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Jim,

I gave feed back to our VP for Academic Afffairs, Gacy Gomes, who will be handling this for chicago meeting..

The report covers most the areas our LCAOM group reviewed.� I just made a few additions.� I believe she will be reporting.

Thanks

Naomi Broering

On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 12:10 PM, jamesemdy <librarian@...> wrote:

From David Sales:
�Attachedis a draft of recommended guidelines regarding the evaluation of AOM librarieson ACAOM site visits. These guidelines have been developed by a jointcollaboration within subcommittees of the Council's Libraries Committeeand the Accreditation Committee, as of March 15, 2012. It is expected thatthese guidelines will be presented to the Core Curriculum Committee for its considerationat the Council's upcoming meeting in Chicago. It would be desirable,however, to provide the member colleges with an opportunity for feedback beforethe Chicago meeting so that if the Core Curriculum Committee, and then the fullCouncil, approves the guidelines at the Chicago meeting as a formal recommendationto ACAOM, the guidelines will have received as much feedback as possible fromwithin the Council. You may wish to include the AOM librarian at your school indeveloping your feedback.

Evaluation points for assessing
Libraries
Background
When the CCAOM Accreditation Committee met in Baltimore on May 11, 2011, the
committee recommended that the Libraries of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Committee
(Libraries Committee) develop recommendations for guidelines/outcomes concerning
ACAOM's site visits of AOM libraries. The guidelines below reflect a joint collaboration within
subcommittees of the Libraries Committee and the Accreditation Committee respectively, as of
March 15, 2012.
Guidelines
Evaluation of library resources should not impose a rigid uniformity of resources or
overly specific requirements, but should be judged in light of the stated goals and objectives of
the parent institution, in accordance with the evaluative criteria established by the Commission.
Adequacy of learning resources is based on the assessment by the institutional community of
the library's capability to support the specific mission and educational goals of the institution.
Annual library evaluation by the institutional faculty and students shall provide at a minimum
assessment data on the adequacy of the following:
1. number of physical texts relevant to the program
2. physical space available for study
3. hours of operation
4. computer resources and online databases
5. library organization
6. journal collection appropriate for goals of program
7. professional assistance for library users.
This survey shall also include opportunities for the community to provide
recommendations for library development. This data, along with the annual inventory of library
holdings and data on library usage congruent with the school's educational objectives, is used to
demonstrate that learning resources are sufficient to support the mission of the institution.
General Consideration
The library must be an integral partner in promoting the mission of the institution.
The collection and services provided should reflect the institution's teaching/healing focus.
Services offered and the nature and size of the collection must reflect the general mission of the
institution, the style of teaching/research, and healing modalities employed.
Draft Document (07.14.11, Rev. 03.15.12)
2
Institutional Communication
The library should be integrated into the governing structure of the institution at all
levels. Interdepartmental communication is essential to allow the library to fulfill its function,
advance the institutional mission, and further information literacy. Collaboration between
library staff and college faculty is an important part of reinforcing what is being taught in the
curriculum. Library instructions must give students the knowledge, skills, and tools to obtain
valid and recent information in any format to foster library research skills. A flow chart showing
the library's place in the organizational set-up should be provided.
Overall Physical Facilities
The library should have sufficient space to accommodate normal use by students, staff,
and faculty and operating open hours that are sufficient to meet research demands.
Computer and Related Facilities
The library should offer appropriate computer/online services such as:
1. Internet hardwired computers with printer capabilities
2. WiFi
3. Photocopiers
4. Remote 24-hour online access to library resources, such as the library catalog and
research databases
The services provided should be sufficient to provide for present needs and allow for future
expansion.
The Collection
The library should have sufficient materials of all sorts to support the needs of the
institution and meet the institution's stated goals. The collection should be current and able to
grow as new requirements are added. If there are certain services and materials that the library
does not provide, the library should identify other institutions that can augment library services
and materials, such as a public library or nearby medical research facility. The library should
seek free or cooperative arrangements with such entities. Materials available in the library or
from nearby institutions should include all relevant media, including DVDs and audio files.
Adequacy of the collection should be validated using recognized assessment tools.
Collection Management
The library should have adequate management of the collection through software
programs which are based either in-house or are Internet based. The system should be robust
enough to meet current needs and allow for further expansion. Users should have access to
library holdings and other research aids through computer/Internet access.
3
Staffing
The library should have sufficient staffing to provide the research services required
by the user base and the institution's mission. A professional librarian must be on staff to
provide professional guidance, unless this guidance is obtained through volunteer or contract
arrangements. Staff members are required to have adequate training for stated tasks and a
training regimen must be provided to upgrade service skills.
Research
The library should have a variety of resources, tools, and materials necessary to provide
current awareness and literature competency. Library staff should receive sufficient training to
provide guidance in doing research. As needed, the library should use other research facilities
such as public or medical libraries to supplement library services.
Information Literacy and Research
The library must be at the center of advancing the information literacy of students and
faculty and enhancing research capabilities. Library resources are a vital part of the curriculum
effectiveness at all levels. There must be in place a means to measure the efficacy of literacy
programs and mechanisms to augment and/or change existing programs.
Finance
The library should receive sufficient funding to support the abovementioned criteria and
there should be overall sufficient support from the institution for library functions.
Future Planning
The library must in general be able to provide presently needed services, but also be part
of the institution's plans for future development. This requirement encompasses constant inhouse
evaluation of present facilities, services, and software to ensure some flexibility in meeting
future needs.
Compliance with Federal Regulations.
The library should be in compliance with relevant federal regulations, such as ADA
requirements and adherence to copyright conventions.

this will be an item on the agenda for chicago in april. a betterformattedcopy will be available in the files section soon.

