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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Episode 25 Nutrition and Dietetics
Lauren Odom and Beryl White-Bing
In this engaging episode, Lauren and Beryl explore the field of nutrition and dietetics research while showing students how to locate and identify primary research sources using UNF Library tools. The librarians break down common confusion between primary sources and primary research and offer practical, hands-on strategies for citation mining and database searching.
Listeners learn how to use OneSearch citation paths, Web of Science, CINAHL headings, and PubMed’s MeSH terms to track down original studies, evaluate evidence, and follow researchers’ work across publications. Lauren also spotlights library guides and databases curated by STEM librarian Sarah for students and faculty in Nutrition and Dietetics, including resources on AMA citation style, types and levels of evidence, and systematic reviews.
The episode continues with reminders about Library Open Office Hours (Monday–Thursday, 11 AM–1 PM, with expanded hours during finals) and Pull-Up-a-Librarian pop-ups the week before Thanksgiving, designed to provide quick in-person help for students.
Beryl then shares exciting updates from the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) — all 28 Meta Quest 3 headsets are now equipped with the Eartha M.M. White VR Experience, thanks to the help of UNF ITS’s Tim Hunter. Classes, clubs, and faculty are increasingly integrating VR into instruction, including the French Club’s upcoming session using Dynamic Languages VR. Beryl invites faculty to recommend immersive experiences related to their disciplines, reminding listeners that the VLC has a small budget for new app acquisitions (contact: LibraryVR@unf.edu).
To align with the nutrition and dietetics theme, Beryl highlights several VR experiences available through the Meta platform:
- 🥗 Augmented Food Exposure – A simulation for measuring emotional responses and binge-eating triggers
- 🍎 Nutrition Counselor VR – Training for dietitians and interns to develop patient counseling strategies
- 🦠 Kellogg Gut Health Bacteria Reef – An immersive “Magic School Bus–style” journey through the human digestive system
The episode concludes with a campus spotlight interview featuring Hilary Streifer, librarian for the newly opened Allen Lastinger Center for Florida History. Hilary introduces the center’s mission as a hub for Florida-focused scholarship, its collections of maps, manuscripts, and ephemera, and its welcoming reading space for quiet study and research.
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Episode 10 News Resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In Episode 10, Librarians from the Instruction Unit of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library talk about News resources and subscriptions available for faculty, staff, and students at the University of North Florida. Lauren Odom, the instruction librarian, and Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian, discuss the following resources:
Acceda Noticias Spanish language news from the U.S. and abroad. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com%2Fapps%2Fnews%2Fbrowse-multi%3Fp%3DAWNB%26t%3Dcollection%253AANOT%21Acceda%2BNoticias
Florida Times-Union: Full text of the Florida Times-Union from 1996 to current. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https://infoweb.newsbank.com/?db=FTUB
New York Times: Unlimited article access to NYTimes.com and access to the complete Times archive from 1851.https://libguides.unf.edu/az/new-york-times
Wall Street Journal: UNF students, faculty, and staff can access The Wall Street Journal through our University-wide academic site license after they set up an account. https://libguides.unf.edu/az/wall-street-journal-1
Jacksonville Business Journal and other Business Journals: Click on the link to create an account with your UNF email. https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/login?r=%2F#/
Meta Quest TV VR https://www.meta.com/experiences/meta-quest-tv/1931356740318898
YouTube VR https://www.meta.com/experiences/youtube/2002317119880945
Our Library VR Champion for this episode is Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Kailan Sindelar who has used the VLC while completing her research and who created the VR Experience Wetlands Walk .
Credits:
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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Episode 11: Geography and Geographic Information Systems resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In Episode 11, Librarians from the Instruction Unit of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library talk about Geography and Geographic Information Systems resources in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida. Segments include:
Research Question of the Day: What do I need to enter the Library and to checkout materials?
What's happening in Instructions: the Research Party, The Research Prize, Librarian Open Office Hours on the Library Calendar, Pop Up Library Instruction
Lauren walks us though the GeoRef Database http://search.proquest.com/georefmodule/science/accountid=14690 and, one of our Trial Databases Social Explorer https://www.socialexplorer.com/home
What's happening in the VLC:
new upgrades are coming
UNF VR Club new meeting date Fridays from 2pm-4pm.
