Interview with Mark Y. Herring - OH 257

Interviewer

Mike Collins

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Abstract

In this episode of WFAE 90.7 FM’s Charlotte Talks, host Mike Collins interviews Dr. Mark Y. Herring, Dean of Library Services at Winthrop University, and Bill Nelson, Director of Libraries at Augusta State University, about the changing role of academic libraries amid the growing use of the internet in higher education. The discussion examines the challenges of evaluating the authority and accuracy of information found online, including students’ tendency to prioritize the speed and convenience of accessing information over thorough research and verification. Herring and Nelson discuss the increasing incidence of plagiarism, the importance of corroborating sources, and the value of subscription databases that provide access to scholarly and verified materials. They also address the limited amount of library material available online, the costs and challenges of digitization and electronic resource subscriptions, the preservation and accessibility of digital materials, and the continuing importance of print collections. Herring emphasizes the role of libraries and librarians in teaching students research skills and traditional scholarly practices, while both guests consider how print resources and emerging technologies can be integrated to support academic research. The conversation ultimately explores how academic libraries can adapt to technological change while maintaining their roles as centers for scholarship, research, and access to reliable information.

Publication Date

11-26-2001

Unique Identifier

OH 257

Format

1 Cassette; MP3; WAV;

Length

00:47:58

Restrictions

This interview is open for use under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Series

Faculty and Staff

Disciplines

Oral History

Keywords

College Libraries and the Internet

Interview with Mark Y. Herring - OH 257

LC Subject Headings

Libraries and the Internet

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