E-readers and library resourcesBY BETH McNEILPILLAR: Robust Local Collections and Campuswide Information Literacy Do you own an e-book reader? If so, you’re in good company. More than 2.1 million U.S. adults are estimated to own e-book readers. And, as you know from previous INSIDE articles, we continue to add thousands of e-books to our library collection. As more people begin to use e-readers, including Purdue students, faculty and staff, we are seeing more and more questions about using e-readers with library resources. Earlier this semester the Information Literacy Operations Committee (ILOC) began a project to investigate e-readers and how well they work with the electronic resources provided by the Libraries in order to learn more about these tools and to provide assistance to colleagues in the Libraries. Paul Bracke, Associate Dean for Digital Programs and Information Access, provided funding for the purchase of e-reader devices, and drafted a charge for the ILOC for this project: The task force [ILOC] will evaluate the compatibility of Libraries — provided e-books with popular e-readers. They will be responsible for creating instructional materials for accessing e-books and other e-content, as possible, from popular e-readers. They will also be responsible for making recommendations regarding further development of instructional materials and also for the training of Libraries staff in the use of e-readers. The task force [ILOC] will be responsible for evaluating the compatibility of Libraries-supplied e-books and:
Celebrating our staff PILLAR: Infrastructure Front Row: Jim Mullins, Marianne Stowell Bracke, Maribeth Slebodnik, Jeremy Garritano, Jake Carlson. Back Row: Mark Newton, Stephanie Schmitz, Megan Sapp Nelson, Amy Van Epps, Mary Dugan. Not pictured: Connie Richards, Linda Rose, Jane Yatcilla, Frances Christman, Wendy Kelly Joseph M. Dagnese Memorial Award for Excellence in Service to the Libraries — Stephanie Schmitz Joseph M. Dagnese Memorial Award for Excellence in Service to the Libraries — Connie Richards John H. Moriarty Award for Excellence in Library Service — Maribeth Slebodnik John H. Moriarty Award for Excellence in Library Service — Amy Van Epps Dean’s Award for Individual Sustained and Outstanding Contribution to the Libraries — Linda Rose Dean’s Individual Award for Significant Advancement of a Libraries Strategic Initiative — Mark Newton Purdue University Libraries Award for Excellence in Teaching — Jeremy Garritano Dean’s Award for Team Achievement — Data Management Plan Workshop Consulting Group: Jake Carlson, Megan Sapp Nelson and Marianne Stowell Bracke Dean’s Award for Team Achievement — Orientation Committee: Jane Yatcilla, Frances Christman, Mary Dugan, Wendy Kelly and Marianne Stowell Bracke “We couldn’t have done it without help from our co-workers. Thank you!” – Frances Christman “The work we did was really satisfying. There was a lot of prep time but it was worth it.” – Mary Dugan “All of us worked together to make this a success, a lot of leg work and glad it didn’t rain on those days.” – Wendy Kelly “Thank you to all the libraries staff that make the Orientation Committee’s work possible, and thank you to Jane as a wonderful committee chair!” – Marianne Stowell Bracke
2011 student award and scholarship winners PULSE AwardsAshley Sommers is a senior studying Youth Adult and Family Services. She has worked for Auxiliary Services in the library system since the second semester of her freshman year. Some of her tasks within Auxiliary Services include making sure that books get sorted and to the correct libraries inside as well as outside the Purdue system, making sure that staff members have comfortable offices or spaces to work in, building or tearing down shelving units in the library to either add in more books for students or give the students more space to study. Because she has worked in the libraries for seven semesters, she has always been a good role model to new student workers and she is a good mentor and friend. She is responsible and is always willing to pick up extra shifts when time permits. Along with her work in the Libraries, she is an avid volunteer in groups on campus such as Circle K, Pete’s Pals and Hands Across the Wabash. Sommers feels that working in the Libraries has taught her many important and useful things, 1) communication is extremely important in the workplace, 2) patience is a virtue, 3) leadership skills to help her in her future endeavors and 4) how to use power tools to help her with work around her future home. “Receiving this award makes me feel very honored because it shows that the work that I have done has been appreciated. Even though I wasn’t doing it to be acknowledged, it feels great that the people I work to help have noticed my efforts and wanted to award me for it.” Michael West is a junior majoring in Pharmacy. He has worked for the Libraries for seven semesters, becoming the go-to person among his classmates due to his knowledge of the Libraries databases and other online library resources. Along with the many regular duties involved with working in the library West helps in the training of new student staff. When necessary he fills in for his coworkers and enjoys the many challenges associated with special projects. "Learning to dress professionally, being punctual and communicating properly has helped prepare me for the rigors of the professional world as well as making me a better student. I offer a sincere thank you to Cheryl Oliver for encouraging me to apply for this award. I am thankful to have met her and all of the pharmacy staff. We all wish Kelly Stingle was here to help me celebrate this achievement. I have used a portion of this award to help have a plaque made in his honor that is displayed in the break room. He will