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- Don't go it alone: Sharing MarcEdit tasks to improve vendor MARC records
- Poster sharing the creation of a MarcEdit task library via GitHub that can be used by catalogers or individuals in the cataloging community. It was presented at the 2022 American Library Association (ALA) Conference held in Washington, D.C.
- Investigations Into Using Machine Learning Models to Automate the Sorting of Digitized Texas State Publications.
- This poster highlighting the development of machine learning model to automate part of the process of digitizing and archiving documents from the Texas State Depository Program. This particular part of the process is the sorting of documents to facilitate metadata creation. It was presented at the 2023 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) held May 16-18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
- Creating Subject Metadata for The Chronicles of Oklahoma in The Gateway to Oklahoma History
- This poster explores the process and resources used to create subject metadata for The Chronicles of Oklahoma collection in The Gateway to Oklahoma History. The Chronicles of Oklahoma is a regional publication from the Oklahoma Historical Society that has been published since 1921. The UNT Digital Library is digitizing the back issues and making them available to the public through the digital library, The Gateway to Oklahoma History. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas and at the 2023 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) held May 16-18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
- GSA Ref Analytics Insights using Power BI
- This poster explores data gathered from the UNT Libraries' reference analytics from questions submitted to the libraries. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
- UNT Combats National Book Ban Crisis: A GSA Perspective
- This poster shares the perspective of a Graduate Student Assistant on the practice of book banning. It also highlights the author's research and resources they have helped create to document and navigate this critical topic. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' 2023 Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
- Choose Your Platform: Gaming at the Media Library
- This poster highlights the services provided by the UNT Media Library and the contributions of the student assistants. It was presented at the UNT Libraries' Student Snapshots Symposium held in Denton, Texas.
- All-Gender Restrooms: Necessary and Possible
- Poster exploring the need for all-gender restrooms and the processing for implementing them in the University of North Texas Libraries' Annex building. It was presented at the University of North Texas Equity & Diversity 2023 Conference held in Denton, Texas.
- Toward an understanding of Data Literacy Needs in Community Colleges: A Conceptual Framework
- Poster focuses on developing a conceptual framework to understand data literacy needs in community colleges. The authors propose a framework for studying data literacy by conceptualizing data literacy and explicating the core content and competencies associated with it. It was presented at the 2023 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) conference held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This work is part of an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant.
- University of North Texas Open Access Publication Review (2019-2021): Workflows and Insights
- This poster presents results, workflows, and process insights into an Open Access publication review of UNT-affiliated authors. Publication data from 2019-2021 of UNT-affiliated authors was reviewed for the purpose of including it in the institutional repository, UNT Scholarly Works. It was presented at the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries which was held virtually May 23-26, 2022.
- Task List Peer Project
- Poster describing the process of updating the framework for the "Task List" that relays what needs to be completed by student assistants during each shift at the service desk.
- Shifting Into Teams: The Transition to Using Microsoft Teams and Shifts for Managing Student Employees
- Poster sharing specific tools and techniques used to help manage a team of over 25 student employees staffing a single service point for access services at the University of North Texas.
- Let's Git Creative: Using GitLab to Improve the Institutional Repository Workflow at the University of North Texas
- Poster examining the use of GitLab by the University of North Texas Libraries' institutional repository. GitLab provided the ability to track and communicate priorities for items submitted to the repository. It was presented at the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) on May 24-26, 2021.
- Learning for All: Creating a Digitally Accessible Learning Environment
- This poster provides information to online designers and educators about creating digitally accessible learning environments. It was presented at the American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC) 25th Annual Conference held in Dallas, Texas on October 4-6, 2018.
- Creating Communities of Practice among Librarians in an Online Learning Environment
- This poster applies the concept of an online community of practice in an effort to suggest how librarians can join together as a community to learn and to share ideas, strategies, and tools related to effective teaching and learning. It was presented at The Exchange an Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)/Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)/Library Leadership and Management (LLAMA) Collaboration held virtually on May 4, 6, & 8, 2020
- Cataloging for Makerspaces
- Poster on cataloging items for makerspaces. Makerspace items may be difficult for library users to find if they are not fully cataloged. Cataloging not only facilitates discovery but also provides information needed to track usage, create programming, generate recommendations, and support collection development. Attend this poster presentation for an overview of descriptive and subject cataloging for makerspace items. It was presented at the Cross Timbers Library Collaborative (CTCL) 2021 conference held virtually on July 23, 2021.
