Beth Ashmore

electronic resource management, library accessibility, instructional design and training, ORCID, negotiation, metadata

Beth Ashmore is a librarian interested in electronic resource management, metadata, instruction design and training in library technical services. She is the co-author of the book The Librarian's Guide to Negotiation.

Works (30)

Updated: December 19th, 2024 10:00

2024 conference paper

Standards Quiz Show: An Introduction to Using Standards in Serials & Electronic Resources Work

Standards Quiz Show: An Introduction to Using Standards in Serials & Electronic Resources Work. NASIG Proceedings, 38(0).

By: B. Ashmore n , J. Montavon-Green * & M. Ragucci *

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 15, 2024

2022 chapter

Growing a Technical Services Learning Culture at NC State University Libraries

In I. M. Givens & S. Slutskaya (Eds.), Transforming Technical Services through Training and Development. ALA Editions.

By: B. Ashmore , M. Collins, X. Song & L. Whittenberger

Contributors: B. Ashmore , M. Collins, X. Song & L. Whittenberger

Ed(s): I. Givens & S. Slutskaya

Source: ORCID
Added: April 11, 2023

2022 chapter

Project Management with a Lowercase “p”

Project Management with a Lowercase “p.” In E. German & J. Ballestro (Eds.), Project Management in Technical Services: Practical Tips and Case Studies. ALA Editions.

By: B. Ashmore , M. Collins & L. Whittenberger

Contributors: B. Ashmore , M. Collins & L. Whittenberger

Ed(s): E. German & J. Ballestro

Source: ORCID
Added: April 11, 2023

2021 journal article

Knowledge Bases: The Heart of Resource Management

The Serials Librarian, 80(1-4), 117–121.

By: E. Levkoff Derouchie, B. Ashmore*  & E. Van Gorden

TL;DR: The session included a conversation regarding how leveraging knowledge bases can aid librarians in improving resource discovery within their own libraries and ultimately decrease the amount of time spent on metadata workflows. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 21, 2021

2021 chapter

Life cycle package management for print and electronic resources: Cross-training a customer-oriented technical services team

In Advances in Library Administration and Organization (Vol. 42, pp. 83–102).

By: B. Ashmore* , M. Collins, C. Hutchins*  & L. Whittenberger

Contributors: B. Ashmore* , M. Collins, C. Hutchins*  & L. Whittenberger

TL;DR: This chapter will outline AD staff ownership of packages; the associated tools and technologies used for support; and discuss lessons learned to illustrate how other libraries might transform their electronic resource management operations by using a package management strategy. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 22, 2021

2020 journal article

An Accessibility Survey of Libraries: Results, Best Practices, and Next Steps

The Serials Librarian.

Beth Ashmore

TL;DR: In 2019, the LYRASIS consortium surveyed its large network of more than 1,000 member galleries, libraries, archives, and museums to discover how these member institutions are approaching accessibility. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2019 journal article

ORCID Pop-ups: Starting Small to Disseminate at Large

Serials Review, 45(3), 160–162.

By: B. Ashmore n  & L. Argabright *

Contributors: B. Ashmore n  & L. Argabright *

author keywords: faculty outreach; ORCID; pop-ups; scholarly communication
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13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2017 journal article

Reviews

Serials Review, 43(3-4), 306–313.

By: B. Ashmore* , S. Johnson, C. Johnson & A. Prieto

TL;DR: In this review, Beth Ashmore and Scott Johnson review The Purpose-Based Library and Catherine Johnson reviews Teaching Information Literacy Reframed: 50+ Framework-Based Exercises for Creating Information-Literate Learners. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2017 journal article

The Purpose-Based Library: Finding Your Path to Survival, Success and Growth

Serials Review.

Contributors: B. Ashmore 

TL;DR: A wealth of experts now provide very specialised advice on preservation issues relating to different materials and media, ranging from paper objects and books to textiles and paintings, which makes this a comprehensive, one-stop reference resource. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 2, 2023

2017 journal article

The Read Feed—Reviews

Serials Review, 43(1), 104–109.