Arkio VR https://www.meta.com/experiences/arkio/2280319701979278/
Our Library VR Champion for this episode is an Associate Professor of Geography and GIS in the Economics & Geography Department of the Coggin College of Business (CCB), Dr Chris Baynard who has brought his undergraduate and graduate class to the VLC to import images and object into VR.
Credits:
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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Episode 12 RefWorks, Acting and Theater resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In Episode 12: RefWorks, Acting and Theater Resources of The Instruction Request Podcast, Librarians from the Instruction Unit of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library talk about the RefWorks citation manager, Acting and Theater resources, plus we interview the English and Theater Instructor, Dr. Maureen E. McCluskey. All resources are available in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida.
Segments include:
- Research Question of the Day: "Does the Library have a resource citation manager like Endnote? Yes, it is called RefWorks!
- What's happening in Instructions: the DLC Library Research Prize deadline in March.
- Lauren walks us though the database Medici TV
- What's happening in the VLC:
- New upgrades are coming with a classroom set of the same headsets.
- Sweet Sorrow: Romeo & Juliet in Virtual Reality
- The Tempest VR
Our Library VR Champion for this episode is an Instructor with the Department of English, the Director for UNF Shakespeare, and the Advisor for UNF’s Musical Theatre Club, Swoop Troupe, Dr. Maureen E. McCluskey. Dr McCluskey is currently working on her collaborative work, Water Stories, with Dr. Tru Leverette-Hall.
Links:
Thomas G. Carpenter Library https://www.unf.edu/library/
RefWorks https://refworks.proquest.com/
Medici TV https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https://edu.medici.tv/
Dr. Maureen E. McCluskey https://scholars.unf.edu/en/persons/maureen-e-mccluskey
Dr. Tru Leverette Hall https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/N00104355
DLC Research Prize https://libguides.unf.edu/giving/research_prize-info
Sweet Sorrow: Romeo & Juliet in Virtual Reality https://sidequestvr.com/app/10887/sweet-sorrow-romeo-juliet-in-virtual-reality
The Tempest VR https://www.viveport.com/apps/0042f206-2d40-4145-a1ff-fd2e5612c7aa
Credits:
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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Episode 13 Video Resources-Library Acquisitions
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
Episode 13 of the Instruction Request Podcast reviews video resources in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at UNF. We also interview Rebecca Harrington, the Head of Resource Acquisitions and Discovery. Plus, We review how the Instruction Librarians are making themselves available during April, We also make special mention of the OER Initiatives that our Library is involved in with the Center for Instructional Research and Technology. Then in the VLC, we talk about another Teambuilding VR experience called "Walkabout Mini golf" owned by the UNF VR club which meets on Fridays in the VLC.
Video Resources:
Instruction Services:
- Pop Up Library Instruction in the Writing Center- 11-2pm
- April 7th
- April 9th
- Pop Up Library Instruction in SASS 11-2pm
- April 8th
- April 10th
- Pop Up Library Instruction in the Library Study Room 2501 11am-2pm:
- Monday, April 14, 2025
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Librarian Open office Hours continue through April 17th- See Library Events Calendar for details.
Our special guest this episode is Rebecca Harrington, Head of Resource Acquisition and Discovery.
We also highlight the Library's involvement with the Open Educational Resources Initiative at UNF a collaboration betwwne the Center for Instruction Research and Technology and the Thomas G. Carpenter Library.
TEAM building VR: Walkabout Mini Golf
Students are invited to join the UNF VR Club- in the Virtual Learning Center on Fridays from 2pm-4pm.
Credits:
- 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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Episode 14: Spring 2025 Research support & Spring 2025 Wrap up
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
Instruction Request Episode 14: Spring 2025 Research support & Spring 2025 Wrap up
Episode 14 of the Instruction Request Podcast covers all of the Instruction Unit initiatives of the Spring 2025 semester: Library Liaisons, Pop Up Library Instruction (PULI), Librarian Open Office Hours (LOOH) The Research party and the DLC Library Research Prize. The episode, also, highlights the resources particularly helpful for the Faculty and Students who are researchers, including:
- Dissertations & Theses @ UNF -Citations and abstracts of UNF student's dissertations and theses, as well as the full text in PDF format, when available.
- Dissertations & Theses Global - Collection of dissertations and theses from around the world. Citations range from 1861 to present day and offers full text for graduate works added since 1997.
