When

Tuesday, May 10 from 2:00-3:30 pm

Where

Bass Library Room L01

What

ACRL Webcast

Presenters: Katie Clark - Associate Dean, Public Services & Collection Development, University of Rochester Libraries; Ann Marshall, Reference Librarian and Political Science Subject Specialist, University of Rochester LibrariesIn 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 efforts with the needs and expectations of the Net Generation. Discover how the findings from the study enhance work with students.

Planning for emerging technologies is an important part of much of the work we do supporting IT in higher education. The Horizon Report can assist with this effort, as it identifies “emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, or creative expression within learning-focused institutions.” Join us for an interactive session as we explore how this annual publication, a joint undertaking of the New Media Consortium and the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative, is produced and structured. We will also examine the community resources available through the Horizon Project and share ways in which you can put the report to work for you at your institution.