engineering library would go beyond these community reads to promote directed casualreading across disciplines. The many techniques explored by public library RA librarians can beeffectively translated for use in a nonfiction, technical literature environment. For example, atLinda Hall Library, we have adapted RA techniques and used them for selection of works for ourPeriodic Roundtable book discussions. In engineering, practitioners implement technologies withintention and consequence to human society. For this reason, we should programmaticallyencourage casual reading in addition to academic reading as part of the educational process forengineers.Readers’ Advisory: Background Readers' Advisory (RA) encompasses a range of librarian activities
Paper ID #27094Board 77: Designing, launching and Assessing a multimedia online learningmodule for library orientation of first year engineering studentsMr. Gavin Paul, NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering Gavin Paul has been an academic librarian at the Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology for many years and is currently the librarian for Instructional Services. He has worked with science and technology resources and has delivered reference and instructional services in a multitude of subjects and venues using the full and ever changing resources of the university. Teaching users how to evaluate sources and find
Jacob Leachman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University (WSU). He initiated the HYdrogen Properties for Energy Research (HY- PER) laboratory at WSU in 2010 with the mission to advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of hydrogen systems. He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho in 2005 and a M.S. degree in 2007. His master’s thesis has been adopted as the foundation for hydrogen fuel- ing standards and custody exchange, in addition to winning the Western Association of Graduate Schools Distinguished Thesis Award for 2008. He completed his Ph.D. in the Cryogenic Engineering Laboratory at the University of
The amazing utility of data search The very wide range of topics covered by KnovelThe challenge also exposed players to the advanced search features in Knovel, such as materialproperty lookup and interactive equations. In designing the questions, we purposefully made aneffort to address contemporary topics in a broad cross-section of engineering disciplines, whichwe deem a success based on this feedback.Conclusion & Future DirectionsTechnological savviness alone does not produce a society of information literate, criticalthinkers. The same technology that enables the rapid proliferation of unverified information inthe “24/7 news cycle” also enables an unprecedented level of access to the tools and resources
Paper ID #10798Speed Training: Library Instruction in 30 Minutes or LessMs. Kari Kozak, University of Iowa I’m the Head of the Lichtenberger Engineering Library at The University of Iowa working with all of the departments and research centers within the College of Engineering. I hold bachelor’s degrees in Meteorology and Environmental Studies from Iowa State and a master’s degree in Library Science from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in library science. Before coming to the University of Iowa in November of 2008, I worked at Texas A & M University as a Science & Engineering Librarian.Darlene Kaskie
student publications (The Crank, SibleyJournal of Engineering, Cornell Engineer, Cornell Class Book) and staff publications (CornellWeekly Gazette, Library Annual Reports, Kaleidoscope, Cornell University Announcements, andCornell Alumni News), which will be referenced throughout the article. Cornell Engineering: ATradition of Leadership and Innovation is a book with a deep historical perspective on theCollege.1Literature ReviewA review of the literature reveals a number of books and articles on the development of scienceand technology libraries as they were created and some later consolidated. Mount2 edited avolume on a hundred year history (1887-1987) of science and technology libraries, with chapterson the development of separate sci-tech
holds a B.S. degree from Eastern Michigan University and an A.M.L.S. from The University of Michigan. Lynn has served on the Board of Directors of the Special Libraries Association and is a Fellow of the Association. In addition to her expertise as an engineering information professional, Lynn teaches graduate library science courses for Clarion University of Pennsylvania, is a frequent conference presenter and is an author of the Engineering and Technology Section of the reference work Magazines for Libraries now in its 18th edition.Bo Baker, University of Tennessee Chattanooga Bo Baker is the Information Commons Librarian at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. He is
