16 October, 2017
Universities and Libraries NTU’s “Emma”, the Robotic Masseuse, is Launched at Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
Dialogic Approaches to Strategic Planning in Academic Libraries Source: Wanda V. Dole , Katherine Dabbour & Katherine Kott (2017), Journal of Library Administration, 57:4
A robotic arm developed by NTU is being used in TCM practice to perform actual massages and diagnostics.
This case study provides a roadmap of how Oviatt Library adopted an “Aprreciative Inquiry” approach to developing their strategic planning, and the steps that they took to involve stakeholders throughout the process.
NTU to collaborate with Dutch body on self-driving vehicle research.
More about Library Planning and Strategy: 1. A Multi-Level Approach for Library Value Assessment
A research collaboration agreement was signed in late September between the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) and the Centre of Excellence for Testing and Research of Autonomous Vehicles in NTU (Cetran) to accelerate the implementation of driverless vehicles.
Hacking the Research Library: Wikipedia, Trump, and Information Literacy in the Escape Room at Fresno State
Duke University Student Club Pioneers 3-D Printed Prosthetics for Amputees Starting out with only 6 members, a student-run organisation is collaborating with various community groups to provide 3-D printed prosthetics for amputees.
Source: Raymond Pun (2017), The Library Quarterly 87:4
A librarian in one of the California State University campuses has developed a novel way to conduct information literacy workshops by combining elements of gamification with the prevailing socio-political concerns of the day. This article explains how he has done so, and what some of the best practices that guided his efforts are.
The MIT Media Lab Collaborates with Public Libraries for Public Library Innovation Exchange (PLIX). Featuring exchange residencies, virtual events like technology demos and help forums, this project is aimed to introduce new digital tools to public libraries, and support their implementation. Autism and the Academic Library: A Study of Online Communication A new study was done using qualitative content analysis to understand the questions and concerns of students with autism spectrum disorder. The Ohio State University Collaborates with Apple to Launch Digital Learning Initiative The initiative will integrate learning technology developed in collaboration with Apple throughout the university, an iOS design laboratory, as well as specialised workshops to teach coding skills in Apple’s app eco-system. New Workshop in WSU to Teach Digital Literacy for Social Media
Introduction to Visualization & the UITS Advanced Visualization Lab Source: Michael Boyles. Wells Library, Indiana University
This presentation introduces a data visualization lab in the Wells Library of Indiana University – more specifically, it attempts to instruct the audience on how to use the specialized equipment and technology within the context of digital humanities. More about Data Visualization and Libraries: 1. We Mapped It So You Don’t Have To: Compare Online Data Mapping Platforms
Strategic Open Data Preservation: Roles and Opportunities for Broader Engagement by Librarians and the Public Source: Laurie Allen, Claire Stewart & Stephanie Wright. College & Research Libraries News
This article documents the effort of academic librarians working with professionals from various information technology fields in a massive effort to archive and make available to the public a large body of research data. The experiences and the lessons learned throughout the undertaking are shared here, alongside recommendations for future collaborations.
Washington State More about Research Data Management: University organized a new 1. The Realities of Research Data Management Part workshop specifically to Two: Scoping the University RDM Service Bundle tackle digital literacy in the use of social media.
Research: the Good, the Bad, and the Anxious Source: Emma Wood, College & Research Libraries News
This article shares a librarian’s philosophy for handling reference questions, and highlights specifically the pitfalls of being too meticulous in performing what is called “preemption checking”, and how that can lead to avoidable anxiety. More about Reference and Liaison Librarianship: 1. A Reference for That: Six Words 2. Becoming a Librarian BFF 3. Collaborating with Public Relations Students to Promote Library Subject Specialists
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