LUC 2024

As media and information landscapes change, so do the information seeking behaviors of the next generation. How do we meet students where they are and bridge the generational divide without being "cringe"? In our session, we will discuss how information seeking behavior is evolving, strategies for staying current (without losing your authentic self), and avoiding "the cringe." We will also provide real life examples from things we have tried in our programming and instruction sessions at LSU.

We'll present a practical look at a major, ongoing project we've been working on to make our databases easier for users to find. The project centers on the process of creating a customized taxonomy of subject tags and type tags and applying them to our databases. We'll discuss project organization, division of labor, creation of taxonomies, and systematic application of changes to over 1,000 different databases. We'll also touch on challenges and future plans for rewriting database descriptions.

This quick talk will highlight the critical importance of collaboration in grant writing, especially for libraries with limited capacity or small staff. Several areas will be discussed: leveraging expertise, strengthening connections, sharing strategies, and increasing funding opportunities. Examples of successful collaborative proposals will be shared.

In early 2024, I started the Nicholls Library's Twitch Channel. Through the process, I have learned a lot about streaming and outreach. Unlike the piece I wrote for Lagniappe, this presentation will be more focused on the logistics of streaming, the response to the streams, the many uses for streaming, and some general tips of starting new forms of outreach.

In the beginning, Digital Commons at Louisiana Tech was mainly used to host electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) for the Graduate School, but the scope of available materials is ever expanding. This presentation will trace Tech's experience with Digital Commons, from the beginning to the present, as well as how it has grown under the Library's management and our plans for its future growth in the interest of using the platform to its full potential.

In Fall 2023, the Board of Regents appointed a team to participate in AAC&U's Institute on Digital Equity and develop a toolkit for higher education institutions to implement sustainable digital inclusion initiatives. Our presentation will explore the toolkit's creation, best practices, and partnership strategies. Learn how academic libraries can use this toolkit to address digital disparities, improve outcomes for students, faculty, staff, and communities, and prepare for grant opportunities.