Students in STEM and the health sciences have unique learning needs, including preparation for exams required for entering a STEM or health sciences profession. Students in these areas thus often seek, in addition to or instead of traditional course materials and library resources, digital study tools that utilize techniques such as spaced repetition. However, such tools are often sold as individual subscriptions that may be prohibitively expensive. The article outlines four approaches libraries may consider to help make digital study tools in STEM and the health sciences more equitable and affordable: assess, adopt, adapt, and create.
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This exploratory study examines trends in librarian teaching support for open science (OS) practices in higher education. The study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with academic librarians and a survey that was distributed through academic librarian interest groups. The results indicate that academic librarians have varied approaches to teaching OS and different opportunities to collaborate within institutions. There were common pedagogical OS topics and perspectives on teaching OS practices in higher education. The findings also include insights regarding professional development needs and opportunities for librarians.
{"title":"Librarian Support in Teaching Open Science Research Practices in Higher Education","authors":"Sanja Gidakovic","doi":"10.29173/istl2791","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2791","url":null,"abstract":"This exploratory study examines trends in librarian teaching support for open science (OS) practices in higher education. The study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with academic librarians and a survey that was distributed through academic librarian interest groups. The results indicate that academic librarians have varied approaches to teaching OS and different opportunities to collaborate within institutions. There were common pedagogical OS topics and perspectives on teaching OS practices in higher education. The findings also include insights regarding professional development needs and opportunities for librarians.","PeriodicalId":39287,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship","volume":"138 47","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141655866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth Brown, Kathleen Flynn, Amanda McCormick, Clara Y. Tran
Preprint articles are available on servers, such as arXiv and ChemRxiv, at no-cost to benefit the movement toward open access of research. However, the use of preprint research articles as a reference source in academia is not heavily documented. To examine if researchers are utilizing preprint articles, this paper examines citation trends in the dissertations of chemistry and physics PhD candidates who studied at four University Centers in the State University Of New York system (SUNY). Using citation analysis methodology, references cited in PhD dissertations published between 2018–2021 were analyzed. Key findings showed that PhD candidate authors cited preprint articles at a low rate, and relied on traditional resources for their dissertations, such as articles and books. Physics preprints were cited with more frequency than chemistry preprints. This data provides a benchmark for tracking the use of physics and chemistry preprints in academic research. The results of this study are also useful for examining library collections, particularly around core journal titles. Additionally, this paper raises questions about the information literacy skills of doctoral students. The doctoral students’ best practices of using preprints could be explored in future research.
{"title":"The Use of Preprints in Doctorate Programs: A Citation Analysis Study of Trends in Chemistry and Physics Dissertations","authors":"Elizabeth Brown, Kathleen Flynn, Amanda McCormick, Clara Y. Tran","doi":"10.29173/istl2800","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2800","url":null,"abstract":"Preprint articles are available on servers, such as arXiv and ChemRxiv, at no-cost to benefit the movement toward open access of research. However, the use of preprint research articles as a reference source in academia is not heavily documented. To examine if researchers are utilizing preprint articles, this paper examines citation trends in the dissertations of chemistry and physics PhD candidates who studied at four University Centers in the State University Of New York system (SUNY). Using citation analysis methodology, references cited in PhD dissertations published between 2018–2021 were analyzed. Key findings showed that PhD candidate authors cited preprint articles at a low rate, and relied on traditional resources for their dissertations, such as articles and books. Physics preprints were cited with more frequency than chemistry preprints. This data provides a benchmark for tracking the use of physics and chemistry preprints in academic research. The results of this study are also useful for examining library collections, particularly around core journal titles. Additionally, this paper raises questions about the information literacy skills of doctoral students. The doctoral students’ best practices of using preprints could be explored in future research.","PeriodicalId":39287,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship","volume":"46 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141658339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Student employees are often vital members of an academic library’s workforce, though the extent to which they contribute to library geospatial services has not yet been explored in a systematic way. The present study was designed to address this gap through a survey of academic library professionals involved in employing students to provide geospatial services. Topics addressed in the survey include department staffing, student employee responsibilities, funding and compensation for student positions, and the perceived benefits and challenges of employing students to provide geospatial services. Data generated through survey responses indicate potential differences in the types of responsibilities performed by graduate/professional and undergraduate students, enhanced productivity and collective wisdom as library benefits, professionally relevant experience and transferable skill development as student benefits, and common challenges across institutions. By providing a baseline understanding of student employment practices in library geospatial services, this study offers actionable information for current practitioners and can serve as a foundation for future scholarship on supervisor and student employee experiences.
