Re: [CODE4LIB] ALA's Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant--Proposal deadline extended to Jan. 10

[Mary Popp]

Due to recent severe weather, the deadline for submissions has been
extended to January 10, 2014.


On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 9:07 AM, Mary Popp  wrote:

> *Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals*
>
>
>  Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are
> you thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?
>
>
> The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
> conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.
> The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more
> librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that
> could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.
>
>
> The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
> answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
> national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:
>
>- The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
>questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
>describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
>the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
>is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
>application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
>literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
>- The research question focuses on benefits to library users and
>should be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
>- The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
>complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
>time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
>institutional commitment to the project has been secured.
>
> Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
> both a practicing librarian and a researcher.
>
>
> Deadline is *January 8, 2014*.
>
> Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:
>
> http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm
>  See the section on *How to Apply*.  Also see related documents linked
> near the bottom of the page for:
>
> Schedule and Procedures
> http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures
>
> Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet:
> http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements
>
> Full press release:
> http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/11/baber-research-grant-proposals-due-january-8
>
> Questions?   Contact: Mary Pagliero Popp at p...@indiana.edu.
>
>
> --
> *Mary*
> *--*
>
> *Mary Pagliero Popp, Chair, Baber Award Jury, American Library Association*
>

Re: [CODE4LIB] ALA's Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant--Call for Proposals

[Mary Popp]

A reminder to those who have a great research project!The deadline is
January 8, 2014.
***

*Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals*
>
>
>  Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are
> you thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?
>
>
> The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
> conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.
> The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more
> librarians or library educators who will conduct innovative research that
> could lead to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.
>
>
> The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
> answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
> national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:
>
>- The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
>questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
>describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
>the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
>is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
>application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
>literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
>- The research question focuses on benefits to library users and
>should be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
>- The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
>complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
>time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
>institutional commitment to the project has been secured.
>
> Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
> both a practicing librarian and a researcher.
>
>
> Deadline is *January 8, 2014*.
>
> Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:
>
> http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm
>  See the section on *How to Apply*.  Also see related documents linked
> near the bottom of the page for:
>
> Schedule and Procedures
> http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures
>
> Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet:
> http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements
>
> Full press release:
> http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/11/baber-research-grant-proposals-due-january-8
>
> Questions?   Contact: Mary Pagliero Popp at p...@indiana.edu.
>
>
> --
> *Mary*
> *--*
>
> *Mary Pagliero Popp, Chair, 2014 Baber Award Jury, American Library
> Association*
>

[CODE4LIB] ALA's Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant--Call for Proposals

[Mary Popp]

*Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals*


 Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are you
thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?


The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.
The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more librarians
or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead
to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.


The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:

   - The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
   questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
   describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
   the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
   is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
   application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
   literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
   - The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should
   be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
   - The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
   complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
   time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
   institutional commitment to the project has been secured.

Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
both a practicing librarian and a researcher.


Deadline is *January 8, 2014*.

Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm
 See the section on *How to Apply*.  Also see related documents linked near
the bottom of the page for:

Schedule and Procedures
http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/schedandprocedures

Proposal Requirements and Application Cover Sheet:
http://www.ala.org/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/requirements

Full press release:
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/11/baber-research-grant-proposals-due-january-8

Questions?   Contact: Mary Pagliero Popp at p...@indiana.edu.


-- 
*Mary*
*--*

*Mary Pagliero Popp, Chair, Baber Award Jury, American Library Association*

[CODE4LIB] Have a research project? Consider the Carroll Preston Baber research grant.

[Mary Popp]

*Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals*

*
*

Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are you
thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?


The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.
The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more librarians
or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead
to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.


The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:

   - The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
   questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
   describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
   the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
   is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
   application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
   literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
   - The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should
   be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
   - The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
   complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
   time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
   institutional commitment to the project has been secured.

Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
both a practicing librarian and a researcher.


Deadline is *January 3, 2013*.


Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:


http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm



Questions?   Contact Mary Pagliero Popp, p...@indiana.edu

-- 
*Mary*
*--*
*Mary Pagliero Popp*

[CODE4LIB] FINAL REMINDER: Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant -- Call for Proposals

[Mary Popp]

*Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant -- Call for Proposals*

*
*

Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are you
thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?


The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.
The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more librarians
or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead
to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.


The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:

   - The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
   questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
   describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
   the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
   is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
   application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
   literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
   - The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should
   be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
   - The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
   complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
   time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
   institutional commitment to the project has been secured.

Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
both a practicing librarian and a researcher. Deadline is December 12, 2010.


Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm

 Questions?   Contact Mary Pagliero Popp, p...@indiana.edu

[CODE4LIB] Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant -- Call for Proposals

[Mary Popp]

*Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant -- Call for Proposals*

*
*

Do you have a project that is just waiting for the right funding?  Are you
thinking about ways that libraries can improve services to users?


The American Library Association (ALA) gives an annual grant for those
conducting research that will lead to the improvement of services to users.
The Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant is given to one or more librarians
or library educators who will conduct innovative research that could lead
to an improvement in services to any specified group of people.


The grant, up to $3,000, will be given to a proposed project that aims to
answer a question of vital importance to the library community that is
national in scope. Among the review panel criteria are:

   - The research problem is clearly defined, with a specific question or
   questions that can be answered by collecting data. The applicant(s) clearly
   describe a strategy for data collection whose methods are appropriate to
   the research question(s). A review of the literature, methodologies, etc.
   is not considered research (e.g., methodology review rather than
   application of a methodology) for purposes of the award, except where the
   literature review is the primary method of collecting data.
   - The research question focuses on benefits to library users and should
   be applied and have practical value as opposed to theoretical.
   - The applicant(s) demonstrate ability to undertake and successfully
   complete the project. The application provides evidence that sufficient
   time and resources have been allocated to the effort. Appropriate
   institutional commitment to the project has been secured.

Any ALA member may apply, and the Jury would welcome projects that involve
both a practicing librarian and a researcher. Deadline is December 12, 2010.


Check out this web site to find procedures and an application form:
http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/ors/orsawards/baberresearchgrant/babercarroll.cfm

 Questions?   Contact Mary Pagliero Popp, p...@indiana.edu




-- 
*Mary*
*--*
*Mary Pagliero Popp*

Re: [CODE4LIB] Question about C4L 2011 in Bloomington

[Mary Popp]

Hi!   We can find out.

Mary
-- 
*Mary*
*--*
*Mary Pagliero Popp*



On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 1:36 PM, Tania Fersenheim wrote:

> Do any of the organizers of the C4L conference in Bloomington back in
> Februry know what company made the pads of paper you handed out at
> registration?
>
> We like the format and might like to order some for ourselves.  I can send
> a
> scan if someone wants to see what I am talking about.
>
> --
>
> Tania Fersenheim
> Manager of Library Systems
>
> Brandeis University
> Library and Technology Services
>
> 415 South Street, (MS 017/P.O. Box 549110)
> Waltham, MA 02454-9110
> Phone: 781.736.4698
> Fax: 781.736.4577
> email: tan...@brandeis.edu
>

[CODE4LIB] FINAL CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS: Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries

[Mary Popp]

*CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS*

*Proposal Submission Deadline: *February 28, 2011**

*Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries**
*

A book edited by Mary Popp and Diane Dallis

Indiana University Libraries Bloomington, IN U.S.A.



