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Author Kendrick, Kaetrena Davis

Title The small and rural academic library : leveraging resources and overcoming limitations
Published Chicago, IL : Association of College and Research Libraries, 2016

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Description 1 online resource (265 pages)
Contents Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Cracking the Competition: Collaboration in Programming / Deborah Tritt / Kaetrena Davis Kendrick -- Introduction / Kate S. Lewallen -- Literature Review / Kate S. Lewallen -- Study / Kate S. Lewallen -- Methodology / Kate S. Lewallen -- Results / Kate S. Lewallen -- Library Outreach Efforts / Kate S. Lewallen -- Characteristics of Success / Kate S. Lewallen -- Marketing / Kate S. Lewallen -- Collaborations / Kate S. Lewallen -- Advantages and Challenges / Kate S. Lewallen -- Supporting Others / Kate S. Lewallen -- Impact of Collaborative Outreach / Kate S. Lewallen -- Discussion / Kate S. Lewallen -- Best Practices / Kate S. Lewallen -- Conclusion / Kate S. Lewallen -- Appendix 1A: Collaboration and Academic Library Programming Survey / Kate S. Lewallen -- Notes / Kate S. Lewallen -- Big Ideas, Small Libraries. A Personal Touch at Kentucky Christian University / Kate S. Lewallen -- Note / Naulayne R. Enders -- ch. 2 Strengthening the Small Library: Creating Opportunities for Archives Development / Naulayne R. Enders -- Introduction / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Literature Review / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Establishing the Archive / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Growing the Archive / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Promoting the Archive / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Best Practices / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Future Plans / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Conclusion / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Notes / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- ch. 3 Removing Barriers and Building Bridges: Distance Learning Library Services in Small or Rural Academic Libraries / Calvin Cleary / Tina Schneider -- Introduction / Karla J. Aleman -- Literature Review / Karla J. Aleman -- Distance Education / Karla J. Aleman -- Distance Student Demographics / Karla J. Aleman -- Distance Student Preferences / Karla J. Aleman -- Library Support of Distance Education / Karla J. Aleman -- Library Services / Karla J. Aleman -- Administrative Support / Karla J. Aleman -- Morehead State University / Karla J. Aleman -- Campus / Karla J. Aleman -- Library / Karla J. Aleman -- Streamlining Distance Learning Library Services / Karla J. Aleman -- Library Website and Online Services / Karla J. Aleman -- Website / Karla J. Aleman -- Request and Delivery Systems / Karla J. Aleman -- Developing an Online Library Instruction Program / Karla J. Aleman -- Research Guides / Karla J. Aleman -- Instructional Videos / Karla J. Aleman -- Providing Face-to-Face Research Instruction at Distant Locations / Karla J. Aleman -- Partnering with Regional Community College Libraries / Karla J. Aleman -- Best Practices for Distance Learning Library Services at Small and Rural Academic Libraries / Karla J. Aleman -- 1. Stay Student-Focused / Karla J. Aleman -- 2. Know the Limits / Karla J. Aleman -- 3. Embrace Embedding / Karla J. Aleman -- 4. Collaborate / Karla J. Aleman -- 5. Use Student Workers and Interns / Karla J. Aleman -- 6. Keep All Files and Records / Karla J. Aleman -- Conclusion / Karla J. Aleman -- Notes / Karla J. Aleman -- ch. 4 Strategically Staffing the Small and Rural Academic Library / Karla J. Aleman -- Introduction / Marisha C. Kelly -- Literature Review / Marisha C. Kelly -- Staffing Shortages / Marisha C. Kelly -- Recruitment Challenges / Marisha C. Kelly -- Attracting Talent / Marisha C. Kelly -- Hiring Limitations / Marisha C. Kelly -- Staffing Dichotomy between Urban and Rural Campuses at One College / Marisha C. Kelly -- Barriers to Library Staffing at the Belle Glade Campus / Marisha C. Kelly -- Making the Case with Data / Marisha C. Kelly -- Best Practices for Actively Attracting Talent to the Small and Rural Academic Library / Marisha C. Kelly -- Discussion / Marisha C. Kelly -- Conclusion / Marisha C. Kelly -- Notes / Marisha C. Kelly -- Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Leading Locally / Marisha C. Kelly -- Rebecca Freeman / Marisha C. Kelly -- ch. 5 Managing Student Workers in the Small Academic Library / Marisha C. Kelly -- Introduction / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Literature Review / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Hiring Process / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Job Descriptions / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Advertising Positions and Attracting Applicants / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Selecting and Interviewing Candidates / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Orientation