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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:

  1. Library Instruction for Transfer Success (LIFTS) https://libguides.unf.edu/lifts
  2. Librarian Open Office Hours in Zoom on the Library Calendar https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/
  3. Pop Up Library Instruction in Writing Center and Student Academic support Services (soon to be in-Library) https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/
  4. Research Consultations https://unf.libcal.com/appointments/
  5. Ready for Research Badge https://badging.unf.edu/browse/osprey-digital-badges/courses/library-ready-for-research
  6. Research Module https://unf.libwizard.com/f/enc_2024
  7. 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

  1. 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.