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Using Google Glass to Teach Privacy (and sharing)
(2015-02-22)Google Glass is Google’s latest consumer technology and is a wearable, head mounted computer that acts like a voice-activated, hands free smartphone. Hailed by some and reviled by others, Glass provides a peek into the ... -
Using LibGuides 2.0 & Video Creation Tools to Provide Distance Learning
How do we ensure students have access to library instruction and librarian support when they’re in an online course? Learn tips for using LibGuides and video creation tools to offer information literacy and library ... -
Using LibGuides in Technical Services
Technical services departments in academic libraries have struggled to communicate effectively with other library departments, particularly public services departments. As academic libraries acquire large numbers of digital ... -
Using LibGuides to Promote Communication Between Public and Technical Services
Chapter 8 of Reengineering the Library, an ALCTS Monograph (edited by George Stachokas). -
Using Visual Literacy to Demonstrate the Impact of Technological Space
Learn how we assessed the visual literacy skills of students in relation to the use of our technological spaces in the Libraries. We will share the rubric we created to assess student poster presentations at the annual ... -
Utilizing Usage Statistics
This session guides attendees through a series of potential options to put usage data to work. It provides an overview of 3 major usage areas—analyzing, sharing, and re-purposing—and the tools and tips appropriate for each ... -
The Value of Purchasing E-book Collections from a Large Publisher
(2013-06-04)The academic e-book market is in the midst of rapid change and development. While e-books are still a relatively small percentage of library collections, sales are growing and libraries appear ready to ramp up their e-book ... -
The Value of Purchasing E-Books From a Large Publisher (Springer E-Books)
(2014-05-13)Presentation given at the Charleston Conference on November 3, 2011. Usage analysis of Springer e-books at Miami University Libraries. -
The Value of Purchasing E-Books From a Large Publisher: A Usage-based Analysis of Oxford University Press E-Books
(2014-05-13)Presentation given at the Acquisitions Institute (Timberline) on May 20, 2012. Usage analysis of Oxford University Press e-books at Miami University Libraries. -
Video Streaming Tips & Learnings
Integrating Kaltura into already existing systems, as well as guidance on copyright issues. -
Visual Literacy Assessment: Engaging Students to Improve Success
Does library engagement of students contribute to their success? This poster will highlight our study of the impact of library services on the development of visual literacy skills. Our research process and results will ... -
Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Student’s Desire for Textbooks & the Library Budget
This chapter provides an overview of how academic libraries can adequately budget for and manage textbooks circulated to students through a print course reserve service. -
What Information Literacy Means to Me: Collaborating with Faculty to Understand Student Perceptions of Information Literacy
This presentation recounts the experiences of The Faculty Learning Community for Improving Student Research Literacy, a community of professors and librarians at Miami University (Oxford, OH). Community members created a ... -
When Librarians Rank Last: First-Year Student Research Readiness, Library Intimidation & High School Experiences
What happens when high school students don't have access to librarians? In fall 2021 we conducted a survey of first-year students at two Ohio public universities. We hoped to learn about incoming first-year students' ... -
When You're Forced to Go Digital: Zinemaking Online
In spring 2020, universities found themselves navigating an unprecedented and sudden shift to online learning. Librarians have played a crucial role in connecting students and faculty with digital tools and resources during ... -
Where do we go from here? Expanding the reach of your gaming events
"This chapter utilizes case studies from various institutions to explore methods of deepening student engagement with games. We begin with exploring ways to engage with student input, then move into how games can support ... -
Will Lightning Strike?
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With the Help of Students and Donors
(2015-01-30)This poster featured reflections on the first eighteen months of a long-term student-powered project to digitize a large and still-growing cultural heritage collection. Included were strategies developed for anticipating ...