and Training / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Orientation Best Practices / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Training Best Practices / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Student Work Activities during Downtime / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Evaluation Best Practices / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes / Madeline Sims -- Conclusion / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Appendix 5A: Sample Job Description / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Appendix 5B: Sample Interview Questions / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Appendix 5C: Sample Training Checklist / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Notes / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Staff Engagement for Cohesion / Madeline Sims / Erica Watson / Laura F. Keyes -- Notes / Jennifer Ward / Bethany Wilkes -- ch. 6 Succession Planning at a Small Academic Library / Jennifer Ward / Bethany Wilkes -- Introduction / Anne LePage -- Literature Review / Anne LePage -- Succession Planning / Anne LePage -- Definition / Anne LePage -- Models / Anne LePage -- Advantages and Disadvantages of Succession Planning / Anne LePage -- Applications for Small or Rural Academic Libraries / Anne LePage -- Mount Allison University / Anne LePage -- Description / Anne LePage -- Current Issues / Anne LePage -- Succession Planning at Ralph Pickard Bell Library / Anne LePage -- Determining Library Value / Anne LePage -- Role of Communication / Anne LePage -- Training and Continuing Education / Anne LePage -- Outcomes / Anne LePage -- Discussion / Anne LePage -- Conclusion / Anne LePage -- Notes / Anne LePage -- ch
7 Mission Possible: Strategic Planning for Small Academic Libraries / Anne LePage -- Introduction / Rebecca Johnson / Darla Haines / Jill Lichtsinn / Edita Sicken -- Literature Review / Darla Haines / Rebecca Johnson / Jill Lichtsinn / Edita Sicken -- Funderburg Library: Both Small and Rural / Darla Haines / Rebecca Johnson / Jill Lichtsinn / Edita Sicken -- Planning: From Operational to Strategic / Darla Haines / Rebecca Johnson / Jill Lichtsinn / Edita Sicken -- Process / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- Mission, Vision, Plan / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- Implementation and Outcomes at Funderburg Library / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- Implications and Benefits for Small Academic Libraries / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- Best Practices / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- 1. Devote Time to Plan / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- 2. Research Example Plans / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- 3. Align Library Mission and Vision / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- 4. Determine Goals and Action Items / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- 5. Set a Time Line / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- 6. Create a Visual / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- 7. Review the Plan / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- Conclusion / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- Notes / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson -- ch. 8 Let's Be Direct about Information Literacy Assessment Using Quick Writes to Gather Authentic Evidence of Student Learning / Jill Lichtsinn / Rebecca Johnson / Darla Haines / Edita Sicken -- Introduction / Henri Mondschein -- Literature Review / Henri Mondschein -- Assessment and Evaluation / Henri Mondschein -- Indirect and Direct Assessment / Henri Mondschein -- Direct Measurement Techniques / Henri Mondschein -- Quick Writes: A Brief Overview / Henri Mondschein -- Demonstrating Value through ILI Assessment and Planning / Henri Mondschein -- Assessment Cycles and Direct Assessment / Henri Mondschein -- California Lutheran University / Henri Mondschein -- Pearson Library / Henri Mondschein -- Quick Write Process at Cal Lutheran / Henri Mondschein -- Preparing to Implement Quick Writes / Henri Mondschein -- Scoring Quick Writes / Henri Mondschein -- Quick Write Development and ILI Integration / Henri Mondschein -- Challenges and Best Practices for Implementing Direct Assessment / Henri Mondschein -- Conclusion / Henri Mondschein -- Appendix 8A: Quick Write Prompt Using Qualtrics Survey Software / Henri Mondschein -- Appendix 8B: Sample Quick Write Prompt for First-Year Sociology Class / Henri Mondschein -- Appendix 8C: Information Literacy Assignment and Assessment Tools / Henri Mondschein -- Notes / Henri Mondschein
