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Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Melody Royster, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

Network (USAIN) and Special Libraries Association where she serves within the Food, Agriculture, & Nutrition Division. Page 23.1316.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Gaming Technology to Teach Responsible Conduct of ResearchIntroductionPlagiarism and other research misconduct issues are an emerging trend at academic institutionsacross the country. The discipline of engineering is particularly affected.3 Professors areseeking ways to incorporate Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and combating plagiarisminto their classes. Frequently, librarians are being asked to fill this educational need. In

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Engineering Libraries

thinking capabilities Page 22.254.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessment of Engineering Technology Education using a Learning Paradigm Approach Mysore Narayanan, Miami University, Ohio.Abstract In this presentation, the author describes how one can assess certain specific topics in thearea of engineering technology education based on the principles outlined by leading scholars inthe area of cognitive science and educational methodologies. The principle is to creativelyutilize Washington State University’s Critical Thinking

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Libraries

, reports, dissertations, and other documents. 2.To construct a thesaurus for technology and engineering education, which will be used in themetadata of the database. 3. To construct a database repository in an open-source environmentsuch as EPrint, Fedora, or DSpace that will comply with the existing sophisticated technicalrequirements of cyberspace, including the future allocation for high density data collection,images, graphs and other objects. 4. To communicate the availability of this dedicatedengineering education database to the target audience.NSDL and the Engineering PathwayThe National Science Digital Library (NSDL) is an NSF program. Until October of 2008, itscentral administrative body was the Core Integration Team. In addition, it had

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

graduateprogram. It was alleged that more than 30 master’s theses contained plagiarized material. Todaymost, if not all, institutions of higher education have policies defining what constitutes academicdishonesty and what actions may be taken if a student is found in violation. Librarians are oftenasked to speak to classes, orientation sessions, or student groups about citing sources properlyand to remind students of any institutional policy that might apply. LibGuides or similarWebpages can be a useful tool to provide this information along with links to resources such asstyle guides and online resources to assist students.A course in research methodology for engineering master’s students at Blekinge Institute ofTechnology in Sweden included instruction

Conference Session

New Tools and Techniques for Information Literacy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Baer, Wichita State University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2008-2132: USING VIDEOS TO TEACH THE ETHICAL USE OFENGINEERING INFORMATIONWilliam Baer, Wichita State University WILLIAM M. BAER is an associate professor and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian at Wichita State University. He earned degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BS) and Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Brigham Young University. Page 13.1367.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Videos to Teach the Ethical Use of Engineering InformationAbstractThe engineering profession has always valued ethical behavior. However, it seems that

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas; Michael Culbertson, Colorado State University; Esther Crawford, Rice University

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Engineering Libraries

project. We are also cultivatingcontacts in federal agencies and in the documents librarian community.Ranked report sets requested for digitization project: Requests Agency or subject area 18 DOE: Department of Energy 16 EPA: Environmental Protection Agency 14 NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration 11 USDA: United States Department of Agriculture, including 7 Forest service requests 10 NBS: National Bureau of Standards 9 USGS: United States Geological Service 8 AEC: Atomic Energy Commission 6 NACA: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 6 US Army research, technology, and engineering reports 6 USBM: United States Bureau of Mines

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Business & Entrepreneurial Information for Engineers

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Drew, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2007-1063: ENCOURAGING USE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATIONRESOURCES: FACULTY/LIBRARY COLLABORATIONChristine Drew, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Christine Drew, M.L.S., is Manager, Instruction & Outreach at Gordon Library, WPI, Worcester, Massachusetts. Christine serves as liaison to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering departments as well as the Interdisciplinary & Global Studies Division. She has worked with business professionals, engineering & management students for 8+ years educating users and performing research on various industries and markets. Prior to starting at WPI October 2005, Christine assisted Babson students, faculty and entrepreneurs

Conference Session

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisha Li, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-387: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION USE PATTERNS BYENGINEERING FACULTY AND STUDENTSWilliam Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology Engineering Librarian GA Tech LibraryLisha Li, Georgia Institute of Technology Engineering Librarian GA Tech Library Page 14.849.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Library and Information Use Patterns by Engineering Faculty and StudentsAbstractThis paper reports the results of a survey conducted at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Thestudents and faculty of the schools of civil and mechanical engineering were asked about howthey use the library. They were also asked questions