be interpreted throughthe lens of that particular culture.So, how can this lofty task be accomplished? Mazumder points out that US academic institutionshave the educational foundation necessary to combine technology and culture in the engineeringcurriculum. The current educational models in practice can take the form of internationalconcentrations and minors, cultural courses and cultural components in dual degree andsimultaneous degree programs, global simulation projects, international internships and teamprojects, study abroad and global courses. Her comprehensive overview of the educationalmodels concludes with recommending a Global Skill Tool Box to prepare engineers for globalcompetence4. The set of skills, which can prepare students
repeatedly made it clear that these mattered mostto them. As a result, many of the specific comments on spaces, furniture, technology and thelike can be attributed to one or more of these basic principles. A more in-depth discussion of thepreferences of engineering users is listed below, broken down by major topic area.SpacesStudentsIn terms of library building use, the graduate student surveys of 2012/2013, as well as the earlierinterviews, showed that engineering students will use library spaces, but that convenience andproximity weigh heavily against need as deciding factors. Before the Hunt Library opened, 77%of survey respondents reported using campus libraries (see Table II), where library use wasdefined as having used library space at least
Paving Technologists (AAPT) - http://www.asphalttechnology.org/ Institute of Transportation Engineers ITE - http://www.ite.org/aboutite/index.asp Institution of Highways & Transportation (IHT) - http://www.iht.org/en/index.cfm National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) - http://www.hotmix.org/ National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) - Page 14.1320.9 http://www.eng.auburn.edu/center/ncat/ Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) - http://www.pci.org/about/index.cfmDatabases (non-commercial)TRIS (Transportation Research Information Service) - This database provides access to almost 450,000
AC 2011-561: FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE ENGINEERING LIT-ERATURE: DEVELOPING AN ONLINE TUTORIAL SERIES FOR ENGI-NEERING STUDENTSJanet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Janet Fransen is the librarian for Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics, Electrical & Computer Engi- neering, Computer Science & Engineering, and History of Science & Technology at the University of MinnesotaTwin Cities. Jan earned her MLIS from Dominican University/College of St. Catherine in 2008, joining the library world after two decades as a computer programmer, trainer, and writer. Her undergraduate degrees are from the University of Minnesota: a B.A. in Speech-Communication, and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and
standards are the language of engineering, their education needs to “ensure thehighest standards of engineering education, professional qualifications and professional practice”[1]. This ensures that graduates from any engineering school are able to work as professionalengineers even in any country, especially now when borders and jobs are more fluid andinternational. The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) has InformationLiteracy Standards for Science and Engineering/Technology which parallel and enhance thestandards for the ABET and CEAB graduate attributes for engineering programs [in Criterion 3and Graduate Attributes 3.1, respectively]. The five ACRL standards and 25 performanceindicators evaluate information literacy skills
, andnewspapers while engineers typically rely on sources including patents, standards, and reports.Key findings include an essential focus on the different types of technical literature, authority,and discoverability when teaching technical information to non-engineering students. Using theACRL framework as a guiding document for information enabled the incorporation of technicalliterature into the in-class assignments for non-engineers.IntroductionAs technological sophistication continues to increase at Washington State University there is anincreasing need to rely on interdisciplinary teams to solve increasingly systemic challenges.While the term interdisciplinary has been discussed since the 1920s [1], the use ofinterdisciplinary courses continues to
Paper ID #25604Board 79: Engineering Source: how robust is the coverage of the engineeringliterature?Prof. Amy S. Van Epps, Harvard University Amy S. Van Epps is Director of Sciences and Engineering Services in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Li- braries at Harvard University. She was recently an associate professor of Library Science and Engineering Librarian at Purdue University. She has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, including Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective methods for integrating information literacy
themselves to highethical standards of practice. Engineering students learn about professionalism through theiruniversity course work and from other engineers [2]. Students learn that an engineer’sprofessional responsibilities include protection of the public and the environment. Students needan understanding of the potential risks resulting from their work. Public safety andenvironmental protection must be at the forefront of their engineering work [3].The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) is a non-governmentalorganization that accredits post-secondary education programs. ABET accreditation is proof thata collegiate program meets standards essential for producing graduates ready to enter theengineering workforce [4
