The Instruction Request Podcast is a biweekly audiovisual broadcast hosted by Virtual Learning Librarian Beryl White-Bing and Instruction Librarian Lauren Odom at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida.
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Instruction Request, Episode 6, Introducing Library VR Champion
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In this episode of Instructions Request, (Recorded on Halloween 2024), Beryl White-Bing the Virtual Learning Librarian and Lauren Odom, the Instruction Librarian discuss Librarian Open Office hours and Pop Up Library Instruction, which are ways students can get on the spot help from a one of the Instruction Librarians.
Lauren Odom goes over the Research Question of the Day and warns about checking AI resources for article titles and resources and making sure there are no “Hallucinations.” Also, talked about is the new Primo Research Assistant and how to use it.
What’s happening in the VLC? Team building. One VR experience that Beryl talks about is Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, which can has one person in VR and the others outside of VR with a Bomb defusal manual.
Beryl introduces a new segment called, Library VR Champion. The very first Library VR Champion is Dr. Kevin Pfeil, assistant professor of computer science. Dr. Pfeil discusses his role in VR with research and instruction and the importance of the VLC at the University of North Florida.
Important links in this episode
How to get help form a Librarian https://libguides.unf.edu/c.php?g=1369681&p=10120989
Research Assistant (Beta) in OneSearch - https://unf-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup
Artificial Intelligence Library guide https://libguides.unf.edu/AI
Library VR Champion -Dr. Kevin Pfeil https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/N01539231
Keep Talking and No Body Explodes https://store.steampowered.com/app/341800/Keep_Talking_and_Nobody_Explodes/
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• University of North Florida's Library home page - https://www.unf.edu/library/
• The Virtual Learning Center - https://libguides.unf.edu/VLC
• Recorded and edited by Andy Rush at the UNF Center for Instructional Research and Technology. https://www.unf.edu/cirt/creative-Vid...
• The Instruction Request Image: Chatgpt. (2024). Chatgpt (Plus). https://openai.com/chatgpt/
• The Instruction Request theme song: Udio. (2024). Udio. https://www.udio.com/
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Instruction Request Podcast, Art History & Humanities, Episode 5
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In episode 5 of the Instruction Request Podcast, Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian, and Lauren Odom, the Instruction Librarian, review the Research Question of the Day, discuss usage of the ARTstor Database, explore a few of the Arts and Art History virtual reality experiences available in the Virtual Learning Center at the Thomas G Carpenter Library. Lauren also shares how to navigate to the Art and Art History Library Guide.
On the next episode, Beryl and Lauren discuss the research question of the day, the new Research Assistant (Beta) in OneSearch, and Beryl shares many of the Art and Art History virtual reality experiences available in the Virtual Learning Center.
- Research Assistant (Beta) in OneSearch - https://unf-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/researchAssistant?vid=01FALSC_UNF:UNF
- ARTstor - https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https://www.jstor.org/site/artstor/
- Art and Art History Library Guide - https://libguides.unf.edu/art
Virtual Reality titles reviewed:
- Baalbek Reborn: Temples - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1370800/Baalbek_Reborn_Temples/
- Dreams of Dali - https://store.steampowered.com/app/591360/Dreams_of_Dali/
- IL DIVINO: Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling in VR - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1165850/IL_DIVINO_Michelangelos_Sistine_Ceiling_in_VR/
- Mona Lisa: Beyond The Glass - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172310/Mona_Lisa_Beyond_The_Glass/
- Nefertari: Journey to Eternity - https://store.steampowered.com/app/861400/Nefertari_Journey_to_Eternity/
- The Night Cafe: A VR Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh - https://store.steampowered.com/app/482390/The_Night_Cafe_A_VR_Tribute_to_Vincent_Van_Gogh/
- VersaillesVR | The Palace is Yours - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098190/VersaillesVR__the_Palace_is_yours/
- Google Earth VR - https://store.steampowered.com/app/348250/Google_Earth_VR/
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Instruction Request Podcast, Chemistry resources in the library, Episode 4
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In episode 4 of the Instruction Request Podcast, Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian, and Lauren Odom, the Instruction Librarian, review the Research Question of the Day, and cover Chemistry databases and VR resources. Lauren addresses questions from the LibChat regarding RefWorks and shows a video of how to delete duplicate records. Beryl and Lauren talk about how to use RefWorks and encourage users to contact Beryl for RefWorks tips.
