Transforming Libraries

Author : Crystal Renfro,Cheryl Stiles
Publisher : Assoc of College & Research Libraries
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES
ISBN : 0838946062

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Transforming Libraries to Serve Graduate Students by Crystal Renfro,Cheryl Stiles Pdf

A practical atlas of how librarians around the world are serving the dynamic academics that are today's graduate students. In four sections--One Size Does Not Fit All: Services by Discipline, Degree, and Delivery Method; Librarian Functions and Spaces Transformed to Meet Graduate Students' Needs; More Than Just Information Literacy: Workshops and Data Services; and Partnerships--readers will discover a plethora of programs and ideas gleaned directly from experienced librarians working at some of the top academic institutions, and explore the power of leveraging their library initiatives through partnerships with other university units. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, graduate students have comprised between 14 and 15 percent of all students enrolled in higher education since 2000, and are expected to exceed 3,300,000 students in 2020. While the traditional graduate student starting their fifth consecutive year of study still populates university campuses, graduate students also include seasoned professionals seeking an advanced degree to further career goals, career changers, international students, and online-only students. Each grad student comes with their own levels of expertise, challenging librarians to provide targeted help aligned with the expectations of their specific program of study. Transforming Libraries to Serve Graduate Students incorporates the experiences of librarians from across the United States, Canada, and Europe into thirty-four chapters packed with programs, best practices, and ideas readers can implement in their own libraries.

Author : Julie Biando Edwards,Melissa S. Robinson,Kelley Rae Unger
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810891821

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Transforming Libraries, Building Communities by Julie Biando Edwards,Melissa S. Robinson,Kelley Rae Unger Pdf

This book is for those moving their library beyond places to find information. Written by practicing public librarians and an academic librarian with an interest in public libraries, the book focuses on how public libraries can become more community centered and, by doing so, how they can transform both themselves and their communities. The authors argue that focusing on building community through innovative and responsive services and programs will be the best way for the public library to reposition itself in the years to come.

Author : Ron Starker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-20
Category : Information services
ISBN : 1945167300

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Transforming Libraries by Ron Starker Pdf

Tips, tools, strategies to make libraries relevant in the digital age. Transforming Libraries reevaluates learning spaces and research tools. Exploring opportunities to expand the way schools use libraries today, the book includes resources and ideas for adding audio and video creation spaces. Make your library a high-touch, high-tech, user-friendly gathering space.

Author : William G. Jones
Publisher : Association of Research Libr
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015042997851

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Transforming Libraries by William G. Jones Pdf

Author : Barbara Dewey
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781780630380

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Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society by Barbara Dewey Pdf

Transforming Research Libraries for the Global Knowledge Society explores critical aspects of research library transformation needed for successful transition into the 21st century multicultural environment. The book is written by leaders in the field who have real world experience with transformational change and thought-provoking ideas for the future of research libraries, academic librarianship, research collections, and the changing nature of global scholarship within a higher education context. Authors are leaders in the research libraries field from a variety of countries Thought provoking chapters will help guide research library transformation globally Contains a diversity of thinking on research librarianship in the 21st century

Author : Michelle Flinchbaugh,Chuck Thomas,Rob Tench
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781612495798

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Transforming Acquisitions and Collection Services by Michelle Flinchbaugh,Chuck Thomas,Rob Tench Pdf

This book explores ways in which libraries can reach new levels of service, quality, and efficiency while minimizing cost by collaborating in acquisitions. In consortial acquisitions, a number of libraries work together, usually in an existing library consortia, to leverage size to support acquisitions in each individual library. In cross-functional acquisitions, acquisitions collaborates to support other library functions. For the library acquisitions manager, technical services manager, or the library director, awareness of different options for effective consortial and cross-functional acquisitions allows for the optimization of staff and resources to reach goals. This work presents those options in the form of case studies as well as useful analysis of the benefits and challenges of each. By supporting each other’s acquisitions services in a consortium, libraries leverage size to get better prices, and share systems and expertise to maximize resources while minimizing costs. Within libraries, the acquisitions function can be combined with other library functions in a unit with more than one purpose, or acquisitions can develop a close working relationship with another unit to support their work. This book surveys practice at different libraries and at different library consortia, and presents a detailed description and analysis of a variety of practices for how acquisitions units support each other within a consortium, and how they work with other library units, specifically collection management, cataloging, interlibrary loan, and the digital repository, in the form of case studies. A final section of the book covers fundamentals of collaboration.

Author : GraceAnne A. DeCandido
Publisher : Association of Research Libr
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015043225948

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Transforming Libraries by GraceAnne A. DeCandido Pdf

Author : Carroll Wetzel Wilkinson,Courtney Bruch
Publisher : Assoc of Cllge & Rsrch Libr
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838986035

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Transforming Information Literacy Programs by Carroll Wetzel Wilkinson,Courtney Bruch Pdf

The book raises a broad scope of themes including the intellectual, psychological, cultural, definitional and structural issues that academic instruction librarians face in higher education environments. The chapters in this book represent the voices of eight instruction librarians, including two Immersion faculty members. Other perspectives come from a library dean, a library school faculty member, a library coordinator of school library media certification programs, and a director emerita from a School of Education.

