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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. In fact, many of the ideas presented by theassociation are extracurricular in nature, which has been found to be ineffective for reachingengineering graduate students, according to meta-synthesis [1]. While librarians are oftenspecialized in the areas engineering graduate students lack and seek personal mentorship in, theyare often stuck in providing that support by ineffective means. The typical engineering curriculum does not have courses on research methods, few havecourses on research integrity or publication ethics, proposing research, writing, peer reviewing,or how your worldview influences your research [4, 5]. Published engineering literature, in fact,often leaves many of these important aspects of research as assumed [5

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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for industryconsensus documents (standards), and documents published through legal review (patents), although students inadvanced writing classes are not asked to complete any scenarios using these paths. These paths will be exercised inthe future with courses that focus on this type of document. How was the info made available? Self-published 3rd Party, Editorial/Fact check only Conference paper Peer-reviewed Journal Where Where Where

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Callie Cherry, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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– for students, researchers, educators, andhigher education in general.The Challenge of AI in Higher Education In higher education, students are expected to learn how to conduct research in theirchosen field and communicate it effectively. However, students are increasingly preferring AIchatbots to perform essential parts of the research process, from information seeking to dataanalysis to even writing research papers. A 2023 study indicates that 49% of higher educationstudents have adopted language AI tools to write assignments and answer homework questions[6]. This indicates that students are automating essential parts of the research and learningprocesses, which could, potentially, impact their readiness for the workforce after

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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broad, general study investigating thistopic. What does exist, however, are assessments that examine specific institutional programsaimed at encouraging faculty to author their own OER, as well as written guides aimed at facultywho are writing OER, often associated with these same institutional programs.In a study of an institutional initiative at Rutgers, which was aimed at getting more faculty toadopt or author OER for their classrooms [9], the authors surveyed 30 faculty participating in theinitiative. These faculty members were a relatively even mix of tenure-track and non-tenure-trackfaculty with a broad range of experience in terms of years of teaching. The respondentsrepresented a variety of fields, though it should be noted that despite

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chasz Griego, Carnegie Mellon University; Cheng Zhang, Carnegie Mellon University; Wenchao Hu, Carnegie Mellon University; Ziyong Ma, Carnegie Mellon University; Andy Ouyang, Carnegie Mellon University

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experiment or extracting from other research 6. Analyze the data 7. Check the results against the hypothesis 8. Write up whether the hypothesis was correct or incorrect 9. Reassess and develop a new experiment, identify different variables or biasesWe compared our list of steps to the following list, which was prepared before lecture by theinstructor based on their own experience and interpretation: 1. Make an observation 2. Ask a question 3. Develop a hypothesis 4. Do background research and identify appropriate variables 5. Conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis and selected variables 6. Analyze results 7. Write conclusions 8. IterateSeveral parallels exist between the two lists, with the major

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Cox, The University of Iowa; Kari Kozak, The University of Iowa

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physical or online resources, services in the building, online, or in class, etc.)Text examples from presentation [11]Focus groups encourage conversation between peers so researchers can learn their thoughts andopinions. A potential way to structure those conversations is either open or closed card sorting.Card sorting asks a group a broad question such as “what are the strengths of the library” andindividuals arrange cards using a category tree [6]. Open card sorting is when the focus group ishanded a blank set of index cards or sticky notes and invited to write down whatever they chooseto. In a closed card sorting conversation, the cards are already filled out by the researchers andthe group organizes them. A variation of this is the nine

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Dawson, Northern Arizona University; Susan Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Diversity

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faculty so we can't use them." and "getting feedback from students on whatworks well".Go it Alone. Definition: The instructor either creates their own IM, modifies existing IM to suittheir course needs, and/or indicates they select existing IM using their own judgment andknowledge.Seven instructors mentioned creating or selecting IM alone, without the involvement of others, inresponses to questions 5, 6, & 7. Examples include "I write and distribute some materialsmyself" and "Materials developed by colleagues and myself".Peers & Colleagues. Definition: When an instructor mentioned persons or groups of personsthat influence their IM selection decisions, such as faculty, instructors, or institutional employeesboth within and outside of the

