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Conference Session
Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John B. Napp, University of Toledo
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Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-128: WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD: SHOWING THE VALUEOF INFORMATION LITERACY BEYOND THE CLASSROOMJohn B. Napp, The University of Toledo Associate Professor and Engineering Librarian, University of Toledo - since 2001 Page 22.1676.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Welcome to the Real World: Showing the Value of Information Literacy Beyond the Classroom Page 22.1676.2Abstract College students have a hard time seeing the connection between information literacy andtheir life after graduation. Showing how
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Theory and Practice
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Ben DeVane, University of Florida
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-2131: GAMING AGAINST PLAGIARISM: A PARTNERSHIP BE-TWEEN THE LIBRARY AND FACULTYAmy G. Buhler, University of Florida Amy G. Buhler is Engineering Librarian and Associate Chair at University of Florida’s Marston Science Library. Prior to her work at Marston, she was a medical librarian for six years at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries. Amy received her Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Michelle Leonard, University of Florida Michelle Leonard received her Master of Arts and Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from Kent State University and has worked in both corporate and academic environments. She joined the UF library
Conference Session
To Boldly Go... Engineering Librarians Explore New Connections with Users
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Mark Chrimes, Institution of Civil Engineers
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-318: CIVIL ENGINEERING IN A TIME OF CHANGE: THE RE-SPONSE OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS LIBRARYMichael Mark Chrimes, The Institution of Civil Engineers Mike Chrimes was born on 25 June 1954 in Neston, Wirral, Cheshire (about 10 miles from Liverpool and Chester) where his family have lived since the early eighteenth century. After attending Wirral Grammar School he studied Modern History at University College, London. He then began a career in Librarian- ship with Liverpool City Libraries. He became interested in developments in Information Technology in Librarianship and attended a post-graduate course at Loughborough University of Technology. In July 1977 Mike joined the staff of the Institution of
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Theory and Practice
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Larry Milliken, Drexel University; Lloyd Ackert, Drexel University; Eleanor J. Goldberg, Drexel University Library
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-1193: KEEPING THE CONVERSATION ALIVE: MAINTAIN-ING STUDENTS’ RESEARCH SKILLS THROUGHOUT THEIR COLLEGECAREERSJay J. Bhatt, Drexel University Jay Bhatt received M.S. in Library and Information Science and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engi- neering from Drexel University. Some of his activities include: collection development in engineering, outreach to faculty and students, and teaching engineering information research skills to faculty and stu- dents. He is the the 2010 recipient of the Homer I. Bernhardt Distinguished Service award from ASEE’s Engineering Libraries Division and the 2003 recipient of Drexel University’s Harold Myers Distinguished Service Award.Larry Milliken, Drexel University Larry
Conference Session
ELD Poster Session
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James A. Van Fleet, Bucknell University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-529: THE VISUALIZATION OF DATABASE SEARCH RESULTSJames A. Van Fleet, Bucknell University James A Van Fleet has been Librarian for the Sciences and Engineering at Bucknell University and a member of ASEE ELD since 1989. He has served the Engineering Libraries Division as Membership Directory Editor and Newsletter Editor. Page 22.1515.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The visualization of database search resultsAbstract:Edward Tufte describes the visual presentation of quantitative data as “envisioninginformation.”1 A number of databases, from Google
Conference Session
Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Melissa Bowles-Terry, University of Wyoming; Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-2541: EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT OF LIBRARY LEARNINGOUTCOMES IN A FRESHMAN ENGINEERING COURSEMelissa Bowles-Terry, University of Wyoming Melissa is the Instruction and Assessment Coordinator in the Reference and Instruction Services Depart- ment at University of Wyoming Libraries.Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming Larry Schmidt is the Physical and Applied Sciences Librarian at the University of Wyoming Libraries. Page 22.554.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Embedded Assessment of Library Learning Outcomes in a Freshman Engineering CourseAbstract:When
