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This is the poster I presented at the annual BOBCATSSS conference in Porto, Portugal in January 2009.

The document provides information about the Mary B. Blount Library at Averett University. It details the library hours, collections, resources used in 2011-2012, number of visits, teaching and learning services, online access, borrowing policies, improvements for 2012-2013, and lists the library faculty and staff. Coffee Talks, 20-minute weekly presentations on various topics, are highlighted as a new learning opportunity for students and faculty.

The annual report summarizes the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Library's activities from 2015-2016. It describes library instruction programs including book tastings and library visits. Over 1400 library visits were recorded from April to June 2016. The report also provides statistics on database usage, LibGuide views, books circulated, and projects created in NoodleTools. Learning Ally audiobooks were made available to 19 students with concussions. Overall it outlines the library's efforts to support student research and literacy.

This document discusses several examples of partnerships between public libraries and school systems to better serve students and educators. Some highlights include Dr. Torres' library card challenge in Illinois that provides all students access to public libraries, homework help programs offered through the King County Library System, and the Brooklyn Public Library's local history project grants. It also lists resources for learning more about cooperative programs between schools and public libraries.

The document outlines the agenda and goals of a teacher training workshop on American history. The workshop aims to improve teachers' understanding of 19th century American history, particularly around the growth of slavery and local responses. The agenda includes an orientation, a performance on Ellen Craft's escape from slavery, a classroom workshop on cotton and the textile industry, and a session on the growth of slavery in the 19th century led by a history professor. Teachers will complete evaluations and pre- and post-tests on American history content. Resources for teaching about slavery will also be shared.

This document summarizes the Deputy Secretary's presentation at the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference. It provides an overview of the State Library's activities over the past year, including the launch of a new website, digitization projects, and efforts to create a maker space. It also discusses funding opportunities such as LSTA grants and Keystone Grants, as well as continuing education opportunities for library workers. Contact information is provided for those wanting more information.

The document provides information about the Mary B. Blount Library at Averett University. It details the library hours, collections, resources usage in 2011-2012, number of visits, teaching and learning services, online access, borrowing policies, improvements for 2012-2013, and lists the library faculty and staff. Coffee Talks, 20-minute weekly presentations on various topics, are highlighted as a new learning initiative for students and faculty.

The document discusses cultural inclusivity services at the Denver Public Library in Colorado, USA and Panevezys County Gabriele Petkevicaite-Bite Public Library in Lithuania. The Denver Public Library has a long-standing Plaza program with 40 staff across 11 branches that provides services, classes, and resources in 13 languages to immigrants and refugees. The library in Lithuania is taking initial steps to improve culturally inclusive services through an English conversation club, volunteering at refugee camps, and committing to accessibility through a manifesto. Both libraries aim to better serve the needs of an increasing immigrant and refugee population through free multilingual resources and programs.

The document summarizes the development and promotion of the library's mobile reference services, including text a librarian and a new ask a librarian page. It provides statistics on usage of the text a librarian service, which has grown from an average of 22 questions per month in its first year to 67 questions in April 2010. The document also discusses consolidation of virtual reference services, continuous promotion strategies, and opportunities for partnering with other campus departments. It outlines a future direction for the library's mobile resources that focuses on usability and providing real-time and time-saving functionality to users.

The document provides information about the Mary B. Blount Library at Averett University. It details the library hours, collections, resources used in 2011-2012, number of visits, teaching and learning services, online access, borrowing policies, improvements for 2012-2013, and lists the library faculty and staff. Coffee Talks are weekly 20-minute presentations by librarians on various research topics, with some past and upcoming topics listed.

This document provides a summary of Monica L. Foderingham's qualifications and experience. It outlines her accomplishments in planning numerous outreach programs for both children and adults during her time with the Atlanta Fulton Public Library System. These programs included annual film festivals, storytelling festivals, and programs focused on various heritage months. It also lists her education and awards, as well as references that can speak to her qualifications.

This document summarizes a presentation given by Maja Maricevic on the academic book of the future project. The project will explore the future of academic publishing, including monographs and edited collections, considering changing technologies and open access. It will address implications for book production, research and publishing processes, libraries, and readers. The British Library is committed to collecting and providing access to scholarly content, including digital formats, and their role in the project includes advising, collaborating, and sharing expertise.

The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy Library Annual Report for 2015-2016 summarizes library activities and statistics over the past year. It notes that 1433 library visits were recorded from April to June 2016 using a new library kiosk system. The report also provides statistics on database usage, book circulation, and LibGuide views. It describes information literacy instruction activities including book tastings, research instruction, and use of tools like NoodleTools and EasyBib for citations. Learning Ally audiobooks were introduced to assist concussed students.

The document discusses opportunities libraries found while transitioning services online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Merritt College library expanded their roles, with librarians becoming experts in online instruction and supporting faculty. They saw increased demand for library instruction. Oregon State University strengthened partnerships between the library and student support services to provide laptops, digital course materials and other resources for students struggling during the pandemic. Texas Tech created a new virtual Graduate Support Center with the College of Education to continue supporting students amid online learning. Librarians shared strategies for redesigning services virtually with limited budgets.

Bridging the Scholarly Resource Gap: The Potentials of Open Access Resources for Academic & Research Purpose during COVID-19 OA Databases, Books, Repositories, Images and Sounds