- UNF Digital Commons - the institutional repository for the University of North Florida and a service of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library
The highlighted interview of the episode is with Dr. Deborah Williams, from the Instruction unit. Deborah is the Scholarly Communications Librarian at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. In the podcast, she explains how her services can help the researcher to achieve their goals. Her "Read and Publish" Library guide (https://libguides.unf.edu/read_publish) provides information about current Read and Publish Agreements between The University of North Florida's Thomas G. Carpenter Library and journal publishers. Deborah can also help Faculty members with gathering promotion and tenure information for their portfolio.
The episode also highlights the Matterport Pro 3 camera, that is available for Faculty checkout in the virtual learning Center (VLC.) Many virtual tours have been completed using the Matterport camera. Many of the Virtual Tours completed by Research Technology service ( https://www.unf.edu/its/RTS/virtual-tours.html) were completed by Dr. Robert Richardson using the Matterport Pro 3 available in the VLC.
Credits:
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
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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Episode 15 Tutoring, Sage Skills Databases and Curio XR
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
Episode 15 of the Instruction Request Podcast has a tutoring focus for students faculty and staff. Lauren Odom, the Instruction Librarian and Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian cover where UNF Students may find resources face to face in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida:
- All of the Student support Areas at UNF offer hours in the library. The Writing Center, Student Academic Success Services and the Smart Center have spaces and offer hours of help in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library.
- Lauren covers how to access and use the Sage Skills Database, available in the A-Z Database list, which allows the user to acquire academic and professional skills necessary to succeed. Sage Skills includes two units, Business Skills, and Student Success.
- Beryl reviews the Curio XR Virtual Reality Applications and highlights the possible uses for student collaboration and for faculty use to supplement and enhance their classroom instruction.
- The episodes concludes with the Library VR Champion Dr. Cari Andreani, the Assistant Director of the Student Academic Support Services who has encouraged her tutors and SI instructors to use the Curio XR VR application and other VR experiences application
Links:
Writing Program & Center https://www.unf.edu/coas/english/wc/index.html
Student Academic Success Services https://www.unf.edu/student-success/sass/index.html
SMART Center: Math and Stats Tutoring at UNF https://www.unf.edu/smart-center/index.html
Sage Skills Database https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https://sk.sagepub.com/skills
Curio XR https://unf-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_UNF/84eb4c/alma99384549828206598 https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/N00606914
Credits:
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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Episode 16 -Citation Styles and support in the Thomas G Capenter Library
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
Episode 16 of the Instruction Request Podcast focuses on Citation Styles and support in the Thomas G Carpenter Library
- Library Guides
- Osprey Connections Citation Resources
- Citation Style Subject list which includes 7 databases:
- VR Resources
Credits:
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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Episode 17 Biography Resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
Episode 17 of the Instruction Request Podcast focuses on Biography Resources in the Thomas G Carpenter Library. Lauren Odom, Instruction librarian talks about where you can find primary sources in the library resources.
- Gale Biography in Context https://link.gale.com/apps/BIC?u=jack91990
- Florida Memory Project http://floridamemory.com
- Documenting the American south http://docsouth.unc.edu/southlit/
Beryl White-Bing, the Virtual Learning Librarian, talks about all of the camps that are coming to the Virtual Learning Center this summer: CCEC Middle School Camp. Playful computing, Ethics camp and the Deaf and Hard of hearing STEM experience. Plus, the VLC is upgrading its computers and headsets to the Meta Quest 3 in July. Biographical VR that you might want to try:
- Anne Frank House VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/2877690/Anne_Frank_House_VR/
- The Eartha MM White VR Experience https://sidequestvr.com/app/23105/eartha-mm-white-vr-experience
Beryl also shares a Video tour of the VLC.
Credits:
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-Video-Audio.html
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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Episode 18 Poly Sci Resources -Instruction Request Podcast
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
Episode 18 of the Instruction Request Podcast focuses on Political Science Resources in the Thomas G Carpenter Library. Lauren Odom, Instruction librarian discusses political science databases in the library.
- HeinOnline Government, Politics & Law for Academics
- U.S. Government Resources
- U.S. Declassified Document (Gale)
Beryl White-Bing, Virtual Learning Librarian, talks about the political science virtual reality experiences available in the Virtual Learning Center:
Credits:
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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Episode 19 Anthropology and Archaeology Resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In this episode of the Instruction Request Podcast, Beryl and Lauren take a deep dive into the tools and tech that support immersive learning in Anthropology and Archaeology.