always have a happy place in my heart. He now has a place to shine light on others who use and work in the library. Thank you again for this honor." PULSE Awards — Marie Jepson Scian MemorialShuting Huang is a first year professional student in the College of Pharmacy. Extracurricular activities include American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Students of Pharmacy, Purdue Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy and Purdue Pharmaceutical Science Club. She also works as a teaching assistant for an anatomy and physiology course and is a peer leader in the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education (CASPiE) program in general chemistry. Chinese calligraphy is one of her many interests and she enjoys teaching and demonstrating Chinese calligraphy at the residence halls, the Lafayette Public Library and at the Chinese calligraphy club meetings. Huang has worked in the Life Sciences library since the fall 2008. Some of he and responsibilities have involved checking out and returning library materials, assisting patrons in article searches and maintaining an orderly and quiet study environment in the library. "As a student librarian, I’ve had opportunities to interact with different individuals, helping to improve my communication skills, which will be a valuable asset for my future career. Also, the database skills that I learned will be helpful in my course work and research projects. It is a great honor for me to receive this award. I want to thank my supervisor, Pat Miller, for the training and support. My experience in the Life Science library has already been a part of my favorite memory at Purdue. Thank you again for the honor of being selected for the award and this will be the encouragement for me to make a further contribution to the library." Dalonte Keemer is a fourth year student majoring in Computer Graphic Technology with a focus in animation. He has worked in the Hicks Undergraduate Library for eight semesters. Keemer believes in helping others as much as possible That was one of his reasons for applying for the position as student worker in the library. “Since I have worked at Hicks Undergraduate Library, I feel like I have developed a family away from home. All my supervisors keep me on the right path when it comes to work and school. They let me know when I’m doing well and when I need to improve, which is great because constructive criticism will help me in my line of work. I’ve always done well with constructive criticism, but working at HIKS helped strengthen that part of me even more. I am pleased to be chosen to receive this award. I dedicate all my help and services when I’m on the clock and not because I am supposed to, but because it makes me feel completed when I know I’ve helped someone throughout my day." Dorothy Newby McCaw ScholarshipSavannah Hoskins is a junior, majoring in Secondary English Education. She has worked in the Libraries for three years, including the Hicks Repository and currently the Math library. Savannah is a student supervisor and has worked on several special projects including the remarking and organizing the ask-at-desk books, barcoding, shifting and reorganization of the library’s journal collection. She believes her employment with the Libraries has helped her academically, as well as professionally. “Working for the Libraries has taught me the meaning of service. It is my belief that I spend my days surrounded by the hardest working people at this University. My supervisors are a constant inspiration to me in their dedication and service to their users. The Libraries is a part of my extended family and I truly enjoy my job in the Libraries. Thank you for selecting me to receive this wonderful award.” Dr. Albert Viton ScholarshipJessica Mahoney is a senior majoring in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology. She has worked for the Purdue Libraries for the past seven semester (including one summer), six of those with Interlibrary Loan. Her main responsibilities include scanning documents, checking books out to patrons and preparing books for shipping to faculty and staff. In addition to the normal duties she helps train new employees. She is a member of the Purdue Science Student Council, and has served as both finance and publicity co-chair, and the secretary over the past six semesters. She is a Biology Ambassador, President of Purdue University Science Olympiad Club and has served as supplies officer. She has been doing honors research for the past six semesters and is in the process publishing her results. And, on the weekends she volunteers at the Wildcat Creek Wildlife Center. “I am extremely honored to have been awarded the McCaw scholarship. This award represents the work and effort that has gone into my four years here at Purdue University via academics, extracurricular activities and as a member of the library staff.” Amelia Earhart ScholarshipsTara Driscoll is a first year professional student in the College of Pharmacy. Her extracurricular activities include College Mentors for Kids, Boiler Gold Rush and Purdue Pharmacy Ambassadors. She also enjoys traveling, listening to music and spending time with friends. This summer she plans to volunteer at the Veteran’s Hospital in Chicago and work for Walgreens. “Amelia Earhart is an American icon that many people view as an extraordinary model of perseverance. She had the courage to stand up for her passion of aviation, even though she knew she would face many obstacles along the way. In a small way, I feel I am similar to Earhart as I’ve chosen a very challenging field of study and continue to fight my way through the demanding coursework in order to reach my ultimate goal of becoming a pharmacist. I am honored to receive this scholarship in memory of