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Writing Instruction; Writing Skills; Undergraduate Students; College Libraries; Social Networks; Web 2.0 Technologies; Critical Thinking; Writing Assignments; Introductory Courses; Teaching Methods; Educational Strategies; Social Capital; Performance Factors; Writing Improvement; Electronic Publishing; Learner Engagement

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Undergraduates' use of social networking sites has been well documented in both the popular press and in academic publications. Research suggests that students spend, on average, 30 minutes a day engaged in a predictable routine of social networking. Correspondingly, on the first author's previous campus, she had frequently observed many of the students in her own introductory writing class spending time in the Highlands College library enthusiastically communicating on Facebook. In this article, the first author harnesses her Highlands College students' enthusiasm for social networking to increase their feelings of connectedness and improve critical thinking and writing skills through Facebook assignments. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Academic Libraries; Stakeholders; Library Services; Semi Structured Interviews; Librarians; Books; Electronic Publishing; Higher Education; Universities; Case Studies; Vendors; Library Facilities; Library Materials; Space Utilization; Library Personnel; College Libraries; Electronic Libraries; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education

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This article reports research into the perceptions and predictions of academic librarians regarding the future role and development of e-books, and e-book collections and services. A number of recent studies reported in the literature review indicate increasing interest in e-books. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 academic librarians, in seven case study libraries. Most interviewees anticipated a significant growth in the size and role of e-book collections in academic libraries over the next five years. The actions and policies of each of the key stakeholder groups, e-book vendors (publishers and aggregators), academic libraries and users are viewed as pivotal to the future use of e-books in universities. The growing importance of e-books will have a number of consequences for academic libraries, in terms of the technologies that they make available to users, the use of library space, user education and staff workload. (Contains 2 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Foreign Countries; Public Libraries; Academic Libraries; College Libraries; Institutional Cooperation; Library Services; Pilot Projects

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Partnerships and collaborations among libraries are proven to enhance collective resources. The collaboration of multi-type libraries offers a unique opportunity to explore the potential of different libraries working together to provide the best possible service to their community members. This article provides a detailed report of a multi-type library initiative composed of all public, university and community college libraries in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Borrow Anywhere, Return Anywhere (BARA) pilot program provided residents of Nova Scotia, 18 years of age or older, the opportunity to obtain a library card from any participating library and to borrow and return materials to any participating library, free of charge. The authors detail the progression of this initiative from its inception to the implementation of a provincial pilot program, and the results of three formal surveys. (Contains 4 figures.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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College Choice; College Libraries; Library Services; Academic Libraries; Library Role; Performance Factors; Student Recruitment; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Interviews; Admissions Officers; Partnerships in Education; Employee Attitudes; Library Research

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This study investigates the extent the Library factors into college choice; impact of recruitment efforts on Library service is also considered. Much is written about college choice, but a literature review reveals little about Library influence. A survey was administered to students who currently attend college, or have in the past, that asked how much or little college Libraries influenced their choices; additionally, interviews were conducted with Admissions professionals. The results provide insight into the question, and ideas on how Libraries and Admissions departments can work together without detracting from their missions. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Thinking Skills; Academic Libraries; Information Literacy; Management Systems; Organizational Change; Adult Students; Instructional Design; Video Technology; Web Sites; Electronic Publishing; Critical Thinking; Diaries; Shared Resources and Services; Library Services; Marketing; Social Networks; Library Materials; Electronic Libraries; College Libraries; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Search Strategies; Orientation; Library Instruction; College Students; Nontraditional Education; Reference Materials; Energy Conservation; Teacher Education; Librarian Teacher Cooperation; Online Searching

