The document discusses strategies for modern academic libraries to promote student engagement. It suggests increasing interactions between librarians and students, providing services that meet student needs and preferences, and measuring user satisfaction through metrics like instruction sessions and technology usage rather than just numbers. The library should be both a learning space and place for study and reflection, and involve collaboration with faculty and innovative teaching methods.
Gillian Dawson, Information Consultant at the University of Aberdeen Library discusses the need to educate users even with the easy availability of information online.
From user education to information literacy : changing role of university lib...Tharanga Ranasinghe
A paper presented on 21st March 2008 at National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in its' annual research symposium.
Challenges at UoS - library space as learning spaces as learning styles evolvenortherncollaboration
Rachel Dolan – Campus Library Manager discusses Challenges at University of Sunderland libraries - the role of library spaces as learning styles and access to resources are evolving inc brief tour of Murray Library.
Elaine Beans presentation 'Bridging the gap between 2nd and 3rd level education' from #asl2015 'Inside out library: collaboration, inspiration, transformation' delivered February 27 2015
Gillian Dawson, Information Consultant at the University of Aberdeen Library discusses the need to educate users even with the easy availability of information online.
From user education to information literacy : changing role of university lib...Tharanga Ranasinghe
A paper presented on 21st March 2008 at National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in its' annual research symposium.
Challenges at UoS - library space as learning spaces as learning styles evolvenortherncollaboration
Rachel Dolan – Campus Library Manager discusses Challenges at University of Sunderland libraries - the role of library spaces as learning styles and access to resources are evolving inc brief tour of Murray Library.
Elaine Beans presentation 'Bridging the gap between 2nd and 3rd level education' from #asl2015 'Inside out library: collaboration, inspiration, transformation' delivered February 27 2015
Role of academic libraries in Open, Distance and e-Learning By Lwande Omondi ...unulwbpartnership
Role of academic libraries in Open, Distance and e-Learning
14TH UN/UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANS MEETING/WORKSHOP - 19TH MAY 2011 AT KCA UNIVERSITY
Lwande Omondi Charles
e-Learning, University of nairobi
As the world becomes more connected, we have greater access to information than we could have thought possible only a few years ago. This has had a tremendous impact on education, and English teaching is no exception. From greater education and training requirements to a growing emphasis on the use of technology both in and outside the classroom, how can teachers keep up with the pace of change? This talk will discuss current and future trends in teaching and give teachers ideas about how they can stay informed and professionally up-to-date in today’s fast-paced world.
What are the benefits and challenges of using Open Educational Resources (OER)? This presentation will outline five benefits and five challenges and provide a quick glimpse into the possible future of OER.
Student engagement and library use:an examination of attitudes towards use o...İlkay Holt
Cribb, Gulcin and Holt, Ilkay, "Student Engagement and Library Use: An Examination of Attitudes Towards Use of Libraries and Information amongst Undergraduate Students at a Turkish University Library" (2012).
Role of academic libraries in Open, Distance and e-Learning By Lwande Omondi ...unulwbpartnership
Role of academic libraries in Open, Distance and e-Learning
14TH UN/UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANS MEETING/WORKSHOP - 19TH MAY 2011 AT KCA UNIVERSITY
Lwande Omondi Charles
e-Learning, University of nairobi
As the world becomes more connected, we have greater access to information than we could have thought possible only a few years ago. This has had a tremendous impact on education, and English teaching is no exception. From greater education and training requirements to a growing emphasis on the use of technology both in and outside the classroom, how can teachers keep up with the pace of change? This talk will discuss current and future trends in teaching and give teachers ideas about how they can stay informed and professionally up-to-date in today’s fast-paced world.
What are the benefits and challenges of using Open Educational Resources (OER)? This presentation will outline five benefits and five challenges and provide a quick glimpse into the possible future of OER.
Student engagement and library use:an examination of attitudes towards use o...İlkay Holt
Cribb, Gulcin and Holt, Ilkay, "Student Engagement and Library Use: An Examination of Attitudes Towards Use of Libraries and Information amongst Undergraduate Students at a Turkish University Library" (2012).
You have a maker-space; so what’s next? Join Brian Pichman from the Evolve Project as he walks you through how plan, market, and organize your programming events for your MakerSpace. Brian will also share successful programming ideas learn about programming regardless of library type. Allow your public library or school library to foster innovation and offer unique opportunities to encourage more patrons to interact, grow, and learn.
