MANAGER OF LIBRARY TECHNOLOGIES PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY DESCRIPTION. The Manager of Library Technologies at the Portland State University Library plays a key role in the leadership of the Library’s information-technology infrastructure and services, including supervision of the Library Technologies team’s activities and staff. This position oversees library-technology projects and systems, and works with system …
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Mardis and Newsum earn top research award
The Florida State University team of Janice Newsum and Dr. Marcia Mardis has received the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 2010 Frances Henne/YALSA/VOYA Research Award. The award provides $1,000 of seed money for small scale projects that reflect YALSA’s research agenda in the area of young adult library services. “Are Boys Radically Changing? A …
CONTINUE READINGCollaborative study using public libraries to boost toddler literacy
By Audrey Post CCI Director of Communications TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Researchers from The Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information are collaborating with a team from the University of Washington and several Washington agencies on a project intended to boost early literacy initiatives in the nation’s public libraries. “Project VIEWS: Valuable Initiatives in Early Learning …
CONTINUE READINGResearchers to model the life cycles of successful virtual teams
By Audrey Post College of Communication & Information Each year, hundreds of scientists from all over the world come to the Florida State University campus to conduct research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Starting in January, the researchers themselves will become the subject of study as a team from the College of Communication …
CONTINUE READINGGameday set for Saturday
Come to the Goldstein Library in the Louis Shores Building from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, for Gameday. Play games on big screens (Wii, PS2/PS3, X-box Indulge your fantasy to be in a rock band Eat pizza Win prizes
CONTINUE READINGMardis receives IMLS grant to explore digital open content for school libraries
Studies have shown that digital resources — video clips, audio, simulations, and images — improve student learning in science and math, and the emergence of online digital libraries has made more free resources available than ever before. Yet few make it to student classrooms or computers. A new research study at The Florida State University …
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