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#442

From: "Boni, Bethyn A. M.L.S." <bboni@...>
Date: Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:10 pm
Subject: RE: item for chicago meeting: mixed method research

librarian2360

What is the agenda item? Why are we looking at these two research methods? Are we looking to compare the two methods to evaluate a library? Is the discussion just to educate us on the types of survey methods we could/should use? I would not think it to our advantage to have an accrediting body tell us which type of survey to use. :-)

Bethyn

__________________________________________

Bethyn A. Boni, M.L.S., Library Director

New York Chiropractic College

2360 State Route 89

Seneca Falls, New York 13148

voice: (315) 568-3252 fax: (315) 568-3119

From: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jamesemdy
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 3:19 PM
To: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ccaomlcaom] item for chicago meeting: mixed method research

Here are two articles on using quantitative and qualitative research methods in tandom. item for agenda in chicago april

http://mmr.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/1/1/77
Mixed Methods Sampling: A Typology With Examples.

From Journal of Mixed Methods Research 2007; 1; 77, by
Charles Teddlie and FenYu
http://ptjournal.apta.org/content/early/2008/11/13/ptj.20070236.full.pdf
Advancements in physical therapy research:use of mixed methods

From Physical Therapy, Online publication November 2008, by Lauren Rauscher and Bruce Greenfield

In PubMed, "mixed methods" is keyword only; qualitative research is a MeSH term. I believe mixed method research is a promising approach to examining the efficacy of OM.

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#443

From: "Boni, Bethyn A. M.L.S." <bboni@...>
Date: Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:28 pm
Subject: RE: accreditation document- consideration for chicago meeting

librarian2360

Dear group,

As an institution that is currently working through our ACAOM Self-Study.... ;-) This would have been great if most of it was in place.

Be careful about stating specifics. For example, don’t state that we should have hard-wired computers. Libraries should provide computers with Internet access, word processing and other software applications. Stating specifics instead of generalities makes it difficult to move forward.

I suggest combining the section titled Research with the section titled Information Literacy and Research. Basically they say the same thing.

I suggest eliminating the section titled Compliance With Federal Regulations. This really isn’t about libraries at all. The items listed here should be institution-wide policies, not only for the library. Maybe review the entire document again to make sure statements within apply directly to libraries?

And, you already know my feelings about 1. number of physical texts relevant to the program and 6. journal collection appropriate for goals of program - please don’t. The section titled The Collection is great - “sufficient materials of all sorts ....: As long as students/faculty/staff are able to get the article(s) needed in a timely fashion, that’s what matters. What if a library chooses to only pay for articles used? Some libraries are contemplating ceasing most or all journal subscriptions and getting the necessary articles through interlibrary loan or directly from the publisher. Why pay $1000 per year for a subscription if only 3 articles are used? (But that’s a topic for another day!)

A lot of work went into this. Thank you to all who did so.

Bethyn

__________________________________________

Bethyn A. Boni, M.L.S., Library Director

New York Chiropractic College

2360 State Route 89

Seneca Falls, New York 13148

voice: (315) 568-3252 fax: (315) 568-3119

From: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jamesemdy
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 3:10 PM
To: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ccaomlcaom] accreditation document- consideration for chicago meeting

From David Sales:
Attachedis a draft of recommended guidelines regarding the evaluation of AOM librarieson ACAOM site visits. These guidelines have been developed by a jointcollaboration within subcommittees of the Council's Libraries Committeeand the Accreditation Committee, as of March 15, 2012. It is expected thatthese guidelines will be presented to the Core Curriculum Committee for its considerationat the Council's upcoming meeting in Chicago. It would be desirable,however, to provide the member colleges with an opportunity for feedback beforethe Chicago meeting so that if the Core Curriculum Committee, and then the fullCouncil, approves the guidelines at the Chicago meeting as a formal recommendationto ACAOM, the guidelines will have received as much feedback as possible fromwithin the Council. You may wish to include the AOM librarian at your school indeveloping your feedback.

