Pub Date : 2022-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2140464
Elena S. Azadbakht, Rayla E. Tokarz
Abstract Academic librarians are leading credit-bearing courses to improve information literacy skills. Librarians at the University of Nevada, Reno teach an Honors College course focused on discovering research in multiple disciplines. This course was converted from a 1-credit course to a 3-credit course. Positive updates to the new course included more flexibility, new content and assignments, and more time to discuss a variety of disciplines. Changes to be revisited for future iterations include rescheduling units and assignments and developing more instructor knowledge of research methods. Teaching a semester-long credit-bearing course helps librarians experiment with teaching strategies that cannot be completed in one-shot instruction sessions.
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Pub Date : 2022-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2152516
Paizha Stoothoff, Kendall Faulkner
Abstract Common read programs are a popular way for organizations to bring their community together. Through thoughtful book selection and event design, common read programs can facilitate camaraderie and discussion around a book’s story and themes. This paper describes how the common read program at California State University, Los Angeles shifted from an in-person to a fully online program during the COVID-19 pandemic (academic year 2020–2021). The authors suggest that an online common read program offers unique benefits and can be as engaging as an in-person program when it is informed by the interests and needs of students and other community members. Common reads, book selection, event planning, and lessons learned are examined.
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Pub Date : 2022-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2149439
Roxanne Backowski, Kate Hinnant, Liliana LaValle
Abstract Plain Language is writing intended to be easily comprehensible by its intended audience. Used in government, legal, medical, and now educational writing, the primary goals of Plain Language are greater usability and equitable access. Current practices of describing databases to library users prioritizes marketing language and targets an audience of experts. In this article, the authors share applying Plain Language to library database descriptions to make them more understandable to novice undergraduate researchers. In revising the entire database list using Plain Language principles, they identified best practices for database descriptions. Initial usability results from the project are included.
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Pub Date : 2022-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2151542
Diana K. Wakimoto
Abstract Internal communication—communication among those working in the library—is vital to the engagement, success, and functioning of library employees and departments. However, it has received far less attention than external communication (e.g., promotional and outreach efforts to the academic community). This exploratory study surveyed academic libraries in the United States to determine common themes and potential ways to improve internal library communication. Recurring themes around challenges and effectiveness of internal communications remained consistent, regardless of library size or librarian role.
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Pub Date : 2022-10-02DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2144579
L. Day, K. Flynn
Abstract This case study focuses on the importance of library liaison and teaching faculty collaborations, specifically in communication sciences and disorders. The ongoing, three-year collaboration emphasized enhancing Communication Sciences and Disorders curricula to facilitate students in acquiring the necessary research skills during their first-, second-, and third-year of undergraduate studies so that they can efficiently transition to graduate school and then to function as skilled clinicians who comprehend, value, and utilize research skills that support them using evidence-based practice.
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Pub Date : 2022-08-15DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2089937
Brandee J. Idleman
Abstract Despite continued attention from academic librarians, many college students lack essential information literacy (IL) skills required for academic success. New approaches to IL instruction recognize the traditional “one-shot” is not a sufficient strategy. This paper presents the findings of a qualitative Action Research study that investigated how the availability of asynchronous learning modules in Canvas impacts IL learning among community college students. Results indicate that leveraging the existing technology of the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) is a pragmatic and effective approach to extending IL learning beyond the “one-shot,” and that it facilitates the embedding of IL learning that may contribute to student success.
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Pub Date : 2022-07-21DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2092574
C. McEvilly
Abstract National data sets can be used by a librarian to compare library collection (materials) spending to that of similar schools, even if the librarian has little or no experience in statistics or database management tools. Percentile rank is a simple descriptive statistic that provides a way to present data with maximum impact on faculty and administrators who make funding decisions. Librarians must combine knowledge of their local circumstances with a basic understanding of the structure of the datasets. The article will focus on step-by-step methodologies, illustrated as they were used at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. While the examples used were budgetary, similar methodologies can be used to compare library services between various institutions.
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Pub Date : 2022-06-15DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2022.2087201
J. Scoulas
Abstract How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect first-year college students’ library experience and how did their experience affect their GPA? By employing both quantitative and qualitative data collected at a public research university during spring 2021, this article found that first-year students rarely used the physical library, used the online library more often than other undergraduates, perceived the library as having a positive impact on their coursework, and determined that the online library resources and services were a primary contributor to their academic performance. Recommendations on how to improve library service and avenues for future research are provided.
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Pub Date : 2021-12-24DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2021.2017811
James E. Murphy, Z. Premji, Rhiannon Jones
Abstract Personal librarian programs have been used in academic libraries since 1984, peaking in prevalence in the 2010s, and although assessment varies, they have shown to be a successful student engagement program in academic libraries. To survey and compile these programs for future program development, the authors comprehensively reviewed published literature on academic library programs categorized as personal librarian programs using scoping review methodology. Sources searched were Academic Search Complete, Web of Science core collection, Library and Information Science Abstracts, Library and Information Science Sources, Education Research Complete, monographs, conference proceedings, and gray literature. Programs were primarily in North America, with eighteen in the U.S., four in Canada and one in South Africa. The authors found that a plan of assessment should be in place before embarking on a personal librarian program. By reviewing the various models of personal librarian programs, the authors hope that this scoping review will assist librarians in selecting the appropriate model for their academic institution.
个人图书馆员计划自1984年以来一直在大学图书馆中使用，在2010年代达到顶峰，尽管评估各不相同，但它们已被证明是大学图书馆中成功的学生参与计划。为了对这些项目进行调查和编制，以供未来项目发展之用，作者使用范围审查方法全面审查了学术图书馆项目分类为个人图书馆员项目的已发表文献。搜索的来源包括学术检索完整版、Web of Science核心馆藏、图书馆与信息科学摘要、图书馆与信息科学资源、教育研究完整版、专著、会议记录和灰色文献。这些项目主要在北美，美国有18个，加拿大有4个，南非有1个。作者发现，在开始个人图书馆员计划之前，应该制定一个评估计划。通过对个人图书馆员计划的各种模式的回顾，作者希望这种范围的回顾将有助于图书馆员为其学术机构选择合适的模式。
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Pub Date : 2021-10-29DOI: 10.1080/10691316.2021.1995921
Stan Trembach, Liya Deng
Abstract An integral part of the higher education enterprise, academic libraries found themselves at the epicenter of the response to the impacts of the novel coronavirus outbreak in early spring 2020. This two-phase study investigates how selected regional academic libraries across the United States have been coping with the challenges inflicted by COVID-19, including changing modes of service delivery, the need to provide adequate technology infrastructure, health and safety concerns, and the feelings of anxiety and isolation by library employees. The study demonstrates that these challenges can be overcome with transparent communication, resilient employees, proactive decision-making, and adaptive organizational culture.
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