To be published by IGI Global:

http://igi-global.com/AuthorsEditors/AuthorEditorResources/CallForBookChapters/CallForChapterDetails.aspx?CallForContentId=4404826d-730e-4ae5-8b71-6ff92792f062



*Introduction:*

The concept of “resource discovery” has many meanings.  Only now is it
beginning to be defined as a description for library research software that
allows a library user to search multiple Web-based resources simultaneously
and bring back usable search results.  Resource discovery tools have become
more mainstream resources.  As librarians work to find, purchase and
implement such products as EBSCO Discovery Service, Encore, Primo, and
Summon as well as open source tools they need to develop structured
procedures for review and implementation that ensure they are using funds
wisely.  A related topic has been the development of open source delivery
layers for catalogs that allow catalog data, other local data sources and,
sometimes, commercial resources, to be pulled together in one location using
such software products and Blacklight, VuFind, and Extensible Catalog.
Librarians working to select and implement such systems need to make similar
decisions. To date, very little has been published on this topic and only a
small number of conference programs and presentations have been scheduled or
given.  There is an immediate need for information and shared ideas.



The mission of this book is to provide librarians and administrators with
information they can use to evaluate and implement a resource discovery
product—to determine how well such software can meet the needs of their
users, to make a product choice based on their local needs, to develop plans
for implementation, to implement the software and integrate it into the
research lives of users, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the software
in their own environments.

* *

Resource discovery tools have become more mainstream resources.  As
librarians work to find, purchase and implement such products as EBSCO
Discovery Service, Encore, Primo, and Summon, as well as open source tools they
need to develop structured procedures for review and implementation that
ensure they are using funds wisely. To date, very little has been published
on this topic and only a small number of conference programs and
presentations have been scheduled or given.  There is an immediate need for
information and shared ideas.

* *

*Objective of the Book: *
We have the following objectives for this book:

   - Propose a working definition of “resource discovery” that can be used
   in professional discussions about resource discovery products.
   - Identify user behaviors based on empirical research that lead to a need
   for “resource discovery.”
   -  Identify best practices for selecting a discovery tool.* *
   - Identify best practices for configuring and implementing a discovery
   tool.
   - Collect and share usability test results for resource discovery and
   related tools and their implementation into library products and services.
   - Present representative examples of the implementation of discovery
   tools.
   - Identify areas of concern in use of a resource discovery tool and
   suggest future enhancements.

*Target Audience: *
The primary audience for this book is composed of librarians and library
administrators in academic libraries, both large and small.  Librarians who
are interested in providing resources for users to find information, who are
interested in emerging technologies, who maintain library Web sites and
catalogs, or provide library instruction to students, faculty and staff in
colleges and universities will find the overview information useful. Library
administrators who must set priorities and find funding for new resources
will be able to use the book to help them plan their review of the
marketplace, selection of an appropriate tool, and implementation of that
tool.

*Recommended topics include but are not limited to, the following:***

User behavior and expectations for library web sites and finding tools

How the digital consumer experience influences online research

What libraries have learned from federated search

How college students, faculty members, or other researchers find information

Selecting a discovery tool

Integrating local digital collections and non-mainstream resources into
discovery tools

User testing and user-centered design in implementing discovery solutions

Issues in implementing a discovery tool

Representative examples of discovery tools in use including product choice,
user input, setting up the discovery tool, and lessons learned

Areas of concern in use of the discovery tool
  Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are

[CODE4LIB] CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS: Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries

[Mary Popp]

*** with apologies for cross-posting ***


*CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS*

*Proposal Submission Deadline: *February 28, 2011**

*Planning and Implementing Resource Discovery Tools in Academic Libraries**
*

A book edited by Mary Popp and Diane Dallis

Indiana University Libraries Bloomington, IN U.S.A.



To be published by IGI Global:

http://igi-global.com/AuthorsEditors/AuthorEditorResources/CallForBookChapters/CallForChapterDetails.aspx?CallForContentId=4404826d-730e-4ae5-8b71-6ff92792f062



*Introduction:*

The concept of “resource discovery” has many meanings.  Only now is it
beginning to be defined as a description for library research software that
allows a library user to search multiple Web-based resources simultaneously
and bring back usable search results beginning to be refined.   The mission
of this book is to provide librarians and administrators with information
they can use to evaluate and implement a resource discovery product—to
determine how well such software can meet the needs of their users, to make
a product choice based on their local needs, to develop plans for
implementation, to implement the software and integrate it into the research
lives of users, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the software in their
own environments.

