The article discusses the challenges libraries face in meeting the requirements for reaccreditation. It focuses on three key areas assessed by accrediting bodies: adequate library services, access, and adequate collections. For each area, the article provides examples of documentation and policies libraries need to implement to demonstrate they are providing sufficient resources to support educational programs. This includes policies on borrowing, instruction, assistance, facility information, hours, computers, collection development, physical and electronic materials, and consortia agreements. The article stresses the importance of ongoing assessment to ensure continuous improvement.
Practitioners Perspective: The Library's Reaccreditation Dilemma by David RankinWilliam Kritsonis
The article discusses the challenges libraries face in meeting regional accreditation requirements. It focuses on three key areas: adequate library services, access, and collections. For services, it discusses policies around borrowing, instruction, and user assistance. For access, it covers facilities, hours, and computers. For collections, it examines development policies, physical and electronic resources, and consortia agreements. The article provides guidance on documenting policies and statistics in these areas to demonstrate compliance for reaccreditation.
Circulation activities in tertiary institutions in nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document discusses circulation activities at the Yaba College of Technology Library in Nigeria. It describes the processes for registering different types of library users including students, staff, and external researchers. It also outlines the procedures for charging, renewing, and discharging library materials. Key aspects of the circulation desk services are maintaining user records and statistical data on items borrowed and returned. The efficient management of circulation activities is important for promoting library services and resources.
User’s attitude to imposition of overdue fines by the library of catholic uni...Alexander Decker
The document summarizes a study that investigated users' attitudes toward overdue fines at the Catholic University College library in Ghana. Some key findings:
- 59% of respondents had paid overdue fines before, with males making up the majority. Forgetting to return items by the due date was cited as the main reason for overdue fines.
- The library charges 50 Ghana pesewas per day for overdue items, doubling to 1 Ghana cedi per day after 7 days. Some users owing large fine amounts have had their borrowing rights withdrawn.
- Recommendations included establishing a grace period for defaulters, reminder messages to borrowers, and setting a ceiling for maximum overdue fine amounts.
This document proposes a conceptual framework for applying customer relationship management (CRM) perspectives to library reader services. It begins by defining readers/customers and discussing how their needs and expectations have changed with new technologies. It then reviews literature on gaps between library services and customer expectations. The framework adapts a marketing model (4S: scope, site, synergy, system) to establish strategic goals, improve the library website interface, gain customer loyalty through relationships, and ensure technological support for services. The goal is to apply business concepts to enhance reader-centered services and better meet evolving customer needs.
This document provides information about open access resources available through the Delhi University Library System (DULS) in India. It discusses the various types of open access resources DULS provides, including subject gateways, e-journals, and e-books freely available on their website. The document also provides details on DULS' print collections and subscribed electronic resources, highlighting their role in supporting the teaching, learning, and research needs of Delhi University.
The document summarizes a report on librarian involvement in eLearning at Canadian universities. It finds that while libraries provide core resources and instruction, librarian engagement in course management systems has been slow. It outlines best practices for library integration in areas like embedding resources and services directly in courses. The report recommends librarians advocate for and educate faculty and administrators on how to better integrate libraries to support eLearning.
Practitioners Perspective: The Library's Reaccreditation Dilemma by David RankinWilliam Kritsonis
The article discusses the challenges libraries face in meeting regional accreditation requirements. It focuses on three key areas: adequate library services, access, and collections. For services, it discusses policies around borrowing, instruction, and user assistance. For access, it covers facilities, hours, and computers. For collections, it examines development policies, physical and electronic resources, and consortia agreements. The article provides guidance on documenting policies and statistics in these areas to demonstrate compliance for reaccreditation.
Circulation activities in tertiary institutions in nigeriaAlexander Decker
This document discusses circulation activities at the Yaba College of Technology Library in Nigeria. It describes the processes for registering different types of library users including students, staff, and external researchers. It also outlines the procedures for charging, renewing, and discharging library materials. Key aspects of the circulation desk services are maintaining user records and statistical data on items borrowed and returned. The efficient management of circulation activities is important for promoting library services and resources.
User’s attitude to imposition of overdue fines by the library of catholic uni...Alexander Decker
The document summarizes a study that investigated users' attitudes toward overdue fines at the Catholic University College library in Ghana. Some key findings:
- 59% of respondents had paid overdue fines before, with males making up the majority. Forgetting to return items by the due date was cited as the main reason for overdue fines.
- The library charges 50 Ghana pesewas per day for overdue items, doubling to 1 Ghana cedi per day after 7 days. Some users owing large fine amounts have had their borrowing rights withdrawn.
- Recommendations included establishing a grace period for defaulters, reminder messages to borrowers, and setting a ceiling for maximum overdue fine amounts.