Evaluation points for assessing
Libraries
Background
When the CCAOM Accreditation Committee met in Baltimore on May 11, 2011, the
committee recommended that the Libraries of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Committee
(Libraries Committee) develop recommendations for guidelines/outcomes concerning
ACAOM's site visits of AOM libraries. The guidelines below reflect a joint collaboration within
subcommittees of the Libraries Committee and the Accreditation Committee respectively, as of
March 15, 2012.
Guidelines
Evaluation of library resources should not impose a rigid uniformity of resources or
overly specific requirements, but should be judged in light of the stated goals and objectives of
the parent institution, in accordance with the evaluative criteria established by the Commission.
Adequacy of learning resources is based on the assessment by the institutional community of
the library's capability to support the specific mission and educational goals of the institution.
Annual library evaluation by the institutional faculty and students shall provide at a minimum
assessment data on the adequacy of the following:
1. number of physical texts relevant to the program
2. physical space available for study
3. hours of operation
4. computer resources and online databases
5. library organization
6. journal collection appropriate for goals of program
7. professional assistance for library users.
This survey shall also include opportunities for the community to provide
recommendations for library development. This data, along with the annual inventory of library
holdings and data on library usage congruent with the school's educational objectives, is used to
demonstrate that learning resources are sufficient to support the mission of the institution.
General Consideration
The library must be an integral partner in promoting the mission of the institution.
The collection and services provided should reflect the institution's teaching/healing focus.
Services offered and the nature and size of the collection must reflect the general mission of the
institution, the style of teaching/research, and healing modalities employed.
Draft Document (07.14.11, Rev. 03.15.12)
2
Institutional Communication
The library should be integrated into the governing structure of the institution at all
levels. Interdepartmental communication is essential to allow the library to fulfill its function,
advance the institutional mission, and further information literacy. Collaboration between
library staff and college faculty is an important part of reinforcing what is being taught in the
curriculum. Library instructions must give students the knowledge, skills, and tools to obtain
valid and recent information in any format to foster library research skills. A flow chart showing
the library's place in the organizational set-up should be provided.
Overall Physical Facilities
The library should have sufficient space to accommodate normal use by students, staff,
and faculty and operating open hours that are sufficient to meet research demands.
Computer and Related Facilities
The library should offer appropriate computer/online services such as:
1. Internet hardwired computers with printer capabilities
2. WiFi
3. Photocopiers
4. Remote 24-hour online access to library resources, such as the library catalog and
research databases
The services provided should be sufficient to provide for present needs and allow for future
expansion.
The Collection
The library should have sufficient materials of all sorts to support the needs of the
institution and meet the institution's stated goals. The collection should be current and able to
grow as new requirements are added. If there are certain services and materials that the library
does not provide, the library should identify other institutions that can augment library services
and materials, such as a public library or nearby medical research facility. The library should
seek free or cooperative arrangements with such entities. Materials available in the library or
from nearby institutions should include all relevant media, including DVDs and audio files.
Adequacy of the collection should be validated using recognized assessment tools.
Collection Management
The library should have adequate management of the collection through software
programs which are based either in-house or are Internet based. The system should be robust
enough to meet current needs and allow for further expansion. Users should have access to
library holdings and other research aids through computer/Internet access.
3
Staffing
The library should have sufficient staffing to provide the research services required
by the user base and the institution's mission. A professional librarian must be on staff to
provide professional guidance, unless this guidance is obtained through volunteer or contract
arrangements. Staff members are required to have adequate training for stated tasks and a
training regimen must be provided to upgrade service skills.
Research
The library should have a variety of resources, tools, and materials necessary to provide
current awareness and literature competency. Library staff should receive sufficient training to
provide guidance in doing research. As needed, the library should use other research facilities
such as public or medical libraries to supplement library services.
Information Literacy and Research
The library must be at the center of advancing the information literacy of students and
faculty and enhancing research capabilities. Library resources are a vital part of the curriculum
effectiveness at all levels. There must be in place a means to measure the efficacy of literacy
programs and mechanisms to augment and/or change existing programs.
Finance
The library should receive sufficient funding to support the abovementioned criteria and
there should be overall sufficient support from the institution for library functions.
Future Planning
The library must in general be able to provide presently needed services, but also be part
of the institution's plans for future development. This requirement encompasses constant inhouse
evaluation of present facilities, services, and software to ensure some flexibility in meeting
future needs.
Compliance with Federal Regulations.
The library should be in compliance with relevant federal regulations, such as ADA
requirements and adherence to copyright conventions.

this will be an item on the agenda for chicago in april. a betterformattedcopy will be available in the files section soon.

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#444

From: Librarian Jim Emdy <librarian@...>
Date: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:14 pm
Subject: Re: item for chicago meeting: mixed method research

jamesemdy

the item on research methods is intended to be informational only.� it has nothing to do with specific requirements for survey methods.

On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:10 AM, Boni, Bethyn A. M.L.S. <bboni@...> wrote:

�

What is the agenda item?� Why are we looking at these two research methods?� Are we looking to compare the two methods to evaluate a library?� Is the discussion just to educate us on the types of survey methods we could/should use? I would not think it to our advantage to have an accrediting body tell us which type of survey to use. :-)

�
Bethyn

__________________________________________
Bethyn A. Boni, M.L.S., Library Director

New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Route 89

Seneca Falls, New York 13148
voice: (315) 568-3252 fax: (315) 568-3119

�
From: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jamesemdy
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 3:19 PM
To: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [ccaomlcaom] item for chicago meeting: mixed method research

�
�
Here are two articles on using quantitative and qualitative research methods in tandom. item for agenda in chicago april

http://mmr.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/1/1/77
Mixed Methods Sampling: A Typology With Examples.

From Journal of Mixed Methods Research 2007; 1; 77, by
Charles Teddlie and FenYu
http://ptjournal.apta.org/content/early/2008/11/13/ptj.20070236.full.pdf
Advancements in physical therapy research:use of mixed methods

From Physical Therapy, Online publication November 2008, by Lauren Rauscher and Bruce Greenfield

In PubMed, "mixed methods" is keyword only; qualitative research is a MeSH term. I believe mixed method research is a promising approach to examining the efficacy of OM.

