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Pennsylvania Dutch powwower Nelson D. Rehmeyer was murdered in 1928. The Philadelphia Record called the murder trial “the weirdest and most curiously fascinating [trial] in the history of modern jurisprudence.” Because Rehmeyer's killers feared he was practicing witchcraft against them, the trial captured national attention – and nearly destroyed the practice of powwow, a Pennsylvania Dutch healing tradition. This episode features Patrick Donmoyer, Director of Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University; Daniel Harms, translator and editor of Der Lange Verborgene Freund (The Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman) and Associate Librarian, SUNY College at Cortland; Thorn Nightwind, Initiated Witch & Powwower; and Robert Phoenix, Powwowe, and author of 'The Powwow Grimoire'. Learn more at https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/.
WILLIAM BADKE - ENGAGING FACULTY IN TEACHING RESEARCH PROCESSESWilliam Badke grew up in Kelowna, BC, Canada. After completing a B.A. at the University of British Columbia in 1971 and a Master of Divinity (1975) and Master of Theology (1977) he taught at a college in Nigeria, West Africa for two years before returning to teach at Northwest Baptist Theological College in Vancouver, BC. In 1985 he earned a Master of Library Science degree at the University of British Columbia and currently serves as Associate Librarian for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Information Literacy at Trinity Western University, in Langley, BC. He has published extensively in the area of information literacy as well as fiction and spirituality. His column on information literacy (Infolit Land) appears every two months in Online Searcher and, as of 2023, in Computers in Libraries.MR. BADKE'S ABSTRACTToday's information landscape, whether popular or scholarly, has been radically transformed by the World Wide Web. This has provided significant benefits to human freedoms, education, and development. Yet our knowledge base overall is uneven in quality and possesses a significant power to mislead us. Yet academia has failed to understand that today's education must include a strong program that will increase the ability of students to handle information and do research. This is not a remedial task but a detailed one that is akin to learning a new language. To achieve these student skills, faculty members in concert with librarians, must rethink the way they educate their students. This is an urgent matter in the theological setting where searching for and knowing the truth is paramount.STACY A. TRASANCOS, PH.D. - HOW TO RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE IN THE LIGHT OF FAITHStacy Trasancos has a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University and worked as a senior research chemist for DuPont before converting to Catholicism. She left her career to stay home with her children. In those years, she earned a M.A. in dogmatic theology and published five books on the integration of science and theology. Dr. Trasancos teaches online science and theology courses for Seton Hall University, Holy Apostles College and Seminary, and Belmont Abbey College and is a Fellow of the Word on Fire Institute. She is, at last, pursuing a second M.A. in systematic philosophy.DR. TRASANCOS' ABSTRACTThis brief presentation will show you how to navigate scientific literature that is published in global scientific journals by scientists in various fields so that you can determine for yourself the research methods and conclusions. Often in the faith and science dialogue, secondary sources in popular magazines or news outlets present a biased version of the scientific literature. A Catholic scholar can more accurately assess scientific claims by reading the scientific literature him- or herself. The reports are much easier to navigate once you understand their structure. If you can read Aristotle and Aquinas, you can read modern scientific papers.
