affirm the importance of read-
ing and to create a common
reading experience for the
Cumberland University com-
munity.We hope to encourage
interaction among students
and faculty and to promote
critical thinking by facilitating
reading and discussion of im-
portant topics. All incoming
freshmen received a free copy
of the book, which is an as-
signed text in the Foundations
of Scholarship and Learning
(FSL) course. Copies are also
available for borrowing from
theVise Library.
Our Patchwork Nation
is described as “a refreshing,
sometimes startling, look at
howAmerica’s diversities often
defy conventional wisdom.”
See iRead,Page 4.
By Library Director Eloise Hitchcock
The Vise Library is
excited to announce the new
iCoach program.This program
will expand the library liaison
program we currently have in
place to create a team of in-
formation coaches (iCoaches)
who can provide personalized
assistance to students as they
progress throughout their aca-
demic studies.
Current liaison duties
involve working primarily with
faculty in each School in pro-
viding library instruction and
collection development activi-
ties. Under the iCoach plan,
these duties would expand to
include contact with each of
the students within their re-
spective School. Each iCoach
will become a personal librar-
ian to each incoming freshman.
See iCoach,Page 4.
Library Unveils iCoach Program
Personalized assistance initiative will expand liaison program
By Reference and Instruction Librarian Amber Woodard
LibGuides Come toVise Library
New research guides make academic research easier for faculty and students
By Reference and Instruction Librarian Jenny Stout
The librarians at Vise
Library are proud to introduce
Cumberland students and fac-
ulty to a new online resource:
LibGuides. LibGuides is a
website that allows librarians
to create research guides and
share websites and informa-
tion with students, staff, and
faculty. Last summer, librar-
ians at Vise were busy creating
guides for all the major areas of
study at Cumberland, as well
as guides on citation styles,
making room reservations, and
ordering books through Inter-
library Loan.
The LibGuides are
designed to provide many
helpful links and information
See LibGuides,Page 3.
Library Hours
With some exceptions; please
see library website.
Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sunday
2 p.m.-10 p.m.
Faculty and students
can now reserve rooms via
an online form.This lets the
library streamline requests
and gather contact informa-
tion in the case of scheduling
conflicts. You will receive
a confirmation email after
making a request.
The reservation
form and a list of reservable
rooms can be found here:
Reserve
Rooms Online!
http://cumberland.libguides.
com/roomreservation
2. THE VISE CONNECTION2
Introducing Library iPads
Faculty and students can now use two iBar-based iPads
By Reference and Instruction Librarian Amber Woodard
The Vise Library now
has two iPads for use located at
the iBar. These iPads are load-
ed with apps to help with re-
search, note-taking,finding the
latest news and CU resources,
and general browsing.
These can also be used
in the event that the library
computers are full. At this
time, printing is not an avail-
able option from the iPads.The
iPads also have a survey load-
ed on them for suggestions of
apps to purchase.
There are some poli-
cies that must be followed in
order to use the Library iPads:
y y They may be used only by
current Cumberland Uni-
versity staff and students
that are in good standing
with the library (no over-
due books or fees) and who
have signed a liability agree-
ment.
y y The iPads cannot leave the
Vise Library premises.
y y The iPads are only available
for use in 2-hour intervals
each day.
y y If the iPad is damaged while
in use, the user is respon-
sible for costs.
y y No apps may be added or
deleted.
We hope that these
will be a great addition to our
library!
Reprinted from a post on
Vise Library’s blog, http://cum-
berlandlibrary.blogspot.com (June
25,2012).
News,Trivia Questions, and New Books – Oh My!
Learn about library happenings through social media
By Library Assistant Ashli Thomas
The Vise Library (bet-
ter known as Phineas Phoenix
on social networking sites)
uses social media in a number
of ways to reach out to the
Cumberland University com-
munity. Here are the ways that
Phineas helps you stay con-
nected:
yy Library news and
events —TheVise Library
will always post important
information about closings
(for holidays or weather
events), issues with online
databases, or any other im-
portant issues that need to
be addressed immediately.
yy New additions to our
collection — When new
items are added to our col-
lection, you will see a post
about it with the hashtag
#NewAtCU.
yy Links to articles, vid-
eos, etc. — The Vise Li-
brary is always looking for
links to helpful information
to pass along to students
and faculty. This informa-
tion can be anything rang-
ing from how-to videos on
citation help or digitized
editions to issues of past The
Phoenix yearbooks.
yy Community informa-
tion — Luckily there are
quite a few businesses in
town that give discounts
to CU students. Whenever
there is a special CU day
somewhere, you will know
about it!
yy Trivia and prizes —
Each month, Phineas will
ask a trivia question that
is related to the library or
books in some way. Who-
ever answers the question
correctly first wins a prize.