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#445

From: "Boni, Bethyn A. M.L.S." <bboni@...>
Date: Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:35 pm
Subject: RE: item for chicago meeting: mixed method research

librarian2360

I found the links and references very informative. The article re: Drexel libraries was of particular interest.

Thank you.

Bethyn

__________________________________________

Bethyn A. Boni, M.L.S., Library Director

New York Chiropractic College

2360 State Route 89

Seneca Falls, New York 13148

voice: (315) 568-3252 fax: (315) 568-3119

From: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Librarian Jim Emdy
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 4:15 PM
To: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ccaomlcaom] item for chicago meeting: mixed method research

the item on research methods is intended to be informational only. it has nothing to do with specific requirements for survey methods.

On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 8:10 AM, Boni, Bethyn A. M.L.S. <bboni@...> wrote:

Bethyn

__________________________________________

Bethyn A. Boni, M.L.S., Library Director

New York Chiropractic College

2360 State Route 89

Seneca Falls, New York 13148

voice: (315) 568-3252 fax: (315) 568-3119

From: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jamesemdy
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 3:19 PM
To: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [ccaomlcaom] item for chicago meeting: mixed method research

Here are two articles on using quantitative and qualitative research methods in tandom. item for agenda in chicago april

http://mmr.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/1/1/77
Mixed Methods Sampling: A Typology With Examples.

From Journal of Mixed Methods Research 2007; 1; 77, by
Charles Teddlie and FenYu
http://ptjournal.apta.org/content/early/2008/11/13/ptj.20070236.full.pdf
Advancements in physical therapy research:use of mixed methods

From Physical Therapy, Online publication November 2008, by Lauren Rauscher and Bruce Greenfield

In PubMed, "mixed methods" is keyword only; qualitative research is a MeSH term. I believe mixed method research is a promising approach to examining the efficacy of OM.

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#446

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:22 pm
Subject: some agenda items for chicago meeting

jamesemdy

the meeting of the library committee of CCAOM takes place on April 26, Thursday,
6:30 pm CST at the North Shore Westin, Chicago.  I assume telephone connection
will be available.  Here are some suggestions for agenda items:

1. Consideration of the accreditation document, which may be ready for a vote by
the full council to submit ti ACAOM.

2. Informational discussion of using mixed method qualitative/quantitative
research methods in Oriental medicine.

3. Discussion of OM libraries and social media: does your library have a
facebook account?

4. Role of libraries in researching/maintaining information on herbal compounds,
vendor reliability, etc.

5. Progress report on library committee presence in CCAOM.NET.

6. Consideration of past unresolved issues, e.g. formation of a consortium.  On
this issue I feel that if we are to proceed, we need a fully involved committee
to work on this.

Supporting documents will be provided as needed. Please comment and make
suggestions.  Thank you.

#447

From: Naomi Broering <NBROERING@...>
Date: Mon Apr 2, 2012 7:16 pm
Subject: Re: some agenda items for chicago meeting

nbroering

James, I will not be attending, but here is my input so far.

�1 We reveiwed the accreditation doc, looks OK. I sent a few suggestions to our VP who is attending.� Needs info on Digital Libraries and Web pages.

2. No comment, do not know what this is.

3. Yes, We have a facebook page, but it needs fixing, somehow it got integrated with mine. Looking into this.

4. No comment. we do not keep herbs

5. Yes we need to proceed with consortium.� I am ready to serve on this

�

6. Our Library got OVID e Books on TCM. It looks good maybe this is one we can try to get consortium discounts for in the future.

�

Question:� How are other libraries handling doctoral dissertations, do you scan and make available?� What is the copyright form your students have to sign?� Would like info on this.

�

Naomi Broering

�

On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 12:22 PM, jamesemdy <librarian@...> wrote:

the meeting of the library committee of CCAOM takes place on April 26, Thursday, 6:30 pm CST at the North Shore Westin, Chicago. �I assume telephone connection will be available. �Here are some suggestions for agenda items:

1. Consideration of the accreditation document, which may be ready for a vote by the full council to submit ti ACAOM.

2. Informational discussion of using mixed method qualitative/quantitative research methods in Oriental medicine.

3. Discussion of OM libraries and social media: does your library have a facebook account?

4. Role of libraries in researching/maintaining information on herbal compounds, vendor reliability, etc.

5. Progress report on library committee presence in CCAOM.NET.

6. Consideration of past unresolved issues, e.g. formation of a consortium. �On this issue I feel that if we are to proceed, we need a fully involved committee to work on this.

Supporting documents will be provided as needed. Please comment and make suggestions. �Thank you.

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#448

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Thu Apr 5, 2012 9:17 pm
Subject: committee name change

jamesemdy

CCAOM is proposing to rename the various committees. For the library committee,
the change would be
from
LCAOM
to
Libraries of AOM

a possible agenda item; please comment

#449

From: "Andi Houston" <andi.houston@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:49 pm
Subject: Online test prep materials?

andi.houston

More crowdsourcing!

Does your school use online test prep materials?

Is the library in charge of it?

Does the cost come out of the library budget?

What service/company do you use?

Would you recommend it to other schools?

Thank you!

Andi Houston

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture

352.335.2332 | acupuncturist.edu

#450

From: Naomi Broering <NBROERING@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:21 pm
Subject: Re: Online test prep materials?

nbroering

Andi,

I forwarded your inquiry to our student advisors.� Yes, the library has test prep software that students use.� The cost is covered by the College, but it is charged to the Library.

