BLASTing the zombies!: Creative ideas to fight finals fatigue

Hiebert, John M.; Theriault, Shelly

doi:10.5860/crln.73.9.8832

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“…Lotts' (2015) pop-up making spaces were particularly helpful examples of short events that "give [patrons] the opportunity to take a break and let their hands do the thinking, while they learn about the possibilities of the library" (75). Other reading, exam, or finals period examples mentioned implementing creative play, many noting passive programs using play dough, coloring books, or other crafts (Hiebert and Theriault 2012;Flynn 2017;Kelly 2016). In reading Meyers-Martin and Borchard's (2015) study, the co-leaders felt reinforced in the observation that these creative activities could "have a positive impact on student health, wellness .…”

Section: Case Study: Designing and Executing Fall 2019 Reading Weekmentioning

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Streamlining Support: Improving Outreach by Creating a Sustainable Events Framework

Colwell

O'Keefe²

2021

JLOE

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Outreach programming in academic libraries includes hosting and marketing library events. At the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library, events were previously executed ad-hoc and by a few librarians. In order to streamline this work for greater efficiency, promote collaboration, and better serve their patrons, the Arts Library formed a Programming Team. The group developed a framework for library events, as well as workflows and documentation guidelines. This article outlines the process of forming the group, establishing workflows and procedures, and takeaways from an academic year of implementation. It provides a top-level model for coordinating events systematically, highlighting Fall 2019 Reading Week as a case study for using the framework for live events. It additionally discusses adapting the model to fit remote and outside events in spring 2020. The authors conclude with a list of suggestions and considerations for librarians contemplating a similar configuration for their events and programs.

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Section: Case Study: Designing and Executing Fall 2019 Reading Weekmentioning

confidence: 99%

Streamlining Support: Improving Outreach by Creating a Sustainable Events Framework

Colwell

O'Keefe²

2021

JLOE

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Reordering Ranganathan: Shifting User Behaviours, Shifting Priorities

Connaway

Faniel

2015

srels

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S.R. Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science provide a broad framework for designing and evaluating library programmes, activities and services. The laws continue to be extensively cited even today suggesting their continued relevance. This paper attempts to interpret the five laws in the present day context of information abundance, digital revolution, currently available resources and services, and user behaviours. The idea has been to suggest how libraries and librarians can better connect to those behaviours. After examining the changing roles of the Five Laws on the basis of findings of recent research, the paper suggests reordering and reframing of the Five Laws of Library Science. A number of recommendations for realizing the intent of the laws have also been made.

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How Libraries Support the Mental Health and Wellness Needs of Communities and Library Workers

Grimes

Innes

Salvesen

2023

Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies

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The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the urgent need for mental health and wellness resources for individuals and communities. Public libraries play a central role in democratic societies in that they provide unrestricted access to library collections and services free of charge. Libraries play a vital role in the promotion of community well-being. For over one hundred years public, and later other types of libraries, have employed bibliotherapy to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Recently, the whole person librarianship service model was developed to meet an increased need for community mental health support and services. In this model, public librarians partner with social workers to provide mental health services and interventions to library patrons in need. Additionally, case studies from academic libraries and school libraries will be shared. As librarians and library workers serve on the front lines to support individuals experiencing mental health issues, including trauma, strategies to support their mental health and wellness will also be discussed.

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BLASTing the zombies!: Creative ideas to fight finals fatigue

Cited by 3 publications

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Streamlining Support: Improving Outreach by Creating a Sustainable Events Framework

Streamlining Support: Improving Outreach by Creating a Sustainable Events Framework

Reordering Ranganathan: Shifting User Behaviours, Shifting Priorities

How Libraries Support the Mental Health and Wellness Needs of Communities and Library Workers

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