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Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Megan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-326: CONNECTING WITH DATA: FIRST STEPS TOWARD ANEMERGING AREA OF LIBRARY SERVICEMegan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Megan Sapp Nelson is Associate Professor of Library Sciences at Purdue University Siegesmund Engi- neering Library. She is liaison to the Schools of Civil and Electrical Engineering and related College of Technology disciplines. You can contact her at msn@purdue.edu. Page 22.375.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Connecting with data: First steps toward an emerging area of
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jon N. Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-2139: GAUGING WORKPLACE READINESS: INFORMATIONBEHAVIOR AND PREPAREDNESS OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS INCOOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMSJon N. Jeffryes and Meghan Lafferty, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Page 22.736.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Gauging Workplace Readiness: Information Behavior and Preparedness of Engineering Students in Cooperative Education ProgramsAbstractIn Spring 2010 we surveyed undergraduate students majoring in computer science or civil,electrical, or mechanical engineering participating in the cooperative education program
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Theory and Practice
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Janet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
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
Conference Session
ELD Poster Session
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Larry A. Thompson, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-504: THE HYBRID REFERENCE DESK: CHANGING STRATE-GIES FOR CHANGING TIMESLarry A. Thompson, Virginia Tech Page 22.1463.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Hybrid Reference Desk: Changing Strategies for Changing TimesAbstractOver the past several years, the discussion among librarians regarding the fate of the referencedesk has increased in both volume and tempo. The range of opinions has varied, with someadvocating its complete banishment, while others counter that the traditional reference interviewat the reference desk is valid. This case study highlights some of the wanderings and waypointsof our
Conference Session
To Boldly Go... Engineering Librarians Explore New Connections with Users
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Anne Parker, University of Manitoba
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-2085: THE VALUE OF DIRECT ENGAGEMENT IN A CLASS-ROOM AND A FACULTY: THE LIAISON LIBRARIAN MODEL TO IN-TEGRATE INFORMATION LITERACYAnne Parker, University of Manitoba Anne Parker, PhD is an Associate Professor and Technical Communication Coordinator in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba S. Norma Godavari, MLIS, is the Head, Donald W. Craik Engineering Library and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba Page 22.1512.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Value of Direct Engagement in a Classroom and a Faculty
Conference Session
Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jody T. Hoesly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Anne C. Glorioso, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-577: DARK, DIM AND DARINGJody T Hoesly, University of Wisconsin, Madison Jody Hoesly, is the Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian at the University of Wisconsin - Madison’s Wendt Library. Jody has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and worked as an engineer in the machine tool, recreational vehicle, and electrical contracting industries. In 2008, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin -Madison with an M.A. in Library and Information Studies. She is also a certified K-12 teacher-librarian, technology teacher, and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) instructor. Jody joined Wendt Commons in April 2009 where she manages the collection budget and serves as a reference, instruction, and liaison
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Theory and Practice
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mysore Narayanan, Miami University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-307: ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDU-CATION USING A LEARNING PARADIGM APPROACHMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Patsy Hulse, University of Auckland; Dahlia Dantang Han, University Auckland, Engineering Library; Emil Melnichenko, University of Auckland; Susan Brookes, University of Auckland, Engineering Library
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-589: IT’S A WRAP: A REAL-LIFE ENGINEERING CASE STUDYAS THE FOCUS OF AN ONLINE LIBRARY TUTORIALPatsy Hulse, University of Auckland Patsy Hulse, University of Auckland. Patsy Hulse is the Engineering Library Manager and Civil and En- vironmental Subject Librarian at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Patsy has an undergraduate degree in German and History and a postgraduate library qualification. She has been in her current posi- tion for 20 years and prior to this was in the Cataloguing and Acquisitions Departments in the University of Auckland Library for many years. She is a member of the New Zealand Library and Information Asso- ciation Professional Registration Board. She has travelled to 93
Conference Session
Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adriana Popescu, Princeton University, Engineering Library
