Search Results

open access

UNT Libraries Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Initiatives

Description: Report on the accomplished and continued Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) efforts of the UNT libraries prior to April 2022. The report details efforts in representing underserved communities in library collections, accessibility efforts, resources such as online guides created to support IDEA initiatives, special projects, grants and fellowships, events, workplace culture, outreach, and committees or groups designed to expand Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility.
Date: April 15, 2022
Creator: Library Council on Diversity and Inclusion
open access

Mental Health Collection Evaluation Report

Description: This report summarizes an evaluation of the UNT Libraries' Mental Health collection to determine if the collection is adequately serving patron needs. It was determined that the collection was currently meeting patrons' needs, and some recommendations for future collection maintenance and enhancements for specific key areas were included.
Date: April 1, 2022
Creator: Harker, Karen
open access

Preface [of the Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications]

Description: Preface of the Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications. The Handbook of Research on the Global View of Open Access and Scholarly Communications articulates OA concepts and issues while demystifying the state-of-the-art knowledge domain in the areas of OA and scholarly communications from diverse perspectives as well as implications for the information and knowledge society.
Date: April 2022
Creator: Alemneh, Daniel Gelaw

pywb at UNT Libraries

Description: Presentation on the UNT Libraries' migration from OpenWayback to pywb for web archiving. It was presented at the International Internet Preservation Consortium (IIPC) Technical Speaker Series: pywb Webinar held virtually on March 30, 2022.
Date: March 30, 2022
Creator: Ko, Lauren

EDI in Organizations: A Libraries' Perspective

Description: Presentation from librarians at the UNT Libraries share some of the EDI initiatives taking place in the UNT Libraries stemming from a multi-level climate survey, how the libraries as a whole is trying to be a better ally, and how we can help other departments with their EDI initiatives. It was presented at the 2022 UNT Equity & Diversity Conference held on March 23, 2022.
Date: March 23, 2022
Creator: Condrey, Coby; Dooley, Yvonne; Wolf, Stacey & Yanowski, Kevin
open access

Gadget Lending Project: Filling the Gap in Students' Equipment and Technology Needs

Description: This report documents the "Gadget Lending Project: Filling the Gap in Students' Equipment and Technology Needs" project funded through the Dean's Innovation Grant. The final report describes the project activities including the research, purchase of products, developing circulation policies, creating catalog records, preparing items for circulation, marketing and communication, creation of a LibGuide, employee training, and budget. It also addresses the project outcomes, best practices, and futā€¦ more
Date: Spring 2022
Creator: Keshmiripour, Setareh; Akers, Emily; Knox, Briana & Mount, Jonathan

Trusted Digital Repository Self-Audit: Lessons Learned

Description: This presentation gives an overview of the University of North Texas Libraries digital repository self-audit according to the Trusted Repositories Audit & Certification: Criteria and Checklist (2014). It was given at the Designing Storage Architectures for Digital Collections virtual meeting hosted by the Library of Congress on March 14, 2022.
Date: March 14, 2022
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward

Want to be a Cataloging Manager?

Description: Presentation sharing research on job advertisements for cataloging manager positions in academic libraries from 2015 through 2020. The presenters discuss how required and preferred qualifications have evolved over time. Recommendations for writing job advertisements to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion are provided. It was presented virtually for the ALA Core Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services Interest Group (RPLTS) Core IG Week program, on March 9, 2022.
Date: March 9, 2022
Creator: Brannon, Sian; Sassen, Catherine & Yanowski, Kevin

Dark Star: Etymology of an Enigma

Description: Presentation on the etymology of the lyrics in the song "Dark Star" by the Grateful Dead. Presented as part of the Session "Grateful Dead 3: The World of the Lyrics of the Grateful Dead" at the 2022 Southwest Popular/American Culture Association Conference.
Date: February 23, 2022
Creator: Berg, Jeremy

Mindful Study Breaks

Description: This presentation is a workshop that provides a structured program of five mindfulness exercises to help individuals learn how to develop mindfulness practices that may be useful when studying. The program is connected to an optional research study on mindfulness programming in libraries.
Date: February 16, 2022
Creator: Henson, Brea
open access

UNT Libraries Guidelines for Planning Accessible & Inclusive Events

Description: The University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries aim to create safe, welcoming, and respectful spaces for all members of the campus community. This resource presents guidelines created by the Library Council on Diversity and Inclusion (LCDI) for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) when planning library-wide internal events and for external events and conferences hosted by the UNT Libraries.
Date: February 2022
Creator: University of North Texas. Libraries. Library Council on Diversity and Inclusion.
open access

Enriching Access through Partnership: Expanding Audio/Visual Equipment Holdings at the Music Library and The Spark

Description: This report documents the "Enriching Access through Partnership: Expanding Audio/Visual Equipment Holdings at the Music Library and The Spark" project funded by the Dean's Innovation Grant. The final report briefly documents the project activities, budget, outcomes and best practices, and program continuity.
Date: January 31, 2022
Creator: Wolski, Kristin; Fernandez, Sabino & Brubaker, Blaine
open access

Increasing Music Accessibility for Patrons With Print Disabilities

Description: This report documents the "Increasing Music Accessibility for Patrons With Print Disabilities" project funded through the Dean's Innovation Grant. The final report describes the project activities, budget, outcomes and other relevant results/information, best practices, and future program continuity.
Date: January 31, 2022
Creator: Brubaker, Blaine; Wolski, Kristin & Fernandez, Sabino
open access

MEI at UNT: Towards a Semantic Presentation of Music Scores

Description: This report documents the "MEI at UNT: Towards a Semantic Presentation of Music Scores" project funded through the Dean's Innovation Grant. The final report describes the project activities, budget, outcomes and other results/information, best practices, and future program continuity.
Date: January 31, 2022
Creator: Feustle, Maristella; Cleveland, Susannah, 1972-; La Spata, Adam; Morris, Laikin; Wodny, Anna; Esperante, Daniel et al.
open access

Little Scrappy's Search: A Library Breakout

Description: This report documents the "Little Scrappy's Search: A Library Breakout" project funded through the Dean's Innovation Grant. The final report describes the project activities, budget, project outcomes, best practices, and future program continuity.
Date: January 27, 2022
Creator: Monahan, Jo; Newsom, Matina & Robson, Diane
Back to Top of Screen