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Using Digitized Historical Newspapers to Engage Sociology Students in Local History [Presentation]

Description: Presentation highlighting a course developed by Dr. William Scarborough at the University of North Texas (UNT) on intersectionality for undergraduate students. Partnering with the UNT Libraries to engage with primary sources, particularly newspaper collections, to conduct archival analysis related to the history of power, domination and resistance in Texas communities.
Date: August 17, 2023
Creator: Krahmer, Ana; Scarborough, William & Fisher, Sarah Lynn
Partner: UNT Libraries

Transgender Workplace Belonging in Libraries

Description: This presentation details the findings of a survey pertaining to a research study about transgender and gender non-conforming people's experience of workplace belonging in U.S. libraries.
Date: 2023
Creator: Leuzinger, Julie; Knox, Briana & Peebles, Evan
Partner: UNT Libraries

Cultivating Cooperation: Creating the Vendor Reciprocity Scale

Description: Presentation on the development of a Vendor Reciprocity Scale (VRS) by the University of North Texas Libraries as a way to download institutional knowledge of patterns of vendor behavior, and the presentation encouraged thoughtful and productive discussion on our collective knowledge surrounding best practices in business partnerships and negotiations as a way to help refine the VRS.
Date: November 8, 2023
Creator: Rodriguez, Allyson; Dawson, Jill; Peebles, Evan & Sterling, Jennifer
Partner: UNT Libraries

Implementing a Serial Title Database: A UNT Case Study

Description: Presentation outlining information about the deployment of a new serial title database in the UNT Libraries' Digital Collections, including background information, purpose of the database, record modeling, and integration into the public interface.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Tarver, Hannah
Partner: UNT Libraries

Documenting Times of Difficulty and Crisis: Case Study of Leveraging an App to Gather University Community Memories

Description: Presentation examining the deployment of The Keeper App, developed at the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries, to help students document their daily lives as members of the UNT campus community. Deployed one year before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, the Keeper App soon became a means for students and other members of the UNT community to share their experiences from isolation during the time of crisis.
Date: August 23, 2023
Creator: Krahmer, Ana; Gieringer, Morgan Davis & Phillips, Mark Edward
Partner: UNT Libraries

Oral Histories in The Portal to Texas History

Description: This presentation focused on the background and workflows of adding oral histories to The Portal to Texas History. It was presented as part of the Oral History Forum Webinar Series.
Date: February 15, 2023
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward
Partner: UNT Libraries

Scavenger Hunts, Zoom & Trolls: Lessons Learned from Virtual Outreach

Description: Poster highlighting virtual outreach events to engage students during the COVID-19 pandemic. These events utilized Zoom’s video conferencing technology and aimed to be entertaining while also promoting the library’s virtual reference services.
Date: August 7, 2023
Creator: Brents, Madison
Partner: UNT Libraries

Collection Evaluation for Enhancements: Languages and Literatures

Description: Presentation used to report the evaluation of UNT Libraries’ holdings supporting the curriculum and research in the area of languages and literatures. This collection analysis was focused on the four languages which undergraduates and graduate degrees are offered, including literatures and cultures.
Date: December 4, 2023
Creator: Harker, Karen; Byrne, Sephra & Irhamni, Irhamni
Partner: UNT Libraries

Saving the Byrds: Reshaping Digitization Workflows for Photographic Materials

Description: Presentation detailing the customized workflow established for the creation of the Byrd Williams Family Photography Collection in the UNT Digital Library, as well as the unique problems and solutions that arose throughout the course of the project. It was presented at the 2023 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) held May 16-18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2023
Creator: Ekberg, Samantha
Partner: UNT Libraries Digital Projects Unit

Addressing Disproportionality in Special Education Through a Social Justice Framework

Description: Presentation discussing the disproportionality in special education programs, which is the over or under representation of a specific group or population identified with a disability or placed in special education in comparison to the actual number of students, and it provides some actionable solutions. It was presented at the 11th annual Jalisco-Texas Conference which was held virtually on March 30-31, 2023.
Date: March 30, 2023
Creator: Barrio, Brenda L.
Partner: UNT College of Education

Factores que Influyen en laCreciente Demanda y Escasa Oferta de Maestros Bilingües

Description: Presentation examining the factors influencing the growing demand for bilingual teachers in the United States, but it also highlights the ongoing shortage of bilingual teachers. It was presented at the 11th annual Jalisco-Texas Conference which was held virtually on March 30-31, 2023.
Date: March 31, 2023
Creator: Barahona, Elba
Partner: UNT College of Education

