The Mary B. Blount Library at Averett University provides resources and services to students, faculty and staff. It has over 100,000 print books and ebooks, as well as research databases and special collections. Library hours vary by day of the week, and online access to digital resources is available 24/7. Students can borrow materials for a few weeks, while faculty can borrow for months. Interlibrary loan is available if an item is not in the library's collection. The library offers orientations, reference help and Coffee Talk presentations on various topics. Improvements for the upcoming year include assessing databases and planning for a new discovery system.
This Library Orientation through power point presentation is about the kind of services, resources available in the Christ College Library, for new batch students.
Overview of library resources available for undergraduate and graduate students at CSULB University Library. This PPT was adapted from the original created by Tiffiini Travis.
From Design to Redesign: A Case Study of UTS LibraryEdward Luca
This lecture details a number of initiatives undertaken at UTS Library to enhance the experience of both physical and digital environments. It focuses on the development of a consistent brand identity, website, library signage and social media.
Delivered to User Experience Design (Autumn 2015) students.
Doing research on the web can be frustrating and even scary for small kids. How do you find sites that are safe, reliable and age appropriate? Look no further than your local public library, which provides free online reference books, language learning services, science and news sources. This presentation given at the 2011 In-Home conference, for Illinois home school parents, shows you how to find and use them
Presentation given at the InHome Homeschool Conference, March 19 2010 St Charles IL
Why trust the free Web for your child's learning projects? Your local public library provides free home access to high quality online science, history and arts encyclopedias, bilingual ebooks, historical newspapers and more!
ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - Jane Viner - Teacher librarians can connect school communities. People of influence – the Principal, Vice Principal, Heads of School, Curriculum leaders and teachers are essential partners in the journey of connection and integration of curriculum change. This session will explore how MLC Libraries teacher librarians are using their MLC Digital Library to connect, integrate and lead.
This Library Orientation through power point presentation is about the kind of services, resources available in the Christ College Library, for new batch students.
Overview of library resources available for undergraduate and graduate students at CSULB University Library. This PPT was adapted from the original created by Tiffiini Travis.
From Design to Redesign: A Case Study of UTS LibraryEdward Luca
This lecture details a number of initiatives undertaken at UTS Library to enhance the experience of both physical and digital environments. It focuses on the development of a consistent brand identity, website, library signage and social media.
Delivered to User Experience Design (Autumn 2015) students.
Doing research on the web can be frustrating and even scary for small kids. How do you find sites that are safe, reliable and age appropriate? Look no further than your local public library, which provides free online reference books, language learning services, science and news sources. This presentation given at the 2011 In-Home conference, for Illinois home school parents, shows you how to find and use them
Presentation given at the InHome Homeschool Conference, March 19 2010 St Charles IL
Why trust the free Web for your child's learning projects? Your local public library provides free home access to high quality online science, history and arts encyclopedias, bilingual ebooks, historical newspapers and more!
ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - Jane Viner - Teacher librarians can connect school communities. People of influence – the Principal, Vice Principal, Heads of School, Curriculum leaders and teachers are essential partners in the journey of connection and integration of curriculum change. This session will explore how MLC Libraries teacher librarians are using their MLC Digital Library to connect, integrate and lead.
This is the PowerPoint Presentation of my Media Handbook for the Perth Amboy Public School System. This Handbook highlights the Philosophy, Procedures, Policies, etc. that are taken to ensure that the media center is maintained and available to all patrons. After consulting my mentor and other media specialists in the district, this handbook can be used effectively and can assist new media specialists in the district when it comes to setting up their media center for the first time.
Ithaka S+R | Jisc | RLUK UK Survey of Academics 2012Jisc
The UK Survey of Academics 2012, conducted by Ithaka S+R, Jisc, and Research Libraries UK (RLUK), examines the attitudes and behaviours of academics at higher education institutions across the United Kingdom.
Coffee Talk presented by Dr. Patrick Wasley, 11/27/12. Overview of Averett University Library database, Literature Online (Chadwyck-Healey / Proquest).
Coffee Talk presented by Dr. Patrick Wasley, 11/27/12. Overview of Averett University Library database, Literature Online (Chadwyck-Healey / Proquest).
Coffee Talk presented by Dr. Patrick Wasley, 11/27/12. Overview of Averett University Library database, Literature Online (Chadwyck-Healey / Proquest).
Coffee Talk by Patrick Wasley, November 27, 2012. Overview of primary and secondary sources available to Averett scholars from Chadwyck-Healy literature database.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
3. Online Access
• With your AU web services account (Moodle
login) view digital resources from any internet
location, starting at:
• http://discover.averett.edu/library (or “Blount
Library” from the AU homepage).
