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  • Engaging and Educating Students Worldwide

    Document thumbnail: Engaging and Educating Students Worldwide
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    Abstract: Can a library support an overseas program with a full-time librarian position? Can this position provide distant services successfully through e-learning techniques, social media and other methods? The answer is yes. As many American universities enroll students through a shared or global campus, librarians can play a vital role as the primary information and library services provider. The University of Cincinnati (UC) and Chongqing University, China (CQU) established the first shared engineering programs in China with mandatory co-operative education, the Joint Co-op Institute (JCI), in 2013. Students primarily receive on-campus instruction in China from JCI instructors; however, no UC librarian is onsite to provide dedicated support. In response, UC Libraries developed the new Global Services Librarian position as the lead presence for support of the Libraries’ growing global engagement and partnerships, especially with the JCI. This Librarian provides a full range of services, mostly at a distance, including instruction, outreach, and faculty support. This presentation will describe the development of the Global Services Librarian position, its roles in supporting the JCI, lessons learned in the first year of this position, and how this role could be adapted for other library environments.
    Creator/Author:
    Cheng, Hong
    Submitter:
    Hong Cheng
    Date Uploaded:
    06/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/26/2019
    Date Created:
    April 29, 2016
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

  • Global Librarianship: Perspectives and Trends

    Document thumbnail: Global Librarianship: Perspectives and Trends
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    As the opportunities and challenges raised by globalization become more a part of people’s everyday lives, colleges and universities are committed to providing their students with academic opportunities on a global scale. This has led academic libraries to focus their efforts on meeting the needs of their students and faculty at global campuses and study abroad sites. Also under the same trend, the number of global services/education librarians is on the rise with unique responsibilities and experiences. In this panel, we’ll be discussing: the similarities and differences between the global library services programs at our respective sites; the opportunities and challenges we’ve faced, including how to work with partners on main campus as well as overseas; discuss how global library services may be evolving in the future.
    Creator/Author:
    Cheng, Hong; Wharton, Lindsey, and Perkins, Daniel
    Submitter:
    Hong Cheng
    Date Uploaded:
    06/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/26/2019
    Date Created:
    December 5, 2016
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

  • Service Excellence in Global Librarianship: Perspectives and Trends

    Document thumbnail: Service Excellence in Global Librarianship: Perspectives and Trends
    Type:
    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    As the opportunities afforded by globalization expand, colleges and universities are committed to providing students with academic opportunities on a global scale. This has led academic libraries to focus efforts on meeting the needs of students and faculty at global campuses and study abroad sites. In this panel, we’ll be discussing the similarities and differences between our global library services programs and the opportunities and challenges we’ve faced, with practical advice on working with partners on-campus and overseas. This will be an interactive session where the audience will work towards formulating and refining global initiatives based on institutional needs.
    Creator/Author:
    Tang, Neely; Cheng, Hong; Wharton Lindsey, and Perkins, Daniel
    Submitter:
    Hong Cheng
    Date Uploaded:
    06/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/26/2019
    Date Created:
    April 13, 2018
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

  • Beyond Social Media: A Current View of the Digital Marketing Landscape in Libraries

    Article thumbnail: Beyond Social Media: A Current View of the Digital Marketing Landscape in Libraries
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    There has been a lot of discussion and application of social media marketing in libraries. Not surprisingly, many libraries manage multiple social media accounts on top of traditional marketing strategies. However, not many libraries have developed a strategic digital marketing strategy that synthesizes areas such as video marketing, email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), mobile marketing, and even outreach through traditional marketing channels. These additional digital marketing channels are equally as important as social media, yet play different roles in attracting, retaining, and engaging users. As users spend an increasing amount of time online searching, it is essential for them to identify the right library resources in a search engine, find the right event in their email and social media, and develop a sense of loyalty through valuable content generated in videos and blogs. Planning for channel overlap as well as users that a campaign may have missed is an essential part of this strategy. This paper is intended to provide an overview of the multi-channel digital marketing landscape and its application in libraries. Recommended actions are provided as well.
    Creator/Author:
    Cheng, Hong
    Submitter:
    Hong Cheng
    Date Uploaded:
    06/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/26/2019
    Date Created:
    August 24, 2018
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

  • Top Three Challenges Working with Chinese Partners

    Document thumbnail: Top Three Challenges Working with Chinese Partners
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    If your organization is interested in establishing and developing a joint international program in China, it is inevitable to face both manageable risks and unpredictable changes. There are mainly three types of challenges. ● Political impact on travel and visa application: the 2017 re-election in China and leadership change in the United States affect how efficient for both sides to visit each other and stay for work. ● Technology restriction on teaching and communication: While the fast internet speed and open internet are taken for granted in the US, technological difficulties in China can be a barrier for effective teaching and communication. ● Censorship: In China, censorship is always a challenge, especially in the current state. Be proactive to work effectively within the constraints. The presenter is intended to share some experience and best practice based on a successful joint institute between University of Cincinnati and Chongqing University. As the first coop based program in China, the program continues to be a leading model in international engineering education.
    Creator/Author:
    Cheng, Hong
    Submitter:
    Hong Cheng
    Date Uploaded:
    06/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/26/2019
    Date Created:
    November 1, 2018
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

