Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David E. Hubbard, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Libraries

, Frankfurt, Hamburg, andVenice, and then spread throughout Europe, and ultimately to the United States via England.1-3These publications, referred to as price-currents, listed market prices for various goods thatincluded many agricultural products and a limited number of chemicals, such as potash,saltpeter, sulfur, etc.3,4 One of the first price-currents published in colonial America was theSouth Carolina Price-Current and it included chemicals such as indigo, turpentine, and variousanimal/plant oils.1,5 Price-currents continued into the early 1800s and then developed into, orwere displaced by, specialized financial newspapers or trade magazines that often includedpricing.1 Some of the earliest trade magazines focusing on chemistry and chemical

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Kozak, University of Iowa; Claire M. Szeszycki, University of Iowa; David Snyder, University of Iowa

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Engineering Libraries

information literacy aspects. The first step in the creationprocess consisted of mapping out the plot for the stories, ensuring all relevant information wasincluded, and adding possible detours and outcomes.The first module, Evaluating Information, features a series of 20 videos that moves the viewerthrough the process of the CRAAP test. The module includes five possible detours and twopossible outcomes. The CRAAP test involves students evaluating information and resources bylooking at the information’s currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, and purpose. In the story,the viewer becomes a rookie detective tasked with helping “Detective Jones” investigate ascientist and an explosion in his lab. (See Figure 1)The second module focuses on setting up

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Phillips, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy S. Van Epps, Harvard University; Nastasha E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David A. Zwicky, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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synthesize all the high-qualityresearch evidence in order to answer a specific research question [1].” They differ fromtraditional reviews, where authors aim to summarize the literature of a particular topic withoutnecessarily sharing the details of their processes or assessing the quality of the studies, in thatthey are a research method in themselves, designed to test hypotheses and answer researchquestions [2].Librarians regularly participate in SLRs, whether as consultants, searchers, or co-authors [3], [4].A recent emphasis on SLRs in engineering education led to the ASEE Engineering LibrariesDivision (ELD) co-sponsorship of a workshop on the topic at the 2017 ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition in Columbus, OH [5].The authors, four STEM

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Christopher Michael Sales, Drexel University; Yaghoob Farnam, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

cohorts provided visual insights into learners'research pathways from online to laboratory work. 1IntroductionThe pathways to STEM careers are diverse and varied. It is well known that early exposure toSTEM environments can inculcate and reinforce interests in technical fields at key decisionpoints when individuals choose career pathways [1]–[3]. Given the importance of a strong STEMtalent-base to global economic competitiveness and prosperity, there exists a need to cultivate apre-college landscape gives all students broad, authentic exposure to STEM fields earlier in theireducation [4]. In the framework of cognitive career theory, individuals choose careers based oninterests, attitudes, and values

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel P Zuberbier, East Carolina University; Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; Mark McKinley Sanders

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Diversity

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(CET)Department of Technology Systems approached the University’s main campus library with aninitiative to make 3D printing more accessible to the campus community. The partnership cameto fruition in the fall of 2014 when a ZPrinter® 310 Plus36, an entry-level, powder based300x450 dpi resolution 3D printer, was placed in a converted study room (see Figure 1), andlibrary personnel were trained on the system.7,30,31 The technology sat largely unused because ofthe ZPrinter’s high operating costs (approximately $4/cu in to print), but, a year later, the Libraryfelt providing greater access to 3D printing technology for the campus community would be avalue added service worth a small, additional investment. In July 2015, the library expanded its3D

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niranjan Hemant Desai; George Stefanek, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Libraries

identified: 1) usage statistics, 2)survey, and 3) objective quantitative methods. Several articles employing a usage statisticsapproach stated that they wanted to further their assessment of individual consultations. Numerousauthors that implemented a survey method to survey their users described the value of the feedbackto improve their service. However, they emphasized the subjective nature of this approach ofassessment and stated that objective assessment methods would provide a better understanding ofthe impact of individualized research consultations. The few articles utilizing objectivequantitative methods obtained mixed results. Overall, they concluded that additional research wasneeded in the assessment of individualized research

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor L. Osorio, Northern Illinois University; Daniela Solomon, Case Western Reserve University

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Engineering Libraries

Compendex for the last 40 years (1976-2016). This study is based onbibliometric analysis and includes the use of visualization techniques with Sci2 Tool software.Although it is recognized that publishing policies for the Proceedings by the ELD Division andASEE have changed throughout the years, this study aims to present an analysis of the paperspublished during this period.IntroductionThe inception of engineering librarianship was determined by the evolution of the engineeringeducation field, the expansion of technical information resources and the increased demand forspecialized information.1 Engineering librarians have progressed from mere clerks to experts inthe use of specialized information resources and collaborators in the education of

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Van Fleet, Bucknell University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

Conference Session

Technical Session 3: History and Future of Engineering Librarianship

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill H. Powell, Cornell University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

Figure 1. Carpenter Hall when it opened in 1957. It housed the administrative offices of the College of Engineering (Dean, College publications office, student services, admissions, placement) and the Engineering Library.13

Conference Session

Technical Session 3: History and Future of Engineering Librarianship

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari A. Kozak, University of Iowa