This document proposes a conceptual framework for applying customer relationship management (CRM) perspectives to library reader services. It begins by defining readers/customers and discussing how their needs and expectations have changed with new technologies. It then reviews literature on gaps between library services and customer expectations. The framework adapts a marketing model (4S: scope, site, synergy, system) to establish strategic goals, improve the library website interface, gain customer loyalty through relationships, and ensure technological support for services. The goal is to apply business concepts to enhance reader-centered services and better meet evolving customer needs.
This document provides information about open access resources available through the Delhi University Library System (DULS) in India. It discusses the various types of open access resources DULS provides, including subject gateways, e-journals, and e-books freely available on their website. The document also provides details on DULS' print collections and subscribed electronic resources, highlighting their role in supporting the teaching, learning, and research needs of Delhi University.
The document summarizes a report on librarian involvement in eLearning at Canadian universities. It finds that while libraries provide core resources and instruction, librarian engagement in course management systems has been slow. It outlines best practices for library integration in areas like embedding resources and services directly in courses. The report recommends librarians advocate for and educate faculty and administrators on how to better integrate libraries to support eLearning.
E-LEARN: The Evans Library Website OverviewRose Petralia
The Evans Library website provides access to library resources and services for students, faculty, and staff. Key services include searching the library catalog, accessing databases and reference materials, using interlibrary loans, getting research assistance from librarians, reserving rooms or materials, and accessing off-campus resources through a TRACKS account. The website is organized into sections covering accounts, instruction, resources, services, and wireless connectivity to help users efficiently find materials and assistance.
This document discusses learning management systems (LMS) and how they can be used in education. An LMS is a software application that can be used to create and deliver course content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance. It allows instructors to manage training programs remotely and provides interactive features for students. Common components of an LMS include tools for class registration, content uploading and management, remote course delivery, calendars, student interaction, assessments, and reporting. LMS provides benefits like efficient content reuse, customizable delivery options, and lower costs through economies of scale. The document also examines how electronic resources influence classrooms and the types of online and offline resources available to teachers through library access.
Technology is having a major impact on libraries that must learn how to leverage the right technologies to stay in-step with the demands of students, faculty and patrons. Research documents that browser tools are a popular method for increasing use of self-service library tools, lessening the demands on library staff, and extending the reach of the library outside the building. Hundreds of academic and public libraries have adopted the Conduit solution to improve the overall library experience despite tighter budgets.
Transformation of library and information science: Resources, services and pr...Nabi Hasan
Transformation of Libraries
Role of Librarian: Traditional Vs in eEnvironment
Emerging and Innovative Library Resources, Services and Products
Upgrading Professional competencies
Importance of Five Laws in eReading environment
Is there a need of Libraries and Librarians in the current digital era?
How to be a Smart Librarian by Smart Involvements
Summing up
The document discusses essential library services for distance learners. It outlines services such as developing accessible websites, providing reference and consulting support, offering document delivery and electronic content access, and integrating information literacy instruction. Effective services require administrative support, technical infrastructure, staff training, and collaboration between libraries and academic departments.
The Use and Impact of Library E-resources at Al Akhawayn University in MoroccoAziz EL Hassani
This presentation provides an overview of electronic resources made available through Mohammed VI Library at Al Akhawayn University. It also discusses the use and the impact of Library E-resources on the academic performance of library users. Finally, it briefly describes Mohammed VI Library’s Information Literacy initiative which has become a valued and respected support service at Al Akhawayn University.
"Apples and Oranges: A Comparison of Proprietary Chat Reference Versus Free I...kslovesbooks
I presented this at Reference Renaissance 2008 with colleagues Lorrie Evans and Nina McHale. Wanna know the verdict? Watch the presentation. :) And feel free to contact me with questions.
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.
Faculty-Librarian Partnership: A Collaborative Initiative at Al Akhawayn Univ...Aziz EL Hassani
Over the past years, a team of librarians and Center for Academic Development (CAD) faculty members have been involved in a collaborative project aiming at enhancing the CAD students’ information literacy skills. This collaboration has been considered as a strategic priority for the library to promote not only its role as a learning center, but also to forge an effective library and CAD partnership. The following presentation will address the needs of this collaborative partnership and how it contributes to the development of AUI students’ learning achievement. It will highlight challenges surrounding the process of implementation of this project and propose potential strategies for expansion on a campus wide scale.
Keywords: library, literacy information, library faculty collaboration, library instruction, learning, cooperation, workplace information literacy, interdisciplinary
A chapter on using the College Library from the textbook, Communication Skills, developed by the Language Communication for Development Department at the Bunda College of Agriculture, University of Malawi.
