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Love Data Week: 3 Presentations from Research Data Services
No full textJoin us in celebrating Love Data Week with a series of short, practical presentations led by the library’s Research Data Services team. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us on February 11 from noon to 1 P.M., either in person or via Zoom, for three focused sessions designed to support research, teaching, and data-informed scholarship.
Presentations
Omer Farooq: Stats Test Matchmaking: Finding the Right Statistical Analysis for Your Data
“What statistical analysis should I use?” is a common question among researchers. Selecting an appropriate statistical test can be challenging, especially when navigating unfamiliar methods. This presentation introduces SAGE Research Methods’ Which Stats Test tool, a guided resource that helps users identify suitable statistical analyses by answering a series of targeted questions. Additional resources for supporting analysis write-ups will also be discussed, along with ways these tools can be integrated into research support and instruction.
Jennie Tobler-Gaston: Make Your Graphs and Tables Accessible
Graphs, charts, and tables are essential tools for communicating research findings—but only when they are accessible to all users. This presentation examines why accessibility is a critical component of effective data visualization and demonstrates practical strategies for creating accessible graphs and tables. The session aligns with current ADA guidelines and emphasizes inclusive practices that broaden the reach and impact of scholarly communication.
April Griess: Enhancing Image Accessibility with AI
Accessible images are a key component of inclusive digital scholarship. AI-powered tools can assist in creating text-based descriptions that convey the meaning of visual content to a wide range of users. This presentation demonstrates how to generate accurate image descriptions and alternative text using the ASU Image Accessibility Generator and Microsoft Copilot, highlighting practical applications for teaching, research, and online publishing
Developing the Ability to Arrange for Jazz Ensembles
Full text linkThis capstone consists of six jazz arrangement projects of increasing complexity that were done in the spring semester of 2024 by myself. The six arrangements have been attached via pdf in the sequential order they were created throughout the semester. Each attached arrangement includes a word schematic detailing what each section of the song is specifically doing from an arranging perspective, a score that lines up each instrumental part acting as a roadmap for the songs, and individual parts for each instrument so that the songs can be played by ensembles equipped with the proper instrumentation. The first two projects were done entirely by hand with pencil and paper while the last four were done with a music notation software called Finale. For the sake of organization and readability of the large files, a table of contents is attached underneath the introductory paragraph that lines up with the pages on the actual pdf file, detailing where each arrangement begins. The introductory document also provides some context about what jazz arranging entails, a brief reflection on the overall process, and brief descriptions of each arrangement along with what makes each arrangement stand out
EMPOWER YOUTH SUMMIT 2024: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SHAPING THEIR COMMUNITY
No full textYoung people’s voices are underrepresented in research, policy, and program development. Stereotypes about youth (e.g., immature, lazy, undisciplined) often lead to their exclusion from conversations about issues that impact their lives. Despite common stereotypes, youth can, and do, produce trustworthy, valid and easy to understand research (Ozer et al., 2020). And, when included, young people contribute innovative ideas that assist in generating meaningful change in their environments. Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) is one framework that provides young people with an opportunity to be change agents by participating in the research process. It is designed to empower youth by allowing them to share their expertise while serving as co-researchers with adults. YPAR has been used to successfully influence policy and practice across multiple environments
SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? WHY NEBRASKA’S RURAL VETERAN TEACHERS CHOSE TO REMAIN IN THEIR POSITION
No full textWhere have all the teachers gone? This is the question that school districts nationwide have been asking in recent years as the country faces a continued shortage of highly qualified K-12 educators. To date, much of the research has focused on the reasons why teachers are leaving the profession and why prospective teachers elect for other vocations altogether. Increased public scrutiny, criticism of public education from politicians, demanding working conditions, lack of financial and/or professional support, and burnout are all common culprits. Yet there remains a core population of, admittedly aging, veteran teachers who have persevered, thus begging the question: “Why did you stay?” This study examines the stories of veteran, rural Nebraska secondary school teachers gathered through semi-structured interviews to answer this question. Analysis of their interview transcripts generated common themes around what teachers themselves attribute to the reason why they stayed when so many others did not. The results offer perspective to current educational administrators, school boards, teacher preparatory schools, and even politicians on what conditions to cultivate to help more teachers answer the question “Should I stay or should I go?” with the former option instead of the latter
LGBTQIA2S+ Communities in Rural Nebraska
No full textNote: This is a zine.
LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, families, and communities exist everywhere. This includes rural and non-urban spaces. There were many groups and organizations that provided belonging and events for LGBTQIA2S+ people in Nebraska\u27s rural areashttps://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/prideandjoy/1003/thumbnail.jp
Nebraska\u27s LGBTQIA2S+ Laws and Politicians Timeline
No full textNote: This is a zine.
The legal system in the United States has a long history of discrimination towards the LGBTQIA2S+ community. This was no different in Nebraska. Beginning in the seventies and continuing today, people have been advocating for protections for the LGBTQ+ community and electing representatives of the community to office.
While there have been setbacks, there has also been considerable progress in these goals. This timeline is by no means a comprehensive list of the policies, people, and officials that impacted the LGBTQ+ community in Nebraska.https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/prideandjoy/1004/thumbnail.jp
Fact Book, Academic year 2024
No full textThe Fact Book presents important campus information in data tables and charts. Included are details regarding students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Generally, data are broken out by college, rank, level, gender, age and ethnicity for both spring and fall semesters, past to present. There are a few academic year tables that include information on tuition & fees, student credit hours by program, and degrees conferred. We wish to thank the many individuals and departments at the University for their contributions to the Fact Book
Subjectivity and Decolonisation in the Post-Independence Novel and Film
No full textThis is a book review of Sarah Jilani, Subjectivity and Decolonisation in the Post-Independence Novel and Film (Edinburgh University Press, 2024)
Kindness in Action: Leveraging Qualitative Data to Assess and Enhance a Library\u27s Physical and Digital Space
No full textThe University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library has a history of conducting kindness audits that evaluate our physical space. The “Kindness Audit” has been an internal effort to reflect on how welcoming, accessible, and responsive our library environment is to all who use it. In Fall 2024, a working group reimagined this effort with a broadened lens: incorporating the physical space, the welcoming atmosphere, and the usability of the library website.
This presentation outlines the process and purpose of this updated audit. We designed and distributed a qualitative observation paper survey for our physical space and the option of a physical or Qualtrics survey for the website portion, inviting anonymous feedback from all library employees—faculty, staff, and student workers. We also partnered with Dr. Parker Krieg’s service-learning class, whose students contributed valuable insights by completing partial surveys. Flyers with QR codes and links to the website survey were posted near computers and printers, encouraging a wide range of participation. Each member of the working group also completed the survey to model engagement and bring their own insights into the conversation. We received 16 paper surveys, five of which filled out the website portion and 17 Qualtrics surveys returned.
Survey participants were asked to observe and reflect on multiple areas: all three public floors of the library, the staff-only workspace, and the library’s website. Responses focused on how each space felt in terms of comfort, accessibility, noise levels, usability, and overall atmosphere. Data were compiled using Excel to track common themes, and comments were analyzed in Word for qualitative patterns.
The importance of this work lies in the library’s commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for all students, faculty, staff, and community member, especially in a time when those efforts feel under attack. We’ll share how we synthesized the feedback into a clear report with recommendations, and how this process serves as a model for infusing equity, empathy, and community care into everyday library decision-making