Articles

Showcasing our institution's research: A look at UTA Libraries’ new consultation service

By Andy M. Herzog | June 18, 2018

University of Texas at Arlington Libraries

The big idea at the University of Texas Arlington Libraries was to create a new consultation service consisting of both a consultation and customized metrics report. Librarian Andy Herzog showcases their new service model that touches upon an individual faculty member’s needs, research metrics and academic impact.

The digital humanities lab: A dedicated space to support faculty’s creative endeavors

By Katy Kavanagh Webb, East Carolina University | June 11, 2018

Digital Humanities Lab

This article by Katy Kavanagh Webb, East Carolina University, describes how to set up a digital humanities lab (DHL), projects that a DHL can be used for, what equipment is necessary, and a case study from the successful DHL at UW Milwaukee. It also includes a list of librarian roles in the digital humanities.

Panoramas and perspectives: Karen Hunter on the *good* old days of librarianship

June 11, 2018

Karen Hunter quotation: “When access meant hours stuck at a microfilm reader, you almost wished the library didn’t own the material at all.”

In tribute to Karen Hunter, a former colleague who passed away on May 31, 2018, we would like to reshare her final Library Connect Newsletter article originally published in March 2011.

WEBINAR July 12 | Library value through the lens of student success, research outcomes and collection impact

May 31, 2018

Join our librarian presenters in this webinar as they share their unique stories about library value starting with themes that resonate with their stakeholders.

 

How to get stakeholder buy-in for implementing emerging technologies in your academic library

By Ida A. Joiner, Universal Academy | May 25, 2018

Implementing emerging technologies

Stakeholders are the key to implementing emerging technologies in your library, and it is important to get them on board to support your initiatives. Here are some key points and a checklist to help you prepare for success.

 

The digital media lab: A library creative space for supporting multimodal assignments

By Katy Kavanagh Webb, East Carolina University | May 16, 2018

Georgetown University, Gelardin New Media Center and Maker Hub

Where would you go if you were working on a creative project and needed to use digital video or audio software and equipment, but did not want to invest thousands of dollars to buy these high-tech products? A library, of course!

The power and the challenges of collaboration for academic libraries

By Jeremy Atkinson, LIS Consultant | May 11, 2018

Collaboration for Academic Libraries

 The author analyzed a range of case studies that provide useful insights into the nature and effectiveness of collaborative activities and innovative approaches in academic libraries. Grouping them into five categories, he shares a few examples of each.

Research information management: An emerging library role

Drew White, Elsevier | May 1, 2018

Pure RIM

Research information management (RIM) is an emerging library service area that involves the collection and curation of metadata on campus research activity. Read about the pros of utilizing a RIM system to make reporting easier and more streamlined.

 

Save the date for our upcoming Scopus Bootcamp Webinars in German language

May 1, 2018

Scopus German language webinars

 

This spring we are bringing new possibilities to enhance your Scopus proficiency!

 

Three webinars in German are being offered to update you on the latest Scopus improvements, provide you with tips and tricks on identifying appropriate journals to publish your research in, and to inform you on the how Scopus data is used for journal ranking.

 

Exploring the need for a research data management librarian academy

Apr 24, 2018

RDM Training

Several university libraries recently partnered with Elsevier to study the need for a Research Data Management Librarian Academy that could provide online RDM training. Read more and share your experiences by taking the RDM training survey.