- Moving Toward a Praxis of Zen Librarianship: Expanding Librarianship with Mindfulness
- Poster on creating a Praxis of Zen Librarianship which frames reference and research assistance practices in academic libraries with theory and contemplative methodologies. It was presented at the Texas Library Association Conference held April 19-22, 2017 in San Antonio, TX.
- From New to Noteworthy: The Scholarly Impact Service at the University of North Texas
- This poster presents the Scholarly Impact Service at the University of North Texas from its start in the summer of 2017 to its more established position by October 2020. The overview includes some of the resources used by the team of librarians, including their library guide, consultation checklist, and promotional flyer. It was presented at the Bibliometrics and Research Assessment Symposium which was held virtually by the National Institutes of Health Library on October 7-9, 2020.
- Step Up Your Game with Genre Terms for Tabletop Games
- This poster introduces the controlled vocabulary of genre terms used by the UNT Libraries to enhance user access to a large collection of tabletop games. It was presented at the Online Audiovisual Catalogers (OLAC) 2020 conference which was held virtually.
- Visual Thinking for Art Librarians and Artists: Techniques for Unlocking Your Creativity to Generate Ideas and Solve Problems
- This poster introduces visual thinking for art librarians and artists, and it looks at different techniques to promote creativity, conceptualize ideas, solve problems, and come up with new insights. It was presented virtually for the Art Libraries Society of North America's 48th Annual Conference held on July 29-31, 2020.
- A Peer Learning Model for Embedded Reference
- This poster presents a Peer-to-Peer Embedded Reference program created by the UNT Libraries. The creation and goals of the program are highlighted along with challenges and future plans. It was intended to be presented at the Texas Library Association 2020 conference, but the event was cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns.
- To Co-Author or Not?
- This poster focuses on how to approach collaborative research. Learn how to choose team members, facilitate collaboration and organize all the elements of a project to create a successful publication or presentation. Also included are administrative responsibilities, thoughts on handling problems, examples of delineating responsibilities. It was presented at The Exchange an Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)/Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)/Library Leadership and Management (LLAMA) Collaboration held virtually on May 4, 6, & 8, 2020.
- Transparency on Journal Pricing - Make a List!
- This poster discusses the creation and value of UNT Libraries Serials Transparency List that contains the subscription pricing information they receive from publishers. The list promotes transparency in journal pricing and informed decision-making in collection development. It was presented at The Exchange an Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)/Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)/Library Leadership and Management (LLAMA) Collaboration held virtually on May 4, 6, & 8, 2020.
- Tackling Toxicity: Predicting, Surviving, & Preventing Toxic Workplaces
- This poster presents preliminary results from a survey of library employees on their experiences with toxic workplaces in libraries. The poster includes the most-reported toxic behaviors, advice for employees and employers on how to manage or avoid a toxic workplace environment. It was presented at the Electronic Resources & Libraries 2020 conference held in Austin, Texas.
- Cataloging for Makerspaces
- This poster shares how makerspace items are cataloged by UNT Libraries and how they benefit the library. It was presented at the Mountain Plains Library Association 2019 Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Game Collections in Libraries: More than just Monopoly
- This poster was presented at the American Library Association (ALA) Conference & Exhibition in June of 2019 in Washington, D.C. The poster highlights the results of a game census completed in 2018 that documents games in library collections.
- Purchasing Power: Assessing Library Print Vendors
- This poster assesses the services of library print vendors using turn-around time to fulfill order and discounts off list price as found on the library services vendor's website.
- Information Literacy & Student Learning Outcomes: Increasing Student Success
- This poster was created as part of the Information Literacy Initiative at the University of North Texas Libraries. The team conducted curriculum mapping project to improve UNT students' critical thinking and ability to use information effectively.
- University Libraries: How do we Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities?
- Poster presented at the 2019 Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) annual conference in July, 2019 in Boston, MA. This poster discusses about the University of North Texas Libraries' collaborative approach to support the needs of Students with Disabilities.
- Facilitating User Access through the Extraction of Documents from Digital Archives
- Poster presented at the 2019 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL-2019). This poster discusses about the University of North Texas' archive of government websites known as the CyberCemetery. The UNT Libraries have begun to extract documents embedded within the vast collection of web archives. Many of these documents include reports and transcripts from the various committees and agencies found in the collections. Through this project, the UNT Digital Library expands its role as a steward of digital resources in addition to making information easier to find.