Leading the library of the future: w(h)ither technical services?Keith Webster
The document discusses the changing role of technical services in libraries. It notes that technical services used to consume a large portion of library resources to acquire, catalog, and process physical materials, but that role is now obsolete with digital formats and universal access. The advent of electronic publishing and new discovery tools have made the traditional organizational structure focused on technical services unnecessary. This change has led to a dramatic improvement in library services over the past decade as libraries shift resources from technical processing to more direct user services.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Religious Freedom & Establishment Clause, PPT.William Kritsonis
The document discusses key Supreme Court cases related to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. It summarizes the 1947 Everson v. Board of Education case, which established the "wall of separation" concept but ruled that a school transportation reimbursement program did not violate it. It then summarizes the 1971 Lemon v. Kurtzman case, which established the three-pronged "Lemon test" for determining if a law respects the Establishment Clause by having a secular purpose and effect and avoiding excessive government entanglement with religion. The Lemon test was used to strike down laws in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island that reimbursed religious schools for teaching secular subjects.
Dr. Glenn proposes a five-tier Holistic Thinking Pyramid as a process to integrate abstract and concrete thinking. The pyramid includes five levels - basic thinking, critical thinking, reflective thinking, creative thinking, and interpretive thinking. The highest level, interpretive thinking, integrates past, present and future thinking. The purpose is to explore why there are achievers and non-achievers by considering factors like events, attitudes, practices, outcomes across different time periods. Educational practitioners should embrace this expanded thinking model to help solve social problems in a way that thinks outside the box.
This document provides information for a course titled "Special Topics in EDADMN". The course will be taught by Dr. William Allan Kritsonis on Thursdays from 5:30-8:20 PM at the NW Houston Center. The course aims to prepare students to pass the state exam for administrator certification by examining the exam domains and competencies. Students will study exam preparation techniques and take practice tests covering each domain. The course objectives are aligned with NCATE and TExES standards.
This document provides a course syllabus for CNSL 5143 Human Growth and Development at Prairie View A&M University. The syllabus outlines key course details including the instructor's contact information, course goals and objectives, required materials, assignments, and schedule. The course examines human development across the lifespan through a psychological, sociological, and physiological lens. Students will analyze major theories of development and learn about developmental tasks and changes at each life stage. The syllabus aligns course outcomes with CACREP and TExES standards to assess understanding of human development concepts.
This document analyzes zero-tolerance policies in schools and their impact on youth. It discusses how zero-tolerance originated as a law enforcement measure to crack down on drugs and minor crimes. It was later adopted by schools to promote safety but has led to unreasonable punishments for minor infractions. Studies show these policies disproportionately impact minority students and have increased arrests of female students. While some support the policies for preventing violence, others see a need for reform given the detrimental effects.
This document summarizes an academic paper presented at an international conference on language teaching. The paper discusses an approach to ESL/EFL instruction that integrates an understanding of how language varies across communication contexts, uses corpus-based descriptive grammar, and incorporates scaffolded language learning activities based on sociocultural theory. It argues this approach can help bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and classroom application for teachers by providing specific models of language use.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Curriculum Instruction PPT.William Kritsonis
The document discusses the history of curriculum development in Texas. It notes that since the 1980s, Texas has focused on strengthening the curriculum, measuring student achievement, and holding schools accountable. As a result, more students are passing and graduating on time. The curriculum includes core subjects as well as enrichment subjects. While the curriculum aims to hold all students accountable, it must also accommodate students with language barriers or special needs through alternate assessments. The document also discusses a lawsuit regarding disparate pass rates among ethnic groups and a case study on integrating activities into the curriculum.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Religion in the Schools PPT.William Kritsonis
This document discusses religion in public schools and the legal framework surrounding issues of establishment of religion and free exercise of religion. It covers US Supreme Court rulings establishing guidelines like the Lemon Test to determine if laws violate the separation of church and state. Contemporary issues covered include requirements to say the Pledge of Allegiance, limits on school prayer, exemptions for religious reasons, wearing religious symbols, and rights of student religious groups. The document aims to outline the complex legal issues around religion in schools.
The document provides a summary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as they relate to students with disabilities. It discusses that Section 504 focuses on non-discrimination and ensuring access to education. IDEA provides funding for students with more severe disabilities. ADA built upon Section 504 and applied its standards to private businesses. Section 504 remains important for students who are disabled but may not qualify for IDEA. It requires schools to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to these "Section 504 only" students to ensure their educational needs are met without discrimination.
E-LEARN: The Evans Library Website OverviewRose Petralia
The Evans Library website provides access to library resources and services for students, faculty, and staff. Key services include searching the library catalog, accessing databases and reference materials, using interlibrary loans, getting research assistance from librarians, reserving rooms or materials, and accessing off-campus resources through a TRACKS account. The website is organized into sections covering accounts, instruction, resources, services, and wireless connectivity to help users efficiently find materials and assistance.
This document discusses learning management systems (LMS) and how they can be used in education. An LMS is a software application that can be used to create and deliver course content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance. It allows instructors to manage training programs remotely and provides interactive features for students. Common components of an LMS include tools for class registration, content uploading and management, remote course delivery, calendars, student interaction, assessments, and reporting. LMS provides benefits like efficient content reuse, customizable delivery options, and lower costs through economies of scale. The document also examines how electronic resources influence classrooms and the types of online and offline resources available to teachers through library access.