Lauren introduces several specialized databases—AnthropologyPlus (EBSCO), AnthroSource, and eHRAF Archaeology—that help students and faculty access critical scholarly resources. Beryl explores VR experiences that bring the past to life, including DryVisit Underwater Virtual Visit, Sharjah Archaeology Metaverse Center, Japanese Cultural Property VR Museum, Douarnenez VR, Masterworks Journey Through History, Meta VR for Good, and YouTube VR channels like Within. She also encourages faculty to create their own immersive experiences using the 360° video cameras available for checkout through the Library and Digital Humanities Institute, with filming support available from CIRT.
We also highlight the OneSearch AI Assistant, a handy tool for building smarter, more effective search strings.
Instructional Updates:
New Faculty Orientation – August 5
Feathering the Nest – August 11–15
Faculty Welcome Tabling – August 28
VLC Upgrades – Now with new computers and Meta Quest 3 headsets!
Information Literacy Spotlight:
Look for ACRL Framework yard signs across campus this semester—six key strands to help students become more proficient researchers.
Reminders for Faculty:
•Check Canvas course shells for working library links—especially for print and electronic resources. Questions? Contact lib-acq@unf.edu.
•Encourage students to book group research consultations—great for general assignments.
•Keep an eye on the Library Events Calendar:
•Library Open Office Hours resume Sept. 8 (Mon–Thurs, 11am–1pm on Zoom)
•Pop-Up Instruction in the Library before Midterms and Finals
•Friday Faculty Drop-In Consultations in the VLC
Whether you’re looking to enhance instruction, explore VR in the classroom, or stay up to date with Library services—this episode is packed with insights and resources to help you get the most out of the semester.
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Episode 20 Business Reources & The Metaverse
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In this episode of Instruction Request, we dive into the world of business research tools and the evolving VR metaverse!
Research Question of the Day: "Do we have access to the Jacksonville Business Journal at UNF?" Spoiler alert: Yes, we do! Including The Book of Lists—available digitally via the A-Z Databases. All you have to do is sign up. Instructions are in the database entry!
Business Resources We Cover: → Business Research LibGuide: https://libguides.unf.edu/businessarticles/Home → Key databases for business research
What’s New in the Virtual Learning Center? → We explore the Engage XR Metaverse platform: https://engagevr.io/ → And take a tour of Meta Horizon Workrooms with Zoom integration: https://forwork.meta.com/horizon-workrooms/
Instruction Updates & Upcoming Events:
✔️ New Faculty Breakfast
✔️ Feathering the Nest – Aug 11–15
✔️ Faculty Welcome Tabling – Aug 28
✔️ ACRL Framework Yard Signs are up around campus! Scan the QR code to learn more about the 6 Frames that make you a better researcher.
✔️ Reminder to faculty: Check your Canvas and syllabus for working library links! Need help? Email: lib-acq@unf.edu
Need Librarian Help?
→ 24/7 LibChat for quick questions
→ Book a research consultation with 24-hour notice
→ Drop into Open Office Hours on Zoom (Mon–Thurs, 11–1 starting Sept 8 – check the Library Calendar for link)
→ Look out for Pop-Up Instruction for midterms and finals in 2nd-floor study rooms → Transfer Student Social – Sept 18, 11–1 PM in Library Room 2102A/B
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Episode 21: Artificial Intelligence in Library Resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In this episode, hosts Lauren Odom (Instruction Librarian) and Beryl White-Bing (Virtual Learning Librarian) dive into the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in academic libraries. They begin by addressing a frequent issue librarians encounter: students submitting AI-generated citations that often lead to “hallucinated” or inaccurate sources. The hosts offer practical strategies for verifying these citations using UNF’s OneSearch, Google Scholar, and library research consultations.
Listeners are introduced to the AI Library Guide, which provides tools and tips for both instructors and students on responsible AI use. Lauren and Beryl highlight the OneSearch AI Assistant, which simplifies keyword searching and generates effective search strings from plain-language prompts. They also explore databases featuring built-in AI tools, including:
- LinkedIn Learning’s AI Coaching & Role Play tools for professional development.
- Statista’s Research AI for data and analytics in market research.
