AABIG 2015: Breaking Down Silos - Atlanta Area Bibliographic

AABIG 2015: Breaking Down Silos
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8:30 AM
Registration
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome and Business Meeting
9:15 - 10:00
Keynote Address:
Dr. Toby Graham, University Librarian and Associate Provost, UGA
10:15 - 11:00 Breakout Session 1 Beyond the Walls: Collaboration Within and Outside the Library to Build the Archives Research Program at Emory University Presenter:
Gabrielle M. Dudley, Emory University Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (20 Minutes)
The Impact of a Global Business Library Guide Through Partnering With Business Faculty Presenter: Kim Eccles & Dr. Faye Sisk, Mercer
University (20 Minutes)
Community Conversations: Building Intercampus Partnerships to Communicate Library Value Presenter: Amanda Albert, Kennesaw State
University (45 minutes)
Find a Subject-Matter Expert and Use Them! Presenter: Janice Young, Dep. of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information (45
Minutes)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch / Networking
1:00 - 1:45 Breakout Session 2
Teaching Biology Students the Ropes of Library Research Presenter: Lisa P. Smith, Georgia Southern University (​
20 Minutes)
Early Colleges and Academic Libraries: Instruction Failures and Successes Presenter: Jolene Cole, Georgia College & State University (20
Minutes)
Partnering With Career Services: Enhancing Perceptions of Library Resource Relevancy Presenter: Malisa Anderson-Strait, Emory
University, Goizueta Business Library (45 Minutes)
Citizen Soldier: Public Memory, Oral History, and Archival Collecting Presenter: Joshua Kitchens, Georgia College & State University (45
Minutes)
1:45 - 2:00 Afternoon Break
2:00 - 2:45 Breakout Session 3
If You Ask, They Will Come! Bringing the Professional Community into Library Instruction Presenters: Thomas Sneed & Christina Glon,
Emory University School of Law, MacMillan Law Library (20 Minutes)
Park Rangers and Public Librarians: A Literate Walk in the Park Presenters: Lisa Cleary & Benita Duling, Cobb County Public Library
System and National Park Service (20 Minutes)
Effective Library Collaborations with Non-Faculty: If You Believe in That, I've Got a Bridge to Sell You Presenters: Jean Cook, Dianne
West, & Naomi Stuesser, University of West Georgia (45 Minutes)
Moving Past Traditional Models of Library Instruction: A Collaborative Problem-Based Approach Presenters: Chapel Cowden & Jenny
Holcombe, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, UTC Library (45 Minutes)
Once Upon a Time: A Story of a Librarian and a Literature Conference Presenter: Rita Spisak, Kennesaw State University (7 Minutes)
Citation Sty-los: Using Collaborative Workshops in the Library Presenters: Jamie Addy & Jeff Dowdy, Georgia College & State University
(7 Minutes)
3:00 - 3:15
Final remarks, Election Results, and Adjournment AABIG 2015: Breaking Down Silos
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Session 1: Abstracts Beyond the Walls: Collaboration Within and Outside the Library to Build the Archives Research Program at Emory University Presenter: Gabrielle M. Dudley, Emory University, Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library Abstract: Emory University's instruction programs and resources for undergraduate students using archives and special collections libraries were immense, but unfortunately not meeting the needs of graduate student. Librarians and archivists in the Robert W. Woodruff Library recognized a need for the library to better serve its graduate student population and created the Archives Research Program (ARP). ARP was created to educate graduate students about finding and using archives and preparing them for dissertation and pre­dissertation research. In the presentation, Gabrielle will discuss how she, along with librarians and archivists in the Library, took an informal workshop for graduate students and collaborated with faculty, graduate students, library and graduate school administrators to transform the workshop into a full two­day intensive program supported and funded by the library and graduate school. The impact of a global business library guide through partnering with business faculty Presenters: Kim Eccles & Dr. Faye Sisk, Mercer University Abstract: This research presentation will answer the question: What is the impact of a library guide on Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) students’ literacy and understanding of global business resources? Community Conversations: Building Intercampus Partnerships to Communicate Library Value Presenter: Amanda Albert. Kennesaw State University Abstract: Librarians know our services, expertise, and resources are important, and we even have assessment data to prove it. How can we stop preaching to the choir and start communicating our value outside the library? It is not enough to collect assessment data – a library must communicate its findings with its institution in order to influence stakeholders and decision makers, and improve services and resources. This presentation will discuss how to use assessment to not only effectively communicate library value, but also get out of the building to build campus partnerships. It will include strategies for partnering with campus stakeholders to advertise, legitimize, and distribute an assessment; and utilizing those partnerships to communicate the value of library services to other stakeholders. Real­world applications of these strategies will be shared, along with two hands­on exercises. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge they need to start these conversations outside their library. Find a Subject­Matter Expert and Use Them! Presenter: Janice Young, Dept. of Energy, Office of Scientific and Technical Information, Oak Ridge, TN Abstract: Librarians come in contact with a plethora of individuals, resources, and facilities of specialized scholarship and should never pass up the opportunities of the teaching library. So as a subject expert, I find people and let them use my expertise. As the Medical Librarian at the VA Medical Center San Diego, I implemented the Medical Library Lunch & Learn Lecture series for hospital staff to learn about the high­impact, patient­centered, and evidence­based research in areas of medicine and medical sub­specialties performed by VA clinicians with faculty appointments at the University of California, San Diego. As the Electronic Resources Librarian at the United States Air Force Academy, I collaborated with history, political science, law and behavioral science faculty; the local Colorado Springs AABIG 2015: Breaking Down Silos
