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Embedded Librarian -- “ A Signature Library Program” |
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Mrs. Barbara Van Hooser, Reference/Interlibrary Loan Librarian, and Dr. Yildiz B. Binkley, Dean of Libraries and Media Centers, put the Library's Embedded Librarian Program together in December, 2007 and it was launched in the Spring Semester of 2008. Mrs. Van Hooser is commended for her work with this program. |
| This program provides a vital service to primarily the online students and faculty. However, some hybrid and on ground courses also took advantage of it. The typical library service provided by the Embedded Librarian Program includes a Web site, customized access to remote databases, electronically based, integrated library instruction, and office visits. The program encourages in-depth research and analysis, solving problems via discovery, obtaining, reviewing and analyzing relevant information. The Embedded Librarian may assist with the creation of assignments that will promote creative thinking, problem solving and information literacy. |
| Since Spring Semester 2008 Mrs. Barbara Van Hooser was embedded in 66 Tennessee State University online, hybrid and on ground courses and 22 RODP(Regents Online Degree Program) courses. this service will be assessed annually via a survey administered online. |
| User Satisfaction Survey |
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According to the fall, 2009 Library User Satisfaction Survey -- The most used area by all students is the Information Commons--33% of the students use the computers -- The highest use of computers is by Seniors(43%) followed by Sophomores(38.3%), Juniors(33.3%), Freshman(27%), Graduate Students(23.2%) and Faculty(9.5%). |
| -- Seniors use the library more often than any other group(71.4%) -- 5 more times a week, followed by Sophomores(39%), Freshemen(29.2%), Graduate Students(18.5%) and Juniors(12.5%) |
| -- All students state that computers are the most important resources in the library with Juniors and Seniors leading the way(100%) followed by Freshman(96%), Sophomores(90.5%), Graduate Students(901%) and Faculty(37.5%). |
| -- All respondents deem assistance provided by library faculty the second most important resource led by Juniors and Seniors(100%), followed by Freshman(92%), Faculty(90%), sophomores(85.7%) and Graduate Students(80%) |
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Library Faculty and Staff will attend the following conferences this spring: |
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| Computers in Libraries,
April 12-14, 2010, Arlington, Washington DC The theme of the 2010 Computers in Libraries conference is Information Fluency: Literacy for Life. The conference will be focusing on leading-edge technology that is building information fluency, transforming library operations, enabling information products and services, and redefining roles within all types and sizes of library and information services. Dr. Binkley and Mr. Yan will be attending the sessions in use of gaming in learning, information discovery and research, and literacies and fluencies. They will be networking with colleagues across the nation to share information about literacies and use of technologies in libraries. |
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Innovative Interface Users
Group Conference, April 19-22, 2010, Chicago, Illinois The Innovative Users Group (IUG) provides a forum for its members to present interesting ideas. Over 140 sessions are held throughout the conference ranging from general interest to specialized topics. Ample opportunities are given to meet and share ideas with other librarians from all types of libraries and from around the world. Programs are prepared by individuals from member libraries and members of the Innovative Interfaces staff. Vendors who have products which work with Innovative's system are invited to exhibit and share in some programs. Dr. Kenerson and Mrs. Gee will be attending. |
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American Library Association
Annual Conference, June 25-28, 2010, Washington DC. It provides opportunities to advance librarianship, connect with colleagues and learn about new technologies that improve library service. Programs offered at the conference include cutting edge innovations in technology for library services, instructions in maximizing emerging technologies, training and mentoring, advocacy and others. Ms. Alvin will also attend Choice Magazine Editorial Board meeting as a board member for the last two years. |
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| DO YOU KNOW? |
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National Library Week will be celebrated during the week of April 11-17, 2010. |
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* was proposed by the
National Book Committee, a joint committee of American Library
Association and the American Book Publishers Council in 1957.
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The
Themes of the National Library Week were |