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Missing in Action: A Mission to Investigate and Neutralize Book Loss
(2015-10-19)
Objective: During the summer of 2014, Laupus Library at East Carolina University began investigating an increase in the number of items that were being reported as being “not on shelf” by staff and patrons. Due to a ...
Participation in the Mitinet ICC Internship Program: Thoughts and Perspectives
(2014-01-22)
Presented as part of a panel on virtual internships for Library & Information Science students.
Melting Away: Sifting through the Special Snowflakes
(2018-11-07)
Medical practice books tend to become quickly outdated as clinical practice changes with ever-evolving research. For the past few years, Laupus Health Sciences Library has been ordering eBooks in addition to ordering books ...
Search Strategy for the Identification of Studies Examining Affective Response to Foreigner-Directed Speech
(2018-12-04)
This is the full set of search strategies for a systematic review examining the emotional and affective perceptions of foreigner-directed speech. Databases searched include: MEDLINE via PubMed, PscyINFO, CINAHL, Linguistics ...
A Paradigm Shift: Transforming Collection Development to Meet the Needs of Users
(2018-05-22)
Objectives: For the past few years, this health sciences library has been ordering eBooks in addition to ordering books in print. Over time, the library has experienced a shift in increased eBook acquisitions versus print. ...
Anatomy Touch Table Project
(2018-05-22)
Objectives : The library has seen great usage in its anatomical model collection but struggles to meet patron demand during peak times. The objective of this project was to improve patron experience and utilization of ...
Open Education Resources: Are We Ready for Prime Time?
(2020)
With the advent of the Internet, more resources can be found online that can be provided for student use. This paper will examine the use Open Education Resources or OERs to reduce the cost of attendance for medical and ...
Blockchain and its Implications for Libraries
(2018-10-03)
This paper will examine the potential uses for Bitcoin and Blockchain technology in libraries. This paper will also explore legal aspects of smart contracts as a means for paying for electronic resources.
The Big Deal: Should Libraries Stay or Should Libraries Go?
(2019)
This article examines the history of the Big Deal more than 23 years after the beginning of large journal packages being offered to libraries. This article also examines solutions and alternatives to large journal packages ...
The Medical Library as a Component of a Medical School Outreach Experience
(2020-01)
The US is facing a shortage of physicians for minorities and patients in disadvantaged areas. Many medical schools have pipeline programs to promote the interest of minority students in medicine. The Brody School of ...