Julia Stringfellow

Using iPads in the Reading Room

Jim Duran et al. — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:20:24 PDT

In 2010, Boise State University began integrating mobile technology into teaching and learning environments on campus. Albertsons Library Special Collections and Archives (ALSCA) at the university soon followed; as an experiment in November 2012, we gave patrons access to four iPads in our reading room. We asked researchers to use them and share their experiences. Although the iPads were available for only six weeks, we quickly realized the benefits of making iPads a permanent addition to our reading room.

War Upon the Land: Military Strategy and the Transformation of Southern Landscapes during the American Civil War [Review]

Julia Stringfellow — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:13:31 PST

In Lisa M. Brady’s War Upon the Land, the title alone introduces the reader to the idea that there was a third side involved in the Civil War–the agricultural environment of the South. Brady’s book provides a detailed look at the American South in the midst of the Civil War and the impact of environmentalism, a widely unexplored subject until now. The author explores the idea that the Union Army was successful in defeating the Confederacy due to the environment working in their favor.

How Did We Get Here? A Brief Look at the History of Idaho Libraries

Julia Stringfellow — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:15:22 PDT

Have you ever wondered how the early towns of Idaho received books before the first library was created? This session will explore the history of the Idaho Library System, starting with the early travelling libraries of the 1890s to the creation of the Idaho State Library in 1901 and subsequent founding of libraries throughout the state, including the Carnegie libraries. Librarians and others who have played a significant role in the success of Idaho libraries will also be discussed, such as Eli M. Oboler and Gardner Hanks. Organizations created in support of libraries and librarians throughout the state, such as ILA and LiLI, will also be covered. The session provides a great history lesson as a summary of the state's fascinating library history.

Promoting Faculty Scholarship Through the University Author Recognition Bibliography at Boise State University

Michelle Armstrong et al. — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:15:30 PDT

One of the most important contributions by any university is its faculty members' scholarship. Providing an interface to view the full scope of an institution's academic accomplishments is vital for promoting both the scholarship and the university at large. Because of their unique information skills and services, librarians can facilitate the discovery of this scholarship on behalf of their institutions. This article explores how Albertsons Library at Boise State University utilizes an institutional repository to produce a faculty publication bibliography. Processes for collecting academic scholarship and organizing the citations within a repository structure are also discussed. Library staff found that this approach not only reduced redundancy and increased the usability of researcher publication data, it also increased the profile and value of the institutional repository.

Improving the Discovery and Access of Archival Content Through the Institutional Repository: ScholarWorks at Boise State

Julia Stringfellow — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:14:49 PDT

The University Authors Recognition Reception at Boise State University: A Celebration of Scholarship

Julia Stringfellow et al. — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:33:16 PDT

The Rewards of Certification: It’s Not Just Another Acronym

Julia Stringfellow — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:12:49 PDT

This article looks at the process Stringfellow took in preparing for the exam to become certified as an archivist (C.A.) and the long-term benefits of studying for and taking the exam. The ACA Newsletter can be viewed electronically at the ACA website, http://www.certifiedarchivists.org/.

A Conversation with Archivist Alan Virta

Julia Stringfellow — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:28:19 PST

Alan Virta, the Head of Special Collections and Archives at Boise State University’s Albertsons Library, retired on Friday, October 28, following a career of nearly 24 years at the university. I had the honor of sitting down with him recently and asking about his journey to Boise State University and some of the key events in his position as Head of Special Collections.

An Overview of the Student Newspaper Digitization Project

Julia Stringfellow et al. — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:34:46 PST

The Student Newspapers collection in ScholarWorks was over a year in the making. This session will look at the steps involved in the process, including microfilm scanning and searching capabilities, vendors, potential platforms, inclusion to ScholarWorks, and usage. The collection is available for viewing at the following link http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/student_newspapers/. This session was done as part of the Scholarly Communication events in the library.

The Use of Primary Sources in Special Collections

Julia Stringfellow — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:31:50 PST

This workshop will cover BSU's Special Collections and Archives and its many collections and research opportunities. Examples of primary sources will also be included, as well as a a short tour of the department. In addition to the wealth of information about Idaho history, Special Collections also holds valuable resources for those researching Idaho writers, Idaho music, university history, rare books, and a large collection of indexed photographs that cover a variety of subjects.

A Photographic History of Boise State University

Julia Stringfellow et al. — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:09:01 PST

The Revolution of University-Based Information

Julia Stringfellow et al. — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:28:12 PDT

Traditionally, information and scholarship produced by universities has been disseminated by for-profits publishers who charge for access to this scholarship. This approach to sharing the output of our nation's academic community has significantly limited access to that scholarship. Institutional repositories are revolutionizing how university-based information is made accessible to society as a whole. This presentation will explore how libraries are supporting access to academic scholarship, issues involved in providing the scholarship such as types of information, intellectual property, and quality control, and ways users can access, evaluate, and utilize university-based information.

University Documents in ScholarWorks: Methodology and Collection Features

Julia Stringfellow et al. — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:39:27 PDT

The University Documents collection in ScholarWorks contains books, catalogs, magazines, reports, and other materials that document the history of Boise State University. Providing open access to these items in electronic format has greatly benefited their preservation needs and access. The Special Collections staff share about the process involved in the selection and digitization of the collection's contents.

No Fees Required: Opening Access to University Content (Tech Talk)

Julia Stringfellow et al. — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:41:32 PDT

This article shares information from a presentation at the 2011 Southwest Idaho Library Association Regional Conference, which explored increased access to university collections and scholarship and the great benefits this provides for all library communities. Access to university records and scholarship, both born digital and originally in paper, is improved by providing them in an open, electronic format. The session featured examples of institutional repositories and the types of digital content they include, and provided resources with information on creating and implementing an institutional repository.

Book Review: 100 Years: Idaho and Its Parks

Julia Stringfellow — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:35:46 PDT

The Volunteering Archivist and the Volunteer in the Archives: The Important Relationship of Archivists and Volunteers

Julia Stringfellow — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:51:34 PDT

No Fees Required: Opening Access to University Content

Julia Stringfellow et al. — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:21:21 PST

Increasing access to university collections is a great benefit for all library communities. This session will look at how access to university records and scholarship, both born digital and originally in paper, is improved by providing them in an open, digital format. Benefits for different types of libraries and patrons will be highlighted. Features of digital asset management systems used at Boise State will also be discussed.

Archives 101: Basic Procedures for Working with Archival Materials

Julia Stringfellow — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:09:41 PST