The document summarizes the author's observations of reference transactions at a high school library. In two key interactions, a student asked about nursing careers but received an unhelpful response from the librarian who failed to properly understand the student's information need. In contrast, a second interaction involving a question about automotive tuning was more successful, as the librarian used open-ended questions, maintained eye contact, and found appropriate sources to meet the student's need. The author argues the first interaction highlights how some librarians can improve at building rapport with students and properly diagnosing their information needs.
The document summarizes the author's observation of reference transactions at a high school library over two mornings. In one interaction, a student asked about nursing careers but the librarian's closed-ended questions did not help the student articulate her information need. In another interaction, a student received more helpful service when the librarian used open-ended questions to understand the student's interest in automotive tuning before providing relevant resources. The author analyzes these interactions and argues reference librarians should employ rapport-building, open-ended questioning, and user-centered approaches when helping high school students.
This document outlines a collaborative instructional lesson between a teacher librarian and 4th grade classroom teacher. The lesson teaches students how to research an animal using an online encyclopedia and take notes using graphic organizers. Students will then write an informative paragraph on the animal. The teacher librarian will instruct students on using the encyclopedia, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, and citing sources. The classroom teacher will introduce the writing assignment and assess the finished paragraphs. Collaboration between the educators included planning standards, resources, instruction, and assessment of the lesson and student work.
This document is a research proposal that aims to study how public libraries can best serve teen patrons. It will examine the effectiveness of teen programs, what makes teens feel welcome/unwelcome, and the benefits of collaboration between school and public libraries. The researcher will interview 9 librarians and survey 48 teens to understand their perspectives. Results may help libraries improve services for this important user group.
This document summarizes an interview with a high school student, Student Z, about her process of searching for information on Michael Jackson for a class project. The interview tested Kuhlthau's Information Seeking Process theory. Student Z initially struggled to find sources in the library catalog and felt frustrated, but eventually found two print sources and websites to complete her project. Her process somewhat followed Kuhlthau's stages, but she did not fully explore the topic before selecting it. The interviewer believes Student Z's search could have been improved by getting help from a librarian and narrowing her search terms.
This document provides a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests from Kellie M. McKinney. In the teaching philosophy section, McKinney discusses her approach to teaching which includes creating an encouraging classroom environment, showing students how course content applies to their lives, adapting to different learning styles, and encouraging open-minded critical thinking. McKinney's research interests are varied and include Victorian novels, sociological theory, Irish folktales, satire/irony in Jane Austen's works, and body language in the writings of James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. Current research projects examine supernatural elements in Brontë novels and comparisons between Native American and Irish folktales. McKinney aims to continue researching areas of
The document summarizes Leo Cleary-Foeller's final project focusing on promoting independent reading. It discusses using motivation, culture, choice, and building fluency. Leo emphasizes giving students options that interest them and relate to their lives to encourage reading. Strategies like repeated reading, partner reading and having print-rich classrooms can help build fluency. The goal is to individualize teaching reading skills so all students become successful, fluent readers.
This document contains journal entries from Erin Colby's practicum as a student librarian. It summarizes her observations of lessons taught by the cooperating librarian Carol Mitchell, and discusses how Carol plans lessons, selects books for the library collection, and uses the library management system. Erin reflects on classroom management strategies and prepares for her first lesson on setting which she will teach the following week.
The document discusses the concept of "private writing" as described by Dr. Caleb Gattegno. It provides several student responses and reflections on their experiences with private writing. The key points are:
- Private writing refers to writing that is solely for one's own eyes and is not meant to be shared publicly. It allows for complete freedom of expression without concern for rules, structure, or criticism.
- Many students found private writing in journals and free writes to be liberating and therapeutic. It helped them tap into deep thoughts, feelings, and memories they did not realize they had.
- Private writing helped students see themselves as writers and gain confidence in their writing abilities. It allowed their inner voices
The document summarizes the author's observation of reference transactions at a high school library over two mornings. In one interaction, a student asked about nursing careers but the librarian's closed-ended questions did not help the student articulate her information need. In another interaction, a student received more helpful service when the librarian used open-ended questions to understand the student's interest in automotive tuning before providing relevant resources. The author analyzes these interactions and argues reference librarians should employ rapport-building, open-ended questioning, and user-centered approaches when helping high school students.
