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Item Open Access 1st We Build Them, Then What? : The Future of Institutional Repositories(University of Oregon Libraries, 2005-11-22) Hixson, Carol G.The article discusses the current state of IR development and outlines a direction that IRs in the U.S. can effectively take.Item Open Access Accessing GIS Data for Oregon through the Internet(2003-06-19T19:59:23Z) Nicholson, Andrew; Sproles, EricFinding accurate and useful data is one of the biggest challenges in working with GIS. Although free GIS data is available over the internet, few web sites provide an easy-to-use, navigable interface, which allows the user to find what they want. The University of Oregon Libraries sought to remedy this problem when it wanted to provide access to its own collection of geospatial datasets. By incorporating technologies, such as Flash, SQL, and the php web environment, the University of Oregon Libraries has produced a set of attractive, easy to use web indexes for use by students and the Oregon public. While the indexes provide downloadable links and information for datasets, the Libraries plan on utilizing these indexes as a foundation for providing access to aerial photos, maps and other GIS data.Item Open Access Adapting Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Library Instruction: Using customized tools to support peer mentoring and observation(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), 2019) Oberlies, Mary K.; Buxton, Kristin; Zeidman-Karpinski, AnnieTo improve the quality of our instruction, and to contribute to student success, we designed an instructional development program using peer mentoring and observation grounded in evidence-based practices. We identified three methods of peer observation and mentoring to create an innovative progressively in-depth program that helps librarians understand what is happening in the classroom, and works within a community of practice to identify ways to improve the quality of our instruction. These tools, used in higher education, were then customized to work for information literacy instruction: Teaching Squares, the Teaching Practices Inventory - Information Literacy Instruction, and the Classroom Observation Protocol for Information Literacy. These tools help librarians identify evidence-based practices, understand what occurred in their classrooms, and lead to student-focused teaching. This article discusses the development of these tools and initial findingsItem Open Access Advances in Serials Management, Volume 7 (Book review)(Elsevier Science, Inc., 2001-09) Grenci, Mary C.; Hepfer, Cindy; Malinowski, Teresa; Gammon, JuliaItem Open Access Afterword(UC Berkeley, 2022-02-01) Lee, Corliss S.; Lym, BrianWhile working on this book, we encountered other intriguing writings that also offered practical approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries. We also found ourselves asking more questions that we hope other library researchers will someday answer. This afterword is by no means a comprehensive overview of DEI initiatives in libraries. Although recommendations are summarized here, the articles all deserve a fuller reading.Item Open Access Against the Odds: Reflections on Asian American Identity and Multicultural, Shared Leadership in Academic Libraries(Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 2017-03-28) Lim, AdrieneThe author of this essay describes her personal experiences as an Asian American woman, and the influence of these experiences on the multicultural, shared-leadership practice she brings to academic libraries. Drawing upon over two decades of library management and leadership experience, the author reflects upon the reasons why more Asian Americans and members of other marginalized groups are needed within academic library leadership, and why existing biases and persistent discrimination have made it difficult for them to attain these roles.Item Open Access ALFIN en México: Information Professionals' Approach to Teaching Information Literacy(SALALM LXIII, 2018-07-02) Maxson, Bronwen K.; Reyes, Betsaida M.; Hicks, AlisonAccording to IIE, the numbers of international students studying in the US has been growing every year for the past 12 years. Since 2% of all international students come Mexico thus the study will focus on this country. In particular, the researchers are interested in information literacy practices of Mexican librarians and information professionals. The objective of this paper presentation is twofold: to share preliminary survey results and second to add to the body of knowledge regarding the current landscape of Mexicans librarians’ approach to information literacy. This presentation suggests that learning about students prior experiences with information literacy in Mexico could have a positive impact both for the student and the librarian. The student’s experience is validated and built upon and the librarian can modify their current teaching methods to adequately bridge the disjunctions, if any, that students may experience when studying in a North American research university.Item Open Access All the water in the ocean—all the books on the sea.(2009) Butler, Barbara A.; Webster, J.Item Open Access All the water in the ocean—all the books on the sea: collaborative collection development in Oregon’s marine laboratory branch libraries and beyond.(2009) Butler, Barbara A.; Webster, J.Item Open Access Antimasonry in Western New York : a Social and Political Analysis(University of California, Los Angeles, 1983) Hixson, Charles Robert, 1953-This study examines the specific historical and geographic context in which the Antimasonry movement began in western New York, the characteristics of Antimasonic supporters, their ideological formulation of American republicanism, and the course of the political party based on such interests and ideas.Item Open Access Automating for Success: Making Invisible Work Visible(University of Oregon, 2023-10-27) Harlan, Lydia; Buxton, Kristin; Hayden, GabrieleKnowing your value and optimizing your time can help meet your professional and institutional goals. We describe how an ad-hoc team of people from three different departments, with three different primary goals, were able to successfully complete a project to automate the collection and dissemination of cost-per-use data for continuing resources, saving our colleagues many hours of work, and creating a dashboard that requires little maintenance. In the process we learned a bunch of current technology—Power BI, APIs, and data visualization, to name a few that we can