GRACE AGNEW; Novelist, (Sanctuary) (A new novel on #CLIMATECHANGE ); Special Advisor for Strategic Initiatives and Analytics, Alexander Library, #Rutgers University GRACE AGNEW; Novelist, (Sanctuary) (A new novel on CLIMATECHANGE ); Special Advisor for Strategic Initiatives and Analytics, Alexander Library, #Rutgers University Grace Agnew is a nationally recognized data specialist and Associate #Librarian for Rutgers University for the past 17 years. She has advised the National Science Foundation and its grantee universities and others on large-scale data projects, including those that monitor large ecosystems. She is the recipient of over $12 million in federal grants for data research projects. Agnew is the author of three well-received nonfiction books on data management: Digital Rights Management, Getting Mileage out of Metadata, and Online System Migration Guide. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. CONTACT: Email: agnewsanctuary@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceagnew/ AMAZON SANCTUARY NOVEL LINK: https://amzn.to/3Cat6DM Journey: As part of my work as a research data specialist, I worked with some of the greatest academic minds in the country who were collecting data on the physical and biological status of the earth. They were talking seriously about the extinction level crisis of global warming in the 1990s, before Al Gore's foundational documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, raised public awareness. But nobody was listening. And even today, not enough people are listening. Why is this? I believe it is because scientists are trained to report even the most horrific truths expertly and dispassionately. Despite what they are telling us, we are soothed by their calm, scientific reporting. We believe someone, somewhere, behind the scenes, is fixing things, averting the danger. And to some extent, this is true. Organizations like the National Science Foundation are awarding grants and scientists are making critical discoveries about new methods to sequester carbon, break down toxic plastics, and grow food in deserts. But an extinction level crisis requires civilization-level response. We can't be saved by scientists. We have come together to save ourselves. We are not dinosaurs. We are the most intelligent, resilient species on the planet. And we can see the crisis coming. In fact, we are already dealing with the crisis in small and large ways every day. In conversations with scientists, it was suggested to me that one thing we might do is build enclosed environments to protect ourselves against a collapsing climate while we develop strategies to heal the climate where we can. This was the genesis of my book Sanctuary. Sanctuary is an enclosed, technologically sophisticated environment, where the fortunate few are hiding from what the planet has become. But are sanctuaries enough? I wanted to do two things: show what the planet might become and how we might deal with it and show real people--people you recognize, not beautiful, not strong, not courageous, but ultimately heroes because they rise, even if reluctantly, to the challenge. I wanted to show YOU. I wanted you to see yourself and to see that you are strong enough, and smart enough, to face climate change and do your part to make things better, Sanctuary makes the case that maybe the fortunate few can hide, but not forever. We have to face the damage we have done and recognize that the climate is not our enemy but our partner through its resiliency and responsiveness to the steps we take. Not everyone will survive, but some of us, hopefully enough of us, will.
This special episode combines all of the stories from Season 6…“African American Periodicals and Print History” – Dr. Brenna Wynn Greer, Associate Professor of History at Wellesley College“Marketing Books with Peasant Models” – Dr. Sky Michael Johnston, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG), Mainz“A Late Medieval ‘How To’ Book” – Dr. Melissa Reynolds, Perkins-Cotsen Postdoctoral Fellow in the Society of Fellows at Princeton University“Paper and Books in Early Modern Europe” – Dr. Daniel Bellingradt, Professor at the Institute for the Study of the Book at Erlangen-Nuremberg University“Creating the Images in Early Modern Printed Books” – Jessie Wei-Hsuan Chen, PhD candidate in the Department of History and Art History at Utrecht University“Books, Translations, and Audiences” – Dr. Samuel B. Keeley, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG), Mainz“Religion and the Business of Books” – Dr. Scott McLaren, Faculty Member in the Graduate Programs in Humanities and History and Associate Librarian in the Scott Library at York UniversityEpisode transcript:https://skymichaeljohnston.com/90secnarratives/
Why do people read comics or graphic novels? Is there a distinction between the two? Who reads comics? This episode delves into the world of comic reading to explore why comics hold such attraction for not just children and teens, but adults and seniors. We make a case that comics have a place for the entertainment, education, and edification of children and adults. Episode Guests Ms Felicia Low-Jimenez, Children’s Book Author and Founder of Difference Engine Mr CT Lim, Educator and Country Editor for International Journal for Comic Art Ms Teo Xing Zhi, Associate Librarian, NLB Ms Sarah Mounsey, Director of Libraries at Dulwich College (Singapore) Mr Tay Tze Ern and Ms Tay Min Ern To find out more about the National Library Board comic and book offerings, you may refer to the following websites: https://childrenandteens.nlb.gov.sg www.facebook.com/publiclibrarysg/ To read more about comics, you can explore the following links curated by Teoh Yong Qin: A Brief History of Comics and Graphic Novels The Power of Comics How Comics Help Students Learn Better comix.sg, an online database of Singapore comic creators See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lost in the Stacks: the Research Library Rock'n'Roll Radio Show
image: Cover of Code for America's Qualitative Research Practice Guide Guests: Aditi Joshi, Code for America Senior Qualitative Researcher, and Rebecca Blakiston, User Experience Strategist and Associate Librarian at the University of Arizona Libraries Playlist at: https://www.wrek.org/?p=35248 First broadcast Nov 20, 2020 "It's really important to recognize the intense emotions that research participants might be undergoing, and also the ways that creates vicarious trauma in the researchers themselves."