Re prep assistance the advisors can answere those questions.

�

Naomi Broering

On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 6:49 AM, Andi Houston <andi.houston@...> wrote:

More crowdsourcing!

�

Does your school use online test prep materials?

�

Is the library in charge of it?

�

Does the cost come out of the library budget?

�

What service/company do you use?

�

Would you recommend it to other schools?

�

Thank you!

Andi Houston

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture

352.335.2332 | acupuncturist.edu

�

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Naomi C. Broering, MLS, MA
Dean of Libraries
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
7445 MIssion Valley Rd. Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92108
Ph: 619-574-6909 ext 134
Fax: 619-574-6641

#451

From: Naomi Broering <NBROERING@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:34 pm
Subject: Re: committee name change

nbroering

I prefer the LCAOM.� It is shorter.

Naomi

On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM, jamesemdy <librarian@...> wrote:

CCAOM is proposing to rename the various committees. For the library committee, the change would be
from
LCAOM
to
Libraries of AOM

a possible agenda item; please comment

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Fax: 619-574-6641

#452

From: "Aileen Huang" <AileenHuang@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:02 pm
Subject: RE: Online test prep materials?

AileenHuang@...

No, our library does not use online test prep materials.

Aileen Huang

Director of Learning Center

Shuji Goto Library, ACTCM

555 De Haro St. Suite 210

San Francisco, CA 94107

Tel. 415-355-1601 ext. 19

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Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 6:50 AM
To: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ccaomlcaom] Online test prep materials?

More crowdsourcing!

Does your school use online test prep materials?

Is the library in charge of it?

Does the cost come out of the library budget?

What service/company do you use?

Would you recommend it to other schools?

Thank you!

Andi Houston

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture

352.335.2332 | acupuncturist.edu

#453

From: Candise Branum <cbranum@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:04 pm
Subject: Re: Online test prep materials?

candisebranum

We have Q-TestPrep. It comes in CD format (not online), but still effective. The library purchases an annual license, and students seem to like it.

Candise Branum, MLS
College Librarian
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive
Portland, OR 97216
503-253-3443 ext.134 | www.library.ocom.edu

On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Aileen Huang <AileenHuang@...> wrote:

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No, our library does not use online test prep materials.
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�
Aileen Huang
Director of Learning Center

Shuji Goto Library, ACTCM
555 De Haro St. Suite 210

San Francisco, CA 94107
Tel. 415-355-1601 ext. 19

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From: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andi Houston
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 6:50 AM
To: ccaomlcaom@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ccaomlcaom] Online test prep materials?

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More crowdsourcing!

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Does your school use online test prep materials?
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Is the library in charge of it?
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Does the cost come out of the library budget?
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What service/company do you use?
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Would you recommend it to other schools?

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Thank you!
Andi Houston

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture
352.335.2332 | acupuncturist.edu

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#454

From: Librarian Jim Emdy <librarian@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:41 pm
Subject: Re: Online test prep materials?

jamesemdy

we do not subscribe to an online prep program.the opac catalog has link to NCAOM TEST HELP. DO YOU WANT this on the agenda for chicago?

On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 6:49 AM, Andi Houston <andi.houston@...> wrote:

�

More crowdsourcing!
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Does your school use online test prep materials?

�
Is the library in charge of it?
�

Does the cost come out of the library budget?
�
What service/company do you use?
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Would you recommend it to other schools?

�
Thank you!
Andi Houston

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture
352.335.2332 | acupuncturist.edu

�

#455

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:31 am
Subject: april meeting in chicago

jamesemdy

The library committee of CCAOM will meet on Thursday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m.
Central savings time.  There will be a toll free number to call in for
participation off site.  If you plan to call in, please let the chair know at
librarian@... with the following information:
Name
e-mail
position, i.e. librarian
name of institution

this will help get correct information into the minutes.  When the
tollfreenumber is established, you will be notified.

thanks

#456

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:31 pm
Subject: amended agenda for chicago

jamesemdy

AGENDA FOR LCAOM MEETING, CHICAGO 2012
The meeting of the library committee of CCAOM takes place on April 26, Thursday,
6:30 pm CST at the North Shore Westin in the Maple Room.

1. Consideration of the accreditation document, which may be ready for a vote by
the full council to submit ti ACAOM.  The document is in the files section of
the LCAOM Yahoo group.

2. Informational discussion of using mixed method qualitative/quantitative
research methods in Oriental medicine.
Articles on qualitative-quantitative research methods
  http://mmr.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/1/1/77
Mixed Methods Sampling: A Typology With Examples.
From Journal of Mixed Methods Research 2007; 1; 77, by
Charles Teddlie and Fen Yu
  http://ptjournal.apta.org/content/early/2008/11/13/ptj.20070236.full.pdf
Advancements in..physical therapy research:use of mixed methods
From Physical Therapy, Online publication November 2008, by Lauren Rauscher and
Bruce Greenfield

3. Discussion of OM libraries and social media: does your library have a
facebook account?

4. Role of libraries in researching/maintaining information on herbal compounds,
vendor reliability, etc.  Response to a queries from the Herbal Committee at the
Safety Harbor meeting.

