Conference Session

Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Popescu, Princeton University; Patricia Gaspari-Bridges, Princeton University

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Engineering Libraries

Princeton University.Patricia Gaspari-Bridges, Princeton University Patricia Gaspari-Bridges is Head of the Science and Technology Libraries and Assistant University Librarian for the Special Libraries Department at Princeton University. She has spent over twenty-five years in science and technology librarianship at Princeton, and continues to hold positions as Geosciences and Map Librarian and Head of the Peter B. Lewis Science Library. Before joining Princeton, she worked in various library positions, including at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She earned a B.A. at the University of Pennsylvania and an MLS from Rutgers University

Conference Session

Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dana Denick, Drexel University; Jameson Detweiler, Drexel University; Cody Ray, Drexel University; Andrew Cebulski, Drexel University; Jay Bhatt, Drexel University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-1767: LIBRARY-SMART HOUSE COLLABORATION FORINFORMATION-LITERACY DEVELOPMENTDana Denick, Drexel University Dana Denick is a Master’s Degree candidate in Library and Information Science at Drexel University. She is also the Assistant Librarian for Science and Engineering at W.W. Hagerty Library. Dana received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University and a Master’s Degree in Physics Education from the University of Virginia.Jameson Detweiler, Drexel University Jameson Detweiler is in his fifth year of Drexel's BS-to-PhD program. Jameson's BS is in Materials Science & Engineering and he is currently pursuing his PhD in Civil Engineering. Jameson is one

Conference Session

Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patsy Hulse, University of Auckland; John St George, University of Auckland; Li Wang, University of Auckland

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-511: HOW WELL DOES COLLABORATION WORK IN ENGINEERINGPROJECT CURRICULUM REDESIGN?Patsy Hulse, University of Auckland Patsy Hulse has been the Engineering Library Manager, The University of Auckland Library , Auckland, New Zealand for the past 18 years, and, in addition, since 2000, the Civil & Environmental Subject Librarian. Prior to this she was employed over many years in a variety of positions in the University of Auckland library system. She is a registered professional member of the New Zealand Library and Information Association, LIANZA. She has visited many engineering libraries worldwide during her many travels. There has been a particular emphasis on North America

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Heyer-Gray, University of California, Davis; Jean McKenzie, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa Ngo, University of California, Berkeley; Karen Andrews, University of California, Davis; Emily Stambaugh, California Digital Library

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Engineering Libraries

and statements can vary among the campuses, therecords for the titles in the union catalog need to be consistent and display the shared printlocation. Cooperation and input among NRLF staff, the UC Berkeley systems department, andthe California Digital Library was vital for allowing this to happen with a minimum of delay.Below are two examples of records from the union catalog that reflect combined UC Berkeleyand UC Davis contributions.IEEE Micro holdings and MARC 852 field display in the Melvyl union catalog:NRLF UC Shared Print-1 Circ status University of California Libraries - Building Use Only v.1(Feb 1981)-24(2004), 26(2006)-27(2007)852 |a GLAD |b UL01 |j XXX Shared Print-1 |3 v.1

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Riley, Smith College; Rocco Piccinino, Smith College; Mary Moriarty, Smith College; Linda Jones, Smith College

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Engineering Libraries

-k.Criteria and expected measuresOur program’s ABET outcomes at the outset of our information literacy mapping process wereas shown in Table 1, with mappings to ABET’s a-k as indicated:Table 1: Smith College and ABET Outcomes Picker Engineering Program Outcome ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes (a-k)1. Conceptual Analysis: a conceptual understanding of a. an ability to apply knowledge of engineering science fundamentals mathematics, science, and engineering2. Mathematical Analysis: the ability to quantitatively analyze b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, a component, process, or system using theoretical as well as to analyze and

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College; Rocco Piccinino, Smith College

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Engineering Libraries

practice information retrieval and evaluationskills. Students are asked to find the best sources to support their answers to the followingquestions (skills practiced noted in parentheses following each question): a. Who developed the patent for the Clif shot litter leash? What earlier innovations did it Page 14.761.5 build upon? (Requires a patent search.) b. Find two peer reviewed original research articles published in the last year about how climate change will affect hurricane frequency in the Atlantic. (Practices database search strategies and proper citation format) c. What is a ballast in a fluorescent light fixture

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Libraries

not only involve finding them, but also the process of gettingthe proper copyright permission for making them available. The final goal is that when theconstruction of this database is completed, users will be authorized to upload their proposeddocuments using a proper registration and log-in system.The major tasks for the development of this project are: 1. Identification of documents, 2.Procurement of documents, 3. Thesaurus development, 4. Database architecture development,and 5. Development of the public interface development. 1. Identification of documentsThe identification of publications related to engineering education represents an essential step.The publications to be included in the database are: A. Conference proceedings, B

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

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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