In this episode of The Two Wings Seminar, William Badke, Associate Librarian for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Information Literacy at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, speaks on Teaching Research Design. (September 28, 2020)
In this episode of The Two Wings Seminar, William Badke, Associate Librarian for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Information Literacy at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia, speaks on Teaching Research Design. (September 28, 2020)
On this episode of Learning Matters, Darcy Gullacher, Bill Badke, and Qinqin Zhang (Norma Marion Allow Library) discuss the role of the Library as nexus – a joining place serving scholarship, teaching and learning. Darcy Gullacher was born and raised in Calgary, AB. He completed a B.A.R. at Rocky Mountain College, a B.A. at The King’s University College, and an M.L.I.S. at the University of Alberta. Prior to joining TWU, he served at Alberta Bible College and Rocky Mountain College, both in Calgary, AB, and Briercrest College and Seminary in Caronport, SK. He has served as the University Librarian at Trinity Western University since January, 2019.Bill Badke grew up in Kelowna, BC. After completing his B.A. at UBC, he took an M.Div. and M.Th. at Northwest Baptist Seminary, before working with his wife at a Bible college in Nigeria for 2 years, where he taught biblical studies. On return, Badke taught theology for Northwest Baptist Seminary, completed his M.L.S. and returned to Northwest as a librarian. Since 2000, he has been TWU’s Associate Librarian for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Information Literacy.Qinquin Zhang serves as Assistant Librarian: Information Literacy, E-Learning, and E-Resources and holds degrees in B.Eng. Computer Science in Information Engineering (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), M.Sc. Instructional Technology (Lehigh University) and M.L.I.S. Library and Information Science (British Columbia).Norma Marion Allow Library – Trinity Western University. https://www.twu.ca/libraryTWUSpace – TWU Institutional Repository https://libguides.twu.ca/twuspace University of Calgary: Visualization Studiohttps://library.ucalgary.ca/guides/digitalprojects/campusprojects?tag_id=52619Online Searcher: Information Discovery, Technology, Strategies http://www.infotoday.com/onlinesearcher/ University of Calgary: Visualization Studiohttps://library.ucalgary.ca/guides/digitalprojects/campusprojects?tag_id=52619Support the show (https://www.twu.ca/donate-now)
The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach reaches out to inspire, inform, and create a delightful quality of life. Let's get expansive and make some soundwaves. Haven't you heard? Libraries aren't that quiet anymore. Voices from the Stacks empowers library users by sharing their stories. In this podcast, you'll meet and get to know our staff and our community members and maybe even find your next great read. In our very first episode Teen Librarian, Sophie, and Associate Librarian, Amris, go into the digital recording studio to talk about how libraries made an impact on their lives and helped them become lifelong readers. They also discuss their reading goals last year. Hispanic Outreach Librarian, Tara, talks with technology librarian Stephen about his goal of reading the top 100 books as chosen by viewers of PBS's The Great American Read. Stephen found that audio books were helpful while commuting to work and caring for a newborn at home. Tara also speaks to volunteer Sister Vivian who helped to facilitate the Community ID of the Palm Beaches ID Drive which provides a reliable form of ID useful for law enforcement, health centers, schools, businesses, and more. Sister Vivian discusses her reading habits, her book club, and how she loves to come to the library to smell the books. Reference Librarian, Emily, speaks with participants of Millennials Ruin a Book Club who talked about how joining the book club helped to expand their reading horizons. Reference Librarian, Bethany, then invites listeners to join the book club. Children's Librarian, Kristine, was the host and editor for this episode. Music by Ketsa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voices-from-the-stacks/message