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J White, Queen's University

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Engineering Libraries

confirmed by a search of articles containing thekeywords “fuel cell” or “fuel cells” indexed in Web of Science. Elsevier appears to be a majorpublisher of fuel cell research, given that 39.4 percent of article citations in this study were fromits journals.7. AcknowledgementsThe author would like to thank the reviewers for their helpful comments and suggestions.8. References[1] Queen’s-RMC Fuel Cell Research Centre, http://www.fcrc.ca/.[2] Fuel Cells 2000, “Universities”, http://www.fuelcells.org/education-and-careers/universities/.[3] V. K. Williams and C. L. Fletcher, “Materials Used by Master's Students in Engineering”. Issues in Science &Technology Librarianship, 45, Winter 2006. http://www.istl.org/06-winter/index.html.[4] E. J. Eckel, “The

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haymwantee Singh, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Richard Sweeney, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-1812: ASK NJIT LIBRARY: A NATURAL-LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGEBASE SELF-SERVICE SOLUTIONHaymwantee Singh, New Jersey Institute of Technology Haymwantee P. Singh, Technical Reference Librarian, Robert W. Van Houten Library, New Jersey Institute of Technology, singhh@njit.eduRichard Sweeney, New Jersey Institute of Technology Richard T. Sweeney, University Librarian, Robert W. Van Houten Library, New Jersey Institute of Technology, richard.sweeney@njit.edu Page 14.234.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ASK NJIT LIBRARY: A Natural Language Knowledge Base Self

Conference Session

Professional Issues and Opportunities for Engineering Librarians

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

..[11] J. Bhatt, V. Genis, and J. Roberts, “Library experience for applied engineering technologystudents. Paper presented at the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education AnnualConference & Exposition. Chicago, IL. https://peer.asee.org/68[12] A. S. Khan, A. Karim, and J. A. McClain, "The state of the use of standards in engineeringand technology education." Paper presented at the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference andExposition, Atlanta, GA. https://peer.asee.org/22618[13] R. Krahe, “Software engineering standards in the ECET curriculum.” Paper presented at the2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR. https://peer.asee.org/14220.[14] M. Phillips, and P. McPherson, “Using everyday objects to engage students in

Conference Session

Delivering Value in Publishing and Scholarship

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew T. Rose, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Engineering Libraries

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using a Former Governor’s Archives as a Source of Scholarship in Engineering Technology Andrew T. Rose University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractThe archives of a former governor of Pennsylvania were utilized by an engineering technologyfaculty member to conduct research needed to develop curriculum materials for undergraduatecivil engineering technology students. The research was intended to assess how the Governor’sadministration addressed new dam safety laws and funded water infrastructure improvements inthe Commonwealth. The use of the archives was supported by a grant provided by a

Conference Session

Engineering Librarian Collaborations in the Library, On Campus, and Beyond

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Pauline Melgoza, Texas A&M University; Tina M. Budzise-Weaver, Texas A&M University; Sarel Lavy, Texas A&M University; Tiyamike Kunje

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Engineering Libraries

researchers currently have 70% of the study participation from the College ofEducation and Human Development. The early data from the College of Education and HumanDevelopment shows some similar preferences for technology and furniture arrangement. Anotherkey difference seen from early data collection is the disparity between ample dedicated studyspaces, such as student lounges or available unoccupied classroom use. For example, thesestudents perceive they cannot use a classroom when not in session.Theories: ● Due to the nature of their studies and educational programs, the assumption is that the type of image responses will be different from participants majoring in degrees in Architecture. ● We believe Education students do not stay

Conference Session

Technical Papers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Bernier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2010-8: USING LIBGUIDES AS A WEB 2.0 CONTENT MANAGEMENTSYSTEM AND A COLLABORATION TOOL FOR ENGINEERING LIBRARIANSRichard Bernier, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard Bernier is the Reference and Electronic Services Librarian at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he manages subscriptions and access to all electronic resources; conducts reference service and library instruction, and manages the digital archives project. He is currently transitioning his library toward a Library 2.0 environment. Page 15.1330.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Phillips, Saginaw Valley State University; Sarah Lucchesi, Michigan Technological University; Jennifer Sams, Michigan Technological University; Paul J. Van Susante, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Libraries

of the first of several new ME-Practice courses in the revised Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Page 26.1663.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using Direct Information Literacy Assessment to Improve  Mechanical Engineering Student Learning ­ A Report on Rubric  Analysis of Student Research Assignments  Abstract   This quasi­experimental study examined the effectiveness of library instruction in a junior level mechanical engineering design process course during the Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 semesters. In the Spring of 2013 librarians delivered an

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Patterson, University of Alabama; Nicholas A. Kraft, University of Alabama; Susan Burkett, University of Alabama