5. Progress report on library committee presence in CCAOM.NET.
Two documents are available from the CCAOM.NET page.  I am working on other
aspects of the site.

6. Consideration of past unresolved issues, e.g. formation of a consortium.  On
this issue I feel that if we are to proceed, we need a fully involved committee
to work on this.  We need a strong lead person to move forward on this.  The
chair person will act as coordinator.  WE should establish a full set of
documentation on what responsibilities the lead person should take on.
7. Question: does your institution support online test prep software?  What is
the library's role in preparing students for these tests?

Supporting documents will be provided as needed. Please comment and make
suggestions.  Thank you.

#457

From: "holisticlibrarian" <holisticlibrarian@...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:51 pm
Subject: ebook question

holisticlibr...

Hello everyone:

We are currently re-examining the idea of obtaining ebooks through EBSCO.  In
the past we have not found the titles we needed using their service.  Is there a
service or vendor that you use that you would recommend?   How do ebooks work in
your Library?  I'd appreciate knowing more about this if you have a moment. 
Thank you.

Best,

Jenifer

Jenifer Kirin
Directory of Library Services
Sherman Cohn Library
Tai Sophia Institute
(410) 888-9048 x6645
http://www.tai.edu/ResourcesLibrary.aspx

#458

From: Candise Branum <cbranum@...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:50 pm
Subject: Re: ebook question

candisebranum

I'm in the same boat as you. We are looking at acquiring ebooks in the next fiscal year. I'm looking at EBSCO and OVID's TCM book collection. The OVID selection is really good (although most of the books we already carry in print) and are perpetual access, but are not available for download to personal devices. From what I understand, EBSCO does allow for downloading. Some things to think about... I'd love to hear what you decide on.

Candise Branum, MLS
College Librarian
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive
Portland, OR 97216
503-253-3443 ext.134 | www.library.ocom.edu

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:51 AM, holisticlibrarian <holisticlibrarian@...> wrote:

�

Hello everyone:

We are currently re-examining the idea of obtaining ebooks through EBSCO. In the past we have not found the titles we needed using their service. Is there a service or vendor that you use that you would recommend? How do ebooks work in your Library? I'd appreciate knowing more about this if you have a moment. Thank you.

Best,

Jenifer

Jenifer Kirin
Directory of Library Services
Sherman Cohn Library
Tai Sophia Institute
(410) 888-9048 x6645
http://www.tai.edu/ResourcesLibrary.aspx

#459

From: Librarian Jim Emdy <librarian@...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:15 pm
Subject: Re: ebook question

jamesemdy

five branches� library does not directly support ebooks. users are directed to use ebook facilities from nearby public libraries. to date i have not found that there are sufficient ebook resources for OM to pursue direct access.

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:51 AM, holisticlibrarian <holisticlibrarian@...> wrote:

�

Hello everyone:

We are currently re-examining the idea of obtaining ebooks through EBSCO. In the past we have not found the titles we needed using their service. Is there a service or vendor that you use that you would recommend? How do ebooks work in your Library? I'd appreciate knowing more about this if you have a moment. Thank you.

Best,

Jenifer

Jenifer Kirin
Directory of Library Services
Sherman Cohn Library
Tai Sophia Institute
(410) 888-9048 x6645
http://www.tai.edu/ResourcesLibrary.aspx

#460

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:47 pm
Subject: documents in ccaom.net

jamesemdy

the most recent draft document on accreditation is on the home page of
ccaom.net.  You might try to access the document. If the committee member is
already a member of ccaom.net, he/she should be able to see it. If he/she is not
a member, have them send David Sales an e-mail with a school address and he
should be able to add them to the site.

we can discuss further at the meeting next week

#461

From: Naomi Broering <NBROERING@...>
Date: Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:17 am
Subject: Re: ebook question

nbroering

We purchased the OVID E books on TCM and we have Ebrary.� We are just begininng to use them.

Have no data yet, but everyone is excited about it for off campus access and also to eliminate lost books

Naomi Broering

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:51 AM, holisticlibrarian <holisticlibrarian@...> wrote:

Hello everyone:

We are currently re-examining the idea of obtaining ebooks through EBSCO. �In the past we have not found the titles we needed using their service. �Is there a service or vendor that you use that you would recommend? � How do ebooks work in your Library? �I'd appreciate knowing more about this if you have a moment. �Thank you.

Best,

Jenifer

Jenifer Kirin
Directory of Library Services
Sherman Cohn Library
Tai Sophia Institute
(410) 888-9048 x6645
http://www.tai.edu/ResourcesLibrary.aspx

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#462

From: Naomi Broering <NBROERING@...>
Date: Sun Apr 22, 2012 3:49 am
Subject: Re: documents in ccaom.net

nbroering

Jim I am on travel and cannot access their ccaom.net.

I put in my email and it does not recognize me.

�

How are the librarians accessing this.

I usually access from the library at PCOM, and that may be the problem.� What do you think I should do?

Can you just send me the revised draft as an e mail attachment and avoid the CCAOM for now.?

�

Naomi

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM, jamesemdy <librarian@...> wrote:

the most recent draft document on accreditation is on the home page of ccaom.net. �You might try to access the document. If the committee member is already a member of ccaom.net, he/she should be able to see it. If he/she is not a member, have them send David Sales an e-mail with a school address and he should be able to add them to the site.

