Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1: Diversity

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shalini Ramachandran, Boise State University; Steven Matthew Cutchin, Boise State University; Sheree Fu, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

algorithms as they enter the workforce, can develop an early awarenessand understanding of bias in information systems. Further, when the students receive suchtraining, the automated systems they generate will produce more fair outcomes. Our pedagogyincorporates insights from computer science, library science, medical ethics, and critical theory.The aim of our algorithm bias instruction is to help computer science students recognize andmitigate the systematic marginalization of groups within the current technological environment.IntroductionSearch-engine bias and unfair outcomes from automated systems have been documented inrecent years. All modern information systems depend on computer algorithms to run effectiveprograms. Algorithms are sets of

Conference Session

Foundations for Pedagogical Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Chanelle Pickens MLIS, CA, West Virginia University; Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Mariam Jalalifard, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

indicators. Students should use information by recognizing the need,using it effectively, evaluating it, using it ethically and legally, and recognizing its changingnature. Since freshman engineering students need to learn the same things, engaging the newlibrarians in teaching basic information literacy components to freshman engineering studentsseemed to be a good place to train them.The learning process included three significant steps: Observation, reflection (and input), andpractice. A key component was to maintain the novice librarian’s engagement at each stage ofthe learning process. The novice librarians first observed sections of the in-class component,taught by an experienced engineering librarian, with the knowledge that they would be

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

Assessing, Expanding, and Innovating Information Literacy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elise Anne Basque, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Christine Brodeur, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal; Manon Du Ruisseau, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Jimmy Roberge, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Arina Soare, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Marie Tremblay , Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

oflibrarians started offering classes in both English and French in 2010, and integrated more activepedagogies. Throughout these transformations, the University’s senior leadership alwaysapproved the proposed changes and maintained the mandatory information literacy training.Students participating in the training sessions filled teaching evaluation surveys, for which theresults are presented in this paper. The surveys asked the students about their degree ofsatisfaction regarding the different objectives of the training sessions, namely defining aninformation need, building and optimizing a search strategy, finding information sources relevantto their field, and learning how to ethically use information. The surveys also asked whethersufficient time

Conference Session

Reimagining Engineering Information Literacy: Novel Perspectives on Integration, Assessment, Competencies & Information Use

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Robinson Hanlan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Evelyn M Riley, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

(43%) 18 (49%) 1 (3%) social, ethical, humanistic, technical or Page 26.963.10 other perspectives, as appropriate. 6. Maintain effective working relationships 0 3 (8%) 33 (89%) 1 (3%) within the project team and with the project advisor(s), recognizing and resolving problems that may arise. 7. Demonstrate the ability to write clearly, 1 (3%) 5 (14%) 31(84%) 0 critically and persuasively. 8. Demonstrate strong oral communication 2 (5%) 4 (11%) 31(84%) 0 skills, using appropriate, effective visual aids. 9. Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical 1 (3

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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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

listed in the acknowledgement section and notas an author. In the end, the Abu Dhabi scientist was added as an author, only after thePrincipal Investigator demanded so. Although this appears to be more of a question ofresearch ethics than electronic lab notebook failure, the Abu Dhabi scientist isunderstandably now hesitant of adding any of his research online in order to prevent asimilar or worse situation.All of the above comments refer to the professional edition of Lab Archives. The Librarysubscribed to the classroom edition as well and received feedback from one physicsinstructor. He was initially very excited to use the classroom edition as he was lookingfor a more streamlined and easier solution to the organization and submission

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

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

, lack of tolerance, and censorship among academic and publiclibrarians despite the Library Bill of Rights, which was created to guide collection developmentpractices. Harmayer’s study focused on the librarians’ preference of collections related to pro-choice over those representing pro-life. Quinn (2012) has addressed both the psychological andphilosophical reasons for bias. The latter is related to librarian’s commitment to an ethical codewhereas the former can be both conscious and unconscious. The banning and challenging ofbooks and media has also been an act of censorship whereby works on controversial topics areplaced on a list. Implicit behind this explicit and consciously biased selection of books is thecovert bias against target