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Diversity Forum; Pikes Peak Library and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to create exhibits that extended the dialogue outside of the classroom and into the library. Session 2: Abstracts Teaching biology students the ropes of library research Presenter: Lisa P. Smith, Georgia Southern University Abstract: Until recently, bibliographic instruction provided by a librarian in the life sciences had been rare. Due to a revival of the liaison program, new opportunities for teamwork have developed. The Library Liaison to the Department of Biology and a Biology professor have teamed up for four successive spring semesters to create meaningful library instruction. The instructional goals are to teach students how to search for scientific literature and to critically evaluate the quality of published research. Library instruction takes place during the assign Biology Lab period and uses both an in­class and out of class assignment to increase student engagement and learning. This instruction has been beneficial to students and since its inception, has led to instructional opportunities with other biology faculty. This presentation will reveal details about the beginning of this partnership, its successes, and plans for continuation of this model of collaboration for upper­division courses in other disciplines. Early Colleges and Academic Libraries: Instruction Failures and Successes Presenter: Jolene Cole, Georgia College & State University Abstract: In the spring of 2015, the Instruction and Research Department of Russell Library in conjunction with the Early College Initiative at Georgia College developed a program for Jr. and Sr. High school students to introduce them to a college library and the research process. Georgia College Early College (GCEC) is a 7th grade through 12th grade public educational institution that is located on GC's campus. These students are required to work on various assignments including a capstone project for graduation. The I&RS Department created a program including an iPad­Instagram scavenger hunt and other activities to introduce the library’s services and resources to the students. The development, implementation, failures and successes of the program will be covered. Partnering with career services: Enhancing perceptions of library resource relevancy Presenter: Malisa Anderson­Strait, Emory University, Goizueta Business Library Abstract: Goizueta Business Library’s partnership with the school’s Career Management Center (CMC) aligns librarians and research resources with a successful job search, while simultaneously increasing students’ awareness of their value for course research. Over the last five years, library career instruction sessions have evolved from drop­in sessions, to optional workshops cross­listed with the CMC, to a required series of classes co­taught with a career coach. In 2012 there were five classes offered during the spring/summer semesters with 106 students attending; by fall 2014 this grew to 35 classes with 574 attendees.Experience has shown library database and search strategy instruction loses its perceived relevancy if the scheduling doesn’t align with students’ “just in time” mindset. Introducing library resources in the context of successful career attainment leads students to more quickly connect the dots. This session will discuss the key take­aways and future opportunities from the many iterations of partnership. Citizen Soldier: Public Memory, Oral History, and Archival Collecting Presenter: Joshua Kitchens, Georgia College & State University Abstract: AABIG 2015: Breaking Down Silos
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Instruction doesn’t just have to be about enhancing student learning. It can directly impact a library collections and reputation. Special Collections at GC’s Russell Library collaborated with two sections of GC1Y: Public & Collective Memory on an assignment that lead to students having an understanding of archives, active listening, and exhibit creation. The students also enhanced the archives and library’s standing in the community. The assignment, that would eventually lead to a collection called Citizen Soldier Oral Histories, was two month long and had students assignment resulted in students conducting oral history interviews returning soldiers and installing an exhibit in the archive in collaboration with artist Jack Lemey. This project added over forty oral histories to our collection and resulted in an exhibit which earned positive community press. This demonstrated that learning objectives are not the only measure of success or reasonings that can be used to justify instruction programs. Session 3: Abstracts If you ask, they will come! Bringing the professional community into library instruction Presenters: Thomas Sneed & Christina Glon, Emory University School of Law, MacMillan Law Library Abstract: Real world anecdotes can place library instruction into its proper context. For an academic law library, there are numerous professionals, including attorneys, judges, government officials and other librarians, who use research resources in real world situations. These examples are essential as they can add a level of reality to the instructional process. Therefore, why not