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Addressing Equity and Affordability in Digital Study Tools for STEM and the Health Sciences: Possibilities for Library Involvement
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Natalie Tagge; Courtney Eger; Gregory Laynor – Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 2024
Students in STEM and the health sciences have unique learning needs, including preparation for exams required for entering a STEM or health sciences profession. Students in these areas thus often seek, in addition to or instead of traditional course materials and library resources, digital study tools that utilize techniques such as spaced…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Library Role, Equal Education, Library Materials
A Promising Partnership: An Undergraduate Intern and Librarian Collaborate on Research Guides and Collection Development
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Fullington, Lee Ann; Torres, Alexandra – Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 2019
Though library science internships for undergraduates are not as well documented as those for MLIS students, internships for undergraduates can be impactful for both the intern and the library. Undergraduate students have firsthand, immersive experience with their major curriculum, and this expertise can benefit science librarians making…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Education, Majors (Students), Student Research
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Paulk, J. Sara – Library Journal, 2009
Over the past year, libraries have made the national news owing to soaring public usage driven by tough economic times. Much of this increased traffic stems from patrons coming to their local branches to use resources that will help them improve their chances at employment. While some demand practical job-hunting and career materials to help them…
Descriptors: Information Needs, College Applicants, College Entrance Examinations, Aptitude Tests
Angle of Vision: Interpreting Contemporary Western American Fiction in Public Libraries.
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Valentine, Kristin B.; Jacobsen, Janet L. – Public Libraries, 1992
Describes a public library program designed to stimulate appreciation of adult fiction written in and about the contemporary western United States. Discussion covers project objectives, oral interpretation of literature, project phases, study guides and bibliographies, staff orientation, lectures, evaluators, personnel, publicity, problems, and…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Evaluation Methods, Fiction, Grants
Quality in Context: A Guide to Certification and Registration by the Medical Library Association.
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Fitzsimons, Eileen; Mayfield, M. Kent – 1985
This guide is designed to assist prospective examinees in preparing for the certification/registration examination of the Medical Library Association (MLA). The format of the examination and the types of questions to be found on the examination are discussed, and suggestions for test preparation are provided. Several practice "mini"…
Descriptors: Certification, Competence, Library Associations, Licensing Examinations (Professions)
Delivering Library Services to an Aging Population.
Katz, Ruth M. – 1977
This study guide was prepared to assist library personnel in using the VINTAGE series, which consists of five color videocassette programs and two slide/sound shows on topics relating to public library services to the aging. The guide to these programs, which were designed for use in staff development programs and to promote community involvement,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Community Information Services, Gerontology, Health Services