A collection of journal articles and white papers from the librarian and staff members of University of the Pacific Libraries.

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Submissions from 2024

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Co-designing an Institutional Repository in Kosovo: Soliciting Student Feedback in a Repository Launch, Michele Gibney

Submissions from 2023

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Review of Born-Digital Design Records, Nicole Grady Mountjoy

Submissions from 2022

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Programmatic Characteristics of Open Education Initiatives at U.S. Post-Secondary Institutions, Jon Bull and Michele Gibney

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A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Approach to Collection Development in a University Library, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, and Veronica Wells

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Student learning and engagement in a DEI collection audit: Applying the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, Veronica Wells, Michele Gibney, and Mickel Paris

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Student participation in a DEI audit as High-Impact Practice, Veronica Wells, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, and Corey Pfitzer

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Towards A Critical Music Information Literacy Praxis, Veronica Wells, Angela Pratesi, Andrea Morris, and Elizabeth Berndt-Morris

Submissions from 2020

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Curating Knowledge, Creating Change: University Knowledge Center, Kosovo National Transition, Mary M. Somerville, Anita Mirijamdotter, Edmond Hajrizi, Elham Sayyad Abdi, Michele Gibney, Christine Bruce, and Ian Stoodley

Submissions from 2019

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Book Review: Hollywood Heroines: The Most Influential Women in Film History. Edited by Laura L. S. Bauer., Robin Imhof

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Evaluation complacency or evaluation inertia? A study of evaluative metrics and research practices in Irish universities, Lai Ma and Michael Ladisch

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Waste Bin Systems: An Informed Systems Co-Design Project, Mary M. Somerville

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Informed Systems: ‘Designing Together’ for ‘Learning Together’, Mary M. Somerville, Niraj Chaudhary, Anita Mirijamdotter, and Elham Sayyad Abdi

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Muir collection an education in understanding, preserving nature, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2018

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The role of the university library in supporting international student transition: Insights from an Australian-American case study, Hilary Hughes, Liz Cooper, Michael Flierl, Mary M. Somerville, and Niraj Chaudhary

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Making Local Knowledge Visible: The case of the University for Business and Technology in Kosovo, Anita Mirijamdotter, Mary M. Somerville, Sadef Salavati, and Edmond Hajrizi

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An Archivist and a Geologist Walk into a Pub…, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2017

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Information literacy and informed learning: Conceptual innovations for IL research and practice futures, Christine S. Bruce, Andrew Demasson, Hilary Hughes, Mandy Lupton, Clarence Maybee, Anita Mirijamdotter, Elham Sayyad Abdi, and Mary M. Somerville

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Book Review: Sex and Gender: A Reference Handbook. By David E. Newton., Robin Imhof

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Review. Characters on the Couch: Exploring Psychology through Literature and Film, Robin Imhof

Submissions from 2016

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Review. Folktales and Fairy Tales: Traditions and Texts from Around the World, Robin Imhof

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Using the Assessment Process to Improve Evidence-Based Information Gathering Skills for Future Audiologists, Mickel Paris, Jiong Hu, Veronica Koo, Susanna Marshall, and Gabriella Musacchia

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How John Muir’s Incessant Study Saved Yosemite, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2015

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Look into the crystal ball: Future directions for higher education and academic libraries, Michelle M. Maloney

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Adopting Informed Systems learning theory: How 21st Century organizations can move from theory to practice, Mary M. Somerville

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Informed Systems: Enabling collaborative evidence based organizational learning, Mary M. Somerville and Niki Chatzipanagiotou

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At home in the world: International library staff exchange program highlights, Mary M. Somerville, Liz Cooper, Catta Torhell, and Cindy Hashert

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Days Past: Mollie Monroe: memorable, 'crazy' character of early Prescott, Michael J. Wurtz

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John Muir Journal Transcription Project Picking Up Steam, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2014

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Developing Information Literacy Skills for Tomorrow’s Music Industry Leaders, Keith Hatschek and Veronica Wells

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A comparative study of two design charrettes: Implications for codesign and Participatory Action Research, Zaana Howard and Mary M. Somerville

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Sources: Inspired by True Events: An Illustrated Guide to More Than 500 History-Based Films, Robin Imhof

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Participatory Action Research: Improving professional practices and local situations, Mary M. Somerville

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Collaborative improvements in the discoverability of scholarly content: Accomplishments, aspirations, and opportunities, A SAGE White Paper, Mary M. Somerville and Lettie Y. Conrad

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Toward improved discoverability of scholarly content: Cross-sector collaboration essentials, Mary M. Somerville and Lettie Y. Conrad

The library – The heart of the campus, Mary M. Somerville and Liliana Moldovan

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Report: SAILS Test Executive Summary 2014, Veronica A. Wells

Submissions from 2013

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Creating library currents in a web 2.0 world, Mickel Paris

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A new way of thinking and working, Mary M. Somerville

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Digital Age discoverability: A collaborative organizational approach, Mary M. Somerville

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Summon web-scale discovery service implementation: An organizational readiness case study, Mary M. Somerville

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Organisational transformation paves way for improved discovery, Mary M. Somerville and Kristin Antelman

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Discoverability challenges and collaboration opportunities within the scholarly communications ecosystem: A SAGE white paper update, Mary M. Somerville and Lettie Y. Conrad

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Plenary II: A Tour of Northern California Music Archives, Veronica A. Wells

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Searching for the right word: Muir Journal Transcription Project, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2012

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Yo soy Colorado: Three collaborative Hispanic cultural heritage initiatives, Beverly B. Allen, Dana EchoHawk, Rhonda Gonzales, Fawn-Amber Montoya, and Mary M. Somerville

