Copyright (c) 2009 All rights reserved. http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig Recent documents in Melissa Koenig en-us Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:39:41 PDT 3600 http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/6 http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/6 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:01:33 PDT Providing students with library instruction greatly enhances their ability to produce quality research projects, but providing that instruction to students enrolled in online courses can be challenging. While the number of electronic resources available remotely for distance students continues to grow, there is evidence that students still need assistance and instruction on how to identify and evaluate resources for relevance to their own work. This best practice session will look at how DePaul University, with a growing number of online programs, is rethinking how library instruction is delivered to students at a distance. Melissa H. Koenig http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/4 http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/4 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:58:49 PDT Melissa H. Koenig http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/3 http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/3 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:53:40 PDT As the use of technology grows, the effect it has on education also grows. The teachers of tomorrow must not only be able to use the technology of today but must also be able to teach that technology to their students. Educators must be able to prepare their students to use technology for both educational advancement and career opportunities. This paper looks at the development of an online course designed to ensure that all Education majors leave with the knowledge needed to teach the students of tomorrow. Christine Knox-Gramlick http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/2 http://works.bepress.com/melissa_koenig/2 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:15:24 PDT This OPAC transaction log analysis study compared data derived two sets of logs within a six-month period. Analysis of the first set of data revealed that users experienced difficulty with basic searching techniques. The OPAC introductory screens were simplified and clarified to help users improve search success rates. The second set of data, analyzed after screen changes had been made, showed statistically significant differences in search results. Regular monitoring of OPACs through transaction log analysis can lead to improved retrieval when changes are made in response to an analysis of user search patterns. Deborah D. Blecic