Coming of Age Online: Observing Student Researchers in Their Native Habitat

Live Webcast
June 10, 2008
11 a.m Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Mountain | 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern

1.5 hours

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Webcast Description:
In 2007, the University of Rochester Libraries completed a two-year study of undergraduates, with a focus on how students conduct research within the context of campus life.  Anthropological methodologies, such as cultural probes, interviews, and mapping diaries, were used to construct a holistic picture of the lives of undergraduates. The results of the study have informed decision making at the Libraries and has helped staff align our efforts with the needs and expectations of the Net Generation.

Participants in the webcast will:

• Acquire knowledge about a variety of ethnographic methods used in the study.

• Learn about the particular insights provided by the study about undergraduates at the University of Rochester.

• Discover how the University of Rochester Libraries used findings from the study to enhance our work with students.

Presenters:
Katie Clark recently assumed responsibilities for her new position as Associate Dean, Public Services & Collection Development at University of Rochester Libraries. Katie was a member of the Undergraduate Work Practices team and contributed to two chapters to the book, “Studying Students: The Undergraduate Research Project at the University of Rochester”.   Ms. Clark started at the University of Rochester Libraries as Director of the Science and Engineering Libraries at the University of Rochester. Prior to coming to the University of Rochester, Katie was Assistant Dean for Public Service at the University of Houston Libraries, Head of Reference and Instructional Services at Pennsylvania State University Libraries and Assistant Head of the Reference Division at Texas A&M University Libraries.

Ann Marshall is a Reference Librarian and Political Science Subject Specialist at Rush Rhees Library.  She has held her position at the University of Rochester Libraries for five years and served as a core team member for the Undergraduate Research Project.  She has also been involved with a collaborative project with the University's College Writing Program where she was trained as a writing tutor and has taught a Freshman Writing Course titled Politics of Place.  She is currently Vice Chair of the Law and Political Science Section of ACRL.

Technical Requirements:
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Registration
ACRL member: $50
ALA member: $75
CACUL member: Can$90 (charges will be made in U.S. dollars)
Nonmember: $90
Student: $40

Group*: $295

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