be proactive in adding the insight from these professionals into the classroom setting? The MacMillan Law Library at the Emory University School of Law has encountered great success from the inclusion of professionals in library instruction. Several of our for­credit classes have included outside professionals as guest instructors and we continue to find additional opportunities to include this often underutilized teaching alternative. This program will address the process of finding the right professionals, best practices for fitting into their busy schedules, and how this inclusion has made an impact on our students. Park Rangers and Public Librarians: A Literate Walk in the Park Presenters: Lisa Cleary & Benita Duling, Cobb County Public Library System and National Park Service Abstract: The National Park Service, The Cobb County Public Library System and the Atlanta­Fulton Public Library System have found new ways for parks and libraries to work together. Park rangers and librarians in Cobb and Fulton Counties are collaborating in support of literacy. Middle and high school students in both counties were invited to participate in an historical writing contest based on a National Park site located in their respective county. Last spring, the National Park Service created a scavenger hunt for children to complete in the public libraries. This indoor exploration enabled children to learn about National Parks and library resources and earn a Junior Ranger Library Badge. This summer, librarians plan to visit summer camps at the Kennesaw National Park to encourage young campers to participate in the library‘s summer reading program. This exciting and growing collaboration is providing opportunities for youth to learn the history behind the National Parks sites while they explore and become more literate in using public library resources. Effective Library Collaborations with Non­Faculty: If you believe in that, I've got a bridge to sell you. Presenter: Jean Cook, Dianne West, & Naomi Stuesser, University of West Georgia Abstract: This presentation features two partnerships at the University of West Georgia. Jean Cook (Nursing Librarian) and Dianne West (Nursing Writing Coach) will talk about their efforts to support the doctoral program in Nursing Education. They will discuss how they worked together to design a series of assignments and tutorials to introduce AABIG 2015: Breaking Down Silos
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incoming students to academic writing and how their other efforts to help students and faculty complement each other during the semesters. Beyond help to this particular program, the library has been able to leverage this partnership into increased contact with masters and undergraduate level classes and faculty. Naomi Stuesser will discuss her work as liaison to UWG academic support groups, including the Writing Center, Center for Academic Success, Athletic Academics, and Housing and Residence Life. This work includes sharing resources, connecting services, hosting tutoring in the library, and holding workshops in the Housing Academic Resource Center (HARC). Moving past traditional models of library instruction: A collaborative problem­based approach. Presenter: Chapel Cowden & Jenny Holcombe, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, UTC Library Abstract: Though much library instruction focuses upon teaching to the assignment, a forward­thinking, collaboratively designed library session has the potential to more deeply and accurately target both the immediate and long­term needs of students. Follow a librarian and a faculty member as they offer perspectives on the evolution of their own collaboration, including the steps involved in throwing out the traditional model of library instruction. The presenters will specifically discuss their partnership on the redesign of library instruction for an upper division nursing research class, to include a new focus upon problem­based learning; allowing students to more fully develop critical thinking skills through the exploration of real­world problems. Successes of and potential improvements to the project will be discussed, as well as tools for assessment and ways to facilitate effective faculty/librarian communication. Come prepared to learn tangible ways to partner with faculty and transform upper division instruction at your institution! Pecha Kucha Block Once Upon a Time: A Story of a Librarian and a Literature Conference Presenter: Rita Spisak, Kennesaw State University Abstract: This is the tale of an academic librarian who joins the board of her University’s Education Department’s Conference on Literature for Children and Young Adults. Are connections made that will assist the librarian in her liaison duties and creating instructional classes for the department? Will it lead to further partnerships in conference participation? Does this collaboration lead to a happy ending? Citation Sty­los: Using Collaborative Workshops in the Library Presenters: Jamie Addy & Jeff Dowdy, Georgia College Abstract: Do students on your campus struggle with MLA and APA styles of citation and lack a "go­to" destination to have these issues addressed? This brief presentation will discuss one library's experience using workshops to address citation questions within APA and MLA styles. Jamie Addy and Jeff Dowdy will discuss the pros and cons of the workshop model, and how it can be used to foster faculty partnerships and student engagement at varying levels. Jeff and Jamie will also cover how to build content that is most instructive for students and faculty, using technical citation style questions to make connections with larger research concepts, such as scholarly communication, literary criticism (MLA) and reference management software . Jamie and Jeff will talk generally about their experiences hosting workshops in the library, including the use of different technology/media, and the successes/failures of experimenting with the workshop model.