- Cabells’ Compass AI tool, which recommends verified journals based on research abstracts and flags predatory publications.
The episode also covers exciting Virtual Learning Center (VLC) updates, including the arrival of 28 new Meta Quest 3 headsets, upgraded PCs with NVIDIA RTX 5070 graphics cards, and AI-enhanced VR applications such as Curio XR’s Study Buddy and Meta Horizon Worlds’ generative AI creation tools.
Special guest Xavier Rozas (UNF STEP Lab) joins as the Library’s VR Champion, sharing how summer camps, STEM programs, and collaborations with faculty have benefited from immersive technology. He reflects on the cognitive and educational impact of VR for younger learners, deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and university partners.
The hosts close with a preview of the next episode, which will focus on exam prep resources.
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Episode 22 -Exam Prep Resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
This week we cover the best exam prep resources available through the UNF Library. Learn how to find the Exam Prep databases (LinkedIn Learning, Peterson’s Test & Career Prep, O’Reilly for Higher Education, AccessEngineering, AccessPhysiotherapy, and F.A. Davis Athletic Training) and get practical tips for proctored exams—Honorlock/Respondus, when to reserve a study room, using Macs on the 1st floor, laptop checkout, and the quiet recording studio. We also share what’s new in the Virtual Learning Center (28 Meta Quest 3 headsets, puzzle-day activities, VR titles like Tetris Effect) and feature a VR Champion from Construction Management. Cold open: a quick rec of The Gift by Freida McFadden.
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Episode 23 Math and Analytical Resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In this episode, Librarians Lauren Odom and Beryl White-Bing dive into the wealth of mathematics and analytical resources available through the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. They highlight powerful tools like Mintel Reports and Statista, which provide global consumer data, market analytics, and industry-specific statistics—perfect for tackling research projects or exploring topics like the electric vehicle market.
Beryl also spotlights Calc Flow VR, an immersive tool in the Virtual Learning Center that allows students to explore mathematical concepts in 3D space, making abstract topics more engaging and interactive. And don’t miss the announcement of this episode’s Library VR Champion—Dr. Rachel Mullins, Professor of Social Work—who is recognized for her engagement with immersive technology in teaching and learning.
The librarians also share updates on campus activities, including Puzzle Day in the VLC every other Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and the return of library open office hours in Zoom, designed to give students and faculty immediate access to research help without an appointment.
Whether you’re a student facing midterms, a faculty member planning course assignment, or simply someone curious about where to find reliable statistics and immersive learning tools, this episode offers practical guidance and engaging updates to support your academic journey.
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Episode 24 Engineering Resources
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
Episode 24: Engineering Resources In this episode of Instruction Request, Librarians Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom dive into the wealth of engineering resources available through the UNF Library and the Virtual Learning Center.
Beryl introduces Short Circuit VR, a hands-on virtual reality experience where students can safely explore circuits, electrical components, and troubleshooting skills in an immersive lab setting. She highlights how VR can support engineering instruction by giving students a risk-free environment to experiment and build confidence before applying their knowledge in real-world labs.
Lauren explores the library’s engineering databases that provide essential support for coursework and research. She discusses AccessEngineering, which offers authoritative textbooks and interactive tools across multiple engineering disciplines; the ASCE Library, a premier resource for civil engineering standards, journals, and conference proceedings; and ASTM Compass, which provides access to critical materials science and engineering standards. These resources empower students and faculty to stay current with engineering research and best practices.
The Library VR Champion for this episode is Dr. Aiyin Jiang, recognized for her innovative integration of virtual reality into engineering education and her commitment to enhancing student learning through emerging technologies.
Together, Beryl and Lauren showcase how the UNF Library connects students with both immersive tools and scholarly resources to advance engineering education, research, and professional preparation.
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Episode 26 Athletic Training & Kinesiology
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In this episode of Instruction Request, Lauren and Beryl dive into support for athletic training and kinesiology students—on the page and in VR. Lauren starts with a real student email to explain why there’s a 24-hour window on research consultations and how students who need help today can still get one-on-one support through Librarian Open Office Hours in Zoom, available Monday–Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They walk you through how to find the link on the library website, use chat and email, and take advantage of pop-up instruction, the Ready for Research badge, and the Library Literacy Module to build your research confidence.