This document outlines a collaborative instructional lesson between a teacher librarian and 4th grade classroom teacher. The lesson teaches students how to research an animal using an online encyclopedia and take notes using graphic organizers. Students will then write an informative paragraph on the animal. The teacher librarian will instruct students on using the encyclopedia, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, and citing sources. The classroom teacher will introduce the writing assignment and assess the finished paragraphs. Collaboration between the educators included planning standards, resources, instruction, and assessment of the lesson and student work.
This document is a research proposal that aims to study how public libraries can best serve teen patrons. It will examine the effectiveness of teen programs, what makes teens feel welcome/unwelcome, and the benefits of collaboration between school and public libraries. The researcher will interview 9 librarians and survey 48 teens to understand their perspectives. Results may help libraries improve services for this important user group.
This document summarizes an interview with a high school student, Student Z, about her process of searching for information on Michael Jackson for a class project. The interview tested Kuhlthau's Information Seeking Process theory. Student Z initially struggled to find sources in the library catalog and felt frustrated, but eventually found two print sources and websites to complete her project. Her process somewhat followed Kuhlthau's stages, but she did not fully explore the topic before selecting it. The interviewer believes Student Z's search could have been improved by getting help from a librarian and narrowing her search terms.
This document provides a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests from Kellie M. McKinney. In the teaching philosophy section, McKinney discusses her approach to teaching which includes creating an encouraging classroom environment, showing students how course content applies to their lives, adapting to different learning styles, and encouraging open-minded critical thinking. McKinney's research interests are varied and include Victorian novels, sociological theory, Irish folktales, satire/irony in Jane Austen's works, and body language in the writings of James Joyce and Samuel Beckett. Current research projects examine supernatural elements in Brontë novels and comparisons between Native American and Irish folktales. McKinney aims to continue researching areas of
The document summarizes Leo Cleary-Foeller's final project focusing on promoting independent reading. It discusses using motivation, culture, choice, and building fluency. Leo emphasizes giving students options that interest them and relate to their lives to encourage reading. Strategies like repeated reading, partner reading and having print-rich classrooms can help build fluency. The goal is to individualize teaching reading skills so all students become successful, fluent readers.
This document contains journal entries from Erin Colby's practicum as a student librarian. It summarizes her observations of lessons taught by the cooperating librarian Carol Mitchell, and discusses how Carol plans lessons, selects books for the library collection, and uses the library management system. Erin reflects on classroom management strategies and prepares for her first lesson on setting which she will teach the following week.
The document discusses the concept of "private writing" as described by Dr. Caleb Gattegno. It provides several student responses and reflections on their experiences with private writing. The key points are:
- Private writing refers to writing that is solely for one's own eyes and is not meant to be shared publicly. It allows for complete freedom of expression without concern for rules, structure, or criticism.
- Many students found private writing in journals and free writes to be liberating and therapeutic. It helped them tap into deep thoughts, feelings, and memories they did not realize they had.
- Private writing helped students see themselves as writers and gain confidence in their writing abilities. It allowed their inner voices
The document is a work journal from Leah Giarritano's school practicum at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge, IL. Over the course of several journal entries, she describes her experiences helping the school librarian and leading book discussions with students. She observes differences in participation levels between grade levels and takes notes on the librarian's practices for tasks like cataloging, book discussions, and planning an author visit.
How can teachers and schools positively influence students’ attituPazSilviapm
This document summarizes an action research project conducted by a teacher to study how to positively influence students' attitudes about reading. The teacher conducted surveys with 5 students to assess their interests and feelings toward reading before and after choosing their own books. While the study found that students preferred fiction overall, the teacher notes that a longer, larger-scale study would be needed to draw definitive conclusions. The teacher recommends implementing a reading workshop model and expanding access to diverse reading materials to further motivate students.
