scholarly journals Streaming Video for Theological Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 200-204
Author(s):  
John B. Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Theological Education ◽  
Research University ◽  
New Products ◽  
Streaming Video ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Digital Pedagogy ◽  
Streaming Videos ◽  
Large Research ◽  
Large Research University

Recent research reveals significant differences between theological libraries and other academic libraries in the licensing and use of streaming video. State-funded and large research university libraries have reported high adoption and significant expenditure. The comparable trends raise significant questions about support of digital pedagogy in theological education, as well as the potential for new products that meet the curricular priorities and budgetary capacities of theological libraries. This paper reviews recent research and identifies opportunities for licensing of streaming videos among Atla institutions.

scholarly journals Opening Doors for All: Collaborations at Syracuse University Libraries in Support of Open Access & Accessibility

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Page ◽  
Kate Deibel
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
New England ◽  
Research University ◽  
Annual Conference ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Multiple Stakeholders ◽  
Outreach Services ◽  
Scholarly Communications ◽  
Syracuse University ◽  
Large Research

This poster describes purposeful, interdepartmental collaborations between librarians at Syracuse University, a large research university with Carnegie status with multiple stakeholders, and the various methods used to strategically create more supportive infrastructures and outreach services around open access, scholarly communications, and accessibility. The authors would like to that ACRL NE Chapter. This poster was presented at ACRL New England Annual Conference, 2019. https://acrlnec.org/chapter-events/detail/41

The relationship between the technology acceptance model and preference for ebooks at a large research university

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Lynn Smith ◽  
Allyson Rodriguez ◽  
Erin DeWitt Miller ◽  
Lu Xu
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Research University ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Research ◽  
Large Research University

Purpose This study aims to uncover factors related to students’ preference for ebooks with hopes that understanding what drives these preferences will help librarians to figure out how to increase students’ use of ebooks. Design/methodology/approach Based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology, researchers developed a model of ebook preference and a survey including constructs related to perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Respondents were undergraduate students from a core political science course at a large research university in the USA. Findings Ebook performance expectancy and ebook self-efficacy have indirect effects on ebook preference by way of ebook attitude. Ebook attitude and social influence both have direct effects. Research limitations/implications One of the limitation include respondents being of a similar age and having a similar experience of technology and ebooks. Prior use of ebooks may partially explain the results. Practical implications Librarians should help students develop ebook self-efficacy. Vendors should consider how interfaces may impact ebook self-efficacy. Ebook attitude may be positively influenced by tapping students’ desire to utilize technology. Originality/value This research adds to the understanding about ebook preference while expanding research in libraries by applying a theory and model from another research discipline.

scholarly journals Managing Diversity in Liberal Arts College Libraries

2000 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark D. Winston ◽  
Haipeng Li
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Research University ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
The United States ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Diversity Awareness ◽  
College Administrators ◽  
Managing Diversity ◽  
College Libraries ◽  
Large Research

Although fostering diversity has been identified as a priority in librarianship, the evidence suggests that the majority of the programs related to diversity in academic libraries have been implemented in large, research university libraries. In this study of the liberal arts college libraries in the United States, data were gathered with regard to programs related to diversity awareness, staffing, information services, and library collections. Although the level of diversity-related activities in liberal arts college libraries has not been overwhelming, the evidence suggests that activities and programs related to diversity have been undertaken in some instances. In addition, the support of college administrators appears to be particularly important in encouraging these activities.

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