Technology is having a major impact on libraries that must learn how to leverage the right technologies to stay in-step with the demands of students, faculty and patrons. Research documents that browser tools are a popular method for increasing use of self-service library tools, lessening the demands on library staff, and extending the reach of the library outside the building. Hundreds of academic and public libraries have adopted the Conduit solution to improve the overall library experience despite tighter budgets.
Transformation of library and information science: Resources, services and pr...Nabi Hasan
Transformation of Libraries
Role of Librarian: Traditional Vs in eEnvironment
Emerging and Innovative Library Resources, Services and Products
Upgrading Professional competencies
Importance of Five Laws in eReading environment
Is there a need of Libraries and Librarians in the current digital era?
How to be a Smart Librarian by Smart Involvements
Summing up
The document discusses essential library services for distance learners. It outlines services such as developing accessible websites, providing reference and consulting support, offering document delivery and electronic content access, and integrating information literacy instruction. Effective services require administrative support, technical infrastructure, staff training, and collaboration between libraries and academic departments.
The Use and Impact of Library E-resources at Al Akhawayn University in MoroccoAziz EL Hassani
This presentation provides an overview of electronic resources made available through Mohammed VI Library at Al Akhawayn University. It also discusses the use and the impact of Library E-resources on the academic performance of library users. Finally, it briefly describes Mohammed VI Library’s Information Literacy initiative which has become a valued and respected support service at Al Akhawayn University.
"Apples and Oranges: A Comparison of Proprietary Chat Reference Versus Free I...kslovesbooks
I presented this at Reference Renaissance 2008 with colleagues Lorrie Evans and Nina McHale. Wanna know the verdict? Watch the presentation. :) And feel free to contact me with questions.
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.
Faculty-Librarian Partnership: A Collaborative Initiative at Al Akhawayn Univ...Aziz EL Hassani
Over the past years, a team of librarians and Center for Academic Development (CAD) faculty members have been involved in a collaborative project aiming at enhancing the CAD students’ information literacy skills. This collaboration has been considered as a strategic priority for the library to promote not only its role as a learning center, but also to forge an effective library and CAD partnership. The following presentation will address the needs of this collaborative partnership and how it contributes to the development of AUI students’ learning achievement. It will highlight challenges surrounding the process of implementation of this project and propose potential strategies for expansion on a campus wide scale.
Keywords: library, literacy information, library faculty collaboration, library instruction, learning, cooperation, workplace information literacy, interdisciplinary
A chapter on using the College Library from the textbook, Communication Skills, developed by the Language Communication for Development Department at the Bunda College of Agriculture, University of Malawi.
Leading the library of the future: w(h)ither technical services?Keith Webster
The document discusses the changing role of technical services in libraries. It notes that technical services used to consume a large portion of library resources to acquire, catalog, and process physical materials, but that role is now obsolete with digital formats and universal access. The advent of electronic publishing and new discovery tools have made the traditional organizational structure focused on technical services unnecessary. This change has led to a dramatic improvement in library services over the past decade as libraries shift resources from technical processing to more direct user services.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Religious Freedom & Establishment Clause, PPT.William Kritsonis
The document discusses key Supreme Court cases related to the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. It summarizes the 1947 Everson v. Board of Education case, which established the "wall of separation" concept but ruled that a school transportation reimbursement program did not violate it. It then summarizes the 1971 Lemon v. Kurtzman case, which established the three-pronged "Lemon test" for determining if a law respects the Establishment Clause by having a secular purpose and effect and avoiding excessive government entanglement with religion. The Lemon test was used to strike down laws in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island that reimbursed religious schools for teaching secular subjects.
Dr. Glenn proposes a five-tier Holistic Thinking Pyramid as a process to integrate abstract and concrete thinking. The pyramid includes five levels - basic thinking, critical thinking, reflective thinking, creative thinking, and interpretive thinking. The highest level, interpretive thinking, integrates past, present and future thinking. The purpose is to explore why there are achievers and non-achievers by considering factors like events, attitudes, practices, outcomes across different time periods. Educational practitioners should embrace this expanded thinking model to help solve social problems in a way that thinks outside the box.
This document provides information for a course titled "Special Topics in EDADMN". The course will be taught by Dr. William Allan Kritsonis on Thursdays from 5:30-8:20 PM at the NW Houston Center. The course aims to prepare students to pass the state exam for administrator certification by examining the exam domains and competencies. Students will study exam preparation techniques and take practice tests covering each domain. The course objectives are aligned with NCATE and TExES standards.
This document provides a course syllabus for CNSL 5143 Human Growth and Development at Prairie View A&M University. The syllabus outlines key course details including the instructor's contact information, course goals and objectives, required materials, assignments, and schedule. The course examines human development across the lifespan through a psychological, sociological, and physiological lens. Students will analyze major theories of development and learn about developmental tasks and changes at each life stage. The syllabus aligns course outcomes with CACREP and TExES standards to assess understanding of human development concepts.