Modified giarritano practicum work journalleahg118
This document contains the work journal of Leah Giarritano from her practicum at the Pleasantdale library from January to April 2012. She observed the children's librarian Jana and learned how to balance playfulness with authority. Leah also learned the capabilities and limitations of the library software system Sagebrush. Her practicum project involved collecting book recommendations from students to help their peers select new books. The project was well-received by students and administrators when installed at the end of her practicum.
Final Paper-Analysis of Information Seeking Behavior of College Students at t...Ashley Bae
This study analyzes the information seeking behaviors of college students at libraries. It finds that most students do not take advantage of library resources due to high self-efficacy in their own research abilities. Previous research links self-efficacy beliefs to information seeking skills. This study aims to expand on those findings by exploring the information seeking behaviors of students at the University of California, Irvine library through qualitative interviews. It seeks to understand students' approaches to the library and how libraries can better assist students.
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Today for my Summary and Response I will be going over Ken Robin.docxedwardmarivel
Today for my Summary and Response I will be going over Ken Robinson’s video: “Do schools kill creativity?” Sir Robinson explains: “My contention is that creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.” Meaning we are teaching our children that to focus on English and Math is heavily recommended in school whereas Art, Music and Dance would be much less desirable skills in which they will need in later life.
His focus is pointing at today’s children. “The really extraordinary capabilities that children have—their capabilities for innovation.” The thoughts he has on how children are not afraid to take chances, not afraid to fail are what we should be praising them for not hindering them into worry about being perfect and making mistakes. I completely understand the thought process in believing that schools are essentially stripping children of their creativity. “All children are born artists. The problem is to remain an artist as we grow up” Picasso. If we allow children to embrace their passion and follow what they love rather than conform to the cookie cutter child mindset in which schools are teaching we can have a future of people who are happy inside and out. Mind body and soul working together to accomplish daily goals rather than only relying on the mind and shutting out all the other senses or muffling them to a dull hum in the very least.
“In the next 30 years, according UNESCO more people worldwide will be graduating through education than since the beginning of history.” The degree is becoming less valuable and the levels of degrees seem to be continually rising. His thoughts are focused on three points on intelligence. 1. It’s diverse. 2. It’s dynamic.
“And the third thing about intelligence is, it's distinct. I'm doing a new book at the moment called "Epiphany," which is based on a series of interviews with people about how they discovered their talent. I'm fascinated by how people got to be there. It's really prompted by a conversation I had with a wonderful woman who maybe most people have never heard of, Gillian Lynne. Have you heard of her? Some have. She's a choreographer, and everybody knows her work. She did "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera." She's wonderful. I used to be on the board of The Royal Ballet, as you can see. Anyway, Gillian and I had lunch one day and I said, "How did you get to be a dancer?" It was interesting. When she was at school, she was really hopeless. And the school, in the '30s, wrote to her parents and said, "We think Gillian has a learning disorder." She couldn't concentrate; she was fidgeting. I think now they'd say she had ADHD. Wouldn't you? But this was the 1930s, and ADHD hadn't been invented at this point. It wasn't an available condition.” (Sir Robinson) She explained her mom took her to see a specialist to try and get some answers. The specialist asked all pertinent questions and then had them leave her in the room as ...
The student teacher reflects on their experience, noting they gained confidence and strengthened their belief in nurturing the whole child. Their classroom management style evolved to match their cooperating teacher's approach. They appreciated the support of a team of teachers and mentors. The experience reinforced the importance of implementing new standards thoughtfully and providing real-world applications. While more responsibilities await as a full teacher, the student feels prepared to take on tasks like student placement. Overall, the student is grateful for the learning experience and support at their school.
This document outlines a design challenge for creating an experience similar to "Netflix for children's books." It begins by describing the problem that many parents struggle to find books that match their children's interests and abilities. The proposed solution would allow children to choose books based on age and theme, with parental approval. Key aspects include sorting books by age and theme, letting children choose topics of interest, a parental approval process, and supporting tools to continue the learning experience after reading. Implementation would start with a web application and expand to mobile. Benefits include helping children succeed in school by developing a relationship with reading. The document includes research sources and a sample persona profile of a potential user. It then provides several concept generation ideas that could extend
This document provides a summary of Junction City High School and the surrounding community of Junction City, Kansas. It details that the school population is diverse, with 51% of students being non-white. Many students face low socioeconomic status, with 61% qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The town population fluctuates around 20,000 residents and is influenced by the nearby Fort Riley military base. Recreational and religious programs are available in the community. The school library needs to serve this diverse population and provide support for transient military students.