* *

Resource discovery tools have become more mainstream resources.  As
librarians work to find, purchase and implement such products as EBSCO
Discovery Service, Encore, Primo, and Summon as well as open source tools they
need to develop structured procedures for review and implementation that
ensure they are using funds wisely. To date, very little has been published
on this topic and only a small number of conference programs and
presentations have been scheduled or given.  There is an immediate need for
information and shared ideas.

* *

*Objective of the Book: *
We have the following objectives for this book:

   - Propose a working definition of “resource discovery” that can be used
   in professional discussions about resource discovery products.
   - Identify user behaviors based on empirical research that lead to a need
   for “resource discovery.”
   -  Identify best practices for selecting a discovery tool.* *
   - Identify best practices for setting up a discovery tool and making it
   available to users.
   - Locate and share usability test results for resource discovery and
   related tools and their implementation into library products and services.
   - Present representative examples of the implementation of discovery
   tools.
   - Identify areas of concern in use of a resource discovery tool and
   suggest future enhancements.

*Target Audience: *
The primary audience for this book is composed of librarians and library
administrators in academic libraries, both large and small.  Librarians who
are interested in providing resources for users to find the information they
need, who maintain library Web sites and catalogs, or provide library
instruction to students, faculty and staff in colleges and universities will
find the overview information useful. Library administrators who must set
priorities and find funding for new resources will be able to use the book
to help them plan their review of the marketplace, selection of an
appropriate tool, and implementation of that tool.

*Recommended topics include but are not limited to, the following:***

User behavior and expectations for library web sites and finding tools

How the digital consumer experience influences online research

What libraries have learned from federated search

How college students, faculty members, or other researchers find information

Selecting a discovery tool

Integrating local digital collections and non-mainstream resources into
discovery tools

User testing and user-centered design in implementing discovery solutions

Issues in implementing a discovery tool

Representative examples of discovery tools in use including product choice,
user input, setting up the discovery tool, and lessons learned

Areas of concern in use of the discovery tool
  Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit *on or before February
28, 2011*, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and
concerns of his or her proposed chapter.  The proposal should summarize the
proposed contents of the paper and provide a draft outline of major points
to be included.  **



Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by *March 28, 2011* about the
status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are
expected to be submitted by *June 30, 2011.* All submitted chapters will be
reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested
to serve as reviewers for this project.



*Publisher*

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group
Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group
Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science
Reference

[CODE4LIB] Congratulations to the 2011 Code4Lib Conference Scholarship Winners

[Mary Popp]

It is with great pleasure that the 2011 Code4Lib Scholarships Committee
announces our scholarship winners.   Please join me in congratulating them.

*Minority Scholarship winners*

Bohyun Kim, Florida International University

Elias Tzoc, Miami University of Ohio

*Gender Diversity Scholarship winners:*

Sibyl Shaefer, University of Vermont
Sarah Weeks, St. Olaf College


 *Mary*
*--*
*Mary Pagliero Popp*
*Research and Discovery Services Librarian*
*Indiana University Libraries*

[CODE4LIB] Code4Lib 2011 -- Join the Scholarships Committee

[Mary Popp]

 Code4Lib 2011 is coming soon.   It will be important to be sure that
everyone who wants to attend can do so.  The *Scholarships Committee* needs
*YOU*.  This committee works with funders to arrange scholarships for the
conference, solicits applications, and selects winners, then helps these
scholarship winners to arrange their travel.

If you want to be a part of a process that finds good people and gives them
a great opportunity, *please sign up* for the Scholarships Committee:

*Scholarships Committee:*

http://wiki.code4lib.org/index.php/2011_committees_sign-up_page.

Join us!

Mary Pagliero Popp,  Digital User Experience Department, Indiana University
Libraries