Amelia Earhart and will continue to do the best that I can in my schoolwork and continue to contribute to the growth of my community.” Jill Grable is a junior majoring in Aviation Flight Technology and Business Management. Some of her extracurricular activities include holding the position of vice-president and former treasurer of the Aviation Technology Student Council, vice-president of Chi Omega Fraternity, Chi Beta Chapter and social outreach chairman of Women in Aviation, Purdue Chapter, member of Purdue Professional Pilots, Purdue Flight Team and Purdue Women in Business. She is a certified flight instructor at Purdue and teaches underclassmen in the Professional Flight Technology Program pursuing careers as professional pilots to fly SR-20 aircraft. Grable also has taught essential aeronautical knowledge in ground school lessons and instrument flying techniques in Garmin G1000 equipped simulators. She received the Modern Day Amelia Earhart recognition from Purdue University in the fall of 2009. She will be interning this summer with the Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington. Future plans include a career in the aviation industry utilizing her aviation and business degree. "I'm honored to be presented with this acknowledgement and strive to continue to live out a life of service to others as Amelia Earhart did here at Purdue. By stepping into the field of aviation and following a path that was once carved by Amelia Earhart herself, I feel I can make a valuable lasting impression. I plan to continue spreading my passion for aviation and service to others. The combination of flying, service and compassion is something that will indeed carry on Amelia’s legacy of women making a positive impact in aviation while continually striving to bring about constructive change." Stephanie Johnston is a senior in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Lombard, Illinois. While at Purdue, she has been a team leader and an ambassador for Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) and served on the executive board for Design, Build, Fly team. Stephanie has served as secretary for Purdue's American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics chapter. Some of her other campus organizations include Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, Purdue Professional Ambassadors, Sigma Gamma Tau, and Mortar Board Senior Honors Society. She has interned at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and is currently a co-op student at Johnson Space Center. When working at NASA, she is a director for Co-op Agency Connections and enjoys volunteering for Habit for Humanity. Outside of work and school, Johnston loves sculpting, rock climbing, traveling with friends, and occasionally, skydiving or flying. “It is an honor to once again receive an Amelia Earhart Scholarship. Amelia Earhart's determination and independence has always encouraged me to keep pursuing my dreams in space exploration. I had teachers in high school that warned me that I would reach a ‘glass ceiling’ as a woman in engineering. Since my dreams are set on becoming a leader for the new generation of space exploration, I am prepared to break any of those ‘glass ceilings’ that still remain and hope to inspire other women to follow, as Amelia Earhart did.
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OFF THE SHELF
Continuing Vacancies
To view all Purdue job postings visit the Purdue employment page. If you have additional questions, contact Julie Hillgrove or 494-2903.
SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
Donna Ferrel, Digital Collection Services, is celebrating 25 years at Purdue. Melinda Croker, Hicks Undergraduate Library, is celebrating 20 years at Purdue. Angie Ewing, Math Library, is celebrating 20 years at Purdue. Tomalee Doan, HSSEB Division, is celebrating 5 years at Purdue.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
From Master Mix to Farming Tips: Spring Fling
LIBRARIES IN THE NEWS
UNS Press Release, Apr. 20
Project Muse, Apr. 22 UNS Press Release, Apr. 27 Scholarly communication, Open Access, Open Science Blog, Apr. 27 Arizona Daily Star, Apr. 28 Lafayette Journal & Courier, Apr. 28 Purdue Today, Apr. 29 Purdue Today, Apr. 29 Purdue Today, May 2 Purdue Exponent, May 4 Purdue Today, May 4 Ex Libris, May 4
STAFF PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Jacob Carlson, Michael Fosmire, C.C. Miller, Megan Sapp Nelson. “Determining Data Information Literacy Needs: A Study of Students and Research Faculty portal,” Libraries and the Academy , Volume 11, Number 2, April 2011, pp. 629-657. Witt, Michael and Sivaram, Aswathy. (2011). Exposing HUB Objects for Aggregation Using OAI-ORE and Linked Data [presentation]. HUBbub 2011: The 2nd HUBzero Workshop, IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana.
LIBRARIES STAFF A-Z
Carolee McGill-Barker Q. What do you enjoy most about your job and why? Q. How long have you worked in the Libraries and at Purdue? Q. What is one unforgettable experience that has happened to you or your coworkers while working in the library? Q. What’s your favorite book, web site, movie or database? Q. Coffee, tea, water or soft drink? Q. What do you like to do for fun? Q. Feel free to include any information about yourself that you would like to share with the staff?
GRADUATING STUDENT STAFF
These graduating students were recognized by Dean Mullins for their dedicated service to the Purdue Libraries. Shequita Parker, ASC
LCSSAC CROSSWORD PUZZLE Answers
Visit the Libraries intranet for the answers to the LCSSAC crossword puzzle from One Book Higher.
CONNECT WITH LIBRARIES
WHAT'S COOKING?
Master Mix Recipes from Purdue's Home Extension — Gingerbread Send recipes to Teresa Brown.
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