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 1: Engineering Librarianship

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth C. Novosel, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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with the lowest rate of degree earners with adisability was engineering (8.2%) [14]. Additionally, the National Science Foundation [15]reports that disabled scholars receive less funding and had lower employment rates than theirnon-disabled peers, and the National Institute of Health (NIH) [16] found that the percentage ofdisabled people in professional STEM fields grew only 3% (from 6% to 9%) between 1999 and2019, but that the number of people in STEM fields overall increased approximately 79% since1990 [17]. Poignantly, research has also shown that there is a significant disparity betweendisabled STEM students who have dominant identities and those who have what are consideredmultiply-minoritized identities, particularly feminine presenting

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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Thoughts: Increased interest Actions: Seeking relevant or focused information Kuhlthau task: Complete information searchPresentation Feelings: Relief/satisfaction or disappointment Group task: Write or present Thoughts: Clearer or focusedFigure 1 – Levels of the Information Search Process along with activities and tasks indicative ofeach level. [28]The six stages in the ISP, summarized in Figure 1, are: • initiation, when the researcher is looking for background information and feels uncertain or apprehensive about the research

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2: Understanding Our Users

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Parker, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Diversity

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less common [3], and researchers may be reluctant, with a preference to sharedata only when requested [4], [5] or only with peers [6].How well prepared are engineering faculty to deposit data in a repository to fulfill funding orpublication requirements? In 2021, Canada’s federal granting Tri-Agency Council released itsdraft Research Data Management Policy, mandating that by Spring 2023 some fundedresearchers will be expected to complete data management plans (DMP) [7]. All fundedresearchers will be required to deposit their data into a repository with the expectation thatresearchers “provide appropriate access to the data where ethical, cultural, legal and commercialrequirements allow, and in accordance with the FAIR principles and the

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wynn Tranfield, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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. Recently, researchers at CalPoly Pomona used surveys and focus groups to assess theutility of an online video tutorial library [6]. Specifically, they were curious about the impact ofan educational video library on populations that were underrepresented, under supported, andhad lower persistence rates than their peers. Change & Eskridge (2015) reported on a number ofsurveys, focus groups, interviews and observations to determine the space needs of engineeringstudents at North Carolina State University [1]. Instructors at Pennsylvania State University usedsurveys and focus groups to assess the quality and effectiveness of first year seminar classes inthe School of Engineering. Though not library-specific, the study did examine how the

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Phillips, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heather Howard, Purdue University Library TSS; David A Zwicky, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Frederick C Berry, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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academia. On-the-jobinformation needs move at a more rapid pace and employers provide less specific guidance thanacademic instructors, making it difficult for new university graduates to solve informationproblems [1]. For engineering and technology students, workplace information use involves lessof the sources that are traditionally emphasized in academia (e.g., peer reviewed journal articles,books) and more of the resources heavily relied upon in industry, such as technical standards [2],[3], [4], [5]. Additionally, workplace projects require a high degree of interpersonal informationgathering and communication with colleagues [6], [7].Recent research from American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) indicatesthat employers view

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendall Morgan, Grainger Engineering Library and Information Center; Elisandro Cabada, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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than otherdisciplines and experience longer citation time lags. Mathematics information becomes out-of-date at a slower rate than most other disciplines [3]. In comparison, researchers in a field likemedicine with a faster publication cycle have need for current, recently published information,while an older book or paper can remain useful to mathematicians. This phenomenon may in partaccount for why print collections continue to be prioritized for mathematics.Anderson writes, “Mathematicians who use the library can be characterized as very critical yetappreciative of library services, generally dismayed by the inadequacies of online catalogs (duein part to what they perceive as not very friendly interfaces) and very proud of the