apply to other projects.Item Open Access Beyond the Subject: Non-Topical Facets for Exploration and Discovery(Oregon Library Association, 2019-08-14) McGrath, KelleyNew developments in the cataloging world can help libraries better answer questions like: What music do you have for string quartets? What young adult fiction do you have by African American male authors? Do you have any diaries written by pioneer women in Oregon in the late nineteenth century? Do you have any recent movies from China? Historically, the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) have included terms both for what something is about (topic) and for what something is (genre or form). Many users are looking for something either as a topic, or as a genre or form, and not for the two things mixed together. Sometimes LCSH makes a clear, albeit not intuitive, distinction. Starting in 2007, the Library of Congress (LC) began work on a new vocabulary, now known as Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms for Library and Archival Materials (LCGFT), to use for genre and form instead of LCSH. In addition, they created two additional new vocabularies: Library of Congress Medium of Performance Thesaurus for Music (LCMPT) for instruments and voices and Library of Congress Demographic Group Terms (LCDGT) for audiences and creators. This article investigates the application and results of using these new, faceted vocabularies.Item Open Access BI with blogs: or, Bibliographic instruction in a wired world(University of Oregon, 2004-02-28) Jablonski, Jon R.Presentation given Feb. 28, 2004 at the Online Northwest conference, reviewing the potential use of blogs in bibliographic instruction.Item Open Access BIBCO Participants' Manual(Program for Cooperative Cataloging, 2002) Hixson, Carol G.; Banush, David; Cristan, AnaEdited by Carol Hixson, David Banush, and Ana Cristan, with contributions by PCC Standing Committee on Training and BIBCO Operations Committee.Item Open Access Bibliographic and Item Data(Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2017) McGrath, KelleyDiscusses common pitfalls to be aware of when preparing bibliographic and item data for migration to a new integrated library system (ILS) and suggests methods for mitigating potential problems. Topics covered include metadata quality, system control numbers, local data, boundwith records and call numbers.Item Open Access Blackboard for Instructors(2003-05-08T13:18:19Z) Johnson, J QA guide for instructors getting started with Blackboard at the UO.Item Open Access Boolean redux: Performance of advanced versus simple Boolean searches and implications for upper-level instruction(2020-08-21) Lowe, M. Sara; Maxson, Bronwen K.; Stone, Sean M.; Miller, Willie; Snajdr, EricBuilding off an earlier study, which examined whether or not it was beneficial to teach Boolean logic to introductory students, the present study examines the efficacy of Boolean OR searching in more advanced search strategies, for example, capstone projects and graduate theses and dissertations. Results show that both simple and advanced Boolean searches yield relevant results. Based on relevance, there is no compelling evidence that either search is superior. To capture all the literature on a topic, however, it is important that upper-level students know the relevant databases for their discipline and perform multiple searches. Results can help inform whether teaching Boolean search skills to upper-division students in disciplinary contexts is time well spent.Item Open Access Bootstrapping a Library Ideation Space: Creating a Low-Tech Student Collaboration Room(University of Oregon, 2019) Snipes, Genifer; Stoddart, ErinThe Library was approached by the student-led University Innovation Fellows group to create a new interdisciplinary ideation space on campus. Based on Design Thinking principles, the student proposal was the creation of a low-to-no technology space that emphasized active learning through brainstorming, cross-disciplinary collaboration, fostering creativity, and idea generation and development. This new collaborative space would complement existing high-technology makerspaces and design labs already in place in the libraries and across campus. The proposed ideation space directly supported campus-wide innovation initiatives and the Library’s strategic plan to create and maintain experiential, flexible, and inspirational environments. In response to this proposal, the Library and student fellows formed a task force to research the basics behind design thinking and other ideation spaces found in libraries around the country. Project stipulations included remodeling an existing space to be shared with library staff and functions on a short timeline, limited budget, and restrictions that come with remodeling a historic building. The student group conducted a preliminary campus needs assessment through surveying undergraduate students on collaborative spaces. The task force decided to conduct focus groups with students and other stakeholders to understand their space needs and expectations, including furniture recommendations. The project also required changes to library room policies, operational changes for the staff space, and designing metrics to be used to later assess the project. This poster will address how ideation spaces can be implemented in academic libraries of varying sizes due to their focus on low-to-no technology needs and relatively small funding.Item Open Access Bringing the Past to the Present(Information Today, Inc., 2008-07) Estlund, Karen; Herbert, JohnItem Open Access Bryn Mawr College Library Survey(Carol Hixson, 1984-08-22) Hixson, Carol G.Will library patrons be receptive to an online catalog? In a study at Bryn Mawr College Library, users' perceptions of the existing card catalog and their attitudes towards computers were investigated in an attempt to discover the difficulties facing library planners in designing and implementing an online catalog. Results show that users are content with the current card catalog and hesitate changing to a new system. 56% would prefer to keep the card catalog rather than switch to a computerized catalog containing identical information. When the pie is sweetened by indicating that more information and greater convenience could result from an OPAC, only 17% still prefer a card catalog. Studies of use of the public OCLC terminal in Bryn Mawr's main library indicate that confusion and timidity prevent many from utilizing the facility. Greater effort at educating users is needed in order to overcome their resistance to online catalogs.