http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3032 2026-03-27T02:31:28Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3465 Title: Person-Centered Appraisals for Encouraging Growth and Development Authors: Williams, Satasha; Zamora, Leah Marie; Matthew Hutchinson, Judy; Weiner, Nancy J. Abstract: The libraries of today are not just buildings that house books. Rather they are institutions where library staff champion efforts and initiatives to provide access to resources, support communities, promote literacy, and protect the public’s right to freedom of information. As the director of the Los Angeles County Library System Skye Patrick aptly noted, “Libraries are not about books, they’re about people.” Library staff build and sustain sound, interpersonal relationships with the public and the communities they serve. Library employees should therefore possess the appropriate social and interpersonal skills to serve their respective communities. Work practices should help library employees build and hone their interpersonal skills. A performance appraisal, although evaluative in nature, represents a model of communication that can provide opportunities to inspire employees and build upon their existing skills. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3436 Title: Inviting Knowledge: Enhancing Archival Discovery through Information Design Authors: Williams, David J. Abstract: Information design—incorporating research in graphic design, typography, visualization, and usability—is a user experience practice directly applicable to contemporary museums, libraries, and archives. Information design principles and guidelines improve engagement at every point of service, effectively and efficiently complementing the mission of knowledge organizations. This historical survey explores information design in the context of contemporary user experience design, and provides an overview of information design principles and guidelines developed over 40 years of research and professional application. Applying elements of information design to archival finding aids enhances usability, while also preserving descriptive and contextual structures. 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3294 Title: Power and Possibilities of Partnerships for Schools and Students Authors: Grimes, Neil D.; Cohen, Debra Matell Abstract: How can schools enhance learning and make 21st century knowledge development more meaningful for teachers and students? School leaders, including librarians, can easily tap into a variety of partnerships with community stakeholders to maximize results. 2022-09-28T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3076 Title: Real Men Read – A library led reading initiative program Authors: Grimes, Neil D. Abstract: The goal of the Real Men Read initiative was to provide Pre-K-6 students, especially boys, the opportunity to meet male mentors from the William Paterson University community who have a love of reading and learning. Mentors read grade appropriate books to Pre-K-6 classes in northern New Jersey school districts. The initiative was organized by the David and Lorraine Cheng Library and partnered with the university’s College of Education to identify and place mentors at nearby schools. The successful initiative brought mentors to different schools and elicited a positive response from all the elementary classes involved. 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z