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portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · 1d

New study on AI in libraries! This article assesses a ChatGPT-powered chatbot's performance, offering best practices for any library exploring this type of tech.

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portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · 8d

New study on OER impact! A critical look at the gains and gaps for librarians and educators. Read more: bit.ly/4gzJRgP

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · 10d

How can libraries ensure students feel a sense of belonging? This article highlights how inclusivity and compassion are paired to build connections and help students thrive. Read why compassion is key: bit.ly/4ncSqk8

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · 14d

This article celebrates Reuther Library; it’s unique collection and the collaborative and creative programming that keeps the legacy alive. Read about it here: bit.ly/4mrqCHA

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · 17d

Celebrating 25 years! In a new oral history interview, portal: Libraries and the Academy Editor Ellysa Stern Cahoy interviews Jerome Yavarkovsky, University Librarian Emeritus at Boston College, for a can't-miss conversation on the history of academic libraries. Read it here: bit.ly/4nxP5M6

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · 18d

New portal: Libraries and the Academy issue is here! Dive into cutting-edge research on AI, student belonging, and more. All articles are free to access on the preprint site. Read the issue:

Volume 25, Number 4 | portal: Libraries and the Academy

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portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Sep 2

In a recent portal author interview, Adrienne Warner, discusses her article, "An Exploration of Students’ Recollections After an Asynchronous, On-site Academic Library Tour." You can read the full article on portal's preprint site, Vol. 25.3. youtu.be/P7jbZPTROm8?...

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Sep 1

It was wonderful to speak with Elspeth Olson about her recent portal article, "Scaffolded Assignments and Embedded Archivists: A Critical Assessment of the Themes in Archival Instruction Literature, 2013-2023." Read the full article on our preprint site.
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portal Interview with Elspeth Olson

Elspeth Olson, Assistant Professor and Outreach Public Service Archivist at the University of Nevada, Reno, discussed her article "Scaffolded Assignments and Embedded Archivists: A Critical…

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portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jul 15

This article examines five common themes in the scholarship published within 2013 - 2023 on primary source instruction, including constructivism, the roles of digital and physical resources, and the importance of collaboration between archives and instructors. bit.ly/4jBqO5p

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portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jul 11

Developed at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, this article evaluates the effectiveness of an asynchronous e-text, Library 101, in teaching students about library resources and services. bit.ly/4jGHUiy

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portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jul 7

In this study, the authors present findings from a survey and interviews investigating library-led textbook affordability initiatives in the United States. bit.ly/45JLXqM

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jul 2

Northeastern University’s Global Campus and Online Learning Unit supports 16 global campuses. Highlights of the article include challenges, successes, best practices, and recommendations for librarians working at an institution with a geographically dispersed campus model. bit.ly/43RTJMS

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 27

In this article, the author uses the categories in a previously developed rubric to reflect on their own piecemeal work on synthesis and pose questions about how to teach this skill more effectively. bit.ly/4dRAQOF

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 24

In this case study, the first of its kind in South Asia, the authors describe the steps the Punjab University Library took to decolonize library practices and offer user-centered initiatives. bit.ly/4kNGqnw

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 23

To continue portal’s 25th anniversary, Editor Ellysa Stern Cahoy interviews long-time Editorial Board member and former Social Media Editor Steven Bell. Steven shares his perspectives on portal’s history, library publishing, and more! bit.ly/3SGkXAU

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 19

Editorial Board member Karen Kohn and Editor Ellysa Stern Cahoy celebrate Darren Ilett (University of Northern Colorado) for receiving portal‘s 2024 Johns Hopkins University Press Best Article Award! Ilett’s article appears in Vol 24.4. Congratulations to our winner! bit.ly/4kYzi7P

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 18

portal achieved its sustainability threshold for 2025 through Project MUSE's Subscribe 2 Open initiative! All content published in 2025 will be openly accessible on the Project MUSE platform throughout the calendar year. Read more about it here:

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portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 17

Read about a study that explores copyright law understanding among STEM graduate students at an R1 university. Interviews show confusion between copyright and plagiarism, and gaps in awareness regarding ownership of created materials. bit.ly/4izdPRn

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 16

This article highlights a qualitative study exploring writing instructors' research teaching methods and assignment design. Findings suggest models to enhance academic librarians' information literacy support for students and faculty. bit.ly/4jPBdLy

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 13

This article concludes a multi-part study on academic instruction librarians' teacher agency and highlights the crucial role of workplace relationships. Survey findings point to supportive cultures and connections that empower librarians' individual and collective agency in teaching. bit.ly/4lKcuKb

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 12

Building on previous research, this article examines the value of advanced subject degrees beyond the MLS for academic librarians. Findings reveal insights into compensation, perceived preparedness for research, teaching, and tenure based on having an additional advanced degree. bit.ly/3Gn3gn3

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 10

This article shares results of an experiment incorporating attribute and citation data from authority records and faculty databases to improve the accuracy of authority reconciliation. The new method offers a less time-consuming approach that is more precise than current practices. bit.ly/4jGAf40

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 9

New research underscores the importance of data literacy in academic and business settings. This study explores the relevance of librarian-developed business data literacy competencies for undergraduates and librarians' significant role in the broader data literacy landscape. bit.ly/42YNDeb

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · Jun 6

This article highlights a study of Turkish academic library users to determine whether library activities boost patrons' sense of belonging. The study shows how social and cultural activities impact and shift user perception of the library beyond just a place to find information. bit.ly/3EBsrBS

portaljournal.bsky.social @portaljournal.bsky.social · May 30

Academic libraries are rapidly evolving and diversifying like the Cambrian Explosion. This article uses frameworks of evolutionary theory to explore how libraries can redefine their roles to meet unique community needs and remain vital today and in the future.
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