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2: Understanding Our Users

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Kurr, University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Jimmy A. Landmesser Jr., UT-Battelle

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professionals was notinterpreted to be lacking. However, the survey results show that there is a lack of emphasis ontechnical standards in the undergraduate engineering curriculum and a large recommendation forengineers across all sectors (students through engineering professional colleagues) to take acourse in technical standards basics, as was proposed in the survey.Mechanical, electrical, and materials were reported as the engineering disciplines in which atechnical standards course would be most desirable for respondents. Engineering disciplines thatreceived the highest amount of write-ins for the Other option include architectural and nuclear.While participants were able to select more than one discipline, each of the four listed abovereceived 80

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Amanda Wetzel, Pennsylvania State University; Paul McMonigle, Pennsylvania State University

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methodwas published in the Journal of Information Science. Designed as a way for students to evaluateinternet sources, RADAR is an acronym for Relevance, Authority, Date, Appearance, andReason for writing. Since the term is a palindrome, the evaluation can be done in either orderwithout losing effectiveness. The big difference between CRAAP and this tool is this flexibility[6]. Depending on student and research needs, starting with Relevance or Reason can be the mostappropriate to help with the evaluation of resources.In 2017, librarians at the University of Waterloo adopted RADAR in their information literacysessions. The librarians asked students to evaluate both an academic article and an online sourceon an engineering topic of choice, then

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Rempel, Oregon State University; Adam Lindsley, Oregon State University; Taylor Ralph, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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differentfrom their advisor’s approach) for their thesis or dissertation projects. One additional purposethese graduate students had for searching was to more broadly find literature in their disciplinaryfield. This was especially the case for graduate students whose labs held journal clubs ormeetings where they were expected to regularly share and report out on current literature.The five faculty participants also had multiple reasons for searching the scholarly literature.Some were actively engaged in writing grant proposals and needed literature to demonstrate therelevance of their proposed projects. Faculty also searched the literature to keep tabs on whattheir academic competitors were doing, as well as to look for inspiration from peers in their

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Lindsley, Oregon State University; Shalini Ramachandran, Loyola Marymount University; Clara Llebot, Oregon State University; Sheree Fu, California State University, Los Angeles

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"Desirable Characteristics of DataRepositories for Federally Funded Research" [1], outlining a set of recommended features andqualities that are considered desirable for data repositories handling research data resulting fromfederally funded research. The document establishes a set of standards and guidelines to ensurethat data resulting from federally funded projects is preserved in repositories that effectivelymanage and disseminate it.On August 25, 2022, Dr. Alondra Nelson, then Acting Director of OSTP, issued a Memorandum[2] recommending that all federal agencies formulate new plans or update existing ones,outlining their approach to ensuring public access to peer-reviewed publications and the researchdata associated with federally funded

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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reference lists can be another way to discover other researchers from diverse backgrounds.AuditingAuditing citations at several points in the research process is important, especially as citationsoften change in the editing and peer review process. The UMD research guide to citation justicelinks to a basic spreadsheet template that can be used for in depth auditing [23]. Keeping trackof citation composition using a spreadsheet allows the audit to be in-depth and thorough,although it can be time consuming. Codes have also been developed to analyze the gender andethnic makeup of a bibliography and can provide an overview audit in a fraction of the time. It isimportant to keep in mind, however, that these codes are far from precise and are based

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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]. While other participating institutions did the same, including the author of thispublication [1], the authors went on to publish a peer-reviewed article on their findings [18]. Intheir study of business faculty teaching needs, Ireland, Thompson, and Bourke found threethemes: textbooks and course materials, the role of technology and motivation. They also foundthat the concepts of “time as a barrier and the desire to improve” as additional themes that werewoven through the discussions of the other three main themes. This paper was based on findingsfrom the same multi-site study the author of this paper participated in with business faculty atUB. What is worth noting is that the Ireland et al. paper also included Computer Science facultyin their