Library Link - AUC Faculty Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 1

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TERRENCE MARTIN TERRENCE MARTIN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, LEARNING & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH, LEARNING & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library welcomes Terrence Martin, who heads the Research, Learning, and Technology Services Department. He reports directly to the Library Director & CEO, Dr. Kimberley Bugg.

Terrence is originally from Laurinburg, North Carolina, and is a recent transplant to Georgia. He joined the Woodruff staff as the Assistant Director of Research, Learning, and Technology Services. He has worked in librarianship for 13 years. He is a proud HBCU alumnus, having attended North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Sociology. He later attended North Carolina Central University, where he received his Master’s degree in Library Information Science.

His research interests encompass both synchronous and asynchronous online instruction, with a focus on how library instruction can engage students and faculty online. "I am also fascinated by the intersection of library management and change management theory,

particularly how strategic changes within library operations can enhance service delivery, user experience, and adaptability in rapidly evolving information landscapes," he says. This includes exploring effective methodologies for leading change initiatives, understanding the role of technology in facilitating change and investigating the impact of organizational culture on the success of change management strategies in library settings.

Terrence is excited about the prospect of collaborating with the staff and students of AUC Woodruff Library. He aims to contribute to the library's mission by fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment supporting academic excellence and innovation.

Beyond his professional interests, Terrence is an avid gamer, a hobby that allows him to explore immersive virtual worlds. He also finds solace in fishing, a pastime that helps him unwind and connect with nature.

On a more hands-on note, he is deeply passionate about restoring his classic BMW 740i, a project that allows him to bring its vintage charm back to life.

Terrence Martin International Affairs & Studies, Anthropology, Kinesiology Sports Studies & Phys. Ed. tmartin@auctr edu

Brad Ost Religion, Philosophy, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Math bost@auctr.edu

Brian Briones Computer & Information Science, Dual Degree Engineering, Physics, Data Science bbriones@auctr.edu

Services Offered Course Reserves

Library Instruction

Purchase Recommendations

Research Consultations

Citation Guidance

Research Data Management

Scholarly Communications

Open Access Publishing

Open Educational Resources

Sharonda Brown Business, Accounting, Economics, Speech Communication & Theater Arts sbrown@auctr edu

Tiffany Atwater Lee Archival Materials, Instruction for Primary Resources and Library Collections tatwater@auctr.edu

Dr. Rosaline Odom Environmental Sciences & Studies, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Biology / Biological Sciences, Food Studies, Health Sciences rodom@auctr.edu

Jacquelyn Daniel Art & Art Fashion Design, Government Documents, Drama and Dance, Social Work jdaniel@auctr.edu

Monya Tomlinson Cinema, Television & Emerging Media (CTEM), Education, Journalism & Sports, Mass Media Arts, Psychology mtomlinson@auctr edu

Thomas Jackson History, African American Studies, African Diaspora, Political Science, Public Administration & Urban Studies tjackson@auctr.edu

Patrice Williams English, Music, Foreign & Modern Languages / Foreign Studies, Comparative Women’s Studies, Metaversity pwilliams@auctr edu

In response to the growing demand for access to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), the AUC Woodruff Library is excited to announce the acquisition of the America’s News Black Library in America database.

This valuable resource includes:

Over 4,500 news sources from across the U.S., including more than 100 titles from Georgia.

The Black Life in America Series 3, which covers Black issues, court cases, people, and events in U.S. history from 1976 to today, with daily updates.

This series supports diversity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives with direct access to the following resources:

America's News - 2024 Edition

Direct Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/easy-search?p=NewsBank Explore diverse perspectives, topics, and trends aligned with areas such as Political Science, English, Sociology, Humanities, Business, International Studies, and more. This resource provides reliable, credible information from a wide range of local, regional, and national news sources

Black Life In America, Series 3

Direct Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/?p=AAHX

This series documents the experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media from 1976 to the present.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution Collection

Direct Link: https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/browsemulti? p=NewsBank&t=favorite%3AAJCGAJCW%21Atlanta%2520JournalConstitution%2520Collection&action=browse

Access local news, events, and people in Atlanta with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Collection. Browse current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles, and exclusive online content. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Faculty and students can create personal folders to save their research using their institutional credentials to create an account.

If you have any questions about this resource or would like to schedule an instructional session, please email me at tjackson2@auctr.edu or call 404-9782064. You can also request course instruction here.

REMOTE ACCESS

“How Do I Log-In?”

To access Library services off-campus, when prompted, simply login using the same credentials used to access your campus account (your campus email address and password). Your campus login also allow you to use Library computers and WiFi while in the physical Library; reserve study rooms online, and access electronic Library materials when you are offcampus.

Passing It Forward Oral History Interviews

In collaboration with Spelman College Archives and the City University of New York (CUNY), the AUC Woodruff Library provides online access to oral history interviews from LGBTQ+ elders of color in our RADAR institutional repository.

Through their own voices and images, this Passing It Forward project links the personal stories of LGBTQ+ elders of color – those around 50 years old and above – to the political and social movements they are connected to. This collection consists of 150 interviews with LGBTQ+ elders of color conducted by interviewers of around college age.

These intergenerational conversations allow this growing and important population to reflect on their life and wisdom. By doing so, this project provides a venue to allow these individuals to educate and inspire.

Image Credit: Logo graphic, Passing It Forward Oral History Interviews, Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

The Aku Kadogo Collection

Born Karen Vest in Detroit, Aku Kadogo is a renowned director, performer, and educator. At NYU, she adopted her name and landed a role in "For Colored Girls."

Kadogo's acclaimed work spanned the globe, from Senegal to Australia where she lived for two decades. She directed seminal productions, taught at universities, and developed "rhythm science," highlighting the universal nature of music.

The Aku Kadogo Collection preserves her legacy, comprising personal papers, production materials, photographs, and audiovisual resources dating from 1978 to 2004. This collection celebrates Kadogo's lifelong commitment to elevating Black culture and experiences through her groundbreaking artistic and educational contributions.

Image Credit: Candid of Aku Kadogo from play, "For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf," undated.

Photo courtesy of the Aku Kadogo Collection, Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library

CLICK HERE TO VISIT COLLECTION

tech tip tech tip

With artificial intelligence (AI) in the news everywhere, faculty need to be versed in how it can be applied in academic research.

Here’s a list of Do’s & Don’ts for using AI to acquire research knowledge.

DO:

• Use AI to quickly locate relevant information in academic publications.

• Use AI to help you decide what passages to read in more detail.

• Use AI to compile relevant notes on a term or concept, or to answer a question.

DO NOT:

• Soley rely on AI-generated summaries without reading any original text.

• Simply take information or definitions from articles without considering the wider research aim and context of the study.

• Forget to do due diligence. Make sure to indicate passages or sentences as direct quotes when you save them as notes, to avoid issues of plagiarism later.

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