This document analyzes zero-tolerance policies in schools and their impact on youth. It discusses how zero-tolerance originated as a law enforcement measure to crack down on drugs and minor crimes. It was later adopted by schools to promote safety but has led to unreasonable punishments for minor infractions. Studies show these policies disproportionately impact minority students and have increased arrests of female students. While some support the policies for preventing violence, others see a need for reform given the detrimental effects.
This document summarizes an academic paper presented at an international conference on language teaching. The paper discusses an approach to ESL/EFL instruction that integrates an understanding of how language varies across communication contexts, uses corpus-based descriptive grammar, and incorporates scaffolded language learning activities based on sociocultural theory. It argues this approach can help bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and classroom application for teachers by providing specific models of language use.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Curriculum Instruction PPT.William Kritsonis
The document discusses the history of curriculum development in Texas. It notes that since the 1980s, Texas has focused on strengthening the curriculum, measuring student achievement, and holding schools accountable. As a result, more students are passing and graduating on time. The curriculum includes core subjects as well as enrichment subjects. While the curriculum aims to hold all students accountable, it must also accommodate students with language barriers or special needs through alternate assessments. The document also discusses a lawsuit regarding disparate pass rates among ethnic groups and a case study on integrating activities into the curriculum.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Religion in the Schools PPT.William Kritsonis
This document discusses religion in public schools and the legal framework surrounding issues of establishment of religion and free exercise of religion. It covers US Supreme Court rulings establishing guidelines like the Lemon Test to determine if laws violate the separation of church and state. Contemporary issues covered include requirements to say the Pledge of Allegiance, limits on school prayer, exemptions for religious reasons, wearing religious symbols, and rights of student religious groups. The document aims to outline the complex legal issues around religion in schools.
The document provides a summary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as they relate to students with disabilities. It discusses that Section 504 focuses on non-discrimination and ensuring access to education. IDEA provides funding for students with more severe disabilities. ADA built upon Section 504 and applied its standards to private businesses. Section 504 remains important for students who are disabled but may not qualify for IDEA. It requires schools to provide a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to these "Section 504 only" students to ensure their educational needs are met without discrimination.
Lavada M. Walden & William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Article: The Impact of the ...William Kritsonis
Lavada M. Walden & William Allan Kritsonis, PhD - Article: The Impact of the Correlation Between The No Child Left Behind Act's High Stakes Testing and the High Drop-out Rates of Minority Students - Published in the DOCTORAL FORUM: NATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PUBLISHING AND MENTORING DOCTORAL STUDENT RESEARCH, 5(1) 2008.
Currently, Dr. Kritsonis is Professor of Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University – Member of the Texas A&M University System. He teaches in the PhD Program in Educational Leadership. Dr. Kritsonis taught the Inaugural class session in the doctoral program at the start of the fall 2004 academic year. In October 2006, Dr. Kritsonis chaired the first doctoral student to earn a PhD in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University. He has chaired over 21 doctoral dissertations. He lives in Houston, Texas.
Herrington, david national recommendations for deconstructing educational lea...William Kritsonis
This article proposes restructuring educational leadership courses to better address the needs of students. It suggests introducing a postmodern perspective that focuses on context and connectedness. It examines key course areas like instructional leadership, human resources, school law and finance, and recommends emphasizing skills like facilitating team learning, understanding local contexts, and eliciting overlooked perspectives to improve decision making. The goal is for future administrators to better facilitate learning environments and be skilled readers of context to serve diverse student populations.
This document summarizes Dr. William Allan Kritsonis' achievements over the past five years, including being inducted into halls of honor, receiving honorary degrees, lecturing internationally, publishing numerous books and articles, founding academic journals, serving on dissertation committees, and holding various professorial roles. It outlines his extensive work in educational leadership.
This document provides an overview of curriculum theory and key concepts related to curriculum. It discusses different types of curriculum, including formal, informal, and hidden curriculum. It also describes several curriculum theories and models, such as curriculum alignment theory, multiple intelligence theory, and personal practical knowledge. The document aims to expose educators to diverse curriculum theories that influence today's educational systems.
Lunenburg, fred c. school guidance and counseling services schooling v1 n1 2010William Kritsonis
The document discusses school guidance and counseling services. It examines the aims of guidance programs which include helping students reach their potential, develop skills to make intelligent choices, and contribute to mutual adjustment between students and the school. The role of the counselor is also discussed, covering personal/social, educational, and career counseling services. Major guidance services provided are student assessment, information services, placement/follow-up, and counseling. Counseling methods like directive, nondirective, and eclectic approaches are also summarized. The document concludes by discussing evaluating guidance programs based on factors like meeting student needs, cooperation, balance, stability, flexibility, qualified counselors, adequate counselor ratios, and appropriate facilities and records.
