Conference Session

Making an Impact: Building Support with Data and Design

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoju "Julie" Chen, Carnegie Mellon University; Jessica Benner, Carnegie Mellon University; Sarah Young, Carnegie Mellon University; Matthew R. Marsteller, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Libraries

States representative on the Governing Council of the Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access Publishing in Particle Physics (SCOAP3) and has served as Chair of the Science & Technology Section of the Association of College & Research Libraries of the American Library Association. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Understanding the research practices and services needs of civil andenvironmental engineering researchers - a grounded theory approach1. IntroductionResearchers have different needs and behaviors during the life cycle of their research [1].Understanding the behaviors related to a suite of research-related activities can help librariansdevelop deeper knowledge about the

Conference Session

Informing the Critical Understanding of Our Users: Using Data to Develop New and Diverse Services

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Mercer, University of Waterloo; Kari D. Weaver, University of Waterloo; Ariel Jocelyn Stables-Kennedy, Western University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

new theoretical frameworks. There should be a focus in engagingcross-disciplinary stakeholders in the research process.IntroductionEngineering education places a growing emphasis on design and capstone-based projectsfounded in a students’ ability to effectively seek, understand, and apply information.Engineering students are required to create, problem solve, and improve, usingengineering principles to develop their skills in technical, environmental, socioeconomicand political aspects of the engineering design process. Engineering students areincreasingly not taking a traditional scientific approach to research, mirroringprofessional engineers and scientists [1]. Henry Petroski stated that “Science is aboutknowing, engineering is about doing

Conference Session

Beneficial Partnerships: Enhancing Library Programming with Strategic Collaborations

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy Mann, George Mason University; Theresa M. Calcagno, George Mason University; Deborah Ann Kermer, George Mason University

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Engineering Libraries

steeply upward trend in enrollment reported by the Institute for AdvancedAnalytics [1]. The incentive for universities to add these programs, and for students to enroll, isfueled by the increasing demand for workers with skills in this area. In 2017, research by IBMAnalytics, the Business-Higher Education Forum, and Burning Glass Technologies forecast thatby 2020, the number of Data Science and Analytics (DSA) job openings would increase by 20%(364,000) over the number of openings in 2015 [2].To meet the increasing demand for skilled DSA graduates, U.S. universities and colleges haveresponded by developing and offering degree programs in this area. From the beginning of 2014through 2018, the total number of programs offering master’s degrees in

Conference Session

Beneficial Partnerships: Enhancing Library Programming with Strategic Collaborations

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Solomon, Case Western Reserve University; Ya-Ting T. Liao, Case Western Reserve University; J. Thomas Chapin, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

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Engineering Libraries

instruction session. The first iteration of this module has beendelivered twice, first in a small class (10 students) and then in a large class (95 students) in twoconsecutive semesters. The effectiveness of the first session was evaluated by conducting pre-and post-tests and by collecting students’ feedback. Based on the results, changes wereimplemented for the second session. This paper presents the evolution of the project and thechallenges encountered.IntroductionTechnical standards are vital for providing quality, safe, and sustainable products and have agreat impact on the global market. The critical role that standards play in every aspect of life isreflected in expectations employers have for standards knowledge among college graduates [1]–[3

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering Students and Library Staff: New Ideas and Best Practices

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Janssen, California Maritime Academy; William W. Tsai, California State University, Maritime Academy

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Engineering Libraries

Engineering senior lab course. The objective of this research project wasto determine if, and to what extent, integrating information fluency instruction pertaining to theethical use of images into engineering lab sessions improves the quality of information fluencyskills demonstrated in student presentations. A rubric was used to assess the use of images instudent presentations for two criteria: 1) attribution and 2) use of images that have appropriateCreative Commons license, have public domain status, or are original creations. Studentscompleted an initial lab presentation early in the semester with no information fluencyinstruction. Students then received direct in-person instruction in the ethical use of imagery froma librarian specifically

Conference Session

Engaging Students with Creativity and Innovation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Dera, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Davida Scharf, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joseph J. Mercuri, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Raymond Patrick Vasquez, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

requirements that focus on scientificfundamentals and practical applications. However, ABET, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology,​ ​Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs is driving some ofthe science and engineering departments to see more need for information literacy instruction.ABET General Criterion 3(g), (h), (i), and (j) - Student Outcomes,​ requires ​“an ability tocommunicate effectively”, “the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context”, “a recognitionof the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning”, and “a knowledge ofcontemporary issues’ [1]. To meet this criteria, more writing assignments are being included

Conference Session

Informing the Critical Understanding of Our Users: Using Data to Develop New and Diverse Services

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qianjin Zhang, University of Iowa; Kari Kozak, University of Iowa