This document provides an analysis of the community surrounding Junction City High School in Junction City, Kansas. It describes the school's population demographics, noting that 51% of students are non-white and 61% qualify for free or reduced lunch. It also discusses the school staff, administration, board of education, and the city of Junction City itself. The city has a population around 20,000 that fluctuates based on troop levels at nearby Fort Riley. The document concludes that the school library needs materials to serve its diverse and transient student body, many of whom have military connections.
This document provides an overview of RDA (Resource Description and Access) and how it improves upon AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition). It notes that RDA was developed starting in 1978 to create a single international cataloging standard. RDA addresses weaknesses in AACR2 like inconsistent language, lack of support for cataloger judgment, and inability to describe 21st century materials. RDA is better suited for the future of cataloging and will replace AACR2 in 2010.
AACR2R has weaknesses that make it unprepared for the 21st century. It leaves catalogers to make judgments without guidance, uses confusing language, and cannot adapt to new formats. RDA is proposed as an alternative that provides more support for catalogers, uses clear language, and is designed to catalog current and future formats like digital resources, websites, and streaming media. RDA will replace AACR2R and better serve the needs of modern libraries and their users.
This case study involves an ethics dilemma faced by a school librarian, Mrs. Kotman. Katie Sue, a 15-year-old student, checked out the book "Loose Handcuffs" from the school library. When Katie Sue's mother read the book, she was disturbed by references to sex and profanity. Katie Sue's parents demanded that the librarian implement a rating system for books and provide a list of all books with similar content. The librarian must decide how to balance protecting minors while upholding intellectual freedom and resisting censorship as outlined in the ALA Code of Ethics and Library Bill of Rights.
This document contains four journal entries from a student in an information management course reflecting on assigned readings and videos. In the first entry, the student discusses articles about Wikipedia and realizes its relevance to library science as both a research tool and opportunity to teach information literacy skills. The second entry examines how technological growth will impact librarians' roles and the need to stay up-to-date on new technologies. The third entry analyzes the movie "Mona Lisa Smile" and draws connections to issues of censorship and disseminating information. The fourth entry expresses fears about building a library collection from scratch and emphasizes understanding patron needs.
Staci Novak is seeking a position as a school media specialist. She has over 10 years of experience as a Spanish teacher and teacher librarian. Her experience includes utilizing technologies like web 2.0 apps, SmartBoards, and SharePoint. She is trained in differentiated instruction and cooperative learning strategies. Novak has a Master's in Library Science and school media licensure.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০২৪ [Bangladesh Economic Review 2024 Bangla.pdf] কম্পিউটার , ট্যাব ও স্মার্ট ফোন ভার্সন সহ সম্পূর্ণ বাংলা ই-বুক বা pdf বই " সুচিপত্র ...বুকমার্ক মেনু 🔖 ও হাইপার লিংক মেনু 📝👆 যুক্ত ..
আমাদের সবার জন্য খুব খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটি বই ..বিসিএস, ব্যাংক, ইউনিভার্সিটি ভর্তি ও যে কোন প্রতিযোগিতা মূলক পরীক্ষার জন্য এর খুব ইম্পরট্যান্ট একটি বিষয় ...তাছাড়া বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রতিক যে কোন ডাটা বা তথ্য এই বইতে পাবেন ...
তাই একজন নাগরিক হিসাবে এই তথ্য গুলো আপনার জানা প্রয়োজন ...।
বিসিএস ও ব্যাংক এর লিখিত পরীক্ষা ...+এছাড়া মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চমাধ্যমিকের স্টুডেন্টদের জন্য অনেক কাজে আসবে ...
The document is a work journal from Leah Giarritano's school practicum at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge, IL. Over the course of several journal entries, she describes her experiences helping the school librarian and leading book discussions with students. She observes differences in participation levels between grade levels and takes notes on the librarian's practices for tasks like cataloging, book discussions, and planning an author visit.
