Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Weiss, University of Maryland- College Park

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Diversity

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current state of academia and focuses on actively citingauthors with historically marginalized identities in an effort to center and uplift their voices [13].Most if not all academic institutions favor those from non-marginalized backgrounds; generallyable-bodied white, cisgender, heterosexual men. This can be seen from degree recipients at alllevels [14] to faculty composition [15]. Those whose identities stray from that, especially thosewith an intersection of marginalized identities, have a more difficult time entering, building andmaintaining a career in academia [12]. Citation practices are a large contributing factor andundercitation of people with margenlized identities can be seen across disciplines [16]–[20].According to Zurn et al

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3: Instruction & Information Literacy

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pixton, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

question 2 in the EDM focuses on different information creations, aligningwith frame 2 of the Framework. To help students consider types of content that would be mostrelevant to future engineering careers, journal articles, conference papers, trade magazines andother editorially reviewed information sources, and self-published sources, including researchpreprints, were selected as the principal sources in the model. 3 Recent activity by publishers in2 In the module, the first question is actually whether the source adds new information to the research, but for thepurpose of this discussion and to simplify the diagram, this question has been omitted.3 It should be noted that, for the sake of completeness, the EDM actually includes decision paths

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Prosser, Arizona State University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

two groups of students: awareness ofinformation needs, strategies for searching, extraction of information, sufficiency of information,and organization of information [24]. This difference between students who are earlier in theireducational career and those who are more experienced is echoed in a study showingundergraduate engineering students exhibit a change in the use of information over time, usingsources such as technical reports and journal articles more as progress from their second tofourth year of study [25].Research QuestionsThis study explored two research questions: RQ1. Do the chat transcripts from undergraduate and graduate engineering students reveal differences in the complexity of their research questions

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianna Morganti, Texas A&M University; Angie Dunn, Texas A&M University

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obvious that first semester students were enrolling inresearch credit hours. The question that continued to be raised was “what research were thestudents accomplishing during that time?”. Other questions began to arise, such as “As a newdoctoral student, what part of the research process could they possibly be attempting?” Quickly, 10it became clear that the new students did not know what the research process was, much lesswhere it should be going. Many funded doctoral students are thrust into an ongoing research project early on intheir academic career without being informed on the entire process. They are placed in a verysmall section of the

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Verdines, The Ohio State University

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, characterizing information creation as a process andresearch as inquiry [8], (b) metaliteracy, conceptualizing students as active participants, effectivecommunicators and translators of information [9], and (c) makers literacy, an emerging literacyenabling students to build self-efficacy, explore their entrepreneurial spirit, and learn skills thatwill last them long past their academic career [10].2. Literature ReviewInformation literacy in higher education: The ACRL Information Literacy CompetencyStandards for Higher Education [11] state that information literacy is an intellectual frameworkfor understanding, finding, evaluating, and using information, in relation to tasks and activitiessupported by information technology; it initiates, sustains, and

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Over, Virginia Tech; C. Cozette Comer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Connie Stovall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jiren Wang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jackson K. Hoch, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Emily Sue Mazure, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Rachel Ann Miles, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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in collaboration,topic areas, citation trends, and research outputs over time. Visualization tools can helpcommunicate these findings, and metrics such as Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI),citation counts, and scholarly output may be used to highlight areas of strength. However, theseindicators should always be interpreted within context and with an understanding of theirlimitations. Metrics can be influenced by disciplinary norms, career stage, publication language,and database coverage, among other factors. When benchmarking is requested (tracking strategicresearch areas, Destination Areas in this case), we take care to frame results appropriately and,where possible, supplement quantitative data with qualitative insights.Ultimately

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristina Bloch, University of Louisville; Campbell R Bego, University of Louisville

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the context of their academic careers with GenAIand engineering research.The transcripts were coded first by word and phrase (ex. Chat GPT, code, Python,output, confused), and then combined into categories based on all the participantdata (ex: emotional response to use, method of application, attitude towards GenAI,research use of output). After further analysis of the data from the categories, themesemerged and were reviewed from an ISP lens, and findings are presented below.When all transcripts had been coded, researchers came together and organized allwords into common themes using visual tools and shared Microsoft documents. Thefull coding table illustrating the alignment of emergent themes with ISP stages andGenAI behaviors is provided

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Lepourtois; Adji TOURE, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Vanessa Ayotte, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Sonia Seck, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Judith Boissonneault, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Lokman Sboui, École de technologie supérieure

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information, and compiling indicators may be inappropriate ifthe set is too limited or contains extreme values 14 .1.1 Bibliometric Reports for Individual ResearchersFaculty members request information on their publications when applying for grants, awards ortenure. To meet this need, the library offers personalized bibliometric reports. These reportsconsist of a first section, common to all users, containing automated graphics highlightingdifferent metrics such as number of publications by year, and article by journal impact. Thesecond section of the report is tailored to the researcher’s profile, career stage, scientific orteaching activities, and specific elements they wish to highlight.Developing an automated solution with flexible parameters for

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4: Outreach & Collaboration

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Rowley, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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“on demand” as well asmultiple times. This option could and should be offered more to support faculty teaching whileunderstanding that some courses do not allow time for an in-person librarian lecture.Project Based LearningBoth business and engineering faculty spoke about their desire to incorporate project-basedlearning into their courses. As one business faculty said when asked about tests, papers, or otherprojects in their course, “No tests, but yes, definitely papers [but] not the traditional collegeessays.” They go on to say their students create materials for the course, ones that simulatematerials they might make in a future career such as persuasive memos, informative pamphlets,etc. Another business faculty member spoke about working

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto; Daniel W Baker PhD P.E., Colorado State University

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. • Professional Recognition and Career Advancement: Although some responding OER authors reported facing challenges in gaining recognition, others found that their work contributes positively to their professional portfolio, including tenure and promotion processes, demonstrating their commitment to student success and educational innovation. More on this topic is also discussed in the professional impact section of the results. • Contributing to the Advancement of Knowledge and Practices: Some authors were driven by advancing knowledge in their fields, sharing innovative practices, and providing up- to-date and relevant resources. This includes integrating new technologies and approaches in their OER

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara C. Kern, Pennsylvania State University; Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University; Elliott Rose, The Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

Paper ID #47453Engineering Connection: Growing Sustainable Outreach for Graduate StudentsSara C. Kern, Pennsylvania State University Sara Kern (she/her) is an Engineering Librarian at Penn State University. She earned her MA in history from Penn State and her MSLIS at Syracuse University. Her research interests include inclusive library outreach and instruction.Ms. Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University Denise A. Wetzel is the Eric N. and Bonnie S. Prystowsky Early Career Science Libraries Professor and Science & Engineering Librarian at Pennsylvania State University Libraries. She is also the Patent and