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Engineering Libraries

of 25 and interpretedthe research topics based on the visualization of the LDA results.In conclusion, our experiment with the LDA approach helped us quickly develop an understanding offaculty research interests, would provide good evidence from which to make decisions on collectionmanagement, reference and library instruction, and show the possibility of academic libraries to make useof data and data science techniques in the era of big data.IntroductionLiaison librarians face the challenge of learning faculty research and teaching needs in a timely manner.Wood and Griffin gave an overview of the current approaches including website analysis, interview,course syllabus analysis and large-scale surveys [1]. Department websites, especially

Conference Session

Making an Impact: Building Support with Data and Design

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hilda Teresa Ayala-Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Cristina D. Pomales-Garcia, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Jaquelina Ester Alvarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

assessmentstrategies to identify services and infrastructure to meet the needs of graduate students andfaculty researchers. In general, results revealed the need for developing information literacyskills, technological infrastructure and physical facilities for collaboration. More specifically,assessment findings showed that researchers: (1) identified a need for assistance with technicalwriting, communication skills, search strategies, and ethical use of information; (2) expected newservices encompassing data management, authorship, copyright, and organizing, sharing, andpreserving information in the digital environment; and (3) needed a collaborative space whereteaching and research services coincided. A grant, awarded by the U.S. Department ofEducation

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering Students and Library Staff: New Ideas and Best Practices

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University

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Engineering Libraries

within the context of the above-mentioned training andcollaborative programs. More specifically, I am interested in how the Community of Practice(CoP) framework can be used to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and healthy workplace at theDalhousie Libraries. I envision a community of like-minded individuals engaged in cooperativetraining and resource-sharing activities and pursuing best practices for the benefit of colleaguesacross the library system who are involved in the development of reference staff and services.Cultivating a CoP specifically related to reference staff and intern training supports theDalhousie Libraries Strategic Plan 2015-2018 [1] under 1.2 “Integrate services, spaces and staffinto student research and learning activities

Conference Session

Engaging Students with Creativity and Innovation

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison Henry, University of Alberta; Lucinda Johnston, University of Alberta

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Engineering Libraries

winning and semi-finalist entries remains on display for approximately one month.Winner and semi-finalist images are deposited in ERA [1], UAlberta’s open access institutionalrepository after the conclusion of the competition. Entrants are surveyed after the competition sothat their feedback can guide future iterations of the event, and the overall response has beenextremely positive. The archived images have been featured in the UAlberta’s alumni magazine,New Trail,​ on social media, as displays for meetings and in the Faculty of Graduate Studies andResearch offices. The involvement of campus partners is a significant contributor to the ongoingsuccess of the competition.IntroductionThe Images of Research competition (IOR) was launched in the

Conference Session

Beneficial Partnerships: Enhancing Library Programming with Strategic Collaborations

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily K. Hart, Syracuse University; Alex Vincent Jannini, Syracuse University; Alexander J. Johnson, Syracuse University; Katy Pieri, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

with students through outreach events andprograms to increase student awareness of library resources, with the primary goal of fosteringacademic success and lifelong learning. [1] At Syracuse University, approximately 25% of thegraduate students are STEM majors, making it a high priority for the STEM Librarian to findnew and effective avenues for connecting with them. However, attempts to connect graduatestudents to these resources have been hindered by a lack of understanding for how to reach andcommunicate with graduate students, an absence of regularized funding to host events, andinsufficient data regarding graduate students professional development needs and interests. TheSTEM Librarian’s traditional interactions with graduate students

Conference Session

Engaging Students with Creativity and Innovation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Anderberg, New York University; Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Mikolaj Wilk, New York University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

design competition. Thecompetition focused on the noise and space problem specific to Bern Dibner Library andchallenged students to find a solution. Although the competition was successful, it had limitedappeal among the student population and could not be recreated in libraries lacking a noiseproblem. After the competition concluded, we (the librarians) conducted a focus group with thestudent contestants and learned which elements of the competition worked well and whichneeded to be revised. In this paper, we present a newly inspired library competition: HackDibner. In designing Hack Dibner we had four specific goals in mind. (1) The competitionneeded to appeal to a large base of the student population, (2) create a triangle of

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean L. Bossart, University of Florida; Samuel R. Putnam, University of Florida; Sara Gonzalez, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

) has compiled a diversetool library equipped with tech tools and hand tools for check-out to any UF student and use ateither the library or outside locations. The objective of this collection is to foster a sense of selfsufficiency and sustainability among its primary users, science and engineering students. Theintent is to cultivate an active learning environment and a new community of practice within thelibrary through access to tools. As a trial of this new service, MSL made the following toolsavailable for a 1-week check-out: computer repair kits, multimeters, precision screwdriver sets,soldering kits, digital calipers, laser levels, Dremel rotary tool kits, hand drills and bits, andhomeowner tool kits. The tools are housed in rolling

