Authors: Mary Axford, Elisabeth Shields, and Crystal Renfro Libraries have been thought of as buildings that hold collections, conduits to the access of intellectual information, spaces for doing scholarship and places to find individuals with expertise in accessing those intellectual collections. Librarians have organized the knowledge itself, but haven’t been known for helping scholars organize …
Category Archive: Member News
Mar 05
Make Library Instruction Zoom: Prezi as Presentation Tool
Author: Stewart C Baker Yet another Instruction Session The problem of keeping students engaged during library instruction sessions is a common one. Presentation software may only compound the problem: as slide after slide appears on the screen, with bullet point after bullet point, students’ eyes (as well as instructors’) may be at risk of glazing …
Jan 18
ULS Member Scholarly Work: Trkay, Herzog, Mirza, Huddleston, and Bailey
Many thanks to Gretchen Trkay, Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian, University of Texas at Arlington; Andy Herzog, Reference and Instruction Librarian, University of Texas at Arlington; Rafia Mirza, Reference and Instruction Librarian, University of Texas at Arlington; Boglarka Huddleston, Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian, University of Texas at Arlington; Jody Bailey, Reference and Instruction Librarian, …
Oct 04
ULS Member Scholarly Work: Lyons & Blosser
Many thanks to Lucy Eleonore Lyons and John Blosser, who shared information about their recently published article. Congratulations, Lucy and John! John is the Head of the Department of Electronic Resources and Collection Analysis, and Lucy is the Coordinator for Collection Analysis in the same department, within the University Library at Northwestern University. Lyons, L. E., …
Sep 11
Welcome from the ULS Chair
Hello ULS Members! Now is a great time to be a part of ULS! ULS strives to keep members informed of the latest trends and innovative practices in the field. Committee on the Future of University Libraries scours higher education literature to identify key issues that will have an impact on academic libraries and publishes …
Aug 07
Blow Your Own Horn
Librarians, don’t be shy! ACRL ULS wants to start conversations about *your* recent research and publications. Have you had an article published in a journal or trade publication recently? How about a book? An upcoming conference presentation? We love to spread the word about ULS members who are doing creative, innovative work. Send your publication …
Jul 20
Share Your News, ULSers!
Librarians, don’t be shy! ACRL ULS wants to start conversations about *your* recent research and publications! Have you had an article published in a journal or trade publication recently? How about a book? An upcoming conference presentation? ULS loves to spread the word about our members who are doing creative, innovative work! Send your publication …
Jun 27
ULS Member Scholarly Work: Gaffney
Many thanks to Megan Gaffney, who shared information about her recently published article. Congratulations, Megan! Megan is the coordinator of Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services at the University of Delaware Library. Gaffney, M. (2012). Interlibrary loan requests for locally available materials: WorldCat Local’s impact. College & Research Libraries, 73(1), 68-77. Retrieved from http://crl.acrl.org/content/73/1.toc
May 01
ULS Member Scholarly Work: Bailin
Many thanks to Kylie Bailin for sharing information about her recent publication and presentation. Congratulations, Kylie! Kylie Bailin is Outreach Team Leader of the Science, Engineering & Medicine Unit, UNSW Library, The University of New South Wales. Bailin, K. (2011). Changes in academic library space: A case study at the University of New South Wales. Australian Academic & …
Apr 27
ULS Member Scholarly Work: Helmstutler
Many thanks to Brenna Helmstutler for sharing information about her upcoming scholarly presentation. Congratulations, Brenna! Brenna Helmstutler is the Interim Coordinator, Library Services for Health & Sciences, Public Services, Georgia State University Library. Brenna is one of three presenters selected for the ACRL Research Forum at ALA Annual this year, which will be held Sunday, June 24, from 10:30-12:00. …