{"title":"A Survey of Student Employment and Geospatial Services in Academic Libraries","authors":"Joshua W. Sadvari","doi":"10.29173/istl2808","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2808","url":null,"abstract":"Student employees are often vital members of an academic library’s workforce, though the extent to which they contribute to library geospatial services has not yet been explored in a systematic way. The present study was designed to address this gap through a survey of academic library professionals involved in employing students to provide geospatial services. Topics addressed in the survey include department staffing, student employee responsibilities, funding and compensation for student positions, and the perceived benefits and challenges of employing students to provide geospatial services. Data generated through survey responses indicate potential differences in the types of responsibilities performed by graduate/professional and undergraduate students, enhanced productivity and collective wisdom as library benefits, professionally relevant experience and transferable skill development as student benefits, and common challenges across institutions. By providing a baseline understanding of student employment practices in library geospatial services, this study offers actionable information for current practitioners and can serve as a foundation for future scholarship on supervisor and student employee experiences.","PeriodicalId":39287,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship","volume":"131 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141656447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In 2008, the author was invited to examine the office book collection of a biology professor, Arthur Galston, who had passed away. The author was able to accept any books of interest for addition to the collection of her library (Marx Science and Social Science Library | Yale University). Of the 85 books subsequently added to the library collection, about ¼ of them showed circulation and/or in-library browsing activity by June 2022, with one title circulating 19 times with an additional 30 in-library browses in this time period. This paper reports on the books accepted with this donation and their total circulation and/or in-library uses. Selth (1992) argues for the value of in-library browse activity and not just circulation data when librarians consider location changes or weeding. Rose-Wiles (2016) recommends including in-library use statistics to gain an “accurate picture of total circulation and library value, and to inform collection development.” For the 85 Arthur Galston-donated books, there were 163 circulations/in-house uses found. The author believes the donations formed a worthwhile and valuable addition to the library collection.
{"title":"The Value of Faculty Book Donations: A Case Study of Botany Books at Marx Science and Social Science Library, Yale University","authors":"Lori Bronars","doi":"10.29173/istl2793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2793","url":null,"abstract":"In 2008, the author was invited to examine the office book collection of a biology professor, Arthur Galston, who had passed away. The author was able to accept any books of interest for addition to the collection of her library (Marx Science and Social Science Library | Yale University). Of the 85 books subsequently added to the library collection, about ¼ of them showed circulation and/or in-library browsing activity by June 2022, with one title circulating 19 times with an additional 30 in-library browses in this time period. This paper reports on the books accepted with this donation and their total circulation and/or in-library uses. Selth (1992) argues for the value of in-library browse activity and not just circulation data when librarians consider location changes or weeding. Rose-Wiles (2016) recommends including in-library use statistics to gain an “accurate picture of total circulation and library value, and to inform collection development.” For the 85 Arthur Galston-donated books, there were 163 circulations/in-house uses found. The author believes the donations formed a worthwhile and valuable addition to the library collection.","PeriodicalId":39287,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship","volume":"80 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141655323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kit Whitten, Lauren Boegen, Stephen E. Levine, Wayne Osborn, Elizabeth Griffin, Thurburn Barker, Jennifer Lynn Bartlett, Lindsay Smith Zrull, Daina R. Bouquin, Barbara Kern
Astronomy's extensive collections of photographic glass plates contain historical images and spectra of celestial objects, documenting more than a century of the observable cosmos. Many reveal changes, both sudden (explosive), periodic, or gradual (evolutionary), which is material of immense interest for time-domain studies because of the long time-base they cover. Those early photographic observations also furnished all the basic data which supported our early understanding of the universe, and from which modern stellar classifications have been derived. Once the ubiquitous workhorse detector, plates or film are now replaced by electronic detectors, and systems are modified to take advantage of advances in telescope technology. This change poses challenges of preservation and accessibility for the plates, leading administrators to question the usefulness of the older materials in relation to the cost of their care and preservation. The following paper details many examples of reusing or re-purposing those plates, demonstrates their unique value to modern astronomy and the history of science, and makes a strong case for committing resources towards their long-term preservation and ultimately their comprehensive digitization.
{"title":"Astronomy’s Photographic Glass Plates: Demonstrating Value Through Use Cases","authors":"Kit Whitten, Lauren Boegen, Stephen E. Levine, Wayne Osborn, Elizabeth Griffin, Thurburn Barker, Jennifer Lynn Bartlett, Lindsay Smith Zrull, Daina R. Bouquin, Barbara Kern","doi":"10.29173/istl2759","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2759","url":null,"abstract":"Astronomy's extensive collections of photographic glass plates contain historical images and spectra of celestial objects, documenting more than a century of the observable cosmos. Many reveal changes, both sudden (explosive), periodic, or gradual (evolutionary), which is material of immense interest for time-domain studies because of the long time-base they cover. Those early photographic observations also furnished all the basic data which supported our early understanding of the universe, and from which modern stellar classifications have been derived. Once the ubiquitous workhorse detector, plates or film are now replaced by electronic detectors, and systems are modified to take advantage of advances in telescope technology. This change poses challenges of preservation and accessibility for the plates, leading administrators to question the usefulness of the older materials in relation to the cost of their care and preservation. The following paper details many examples of reusing or re-purposing those plates, demonstrates their unique value to modern astronomy and the history of science, and makes a strong case for committing resources towards their long-term preservation and ultimately their comprehensive digitization.","PeriodicalId":39287,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship","volume":"13 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140672510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A diversity audit of the natural resources monographs took place in the spring and summer of 2022 at the California Polytechnic University, Humboldt Library. The goals of the audit were to construct a diversity audit that could be undertaken with very limited time and personnel availability. The findings have provided the library with important information about diversifying its science collections. This paper covers the audit methods, results, a discussion of the findings, and recommendations on best practices for diversifying science collections.