By: B. Ashmore* , M. DeMars & S. Tusa

Contributors: B. Ashmore* , M. DeMars & S. Tusa

author keywords: book reviews; library management; library consortia; mashups
TL;DR: Beth Ashmore and Michelle DeMars review Library Consortia: Models for Collaboration and Sustainability and Sarah Tusa reviews Library Management in Disruptive Times: Skills and Knowledge for an Uncertain Future. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2016 journal article

From scraps to reams to mobile screens? An update on printing services in academic libraries

College & Undergraduate Libraries, 23(1), 28–43.

By: B. Ashmore* , S. Morris * & L. Cantwell *

Contributors: B. Ashmore* , S. Morris * & L. Cantwell *

author keywords: Academic libraries; green libraries; mobile technology; printing services; scanners; service assessment; sustainability; user behaviors
TL;DR: How libraries are choosing to fund printing services as well as how technology, such as scanning and mobile devices, has changed the way printing services are provided are explored. (via Semantic Scholar)
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2016 conference paper

Gender & Negotiation

Gender & Negotiation. Electronic Resources & Libraries. Presented at the Electronic Resources & Libraries Conference, Austin, Texas.

By: J. Grogg & B. Ashmore 

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 20, 2021

2016 journal article

Troubleshooting Electronic Resources with ILL Data

The Serials Librarian, 70(1-4), 288–294.

By: B. Ashmore*  & D. Macaulay

TL;DR: Using interlibrary loan (ILL) data on requests for materials available online, the electronic resources staff at the Samford University Library detected problems with the implementation of their new link resolver. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2015 journal article

Identifying and Troubleshooting Link-Resolution Issues with ILL Data

Serials Review, 41(1), 23–29.

By: B. Ashmore* , E. Allee* & R. Wood *

Contributors: B. Ashmore* , E. Allee* & R. Wood *

author keywords: knowledge bases; Interlibrary Loan; troubleshooting; Link resolution; workflow
TL;DR: For the 2012/2013 school year, the Samford University Library looked at data on interlibrary loan request data to determine where their new link resolver and knowledgebase needed further customization to improve the user experience. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2014 journal article

The Swets Trap: Understanding the Past to Create the Future

Serials Review, 40(4), 235–237.

By: M. Collins, J. Grogg, B. Ashmore*  & S. Davis

Contributors: M. Collins, J. Grogg, B. Ashmore*  & S. Davis

TL;DR: Although this editorial focuses specifically on the Swets event, the special issue as a whole explores other areas challenging the serials landscape from innovations in the publishing world to evolved concepts of description through linked data or knowledgebase data to questions about acquisitions practices for journal packages. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2013 journal article

Riding the eBook Wave

Against the Grain, 17(1).

By: J. Grogg * & B. Ashmore* 

Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2012 journal article

Gateway to Good Negotiation: From Computer Mediated Communication to Playing Hardball

The Serials Librarian, 62(1-4), 183–188.

By: J. Grogg, S. Morris, B. Ashmore*  & J. Langendorfer

Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2012 book

The Librarian's Guide to Negotiation

Beth Ashmore

Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2009 chapter

Google Book Search libraries and their digital copies

In W. Miller & R. M. E. Pellen (Eds.), Googlization of libraries. Routledge.

By: J. Grogg & B. Ashmore 

Ed(s): W. Miller & R. Pellen

Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2008 journal article

Creating a Library Resources Tool for WebCT

Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 13(2-3), 197–207.

By: B. Ashmore*  & L. McNeal*

TL;DR: This article provides an example for academic librarians and other educational service providers to create simple portable learning modules of resources for implementation in WebCT, a popular course management system. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2008 journal article

Google Book Search Libraries and Their Digital Copies

Journal of Library Administration, 47(1-2), 125–140.

