http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3023 David and Lorraine Cheng Library Special Collections Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:43:58 GMT 2026-03-27T06:43:58Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3476 Title: Explorations Authors: David and Lorraine Cheng Library Description: William Paterson University research and scholarly publications compiled for the annual "Explorations" authors reception. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3476 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z 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. Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3465 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. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3436 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3434 Title: Explorations Authors: David and Lorraine Cheng Library Description: William Paterson University research and scholarly publications compiled for the annual "Explorations" authors reception Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12164/3434 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z