“the majortransdisciplinary index in the world’s engineering literature.” There are no doubts that thispublication has been used for the last 125 years by engineers and technical staff all over theworld, people that in one way or another have contributed to the development of today’s modernsociety. Therefore, Ei is an intrinsic part of the history of technology. The history of TheEngineering Index has been presented by several authors at different times. The most prominenthave been the works of Hannum2, Bissell3, Landau4, and Woods5 which combined cover detailsfrom 1884 to 1984. More recently, Youngman6 wrote about how the role of librarians haschanged as reflected by the changes in the The Engineering Index as occurred, and Lafferty
recently, data visualization. Thewise librarian understands that the moniker of “subject expert” is not a destination, but an epicjourney that uncovers new challenges and further learning at each turn along the road. Neither isthe journey a solo venture; instead, the most satisfying aspect of the trek is often found in theinteresting, creative, inventive people that the engineering librarian has the opportunity to workwith and serve. In the end, the librarian who chooses to take the plunge into the unfamiliar andperhaps scary waters of engineering librarianship finds a sense of gratitude for making the bestcareer decision possible.References[1] N. Tchangalova, “Jumping onto the bandwagon: New librarians navigating the science/technology
AC 2012-4705: KNOWLEDGE-ENABLED ENGINEERING DESIGN: TO-WARD AN INTEGRATED MODELMr. Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael Fosmire is an Associate Professor of library science and Head of the Physical Sciences, Engi- neering, and Technology Division of the Purdue University Libraries. His research interests focus on information literacy instruction and student learning, especially as it relates to engineering design pro- cesses.Prof. David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 25.874.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012
Page 25.799.9Students. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 60. Retrieved from http://www.istl.org/10-winter/article1.html6. Nerz, H.F. (2001). Information Competencies: A Strategic Approach. Proceedings of the 2001 AmericanSociety for Engineering Annual Conference & Exposition. Retrieved fromhttp://depts.washington.edu/englib/eld/fulltext/00510_2001.pdf7. Popescu, A. and R. Popescu. (2003). Building Research Skills: Course-Integrated Training Methods. Journal ofProfessional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 129 (1), 40-43.8. Roberts, J.C. and J. Bhatt. (2007). Innovative Approaches to Information Literacy Instruction for EngineeringUndergraduates at Drexel University. European Journal of Engineering Education, 32(3
Paper ID #14559Using Altmetrics as an Engineering Faculty Outreach ToolProf. Megan R Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Megan Sapp Nelson is Associate Professor of library sciences at Purdue University Siegesmund Engi- neering Library. She serves as a liaison to Civil Engineering and related departments in the schools of Engineering, Technology, and Science. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Using altmetrics as an engineering faculty outreach toolAbstractEngineering faculty members are increasingly looking at the pros and cons of the number ofresearch communication tools that
the total discretionaryfunds allocated for Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering purchases forFY2010 and FY2011.IntroductionIn Summer 2009, the Head of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) at George Mason University (Mason)analyzed ILL borrowing statistics from the previous year and found that 90% of the fifty mostrequested titles had been requested by students in the Volgenau School of Engineering.The Volgenau School of Engineering at Mason comprises seven departments: Applied Page 25.928.2Information Technology, Bioengineering, Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering,Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
of Engineering, the Collegeof Arts & Sciences, the Office of Civic Engagement, Library & Information Technology, and the CareerDevelopment Center all collaborate to provide GCSP students with special educational opportunities.The Librarian for Engineering Resources serves on the advisory committees for specific scholars.Familiarity with the program facilitates the development of library collections and resources that supportresearch. The librarian serving on the Engineering Grand Challenges steering committee helps reviewstudent applications to join the program, and serves on some of the advisory panels, which are assignedto individual students. The librarian helped design a promotional / recruitment flyer sent to allengineering
