Millard, John
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Item For Video Streaming/Delivery: Is HTML5 the Real Fix?
Millard, John; Tzoc, EliasThe general movement towards streaming or playing videos on the web has grown exponentially in the last decade. The combination of new streaming technologies and faster Internet connections continue to provide enhanced and robust user experience for video content. For many organizations, adding videos on their websites has transitioned from a “cool” feature to a mission critical service. Some of the benefits in putting videos online include: to engage and convert visitors, to raise awareness or drive interest, to share inspirational stories or recent unique events, etc. Along with the growth in the use and need for video content on the web; delivering videos online also remains a messy activity for developers and web teams. Examples of existing challenges include creating more accessible videos with captions and delivering content (using adaptive streaming) for the diverse range of mobile and tablet devices. In this article, we report on the decision-making and early results in using the Kaltura video platform in two popular library platforms: CONTENTdm and DSpace.Item Changing Roles for Libraries: Providing Implementation and Ongoing Support for a Shared ETD Center at Two Ohio Universities
Seeman, Corey; Millard, John; Santucci, LisaThrough statewide cooperative programs, Ohio academic librarians have found themselves taking on new support roles not traditionally associated with the library. With OhioLINK’s centrally managed electronic thesis and dissertations (ETD) center, librarians have taken on new roles. The presenters will examine their role in supporting the implementation and maintenance of the ETD center at Miami University and The University of Toledo. Learn about the cultural changes involved in moving from paper to electronic theses and dissertations. Discover new roles for librarians as facilitators of change, even outside the library.Item Talent Within: Building Library Leaders Through Staff Development
(2015-11-30) Natale, Jennifer; Millard, JohnStaff development is the cornerstone of a vibrant and responsive library system that meets the needs of today’s students. In lean times, spending effort on staff development can often be overlooked beyond the initial training of new staff members. We will share our development of two key staff training initiatives addressing first-year staff members and future library leaders. Semester-long, New Team Member Training focuses on group work and how individuals can be productive contributors to the library system. Year-long, Team Leader Training focuses on leadership development and the skills needed to lead our library into the future. We will share the structure and foundations of our trainings including how we incorporated diversity learning opportunities into our curriculum. We will also showcase our online resource to promote staff development for all levels of our organization. Participants will walk away with tangible ideas to implement on your campus.Item Open Educational Resources and their Implementation at Miami University
Waller, Jen; Bazeley, Jennifer W.; Abbitt, Jason; Bulanda, Ron; Cochrane, Bruce; Dahlman, Carl; Diekman, Amanda; Ferrell, Elizabeth; Fowler, Kirsten; Hall, Carrie; Hugenberg, Kurt; Ironstrack, Tamise; Millard, John; Modirrousta, Mostafa; Shoemaker, Katie; Vamosi, BrianaA white paper submitted on 9/8/2015 by the members of the 2014 –2015 Faculty Learning Community Exploring Open Educational Resources at Miami University. Covers OER definition, best practices, benefits and evidence, OER as a strategy to meet 2020 goals, implementing an OER culture at Miami University, and a preliminary plan.Item Skate to Where the Puck is Going to Be: Aligning Library Services to Faculty Teaching, Research, and Scholarship
(2012-10-26) Santucci, Lisa; Millard, JohnOverview of a new library service established in response to changing dynamics in academic libraries and faculty need in the digital age.Item Technical skills for new digital librarians
(2012-10-12) Tzoc, Elias; Millard, JohnThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the current technical skills being sought for digital librarian positions, as well as provide a basic exploration of the list of technical courses offered by major library school programs in 2010.