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Paul Dickey, Poet
(2011-10-26)Paul Dickey, poet from Omaha, Neb. and WSU alumnus, reads new and published poetry (from "They Say This is How Death Came Into the World"). -
Peer review of teaching
(Communications in Information Literacy, 2014)Many academic librarians who provide library instruction have never received formal training in educational theory and methods. To bridge this gap and improve the teaching skills of instruction librarians, some academic ... -
Perfection isn't the goal, right? Reflections from early-career librarians on adapting the one-shot to an online environment
(2021-05-13)This presentation is a reflection of three early-career librarians from different universities on the pivot from in-person to online one-shot instruction due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Presenters will discuss how adapting ... -
The perspective on Luther from a Lutheran historian
(K-REx, 2016-05-26)Ernest G. Schwiebert (b. 1895 – d. 2000) numbered among the Reformation and medieval historians of the early twentieth century who came out of the Ivy League; in his specific case, Cornell. Schwiebert’s legacy places him ... -
Peter Barnes and the nature of authority
(Ottawa National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada,[1999], 1998)Peter Barnes (1931-2004) was among the most theatrically-minded playwrights of the contemporary non-musical stage in England. His work makes use of virtually every element of theatre: spectacle, music, dance, heightened ... -
Phenomenological reduction and emergent design: Complementary methods for leadership narrative interpretation and metanarrative development
(International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, 2007-03)The author's intent in this paper is to discuss new methods for conducting research on and connecting the works of chaos and complexity theorists with interpretive, hermeneutical, and phenomenological theorists as a ... -
Preferred political, social, and technological characteristics of electronic resources (ER) librarians
(Taylor & Francis, 2007)The digital revolution has created a need for a new type of professional called the electronic resources (ER) librarian. This chapter traces the development of this new position in academic libraries, identifies preferred ... -
Preparing for renovation: Estimating shelf occupancy to inform decision making regarding the redevelopment of library space
(Routledge, 2016)University Library at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is in the process of repurposing space currently occupied by the print collection. To prepare for further reallocation of library space, reliable ... -
Prioritizing Accessibility in the E-Resources Procurement Lifecycle: VPATs as a Practical Tool for E-Resource Acquisitions and Remediation Workflows at Academic Libraries
(Taylor & Francis, 2020-02-20)Libraries within academic institutions need to comply with federal disability law. Specifically, the Section 508 Amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires electronic and information technology to be fully ... -
Project based learning: Faculty and librarian partners in pedagogy
(2013-03-18)This [poster]session will define Project-Based Learning (PBL), including the methodology, structure, resources, and ideas for collaboration between teachers, faculty and librarians. Project-Based Learning provides for ... -
Promoting Library Advocacy, Diversity, Family Literacy, and Global Outreach
(ALA (American Library Association) Annual Conference 2011., 2011-06-25)The Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) is an ALA affiliate. In the 2011 Poster Session at the Diversity and Outreach Fair, CALA will showcase its mission, programs and services to diverse people of all ages, ... -
Promoting university inventors: Patent collection in Shocker Open Access Repository
(New Prairie Press, 2020)Wichita State University is known for its advances in STEM research for many decades, but there were few inventions patented by WSU. In recent years, commercialization of the results of applied research, especially ... -
Purveying Patriotic Pageantry: The Civil War Sanitary Fairs in New York
(The New York State Historical Association, 2012)This article examines the five Civil War sanitary fairs that took place in New York State from December 1863 to April 1864. More fairs were held in New York than any other state, not surprising since it was the largest, ... -
Qualitative content analysis: A reflection
(ACRL, 2020-10-13)Like many public services librarians, we spend much of our time focused on improving service quality. We think of excellent service quality as meeting or exceeding customer expectations consistently over time. One approach ... -
Quantitative research methods in chaos and complexity: from probability to post hoc regression analyses
(University of Alberta, 2013)In addition to qualitative methods presented in chaos and complexity theories in educational research, this article addresses quantitative methods that may show potential for future research studies. Although much in the ... -
RDA Training I: A Gentle Introduction
(Wichita State University Libraries, 2011-05-17)This presentation gives a gentle introduction to the new cataloging standard “Resource Description and Access” (RDA). It starts from the conceptual models and principles RDA is built on and the rationale to switch from ... -
Reaching youth through diverse collections
(2012-09-21)Do our collections reflect the diverse youth we serve? We present the preliminary results of a nationwide assessment on how collections reflect experiences of youth of different ethnicities, sexual orientations, and ... -
A regression model of predictor variables on critical reflection in the classroom: Integration of the Critical Incident Questionnaire and the Framework for Reflective Thinking
(Elsevier Publishing, 2008-11)This research study investigates the influence of independent variables on students’ critical reflection scores in a library instruction program. A student sample (n= 321), enrolled in English Composition II courses, ... -
Repository services for students, faculty, and research administration
(Kansas Library Association, 2012-04-12)Institutional repository services are a fast growing new academic library service. Unlike other library services focused on delivering information created elsewhere, institutional repository services concentrate on collecting, ...