  • Looking to the Current and Future of Global Librarianship Today: Global Library Services Discussion Group Online Open House

    Media thumbnail: Looking to the Current and Future of Global Librarianship Today: Global Library Services Discussion Group Online Open House
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    Media
    Description/Abstract:
    The Global Library Services Discussion Group welcomes all interested colleagues to join us in a discussion about serving our library users in a global setting. This will be an opportunity for audience members to discuss challenges and opportunities they are facing, and give their perspectives on what the most important developments are in this field. From online instruction and reference services strategies, to access and inclusion challenges in serving our users across many time zones, all topics are welcome for discussion. Members of the Global Library Services DG will be on hand to lend their own perspectives in this very important discussion.
    Creator/Author:
    Hickok, John; Hubenschmidt, Holly; Cheng, Hong, and Perkins, Daniel
    Submitter:
    Hong Cheng
    Date Uploaded:
    06/26/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/26/2019
    Date Created:
    June 3, 2019
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International

  • Data of SysML Modeling Mistakes

    Generic Work thumbnail: Data of SysML Modeling Mistakes
    Type:
    Generic Work
    Description/Abstract:
    Data extraction results of a systematic mapping on the SysML modeling mistakes
    Creator/Author:
    Alenazi, Mounifah; Niu, Nan, and Savolainen, Juha
    Submitter:
    Nan Niu
    Date Uploaded:
    06/16/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/30/2019
    Date Created:
    2019-06-15
    License:
    Open Data Commons Open Database License (ODbL)

  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR CONTINUOSLY REFRESHING A TACTILE DISPLAY

    Document thumbnail: DEVICE AND METHODS FOR CONTINUOSLY REFRESHING A TACTILE DISPLAY
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    Document
    Description/Abstract:
    A tactile display apparatus renders information to a user, and comprises multiple braille cells attached adjacent to each other along a predefined path, a set of pins housed within the braille cells, and a set of pin holders inserted on the braille cells. The braille cells are moved periodically at a predefined speed via a driving assembly. The pins are selectively actuated by actuators, where the linear motion of the braille cells allow the user to contact the pins to read the information represented by the arrangement of the pins. The pin holders are moved along a defined path to contact the pins, and each pin holder comprises a rigid body and multiple elastic rings attached along the rigid body. The number of elastic rings is equal to the number of pins to allow the pin holder to selectively hold or release a pin.
    Creator/Author:
    Azamfar, Moslem
    Submitter:
    azamfamm@mail.uc.edu
    Date Uploaded:
    06/14/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/14/2019
    License:
    All rights reserved

  • Moshrefifar and Azamfar method, a new cycle counting method for evaluating fatigue life

    Article thumbnail: Moshrefifar and Azamfar method, a new cycle counting method for evaluating fatigue life
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    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    It is shown in present study that Rainflow method is unable to accurately estimate fatigue life ofcomponents under random loading, almost always. The inconsistencies between results of Rainflowmethod and hysteresis curve are also discussed. Alike the Peak counting method, it is shown that Shadowmethod doesn’t consider the possibility of deformation within individual cycles. Hence, Moshrefifar andAzamfar method is proposed as a novel technique having accurate results in different analytical condi-tions which are in good consistence with results obtained from hysteresis curves. Authors finally proposean algorithm as well as a C language program for this method.
    Creator/Author:
    Moshrefifar, Masoud and Azamfar, Moslem
    Submitter:
    azamfamm@mail.uc.edu
    Date Uploaded:
    06/14/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/14/2019
    License:
    All rights reserved

  • Simple Formulae for Control of Industrial Time Delay Systems

    Article thumbnail: Simple Formulae for Control of Industrial Time Delay Systems
    Type:
    Article
    Description/Abstract:
    Control of time delay integrating systems is a challenging and ongoing research. In this paper a new structure for control of stable and integrating time delay systems is presented. The control design process is as simple as selection of some constant gains, for which simple formulae are introduced. The design methods are derived analytically, while no fractional approximation for the time delay term of the plant transfer function is used. Simulation, as well as, experimental studies reveal the exceptional effectiveness of the proposed methods in achieving a robust and well-performing tracking, even when the plant pure time delay is very large. © 2016, Brazilian Association of Computational Mechanics. All rights reserved.
    Creator/Author:
    H. Davaie Markazi, Amir and Azamfar, Moslem
    Submitter:
    azamfamm@mail.uc.edu
    Date Uploaded:
    06/14/2019
    Date Modified:
    06/14/2019
    License:
    All rights reserved