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis - Censorship of Student Publications, PPT.William Kritsonis
The document discusses censorship of student publications and free speech rights in schools. It summarizes key Supreme Court cases like Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier, which found that school-sponsored publications are subject to more censorship, while underground publications can only be regulated by time and place of distribution, not content. It also discusses cases involving religious publications in schools and free speech rights for student internet expression like in Beussink v. Woodland.
This document summarizes research on the effects of labeling students as "learning disabled" from 1970 to 2000. Four main themes emerged from synthesizing 34 relevant studies:
1) The learning disabled label can negatively impact teachers' expectations, attitudes, and stereotypes of students. Lower expectations may lead to reduced effort and achievement.
2) Students labeled as learning disabled may experience stigmatization, rejection, and social isolation from both teachers and peers. They report being treated differently and facing embarrassment.
3) There is some inconsistency in how the label influences actions versus attitudes. While the label may negatively shape views, it does not always clearly impact behaviors toward students.
4) The influence of the learning disabled label depends
This article summarizes lessons learned from a failed collaboration between university professors and teachers at a local high school. The collaboration aimed to provide mentorship to novice teachers but was hindered by scheduling conflicts between the busy teachers and professors, long travel distances, and differing priorities. Key lessons included improving faculty workload policies to allow for more community partnerships, better selecting collaborative partners, using technology to reduce travel, and scheduling meetings during teachers' lunch breaks to respect their time. Overall, the experience highlighted barriers universities face in supporting K-12 collaborations.
Garrett, jessica ethical leadership and decision making nfeasj v27 n4 2010William Kritsonis
This document presents a case study about an ethical dilemma faced by a rural school principal. It describes how the new elementary school principal, Mrs. Marcus, hired Kim Davis as an assistant principal. However, Ms. Davis later shot a skunk threatening students with a rifle from her truck. While the sheriff did not pursue charges, the superintendent Dr. Burnish was concerned about Ms. Davis' judgment. Mrs. Marcus was caught in the middle of differing views on how to handle the situation. The case examines the complex decision making around clashing social and legal issues that administrators in rural schools may encounter.
The document outlines the responsibilities of a library director which include:
1) Providing technical and administrative support for library reference services, performing data searches, and implementing computer systems.
2) Conducting orientation programs and working to continuously improve library services.
3) Cataloging materials, delegating work to staff, and assisting in planning the library collection development.
The document identifies the top ten trends in academic libraries according to the ACRL Research Planning and Review Committee in 2012. The trends include communicating the value of libraries, data curation, digital preservation, shifts in higher education, the growing role of information technology, increasing use of mobile devices, patron-driven e-book acquisition, evolving models of scholarly communication, developing staff to meet new challenges, and changing user behaviors and expectations.
Pathfinders to Information: 2007 versionJohan Koren
The document discusses reference services provided by librarians, including answering questions, assisting patrons in finding information, conducting searches, and more. It also discusses elements of reference collections such as reference books that are meant to be used in the library and not checked out. The collection includes both physical and virtual resources, and selecting materials involves criteria and community needs.
Managing user queries using cloud services: KAUST library experienceRindra Ramli
This feature allows library staff to create a virtual assistant that can respond to
common questions. This will help reduce repetitive questions and free up library staff time.
Social Media Integration: Integrating LibAnswers with the library's social media accounts
such as Twitter and Facebook. This will enable library staff to respond to questions received
via these social media platforms.
LibGuides Integration: Integrating LibAnswers with the library's LibGuides platform. This
will allow library staff to embed LibAnswers widgets into LibGuides subject guides.
SMS Module: Enabling the SMS module to allow users to text questions to the library. This
is useful for
The commitment of arabic sites in the field of libraries and information that...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes 106 Arabic websites related to libraries and information to assess their compliance with the Dublin Core metadata schema. It finds that university library websites make up the largest portion at 35.8%. Most sites neglect updating. It recommends increased cooperation between sites to design according to Dublin Core, make interfaces available in Arabic, and develop specialized sites like library networks and catalogs. Previous studies found Arabic library sites lack bookmarks, metadata use, and presence in global indexes due to neglect and lack of English interfaces.
This document provides an overview of reference services in school library media centers. It defines reference services and describes the key elements such as answering questions, assisting patrons, and keeping statistics. It also discusses related topics like the reference collection, accessibility of resources, collection development policies, and tools for selecting reference materials.
STCC Library Information Literacy Assignment Tips 2017STCC Library
1. The document discusses the importance of information literacy and defines it. It provides the definition from the Association of College and Research Libraries which includes determining information needs, accessing information effectively and efficiently, evaluating sources critically, incorporating information, using information purposefully, and understanding legal and social issues related to information.
2. Accrediting agencies expect colleges to teach information literacy skills. The document lists the key skills expected by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education which are similar to the ACRL definition.
3. The document provides tips and examples of assignments that can help teach information literacy skills to students. It suggests consulting librarians and specifying resources expected rather than just telling students to find information online.