By: J. Grogg * & B. Ashmore* 

Contributors: J. Grogg * & B. Ashmore* 

author keywords: Google; Google Book Search; digitization; libraries
TL;DR: The Google Book Search Library Project has partnered with an array of impressive libraries, including Harvard University, the University of California System, University of Michigan, and the New York Public Library to further book digitization. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2008 chapter

Partnering with the Patron

In M. Collins & P. L. Carr (Eds.), Making the transition from paper to electronic journals and resources. New York: Routledge.

By: B. Ashmore  & J. Szurek

Ed(s): M. Collins & P. Carr

Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2008 journal article

Partnering with the Patron

Managing the Transition from Print to Electronic Journals and Resources: a Guide for Library and Information Professionals. https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/30373091/

Contributors: B. Ashmore  & J. Szurek

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Source: ORCID
Added: October 2, 2023

2006 journal article

Creating Easy to Update Subject Guides Without Using a Database

College & Undergraduate Libraries, 13(1), 53–57.

By: L. Northrup* & B. Ashmore* 

Contributors: L. Northrup* & B. Ashmore* 

author keywords: Server Side Include Statements; pathfinders; Web design
TL;DR: Abstract Server Side Include Statements or SSIs provide a way to create online pathfinders that are easily maintained without using a database. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2006 journal article

Sexy Like CSI

College & Undergraduate Libraries, 13(2), 47–48.

By: B. Ashmore* 

Contributors: B. Ashmore* 

author keywords: Humor; librarianship; television
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2004 journal article

Library virtual tours: A case study

Research Strategies, 20(1-2), 77–88.

By: B. Ashmore*  & J. Grogg *

TL;DR: This article is a case study of the creation of a virtual tour for a university library and is intended to provide others interested in creating avirtual tour of their library the opportunity to learn from the mistakes and successes of fellow librarians. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2004 journal article

Selected List of Periodicals on the Great Plains States and Their Culture

The Serials Librarian, 45(3), 49–82.

By: L. Delgado* & B. Ashmore* 

TL;DR: An annotated list is presented describing fourteen periodicals that cover significant aspects of the Great Plains states and their culture in whole or in part. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2002 journal article

From Scraps to Reams: A Survey of Printing Services in Academic Libraries

College & Research Libraries, 63(4), 342–352.

By: B. Ashmore*  & S. Morris *

Contributors: B. Ashmore*  & S. Morris *

Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2002 journal article

Mia in the Conference Room

College & Undergraduate Libraries, 9(1), 19–22.

By: A. Murphy * & B. Ashmore* 

Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

2002 journal article

Up a Creek? Here's a Paddle

Community & Junior College Libraries, 11(1), 45–56.

By: B. Ashmore* 

TL;DR: This article provides resources for those library instructors who find themselves teaching even though they have only minimal formal training in the field of education in the areas of learning theory, technology use and teaching/presentation style. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
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4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 11, 2022

Employment

Updated: September 22nd, 2023 07:51

2019 - present

NC State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Associate Head, Acquisitions & Discovery (Serials) University Libraries

2005 - 2019

Samford University Birmingham, Alabama, US
Librarian, Metadata Librarian for Serials & Electronic Resources University Library

2003 - 2005

Samford University Birmingham, Alabama, US
Assistant Librarian, Reference/Instruction Librarian University Library

2001 - 2003

Mississippi State University Mississippi State, Mississippi, US
Assistant Professor, Instruction Librarian Mitchell Memorial Library

1999 - 2000

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Illinois, US
Graduate Assistant Commerce Library

Education

Updated: September 22nd, 2023 07:51

2016 - 2017

Samford University Birmingham, Alabama, US
Master of Science in Education Instructional Design and Technology

1999 - 2000

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Illinois, US
MS Library & Information Science

1995 - 1998

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, Illinois, US
BA English & Creative Writing

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