Auburn University Libraries: Recent submissions
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Simplifying Library Value for Non-Library Development Officers and Staff
(2015-07-01)
With the rise of evidenced based budgeting the need for nontechnical illustration has become increasingly important for telling the story of library place within the academic community. Because librarians tend to speak ...
In-Service Teachers and their Information- Seeking Habits: Does Library Instruction Show a Relationship to Information-Seeking Habits for Professional Use?
(2015-06-05)
This study describes an investigation of the information-seeking habits of in-service teachers specifically
in the context of seeking information for their professional practice. Data were also collected to investigate ...
Developing a Juvenile Literature Collection in an Academic Library
(2015-06-03)
Maintaining a juvenile collection in a university setting requires a careful consideration of both the juvenile
materials market and the academic uses of juvenile materials. Because juvenile materials can range
from ...
The Information-Seeking Habits of In-Service Educators
(2015-06-02)
Research on information literacy and educators has focused on preservice educators and learning information literacy skills. Little research exists on in-service educators and their information literacy skills. Purposes ...
Assessing Class and Course Libguides According to Bloom’s Revised and Digital Taxonomies
(2015-06-01)
Given the current popularity and prevalence of Springshare’s Libguides, and the ability to create subsequent class or course guides, questions arise about the effectiveness of such pages. Librarians have expended time and ...
“This Actually Happened”: An Analysis of Librarians’ Responses to a Survey about Racial Microaggressions
(2015-05-21)
Racial microaggressions are subtle, derogatory messages conveyed to people of color. While often delivered unconsciously, these persistent and pervasive negative messages can have devastating effects on individuals and ...
Teaching Students the How and Why of Source Evaluation: Pedagogies that Empower Communities of Learning and Scholarship
(2015-05-21)
Evaluating information sources is an essential part of the research process, but many students fail to grasp its importance. In order to sustain and participate in the research practices that create new knowledge, students ...
Look What’s under Our Tent: A Fresh Approach to Library Orientations
(2015-05-15)
Auburn University Libraries is exploring new ways to reach users by rethinking and redefining traditional library orientations and open houses. Last year’s “Tailgate at the Library” event, held at the beginning of Fall ...
Peer review of teaching: Best practices for a non-programmatic approach
(2015-02-16)
Many academic librarians who provide library instruction have never received formal training in educational theory and methods. In an effort to bridge this gap and improve the teaching skills of instruction librarians, ...
Search Engine Queries Used to Locate Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Differences for Local and Non-Local Users
(2015-01-15)
This study examines two research questions: (1) What search engine queries lead users to the Auburn University Electronic Theses and Dissertations (AUETDs) collection? (2) Do these queries vary for users in different ...
Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Differences in Behavior for Local and Non-Local Users
(2015-01-15)
This study examines two research questions: (1) How do users in different locations find Auburn University Electronic Theses and Dissertations? (2) Do users in different locations interact differently with the collection ...
Because You're You: Factors Influencing Item Selection in a Digital Sheet Music Collection
(2015-01-15)
The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing user selection of individual works in a collection of digitized sheet music. Google Analytics page view data were grouped by source (directing link) and correlated ...
Embargo Periods: How Do They Affect the Use of Electronic Theses and Dissertations?
(2015-01-15)
Embargo periods for Electronic Thesis and Dissertations (ETDs) collections are usually discussed from the point of view of publishers and/or submitters, not that of digital library end-users. This poster examines the impact ...
Comparing Apples to Apples? Examining User Behavior for an Open-Access ETDs Collection vs. ProQuest
(2015-01-15)
Many institutions that maintain their own open-access repository for Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) also deposit ETDs into the vendor database ProQuest Theses & Dissertations. Since ETDs are the products of ...
When Will We Use this in Real Life?: Problem-Based Learning and Its Use in Effective Information Literacy Instruction
(2014-10-27)
Have you thought about using real world problems in your library instruction classroom? Modeling real world scenarios can increase student
engagement and provide context to show students how they can use library
skills ...
Transforming Students Through Two Literacies: The Integration of Sustainability Literacy into Information Literacy Classes
(2014-07-30)
The adoption of sustainable practices by colleges and universities continues to grow, with over 600 presidents and leaders in higher education signing the Presidents' Climate Commitment. As part of this commitment, ...
Connecting with Health Science Students and Faculty to Facilitate the Design of a Mobile Library Website
(2014-07-29)
Observing increasing usage of smartphones by students and faculty of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, librarians at Rowland Medical Library decided to explore student and faculty interest in a mobile website ...
The Management and Support of Outreach in Academic Libraries
(2014-07-27)
The promotion of services in academic libraries often falls under the purview of outreach. This paper explores a number of questions regarding library outreach, specifically how libraries manage and support the marketing ...
Use What You Have: Authentic Assessment of In-Class Activities
(2014-07-27)
The purpose of this paper is to share a practical approach to formative, authentic
assessment of Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) outcomes within individual
sessions of course-integrated ...
Assessment and Change Leadership in an Academic Library Department: A Case Study
(2014-07-27)
The purpose of this paper is to report an academic library’s efforts to introduce
course-integrated assessment into its library instruction program. Applying a leadership change
model to the process allows ...