major contribution to Knovel’s success was application of this experience in the development of information products for applied scientists and engineers. Page 14.866.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Mathcad Enabling of Engineering e-Content on KnovelAbstractKnovel recently released Mathcad-enabled Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain and(Hicks) Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations. The release of these titles represents aquantum leap from Knovel’s standard interactivity such as tables, to a full scale engineeringsolution. Desktop 3rd party software (Mathcad© from Parametric Technology Corp
science and engineering in a variety of contexts, both in and out of school.Participation in informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities,along with interest in STEM subjects, is associated with interest in STEM careers when studentsreach the university level [1]. Out-of-school, informal learning can occur at a variety of sites,including everyday experiences; designed sites such as museums, nature preserves, and libraries;and structured programs such as after-school activities and summer camps [2]. This paperdescribes the programming provided at one academic library to a STEM summer camp formiddle schoolers [3] and explores the opportunities and challenges of this kind of programmingin an academic library.STEM
# % Business Analytics 86 34 % Data Science 58 23 % Data Analytics 23 9% Analytics 20 8% Other 66 26 % Total 253 100 %Data analytics programs are found in many different types of institutions and the focus of eachprogram varies accordingly. Of the 40 programs offered by technically-focused schools orcolleges (Computing, Information, Engineering, Technology), 30 were a form of Data Science(21 exactly, 9 with a close variant). Only 4 degrees included the
., and Goldberg, J. (2004). Integrating Information Literacy Skills into Engineering Courses to Produce Lifelong Learners, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.2. Nerz, H.F. and Weiner, S.T. (2001). Information Competencies: A Strategic Approach, Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.3. ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission. (2007). Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs. [Online] Available: http://www.abet.org/.4. Arnold, J., Kackley, R., and Fortune, S. (2003). “Hands-on Learning for Freshman Engineering Students”, Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 37. [Online
. ● Discuss why you believe that the major you identified is the best fit for you in terms of turning your passion into a career to meet the three, five and ten year goals. Include at least two example to support your choice of major. ● Provide three specific examples and explain how the non-technical, non-academic programs you have chosen will help you in achieving your goals. ● Reflect on your commitment to your engineering, engineering technology, or construction management degree. Describe, in detail, why you are – or are not - more committed now than before to your chosen major, the College of Engineering, and/or UNC Charlotte,Successful Completion of the AssignmentYou will submit this assignment to your manager
spring 2015 outreach to middleschool students. This annual outreach initiative introduces budding scientists to engineeringthrough tours of campus labs, exposure to new technologies, and engaging workshops. The UFSWE chapter aims to introduce these crucial engineering technologies at a young age (especiallyto girls), and spark interest in these areas to help them consider engineering as a possible careerpath. The library workshops introduced students to the entire 3D design cycle from modeling toproduction, and concluded by printing a model that they designed. The librarians and SWErepresentatives co-taught a basic design program, Tinkercad, along with providing design adviceand a primer about 3D printing technology. The workshop was based upon
. Ben has taught, presented, and published at numerous academic conferences, Maker Faires, hackerspaces, universities, and other informal learning spaces on building and teaching emerging technology to children and incorporating it into learning spaces of all shapes and sizes.Brendan C. O’Connell, Smith College Libraries Brendan O’Connell is Instructional Technology Librarian at Smith College Libraries, Northampton, Mas- sachusetts.Mr. Brian Huang, Sparkfun Electronics Brian Huang is an Education Engineer for SparkFun Electronics, a cutting edge open-source hardware and electronics education company. Brian started his career in engineering with wireless transport tech- nologies for ADC Telecommunications in
an M.L.I.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His professional interests include teachers’ perceptions of school library programs and school librarians as a resource and assisting educators with integrating emerging technologies into the classroom.Dr. Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University Dr. Ranjeet Agarwala serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the North Carolina State University. Since 2001 he has taught courses in Engineering Design, Digital Manufacturing, and 3D printing, GD&T, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Statics and Dynamics. His research interests are in the areas on Advance