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlotte Erdmann, Purdue University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-2500: CHANGING LIBRARY VENDOR CONTRACTS: A CASE STUDYIN ACQUIRING E-BOOKS FROM AN ON-LINE BOOK VENDORCharlotte Erdmann, Purdue University Charlotte Erdmann is Engineering Librarian, Coordinator of Collections and Associate Professor of Library Science at Purdue University's Siegesmund Engineering Library. She is interested in collection development, statistical analysis of library use data and intellectual property searching. Erdmann is also Purdue's Representative to the Patent and Trademark Depository Library Program and is active in the Engineering Libraries Division, American Society for Engineering Education and the Patent and Trademark Depository Library Association

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara MacAlpine, Trinity University; Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

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Engineering Libraries

. Surprisingly, 12 students alsoanswered question #4 incorrectly: “What type of publication is more research oriented?”Answers ranged from a) a magazine, b) a journal or conference proceeding, c) a newspaper, orsome combination of those three possibilities. The most typical wrong answer grouped a) and b)together, suggesting that the distinction between journals and magazines has not been madeclear. This is disappointing because it is emphasized at the first-year level, not only inengineering classes but also in many of the other university courses that are offered to first-yearstudents and have an information literacy component. However, it is useful feedback to thelibrarian to make this a more prominent part of Design I instruction in future years.In

Conference Session

“And Other Duties as Assigned”

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Kindschi, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Anne Glorioso, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Diana Wheeler, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Libraries

-Madison Wendt Engineering Library. She trains and supervises 12 student staff who work at the combined circulation/reference desk She also teaches drop in workshops and undergraduate course related library sessions.Diana Wheeler, University of Wisconsin, Madison Diana Wheeler, UW-Madison Wendt Engineering Library Instruction Coordinator, is a teaching, reference and liaison librarian with experience in assessment and course management systems. Page 14.349.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Competencies for Student Support Staff and Engineering Librarians: Did we answer your

Conference Session

“And Other Duties as Assigned”

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University

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Engineering Libraries

were hardlycomprehensive and left gaps that needed to be filled through additional data collection.To supplement this data, a two-week long demographic survey was developed. It was intended tobe completed with each transaction performed within the library, both at the reference andcirculation desks. The survey used a small piece of paper with checkboxes on it for patron statusand frequency of library use for the patron to check. (See Appendix B.) Patrons were asked tocomplete the survey during a transaction and return it. Upon receipt, the staff then markedwhether the transaction was reference, circulation, or directional on the back of the sheet.The results of this survey provided data about active patrons who came to the library and

Conference Session

Active Engagement: From the New Engineering Librarian's Perspective

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University

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Engineering Libraries

opportunities. 3 o Assist in the development of assignments for information literacy courses. 5 o Never turn down an opportunity to guest lecture. ≠ Attend faculty meetings, and student conferences. ≠ Participate in campus-wide activities and mingle. ≠ Invite faculty to contact you for research assistance. Be a “personal librarian.”6 ≠ Never say no to an invitation to an informal lunch, or coffee. o Socialize with faculty to foster a more collegial and peer-level relationship B. Becoming More Visible On and OfflinePutting a face to the library is one way to become visible on campus. Informal communication

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

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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

LibrariesTRAIL has been charged by the GWLA directors with identifying, digitizing, archiving andproviding persistent and unrestricted access to federal technical reports issued prior to 1976. Atimeline covering the history of the project can be found at:http://sites.google.com/a/gwla.org/trail/about-the-trail-project. In addition to digitizing thereports TRAIL intends to leave a print archive through either: a) creating complete print runs ofeach series being digitized, or b) identifying and supplementing/completing existing printcollections that will serve as print repository copies of the digitized content.Literature ReviewThe 2006 conference, Scholarship and Libraries in Transition: a Dialogue about the Impacts ofMass Digitization Projects, gave an

Conference Session

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Libraries

% Sophom morebecause they t are two o of the largeer 20% Freshmmenengineeriing schools ono campus and a the 10%authors have h liaison responsibilit r ties for 0%them. Thhe survey waas delayed untilumiddle of Novemberr 2008 in ordder toobtain appproval from m the Institutiional Figure 1: Partticipants by yearr/degreeReview Board. B This resulted in fewer frespondeents than hop ped (216undergraaduate studen nts; 58

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sasha Gurke, Knovel Corporation

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Engineering Libraries

was the selection of the appropriatetitles. The selection process consisted of several steps: 1. Using market analysis to choose the field of engineering 2. Indentifying books with content suitable for Mathcad integration 3. Evaluating these books for content quality 4. Deciding on processing priorityMarket analysis revealed 4 main areas with a need for Mathcad-enabled content (listed in theorder of priority): 1. Mechanical Engineering a. Civil b. Structural c. Machine design 2. Electrical Engineering 3. Aerospace Engineering 4. Environmental Engineering Page 14.866.6Next, we indentified

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Strife, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