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Twenty scholarly papers and fifteen abstracts comprise the content of the twelfth annual Brick and Click Libraries Symposium, held at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The peer-reviewed proceedings, authored by academic librarians and presented at the symposium, portray the contemporary and future face of librarianship. The 2012 paper and abstract titles include: (1) Brave New World (Laura Heinz and Carrye Syma); (2) Using Blogs to Develop Critical Thinking Skills (Ericka Arvidson Raber); (3) From Overloaded to Opportunity: The Search for a Low-Cost Interlibrary Loan Management System (Ellie Kohler and Danielle Theiss); (4) Thriving in the E-Resource Amusement Park: Using the ADDIE Instructional Design Model as a Management Framework (Galadriel Chilton and Chenwei Zhao); (5) Exposure = Impact: Library Marketing, Promotion and Branding (Rene Erlandson and Teonne Wright); (6) Using Gimlet to Improve Service at the Library (Jessica Tipton, Barry Bailey, and Mark Swails); (7) Tweet Tweet: Using Twitter for Library Marketing and Outreach (Jaleh Fazelian); (8) Library (R)Evolution: Organizational Change and Library Effectiveness (Colleen S. Harris); (9) Caught in the Act (Anne Deutsch and Brooks Doherty); (10) Giving the Users What They Want: Is Patron-Driven Acquisitions the Answer? (Buddy Pennington and Steve Alleman); (11) Streaming Video Acquisitions: Vendors, Models and Workflows (Stephanie Viola); (12) Rediscovering Relevance for the Science & Engineering Library (Patrick "Tod" Colegrove); (13) A Tale of Two Libraries: How Two Universities Prepared for the Future with Ex Libris Alma (John Ross, Heath Bogart, Rebecca Fernandez, and Daniel Winslow); (14) Information in a Dash: Painless & Penniless Statistical Reports (Joyce Neujahr and Emily Kesten); (15) 10 Ways to Google-It BETTER (Kristy Steigerwalt); (16) You've got a Friend: Attracting, Welcoming and Supporting the Adult Learner through Tailored Orientations (MaryAlice Wade and Maggie Denning); (17) Library Outreach through One Book One Community (Melissa Dennis); (18) The Zombie's Guide to Information Literacy: Reaching College Students in Non-traditional Ways (Cynthia Dudenhoffer); (19) A Reference Services Voyage: How a Small Academic Library Doubled its Reference Statistics in One Year (Danielle Theiss); (20) E-book Metadata in ILS and Discovery Tools (Lixia Zhao, Linda Wen, Donna K. Rose, and Maureen James); (21) Streamlined Workflow + McNaughton = Success! (Cheryl L. Blevens); (22) Chasing Green: An Academic Library's In-House Solution to Save Resources and Change Policy about Energy Conservation (Jeff Simpson); (23) Supporting Mobiles: It's More Than a Link and a Click (Robert Hallis); (24) User Side Open Access: The High Stakes of Open Access at Teaching Colleges (Mark Swails); (25) Auto-Populating an ILL form using OpenURL and JavaScript (Sarah G. Park); (26) Librarian-Faculty Collaboration for Student Learning (Carolyn Johnson); (27) Comparative Preferences for eBooks and Paper/Printed Books (Leila June Rod-Welch, Barbara E. Weeg, Jerry V. Caswell, and Thomas L. Kessler); (28) Managing Information: Lessons for the 21st Century (Robert Hallis); (29) Making Your Library (Pin)teresting! Using the Online Pinboard to Promote Library Resources (Marty Miller); (30) Give Them the Gift That Keeps On Giving--Providing Meaningful Tools for Student Employee Success (Joyce Meldrem); (31) We Built It, Why Didn't They Come? (Joelle Pitts, Laura Bonella, and Jason Coleman); (32) Give your Instruction a Boost of Creativity! (Benjamin Oberdick); (33) Size Doesn't Matter: Use Responsive Design to Fit On Any Screen (Roy Degler); (34) If You Build It, They Will Come: A First-Year Assessment of a Newly-Built Academic Library (Megan Donald and Stewart Brower), and (35) Copyright and Intellectual Property: Teaching Creatively (Mason Yang and Gail Flatness). An author/title index is also included. (Individual papers contain references). [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2011 proceedings, see ED526899.] Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Research Libraries; College Libraries; Student Employment; Partnerships in Education; Case Studies; Program Descriptions; Academic Libraries; Library Personnel; Part Time Employment; Institutional Cooperation; Institutional Characteristics; Organizational Objectives; Library Administration; Library Development

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This article describes a case study that best illustrates the value of student workers in university libraries, focusing particularly on how this kind of creative endeavor benefits everyone involved--the library, the students, the faculty, and at the end of the project: the university community. (Contains 1 table.)

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College Libraries; Anxiety; Two Year College Students; Remedial Instruction; English Instruction; Community Colleges; Interviews; Student Attitudes

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This study examined Library Anxiety in a cohort of developmental English students. Levels of anxiety were measured in 191 students using Bostick's Library Anxiety Scale. Thirteen of those students were then interviewed about their use, knowledge and valuation of their campus library. The results of the interviews were compared against the measured anxiety levels. While use of the library had connections to levels of Library Anxiety, library knowledge was primarily affected by the behaviors and attitudes of classroom instructors. Students held high opinions of the library, and librarians; however, this did not result in better use of it or its resources. (Contains 4 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Copyrights; Online Courses; College Libraries; Role Models; Best Practices; Teacher Collaboration; Teacher Empowerment; College Faculty; Library Role; Information Policy; Change Strategies; Library Administration; Library Policy; Library Services; Librarian Teacher Cooperation; Outreach Programs

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The Excelsior College Library is turning fearful faculty members into empowered copyright role models. Geared towards institutions operating without a copyright policy or department, this article outlines a three-step process for fostering faculty collaboration surrounding copyright practices: (1) Give faculty and course developers the tools and confidence necessary for making responsible copyright decisions. In addition to providing quick guides about fair use and the TEACH Act, we also promote the use of library resources and other rights-cleared materials such as those with Creative Commons licenses, (2) Reinforce the library's recommendations by hosting periodic professional development sessions that emphasize the faculty member's responsibility in making balanced and fair copyright decisions, and (3) Share specific examples of how to model good copyright behaviors in online courses. The authors emphasize that by simply modeling copyright responsibly, faculty can help students learn how to avoid plagiarism. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Music Education; Archives; Electronic Libraries; College Libraries; Music; Library Materials; History; Preservation; Educational Technology

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In this article, the author discusses how the Berklee College of Music preserves its past and learns for the future. Though the library has received support from the college administration for the creation of an archive, it has been difficult for the interest in preserving the college's history to compete with more urgent needs, such as being able to house the entire first-year class, keeping the recording facilities up-to-date for the students, and creating more universal design access at the college. The very nature and diversity of content and format of the materials in the archives also makes the task of creating an archive a uniquely challenging one. Berklee itself is an exceptional place, a contemporary music school of about 4,000 students. The establishment of digital archive helps "position Berklee as the leader of an international dialogue to advance discussion about the value of music education." With more than a quarter of Berklee's student population coming from outside the U.S., Berklee already has a broad international base from which to start the conversation. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Reference Services; Librarians; Library Services; College Libraries; Community Colleges; Role; Guides; User Needs (Information)

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Librarians who staff the reference desk at a community college are familiar with the moments when multiple patrons need assistance concurrently. Their needs can vary from technical issues to directional questions, such as the location of the restroom, to deeper reference questions that require the librarian's time and focused attention to conduct a reference interview and a thorough search. Balancing these multiple demands can be daunting to the new professional and frustrating to the seasoned veteran. The following article offers potential strategies for librarians who may encounter these spikes in activity. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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