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Item Open Access Item Open Access Item Open Access Developing and Implementing 3D Printing Services in an Academic Library(University of Regina Library, 2016-03) van der Ven, GillianThis paper describes the implementation of 3D printing at the University of Regina Library and details successes, failures, and modifications made to better provide 3D printing services. This paper outlines one academic library’s experience and solutions to offering 3D printing for university patrons.Item Open Access Exploring Faculty and Instructors' Perceptions and Use of Open Textbooks: Preliminary Results(University of Regina Library, 2016-01) van der Ven, Gillian; van Ginneken, Michelle; Winter, ChristinaItem Open Access Web vs. Native Applications: Best Practices and Considerations in the Development and Design of Web Applications(University of Regina Library, 2015-11) Nowlan, GillianThis paper will look at the differences between native and web applications and look at some of the best practices for building web applications.Item Open Access Pinterest as a Tool: Applications in Academic Libraries and Higher Education(University of Regina Library, 2014-08) Hansen, Kirsten; Nowlan, Gillian; Winter, ChristinaThis article will look at how the University of Regina Library is currently using Pinterest to engage and interact with the University community. This social tool has not only appealed to librarians, but educators as well. Pinterest is starting to have an impact on the way educators teach and present information and ideas to their students. This article will look at the process that the University of Regina Library underwent in creating a Pinterest account: beginning with copyright considerations and questions used to determine whether content can be added; moving to the launch of the account and adjustment of how it is used, including a list of best practices coming from the research; and ending with potential usage in terms of teaching both within the library and for faculty and staff.Item Open Access Not Playing Second Fiddle: A Librarian as Adjunct Professor for a University Music Department(University of Regina Library, 2013-07) van der Ven, GillianThis paper will look at one librarian’s experience as an adjunct professor in an academic music department, including the process of becoming an adjunct professor, some of the challenges this can bring, and the different ways it can impact and benefit relationships with students and faculty members.Item Open Access OER and Academic Libraries(University of Regina Library, 2013-07-15) Nowlan, GillianItem Open Access Hot Topics for Music Librarians: Session Highlights from CAML 2011(University of Regina Library, 2011-07) Nowlan, GillianNew topics and themes from the CAML conference.