The success of libraries in the future will be determined by its ability to create stories rather than provide them. One way to accomplish this is by putting technology and people together so patrons become creators in makerspaces or other learning environments. Discover great new learning technologies and techniques for patrons, and how to build your new fablab or hackerspace. Arm yourself with facts for having interactive spaces to get buy-in from everyone from staff to public to the IT teams. Lastly, we will discuss ways to continually train and engage the staff so that your environment will constantly evolve.
This presentation was provided by Joan Lippincott of The Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), during Session Eight of the NISO training series "Assessment Practices and Metrics in a 21st Century Pandemic," held on November 6, 2020.
SPARC Webcast: Libraries Leading the Way on Open Educational ResourcesNicole Allen
This webcast features three librarians who have been leading OER projects on their campuses. Each will provide an overview of the project, discuss the impact achieved for students, and provide practical tips and advice for other campuses exploring OER initiatives.
Marilyn Billings, Scholarly Communication & Special Initiatives Librarian, University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries. Marilyn coordinates the Open Education Initiative, which has saved students more than $750,000 since 2011 by working with faculty to identify low-cost and free alternatives to expensive textbooks.
Kristi Jensen, Program Development Lead, eLearning Support Initiative, University of Minnesota Libraries. The University of Minnesota has emerged as a national leader through its Open Textbook Library, which is a searchable catalog of more than 100 open textbooks. The Libraries also partnered with other entities on campus for their Digital Course Pack project, which has helped streamline the course pack process and make materials more affordable for students.
Shan Sutton, Associate University Librarian for Research and Scholarly Communication, Oregon State University Libraries. The OSU libraries are partnering with the OSU Press for a pilot program to develop open access textbooks by OSU faculty members. The program issued an RFP in the fall, and recently announced four winning proposals that will be published in 2014-2015.
Presentation for the 2010 Virtual Academic Library Environment (VALE) Annual Conference. Discusses the issues in teaching information literacy to this new generation of college students.
TLA 2016 Conference--Transform your library space from a repository of resources to a dynamic and adaptable learning space that meets the diverse needs of students.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
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.
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.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
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.
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!
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
1. Promoting Student Engagement in the Modern Library A presentation for the University of Nevada-Reno http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2011/11/16/can-the-american-library-_n_1096484.html
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20. Strategy for library work in the 21 st century Recognize that the current library technology and workflows needs to be optimized for finding, discovery, and selection of the growing set of resources. Better communication throughout organization New models for public access Creating innovative methods of work culture that leverage our strengths and values as librarians – teleconferencing, flextime, etc. etc
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Editor's Notes
Despite changes facing libraries Our fundamental social contract of outreach – being the people’s university doesn’t change. Our challenge is to meet our stated strategic goals. We have a commitment to train students to become lifelong learners and users of information.
Cost containment, productivity, accountability – all driven by an environment which will probably have both reduced resources and increased demand – overall issue for universities, but something to keep in mind as we drill down to looking at the issues of libraries. Focusing on enrollment objectives Focusing on enrollment objectives reexamination ofd mission and business model to adopt to dramatic change Three points on which the success of the library endeavor depends. Lets discuss in more detail. \\ –program excellence combined with a great student experience that advances innovation for the entirety of life in Orgeon The quality of teaching, learning, research, and scholarship. * The increasing need for life-long learning. * The internationalization of education and commerce. * The responsiveness of our public service outreach to societal issues. * The rates of change of technological advances and knowledge creation.
Human scale learning environments. Make the student feel important. Being involved with students. Technology enhances this ability not replacing it.
Which we can find out from surveys, focus groups, and observation – students aren’t shy about telling you what does and doesn’t work for them. A continual process not simply doing a single survey and we’re finished. Continual 360 degree review
Web 2.0/new technologies that puts user center in the creation and display of content. Role of the librarians stays important as a mediator
Web 2.0 -- a brief diagram. Going the idea of simply providing services to an interactive developing environment. Like it or not this is who they measure us against
People will still use the library. Not going to eliminate the reference desk, but it needs to be formatted and staffed in different ways. Students have what I call a “comfort culture” – food, pillows, ipods – it doesn’t, perhaps, look scholarly but it works for them Create and maintain a pleasant environment. Don’t sweat the little stuff. The physical space is well-maintained for the safety and security of the Campus Library's resources, patrons and staff. Provide ample Library space to support the mission of the Campus Library. Provide an information commons environment for students with access to multi-media, scanners and sound equipment & software. Provide substantial numbers of workstations to serve the needs of all patrons. Provide laptops for both in-house and off-campus circulation. Furnishings & Decorating small area furnishings comfortable space and furniture well-organized space Continue friendly refreshment environment. The Campus Library will create a ‘cozy' reading area in the stacks and in other places as appropriate.
