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Scholarly Commons at Miami University: Recent submissions
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Raw Data for "Dynamic polymer nanocomposites towards strain sensors and customizable resistors"
Raw Data for the Manuscript: "Dynamic polymer nanocomposites towards strain sensors and customizable resistors" -
Raw Data for "PET-RAFT Polymerization of Star Polymers with Folded ortho-Phenylene Cores"
Raw Data for "PET-RAFT Polymerization of Star Polymers with Folded ortho-Phenylene Cores" -
Current Workforce and Quality Challenges in New York State Nursing Homes
This study provides background information about the current workforce and quality challenges faced by New York’s nursing homes. Findings show New York nursing homes saw an increase of 23% in operating expenditures, which ... -
Growing Together: Legitimizing creativity through cross-departmental collaboration
Technical Services (TS) Staff have been interested in learning more about other departments and using the tools the library has to offer, but can lack the freedom to engage during their scheduled hours. TS has scheduled ... -
Planning your Technical Services Retreat: Have fun and get stuff done!
The Technical Services (TS) Librarians were looking for ways to support staff’s professional development and growth. They hit on the idea of a TS Retreat and began research and planning. Initial research showed that retreats ... -
Raw Data for "Chemically Fueled Reinforcement of Polymer Hydrogels"
Raw Data for "Chemically Fueled Reinforcement of Polymer Hydrogels" -
Raw Data for "Photons and Photocatalysts as limiting reagents for PET-RAFT photopolymerization"
Raw Data for the Manuscript "Photons and photocatalysts as limiting reagents for PET-RAFT photopolymerization" -
Raw Data for "Polymer Modification of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Impacts its Ability to Bind Key Receptor"
Raw Experimental Data for the Paper "Polymer Modification of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Impacts its Ability to Bind Key Receptor" -
Creating Inclusive Makerspaces
As more universities embrace makerspaces as catalysts for creativity and innovation, the higher education community has the opportunity to address issues of inclusivity and intentionally create spaces that encourage ... -
Demonstrating Impact of Library Makerspaces: Examples and Future Directions
A common challenge for library makerspace organizers is demonstrating the value and impact of makerspaces to administrators, patrons, communities, and even other library staff. The value of makerspaces can be difficult to ... -
Creating in Quarantine: Making Online During COVID-19
During spring 2020, universities found themselves navigating an unprecedented and sudden shift to online learning. Librarians play a crucial role in connecting students and faculty with digital tools and resources during ... -
Making Connections: Multidisciplinary Makerspace Curriculum Integrations
By partnering with faculty to incorporate maker learning into the curriculum, academic makerspace organizers have a unique opportunity to impact scholarship across their institutions. Maker-centered learning is beneficial ... -
Making Changes: Sustaining Innovative Services During a Pandemic
Many libraries across the country are faced with the challenge of re-opening our doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some might encounter budget cuts, while at the same time the pressure to meet our universities’ ... -
A Series of Fortunate Events: Planning Great Maker Events
No matter the type of makerspace, holding maker events can be a key tool for attracting new users, securing funding from stakeholders, and building a community in your space. However, coordinating effective and inclusive ... -
Maker Literacy & the ACRL Framework
Academic library makerspaces enable maker-centered learning experiences that hold enduring benefits to students from all fields of study. Some may wonder, however, how maker literacy fits within traditional library information ... -
Building Library Communities through Makerspace Engagement
Makerspaces and other experiential learning labs are a growing addition to libraries of all types. But in order to ensure they are a lasting part of library services, these spaces must be more than just the technology and ... -
An Inclusive and Creative Service for Experiential Learning
As workforce requirements continue to transform, innovation and experiential learning are increasingly important topics in higher education. In this presentation, we showcase how a university library department has leveraged ... -
Makerspaces: Hubs for Interdisciplinary Learning
Makerspaces and maker-centered instruction continue to grow in academic libraries. However, it may not always be clear how makerspaces support the missions of academic libraries, or how they further the goals of information ... -
Ideas for Action: Creating and Collaborating for Inclusive Teaching
The process of embedding anti-racist practices into library instruction is vitally important, especially as we and our students navigate ongoing systemic injustices at our institutions, in our communities, and on a national ... -
Remaking the Makerspace: Transformational Student Training
In a library makerspace, student training can be less straightforward than traditional library environments. Students are required to be aware of a wide variety of tools, techniques, software, and patron interactions. ...