SUCCESS of UNT Pre-service Teachers and Latino Families

Description: Presentation highlighting Project SUCCESS in Language and Literacy Instruction which is a Title III National Professional Development Program at the University of North Texas funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The project is directed by the Bilingual Teacher Education Program of the University of North Texas. UNT works in partnership with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Region 10 ESC, the Latino Family Literacy Project, and the Intercultural Development Research Association for this pr… more
Date: March 31, 2023
Creator: Boyd, Rossana R.; Cosmann, Alexandra; Torres, Pricila & Garcia Prieto, Naidia
Partner: UNT College of Education

The Voice of the Bilingual Teacher: An Authoritative Source for Emergent Bilingual Students’ Success -A Narrative Inquiry

Description: Presentation on a study that sought the voice of the bilingual teacher through their lived experiences in relation to the success of Hispanic emergent bilinguals in school. This inquiry sought to uncover what practices bilingual teachers use to support their students’ academic and socio-emotional needs. It was presented at the 11th annual Jalisco-Texas Conference which was held virtually on March 30-31, 2023.
Date: March 30, 2023
Creator: Subramaniam, Karthigeyan & Lerwick, Patry
Partner: UNT College of Education

Tips and Tricks for Using Create Lists in Sierra

Description: Presentation on using the Create List function in Sierra, a library service platform. It covers the basics of how to use create lists, some best practices, as well as some slightly more advanced uses like Import records, JSON queries, and using Regular Expressions in the search info. It was presented at the 2023 Innovative Users Group Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.
Date: May 12, 2023
Creator: Wolf, Stacey
Partner: UNT Libraries

Breaking Down the Book: Literature Review and Practice of Book Digitization Methods

Description: Presentation exploring book digitization practices and standards and share how they are implemented by the UNT Digital Projects Lab. With a large number of books flowing into their department, the authors decided to conduct research on the methods of scanning using the equipment and software available to them. This presentation reports on their findings and what factors went into deciding what type of books get scanned where and how. Results include changes to local digitizing standards and cla… more
Date: May 18, 2023
Creator: McIntosh, Marcia & Kellum, Christina
Partner: UNT Libraries Digital Projects Unit

Automating Monthly Clean Up: No longer a babysitter

Description: Presentation on automating the clean up of catalog records in Sierra using SQL queries and Python scripts. It was presented at the 2023 Innovative Users Group Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.
Date: May 12, 2023
Creator: Wolf, Stacey
Partner: UNT Libraries

Decision Trees for Answering User Feedback

Description: Presentation on how feedback is handled by the University of North Texas Digital Library, including the management system, staffing resources, and some historical data. It focuses on the creation of decision trees to guide staff members through answering different types of questions and requests. It was presented at the 2023 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) held May 16-18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Date: May 18, 2023
Creator: Fisher, Sarah Lynn & Coates, Maci
Partner: UNT Libraries Digital Projects Unit

Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative

Description: Presentation highlighting the Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative at the University of North Texas Libraries. The Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative aims to remove some of the barriers trans individuals face accessing information and to provide more equitable access to our services and collections. The presentation shares the different phases of the project with guidance for others looking to start similar initiatives at their library, even if there is little administrative support.
Date: March 22, 2023
Creator: Condrey, Coby & Leuzinger, Julie
Partner: UNT Libraries

Documenting a Milestone: UNT Libraries’ ARL Celebration

Description: Presentation highlights UNT Libraries’ successful invitation to join the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the oral history project developed to document the experiences of faculty and staff who contributed to that achievement. It discusses the planning, implementation, and preservation of oral history interviews, as well as the lessons learned and the broader value of oral histories in capturing and preserving institutional memory. It was presented at the 2023 Texas Oral History Asso… more
Date: September 9, 2023
Creator: Rhinehart-Doty, Jodi; Lemons, Justin & Wilson, Sara
Partner: University of North Texas

LibTeach Academy: An Online Professional Development Initiative for Librarians

Description: Presentation describes the development of LibTeach Academy, an online professional development initiative created by UNT Libraries to address instructional challenges and support librarians with teaching responsibilities. Through needs assessments, strategic planning, and evidence-based instructional practices, the program provides a structured learning pathway that enhances instructional design skills, reflective teaching, learner engagement, accessibility, and assessment practices. This pres… more
Date: April 2023
Creator: Roy, Meranda M.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Developing an Ontology To Explore Instructional Designer Competencies

Description: Presentation explores the development and validation of a formal ontology designed to define and organize the complex competencies required of instructional designers in higher education. By synthesizing academic literature, professional standards, and expert feedback, the study created a transparent and reusable framework that clarifies the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes needed for effective instructional design practice and helps navigate the hundreds of competencies expected … more
Date: March 2023
Creator: Roy, Meranda M.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Collection Evaluation for Enhancements: Gaming Production

Description: Presentation used to report the evaluation of UNT Libraries’ holdings supporting the curriculum and research in the area of gaming production.
Date: March 31, 2023
Creator: Harker, Karen; Byrne, Sephra & Obaidullah, Sharif
Partner: UNT Libraries
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