Attend Posters
The poster session reception is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Study and research abroad in LIS education: Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies
The second component of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies’ (SOIS) motto, “International our scope,” has been fully embraced in the past two years, as MLIS students from the department have participated in research and study trips and exchanges to both Austria and South Africa. The increasingly global exchange of information can create a host of ethical and legal issues that demands intercultural understanding, respect, communication, and compromise; providing support to and encouraging students that wish to improve their skills in these areas through first-hand international experience should be a priority for all LIS departments. This poster will explain the programs at SOIS and feature reflections from participants on how such experiences have played a role in their academic and professional lives, provide insight into the significance and importance of international experience for aspiring librarians, and begin a dialogue on creating more opportunities for students and professionals.
Erin Hvizdak, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Creation and Innovation: Marquette University Libraries’ IR Journey
Many libraries are creating institutional repositories both to showcase the research and scholarship of their institutions and as a strategy to respond to the changing nature of scholarly communication. This poster session charts the path that Marquette University Libraries have taken from system selection to defining a collection policy, to the beginning stages of populating the repository. We will outline our approaches to issues regarding staffing, strategies for recruiting faculty content, identifying other types of content including course materials, student papers and interdisciplinary or niche journals, and methods of exposing the IR to library users. Find out where we have been and where we are going as we develop the IR using a systematic yet flexible approach.
Ann Hanlon, Digital Projects Librarian, Marquette University Libraries
Jean Zanoni, Associate Dean, Marquette University Libraries
E-Resource Price Sharing System
I have developed a tool I am calling an E-Resource Price Sharing System. It is designed for UW System library, but others could have the code and develop their own system. The System allows participating libraries to enter what e-resources for which they subscribe and the price, user limits, simultaneous users, etc. Data is kept for 5 consequtive years and allows libraries to compare their costs to that of other libraries in the system.
William Doering, Systems, Catalog & Digital Initiatives Librarian, Murphy Library, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Lawrence University Theatre Department Production Collection
The library and the theatre department at Lawrence University are collaborating to create a public collection of images taken at productions put on by the LU Theatre Department. This public digital image collection will be a place for prospective students to see what kind of productions the Theatre Dept puts on, it will be a place where faculty can access current images for their teaching, and it will be a place where former students can point prospective employers for samples of their work. The collection will have metadata fields for all types of contributors to the productions from the actors and directors to the set designers and lighting designers. It will start with productions performed in the academic 2008/09 year. We will add images from some past productions over time.
Julie Fricke, Reference and Web Resources Librarian, Lawrence University
Colette Lunday Brautigam, Visual Resources Librarian, Lawrence University
Applied Math and Science Education Repository
The Applied Math and Science Education Repository (AMSER),developed by Internet Scout, a research center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a free online portal offering educational resources and services built specifically for those in community and technical colleges. Funded by the National Science Foundation as part of the National Science Digital Library, AMSER connects educators and students to authoritative online math and science resources and offers tools to help integrate them into learning environments. The AMSER portal covers hundreds of topics and includes lesson plans, videos, podcasts, and more. The resources in AMSER are free and have been hand-selected by librarians and content experts. AMSER also offers tools that make it easier to use the resources in their collection such as a customizable folder system, a bulletin service, saved searches, and features which allow users to rate and comment on resources. Visit AMSER athttp://amser.org
Andrea Coffin, Metadata Specialist, Internet Scout, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Corralling Journal Use Statistics for Easy Reporting
Tracking journal use is more important than ever with library periodicals budgets continuing to lose ground against journal price inflation. With staff time also at a premium, we no longer have the time to manually compile print and electronic journal use. In order to automate some of the work, I have created an Access database that stores all of our statistics, both print and electronic, and uses some simple queries to create reports by subject, cost, etc. I will share what I have created and look forward to learning about how others are managing journal use statistics.
Jenifer Holman, Acquisitions/Periodicals Librarian, Murphy Library, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Because No One Needs Another Meeting: Screencasts as Staff Training Utility
Ongoing education and communication are vital to a successful library. Unfortunately, conflicting schedules, dispersed offices and staff size are all impediments to ongoing training and communication. Screencasts can aid in staff training by allowing staff to learn new resources on their own time and to refer back to old training guides when necessary. We propose and demonstrate a model of staff training that combines the screencasting programs Jing and Captivate with online blogging services. These programs create staff training models that are easily accessible and archivable and allow a more in depth interaction with new databases that cannot be achieved with traditional training meetings and orientations. Our model is built around reference and Web 2.0 utilities training but can be applied to access services, technical services, or any other library environment. We will present a “live” poster session with a fully accessible model on a laptop and a poster explaining the development process.
