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Open Access E-Books in Academic Libraries
Young, Philip; Stovall, Connie (Virginia Libraries Association Annual Conference, 2012-10-26)
How are open access e-book collections identified and described? This presentation addresses the types of freely accessible electronic books, sources for them, and metadata workflows for adding them to the catalog. Additionally, we address larger questions such as the role of academic libraries in an increasingly open environment.
The Open Ethos and Academic Libraries
Young, Philip (2013-09-27)
The philosophy of openness, or information sharing, has a long history but in recent years has gained unprecedented momentum (as well as criticism) in the online environment. This presentation examines specific opportunities for academic libraries in the “open” movement that could help redefine the purpose of academic libraries.
The Prevalence and Practices of Academic Library Journal Clubs
Young, Philip; Vilelle, Luke (Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2011-03-04)
Increased mention of journal clubs in the library literature and the recent creation of clubs at the authors' institutions sparked curiosity about how widespread they are in academic libraries. An online survey announced on library listservs assessed their prevalence and practices. Library journal clubs promote current awareness, analysis skills, group cohesion, and intra-library knowledge, and offer a low-cost professional development opportunity in times of budget difficulties.