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#463

From: Librarian Jim Emdy <librarian@...>
Date: Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:22 pm
Subject: Re: documents in ccaom.net

jamesemdy

you need to email david sales and he can get you in.

On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:49 PM, Naomi Broering <NBROERING@...> wrote:

�

Jim I am on travel and cannot access their ccaom.net.

I put in my email and it does not recognize me.

�

How are the librarians accessing this.

I usually access from the library at PCOM, and that may be the problem.� What do you think I should do?

Can you just send me the revised draft as an e mail attachment and avoid the CCAOM for now.?

�

Naomi

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM, jamesemdy <librarian@...> wrote:

the most recent draft document on accreditation is on the home page of ccaom.net. �You might try to access the document. If the committee member is already a member of ccaom.net, he/she should be able to see it. If he/she is not a member, have them send David Sales an e-mail with a school address and he should be able to add them to the site.

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#464

From: Naomi Broering <NBROERING@...>
Date: Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:42 am
Subject: Re: documents in ccaom.net

nbroering

I see the access but it still denies me.� Oh well, I saw the prior docs.

Naomi

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#465

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:02 pm
Subject: meeting thrusday aprlil 26

jamesemdy

no news on 800 number yet.
April 25, 2012

LCAOM MEETING ADENDA

Core Curriculum Committee meeting action on Evaluation Points Document

The CCC discussed the Evaluation Points Document (henceforth EPD) and decided
that the document was not within the scope of its charge.  It was suggested that
the LCAOM and Accreditation committees should have jurisdiction.  It was noted
that the EPD was useful as a tool for libraries, site visitors and institutions
in assessing library adequacy.  Jim Emdy made it clear the document was advisory
for libraries and not meant to address ACAOM standards.  One path forward would
be to coordinate the EPD with actually ACAOM statements of standards.

2.Additional agenda item:

Each committee has been asked to examine its mission statement, name and mode of
meetings.
Current name is LCAOM; suggested name (and name at CCAOM.NET) is libraries of
AOM.
Current mission statement: not sure
Suggested mission statement: The Library committee's primary mission is to
support and develop libraries in creation, maintenance and expansion of the
knowledge  base of Oriental Medicine and enhance access and effective use of 
library materials.  The committee seeks to provide cooperative solutions for all
member libraries.

Current meeting schedule: every six months, with telephone call in capability.
Options:
--Maintain current schedule.
--Meet annually with telephone ( or other technology) plus regular conference
call remote meetings, particularly for subcommittee work.
--some combination of the above.

#466

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:35 pm
Subject: 800 number

jamesemdy

Consistent with recent practice at Council meetings, a speaker phone will be
available for the meeting of the Libraries Committee on Thursday (April 26).
That meeting will begin at the following times for each time zone:

7:30 pm (Eastern)

6:30 pm (Central)

5:30 pm (Mountain)

4:30 pm (Pacific)

If your school librarian is not able to attend the meeting of the Libraries
Committee in Chicago in person, please forward this e-mail to your librarian
with an encouragement to attend the committee's meeting by calling the
followingtoll-free number at the appropriate time in his/her time zone as
indicated above:



Dial 1-866-352-3799;

Enter Meeting Number *8978346* (include the * key before and after number);

Ignore Prompt for Moderator's Pin Number (to be executed by CCAOM staff)

#467

From: "Della Shupe" <dshupe@...>
Date: Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:59 pm
Subject: Re: 800 number

dellashupe

Jim,

Thank you for organizing the call-in portion of the Librarians Committee meeting. I am unable to join in this time because I have a class.

Della Shupe

Della Shupe
Director of Library Services
Greenawalt Library
Northwestern Health Sciences University
2501 West 84th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 885-5417 dshupe@...>>> "jamesemdy" <librarian@...> 4/26/2012 9:35 AM >>>

Consistent with recent practice at Council meetings, a speaker phone will be available for the meeting of the Libraries Committee on Thursday (April 26). That meeting will begin at the following times for each time zone:

7:30 pm (Eastern)

6:30 pm (Central)

5:30 pm (Mountain)

4:30 pm (Pacific)

If your school librarian is not able to attend the meeting of the Libraries Committee in Chicago in person, please forward this e-mail to your librarian with an encouragement to attend the committee's meeting by calling the followingtoll-free number at the appropriate time in his/her time zone as indicated above:

Dial 1-866-352-3799;

Enter Meeting Number *8978346* (include the * key before and after number);

Ignore Prompt for Moderator's Pin Number (to be executed by CCAOM staff)

#468

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:32 am
Subject: minutes of lcaom meeting april 26 2012

jamesemdy

Thanks to all who participated in the meeting and to the council for providing
telephone support.  Here are the preliminary notes from the meeting.

April 26,2012

Minutes of the Library Committee held Thursday, April 26, 2012, Chicago Ill.
(T) indicates participation by telephone.