- Hidden Gems: A Partnership Between the Digitization Lab and Photography Studio Art at UNT
- Poster presented at the 2019 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL-2019). This poster discusses how inter-departmental partnerships, particularly between UNT's Digital Libraries and Department of Photography and Studio Art can provide a win win collaborative environment for all parties involved. While the Digital Projects Lab can hire experienced photographers to operate and oversee its capturing system, as the same time MFA students can gain high level photography experiences in a real world project outside of the College of Visual Arts and Design which would help them diversify their skillset.
- Preparing STEM Graduate Students for the Dissertation or Thesis Proposal
- Poster presented at the 2019 American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting. This poster describes outcomes from a library workshop designed to lower barriers students face when beginning a dissertation or thesis proposal.
- Teamwork, Communication, and Critical Thinking: Librarian/University Collaboration for Student E-Portfolios
- Poster presented at the 2018 American Library Association Annual Conference. This poster describes the collaborations involved in promoting student e-portfolios.
- The impact of Library Instruction on Undergraduate Student Success: A Four-Year Study
- Poster presented at the 2018 Cross Timbers Library Collaborative Annual Conference. This poster describes a study to determine if library instruction has a positive impact on undergraduate student success.
- Click to Count
- Poster detailing the Click to Count program at University of North Texas Libraries in which permalinks are provided to gain more accurate usage data from faculty.
- Utilizing Transgender Patient Health Care Experiences To Address Future Physicians' Gaps In Knowledge
- This poster describes a project to create a free, open-access, web-based curriculum designed to educate medical students and residents on how to give compassionate care to disadvantaged populations who are in great need of consistent, stigma-free, and socially informed health care.
- Pathway to Success: Librarian/Faculty Collaboration for Student Learning
- This poster describes activities to support student information-seeking and information-processing skills through a librarian and faculty collaboration for student learning.
- From User Reviews to Theory Building: An Inductive Approach to Construct Identification Using Text Mining
- Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Knowledge Management. This poster demonstrates the utility of text analytic for theory building and validation in information science.
- Providing Access to Scientific Knowledge: Faculty Views on Open Access Repositories as a New Channel of Scholarly Communication
- Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Knowledge Management. This poster describes a study of faculty members' perceptions on open access publishing.
- Collaborative Innovation and Knowledge Management
- Presented at the 2017 International Conference on Knowledge Management. This poster describes knowledge management values within a supportive software platform.
- Facilitating Knowledge Transfer of Data Sharing Practices
- Poster for the 2017 International Conference on Knowledge Management. This poster discusses data sharing practices and compliance with open data mandates by using the Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) knowledge transfer spiral model to understand behaviors and create resources for researchers.
- Assessing the Success of a Mentoring Program Beyond Satisfaction Surveys
- Poster presented at the 2017 Cross Timbers Library Collaborative meeting. This poster portrays experiences in assessing a mentoring program for librarians in a large academic library.
- Bridging Connections: Mentoring and Being Mentored
- Poster presented at the 2017 Cross Timbers Library Collaborative meeting. This poster models the experiences of a mentor and mentee at international, state, and national organization levels.
- Biophilic Design for Libraries: Integrating and Referencing Nature to Create More Human-Centered Spaces
- This poster discusses biophilic design for libraries.
- Enhancing the Discovery of Unique Collections
- This poster includes best practices for using genre headings to enhance discovery of tabletop games.
- Collection Assessment & ARL Libraries Summary Results from ARL SPEC KIT #352
- This poster summarizes results from the Association of Research Libraries SPEC Kit #352: Collection Assessment.
- Are print books REALLY dead?
- This poster describes a study of e-book usage using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Technology Acceptances Model (TAM).
- Let's Get Judgy: Rubric Based Evaluation of Electronic Resources
- This poster describes the workflow for evaluating one resources using rubrics covering overall functionality, usability, and licensing and contracts. This poster was presented at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Orlando, FL on June 25, 2016, and at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions World Library and Information Congress in Columbus, Ohio on August 15, 2016.
- Yes, but is it Linked Open Data?
- Poster presented at Digital Frontiers. This poster presents preliminary results from an analysis of 407 success proposals to the National Endowment for the Humanities' Office of Digital Humanities grant program.
- From Acceptance to Assessment: Academic Librarians CAN Card-Swipe
- This poster describes the results of longitudinal research of academic librarians using card-swiping technologies to improve collaborative assessment efforts on a large public university campus.
- Assessing the Success of a Professional Development Program
- This poster describes how assessment can be incorporated into a professional development program for academic librarians by using measures of need, participation, satisfaction, and impact.