Lauren reviews the Chemistry database Sci-Finder n and features brief tutorial videos for how to access the database and how to navigate the interface. Beryl discusses the Virtual Reality experience Nanome VR, a chemistry VR, that allows for virtual group collaboration. Users can build chemical structures and a variety of other things in Nanome. The VLC currently holds a license for the free version of the software, but we encourage students and faculty to use the experience for a license that allows for more features.
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The Instruction Request Podcast; Challenges and Content Creation; Episode 3
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In episode 3 of the Instruction Request Podcast, Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian, and Lauren Odom, the Instruction Librarian, discuss challenges and content creation. Lauren discuss PICOT questions that have come through the library chat. The librarians encourage students needing PICOT support to schedule a research consultation with UNF librarians. Lauren and Beryl talk about the new EBSCOhost interface, and Lauren explains how to navigate the platform from the library webpage to search for resources. Beryl and Lauren then discuss content creation in the VLC and the Augmented Reality Jazz Experience located on the 3rd floor of the library. Beryl explains the Eartha White Experience, a VR experience that highlights a community activist local to Jacksonville, Florida. The project was a collaboration with the Earth M.M. White Museum, the VLC, and our Special Collections department in the Thomas G. Carpenter library which houses some of her artifacts.
On the next episode, Beryl and Lauren discuss the research question of the day, the Chemistry database Scifinder-n, and the Chemistry VR experience NANOME VR.
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The Instruction Request Podcast, Episode 7, Fall 2024 Recap and Mindfulness
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
This episode of the Instruction Request Podcast recaps all of the initiatives launched this Fall 2024 semester by the Library Instruction Team, the OneSearch Research Assistant, the Academic OneFile Database, Mindfulness Resources for Faculty Staff and Students, the Library VR Champion, Dr. Sydney Brammer, and special thanks to everyone who has helped us put the Podcast together.
All the Instruction Initiatives introduced during Fall Semester:
- Library Instruction for Transfer Success (LIFTS) https://libguides.unf.edu/lifts
- Librarian Open Office Hours in Zoom on the Library Calendar https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/
- Pop Up Library Instruction in Writing Center and Student Academic support Services (soon to be in-Library) https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/
- Research Consultations https://unf.libcal.com/appointments/
- Ready for Research Badge https://badging.unf.edu/browse/osprey-digital-badges/courses/library-ready-for-research
- Research Module https://unf.libwizard.com/f/enc_2024
- The Instruction Request Podcast Playlist on the Thomas G Carpenter Library YouTube Channel and in Digital Commons
- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBz242sKNw-HwACu-HCm2IPhJx_w9MWkI&si=OuwsRCsKXndaHPpM YouTube
- https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/instructionpodcast/ - Digital Commons
- ACRL Framework LibGuide- https://libguides.unf.edu/ILF/home
Library Resources in this episode:
- The OneSearch Research Assistant- https://unf-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search
- Academic OneFile Database https://go.gale.com/ps/dispBasicSearch.do?userGroupName=jack91990&prodId=AONE
Mindfulness Resources in the Thomas G Carpenter Library
- Mindfulness Library Guide https://libguides.unf.edu/Mindfulness
- Library Liaison Library guide https://libguides.unf.edu/faculty/liaisonlist
- PBS Video Collection Database https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvideo.alexanderstreet.com%2Fchannel%2Fpbs
Rest & Relax in the VLC Mindfulness VR Experiences
- Dances with Butterflies VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/893640/Dances_with_Butterflies_VR/
- Cosmic Flow VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/1267950/Cosmic_Flow_A_Relaxing_VR_Experience/
- Meditation VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/1301850/Meditation_VR/
- Marvelous Machine VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000510/The_Marvellous_Machine/