How can teachers and schools positively influence students’ attituPazSilviapm
This document summarizes an action research project conducted by a teacher to study how to positively influence students' attitudes about reading. The teacher conducted surveys with 5 students to assess their interests and feelings toward reading before and after choosing their own books. While the study found that students preferred fiction overall, the teacher notes that a longer, larger-scale study would be needed to draw definitive conclusions. The teacher recommends implementing a reading workshop model and expanding access to diverse reading materials to further motivate students.
Modified giarritano practicum work journalleahg118
This document contains the work journal of Leah Giarritano from her practicum at the Pleasantdale library from January to April 2012. She observed the children's librarian Jana and learned how to balance playfulness with authority. Leah also learned the capabilities and limitations of the library software system Sagebrush. Her practicum project involved collecting book recommendations from students to help their peers select new books. The project was well-received by students and administrators when installed at the end of her practicum.
Final Paper-Analysis of Information Seeking Behavior of College Students at t...Ashley Bae
This study analyzes the information seeking behaviors of college students at libraries. It finds that most students do not take advantage of library resources due to high self-efficacy in their own research abilities. Previous research links self-efficacy beliefs to information seeking skills. This study aims to expand on those findings by exploring the information seeking behaviors of students at the University of California, Irvine library through qualitative interviews. It seeks to understand students' approaches to the library and how libraries can better assist students.
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Today for my Summary and Response I will be going over Ken Robin.docxedwardmarivel
Today for my Summary and Response I will be going over Ken Robinson’s video: “Do schools kill creativity?” Sir Robinson explains: “My contention is that creativity now is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status.” Meaning we are teaching our children that to focus on English and Math is heavily recommended in school whereas Art, Music and Dance would be much less desirable skills in which they will need in later life.
His focus is pointing at today’s children. “The really extraordinary capabilities that children have—their capabilities for innovation.” The thoughts he has on how children are not afraid to take chances, not afraid to fail are what we should be praising them for not hindering them into worry about being perfect and making mistakes. I completely understand the thought process in believing that schools are essentially stripping children of their creativity. “All children are born artists. The problem is to remain an artist as we grow up” Picasso. If we allow children to embrace their passion and follow what they love rather than conform to the cookie cutter child mindset in which schools are teaching we can have a future of people who are happy inside and out. Mind body and soul working together to accomplish daily goals rather than only relying on the mind and shutting out all the other senses or muffling them to a dull hum in the very least.
“In the next 30 years, according UNESCO more people worldwide will be graduating through education than since the beginning of history.” The degree is becoming less valuable and the levels of degrees seem to be continually rising. His thoughts are focused on three points on intelligence. 1. It’s diverse. 2. It’s dynamic.
“And the third thing about intelligence is, it's distinct. I'm doing a new book at the moment called "Epiphany," which is based on a series of interviews with people about how they discovered their talent. I'm fascinated by how people got to be there. It's really prompted by a conversation I had with a wonderful woman who maybe most people have never heard of, Gillian Lynne. Have you heard of her? Some have. She's a choreographer, and everybody knows her work. She did "Cats" and "Phantom of the Opera." She's wonderful. I used to be on the board of The Royal Ballet, as you can see. Anyway, Gillian and I had lunch one day and I said, "How did you get to be a dancer?" It was interesting. When she was at school, she was really hopeless. And the school, in the '30s, wrote to her parents and said, "We think Gillian has a learning disorder." She couldn't concentrate; she was fidgeting. I think now they'd say she had ADHD. Wouldn't you? But this was the 1930s, and ADHD hadn't been invented at this point. It wasn't an available condition.” (Sir Robinson) She explained her mom took her to see a specialist to try and get some answers. The specialist asked all pertinent questions and then had them leave her in the room as ...
The student teacher reflects on their experience, noting they gained confidence and strengthened their belief in nurturing the whole child. Their classroom management style evolved to match their cooperating teacher's approach. They appreciated the support of a team of teachers and mentors. The experience reinforced the importance of implementing new standards thoughtfully and providing real-world applications. While more responsibilities await as a full teacher, the student feels prepared to take on tasks like student placement. Overall, the student is grateful for the learning experience and support at their school.