Welcome to ATG the Podcast! I’m Leah Hinds, Executive Director of the Charleston Conference, and I’m happy to welcome two guests to the podcast today. Stephanie S. Rosen is a librarian scholar who brings insights from disability studies—and its intersections with feminist, queer, and critical race studies—into library administration and digital scholarship. She is Associate Librarian and Accessibility Specialist at the University of Michigan Library and holds a PhD in English from University of Texas at Austin. Stephanie is the author of the upcoming title for the Charleston Briefings series, "Accessibility and Publishing". She’s also presenting on the same topic at the upcoming Charleston Conference in just a little over a week! Matthew Ismail will be interviewing Stephanie. Matthew is the Director of Collection Development at Central Michigan University, and editor in chief of the Charleston Briefings. Thanks so much to both of you for being here with us today! Now I’ll turn it over to Matthew and Stephanie for the interview. And thanks also to all of our listeners for tuning in. We’d love to hear from you. If you have questions or comments about today’s show, or suggestions for future podcast topics or speakers, please get in touch. You can use the Contact form on the podcast website, atgthepodcast.com, or you can email me directly at leah@charlestonlibraryconference.com. Links mentioned in the interview: Guidebooks BISG Quick Start Guide to Accessible Publishing Describing Visual Resources Toolkit Accessible EPUB 3 Disability and Higher Ed Negotiating Disability: Disclosure and Higher Education Legal Lainey Feingold Legal Updates Disability Studies Disability Studies Quarterly Canadian Journal of Disability Studies
Guest host Troy Swanson chats with William B. Badke, Associate Librarian at Trinity Western University, Canada, about fake news. William B. Badke is Associate Librarian at Trinity Western University, Canada, with responsibility for information resources and research training at the Associated Canadian Theological Schools. He is author of numerous articles and the widely used textbook, … Continue reading 113: William Badke
June 2, 2015. Introductory remarks to a day-long meeting on the challenges and solutions of collecting and preserving email. As memory institutions increasingly process born-digital collections, one thing is clear: processing digital collections increasingly involves working with large quantities of complex email messages and their attachments. Workflows, toolsets and policies for accessing and preserving email archives are emergent and changeable. Co-sponsored with the the National Archives and Records Administration. Speaker Biography: Mark Sweeney is Associate Librarian for Library Services at the Library of Congress. Speaker Biography: Paul Wester is Chief Records Officer of the US Government for the National Archives and Records Administration. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7068
Deirdre Lawrence has been the Principal Librarian at the Brooklyn Museum since late 1983. Before coming to the Brooklyn Museum, she was Associate Librarian at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She received her M.L.S. from Pratt Institute and studied art history on the graduate level. Deirdre tells us how she became a librarian at the Brooklyn Museum and why the profession appealed to her so much in the first place. We talk about the Museum’s collection. How the collection is built and how they acquire their artist books. We also wonder if Deirdre has a personal favourite within the collection. And because she is working with and around books all day, we’re curious what her personal collection consists of. Recorded at the Klingspor Museum – Symposium on the occasion of their 60th birthday – in Offenbach Germany. Brooklyn Museum :: Brooklyn Museum blog :: NYARC - New York Art Resources Consortium :: NY Times article :: video of â6 Empty Bookcasesâby Sjoerd Hofstra :: File Download (14:06 min / 20 MB)
Come celebrate this dynamic history, and look ahead to future innovations. In conjunction with the on-going exhibit at Moffitt Library showcasing American Cultures' distinctive curricular approach, this celebratory evening will feature Chancellor Robert Birgeneau, and a panel discussion with some of American Cultures' pioneering and award-winning faculty, led by Bill Simmons, the first director of the American Cultures Center. Tom Leonard, University Librarian, will kick off the event and will introduce the speakers, including: UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau Victoria Robinson, Academic Coordinator, American Cultures Center Corliss Lee, Associate Librarian & Librarian for American Cultures Center Professor (Emeritus) Bill Simmons, first director of the American Cultures Center, will lead a panel discussion with: Professor Mark Brilliant, Department of History Professor Waldo Martin, Department of History Professor Ingrid Seyer-Ochi, Graduate School of Education This program is proudly sponsored by the Free Speech Movement Café Educational Program Series, the UC Berkeley Library, the American Cultures Center and the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/news_events/fsmprograms/