;db=a9h&AN=24909224&site=ehost-live5. Branin, J. J. (2007). Shaping our space: Envisioning the new research library. Journal of Library Administration, 46(2), 27-53. doi:10.1300/J111v46n02-046. Brown, M. B., & Lippincott, J. K. (2003). Learning spaces: More than meets the eye. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 26(1), 14-16. doi:http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eqm0312.pdf7. Forrest, C., & Hinchliffe, L. J. (2005). Beyond classroom construction and design: Formulating a vision for learning spaces in libraries. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 44(4), 296-300.8. Harris, M., & Cullen, R. (2008). Renovation as innovation: Transforming a campus symbol and a campus

Conference Session

Widgets, Add-ons, Toolbars, and Videos: Web 2.0 Tools for Searching, Managing, and Teaching about Engineering Literature and Information

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yue Xu, Mississippi State University

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Engineering Libraries

help from the web at anytime from anywhere. In this situation,web-based instruction could serve as a good candidate to facilitate teaching and learning througheasy means of access (24/7) and self-controlled training process together with multimediafeatures. This study focused on the application of online tutorials in engineering libraries. Datawere collected to statistically analyze the application status of online tutorials and thedistribution of tutorials in five instructional categories (information literacy, basic library skills,advanced library skills, course related, and others). The author then examined the status ofemploying active learning and auditory/visual media features to design online tutorials, discussedpopular authorizing

Conference Session

Active Engagement: From the New Engineering Librarian's Perspective

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Jon Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-1909: TEAMING WITH POSSIBILITIES: WORKING TOGETHER TOENGAGE WITH ENGINEERING FACULTY AND STUDENTSJanet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Jan Fransen is the Civil and Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Librarian at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. Jan earned her MLIS from Dominican University/College of St. Catherine in 2008, joining the library world after two decades as a computer consultant, 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 Mechanics.Jon Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Jon Jeffryes is the new Biomedical and Mechanical

Conference Session

Widgets, Add-ons, Toolbars, and Videos: Web 2.0 Tools for Searching, Managing, and Teaching about Engineering Literature and Information

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E. Michael Wilson, Ohio University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-471: ACADEMIC LIBRARY INTERNET INFORMATION PROVISIONMODEL: USING TOOLBARS AND WEB 2.0 APPLICATIONS TO AUGMENTSUBJECT REFERENCEE. Michael Wilson, Ohio University E. Michael Wilson, MSLS, is the Bibliographer for Engineering at Ohio University Alden Library and serves as the liaison to the Russ College of Engineering. He also has a BS in Computer Science, and a BBA in Management Information Systems. (E-mail: wilsone2@ohio.edu, Twitter: @emichaelwilson) Page 14.154.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Academic Library Internet Information Provision Model: Using Toolbars and Web

Conference Session

“And Other Duties as Assigned”

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Curtis, Linda Hall Library

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-630: READERS' ADVISORY IN THE ENGINEERING LIBRARYScott Curtis, Linda Hall Library Page 14.1007.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Readers’ Advisory in the Engineering LibraryAbstractTraditionally, librarians view readers’ advisory (RA) as a public library function, geared towardrecommending fiction and focused around genre studies. This paper argues that an active RAprogram would provide engineering librarians with a tool to help students broaden theirscientific, technical, and social perspectives beyond their course and project work. Manycolleges and universities require student cohorts to participate in campus reading programs; RAin the

Conference Session

Widgets, Add-ons, Toolbars, and Videos: Web 2.0 Tools for Searching, Managing, and Teaching about Engineering Literature and Information

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Wohrley, Auburn University

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Engineering Libraries

. Now in the age of Open Source software, browser users can upgrade their browser atno cost, to automate many functions of the search. Features a browser customized for researchshould have include; instant-on access to databases and indexes, citation management, andaccess to automatic translations. While none of these features are part of the default package ofany browser, browser customization is useful and overlooked and deserves more attention.IntroductionThe web browser is the primary means by which the user interacts with the Web, but for all itsubiquity, customizing the web browser is a topic that is largely ignored beyond the computerscience literature. In contrast, library literature has focused on the database, in keeping with

Conference Session

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-140: USING ENGINEERING THESES AND DISSERTATIONS TOINFORM COLLECTION-DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS, ESPECIALLY IN CIVILENGINEERINGPatricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas Patricia Kirkwood is the Engineering and Mathematics Librarian at the University of Arkansas where she has been carefully adding civil engineering materials to the collection for 5 years. Patricia has over 20 years experience as a chemistry librarian and a science librarian, but 2004 marked the new career of Engineering Librarian. Page 14.1320.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009USING ENGINEERING THESES AND

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ELD Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Thompson, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Libraries

other documentsoutside of NACA / NASA , even though they are indexed in the NACA / NASA indexes, werenot included in the sampling.3) The specifics for locating citations in each title are given below. At a starting pagenumber specific to each NACA / NASA index, citations were scanned until a NACA / NASAdocument was located. In some cases the actual page number where the citation is located differsfrom the starting page number. This is because some indexes had several pages of conferencepaper, dissertation, or journal article indexing before a NACA / NASA document was located.There are three major sources for the citations in the tables: the Index of NACA TechnicalPublications, the NASA Technical Publications Announcements, and the