Develop flexible programs that meet student needs at their point of need in a way that is relevant to them. Have coherent and consistent plan of assessment designed to constructively improve instruction Engage ourselves with active learning and community outreach Encourage an environment of collaboration and experimentation
Need to have a variety of ongoing engagements with students from the first day of classes so they are aware of the library. Whimsy, humour, used appropriately is fine. Recognize that students come in with preconceptions of libraries, perhaps bad library experiences, we need to reprogram Establish a place where students come for scholarly and social reasons. Develop and maintain an atmosphere of supportive research. Maintain an inviting physical environment. Be aware of changing needs of students and advocate for change as needed. Develop and use several methods of communicating with students:wikis, blogs, ect. The Campus Library will have competent reference assistance available to students – through reference desk or other means
Assessment is NOT negative. Assessment is diagnostic to tell us where we are doing well and where we’re not. It is not punitive. It’s a resource allocation tool. Focus on quality NOT on numbers.
Doing research is local with a statewide, national, and international impact. Students are engaged in ACTIVE scholarship. New paradigms of how students learn – how and when.
Faculty use libraries differently – may be doing research at other libraries. Many see importance of library more for their students than for themselves, see themselves in a time crunch Offer timely and informed one-to-one reference interviews. The department will improve turnaround time of faculty research requests The department will follow up with requests The department will ensure trained personnel are always available, and improve part-time employees' comfort with handling basic reference transactions Assist with library instruction and developing teaching materials. The reference manager will develop pathfinders for unsupported departments, and update and refine existing ones The department will be available to offer in-class instruction at faculty request
The Liaison team will meet with academic departments each semester to maintain organizational relationships. The Liaison team will develop and maintain active relationships with individual faculty. Scholarly work: assist with research as requested Service work The reference manager will take on the role of liaison for any department not currently served by the librarians, and meet with relevant faculty increase the visibility of the Campus Library in everyday campus proceedings. The Librarians will have 100% participation in major campus functions including Honor's Day and Graduation The Campus Library will host at least one community event during the school year. The Campus Library will host monthly programs of interest to students and community (Brown Bag Luncheons) during the school year. The Campus Library staff will encourage faculty and students to use the Campus Library as a meeting place and forum for presentations. This could include, but is not limited to, gallery space for art students, student presentations of personal research, ‘sample' lectures by faculty to stir up interest in forthcoming classes, etc.
No mixed up signs. Focus is on educating students in an active environment – whether that’s online courses or tutorials or simple person to person interaction. We’re going to be working in a mixed environment for the forseeable future.
Grounded, clearly structured, seamless partnership with campus faculty & administration Open lines of communication between campus administration and Campus Library staff. This cooperation will bring about a renewed commitment to supporting the Campus Library. The Campus Library will attempt to develop and maintain membership or representation in major campus decision making bodies, both for faculty and administration. Campus Library Liaison program development and implementation. Attend regular division meetings and communicate with division about new programs and ordering policies. Department Liaison provides interaction with academic departments. Campus Library Team supports department liaisons. The collection is reviewed systematically to assure coverage, currency and relevance.
Campus Library staff members exhibit and exemplify positive customer service behaviors by being: Accessible to patrons Prompt in responding to needs of customers Friendly and outgoing Able to provide accurate information Effective in our method and timeliness of response to patron needs Willing to communicate at the appropriate level for patron's knowledge level Able to work with partners in assisting patrons Willing and able to provide equitable service to all patrons Positive interpersonal skills with co-workers are integral to best serving our customer's needs. Library hours of operation are appropriate for student needs. Develop better ways to provide customer service to students, staff & faculty.
Students get their information from a variety of sources. Our job isn’t so much to compete with Google as it is to teach the idea of discernment – evaluation of what’s good and what’s not. “Today, a large and growing number of students and scholars routinely bypass library catalogs in favor of other discovery tools, and the catalog represents a shrinking proportion of the universe of scholarly information. The catalog is in decline, its processes and structures are unsustainable, and change needs to be swift.” - Karen Calhoun, “The Changing Nature of the Catalog and its Integration with Other Discovery Tools,” Prepared for the Library of Congress, February 2006.