http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3653 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:15:16 GMT 2013-05-23T01:15:16Z http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu:80/retrieve/23608/med_school.jpg http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3653 http://hdl.handle.net/1813/33200 Title: iPads added to the Weill Cornell Medical Library Treasure Hunt Authors: Brown Epstein, Helen-Ann; Brown, Sherisse; Merlo, Loretta; Reinbold, Sarah Abstract: Aim: To demonstrate the successful integration of mobile technology into the incoming first-year medical student’s treasure hunt of the Weill Cornell Medical Library. Background: The incoming first-year medical students are introduced to library staff, programs, and services by going on a treasure hunt. The incoming class of 2016 was given iPads by the college, and their library treasure hunt integrated this new technology. Quick Response (QR) codes were scanned to receive clues. The clues had instructions that took the students around the physical library, the library website to e-resources and apps, and the library’s social media pages. To complete the treasure hunt, the students sent a chat via their iPads to the reference desk. They also received a final quiz to complete on their iPads. The winning team had the fastest time completing the clues and the highest score on the quiz. Method: This is an evaluation of the treasure hunt for the class of 2016 based on a student survey and staff experience. Conclusion: Based on the survey results, an overwhelming majority of students (80% and higher) answered favorably in regard to iPad use during this orientation to the library’s resources, physical space, and staff. Along with this positive feedback, large student participation, and positive comments from library staff, we concluded that the treasure hunt using the iPad was a grand success. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/33200 2013-04-26T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/28717 Title: Using the ADDIE Model in Designing Bibliographic Instruction Authors: Reinbold, Sarah; Cuddy, Colleen Abstract: Objectives To demonstrate the use of the ADDIE model (an instructional design model) in designing bibliographic instruction. Methods This poster reviews the redesign of a library workshop based on the ADDIE model of instructional design. The ADDIE model is a systematic approach to creating effective and efficient instruction based on an in-depth analysis of goals and objectives. The model emphasizes a task-based rather than knowledge-based approach to learning. By deliberately focusing on the desired performance outcome of learning, courses can be streamlined and structured in a way that is relevant to the learners, meets their needs, and facilitates active learning. This poster demonstrates the evolution of a library workshop, from pre-ADDIE format to post-ADDIE format. The ADDIE model incorporates five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. Each phase was conducted sequentially with evaluation taking place during every step. The poster gives a practical guide to implementing ADDIE in a library's bibliographic instruction development. Results Implementation of the ADDIE model resulted in a workshop that was more interactive, had multiple methods of delivery (including lecture, small group activities, online learning and self-paced discovery), and measurable learning objectives. A number of steps throughout ADDIE helped us accomplish this, including the determination of objectives mapped to student tasks, performance aids and performance tests. The ADDIE model moved instruction away from the pattern of teacher-centered knowledge dump toward a student centered interactive learning process. The ADDIE process is both cyclical and non-linear: evaluation took place during every phase. In addition, once the final phase was completed, analysis began again (based on evaluation results). As a result, the workshop was more organized, cohesive, and learner-centered than the previous format. Conclusion The ADDIE model is an iterative process that librarians can utilize in their bibliographic instruction development to create focused, learner-centered instruction that measurably meets both the librarian and the student learning goals and objectives. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/28717 2012-05-18T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/28704 Title: Defining the Librarian's Role in VIVO Authors: Albert, Paul J.; Cuddy, Colleen Abstract: Objectives VIVO is an open source semantic web application that enables the discovery of research through interlinked profiles of people and other research-related information.  Librarians play invaluable roles in implementing and improving VIVO, assisting with data quality and provenance as well as characterizing researchers' information needs. This poster will define the expertise librarians bring to VIVO implementations and suggest future roles. Methods Building upon the work of librarians at our institution, such as identifying target data sources, negotiating with data stewards, modeling data in a semantic way, resolving gaps and conflicts, and defining policy, the authors will develop a survey tool and survey librarians at institutions with VIVO implementations. The survey tool will query librarians about their current role and contributions as well as anticipated contributions. Additional questions will define the amount of time devoted to VIVO as well as funding sources for their efforts. The poster will graphically display the key results of the survey and suggest future directions for libraries and VIVO, providing data for libraries considering their role in implementations to help make their case for their role on the implementation team and funding. The survey was administered January 18-24, 2012. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/28704 2012-05-18T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/8345 Title: A Library for the Ages: Revamping the Physical and Virtual Environment Authors: Albert, Paul J.; Alpi, Kristine M. Abstract: Academic libraries have focused on identifying and meeting the needs of their students. At Weill Cornell, we designed orientation activities keeping millennial characteristics in mind and we devote energy to reaching these users. Most of our library users are not millennials, but baby boomers or beyond. We are using our strategic plan as guidance in creating a phased plan for the usage of our space, and we must consider senior users. They have different physical requirements and tolerance, and we must address those needs. In considering our physical space, we are drawing from institutional expertise in environmental geriatrics. Environmental geriatrics is the study and application of design principles to interiors and products to optimize the health, function, and well-being of older adults. The Medical College offers a multimedia tutorial to experience the effect of visual impairments, such as macular degeneration or glaucoma, while, for example, descending stairs. Specifically we will examine remediable environmental hazards that increase risk of accidents and injuries. Attention to accessibility extends beyond physical space and into virtual ones, specifically the Library's website. For its upcoming redesign, the web management group will adhere to best practices in designing an accessible site which is easy-to-use for older adults and still appeals to students. Our usability testing in summer 2007 of a new e-journal page will include a spectrum of users from millennials to baby boomers and beyond. Our experiences in applying tenets of environmental geriatrics to our library may be applicable to all types of libraries. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:49:43 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/8345 2007-10-15T19:49:43Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/7620 Title: Millennials Find Treasure in the Library! Authors: Mongelia, Patricia; Brown, Helen-Ann Abstract: With the characteristics of the millenials, those born from 1982 to 1994, in mind, the staff of the Weill Cornell Medical Library set out to create an engaging orientation in the form of a treasure hunt for our incoming freshman medical students to get to know the layout of the library, meet library staff, and use some medical resources. Tue, 29 May 2007 19:32:10 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/7620 2007-05-29T19:32:10Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3655 Title: Mapping the literature of emergency nursing. Authors: Alpi, Kristine M. Abstract: PURPOSE: Emergency nursing covers a broad spectrum of health care from trauma surgery support to preventive health care. The purpose of this study is to identify the core literature of emergency nursing and to determine which databases provide the most thorough indexing access to the literature cited in emergency nursing journals. This study is part of the Medical Library Association's Nursing and Allied Health Resources Section's project to map the nursing literature. METHODS: Four key emergency nursing journals were selected and subjected to citation analysis based on Bradford's Law of Scattering. RESULTS: A group of 12 journals made up 33.3% of the 7,119 citations, another 33.3% of the citations appeared in 92 journals, with the remaining 33.3% scattered across 822 journals. Three of the core 12 journals were emergency medicine titles, and 2 were emergency nursing titles from the selected source journals. Government publications constituted 7.5% of the literature cited. CONCLUSIONS: PubMed/MEDLINE provided the best overall indexing coverage for the journals, followed by CINAHL. However, CINAHL provided the most complete coverage for the source journals and the majority of the nursing and emergency medical technology publications and should be consulted by librarians and nurses seeking emergency nursing literature. Description: Medical Library Association's Nursing and Allied Health Resources Section's project to map the nursing literature Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3655 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z