Breaking Down Barriers for Student Parents and Caregivers with Family-Friendly Library Spaces

Abstract

In 2016, J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte opened a reservable study room where student parents and caregivers can study with their children on campus. In 2018, the library opened a second family-friendly study room to meet the needs of our growing campus community. To inform the room design, the library conducted a mixed methods research study that included a user survey, an examination of room reservation and usage data, and one-on-one user interviews. This paper focuses on the user-centered design process used to inform the development of the second, family-friendly, library study room.     

Data Visualization as Participatory Research: A Model for Digital Collections to Inspire User-Driven Research

The emerging creative practices of digital collections are increasing in prominence thanks to the access to, and appeal of, data visualizations. Interactive data visualizations, such as a map, timeline, chart, graph, or artist’s rendering of data, enable users to pursue their own research interests within a collection and participate in new areas of research. Use of these data visualizations enhances the scope of the collection and enables a modern and diverse thematic collection to emerge. This article considers the question: Does the addition of data visualizations affect how users participate with a research collection? Impacts on collection development, application of user-centered design, and analysis of users’ exploratory strategies are discussed. Examples of data visualizations used in digital humanities projects and digital collections are presented as case studies.     

Diversity Literary Awards: A Tool for Assessing an Academic Library’s Collection

Abstract

Diversity literary awards and other sources were used to create a list of high-quality titles written by and about underrepresented groups. This list was used to assess the diversity and inclusiveness of the library collections of a land-grant university in the Pacific Northwest and compare it to peer institutions. Gaps in the collection and acquisition processes were identified and will be used to improve the processes to increase the number of diverse titles added to the library’s collections.     

体育院校专项课程评分采用标准正态变量评分方法的探讨

目前体育院校专项课程普遍采用选修制,由于学生选修项目和任教老师评分标准存在差异,不同专项的学生专项评分缺乏统一的标准和尺度,专项课程评分的科学性和公正性得不到保证,影响到奖学金评定工作和专项课程的教学质量。专项课程评分应采用标准正态变量评分方法,不断促使体育专业学生专项评定工作的科学化、定量化。     

中华民族传统体育--在休闲时代体现文化多样性

体育进入休闲,是社会和谐发展和小康生活质量提高的标志。在休闲时代开展体育活动,其重要特征是满足人们的个性需要,提供多样化的运动休闲元素。民族体育由于能够体现文化的多样性,将重返世界体育舞台,尽显本土的文化魅力。中华民族所创造的民族民间传统体育,承载着东方人特有的与自然和谐同步的休闲娱乐观,在休闲时代将获得新生的土壤,极大丰富和充实由西方体育独领风骚的当代体育,也将为中华民族文化的世纪复兴写下浓重一笔。     

对语文教学方法的几点思考

语文教学内容的多样性决定了教学方法应是多种多样的 ,所选择的教学方法好坏关键要看教学效果 ,某种教学方法在实践中应用的成功与否更多地取决于教师的学识水平。     

浅析赫尔德思想中的多样性统一特点——以其语言、文化及民族思想为例

启蒙时代思想家赫尔德没有沉醉在知识和理性带给人们希望的幻影之中,而是冷静地对当时启蒙理性主义进行反思,力求开创出一个多样性、多元化的时代。同时,赫尔德认为,这些对浪漫主义运动有着重大指导意义的多元化思想都有其统一性,因为,真正的统一性只有在差异性中才能体现出来。     

五口通商时期外商在华经营策略述论

五口通商，是外商在华拓展经济活动的有利时机。从商品采购，商品销售，市场竞争及市场导向等方面看，外商对经营策略是相当重视的。不过，这一时期外商经营策略仍存在着不少问题。外商是否因时因地调整经营策略，关系到外商在华发展与兴衰。     

试论有效教学的生命特征

教学是学校的生命力和灵魂所在,有效教学又是教育工作者执着追求的目标,教学惟有充分体现生命的自由性、完整性、多样性、美丽性以及成长性等重要特征,才是真正意义上的有效教学。     

文化全球化的基本原则——“和而不同”研究反思

我国学界关于文化全球化的基本原则——"和而不同"的研究对于建构文化全球化的基本游戏规则,避免矛盾冲突,维护各个民族国家文化的独立性、主权和尊严,发展、繁荣人类文化,以及进一步弘扬中华民族优秀的传统文化,都具有重要意义。但这一研究存在着不足之处,需要开拓深化。