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-885: GAINING INTELLECTUAL CONTROLL OVER TECHNI-CAL REPORTS AND GREY LITERATURE COLLECTIONSAdriana Popescu, Engineering Library, Princeton University Page 22.733.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Gaining Intellectual Control over Technical Reports and Grey Literature CollectionsAbstractThis paper will describe the solution that the author employed to facilitate uniform, online, web-based access to detailed information about the library’s various collections of technical reportsand grey literature. By working closely with colleagues from the University Archives
Conference Session
Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeff McAdams, University of Texas, San Antonio
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-2338: A LIBRARY INSTEAD OF A LAB: FORGING A SPACEPARTNERSHIP IN A NEW BUILDINGJeff McAdams, University of Texas, San Antonio Jeff McAdams graduated with a Bachelors of General Studies from The University of Kansas and a Mas- ters of Library and Information Science from Emporia State University. He worked at Spahr Engineering Library at The University of Kansas and is currently working as the Science and Engineering Librarian at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Page 22.54.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Library Instead of a Lab:Forging a
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia; Annette Berndt, University of British Columbia; Aleteia Greenwood, University of British Columbia; Carla S Paterson, University of British Columbia
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-265: WHAT INFORMATION SOURCES DO ENGINEERING STU-DENTS USE TO ADDRESS AUTHENTIC SOCIOTECHNICAL PROBLEMS?Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia Eugene Barsky is a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Pub- lished extensively in the library science literature, he also is the winner of 2007 Canadian Health Library Association ’Emerging Leader’ award and 2007 Partnership award from the Canadian Physiotherapy As- sociation.Annette Berndt, University of British ColumbiaAleteia Greenwood, University of British Columbia Aleteia Greenwood is Head Librarian, Science & Engineering Library at the University of British Columbia. She is also student, faculty and
Conference Session
Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-1275: LIFELONG LEARNING AND INFORMATION LITERACYSKILLS AND THE FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE:REPORT OF A SELF-ASSESSMENTMeagan C Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette Meagan Ross is a Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas Woman’s University, and a M.S. in Electrical Engineer- ing from Texas Tech University. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, she worked as a micro-opto- electromechanical systems engineer for Texas Instruments. Meagan began working for Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) in the area of teacher professional development in 2009. Meagan is passionate about providing
Conference Session
Information Literacy: Theory and Practice
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nasser Saleh, Queen's University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-465: COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR OF EN-GINEERING STUDENTS IN A SENIOR DESIGN GROUP PROJECT: APILOT STUDYNasser Saleh, Queen’s University Nasser Saleh is Associate Librarian and the Integrated Learning Librarian at Queen’s University Engineer- ing and Science Library. He received a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering (University of Khartoum), a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications and Networks Management (Syracuse Univer- sity), and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (Syracuse University) and he is currently a PhD Candidate in Information Studies at McGill University researching Collaborative Information Be- haviour of Undergraduate Engineering Students. Nasser is
Conference Session
To Boldly Go... Engineering Librarians Explore New Connections with Users
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Qing Li, IEEE
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-648: LET’S GET STUDENTS MORE INVOLVED!Qing Li, IEEE Qing Li is an IEEE client services manager and UPP coordinator in China. She is currently based in Beijing, mainly responsible for China Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She is working on build- ing customer relationships and driving IEEE awareness among Chinese communities, including librari- ans, engineers, students and faculty, and also supports initiatives and information needs of IEEE Student Branches through IEEE University Partnership program. Page 22.1014.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011
Conference Session
Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Baratta, University of Toronto; Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-1407: THE RESEARCH STUDIO: INTEGRATING INFORMA-TION LITERACY INTO A FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSEMichelle Baratta, University of Toronto Michelle Baratta has held positions in academic and public libraries, as well as a corporate setting. Her education includes a Master’s degree in Information Studies (2007) and an Honours Bachelor of Science degree (2004), both from the University of Toronto. She is currently a Reference and Instruction Librarian at the University of Toronto’s Engineering & Computer Science Library.Alan Chong, University of Toronto Alan Chong is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Toronto. His pedagogical research is primarily in the