{"title":"Intentional Inclusivity: Conducting a Diversity Audit on a STEM Monograph Collection","authors":"Janet Calderon","doi":"10.29173/istl2775","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2775","url":null,"abstract":"A diversity audit of the natural resources monographs took place in the spring and summer of 2022 at the California Polytechnic University, Humboldt Library. The goals of the audit were to construct a diversity audit that could be undertaken with very limited time and personnel availability. The findings have provided the library with important information about diversifying its science collections. This paper covers the audit methods, results, a discussion of the findings, and recommendations on best practices for diversifying science collections.","PeriodicalId":39287,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship","volume":"11 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140674218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Technical standards are resources that are important for engineering and engineering technology students due to ABET accreditation requirements and future professional use of the documents. Previous studies have surveyed librarians at Association of Research Libraries (ARL) institutions with engineering programs and librarians at universities with top-ranked engineering programs about standards. This study fills a gap by focusing on librarians at institutions with engineering technology programs. We surveyed 34 academic librarians at institutions with four-year bachelor programs in the disciplines of mechanical engineering technology or electrical and electronics engineering technology to learn about standards access and challenges at their libraries, standards education for students, and librarians’ standards-related professional development experiences and needs. Key findings include: standards access and standards education efforts are skewed towards larger institutions; librarians encounter significant cost challenges in providing standards access; few librarians receive education about standards until moving into their careers; and there is a need for self-paced librarian training materials focused on standards. Further education for librarians about standards and increased standards access has the potential to have a significant impact on many students, given the reach of librarians in their liaison roles.
{"title":"Librarian Perspectives on Technical Standards at Academic Institutions with Engineering Technology Programs","authors":"Margaret Phillips, Erin M. Rowley, Paul McPherson","doi":"10.29173/istl2765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2765","url":null,"abstract":"Technical standards are resources that are important for engineering and engineering technology students due to ABET accreditation requirements and future professional use of the documents. Previous studies have surveyed librarians at Association of Research Libraries (ARL) institutions with engineering programs and librarians at universities with top-ranked engineering programs about standards. This study fills a gap by focusing on librarians at institutions with engineering technology programs. We surveyed 34 academic librarians at institutions with four-year bachelor programs in the disciplines of mechanical engineering technology or electrical and electronics engineering technology to learn about standards access and challenges at their libraries, standards education for students, and librarians’ standards-related professional development experiences and needs. Key findings include: standards access and standards education efforts are skewed towards larger institutions; librarians encounter significant cost challenges in providing standards access; few librarians receive education about standards until moving into their careers; and there is a need for self-paced librarian training materials focused on standards. Further education for librarians about standards and increased standards access has the potential to have a significant impact on many students, given the reach of librarians in their liaison roles. ","PeriodicalId":39287,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship","volume":"2 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140675361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Isabel Altamirano, Ginny Boehme, Jeffra D. Bussmann, Sam Hansen, Nastasha E. Johnson, Sarah Tribelhorn
This Special Issue of Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship (ISTL) on Social Justice came out of a column series that aimed to define social justice concepts and provide contextual examples of them for science and technology librarians. As they were developing the column series, the five authors (Jeffra D. Bussmann, Isabel M. Altamirano, Sam Hansen, Nastasha E. Johnson, and Gr Keer) thought it was also important to highlight the social justice work that was actively being done in science and technology libraries, and thought an ISTL Special Issue was the best way to accomplish this goal. This team reached out to the editorial board of the journal ISTL with their idea and let the board know that their ambition was to continue the conversation they were fortunate enough to begin in ISTL about social justice and science librarianship.
本期《科技图书馆学问题》（ISTL）特刊的主题是 "社会公正"。该系列专栏旨在定义社会公正概念，并为科技图书馆员提供相关实例。在开发该系列专栏的过程中，五位作者（Jeffra D. Bussmann、Isabel M. Altamirano、Sam Hansen、Nastasha E. Johnson 和 Gr Keer）认为强调科技图书馆正在积极开展的社会公正工作也很重要，并认为 ISTL 特刊是实现这一目标的最佳途径。这个团队向《ISTL》杂志编辑部提出了他们的想法，并让编辑部知道他们的雄心壮志是要继续他们有幸在《ISTL》上开始的关于社会公正和科学图书馆学的对话。
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The main letter from the editors of this special issue ends with a very optimistic message about the potential "long future of social justice research...in the online pages of ISTL." However, recent events have prompted us to temper this with an open acknowledgement of the difficult political context of this research.
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