Lucas Mak, Devin Higgins, Lisa Lorenzo, Sruthi Gaddam
{"title":"What am I looking at: Contextualizing subject headings through linked open data","authors":"Lucas Mak, Devin Higgins, Lisa Lorenzo, Sruthi Gaddam","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1901634","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1901634","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Many libraries have deployed discovery layers to bring various library resources under a single search interface. These tools, which mostly rely on keyword indexing, do not easily bring together items on similar topics described under different thesauri. Michigan State University Libraries (MSUL) undertook an experimental project to enhance subject discovery through subject knowledge cards that utilize subject authority data and linked open data (LOD). Subject knowledge cards are currently deployed in the MSUL digital repository to improve the subject discovery experience by displaying contextual information on the subject, links to repository items on broader, narrower and related subjects, and links to external library resources on the same subject. This approach demonstrates a new way to enhance the subject discovery experience through LOD.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"27 1","pages":"435 - 451"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1901634","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41425099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Incorporating curriculum mapping as a method to increase approval plan precision","authors":"Diana Ramirez, Simona Tabacaru","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1902446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1902446","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study incorporates curriculum mapping as a method to assess the effectiveness of approval plans supporting undergraduate psychology courses offered at a large research university. Usage data is aggregated over a nine-year period for 2,917 monographs acquired between 2011 and 2017. Results show that curriculum mapping is effective for examining usage at a more granular level than using broad Library of Congress classification breakdowns. Analysis by content level and publisher provided insights into unused or low-usage monographs allowing for more precise profile adjustments. Though psychology profile adjustment decisions are discussed, this study can serve as a model for other subject areas.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"28 1","pages":"165 - 179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1902446","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47672334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case for scholarly making in the library: Makerspaces, innovation labs, and the evolution of scholarly communications","authors":"Curtis Fletcher","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1899881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1899881","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article leverages an innovative maker program at the University of Southern California Libraries to explore how academic libraries are uniquely positioned to partner with student researchers to unite experimental modes of digital scholarly communication with a maker ethos. Focusing on one instance of the program, the result of which was a novel, research-driven annotated VR experience of a terraformed Mars, the author argues that academic libraries, and innovation labs within those libraries, can foster experimental scholarly communications, with students and others, by advancing key partnerships across campus and by providing a potent mixture of space, technology, and in-house digital literacy skills.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"27 1","pages":"339 - 353"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1899881","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47217895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toward new creative services: a case study in building a virtual reality classroom in an academic library","authors":"Anthony Sams, Luke Leither","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1898511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1898511","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Virtual Reality (VR) devices are now more accessible than ever before and academic libraries are well-positioned to provide democratized access and enhance library services with the technology. In this case study, faculty and staff of the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah transformed a traditional classroom into a dedicated VR classroom. The paper will cover five key points: a short literature review of VR trends and uses, a discussion of the methods used to identify a need and secure funding, highlights of the design process, preparation and installation of technology, and an initial look at how the VR classroom is being used today. The paper concludes with an overview of plans to study the effectiveness of the space as use increases.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"27 1","pages":"227 - 244"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1898511","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46118700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"3D printing filament recycling for a more sustainable library makerspace","authors":"J. Bossart, S. Gonzalez, Z. Greenberg","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1899093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1899093","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract 3D printing services are an increasingly popular offering in many academic library makerspaces. However, failed prints, and simply the printing process itself, can generate substantial waste. Through a grant from a regional library consortium, the feasibility of recycling waste 3D plastic and reconstituting it into new 3D printing filament was explored and tested. Other 3D printing makerspaces on campus have asked about recycling waste filament or providing that material to the library to recycle. This paper will discuss the methodology, benefits, and challenges of recycling 3D printing filament in an effort to make 3D printing more sustainable.