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Students Supporting Students: Facilitating a Peer Mentoring Program at the Library
Students who have opportunities to learn from peers often find it less intimidating than asking for help from their instructor or from a librarian.
In this webinar, participants will learn about a peer mentoring program established at a small academic branch library at a large university to help students succeed in a challenging introductory biology course. Through a collaborative effort between librarians and course instructors, the peer mentoring program facilitates a supportive study environment that draws students into the library and synergizes with the librarian-led one-shot instruction that also takes place in the course.
Spine-Chilling Suggestions For Spooky Season: Horror Readers’ Advisory for Libraries
Dive into the dark and thrilling world of the horror genre in this webinar designed for library staff. Explore strategies for recommending horror titles across middle grades, YA, and adult readers, reflecting the recent explosion of interest in horror, particularly among younger readers. Learn how to match patrons with the right level of fright, identify popular subgenres, and uncover hidden gems using NoveList. The session will also highlight recommendations from NC LIVE’s ebook and audiobook collections, giving you ready-to-use titles to share with your patrons.
This webinar is co-hosted by Devon Waugh, Instruction Librarian for NC LIVE, and Scottie Kapel, Scholarly Communications Librarian at Western Carolina University and horror fan who has published on the impact of leisure reading in academic libraries. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped to guide readers through the shadows and provide spine-tingling suggestions they’ll love.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize key subgenres and trends in horror literature across middle grade, YA, and adult audiences to better understand the growing appeal of horror for diverse readers.
- Develop effective readers’ advisory strategies for matching patrons with horror titles that suit their interests and comfort levels, from mild chills to full-on scares.
- Leverage discovery tools and resources, such as NoveList Plus and NC LIVE’s eBook and audiobook platforms, to identify hidden gems and recommend engaging horror titles.
Beyond Retention: Mechanisms to Support Librarian Job and Career Success and Longevity
A recent IMLS funded grant project investigated the factors that impact librarians’ retention in the library and information science (LIS) field. Through a nation-wide survey and the completion of 30 semi-structured interviews, the project found that while retention to the field was a concern for many participants, the more salient concern was retention within their current jobs. This session will highlight the factors identified as most impactful for retaining librarians both in their positions and in the field, as well as the contextual factors that supported resiliency. The presenters will engage participants in conversation around how individuals and organizations can respond to these factors and work collaboratively to better support librarian job and career retention.
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Panelists Bio
Dr. Mónica Colón-Aguirre is an associate professor at the University of South Carolina, School of Information Science. She is a recipient of the Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship (2008) and has more than a decade of experience as an instructor and researcher. Her areas of research include library engagement, academic libraries, services for underserved populations, and information behaviors of Spanish speakers. She has taught a wide variety of courses related to research, user services, and community engagement. Before she became a faculty member, she worked in libraries both in the continental United States and in her native Puerto Rico.
Amy VanScoy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at the University at Buffalo. Her research explores professional work and practitioner thinking in library and information science. This work has been funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and by an ALA Diversity Research Grant and recognized by the SIG-USE Elfreda A. Chatman Research Award and by a Beta Phi Mu/Library Research Round Table Research Paper Award. VanScoy teaches in the areas of information behavior and research methods.
Dr. Kawanna M. Bright (she/her) is Associate Professor of Library Science at East Carolina University. Her current research focuses on assessment in libraries; equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in libraries; the application of research methodology to the study of library and information science; and the liaison librarianship role in academic libraries. Dr. Bright teaches courses on research methods, academic libraries, outreach and community engagement, administration and management, collection development, and services to diverse populations. She endeavors to provide students with real-world, practical experiences and the confidence needed for successful postgraduate careers.