Mindfulness on the DHI meta Quest 2s in the VLC
- Mindway-Mindfulness meditation sleep ASMR https://www.meta.com/experiences/mindway-mindfulness-meditation-sleep-asmr/5978805525464490/
- Flowborne VR-Biofeedback Breathing meditation https://www.meta.com/experiences/flowborne-vr-biofeedback-breathing-meditation/4997438576996478/
- Float VR https://www.meta.com/experiences/floatvr-relaxation-and-focus-sleep-anxiety-adhd/5716140881752678/
- Levitate https://www.meta.com/experiences/levitate/5789914391024814/
- Self-Illumination https://www.meta.com/experiences/self-illumination/7828268683904960/
- Mindfulness Meditation XR https://www.meta.com/experiences/meditation-xr-mindfulness/7400763553312894/
- Happy Run https://www.meta.com/experiences/happy-run/6087191044742594/
- Maloka https://www.meta.com/experiences/maloka/4014704425248676/
The Library VR Champion is Dr. Sydney Brammer of the UNF School of Communication. https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/N01559769
- After Solitary VR Experience https://store.steampowered.com/app/650460/After_Solitary/
- Step to the Line| VR for good https://about.meta.com/community/vr-for-good/step-to-the-line/
The UNF VR Club Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unfvrclub/
- Beat Saber VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/620980/Beat_Saber/
- Vail VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/801550/VAIL_VR/
SHOUT OUTS:
- Thank you to Andy Rush at the Center for Instructional Research and Technology Creative Services https://www.unf.edu/cirt/creative-Video-Audio.html
- Thank you to Robin McNeil, the Thomas G. Carpenter Library Systems Specialist. https://www.unf.edu/library/index.html
- Thank you very much Niam Jones, video production manager at the Center for Instruction Research and Technology. https://www.unf.edu/cirt/creative-Video-Audio.html
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- University of North Florida's Library home page - https://www.unf.edu/library/
- The Virtual Learning Center - https://libguides.unf.edu/VLC
- Recorded and edited by Andy Rush at the UNF Center for Instructional Research and Technology. https://www.unf.edu/cirt/creative-Vid...
- The Instruction Request Image: Chatgpt. (2024). Chatgpt (Plus). https://openai.com/chatgpt/
- The Instruction Request theme song: Udio. (2024). Udio. https://www.udio.com/
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The Instruction Request Podcast: OneSearch & Gravity Sketch V Episode 2
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In episode 2 of the Instruction Request Podcast, Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian, and Lauren Odom, the Instruction Librarian, discuss the projects and initiatives that are happening in the Instruction Unit. They recount the LIFTS (Library Instruction for Transfer Success) Open House held August 22, 2024, Librarian Open Office Hours, and the Ready for Research Badge. Lauren talks about OneSearch, our primary catalog for all library materials, and explains how to navigate from the library webpage to search for resources. Beryl and Lauren then discuss the various projects and initiatives that are happening in the Virtual Learning Center. Beryl explains the acquisition of a new Virtual Reality experience called Gravity Sketch, a 3-D graphic design platform that allows for collaboration in VR.
On the Next episode, Beryl and Lauren discuss the research question of the day, changes to a popular research platform, and the Eartha White Experience available in the VLC.
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Why are the librarians doing a podcast?
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In this first episode of the Instruction Request Podcast, Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian, talks about what the viewer or listener can expect from the broadcast. On each biweekly podcast, Beryl and Lauren Odom, the Instruction Librarian, will discuss Library resources and frequently asked questions from faculty, staff, and students that come up during library instruction or the library chat service. Plus, Beryl describes the Virtual Learning Center and where the VLC acquires most of its VR experiences. This episode also includes a brief view of the Library's homepage and the VLC's VR Library on Steam.
On the Next episode, Beryl and Lauren discuss the research question of the day, the Library catalog, Onesearch and Beryl talks about 3D and graphic design VR experiences available in the VLC.