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Engineering Libraries

, and a senior member of IEEE. Page 15.224.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 AVS: Science and Technology Virtual MuseumAbstractThe American Vacuum Society (AVS) has a desire to create a “virtual museum” as a way toarchive historical items. The items were used by vacuum technologists in the past for themanufacture of integrated circuits (ICs). The vacuum related equipment (e.g., pumps, gauges,and meters) represents important information regarding the history of the AVS. The AVSHistory Committee provided this project as a learning opportunity for a student in the Computer-Based Honors Program at The University

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

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Engineering Libraries

collections development liaison to the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Departments.Carla S Paterson, University of British Columbia Carla Paterson is a Sessional Lecturer in the Faculty of Applied Science, and the Department of History, at the University of British Columbia. She is interested in service learning and community-based research, and is a co-author of Fundamental Competencies for Engineers. Page 22.1682.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011What information sources do engineering students use to address authentic socio-technical problems

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Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon N. Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Engineering Libraries

Page 22.736.4student attendees as to which skills and activities resonated most with them and will use thisfeedback to further refine the workshop. They will continue to market it to research groups,design classes, and cooperative education students. It will also be incorporated into the plannedportfolio program, making it the first piece of new content developed in response to our researchfindings.Information Literacy IntegrationWith this study we attempted to provide a good foundation for introducing information literacyinto discussions with course instructors, using the data to support our assertions of theinformation literacy skills’ importance in the science and engineering curriculum. The Scienceand Engineering Library has long been

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Zabihian, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

information and using that information appropriately is an essential part of every engineering design project. It has been reported that design engineers spend about 30% of their time searching for information. Experience shows that even senior level students have not received proper training, either directly or indirectly, in information literacy (IL). They usually search for information intuitively. For mechanical and aerospace engineering students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), the Mechanical Engineering System Design I and II courses (MAE 480 and 481) are probably the last chance to teach students about IL. In this project, the information literacy outcomes were added to the course syllabus

Conference Session

Foundations for Pedagogical Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kimberly A. Reycraft, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Engineering Libraries

for a number of years before becoming a librarian. She earned her Master of Library and Information Science degree from Florida State University, and has been serving as the liaison librarian for science, technology, engineering and math at Florida Gulf Coast University since 2012. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Structured Introduction to Information Literacy Using a Scaffold Project in an Introductory Engineering CourseAbstractFaculty from two engineering departments teamed with Florida Gulf Coast University’s STEMLibrarian to develop an instructional module for delivery in the introductory engineering coursein an effort to increase the student’s awareness of

Conference Session

Engaging Uses of Course Management Systems, Blogs, and Open Source and a Database as Tools for Library Instruction

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Sapp Nelson; Michael Fosmire; Amy Van Epps, Purdue University; Bruce Harding, Purdue University

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Engineering Libraries

find. The educationalportion falls primarily to librarians and staff, and not even the best of reference librarians cangive adequate information literacy instruction to an individual patron in the face of a line of 7-8students who also need help.In the fall of 2005, the librarians of the Siegesmund Engineering Library decided to write a grantto create an educational tool that would not only direct students to the appropriate sources, but Page 12.1106.2would also give them an understanding of the kinds of sources available and what their uses are.The librarians wrote a grant for the Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) programfunded by

Conference Session

Fifty Shades of Grey Literature

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Leachman, Washington State University; Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University

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Engineering Libraries

facultymember.ConclusionUnderstanding student and industry use of standards allows engineering educators to fulfill theuniversity’s mission by creating responsible leaders who are able to serve society. Overall,engineering standards instruction must give students the confidence to transition informationskills from academia to professional. To increase students’ confidence they should be able topractice collaboration and engineering standard use within academia. References[1] Batik, A., The Engineering Standard A Most Useful Tool, Ashland, Ohio: BookMaster/El Rancho, 1992.[2] Engineering Technology Accreditation Commision," Criteria for accrediting engineering programs", ABET

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Makerspaces in the Library: Using 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and Kits to Enhance Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvia Jones, Southern Methodist University

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Engineering Libraries

, particularly in public and school libraries, andjustifies why having a makerspace in the library is beneficial to all, because it aligns perfectlywith the “library's role in neighborhood and educational settings.” 4 Balas also posits thatmakerspaces add value to libraries, considering the evolving state of libraries, which has beentriggered by the increasing use of technology. She quotes Torrone, writing for the Makemagazine blog in 2011, as stating that libraries have historically provided their patrons with the“tools of knowledge,” and since those tools (referring to books and other reading materials) arenow so easily accessible, libraries need to transform to provide access to other tools that are nownot that readily available.5Even though much has