This has been a big hit!
yy Book reviews and more
— The Vise Library uses
a blog to give reviews of
books and apps and to give
out information that re-
quires more than 140 char-
acters!
yy Questions & comments
— If you have a question
or comment regarding one
of our posts, we will always
respond!
Phineas is always add-
ing new friends and followers.
Make sure you stay up-to-date
on important information by
following us on Twitter (@
CULibrary), Facebook (face-
book.com/CULibrary), and
our blog (http://cumberland-
library.blogspot.com).
New
Databases
Check out some of the new
databases atVise Library:
Ebrary: ProQuest’s Ebrary
Academic Complete collec-
tion features a growing E-
Book collection spanning all
academic subject areas.
Learning Express Li-
brary: A comprehensive,
interactive online learning
platform of practice tests
and tutorial series designed
to help patrons succeed on
academic or licensing tests.
Opposing Viewpoints
in Context: An engaging
online experience for those
seeking contextual informa-
tion and opinions on today’s
hottest social issues.
To access these databases,
visitVise Library’s website:
www.cumberland.edu/library
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3. Vise Library Adds RefWorks
Research suite offers citation, bibliography tools for students
By Reference and Instruction Librarian Amber Woodard
Vise Library recently
added access to the RefWorks
database. RefWorks, according
to its website,is“an entire suite
of tools and services designed
to facilitate discovery and re-
search from start to finish.”
Exactly what does
this mean? For students, this
provides a way to organize re-
search for classes and projects.
With RefWorks, students can
create a free account, then cre-
ate folders for each class, as-
signment, or even for topics
they are personally interested
in researching. They can save
citations directly from data-
bases, such as ProQuest, or
create reference listings from
items like books, websites, and
audiovisual materials.They can
also use RefWorks to create
a bibliography in APA, MLA,
or Turabian format. Faculty
members can use it for their
research projects in the same
manner, creating folders for
research and writing projects.
RefWorks is Internet-
based, so users do not have to
download any software onto
their computers to use it.
However, RefWorks
features a tool calledWrite-N-
Cite that users can download
onto their Windows or Mac
computers.Write-N-Cite runs
on Microsoft Word 2007 and
2010 for Windows and Micro-
soft 2008 and 2011 for Mac.
Write-N-Cite automatically
formats citations while users
are writing, and it also offers
footnote formatting in MLA or
Turabian style.
Another tool that Re-
fWorks offers is Ref-Grab-
It, which works with users’
browsers to capture biblio-
graphic information from web
pages. Ref-Grab-It is an online
tool that does not require a
software download.
For more information
about what RefWorks offers or
to schedule a training session,
contact Amber Woodard at
awoodard@cumberland.edu
or (615) 547-1302.
LibGuides (CON FROM PG. 1)
sources in one place.
For example, the
Nursing LibGuide provides
links and descriptions of the
nursing journal article databas-
es (such as CINAHL) at Vise.
It also provides links to other
websites and web resources for
nursing students.
The Citation LibGuide
has color-coded examples of
how to cite books, articles,
websites, and more in MLA,
APA, and Chicago style cita-
tion.
The Interlibrary Loan
LibGuide provides an online
form for requesting books
from other libraries.
We hope that our Lib-
Guides will make academic re-
search easier for students and
faculty. Students will be able
to find LibGuides that are tai-
lored to their major, as well as
the contact information for the
librarian who is the designated
liaison for that major.
If you are already fa-
miliar withVise Library’s web-
page (www.cumberland.edu/
library), you will find that
much of the information on
our website has been trans-
ferred to our LibGuides.