Choosing What to Hold and What to Fold: Database Quality Decisions in Tough ...tfons
Presentation delivered on May 27, 2009 at the NELINET conference "Considering the Catalog and Its Data: Serving the Needs of Users and Staff" [Presented by T. Fons on behalf of Karen Calhoun]
A Survey Of Online Bibliographic Searching In The Reference Department Of A M...Amanda Moore
This document describes the development of online bibliographic searching services at Lamar University from 1977-1983. It outlines the equipment used, training provided, procedures, and costs. A user survey found that most searches were in business, education, science, and technology, and many users found less than 50% of citations useful. Recommendations focused on improving equipment, facilities, recordkeeping, continued evaluation, and revising procedures.
The University of Leeds library changed their focus for student inductions from providing passive, out-of-context information to promoting the library's support and opportunities. They introduced an online Library Guide and quiz to cover practical information. This allowed face-to-face time to focus on resources, study spaces, and developing skills to boost employability. Student feedback on this promotional approach will be discussed, and participants will consider benefits for their own students.
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1. FOCUS ON COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND SCHOOLS
VOLUME 6, NUMBER 1, 2012
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A Practitioners Perspective:
The Library’s Reaccreditation Dilemma
David Rankin, MIS
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Educational Leadership
College of Education and Human Services
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, Texas
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Abstract
The reaccreditation process from a regional accrediting agency is a daunting task for any higher
education institution. This article provides some insight on what regional accrediting agencies
consider during the process for mandatory foundational requirements for libraries. The areas
covered in this article are adequate library services, access, and adequate collections.
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A university that is a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACS COC) member went through the reaccreditation process from the accrediting
agency in 2011. The university received notification from SACS COC that Core Requirement
2.9 for the academic library did not meet the reaccreditations team’s expectations. According to
the accrediting agency, Core Requirement 2.9 states,
The institution, through ownership or formal arrangements or agreements, provides and
supports student and faculty access and user privileges to adequate library collections and
services and to other learning/information resources consistent with the degrees offered.
Collections, resources, and services are sufficient to support all its educational, research,
and public service programs. (SACS COC, 2011, p. 20)
The library staff needs to diligently work together to implement sound policies and procedures
that match their mission statement and demonstrate they are providing adequate library services,
access, and sufficient collections to meet the needs of students and faculty both on and off
campus (Sacks & Whilden, 1993).
Purpose of the Article
The purpose of this article is to provide insight on measures that libraries need to take to
be prepared for the mandatory foundational requirement that have to be passed for a college or
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university to be accredited through the reaccreditation process. The three areas covered are
adequate library services, access, and adequate collections. First, adequate library services will
describe borrowing privileges, instruction in the use of services, and user assistance. Second,
access presents information on library facilities, hours of availability, and number of computers
accessible on campus. Finally, adequate collections contain information on collection
development policy, physical collection, database and electronic book access onsite, and remote
and formal arrangement and agreements.
Adequate Library Services
Borrowing Privileges
A thorough review of the borrowing privileges needs to be reviewed. The library staff
needs to provide documentation of their circulation and reserve services. The length of time
allowed for undergraduate and graduate students to utilize print materials outside the library
needs to be created and documented. An adequate length of time for faculty borrowing privileges
of print resources needs to be determined and recorded also. The policies created for items which
the university faculty has left at the library’s reserves for students to utilize should be recorded.
The library staff must list the types of electronic devices they lend through their reserves section
to the students and faculty when they utilize the library. The lending policies of their electronic
resources need to be listed. All documentation needs to be placed in a centralized location for
administrative and professional staff to have access.
Instruction in the Use of the Resources
The administration and librarians must create policies on how formal instructions in the
use of library resources are conducted. Adequate logs of when classes come to the library, the
name of the class and instructor and the number of students needs to be created and retained.
The administration and librarians need to create methods which allow students and faculty the
opportunity to evaluate how the instructions of library resources were performed. Since the
library utilizes a room for their library instructions, the number of computers and instruction
software which is used needs to be documented (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002). Online tutorials also
need to be created for those students who are taking online courses. A link should be provided
for students and faculty to evaluate the tutorials on the webpage where the online lessons are
available.
User Assistance
The library staff needs to document the various methods of assistance that they can
provide students and faculty. The library needs to list the personnel, along with their type of
position. The library must document information about their website in order for students and
faculty to have access to the library’s online catalog, databases, and tutorials (Nelson &
Fernekes, 2002). Usage statistics of the library’s webpage, catalog, and databases by students
and faculty can be documented. Since the reference staff provides the ability to conduct online
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chat, the library needs to list this as a service to faculty and students. The library needs to also
document they provide links in which students and faculty can send questions via email to them
on their website (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002). Finally, the library needs to ensure that forms have
been created which allows individuals to request books or articles through their interlibrary loan
service. Documentation must be provided to show they provide access to the Interlibrary Loan
forms online for distance education students (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002).