This document outlines a design challenge for creating an experience similar to "Netflix for children's books." It begins by describing the problem that many parents struggle to find books that match their children's interests and abilities. The proposed solution would allow children to choose books based on age and theme, with parental approval. Key aspects include sorting books by age and theme, letting children choose topics of interest, a parental approval process, and supporting tools to continue the learning experience after reading. Implementation would start with a web application and expand to mobile. Benefits include helping children succeed in school by developing a relationship with reading. The document includes research sources and a sample persona profile of a potential user. It then provides several concept generation ideas that could extend
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This document provides a summary of Junction City High School and the surrounding community of Junction City, Kansas. It details that the school population is diverse, with 51% of students being non-white. Many students face low socioeconomic status, with 61% qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The town population fluctuates around 20,000 residents and is influenced by the nearby Fort Riley military base. Recreational and religious programs are available in the community. The school library needs to serve this diverse population and provide support for transient military students.
This document provides an analysis of the community surrounding Junction City High School in Junction City, Kansas. It describes the school's population demographics, noting that 51% of students are non-white and 61% qualify for free or reduced lunch. It also discusses the school staff, administration, board of education, and the city of Junction City itself. The city has a population around 20,000 that fluctuates based on troop levels at nearby Fort Riley. The document concludes that the school library needs materials to serve its diverse and transient student body, many of whom have military connections.
This document provides an overview of RDA (Resource Description and Access) and how it improves upon AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, 2nd edition). It notes that RDA was developed starting in 1978 to create a single international cataloging standard. RDA addresses weaknesses in AACR2 like inconsistent language, lack of support for cataloger judgment, and inability to describe 21st century materials. RDA is better suited for the future of cataloging and will replace AACR2 in 2010.
AACR2R has weaknesses that make it unprepared for the 21st century. It leaves catalogers to make judgments without guidance, uses confusing language, and cannot adapt to new formats. RDA is proposed as an alternative that provides more support for catalogers, uses clear language, and is designed to catalog current and future formats like digital resources, websites, and streaming media. RDA will replace AACR2R and better serve the needs of modern libraries and their users.
This case study involves an ethics dilemma faced by a school librarian, Mrs. Kotman. Katie Sue, a 15-year-old student, checked out the book "Loose Handcuffs" from the school library. When Katie Sue's mother read the book, she was disturbed by references to sex and profanity. Katie Sue's parents demanded that the librarian implement a rating system for books and provide a list of all books with similar content. The librarian must decide how to balance protecting minors while upholding intellectual freedom and resisting censorship as outlined in the ALA Code of Ethics and Library Bill of Rights.
This document contains four journal entries from a student in an information management course reflecting on assigned readings and videos. In the first entry, the student discusses articles about Wikipedia and realizes its relevance to library science as both a research tool and opportunity to teach information literacy skills. The second entry examines how technological growth will impact librarians' roles and the need to stay up-to-date on new technologies. The third entry analyzes the movie "Mona Lisa Smile" and draws connections to issues of censorship and disseminating information. The fourth entry expresses fears about building a library collection from scratch and emphasizes understanding patron needs.
Staci Novak is seeking a position as a school media specialist. She has over 10 years of experience as a Spanish teacher and teacher librarian. Her experience includes utilizing technologies like web 2.0 apps, SmartBoards, and SharePoint. She is trained in differentiated instruction and cooperative learning strategies. Novak has a Master's in Library Science and school media licensure.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
Discover the Simplified Electron and Muon Model: A New Wave-Based Approach to Understanding Particles delves into a groundbreaking theory that presents electrons and muons as rotating soliton waves within oscillating spacetime. Geared towards students, researchers, and science buffs, this book breaks down complex ideas into simple explanations. It covers topics such as electron waves, temporal dynamics, and the implications of this model on particle physics. With clear illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, readers will gain a new outlook on the universe's fundamental nature.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
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This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
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advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
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help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
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By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
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Reference Transactions in a High School Library
Staci M. Novak
Emporia State University
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Reference Transactions in a High School Library
When I was a high school student in Iowa I remember walking into my high school
library and being immediately greeted by both the sunshine coming through the windows and a
bright face telling me, “Good morning!” It was a welcoming environment where a student could
go to do research, read a book, or simply spend time. My classmates and I knew that if we had
questions the librarians were more than willing to help us not only find the physical location of
items but also give us a jumpstart in researching our topics. The library in which I observed had
several of these factors but during my observation I did not, according to Jones (2009), see the
highest level of mentoring nor relationship building occur during the reference process.