• Note: Research Guides, “Learn” tab, “New
Sources,”“The Chronicle,”“Faculty” guide.
4. Library Accounts
• We transfer student and faculty accounts
periodically from the Registrar’s
database.
• We make a special effort to create new
accounts before students and employees
arrive. We can also do so “on the fly” with
a swipe of your AU employee ID card.
5. Collections
• Over 100,000 print book titles; 100,000 e-books;
media and streaming video
• 126 research databases with 40,000 academic
journals, most licensed by VIVA
• 35 research guides and tutorials
• Special Collections and Archives of Averett
• The Carrington Autism Resource Center
6. Borrowing AU Items
• Undergraduates borrow books for 3 weeks,
graduate students and staff for 8 weeks, faculty
for 4 months.
• DVD’s and media loans are generally 3 days.
• We ship Blount Library books to GPS regions.
• To renew items, call 791-5690 (800-543-9440),
or email circdesk@averett.edu.
7. Interlibrary Borrowing
• When a book is not in the library catalog, you
can request it via interlibrary loan (ILL).
• For articles cited in library databases with no
link to full text, select the Article Linker / “check
for full text” interlibrary loan form.
• The form will be populated with your citation.
Fill in your contact information and submit.
8. ILL Books and Media
• ILL books usually arrive at Blount Library within
4 days, articles to your desktop within 48 hours.
• We ship Averett and ILL books to home and
office addresses of GPS students and faculty.
• Interlibrary Loan book/media due dates are set
by the lending library and may not be
renewable.
9. Resource Use, 2011-12
• Averett readers downloaded over 85,000 full-
text articles and numerical reports from
licensed databases.
• They borrowed 4,400 print books and media,
and viewed 12,212 e-book segments.
• The library filled 646 interlibrary loan article and
book requests for Averett readers, and loaned
640 items to other libraries.
10. Library Visits
• In 2011-12, the Mary B. Blount Library
at 344 Main Street, Danville, had over
27,000 visits.
• Averett Library Research Guides had
nearly 114,000 visits.
11. Teaching & Learning
• 698 Averett students participated in 55 library
orientation sessions from July 2011 through June
2012.
• Library faculty answered 7,536 reference questions,
4,411 of which were consultations lasting 20 minutes
or more.
• Librarians measured students’ ability to seek and
evaluate research sources, then adjusted instruction
to improve learning outcomes.
12. Collection Development
• Averett faculty send book orders to liaison
librarians via Choice Reviews Online, by email,
web form or campus mail.
• To recommend a new database or journal
subscription, contact your liaison librarian.
• When possible, please include an ISBN or ISSN
in library acquisition requests.
13. Improvements 2012-2013
• Resources: Librarians are reassessing database
selections in consultation with instructional faculty.
• Access: The library has initiated planning for a cloud
based library system and discovery service to
integrate print and electronic access in a single
search.
• Learning: Students and faculty will add Coffee Talks
to their library orientation menu.
14. Coffee Talks
• Librarians and other presenters offer weekly
Coffee Talks - 20 minute presentations followed
by questions and discussion.
• Coffee Talks are open to students, faculty, staff
and library friends, and remotely via Adobe
Connect.
• Topics include information research sources and
academic projects.
15. Coffee Talk Schedule
• First Thursday, 11:15 A.M.
• Second Monday, 2:00 P.M.
• Third Wednesday, 3:00 P.M.
• Last Tuesday, 11:15 A.M.
(Times may vary. See Coffee Talk
guide for specific times and topics.)
16. Coffee Talks, Fall 2012
• Sept. 25, 11:15: Children's and Young Adult Literature
(J. Robinson)
• Oct. 4, 11:30: Sports Writing (Toby Smith)
• October 8, 2:00 P.M. Library Orientation for Everyone!
(Elaine Day)
• October 18, 6:00 P.M. Breaking into to acting
profession! (Antoinette Gazda)
17. Library Faculty
• Elaine Day, Director, Science Liaison; eday@averett.edu
• Kevin Harden, Business, Education,Social Sciences Liaison;
kharden@averett.edu
• Jennifer Robinson, Communication Studies/Journalism,
Children’s Literature Liaison; jrobinson@averett.edu
• Jim Verdini, Humanities, Performing Arts Liaison;
jverdini@averett.edu
• Dr. Patrick Wasley, Archivist, English Literature Literature;
pwasley@averett.edu
