Rates of Plagiarism
Incidents of plagiarism at the college where I work are dropping. Really. It is true. True, at least, in the experience of several instructors. Over the past semester, I have facilitated … Continue reading
Working with the IL Framework, Knowledge Practices, and Dispositions
We’ve been working with a set of standards, each of which has specific and measurable competencies demonstrable as performance outcomes, for over 15 years. Academic librarians have crafted library instructional … Continue reading
Time flies . . . when
Is the idiom, “time flies when you’re having fun”? The summer has slipped by, happily and filled with days spent among family and friends. However, it was not without snippets … Continue reading
Collaborating for a robust collection!
Collection development is one of the core responsibilities of academic librarians. Academic librarians follow specific processes and policies developed to best respond to service levels, institutional needs and strategic plans, … Continue reading
Tablets and the Academic Library: Comprehensive College Environment
For several years, academic libraries have had a growing interest in the potential of tablet computing to increase access to information. A spirited discussion has developed in the academic literature. In 2010, library chief … Continue reading
Pilot Studies, Information Literacy, and Skill Competencies
Designing and implementing a pilot program has many rewards and challenges. Elementarily, a pilot initiative is designed to test logistics and gather information prior to the launch of a larger … Continue reading
Shifting Competencies
Web 2.0 has significantly altered how academic librarians develop collections, assist researchers, present findings, and engage and communicate with users. The scope of change is not quantifiable and is often … Continue reading
Competing Priorities: Trust
It astonishes me how little we know about what each of us does at the library. In my experience, technical services staff and librarians are often separated by doors and … Continue reading
Academic Libraries and Infographics
Presenting library services, instructional materials, information, data, or announcements in innovative formats catches the attention of users, improves information retention, and increases opportunities for libraries to engage their constituents. I … Continue reading
Infographics & Information Literacy
Presenting information, data, or library instruction content, in appealing and innovative formats offers librarians opportunities to engage students and library users in services, resources, and instruction. An infographic is a visual representation … Continue reading