My observation took place February 10th and February 12th from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. both days. I chose these days and times specifically because I knew that a senior English
class would be conducting career-related research. This high school library is very open
spatially with many windows to allow in natural light. There is a large area with tables
conducive to student work as well as a horseshoe of computers. When you enter the library, the
librarians’ desks are up against the wall next to the long checkout counter. Both librarians have
computers at their desks and have their backs facing the books, tables, and computers. I think
this creates an environment that is unwelcoming and not advantageous to students who wish to
ask questions. Not once during my three hours of observation did a student approach their desks
to solicit assistance.
As previously mentioned, the students in the senior English class were researching
careers. While many of these books were not found in the reference section the librarians had
collaborated with the teacher and had books pulled for them. These were set on a table within
the reference section. Students could easily access these books but many of the other books were
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located behind the librarians’ desks and I assumed students must ask for assistance before
obtaining them. When I presented this question to one of the librarians she clarified that the
students were welcome to browse and use the materials as needed. With the exception of the two
or three students searching for materials in relation to their respective careers, I did not observe
any students or any activities in the reference area.
During my time in the library I witnessed several transactions. Each transaction began
with the librarian getting up from her desk after noticing a student lingering or browsing through
the books. She said that her personal style and preference is that if the students need assistance
they can come to her. She doesn’t like to hover around them because she doesn’t want to seem
like a pushy saleswoman. Only if she notices that they seem lost will she approach them first. I
think how an information professional goes about beginning an interview is a matter of personal
preference; however, in dealing with high school aged students, establishing rapport and creating
positive relationships is essential to effectively diagnose the information need (Jones, 2009,
p.78).
One of the first interviews I observed was that of a young lady looking for books about
nursing. She told the librarian what she was searching for, and without responding, the librarian
pulled a book from a shelf and began looking in the index. She showed the student what she was
doing but didn’t explain how to use the index. When they found the section of the book the
librarian asked, “So you want to be an RN?” The student said she wasn’t sure, so the librarian
used her background knowledge to explain what an RN was and what they did. The girl clarified
somewhat by saying she wanted to work in a hospital specifically. The librarian said, “So you
want to be a surgical nurse?” The student again said that she didn’t really know what that was.
The librarian looked through a few more books and said that the other students were using most
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of the medical books, so she should go and check with them. The girl gave a sigh of frustration
and simply walked away. As the student left, the librarian turned to me and said, “I don’t think
she had any idea what she wanted.” This statement struck a chord with me because it is the
central concept of what we do as information professionals. According to Grover and Carabell
(1995), “information professionals may become frustrated when their clients are unable to
articulate their needs, yet clients should not be expected to know what to ask” (p.2). This is
especially true when dealing with a younger clientele. Librarians that deal with students need to
do more than simply retrieve a source or show a student where those sources are located, and
they must also remember that many “Lack both the cognitive structure and the experience
needed to evaluate and synthesize the information they find into something meaningful” (Cassell
& Hiremath, 2009, p.308).
During the interview the information professional used closed questions that elicited only
“yes” or “no” responses and limited the response of the student. When the student said she
wasn’t sure if she wanted to be a surgical nurse, the librarian could have asked her to explain
what it was she wanted to do as a nurse. Because of the questioning technique, I felt that the
diagnosis of the service cycle was unsuccessful and not user-centered. According to Dervin and
Dewdney (1986), “If the librarian uses communication techniques that are not addressed to the
user’s key, the resulting interview may be ineffective” (p.510). I also felt the prescription was
unsuccessful. Instead of telling her to ask the other students the librarian could have found other
sources for her to use or went with her to look for the other medical books. In other words, her
resolution did not meet the needs of the user and the appropriate sources were obviously not
found for her.