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"27 1","pages":"369 - 384"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1899093","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44131860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Creating an augmented reality orientation using learning and design theories","authors":"Samantha Kannegiser","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1896980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1896980","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study investigates the impact of an augmented reality library orientation on first-year undergraduate students’ feelings of anxiety toward the library and confidence using the library. This paper also reviews the best practices and theoretical foundation used for designing an augmented reality library orientation. The specific goals of the orientation are to increase students’ comfort and confidence with the library and librarians as measured by a pre- and post-orientation survey. After taking the orientation, students reported an increased belief in the librarians’ desire to help them and an increased confidence in knowing how to use an academic library but reported no change in viewing the library as a welcoming place, feeling overwhelmed by the library, or levels of comfort asking for help.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"28 1","pages":"148 - 164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1896980","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48497145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Ince, Lisa DeLuca, E. Leonard, Gerard Shea, Silvia Maresca
{"title":"Leveraging undergraduate federal work study student skill sets to support an R2 university libraries’ research data services","authors":"S. Ince, Lisa DeLuca, E. Leonard, Gerard Shea, Silvia Maresca","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1890658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1890658","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This article discusses creative approaches to establishing a research data services (RDS) at an R2 (high research activity) institution with a limited budget. Seton Hall University Libraries conducted a study of faculty data practices to inform services. The findings indicated that there was a need to support student, faculty, and administrative offices with data related questions such as obtaining data and performing data analysis. To support the findings, undergraduate Federal Work Students (FWS) were hired to build the RDS program in the Seton Hall University Libraries. This model makes it possible for medium sized institutions with limited resources to offer RDS.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"27 1","pages":"149 - 163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1890658","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41384950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using static web technologies and git-based workflows to re-design and maintain a library website (quickly) with non-technical staff","authors":"Evan Williamson, Olivia Wikle, Devin Becker, Marco Seiferle-Valencia, Jylisa Doney, Jessica Martinez","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1887036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1887036","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In 2018, a university-wide brand update prompted the University of Idaho Library to reexamine their website development practices and move toward a static web approach that leverages librarian skillsets and provides the library greater control over its systems and data. This case study describes the methodological reasons behind the decision to use the static site generator Jekyll over a Content Management System (CMS) and the practical steps taken to create a sustainable and agile development model. The article details the ways this static web approach (nicknamed “Lib-STATIC”) facilitates cross-departmental communication, collaboration, and innovative feature development for library staff members of varying technical abilities.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"28 1","pages":"129 - 147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43666610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Working together: Using student-driven UX projects to improve library websites","authors":"Nick Dease, Elena Villaespesa, Craig M. Macdonald","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1888838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1888838","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Web design standards have evolved considerably since the introduction of smartphones and tablets, but many academic library websites have fallen behind, perhaps due to a lack of internal user experience (UX) research and design practices. This article presents a discussion of various UX research and design methods undertaken by the Pratt Institute Libraries via collaboration with courses in Pratt’s School of Information. Projects discussed include web analytics, user testing, online surveys, personas definition, card sorting, and prototyping. The insights gained from this study may be of assistance to other academic libraries planning to redesign and improve their online experience.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"27 1","pages":"397 - 419"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1888838","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45855862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analytics for everybody: A literature review of analytics practices in multi-organization digital collections","authors":"Teresa Hebron, A. Mowry","doi":"10.1080/10691316.2021.1886212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1886212","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract With an abundance of digital library projects of all types and sizes, a common practice is for larger institutions to host digital collections for smaller ones. Many institutions use analytics data to inform their digital collections projects; have the larger host institutions established standards for sharing analytics data with smaller contributing institutions in multi-institution projects? This literature review of articles published between 2009 and 2019 (with selected earlier articles included) seeks to understand what data hosts provide and how contributors use this data, with an emphasis on promotion, metadata, and contributor engagement. The authors analyzed the articles against a framework of six research questions and concluded that there was little information on sharing analytics data. Further assessment of contributor needs and attitudes about analytics is warranted.","PeriodicalId":44684,"journal":{"name":"College & Undergraduate Libraries","volume":"27 1","pages":"452 - 461"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2021-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/10691316.2021.1886212","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45825958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}