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Kozak, University of Iowa

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Engineering Libraries

, "Creating Ideas into Reality: Spaces and Programs thatOpen Up the Imagination." [1]In addition to learning about available resources, the librarian also wanted students to be awareof a new text messaging system through which they could ask for help as well as where thelibrarian’s office was located.The library in the past was part of a larger paper scavenger hunt in which students would learnabout all of the resources available through the College of Engineering. This hunt was timeconsuming, and many students lost interest and did not complete it. The author decided to add abit more technology and fun to the project. For Fall 2018, it was decided that a small test run ofthe augmented reality scavenger hunt in the library would conclude the college

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Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gavin Paul, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering; Yona Jean-Pierre, New York University; Ana Torres, New York University

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Engineering Libraries

for the library to design the orientationmodule.Literature ReviewMany articles have affirmed the benefits, even necessity, of online instruction. Early articlesnoted that though it is time consuming and labor intensive to create an online instructionmodule, in the end it enables librarians to better leverage staff time in an era when class sizesare increasing without a corresponding increase in librarians [1], [2]. A more recent studyreaffirmed this, but also noted that users expressed preference for the self-paced nature of themodule [3]. Gonzales summed up the advantages in online learning tutorials: they provideconsistency in interface; multiple learning styles (including active learning, text, visual, audio);self paced learning including

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric J. Schares, Iowa State University

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Engineering Libraries

data can also revealgaps in the collection’s coverage or highlight areas where the campus community may find thecollection lacking.This study looks at the Interlibrary Loan activity at Iowa State University, specifically 18,841 ILLrequests of print books made over the years 2013-2017. Founded in 1858, Iowa State Universityis a public land-grant university in Ames, Iowa with a student body of approximately 36,000 and148 academic departments. It is a doctoral granting university designated with CarnegieClassification of R1 – Highest Research Activity [1]. Over the time frame of this study, totalheadcount increased from 33,241 to 36,321 students, setting new enrollment records with a peakof 36,660 in the academic year 2016-2017.The library system

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy S. Van Epps, Harvard University; Robyn Rosenberg, Harvard University

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Engineering Libraries

literature?AbstractBackground: In June 2013, EBSCO launched Engineering Source, a new database that is toutedas the “premier collection of engineering-related content” [1]. The authors encountered thisdatabase five years after it was released after moving to new institutions and investigating theengineering resources available. Upon learning about the database, the authors asked a fewengineering librarian colleagues, many of whom had also not heard of the database, and nonehad used it.Purpose: Given the claim of a premier collection and the lack of knowledge on the part ofengineering librarians at flagship engineering schools, the authors decided to do a comparison ofthe indexing coverage of Engineering Source with Compendex. The goal is to

Conference Session

Making an Impact: Building Support with Data and Design

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Figueiredo, University of Waterloo; Angela Henshilwood, University of Toronto; Michelle Spence, University of Toronto; Mindy Thuna, University of Toronto; Siu Hong Yu, University of Waterloo

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Engineering Libraries

Civil and Environmental Engineering Researchers at Two Canadian UniversitiesIntroductionIn the fall of 2017 and winter of 2018, librarians from the University of Toronto (U of T) andUniversity of Waterloo (Waterloo) interviewed civil and environmental engineering researchersat their respective institutions to learn about their research practices and needs [1], [2]. All of theresearchers interviewed are tenured or tenure stream faculty with the title of Assistant, Associate,or full Professor. The interviewees will be referred to as “researchers” for the most partthroughout this paper because that is the preferred term in the contexts described. The interviewswere part of a larger study facilitated by Ithaka S+R, a not-for

Conference Session

Informing the Critical Understanding of Our Users: Using Data to Develop New and Diverse Services

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John B. Napp, University of Toledo; Arjun Sabharwal, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

, affirms, and values the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each. (2015)Diversity needs to remain an educational—not just administrational—goal to enrich theeducational experience of students and increase the cultural competence of the academiccommunity. Among the standards listed by the ACRL are: 1) Cultural awareness of self andothers; 2) Cross-cultural knowledge and skills; 3) Organizational and professional values; 4)Development of collections, programs, and services; 5) Service delivery; 6) Language diversity;7) Workforce diversity; 8) Organizational dynamics; 9) Cross-cultural leadership; 10)Professional education and continuous learning; and 11) Research. These standards

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering Students and Library Staff: New Ideas and Best Practices

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanine Mary Williamson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Natalie Rice, University of Tennessee ; Carol Tenopir, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jordan Kaufman; Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Engineering Libraries

students.Background LiteratureILI has been a focus since the 1970s, and there is a substantial body of literature on best overallpractices [1-3]. AASL/AECT stressed the crucial role that these skills play in the process oflearning, saying that “information literacy is [the] keystone of lifelong learning,” and adding thatstudents “should have both information-gathering strategies and the critical thinking skills toselect, discard, synthesize, and present information…to solve real-life problems” [4].When it comes to the specific topic of information literacy instruction for undergraduateengineering students, the body of literature is more limited, but interest in academic research onthe subject of incorporating literacy skills into undergraduate engineering