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Insights about Libraries' Value
Archives Spark Conversation about Diversity
Exhibit Shares Student Experience
Visitors from Japan
Libraries Participate in WorkReady
Libraries' Gary Childs Receives Chairman's Award
Building a Graphic Novel Collection
New Faces in the Libraries

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DREXEL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES:
In Circulation
 

 

Managing Editor:

Jenny James Lee

 

Editors:

Kerry DiBlasio 

Linda Katz

 

Contributors:

Martha Cornog

Danuta A. Nitecki

Tim Siftar 


TOPDREXEL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: In Circulation  

INSIGHTS ABOUT LIBRARIES' VALUE PRESENTED TO  INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE
Danuta Conference Prep

Nitecki and Abels prepare for the Conference using a white board wall.

Presenting results of research they conducted this year about factors which faculty perceive contribute to the Libraries' value, Eileen G. Abels, Associate Dean of the iSchool, and Danuta A. Nitecki, Dean of Libraries attended the 9th Northumbria Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, held in York, UK, August 22-25th.  Their study involved interviews of ten faculty members; it began by asking for an overall rating of the Libraries' value, and then solicited the reasons for why the faculty assigned the particular value rating.   Although services offered by library staff were evaluated positively, the initial findings attribute library collections, or access to them as well as to electronic resources, as critical to perceiving a library as contributing maximum value.   A focus group interview confirmed that faculty value the Libraries' impact to increase faculty productivity, expand student learning skills, do one's job (e.g., teaching or research), save faculty money (i.e., no need to purchase material), and indulge intellectual curiosity. Also mentioned as important in valuing the Libraries were its contributions to avoiding frustration, meeting accreditation standards, and changing the university.   Over 150 librarians and information professionals from around the world attended the conference, which included 70 keynote and plenary talks.   A copy of the conference abstracts will be added to the Drexel University Libraries collection, and published proceedings will be issued in coming months.

Article by: Danuta A. Nitecki

ARCHIVES EXHIBIT SPARKS CONVERSATION ABOUT DIVERSITY

Diversity Exhibit

Over 25 students, staff and faculty from Drexel University joined in a conversation about diversity at the opening of the Drexel University Archives and Special Collections new exhibit, entitled Researching Diversity at Drexel. Attendees were invited to view the exhibit, which contains documents from the University Archives and essays composed by students in Sharon Brubaker's English 103 classes,  exploring issues of race, gender and cultural diversity at Drexel.

After viewing the exhibit, attendees enjoyed refreshments while participating in a conversation about diversity and ways to research and document diversity.

Helping to lead the discussion were Michele Rovisinky-Mayer, Associate Vice President in the Office of Equality and Diversity, University Archivist Robert Sieczkiewicz and Digital Archives Technician Rebecca Goldman, as well as Sharon Brubaker. Topics addressed included the changing definition of the term "diversity," ways of documenting diversity and means of researching diversity.

Researching Diversity at Drexel runs through October 2011 and is located in the atrium of W. W. Hagerty Library.  

EXHIBIT SHARES STUDENT EXPERIENCE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM YEARS PAST

When Ye Hard Work is Done

A new exhibit at Hahnemann Library, When Ye Hard Work is Done, offers an exciting view of what student life was like during the early years of the Woman's Medical College and Hahnemann University. The title of the exhibit, When Ye Hard Work is Done, is taken from one of several 1901 poems by Woman's Medical College graduate Martha Tracy, who chronicled her experiences as a medical student in a booklet she entitled "Ye Medical Student's Primer," which is featured in the exhibit. The exhibit also features photographs and objects from the Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) Legacy Center.

This exhibit was mounted by Sarah Daub, Drexel University Health Sciences Libraries, and Matt Herbison, an archivist at the DUCOM Legacy Center.

LIBRARIES WELCOME VISITORS FROM JAPAN

Visitors from JapanOn Tuesday, August 9, 2011, the staff of the Libraries attended a special presentation from Haruki Nagata, a specially appointed professor at Japan's Rikkyo University. Nagata gave a presentation about the effects on Japanese libraries of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami and nuclear disaster.

Nagata's presentation sparked a discussion on the similarities and differences between libraries in Japan and in the United States, and the role of libraries in helping Japan to rebuild.

Nagata was joined on his trip to the United States by library colleagues Kazutomo Tanaka and Yumie Tsuri, who came to visit and learn from public and university libraries. The three guests were given a tour of W. W. Hagerty Library and the Library Learning Terrace and spent time with several Libraries staff members, including Systems Technician at W. W. Hagerty Library, Megan Finney, who had studied in Japan. 

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DREXEL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES PARTICIPATES IN PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK'S WORKREADY PROGRAM
Henry Taylor

Taylor at W. W. Hagerty's Circulation Desk

When Henry Taylor graduates from high school next summer, he'll be one step ahead of his peers. Taylor, a Kensington senior, is a participant in the Philadelphia Youth Network's WorkReady Program, which matches over 5,000 young people to summer employment opportunities and service programs, where they can build skills to prepare for their eventual careers.

