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Data Sharing, Mandates, and Repositories
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation defines and describes data sharing, reviews data management plans (DMPs), illustrates some best practices in data sharing and identifies data journals, papers and repositories.
Full Text: Data Sharing, Mandates, and Repositories Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian kpadron@fau.edu https://library.fau.edu Objectives: • • • • • • Review data managements plans (DMPs). Define data sharing. Describe the benefits and challenges of …
“We had to realize quickly how to do things virtually”: How faculty and staff at the Florida Atlantic University Libraries adapted work tasks to the COVID-19 pandemic
Type: Text
Year: 2022, 2022
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Edwards, Sheri, Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Poster presentation for Florida Library Association Annual Conference 2022, Ponte Vedra, Florida. By Sheri Edwards, Ph.D and Kristy Padron, MLIS.
Full Text: "We had to realize quickly how to do things virtually": How faculty and staff at the Florida Atlantic University Libraries adapted work tasks to the COVID-19 pandemic Sheri L. Edwards, Ph.D., University of Florida Kristy Padron, M.L.I.S., Florida Atlantic …
Introduction to Science and Its Information Sources (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Science)
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation briefly discusses the evolution and history of the scientific method, and then shows the various forms of scientific information sources that are available.
Full Text: Introduction to Science and Its Information Sources (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Science) Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Apollo 13 (1995) “Houston, we have a problem.” “Failure is not an option.” …
Deceptive or Predatory Publishers: What They Are and How to Evaluate Them
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Many are skeptical of Open Access because of the predatory or deceptive publishers that misuse this publishing model. This presentation defines deceptive publishers, their attributes, and ways to determine them. It also shows potential examples and solicitations to publish in them. Recommended for graduate students, undergraduate students interested in publishing, staff, and faculty.
Full Text: Deceptive or Predatory Publishers: What They Are and How to Evaluate Them By Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Objectives • Describe the broad background of the scholarly publishing business model and the …
Tips and Tricks: Backward and Forward Reference Searching
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation shows how to start backward and forward reference searching (also known as chain searching, pearl growing, or citation mining), and to use Web of Science, Google Scholar, and library resources to locate articles found in reference searching. Recommended for upper-level students and graduate students.
Full Text: Tips and Tricks for Backward and Forward Reference Searching Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Backward Reference Searching Backward reference searching is also known as chain searching, pearl growing, or …
Open Access (OA): Models for Publishing and Funding
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation describes the green, gold, and hybrid models of open access (OA), and also other frequently mentioned models. It also provides ways to fund or negotiate article processing charges (APC). Recommended for students or scholars interested in submitting their work in Open Access publishers.
Full Text: Open Access (OA): Models for Publishing and Funding Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Objectives Open Access (OA) • Introduce a definition of Open Access (OA) along with its background and characteristics. • …
Altmetrics: What They Are and How They Can Be Used
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation reviews bibliometrics, defines altmetrics, describes their purpose and use, and identifies commonly used altmetrics.
Full Text: Altmetrics: What They Are and How They Can Be Used By Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian kpadron@fau.edu https://library.fau.edu Objectives • Review bibliometrics to place altmetrics into context. • Define altmetrics, their purpose, and …
Finding Impact Factors and Other Journal-Level Metrics
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation defines bibliometrics, introduces types of journal-level metrics, outlines ways to find them, and describes issues regarding their use.
Full Text: Finding Impact Factors and Other Journal-Level Metrics Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian kpadron@fau.edu https://library.fau.edu I heard of the Eigenfactor, but… …what exactly is it? What if a journal doesn’t have an impact factor? I …
Backwards Design and Student Learning Outcomes in Library Instruction
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Notes from a workshop that introduces backwards design and student learning outcomes (SLOs) in library instruction. This includes recommended resources. Recommended for librarians and other educators interested in course design.
Full Text: Backward Design and Student Learning Outcomes in Library Instruction By Kristy Padron Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Backward Design & Student Learning Outcomes in Library Instruction Objectives 1. Participants will be able to …
Library Presence in a Nursing Faculty Online Teaching Module
Type: Text
Year: 2020, 2020
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation discusses library particpation in an online module for nursing students at Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing with the objective of developing their students’research skills, which will be applied to nursing practice and to keep abreast of the constant updates to knowledge in their field. more
Full Text: Library Presence in a Nursing Faculty Online Teaching Module By Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian Florida Atlantic University Libraries kpadron@fau.edu https://library.fau.edu/staff/kpadron Presented at Association of College and Research …
Can I post my article on ResearchGate? Possibilities for sharing your work
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: The internet has made sharing information very easy, yet sharing isn't as straightforward. Many academics share their copyrighted work on scholarly collaboration networks such as ResearchGate and others which may not follow the terms of their Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA) and may receive takedown notices as a result. This presentation suggests ways to share work and publications while… more
Full Text: Can I Share My Work or Post it on ResearchGate? Possibilities for Sharing Your Publications Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Objectives • Introduce the motivations and ways published work is shared • Define …
PRISMA and Systematic Reviews
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: This presentation briefly describes systematic reviews, their development, and overall steps. PRISMA is introduced as a guideline with elements to include in a health sciences systematic review. It includes extensions, a flow chart diagram, and other recommendations in creating a quality systematic review. Finally, systematic review tools are identified. Recommended for students, staff, and… more
Full Text: PRISMA and Systematic Reviews Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Objectives: • Define the systematic review and its purposes in the nursing profession. • Outline the overall steps involved in a systematic review. • …
Plagiarism: What it is and how to minimize it
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Plagiarism is more than copying and pasting, and the reasons why it's done may be surprising. This presentation explains plagiarism, why it matters, and ways to minimize it from happening when writing or using information. Recommended for all students, staff, and faculty. more
Full Text: Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Minimize It Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Objectives • Explain the importance of (Unsplash.com) ethical behavior. • Define plagiarism and its forms. • Outline ways to minimize …
Systematic Reviews: Finding High Quality Information for Evidence or Support
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: A brief overview of the purposes, steps, and considerations in systematic reviews. Recommended for students, staff, and faculty in nursing or other health sciences.
Full Text: Systematic Reviews Finding High Quality Information for Evidence or Support Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu Scenario 1: Graduate Student • He completed a state of the science report after completing a literature …
Types of Literature Reviews
Type: Text
Year: 2023, 2023
Member of: FAU College Collections
Contributors: Padron, Kristy
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University Digital Library
Description: Not all literature reviews are alike! See the differences between 5 commonly done reviews: scoping, state-of-the-art or science, narrative review, systematic review, and meta-analysis. Recommended for graduate students or those assigned to do a literature review.
Full Text: Types of Literature Reviews Kristy Padron, MLIS Associate University Librarian https://library.fau.edu What will we be learning? • Distinguish various types of reviews, their purposes, and their characteristics. Image source: Review and typewriter, by …