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Item On Ethical Assessment: Locating and Applying the Core Values of Library and Information Science(Association of Research Libraries, 2021) Young, Scott W. H.In this paper, I provide a brief history of the development of values within Library and Information Studies (LIS), drawing on the literature of LIS, sociology, professionalism, value studies, and practical ethics. I begin by tracing the outlines of professional identity as a way of staking out a claim to values. I then turn to the definition and purpose of values, before enumerating the main values present in the LIS literature. Finally, I present an overview of the contemporary conversation and practical applications related to values, focusing on the American Library Association (ALA) Core Values of Librarianship.Item Report on the ALCTS Continuing Resources Section College and Research Libraries Interest Group Meeting. American Library Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, June 2014(Taylor & Francis, 2015-06) Pennington, Buddy; Rossmann, DoralynThe ALCTS Continuing Resources Section Collection and Research Libraries Interest Group met on Sunday, June 29, to discuss aspects of the topic Continuing Resources and the Role of Libraries with Publishing in Open Access and Hybrid Journals.Item The Importance of a Philosophy of Teaching Statement to the Teacher/LIbrarian(Communications in Information Literacy, 2008) Zauha, JanelleStatements of teaching philosophy are most commonly associated with regular teaching faculty outside the library. In this column, I will explore why librarians should also voice their philosophy of teaching, and how it can benefit their students, themselves, and their institution. I’ll also touch on resources for conceptualizing, writing, and using statements.Item Is There a Text in This Class? E-readers, e-books, and information literacy(Communications in Information Literacy, 2011) Zauha, JanelleThis column focuses on the conceptual and practical aspects of teaching information literacy.Item Rules of Engagement: Best Practices for Connecting with Students(Communications in Information Literacy, 2010) Zauha, JanelleOne of the biggest challenges most of us face in our teaching is a very basic one: How do we engage students in learning to research? Whatever we call the instruction we provide – information literacy, critical thinking, research or library skills – and wherever that instruction occurs – in one shot classroom sessions, online, in credit courses, at the reference desk, or in the cafeteria – student engagement is a conundrum for us.