Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Faculty - Library Collaboration, and Presentations/Speeches

Publishing Undergraduate Research Electronically

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Title:Publishing Undergraduate Research Electronically (ID: EDU07219)
Author(s):Dennis DeTurck (University of Pennsylvania) and Richard Griscom (University of Pennsylvania)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania has as a goal expanding opportunities for undergraduates to conduct significant research and promoting the products of this research. CUREJ, the College Undergraduate Research Electronic Journal, was developed in collaboration with the Penn Libraries to achieve this goal.

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The Embedded Librarian Program: Librarians and Faculty Partnering to Serve Online Students

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Title:The Embedded Librarian Program: Librarians and Faculty Partnering to Serve Online Students (ID: EDU06227)
Author(s):Victoria Matthew (Community College of Vermont)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/10/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Each semester, Community College of Vermont faculty members and librarians work together to "embed" personalized, meaningful library assistance into online classes. This presentation will track the genesis and rapid growth of the program, as well as the benefits and challenges. Future directions such as RSS feeds, video conferencing, and NetMeeting will be discussed.
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Building an Online Learning Community for "Blended" Librarians

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Title:Building an Online Learning Community for "Blended" Librarians (ID: EDU05239)
Author(s):Steven W. Gilbert, Steven J. Bell (Philadelphia University), and John D. Shank (The Pennsylvania State University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/21/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Learn how two librarians collaborated with three national organizations to develop and promote a "blended librarian" online learning community that enables academic librarians to adopt instructional design and technology skills that can facilitate the further integration of the library and librarians into the teaching and learning process.
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Transformations: Mount Holyoke's Class Project Becomes a Digital Archive

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Title:Transformations: Mount Holyoke's Class Project Becomes a Digital Archive (ID: EDU05158)
Author(s):Aime DeGrenier (Mount Holyoke College), Brian Kysela (Mount Holyoke College), and Gail Scanlon (Mount Holyoke College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Mount Holyoke College will present a case study of a faculty-initiated and grant-funded digital project that was developed into a sustainable digital resource by multiple departments. The panelists (representing an archivist, library systems manager, and network manager) will offer a successful tale of open and collaborative work using minimal resources.
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When is Multimedia Not the Answer? When Faculty Expertise and Instructional Design Fundamentals Unite!

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Title:When is Multimedia Not the Answer? When Faculty Expertise and Instructional Design Fundamentals Unite! (ID: EDU05051)
Author(s):Ryan Paige Looney (University of Virginia) and Ellen C. Ramsey (University of Virginia)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/19/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Librarians have expertise in reference, research, and faculty support, but not necessarily in instructional design, writing for the Web, or multimedia development. Are multimedia tutorials the solution to frequently asked questions about library resources? Not necessarily, especially when library faculty expertise can converge with instructional and Web design fundamentals for timely, targeted, cost-effective virtual answers.
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A Cat-Herding Tale: Forging a Single Course Management System

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Title:A Cat-Herding Tale: Forging a Single Course Management System (ID: EDU04169)
Author(s):Paul F. Bergen (Harvard University), Nick Brown (Harvard University), and Abdul Shibli (Harvard University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:For the past three years an effort has been under way at Harvard to consolidate best-of-breed instructional tools from around the university into a single, integrated course management system. Harvard's schools are sharing resources; librarians and instructional technologists are cooperating; faculty are enthusiastic. How did we accomplish this? This tale will tell all.
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A Working Model of Proactive Interdepartmental Academic Support

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Title:A Working Model of Proactive Interdepartmental Academic Support (ID: EDU04148)
Author(s):Susan Mason (Hamilton College), Janet Thomas Simons (Hamilton College), and Kristin Strohmeyer (Hamilton College)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/22/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:We present a proactive, collaborative approach by instructional technologists, reference librarians, and oral communication experts to provide coordinated academic support services that are tightly integrated into course designs. Our interdepartmental coordination fulfilled needs driven by curricular change and increased our ability to anticipate support workloads.
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Simple Strategies for an Effective Online Tutorial

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Title:Simple Strategies for an Effective Online Tutorial (ID: EDU0451)
Author(s):Megan Oakleaf (North Carolina State University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/20/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Discover the strategies used to develop an award-winning information literacy tutorial that capitalizes on effective technologies, faculty-librarian collaboration, curriculum-integrated instruction, and outcomes-based assessment. Join this panel discussion to gain insights from multiple perspectives about what you really do--and really do not--need to build a successful tutorial for a large user group.
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