Access
Library Facility
The documentation of the library needs to include information about the library facility.
The number of square feet and number of floors must be listed; in addition, a general history of
the age of the library should be included. Additional information must include the number of
seats and study rooms available to students and faculty. The documentation must also include
information about the amount of workspace provided for library staff (Nelson & Fernekes,
2002). The number of individuals who have entered the library during an academic year should
be listed.
Hours of Availability
The schedule in which the library is open should be documented. The library’s schedule
is important because it allows students and faculty to know when they can come in to check out
materials, obtain resources, and conduct research. The reference librarians’ schedules in which
they are available to faculty and students should be listed and made available. As a result, the
documentation will demonstrate to the accreditation agency that the library’s resources and
services are available to students and faculty (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002).
Number of Computers Accessible on Campus
The library staff must record the number of computers which they have in the library
(Nelson & Fernekes, 2002). The computers are the primary method which students and faculty
use to gain access to library databases and some online books. There are times when all of the
computers in the library are being utilized. Therefore, the number of every computer which is
accessible to students and faculty should be documented. As a result, the number of computers
in computer labs and faculty offices throughout the campus need to be recorded (Nelson &
Fernekes).
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Adequate Collections
Collection Development Policy
The library must ensure that it has a collection development policy which states how
materials are acquired. The most important aspect of the policy is that it demonstrates the
collection of resources support the curriculum of the university (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002). The
policy also needs to state that the collection is adequately reviewed on a continual basis. As a
result, age analysis and discarding of outdated resources must be demonstrated. The library staff
can demonstrate they review Interlibrary Loan requests when purchasing materials since these
are areas where the collection is not sufficient for students and faculty. Finally, the identification
of collection strengths and weaknesses must be stated. The collection can be measured against a
standardized bibliography or shelf list (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002).
Physical Collection
The library needs to provide documentation of the number of physical resources which
are available to students and faculty. The physical items include books, current and bound
periodicals, audio recordings, microfilm, and microfiche (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002). The library
staff must state how many items have been cataloged and arranged according to the Library of
Congress call numbers. Documentation should include that the items are available in open
shelves so students and faculty and browse the collection (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002).
Database and Electronic Book Access Onsite and Remote
The library needs to record the number of databases which they have acquired and make
available through the Internet. For example, some of these databases which are traditionally
made available in academic libraries are JSTOR, EBSCO, and Project Muse. In addition, the
number of journals which are available on these databases must be documented to demonstrate
that students and faculty have a wide variety of resources. The number of electronic books which
the library provides access through the Internet must be also documented. The library must state
they provide access to databases for remote students and faculty through their proxy server.
Formal Arrangement and Agreements
The library must document the consortia activities and shared resources. These
agreements would include any cooperative agreements in which they are affiliated (Nelson &
Fernekes, 2002). For example, many academic libraries in Texas are affiliated with the Texshare
program. Through this program, libraries can obtain library databases and employee training at a
substantial reduced rate. The program also allows students and faculty the opportunity to obtain a
Texshare card which can be used for direct borrowing privileges of resources from other
affiliated institutions (Dumont, 2002). An additional consortium agreement which is used by
academic libraries is a membership with Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). Libraries
utilize this agreement to obtain catalog records which are used in the online catalog. As a result,
students and faculty are able to find resources in the library (Jordan, 2009). Since many libraries
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utilized OCLC and record their items with them, the Interlibrary Loan department uses the
records to determine which libraries have resources that are not at the university library.
Conclusion
Once all the necessary documentation has been obtained and created, the library staff
needs to compose a written document which states how the library is providing sufficient library
services, access and adequate collections to meet the needs of students and faculty both on and
off-campus. They must also provide the supplemental documentation which demonstrates they
are providing adequate services and resources. After the text and supporting documentation is
compiled, the information needs to be submitted to the SACS COC for their review. The staff
needs to also create assessment tools which will allow them to conduct continuous and ongoing
assessment. Some standardized surveys like Libqual can be used (Nelson & Fernekes, 2002).
Other instruments which can be used are student and faculty surveys over the quality of their
service. Statistics regarding the usage of resources can be utilized to determine the quality of
their books, journals, databases, library catalog and microforms. The usage of these instruments
will ensure the library is continually making improvements in their service, access, and
collection.
References
Dumont, P. E. (2002). Library resource sharing: A Texas-sized challenge. Resource Sharing and
Information Networks, 16(1), 133-144.
Jordan, J. (2009). OCLC 1998-2008: Weaving libraries into the web. Journal of Library
Administration, 47(7), 727-762.
Nelson, W. N., & Fernekes, R. W. (2002) Standards and assessment for academic libraries: A
workbook. Chicago, IL: ACRL.
Sacks, P. A., & Whildin, S. A. (1993) Preparing for accreditation: A handbook for academic
libraries. Chicago, IL: ALA.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. (2011). The principles
of accreditation: Foundations for quality enhancement (5th
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