Online Projects

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Research JumpStart
2007- .  This interactive page is designed as an introductory research portal for undergraduate students, providing quick links and easy access to central library resources, including the library catalog and ProQuest.  Additionally, almost every facet of the page is designed as a portable widget to be placed for use in other online environments, such as iGoogle.

Libraries Facebook Application
2007- .  Designed in collaboration with Penn State’s Department of Education Technology Services, this online application provides easy access to Libraries’ resources, including the catalog and ProQuest, from within the Facebook environment.  The application has been installed by over 1200 users, and is currently under assessment.

Pageflakes Course Pages
2007- .Customized pages for individual courses were created using Pageflakes, a Flash-based Web portal.  These pages provide easy access to a variety of library database interfaces and pertinent resource links within one convenient interface.  Custom pages were created for three individual courses in Fall 2007.  Student/instructor feedback on the pages was highly positive.

Communication Arts & Sciences Resources
2002- .  This site is the central portal for Penn State Communication Arts & Sciences resources, bringing together links to print and electronic library resources, as well as recommended web sites.  Through the use of individually scripted links, patrons at any of the 24 Penn State campuses can see which Communication Arts & Sciences titles are owned on their specific location.

Central PA K-16 Information Literacy Network
2005- .  Designed as a web-based portal for a network of area K-12, academic and public librarians, the site features recommended readings on K-16 collaboration, upcoming workshops, and more.

“How to Read a Newspaper” (Minute Module Instructional Tutorial
2004-2005.   Selected as a PRIMO (Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online) Site of the Month in 2005, this Flash tutorial helps students understand and appreciate the essential facets of a print newspaper.

The CAT (Penn State online catalog) Tutorial
2004-2005.  This Flash tutorial (newly revised and revamped in 2005) instructs library patrons in the basics of navigating Penn State’s online catalog, The CAT.