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Engineering Libraries

general themes developed fromthese visits and subsequent discussions: 1. prototyping (including 3-D scanning and printing) 2. virtual reality 3. computer programming/circuit buildingIn the summer of 2016, the Lichtenberger Engineering Library took a small computer classroomand a storage room and turned them into a 575-square foot makerspace called the CreativeSpace. The library’s newly renovated room includes tinkering stations with access to differenttechnologies and tools and areas for collaborative work, featuring whiteboards and quadmonitors. This room is a place for students, faculty, and staff to turn their ideas into reality and toget hands-on experience.In addition, the Tool Library, located inside the engineering library, was

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Libraries

rubric measuring the information fluency skills demonstrated. The datafrom the skills assessment showed improvement in search strategies in the test group ascompared to the control group. The data from the writing assessment showed significantimprovement in the quality of sources used in the test group as compared to the control group.The results support the hypothesis that the instructional activity produced measurableimprovements in some of the areas of information fluency examined in this study.IntroductionInformation fluency skills that are required of engineers look different than that of otherdisciplines. As a profession, engineers rely on information sources, such as colleagues, that areless formal than other disciplines [1], [2

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming; Joseph H Holles, University of Wyoming

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Engineering Libraries

structures: 1) the individual workshop or seminar,and 2) a series of seminars or a term long class. Librarians have a culture of seminars andworkshops to teach information literacy skills and often take this approach to RDM instruction.Research faculty, on the other hand, teach credit classes as a part of their teaching load. Dataliteracy is a topic that can be approached two ways: workshops for focused content, and coursesto cover a subject in both breadth and depth. The authors chose to teach a credit course toprovide in-depth coverage of RDM topics. In developing a graduate course to teach engineeringstudents RDM skills, the authors utilized material developed by Whitmire, a librarian, from her2-credit course taught during 2014 [13]. Briney’s

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

Collection

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

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

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

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qing Li, IEEE

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Engineering Libraries

effective communication between librariansand end users. College students are less dependent on the traditional library andlibrary services, and less actively involve librarians in their research [1].Meanwhile, the rise of social media creates a new world for libraries. Social mediahas been widely adopted as a powerful tool by academic libraries, particularly forlibrary outreach, information dissemination, and reference service enhancement.Although various social media tools (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, etc)have been extensively examined in the past decade, more innovative uses of socialmedia in real-time information literacy teaching, large-scale library education, andself-motivated user engagement remain to be further explored

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amani Magid, New York University, Abu Dhabi

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Engineering Libraries

availability of the software? This paper will review the results ofsurveys conducted both before and after implementation of Electronic Lab Notebooksoftware.BackgroundNew York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a portal campus of New York University inNew York City, USA. Located in the United Arab Emirates in the city of Abu Dhabi,NYUAD is a liberal arts university with over 20 majors that students can choose fromunder the disciplines Arts and Humanities, Social Science, Sciences, andEngineering[1, 2]. With slightly more than 1000 students, NYUAD boasts a 5:1 Studentto Faculty ratio. Faculty conduct research in each of 4 aforementioned areas. Inaddition, the Research Institute consists of over 12 centers, labs, and projects, themajority of which fall

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie M. Niehof, University of Michigan; Lance Stuchell, University of Michigan; Leena N. Lalwani, University of Michigan; Paul F. Grochowski, University of Michigan

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Engineering Libraries

CD-ROMs, the engineering librarians have decided toinitiate a comprehensive data preservation project. These CD-ROMs are not companion data toprint books, but rather proceedings, standards, technical reports, data from federal agencies, andmore. The library no longer actively seeks out CD-ROMs to add to its collection. Anecdotalevidence shows circulation for the CD-ROM collection, which has never been very high, hasdropped precipitously in the past two years.In addition to not being actively collected or used by students, the format of CD-ROM media isdying. Apple was the first computer company to remove optical disk readers from consumercomputer models starting in 2008 [1], stating that disk readers are “anchors” weighing downsmaller and

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

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Charter P.E., Oklahoma State University; Bryan Lawrence Hoskins, Oklahoma State University; Samuel B. Montgomery, Oklahoma State University

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Engineering Libraries

standards. Organizations likeUnderwriters Laboratories (UL), the International Code Council (ICC), and National FireProtection Association (NFPA) all support this proposed educational tool. It should be noted that this is not the first effort to educate those about codes andstandards. The various code and standard organizations detailed above all have informationpublicly available on their individual websites. Additionally, NFPA, which this paper addressesthrough the video development and implementation, also has various case studies on theimportance of Standard Development Organizations [1]. The important difference of theseefforts of the codes and standards organizations and those of this project, is putting theinformation in a user

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianna B. Buljung, Colorado School of Mines; Leslie Light, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Libraries

the new approach, the authors designed a research project, comparingthe design proposal and final report bibliographies from before implementation of the flippedlesson (fall 2016) to those from after (spring 2017). Bibliographies were evaluated against arubric to determine the type and quality of each citation. Using this data, the team sought toanswer the following two research questions: 1. Does the use of a flipped lesson and team meeting with the librarian positively impact the quality of student citations on the design and final reports? 2. Is there a difference in the quantity and types of resources cited by students before and after implementing the flipped lesson?Literature ReviewFlipped and partially flipped lessons are