Note continued: Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Livre en place: Embedded Librarianship at a Specialized Library / Henri Mondschein -- Note / Valerie Freeman -- ch. 9 Small Academic Libraries and the Culture of Assessment / Valerie Freeman -- Introduction / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Literature Review / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Role of Leadership / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- Need for Professional Development / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Planning and Performing Assessment / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Using Assessment Results / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Sharing Results and Celebrating Success / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- Creating a Culture of Assessment / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- William Penn University and Wilcox Library / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- Assessment Culture at Wilcox Library / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Leadership and Ownership / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- Professional Development / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Planning and Performing Assessment / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- Using Assessment Results / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- Sharing Results and Celebrating Success / Jennifer Sterling / Julie Hansen -- Conclusion / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Notes / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- ch. 10 Technology Triage: Assessing and Managing Library Systems and Projects / Julie Hansen / Jennifer Sterling -- Introduction / Michael Rodriguez -- Definitions / Michael Rodriguez -- Literature Review / Michael Rodriguez -- Triage in LIS / Michael Rodriguez -- Triage in Management and IT / Michael Rodriguez -- Hodges University and McMahan Library / Michael Rodriguez -- Hodges University / Michael Rodriguez -- McMahan Library / Michael Rodriguez -- Applying Triage at McMahan Library / Michael Rodriguez -- Priority Assessment / Michael Rodriguez -- Code Black / Michael Rodriguez -- Code Red / Michael Rodriguez -- Code Yellow / Michael Rodriguez -- Code Green / Michael Rodriguez -- Code White / Michael Rodriguez -- Priorities and Best Practices / Michael Rodriguez -- Prioritize Relationships / Michael Rodriguez -- Prioritize Internal Customers / Michael Rodriguez -- Prioritize Efficiency via Documentation / Michael Rodriguez -- Prioritize Documentation to Train Staff / Michael Rodriguez -- Discussion / Michael Rodriguez -- Conclusion / Michael Rodriguez -- Appendix 10A: Resources for Library Technology Management / Michael Rodriguez -- Appendix 10B: Sorting Technology Triage Priorities through Cost-Benefit Analysis / Michael Rodriguez -- Notes / Michael Rodriguez -- Big Ideas, Small Libraries. Being Innovative: Creating Innovative Tutorials / Michael Rodriguez -- ch. 11 Instructional Technology and Instructional Space on the Satellite Campus / Ustadza Ely -- Introduction / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- Literature Review / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- Libraries as Technology-Rich Learning Spaces / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- Information Literacy Librarians as Instructional Technologists / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- Students as Technology Providers / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- Horry Georgetown Technical College / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- HGTC Instruction Space Limitations / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- HGTC Instructional Technology (IT) Limitations / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- Acquiring IT Resources / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- Sharing IT Resources / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- Negotiating IT Resources / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- Overcoming Limitations / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- Overcoming Space Limitations / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- Overcoming IT Limitations / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- Best Practices / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft -- Conclusion / Elaine Holliday / Elena Rodriguez / Amanda Kraft -- Notes / Elena Rodriguez / Elaine Holliday / Amanda Kraft
Summary Through the use of case studies, research, and practical interviews, The Small or Rural Academic Library: Leveraging Resources and Overcoming Limitations explores how academic librarians in such environments can keep pace with, create, and improve modern library practices and services, network with colleagues, and access continuing education and professional development opportunities
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Academic libraries -- United States -- Administration
Small libraries -- United States -- Administration
Rural libraries -- United States -- Administration
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
Academic libraries -- Administration
Rural libraries -- Administration
Small libraries -- Administration
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Tritt, Deborah
LC no. 2016021640
ISBN 9780838989012
0838989012
9780838989005
0838989004