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Supporting informed learners in the 21st century, Christine S. Bruce, Hilary Hughes, and Mary M. Somerville

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Sources: Movies in American History: An Encyclopedia (Review), Robin Imhof

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Cultivating community, promoting inclusivity: collections as fulcrum for targeted outreach, Michelle M. Maloney

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iPads to Enhance User Engagement During Reference Interactions, Michelle M. Maloney and Veronica A. Wells

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SAGE’s White Paper on discoverability in the Twenty-First Century: Collaboration opportunities for publishers, vendors, and librarians, Mary M. Somerville

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Appreciative Inquiry: A transformative approach for initiating shared leadership and organizational learning, Mary M. Somerville and Marical Farner

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Improving the discoverability of scholarly content in the Twenty-First Century: Collaboration opportunities for librarians, publishers, and vendors, A SAGE White Paper, Mary M. Somerville, Barbara J. Schader, and John Sack

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John Muir in the Study commons: A Case Study in the Aesthetic and Educational Impact of Art in the Library, Shan Sutton and Robin Imhof

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Hunting for QR Codes: Linking Students to the Music Collection, Veronica A. Wells

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Cruising in Muir’s footsteps, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2011

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Library space planning: A Participatory Action Research approach, Mary M. Somerville and Margaret Brown-Sica

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Recuerdos hablados /memories spoken: Toward the co-creation of digital knowledge with community significance, Mary M. Somerville and Dana EchoHawk

Concert Programmes, Veronica A. Wells

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Muir’s Yosemite Earthquake, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2010

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From information to learning commons: Campus planning highlights, Mary M. Somerville and Navjit Brar

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Rethinking libraries in terms of learning and working collaboratively: An interview with Mary Somerville, Mary M. Somerville, Ivan Gaetz, and Janet Lee

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Information in context': Co-designing workplace structures and systems for organisational learning, Mary M. Somerville and Zaana Howard

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Online Inventory of Muir Papers is Updated, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2009

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Sources: LGBTQ America Today: An Encyclopedia (Review), Robin Imhof

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Collaborative design: An SSM-enabled organizational learning approach, Anita Mirijamdotter and Mary M. Somerville

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A user-centered and evidence-based approach for digital library projects, Mary M. Somerville and Navjit Brar

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John Muir’s Stickeen of Martinez, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2008

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Sources: British Film Noir Guide (Review), Robin Imhof

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Collaborative design: A learner-centered library planning approach, Mary M. Somerville and Lydia Collins

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Systems thinking: An approach for advancing workplace information literacy, Mary M. Somerville and Zaana Howard

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The ETS iSkills TM assessment: A digital age tool, Mary M. Somerville, Gordon W. Smith, and Alexius Smith Macklin

Preparing a new generation of librarians to serve our communities, Mary M. Somerville and G. Yusko

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Badè and Wolfe Deciphered Much of Muir’s Handwriting, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2007

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Literature based scientific learning: A collaboration model, Susan L. Elrod and Mary M. Somerville

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Toward large scale assessment of information and communication technology literacy: Implementation considerations for the ETS ICT literacy instrument, Mary M. Somerville, Lynn D. Lampert, Katherine S. Dabbour, Sallie Harlan, and Barbara Schader

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Collaborative co-design: A user-centric approach for advancement of organizational learning, Mary M. Somerville and Mary Nino

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Eye of the Tiger: Books, Geography, Movies, and Mascots, Michael J. Wurtz

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Louie Muir’s One and Only Trip to Yosemite, Michael J. Wurtz

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Muir Journals, Drawings, and Photographs Available Online, Michael J. Wurtz

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Stockton State General Hospital and Insane Asylum: Documented, Michael J. Wurtz

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The Unfinished Story of Annie L. Muir, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2006

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Learning our way to change: Improved institutional alignment, Hiram L. Davis and Mary M. Somerville

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Sources: Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film (Review), Robin Imhof

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An interactive and iterative evaluation approach for creating collaborative learning environments, Anita Mirijamdotter, Mary M. Somerville, and Marita Holst

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John Muir Disrupts a Séance, Michael J. Wurtz

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Muir Visited the Calaveras Grove Twice, Michael J. Wurtz

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The Tramp’s Web Site is Revamped, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2005

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Review. Guide to the Gothic III, Robin Imhof

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Building on what we know: Staff development in the digital age, Mary M. Somerville, Malia E. Huston, and Anita Mirijamdotter

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Life after the reference desk: Co-creating a digital age library, Mary M. Somerville and Barbara Schader

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Rethinking what we do and how we do it: Systems thinking strategies for library leadership, Mary M. Somerville, Barbara Schader, and Malia E. Huston

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If you build it with them, they will come: Digital research portal design and development strategies, Mary M. Somerville and Frank Vuotto

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A Wealth of Muir on Wealth, Michael J. Wurtz

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Connected to John Muir, Michael J. Wurtz

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Sargent ‘Saw the Forest for the Trees’, Michael J. Wurtz

Submissions from 2004

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Gastrabulary: A Future Terminology of Eating, Ken Albala and Lisa Cooperman

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Review. Allen, Brooke. Artistic License: Three Centuries of Good Writing and Bad Behavior, Robin Imhof

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Review. Bad Boys: The Actors of Film Noir, Robin Imhof

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Review. Johnson, Sarah Anne, Conversations with American Women Writers, Robin Imhof

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Review. Mikhail, Mona N., Seen and Heard: A Century of Arab Women in Literature and Culture, Robin Imhof