From there, the focus shifts to research tools for athletic training and kinesiology. Using the Clinical & Applied Movement Sciences LibGuide, Lauren highlights key databases including Visible Body (Human Anatomy Atlas) for interactive 3D anatomy, the F.A. Davis Athletic Training Collection for multimedia, case studies, and quick videos, and PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database) for clinical trials, guidelines, and evidence-based physiotherapy research.
Beryl then brings it into the Virtual Learning Center, showcasing VR experiences that support movement science and rehab: Hell Horde (a mixed reality experience on Meta Quest 3 that lets you see the real world while interacting with virtual elements), Gonzo VR for precise shoulder screening and rehab, Crash Course (an upcoming concussion-education 360° experience), and FitXR for gamified workouts. Faculty and students are invited to reach out to libraryvr@unf.edu to explore licenses, pilot new apps, or collaborate on XR projects—and to drop into Librarian Open Office Hours whenever they need live research help.
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Episode 9, Instruction Request Podcast, Languages & Linguistics
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
In Episode 9, Librarians from the Instruction Unit of the Thomas G Carpenter Library talk about Languages & Linguistics resources available for faculty, staff, and students at the University of North Florida. Lauren Odom, the instruction librarian, reviews the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures LibGuide and the Mango Languages and the Acidas Database. A reminder to watch the Library Calendar for Librarian availability is put forth by Beryl White-Bing, the virtual learning librarian, with the schedule of Librarians who will be manning the Instruction Zoom Room during those hours. Also, students are reminded to apply for the Deans Leadership Council Library Research Prize. Beryl introduces the Language Lab VR Application which offers real instruction in 20 languages in VR. Finally, the Library VR Champion Martha Garcia is interviewed. She is an adjunct instructor who brings her Beginning Spanish students to the VLC to explore Spanish cultures around the world in VR.
Links:
Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Library guide https://libguides.unf.edu/sb.php?subject_id=37778
Mango Languages Database (Access is restricted to UNF Faculty Students and staff only) https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https://connect.mangolanguages.com/unf/start?target=guest_mode
Acceda Noticias Database (Access is restricted to UNF Faculty Students and staff only) https://go.openathens.net/redirector/unf.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfoweb.newsbank.com%2Fapps%2Fnews%2Fbrowse-multi%3Fp%3DAWNB%26t%3Dcollection%253AANOT%21Acceda%2BNoticias
Thomas G Carpenter Library Calendar https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/
DLC Library Research Prize https://libguides.unf.edu/giving/research_prize-info
Language Lab VR https://store.steampowered.com/app/2057000/Language_Lab/
Martha Garcia, adjunct Instructor of Spanish. https://webapps.unf.edu/faculty/bio/N00829459
Credits:
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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Spring 2025 Episode 8: Welcome Back - Contact librarians/Research Prize/ VLC LibGuide/ VR Champion
Beryl White-Bing and Lauren Odom
On the "Spring 2025 episode 1: Welcome Back - Contact librarians/Research Prize/ VLC LibGuide/ VR Champion" episode of the Instruction Request podcast, Librarians, Beryl White Bing-Virtual learning Librarian, and Lauren Odom, Instruction Librarian, talk about the following ways to contact a UNF Librarian if you need help: Librarian open office hours, Pop Up Library Instruction, Research consultations and LibChat.
- Library Open Office Hours (LOOH) - Drop in online with an Instruction Librarian in Zoom for unscheduled research help during designated hours. Designated hours and Zoom link will be posted on the Library Calendar. https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/
- Pop Up Library Instruction (PULI) - Instruction Librarians available for in-person help in the Writing Center (Mon/Wed) and Student Academic Support Services (Tue/Thu) two weeks before Mid-Terms/Finals from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Librarians will also be available in library Study room 2501 before Finals Week. See Library Calendar for details.https://unf.libcal.com/calendar/
- Research consultations (RC) - Schedule a (30 or 60 min) consultation in the library, face-to-face or online in Zoom with an expert research librarian for personalized research help based on your availability. https://unf.libcal.com/appointments/
- LibChat - A live chat function where you can chat directly, in real time, to a library professional for quick research questions and library help located on the UNF Library Home page. It is available 24/7/365. https://www.unf.edu/library/
Beryl also reviews the Virtual Learning Center LibGuide and highlights how to find that perfect VR experience.
Credits:
- 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, 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.