Taylor was matched with Drexel University, and began work in the Libraries in June 2011. Since then, the enthusiastic youth has worked hard to develop his professional skills.

"This is Henry's first job, and we have an exciting opportunity to help him discover and build essential skills that will help him to become a successful professional," says Library Reserve Coordinator Gina Cacace, who works closely with him. 

WorkReady identifies learning outcomes for students to master during the program. Henry has worked on building valuable networking skills through meetings with Libraries' staff, where he learned about their job responsibilities, work histories and education. He also met with the Libraries' Career Services Librarian, Brendan Johnson, to learn about different college majors and the career paths associated with those fields of study. Continue reading... 

HAHNEMANN'S GARY CHILDS RECEIVES NURSING SCIENCE CHAIRMAN'S AWARD

Gary Childs with Award

Health Sciences librarian Gary Childs was honored with the 2010 - 2011 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DrNP) Nursing Science Chairman's Award, presented  in recognition of his outstanding support of graduate students and faculty in the program.

"At this doctoral program, research and database searching are critical. Gary's name was at the top of the list because he not only assists students with this process immensely, but he also has a wonderful style of presentation that the students truly enjoy,"

Al Rundio, Department Chair of the Doctoral Nursing Department, said. Each year, the department chair has the honor of selecting an individual, within or outside of Drexel, who has gone above and beyond in assisting students at Drexel.

"I'm very flattered and honored, to say the least," Childs said. Continue reading... 

9/11 ATTACKS IN PICTURES: BUILDING A GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION

"The events of September 11 galvanized many disparate groups. Who would have thought that comic books would be one of them?" wrote Time magazine's Andrew Arnold. Arnold should not have been surprised. Stars-and-stripes-clad Captain America was punching out Adolf Hitler on the 1941 cover of the very first issue of his comic book. Cartoons have a long tradition of responding to real-world crises that dates back to the Revolutionary War.

Popular for their "eyeball traction," cartoons, comics and graphic novels pull the reader into the content faster than their all-text equivalents and, increasingly, educators have grown to appreciate the value of graphic narratives not just as entertainment but also for literacy and teaching.  The publishing of graphic novels has exploded over the last ten years and librarians have also embraced the format in all types of libraries. Recent books, listservs, conference panels and professional special interest groups testify to the passion librarians have come to have for all types-comic, scary, romantic, serious, and educational at all levels. At W. W. Hagerty Library, a growing graphic novel collection includes noteworthy titles in the area of African American studies, Japanese manga, health and medicine, and literacy education. Annotated lists are posted under Research Guides: Information Science and Technology/Graphic Novels.

With the tenth anniversary of September 11th approaching, the Libraries took the opportunity to add graphic novels about that incident as part of the "historical" theme currently being developed. The September 11th graphic novels, currently displayed on the first floor of W. W. Hagerty Library, make a particularly good example of how issue-based graphic narratives can bring viewpoints out in the open for reaction and discussion. Continue Reading... 

Article by: Martha Cornog and Tim Siftar 

LIBRARIES WELCOME NEW STAFF

BRENDAN JOHNSON

Brendan Johnson

The Libraries welcomed Brendan Johnson, Information Assistant for Careers in July. Brendan is currently working towards his MSLIS degree at the iSchool at Drexel. For the past year, he worked as the library assistant at Bucks County Community College while serving as a substitute social studies teacher and librarian at both North and South Council Rock High Schools. Brendan was a history and secondary education double-major at Villanova University. and works in W. W. Hagerty Library in room 136.

 

MEGAN HOKEMegan Hoke 

On Monday, August 1st, the Libraries welcomed Administrative Coordinator Megan Hoke. Megan joins the Libraries after having worked at an internet startup company for several years. She graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's in Theater and managed a professional theater community. She works in W. W. Hagerty's Administrative suite.

 

TOM IPRI Tom Ipri

On Monday, August 22nd, the Libraries welcomed Liason Librarian for Media Arts and Design Tom Ipri. Tom was most recently the Head of Media and Computer Services at University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Lied Library, and before that, he was the Media Services Librarian at LaSalle University. Tom received his MLIS from Drexel and has published and presented on the topics of technology, media collections and transliteracy in libraries. The Libraries are excited to welcome Tom's subject expertise in film, film studies and media arts. Tom works in room 135 in W. W. Hagerty Library.

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SERVICE SPOTLIGHT

RESERVES, RESPECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

The Libraries and Legal Services have been reviewing Reserves procedures to confirm that continuing, appropriate attention is given to intellectual property rights.  We anticipate some changes to our process, and library staff will be prepared to assist faculty with any questions.  Faculty can expect an email update in early September and are encouraged to contact their local Reserves staff and liaison librarians with any questions. Processing times for new items may take longer, so please submit reserve requests as soon as possible.  We've identified and are actively pursuing technology that can streamline our process and speed processing time in light of the updated procedures.

 

For questions, contact [email protected]. 

Volume 1 | Issue 2 | September 2011

For more information, please visit www.library.drexel.edu or contact Jenny James Lee at [email protected] or 215-571-4095.

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