Author : Pete McDonnell
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081007785

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The Experiential Library by Pete McDonnell Pdf

The Experiential Library: Transforming Academic and Research Libraries through the Power of Experiential Learning features contributions—in a relatively conversational, practical, and "how-to" format—from various academic libraries across broad educational levels that have implemented experiential learning programs, services, or resources to enhance the learning and development of both students and library employees. As academic libraries and academic librarians are seeking ways to transform themselves and create collaborative synergies within and without their institutions, this timely book suggests exciting ways to integrate experiential learning into the library’s offerings. Ranging from integrated service learning and Information Literacy instruction that "takes the class out of the classroom," to unique experiential approaches to programming like Course Exhibits and the Human Library, the book is a one-stop-shop for libraries looking to expand their repertoire. It will also help them create connections between experiential learning and their institutions' missions and contributions to student success, by grounding these programs and services on a sure methodological footing. Librarians and educators wishing to learn more about the connections between experiential learning/experiential education and academic libraries would benefit from the advice from authors in this book. Covers experiential learning for academic and research libraries Presents diverse aspects of experiential learning in academic libraries across the spectrum of educational levels Offers a one-stop-shop for librarians keen on bringing experiential learning to their institutions Adds to current conversations in both LIS and experiential education, enabling further synergies in both disciplines

Author : Dr. Bina Medhi Lahkar
Publisher : Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788195608270

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Souvenir: 69th ILA International Conference on Building the Future: Transforming Libraries for Sustainability through Capacity Building by Dr. Bina Medhi Lahkar Pdf

Author : Shari Laster,Lorrie McAllister
Publisher : ALA Editions
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838948820

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Transforming Print by Shari Laster,Lorrie McAllister Pdf

In this book, collection management staff at academic libraries will find fertile ideas for transforming print collections to become more engaging and widely used by the diverse communities they serve.

Author : Fernández-Marcial, Viviana,González-Solar, Llarina
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781799845478

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Cases on Research Support Services in Academic Libraries by Fernández-Marcial, Viviana,González-Solar, Llarina Pdf

Academic libraries have traditionally had two key functions, to support teaching and to support research. In an evolving and competitive university environment, along with the emergence of various technologies and substantial changes in scientific communication, university management has reached a turning point. Academic libraries are facing a paradigm shift in the role they need to play to achieve the research objectives of universities. Research support services in academic libraries have evolved as a response to these changes. They are heterogeneous, adapt to their university culture, adopt different points of view, take different approaches in their organizational structures, and include a diverse catalog of activities. Having an overview of different experiences will allow libraries to adopt best practices, redefine services, and even establish new management and collaboration models. Cases on Research Support Services in Academic Libraries is a critical scholarly resource that uses case studies to systematize the experiences of research support services in academic libraries for the support of higher education faculty. The cases focus on such items as the role of technology and its impact as well as how these services help to improve the excellence of universities. Featuring a wide range of topics such as library services, data management, and open science, this book is ideal for librarians, academicians, professionals, researchers, and students.

Author : Petra Hauke,Karen Latimer,Robert Niess
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110679724

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New Libraries in Old Buildings by Petra Hauke,Karen Latimer,Robert Niess Pdf

This book focuses on difficulties and opportunities in revitalization of old, derelict or abandoned buildings into a library and investigates the transformation of buildings which originally had a different purpose. The publication shows worldwide best practice examples from different types of libraries in historic environments, both urban and rural, while maintaining a focus on sustainability concerning the architecture and interior design.

Author : Valerie Freeman,Rebecca Freeman
Publisher : Chandos Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780081012987

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Creating a New Library by Valerie Freeman,Rebecca Freeman Pdf

Creating a New Library: Recipes for Transformation offers ways to make your library group space into one conducive to transformational learning. The book is structured as a cookbook with an introduction to the idea, then directions on its execution. Next, the book gives tips on how to adapt each ‘recipe’ to fit other specific needs, including other kinds of libraries. The layout follows three strands: space, community, and outreach. Each section includes five elements critical to transforming spaces:, fun, stimulation, safety, freedom, and personal. From providing coffee in the morning, to a full Personal Librarian program, this book presents useful and engaging ideas for transformational learning. Enables and encourage transformational learning in academic and research libraries Presents practical ideas in the style of a cookbook, recipes that can be readily applied to a variety of sites and situations Gives useful insight and ideas relevant to different kinds of libraries, including academic and research libraries Suggests fun, quirky, and practical ideas for your library

Author : Mary Davis Fournier,Ostman Sarah
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838948323

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Ask, Listen, Empower by Mary Davis Fournier,Ostman Sarah Pdf

Foreword by Tracie D. Hall Community engagement isn’t simply an important component of a successful library—it’s the foundation upon which every service, offering, and initiative rests. Working collaboratively with community members—be they library customers, residents, faculty, students or partner organizations— ensures that the library works, period. This important resource from ALA’s Public Programs Office (PPO) provides targeted guidance on how libraries can effectively engage with the public to address a range of issues for the betterment of their community, whether it is a city, neighborhood, campus, or something else. Featuring contributions by leaders active in library-led community engagement, it’s designed to be equally useful as a teaching text for LIS students and a go-to handbook for current programming, adult services, and outreach library staff. Balancing practical tools with case studies and stories from field, this collection explores such key topics as why libraries belong in the community engagement realm; getting the support of board and staff; how to understand your community; the ethics and challenges of engaging often unreached segments of the community; identifying and building engaged partnerships; collections and community engagement; engaged programming; and outcome measurement.