Attendees:
Jim Emdy, Chair; librarian, Five Branches University; librarian@...
(T)Jennifer Kirin; Library director; Tai Sophia;jkirin@...
(T)Lisa Wood; Library director, STCM; lisawood@...
(T)Candise Branum, Librarian OCOM; cbranum@...
(T)Naomi Broering, Dean of Libraries, pCOM; nbroering@...
(T)Teresa Infeld, Librarian Daoist Traditions; librarian@...
(T)Bethyn Boni, Library Director NYCC; bboni@...
(T)Sara Wang, Director Learning Center, ACTCM; sarawang@...
Dickie Walls, Outreach director ATOM; dickiewalls@...
Vladimir O'Brigida, Admin. Director, CSTCM; director@...
Cissy Majebe, President Daoist Traditions; president@...
Kyo Mitchell, Interim associate Dean Bastyr University; kmitchel@...
Laura Kraus, Registrar Texas College of TCM; administrater@...
Sandra Lillie, President ITEA; president@...
Robert Lynch, COO at FCIM; blynch@...
Mitchelle Kopteros, Librarian Midwest College of OM; mcomlibrary@...
Kopter15@...

1. Name of library committee and structure, etc.

Name: Libraries of AOM
Charge: as before: To make recommendations concerning the development of
libraries of AOM.
Meeting structure: as is, twice a year, with telephone/technological
connections.

2. Evaluation points draft document

The library committee voted to send the document on the Executive Council for
further deliberation with the understanding that the document would not be sent
on to ACAOM until further review is made to allow for concerns about the
document expressed by attendees are addressed.  It is understood that this is a
draft document and is set of benchmarks or suggestions to be considered as
guidance in evaluating adequacy of library services.

3. ICD-11

Information on the alpha version of the updated ICD-11 document was presented
and members were urged to comment on the document.  The committee expressed
appreciation for the work of those who prepared the document.

4. Consortium

A new subcommittee to pursue extablishing a consortium of OM libraries has been
formed.  It was agreed that momentum on this issue must be sustained and that a
strong lead person may be needed to pull it all together. The members are:

	 Naomi Broering, Laura King, Candise Branum, Michelle Kopteros

The chair will work with this group and coordinate efforts in this area.

5. CCAOM.NET

The library committee is up on the CCAOM.NET site and two documents have been
uploaded.  Library members are urged to join the group.  As the Droople site
becomes fully operational, documents from the Yahoo user group will be migrated
to the new site.  Eventually we may use the new site instead of the Yahoo user
group; at this time the Yahoo user group is still the main vehicle for
communication.

6. OM libraries and social media.

At this time most libraries are not using Facebook or similar social media
sources. OCOM has a facebook account with some activity, as does Tai Sophia. 
Using social media to reach potential library users may be a useful tool for
outreach.

7. Online test prepartion software.

The current practice seems to be that students do this on their own.  Five
Branches Library provides a link on the online catalog/research page to sites
provided by NCCAOM.

8. E-Books.

At present there is some activity in this area. PCOM subscribes to OVIDE; some
libraries have attempted to work with EBSCO for services.  Five Branches
University library urges to use e-book services provided by nearby public
libraries.  To date the chair  has not found sufficient relevant materials in
e-book format for OM topics.

9. Other topics

A lively discussion on a variety of related topics touched on subjects such as
tensions between world views of the East and West, how to assess effectiveness
in library services and related ideas.  It was suggested that one tool would be
some sort of assessment test for new students to be used as a base line, then
assess in later years using the same assessment test to measure change in
competency.  The summary here does not encompass the full scope of this
discussion.

#469

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Tue May 15, 2012 7:29 pm
Subject: magazine offer

jamesemdy

an offer for student discount on Alternative Medicine review. do we as a group
want to promote this? see message below.
  Itis fine for Kelly Czap to market the magazine to the schools, but this
cannotbe done directly through the Council's national office as the office
doesnot promote specific vendors or journals to the membership. There are two
ways thepromotion can occur:



� She can go to the Council'swebsite, where there is contact information for
every school, and approach eachschool individually or collectively based on that
contact information. Referher to
http://www.ccaom.org/members.asp?sort=alpha(alpha list) or to
http://www.ccaom.org/members.asp?sort=state(state list).



� If Jim wants to, he can post her offer forAOM librarians on the CCAOM Yahoo
Group and/or on ccaom.net. If the AOMlibrarians want to make arrangements for
obtaining a poster for their schools,they are free to do so in accordance with
any internal school guidelines theschools may have regarding posters.

#470

From: "jamesemdy" <librarian@...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2012 9:33 pm
Subject: Accreditation document

jamesemdy

From the Executive Council of CCAOM

Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

600 Wyndhurst Avenue � Suite 112 � Baltimore, MD 21210
Telephone: 410.464.6041 � Fax: 410.464.6042

May 24, 2012

Mark McKenzie, MSOM, LAc, Chair
ACAOM
14502 Greenview Drive
Suite 300B
Laurel, MD 20708


Dear Mark:

The Council's Libraries Committee and Accreditation Committee have developed the
enclosed proposed guidelines as a formal recommendation from these committees to
ACAOM concerning the application of Standard 11 (Library and Learning
Resources).
The guidelines have been under development by these committees since the
Council's Baltimore meeting last year and were submitted to the full Council for
review before the recent Chicago meeting. The committees would appreciate the
Commission's review and, as appropriate, incorporation of these recommendations
in connection its application of Standard 11 during site visits.


Sincerely,
Jim Emdy, MA, MLS
Chair
Libraries Committee


Todd Knudsen, DC, DACBR, Co-Chair
Kris LaPoint, PhD, Co-Chair
Accreditation Committee
Cc: William Goding, MEd, RRT, Executive Director, ACAOM