Browsing by Subject "Library science"

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    Best methods for evaluating educational impact: a comparison of the efficacy of commonly used measures of library instruction
    (University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2012) Schilling, Katherine; Applegate, Rachel; Library and Information Science, Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
    Objectives and background: Libraries are increasingly called upon to demonstrate student learning outcomes and the tangible benefits of library educational programs. This study reviewed and compared the efficacy of traditionally used measures for assessing library instruction, examining the benefits and drawbacks of assessment measures and exploring the extent to which knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors actually paralleled demonstrated skill levels. Methods: An overview of recent literature on the evaluation of information literacy education addressed these questions: (1) What evaluation measures are commonly used for evaluating library instruction? (2) What are the pros and cons of popular evaluation measures? (3) What are the relationships between measures of skills versus measures of attitudes and behavior? Research outcomes were used to identify relationships between measures of attitudes, behaviors, and skills, which are typically gathered via attitudinal surveys, written skills tests, or graded exercises. Results and conclusions: Results provide useful information about the efficacy of instructional evaluation methods, including showing significant disparities between attitudes, skills, and information usage behaviors. This information can be used by librarians to implement the most appropriate evaluation methods for measuring important variables that accurately demonstrate students' attitudes, behaviors, or skills.
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    Developing Core Leadership Competencies for the Library Profession.
    (Library Leadership & Management is available online at: [LINK]http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/llama/publications/llandm/libraryleadership.cfm[/LINK]. The original article may be found at: [LINK]http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/llama/publications/llandm/llmhome/23n2/23n2_full_issue.pdf[/LINK]., 2009) Ammons-Stephens, Shorlette; Cole, Holly J.; Jenkins-Gibbs, Keisha; Riehle, Catherine Fraser; Weare, William H., Jr.
    The development of competency lists, or competency models has become a popular way to assess the strengths, needs, and potential contributions of individuals in an organization. The success of libraries as organizations is determined by the actions of the individuals who work in those libraries; the success of those individuals in carrying out the missions of those libraries is in large measure a reflection of the type and quality of leadership. Successful library leaders demonstrate certain skills that are instrumental in the delivery of desired outcomes. We usually think of the demonstration of these skills as competencies.
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    Evolution, revolution, or obsolescence: an examination of writings on the future of health sciences libraries
    (Medical Library Association, 2012) McGowan, Julie L.; Ruth Lilly Medical Library, School of Medicine
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    IUPUI University Library and School of Library and Information Science Joint Research Conference Program
    (2011-03-24) IUPUI University Library; School of Library and Information Science
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    Mobilizing health equity through Computable Biomedical Knowledge (CBK): a call to action to the library, information sciences, and health informatics communities
    (Pitt Open Library, 2024) Allee, Nancy J.; Perry, Gerald; Rios, Gabriel R.; Rubin, Joshua C.; Subbian, Vignesh; Swain, Deborah E.; Wheeler, Terrie R.; Ruth Lilly Medical Library, School of Medicine
    The twin pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism brought into focus health disparities and disproportionate impacts of disease on communities of color. Health equity has subsequently emerged as a priority. Recognizing that the future of health care will be informed by advanced information technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and algorithmic applications, the authors argue that to advance towards states of improved health equity, health information professionals need to engage in and encourage the conduct of research at the intersections of health equity, health disparities, and computational biomedical knowledge (CBK) applications. Recommendations are provided with a means to engage in this mobilization effort.
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    We Deliver: Overcoming Microform Collection Access Issues with Electronic Delivery.
    (Copyright © Haworth Press (now Taylor and Francis).[BREAK]The Serials Librarian is found online at [LINK]http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/section?content=a921088592&fulltext=713240928[/LINK]., 2010) Weare, William H., Jr.; Langendorfer, Jeanne M.
    This presentation described the problems library users experienced trying to scan and save or print microform images at Valparaiso University. Complex, difficult to use equipment and software, unfamiliar formats, and file management difficulties interfered with a good experience for the user. Working to remove barriers to obtaining information, Weare piloted a project for library staff to scan and deliver electronically to users content from the microform collection. Not only did the process work, but the project proved that staff could successfully provide such a service.