Joe Morgan, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Carling Febry, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sarah Ralston, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
UW-Madison Libraries’ Teaching and Learning Circles Program
UW-Madison instruction librarians developed a program that allows staff to work on aspects of their teaching with support from a small group of four-to-five colleagues. The “Teaching and Learning Circles” program provides a structure for instruction staff to discuss teaching and learning issues, gain new ideas and perspectives, and have fun while getting better acquainted with colleagues (and drinking coffee!). Presenters will share information about how the program works, supporting tools that can be repurposed for a program and library of any size, and the benefits of the program.
Rebecca Payne, Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Steven Baumgart, Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison
James H. Albertson Learning Resource Center: A Leader, a Legacy, and Center of Innovation.
In 1970, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point dedicated the Albertson Learning Resource Center (LRC). The LRC remains central to the University’s educational mission, a model of collaboration between University Library, Information Technology, Center for Academic Excellence and Student Engagement, Natural History Museum, Tutoring and Learning Center, and more. In 1962, James H. Albertson, at the age of 36 became president of Wisconsin State College-Stevens Point. During Albertson’s tenure the campus evolved with annual growth estimates exceeding 1,000 and faculty numbers mushrooming. Albertson’s attraction to cultural literacy led to new curricula, new majors, overseas study program, Student Affairs Division, bolstering shared-governance and volunteerism. Albertson led a USAID consultation team to reform higher education in Vietnam. The entire WI Team were lost as their plane went down in monsoons, yet collaborative efforts continued. His legacy continues today as the LRC faces challenges in higher education--challenges made manageable and vibrant by Albertson’s ideals - collaborate, innovate, and create.
Tom Reich, Collection Development Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center
The University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center (UWDCC) works collaboratively with UW System faculty, staff, and librarians to create and provide access to digital resources that support the teaching and research needs of the UW community, uniquely document the university and State of Wisconsin, and provide access to rare or fragile items of broad research value. In our WAAL 2009 poster session we will:
- Highlight new and featured resources
- Describe the various types of materials in the collections such as:
- Texts
- Images
- Audio
- Share examples of ways our users interact with digital content online and in the classroom
- Explain procedures for UW System librarians to propose a collaborative project with UWDCC
Our poster will illustrate the breadth, depth, and variety of UWDCC content with example images and quotes from user feedback and comments. We also intend to have a laptop computer with a live internet connection to our digital library at our poster station. This will allow on the spot searches and demonstrations of how the UWDCC site functions.
Leah Ujda, Metadata Librarian, University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center
Making the Most of Citation Managers: Which One Should I Use? Which One Should My Students Use?
Are your faculty members overwhelmed with information in this digital age? Are they tired of receiving incomprehensible bibliographies from students? This poster will explore the variety of citation management software supported by the UW-Madison Libraries and demonstrate how this software can improve both faculty and student research. The poster provides overviews of EndNote, EndNote Web, RefWorks and Zotero combined with an assessment tool for instructors. The assessment tool is designed to guide instructors through the process of determining which software best meets her/his needs and those of students in the context of the course assignments.
Emily N. Wixson, Chemistry/Biochemistry Reference & Instruction, Chemistry Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Pamela O’Donnell , Academic Librarian, College Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Anne Rauh, Liaison Librarian, Kurt F. Wendt Library, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Center for Information Policy Research
The Center for Information Policy Research (CIPR) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies (UWM-SOIS) was begun in 1998 to address social, ethical, legal, and policy issues of importance to the library and information professions. Now in its eleventh year, the work of CIPR has become critical as we attempt to explore and redefine concepts such as privacy, intellectual property, and censorship in light of the increasingly digital and global exchange of information. This poster will highlight the activities of CIPR, drawing attention to the ways in which the center might be of use or interest to academic librarians; demonstrate our commitment to intercultural dialogue through the co-sponsoring of several international conferences and the forging of connections with other policy groups around the world; and describe opportunities that might be of interest to information professionals, such as our fellows and PhD programs.
Anthony Hoffmann, Research Assistant - Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Academic Librarianship Student Organization (ALSO), UW-Madison SLIS
Around 30 students from UW-Madison’s School of Library and Information Studies program started an organization in 2008 to encourage participation in - and learning about - academic librarianship. Advisors include Prof. Ethelene Whitmire and Andrea Poehling from UW-Madison’s SLIS department. Students are divided into committees and are working to visit academic libraries across the state, while engaging in student-run academic librarianship discussions, lectures and workshops. The group’s goal is to promote interest of academic librarianship in new and current SLIS graduate students.
Amanda Kramer, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Jessican Gile, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The New WiLS
New services, new directions and a new relationship with OCLC: what does all mean for your library? WiLS staff will be on hand to explain it all.
Kathy Schneider, Wisconsin Library Services