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During this transaction nonverbal communication was apparent, especially that of the
librarian sitting at her desk with her back to them. “The librarian can also look approachable by
roving through the reference area…[because] many users may not be comfortable initiating a
conversation with a librarian when they need help” (Cassell & Hiremath, 2009, p.18). Had the
librarian been moving around the student with the nursing question may have felt more
comfortable asking for help and her presence may have also facilitated more questions from
other students in need of assistance.
The last reference interview I witnessed was much different from this one. The librarian
was already up working with students when a boy approached her with a question. His question
was much more specific than the nursing student. He told her he wanted to be an automotive
tuner. The librarian said, “Okay, let’s see what we can find under automotive.” When she
searched and couldn’t find anything she said, “You know I’m not really sure about this subject.
What else can you tell me about it?” The boy went into more detail about the profession and the
librarian gave him a book on the auto industry. She asked him if that would apply. He looked
through it and said yes. She then asked if the book would be helpful. The student seemed please
with her selection in that he said yes, thanked her, and walked away.
I felt this transaction was a much better example of what a reference interview is
supposed to look like. She began with an open question to get a better understanding of what the
profession was. Since she already knows why they are researching and what they are going to do
with the information, I felt the open-ended question was appropriate in place of a neutral one.
Towards the end of the interview she moved to closed questions in order to evaluate the
diagnosis and bring the transaction to a close.
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The nonverbal communication in this interview was also much more positive. To make
sure the student had what he needed she stayed close to the reference section and shelved several
books. A few minutes later he returned for more information. The information professional
asked, “Did you find what you were looking for?” The boy said that he had not. She looked
through a few other books and handed him one. “Did you look at this one yet?” He paged
through it and replied that he hadn’t but that it looked promising and he sat back down.
In this case, she made herself more available to her users and I think his positive
experience with her made him more likely to return, unlike the previous transaction. When the
boy was explaining the topic she maintained eye contact and nodded to demonstrate
understanding. Her nonverbal communication told him that she was willing to help him and
listen to his information gap.
During both reference interviews I also noticed two different types of closure. In my first
observation of the girl looking for information on nursing, the librarian employed a strategy of
negative closure. The librarian made it obvious to the student that her search had ended when
she told her all of the books on that topic were already being used and that she should check with
the other students. Of the ten negative closure strategies described in Ross and Dewdney (1998),
this falls under the eighth when “the librarian states explicitly that the search has reached a dead
end” (p.756). In the other observation I didn’t really feel as though the closure was negative
because she asked him both times if the source would work for him. However, I feel that the
closure could have been improved with a follow up question such as, “If that turns out not to be
what you’re looking for, make sure you come back and we’ll look for something else.”
When I walked into the library to complete my observations I expected to walk into my
high school memories of sunshine and smiles, which was in part what I observed. I think the
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information professionals in this library truly want to be helpful to our students but I was
surprised by the way in which this was done. It is no secret that library science is moving
towards a more user-centered perspective but it seems as though our librarians are still in the old
mindset of librarian rather than user-centered techniques. A library should be a place where
students feel welcome and a place they can find information. For this to occur, a librarian must
utilize the best tactics in conducting reference interviews.
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References
Cassell, K. A., & Hiremath, U. (2009). Reference and information service in the 21st century
(2nd ed.). New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Dervin, D., & Dewdney, P. (1986). Neutral questioning: A new approach to the reference
interview. RQ, 25(4), 506-513.
Grover, R., & Carabell, J. (1995). Toward better information service: Diagnosing information
needs. Special Libraries, 86(1), 1-10.
Jones, J. (2009). Dropout prevention through the school library: Dispositions, relationships, and
instructional practices. School Libraries Worldwide, 15(2), 77-90.
Ross, C.S., & Dewdney, P. (1998). Negative closure: Strategies and counterstrategies in the
reference transaction. Reference and User Services Quarterly, 38(2), 151-163.