2,000,000,000 Records of Library Resources

From Worldcat, the organization to which librarians contribute book and media, etc. bibliographic records.

2,000,000,000
holdings and growing...

On May 4, the University of Alberta Libraries created the 2,000,000,000th holding record in WorldCat, marking a major milestone for this unique library resource. For the past 40 years, libraries like yours have worked together to build, sustain and improve WorldCat. These cooperative efforts get information seekers to the answers they need, and help other libraries be more efficient.

Sigh. So many books (2 billion), so little time, now more clear than ever.

Reading Electronically, Too

New Harris Poll on reading out recently:

Power(ed) Readers: Americans Who Read More Electronically Read More, Period

Majority of Americans, and two-thirds of Millennials, read at least some books electronically
NEW YORK, N.Y.
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April 17, 2014
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As with just about every other aspect of our lives,the ways in which we can read books have undergone radical shifts over the past few years. Not long ago hardcover and paperback were the main options available to readers, but then e-readers hit the scene, followed by tablet computers. With the
additional options of reading on your computer or your phone, these days it seems as though just about the only thing standing between Americans and a good read is setting aside the time. Americans seem to be embracing their broader options, as the majority (54%)currently read e-books,
including two-thirds of Millennials (66%).

These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 2,234 adults surveyed online between March 12 and 17,2014.

...a strong majority of Americans (84%) say they read at least one book in an average year, with over a third (36%)saying they read more than ten. On average, Americans report reading roughly 17 books per year...

(To see other recent Harris Polls, please visit the Harris Poll News Room.)

National Library Week: Announcing the DEWEY Award Nominees at Butler

Congratulations to the following faculty members who were nominated by students, staff or faculty to receive the 2014 Butler Libraries DEWEY Award:

Janice Akao, Katherine Barrier, Nicole Coba, Janece English, Shellie Gutierrez, Sheryl J. LeSage, Kay Metzinger, Jeff Roper, Samuel Sparks, and Susan Wrampe

Please join us in applauding their efforts and awarding the final winner during the Spring 2014 Institutional Development Day, Thursday, April 17, 2014.

Micaela Ayers
Director, Library Services
Butler Community College
901 S. Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS 67042
mayers@butlercc.edu 316 322-3235 http://livelibrary.blogspot.com/

“You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books are best weapons in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!”- Doctor Who

Googly Eyes on Books

Googly Eyes on Books

April is Poetry Month

Treat yourself to a poem a day at KnopfPoetry.com.

Do you teach online? Do you take online courses?

6 Ways to Be a Better Online Teacher

With more and more faculty being asked to teach blended or online courses, the need for faculty training has never been higher. Campus Technology looks at tried-and-tested strategies for molding better online instructors...
by Paul Beaudoin, 03/26/14

1) Maximize Your Digital Savvy

The online learning environment relies on technology to deliver education to the learner. Let the available technological tools help, not hinder, what you would like to achieve in your course. As you develop and deploy your course online, take time to discover the digital tools in your arsenal. Taking advantage of technology can help you save time, increase your efficiency and engage your learners at ever deeper levels.

If your institution uses a learning management system, learn how you can harness the tools it comes with. LMS platforms can do everything from managing documents and administering tests and surveys to supporting blogs, wikis and multimedia.

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Librarians can help you with this! Call to set up an appointment to visit our Instruction staff head, Judy Bastin.

DEWEY Award - Nominations open!

The Libraries at Butler annually recognize the outstanding work of a faculty member who is an extraordinary developer of library users of a new generation. We applaud their valuable contributions to the information literacy competency of our students.

Jane Watkins was our winner in 2010; Gina Austin-Fresh won in 2011; Michelle McClendon was honored in 2012. Jeff Tymony, Professor, Criminal Justice/Behavioral Science is our 2013 Dewey Award recipient.

From March 12 to April 2, 2014, faculty, students or staff can nominate any instructor at Butler to receive the fifth annual Butler Libraries DEWEY Award in 2014.

Perhaps you learned how to navigate the library this year, or an assignment so you used library online resources instead of just googling. Or you, an instructor yourself, were inspired by the use of the library in teaching by a peer. This is your chance to recognize that instructor for any of:

1) Innovative, consistent, effective use of the library in teaching
2) Program activities that bring students and/or the community into the library
3) Promotion, encouragement or support of the library and its resources and services
4) Contributions towards thoughtful, timely, and in-depth resource development
5) Awareness of information literacy, and enabling the library to improve the competency of students

Entries will be judged on the five points above.

Please fill out the form at http://butlercatalog.butlercc.edu/forms/Library_DEWEY.cfm

Nominations open March 12, 2014 and close April 4.

Representatives from the library and Dr. Karla Fisher, Vice President of Academics, will select the winner to be announced on Institutional Development Day April 17. Then, we will celebrate the DEWEY Award winner as part of the Order of the Purple on May 16. Prizes include appearing on a Read poster, a gift certificate and gift basket, and a $500 grant for library materials in the instructor's area of expertise.

Questions? Contact me, please. And thank you for your help in selecting our winner in 2014.

Micaela

Micaela Ayers
Director, Library Services
Butler Community College
901 S. Haverhill Road, El Dorado, KS 67042 mayers@butlercc.edu (316) 322-3235 http://livelibrary.blogspot.com/

Libraries: bigger on the inside.