Librarians are contin-
ually updating and revising the
LibGuides, so if you have any
suggestions or ideas, please let
us know!
We encourage all stu-
dents, staff, and faculty to ex-
plore the LibGuides and tell us
what you think. You can start
at www.cumberland.libguides.
com!
Reference and In-
struction Librarian Jenny Stout
has since left Cumberland
University to pursue a new
position as an Undergraduate
Research Librarian at Virginia
Commonwealth University.
We wish her well in
her new position!
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Special Note
Libraries
People worldwide are embracing social media, and so are
libraries!You might be surprised by the figures.
&Social Media
Source: College and Research Libraries News 73.8 (Sept. 2012): 508.
Source:American Library Association.“The State of America’s Libraries Report 2012.”
http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/americaslibraries/soal2012/social-net-
working (retrieved November 7, 2012).
460,000
2,000,000,000+
552,000,000
Users who sign up forTwitter accounts daily
Daily active users on Facebook as of June 2012
Individual videos viewed every day onYouTube
A LOOK AT THE RAW NUMBERS
WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA ARE LIBRARIES USING?
Facebook Twitter Blogging
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YouTube Flickr Wikis
88.8%
45.8% 44.2%
38.2%
35.4%
20.1%
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4. “In a climate of culture
wars and tremendous econom-
ic uncertainty, the media have
often reduced America to a
simplistic schism between red
states and blue states.
“In response to that
oversimplification, journalist
Dante Chinni teamed up with
political geographer James
Gimpel to launch the Patch-
work Nation Project.”
The Project uses “on-
the-ground reporting and
statistical analysis to get past
generalizations and probe
American communities in
depth.”
In examining the data,
the authors “recognized that
the country breaks into twelve
distinct types of communities:
Boom Towns, Evangelical Epi-
centers, Military Bastions, Ser-
vice Worker Centers, Campus
and Careers, Immigration Na-
tion, Minority Central,Tractor
Community, Mormon Out-
posts, Emptying Nests, Indus-
trial Metropolises, and Monied
Burbs.”
Our Patchwork Nation
demonstrates “the subtle dis-
tinctions in how Americans
vote, invest, shop, and other-
wise behave.”
Vise Library spon-
sored a speaking event by
book co-author Dante Chinni
on September 28, 2012, in
the Heydel Fine Arts Center.
A book signing and break-out
session inVise Library with the
author followed the presenta-
tion.
Dante Chinni is the di-
rector of the Patchwork Nation
Project which “studies politics,
socio-economics, and culture
in a time of change.”
iCoach (CON FROM PG. 1)
Theywillmakecontactthrough
a letter at the beginning of the
term with the iCoaches’ con-
tact information. There will
also be a free
prize for those
who come for a
personal meet-
ing with their
iCoach to go
over basic re-
sources useful in their field of
study.
Throughout the year,
the iCoaches will send follow-
up emails to the students re-
minding them that they always
have an information profes-
sional who is here to help them.
iCoaches will be available both
by appointment and when
needed and will have a con-
sultation room in the Learning
C o m m o n s .
Library staff
members an-
ticipate the
start of the
program co-
inciding with
the planned opening of the CU
Learning Commons in the fall
of 2013.
For updates about the
iCoach program, be sure to
subscribe to the library’s blog
at http://cumberlandlibrary.
blogspot.com.
Dr. Russ Cheatham Donates
Music Encyclopedia
Cheatham has article in world music encyclopedia
By Library Technical Assistant Rick Brown
Cumberland Universi-
ty Professor Dr. Russ Cheath-
am donated an encyclopedia
volume to Doris & Harry Vise
Library on October 25.
In a brief ceremony
with Library Director Eloise
Hitchcock, Cheatham formally
donated the book, the eighth
volume of the Continuum En-
cyclopedia of Popular Music of the
World.
The volume focuses
on the musical genres of North
America and includes an article
on white gospel music written
by Dr. Cheatham.
The professor’s de-
tailed six-page article exam-
ines the origins, development,
and characteristics of white
gospel music from its heyday
to its decline.
‘‘
‘‘
[Students] always
have an information
professional who is
here to help them.
iRead (CON FROM PG. 1)
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