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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESFALL 2011
Library Update
Serials Project
Library is withdrawing backruns of discontinued print journals if we have access to electronic journal Dates, database source and format factor into decision
Goal: Reduce space for print journals to 1 alcove level or less
Why? Very low (<900) use of print journals and increased
need for group study space.
Department-Library webpages
New software called libguidesI personally edit library webpages for your
department
Easier to link more types of files to library webpages.
Share on social media, RSS feeds
Examples BIOL160 – Collins book, CSE style BIOL393 – Link to research interest of faculty
Assignment Analysis
Assignment Analysis
Follow-up to syllabi analysisFaculty sent us library-related assignments
Goals Enhance department understanding and relationship Identify courses needing library research skills and
resources Collection development and budget
Findings
Biology submitted 10 assignments (1.2%)100 level = 4200 level = 1300 level = 4400 level = 1
Across campus – 38% were 300 level courses
Assignment Types
Research Paper = 3 (2@100, 1@400 level)Review = 2 (300 level)Reflection Essay = 2 (100 level)Presentation = 1 (300 level)Reserves = 1Other (poster) = 200No lab assignments submitted (do any lab
reports require background research and journal articles?)
Length of Assignments
Number of Required Library Sources
Sources
Types of required sources not specified often (ie-books or journal articles)
Recommended databases:PubMed, ACS (Chemistry), SciFinder, BioOne, ScienceDirect, Library catalog
Not included in recommendations:GreenFile, BIOSIS
Where to go from here
What other types of assignments use library resources (posters, lab reports?)
Do students have skill level to effectively use and evaluate online and print resources? Are you happy with their library research skills level?