Conference Session

Makerspaces in the Library: Using 3D printers, Laser Cutters, and Kits to Enhance Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Sara Gonzalez; Denise Beaubien Bennett, University of Florida; Erin Rochelle Winick, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

Printing for Middle School Outreach: A collaboration between the science library and the Society of Women EngineersAbstract3D printing is rapidly becoming an essential skill for engineering students as reliable printersbecome affordable for educational use. Engineering students are trained to use common CADdesign software but, through 3D printing, students can immediately evaluate the validity of theirdesign and iterate as appropriate to reach the desired functionality. To meet this need, theUniversity of Florida Marston Science Library (MSL) opened a public 3D print lab in April2014.The engineering librarians were approached by the University of Florida (UF) student chapter ofthe Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to collaborate in their

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Richards, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Libraries

in cost savings, more current course content, and amore interactive learning environment for students (Toppo, 2012).How will these developments in e-textbooks impact engineering education at the universitylevel? Publishers have been quick to offer digital forms of their printed engineering textbookseither in PDF or flowable text formats. These current-generation engineering e-textbooks have Page 23.1008.2the advantages of portability and searchability, but when they are priced the same as the printeditions, students generally do not prefer them (Woody et al., 2010). With the increasing use ofe-textbooks in K-12 and general education

Conference Session

Fifty Shades of Grey Literature

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chelsea Leachman, Washington State University; Jacob William Leachman, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University

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Engineering Libraries

Wisconsin-Madison in 2010 on the visco-plastic flow of hydrogenic materials for the fueling of fusion energy machines. He has conducted guest research in the Physical and Chemical Properties of Fluids Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Pellet Fueling of Fusion Plasmas Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Page 26.881.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 If the Engineering Literature Fits, Use It! Student Application of Grey Literature and Engineering StandardsAbstractThe ACRL information literacy standards include the

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia; Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University; Tara Mawhinney, McGill University; Zoey Peterson, University of British Columbia; Michelle Spence, University of Toronto

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #5841Influence of Discovery Search Tools on Science and Engineering e-books Us-ageMr. Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia Eugene Barsky is a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is interested in engineering information, data management in the physical sciences and has published extensively in the library literature.Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University Sarah Jane Dooley is Head of Reference & Research Services and Promotions & Liaison Librarian at Dalhousie University’s Sexton Design & Technology Library in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.Mrs. Tara

Conference Session

Foundations for Pedagogical Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lucchesi, Michigan Technological University; Jennifer Sams, Michigan Technological University; Lauren Movlai, Michigan Technological University; Erin S Matas, Michigan Technological University; Nora Allred, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Libraries

Consul- tants, a group of students who provide peer-to-peer library research help.Nora Allred, Michigan Technological University Nora Allred is Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian at the J. Robert Van Pelt and Opie Library at Michigan Technological University. She provides copyright and fair use awareness to the campus community through the library’s webpage, presentations, instruction sessions, and one-on-one consultations. As Co-PI on the NSF ethics education project, she lead the learning module on copyright and fair use for graduate students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Developing a Comprehensive, Assessment-based

Conference Session

Engaging Students with Creativity and Innovation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Dera, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Davida Scharf, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joseph J. Mercuri, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Raymond Patrick Vasquez, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

librarian to the Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology and Mechanical and Computer Engineering academic departments. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Pop-Goes-The-Library! Using a Pop-Up Library to Innovate Outreach to Science and Engineering StudentsA Pop-Up Library program started at the New Jersey Institute of Technology​ as an innovativemeans of outreach and education for our science and engineering students to increase libraryvisibility by promoting and providing library services in other student-centered areas of study.Providing new and unique opportunities tailored for the science and engineering students is ofparticular interest, especially for

Conference Session

Assessment of Information Literacy Programs for Engineers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alysia Starkey, Kansas State University-Salina; Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Judith Collins, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Libraries

. Theauthors show a planning matrix for keying information fluency assignments to university, TACof ABET Criterion 2, and program outcomes. Examples of preliminary attempts to gatherindirect measures of students’ information fluency indicators are described, drawing on workfrom both institutions.Information fluency is a term adopted by the authors as a substitute for the more familiar term,information literacy (IL), which "may be seen as using information technology; as a combinationof information and technology skills; as acquiring mental models of information systems; as aprocess; as an amalgam of skills, attitudes and knowledge; as the ability to learn; or as a complexof ways of experiencing information use"1. In addition, information literacy is a