Ameet Doshi

Princeton University | PU

Significance Advocates for open access argue that people need scientific information, although they lack evidence for this. Using Google’s recently developed deep learning natural language processing model, which offers unrivalled comprehension of subtle differences in meaning, 1.6 million people downloading National Academies reports were classifi...

Objective We examined whether evidence‐based practice (EBP) during dental school was associated with the increased use of peer‐reviewed literature during subsequent clinical practice for National Dental Practice‐Based Research Network (PBRN) dentists. We also sought to understand whether this association was moderated by being a dental specialist....

Using bibliometric methods, we examine the persistently high energy bills borne by low-income households in the U.S. This is a mystifying problem in today's age of abundant and low-priced electricity and fossil fuels. After decades of energy-efficiency programs and targeted policies, the average low-income household still spends a disproportionatel...

Purpose This paper was inspired by an Association of College and Research Libraries Biennial Conference 2017 roundtable that aimed to transform existing notions about statistical literacy in information literacy instruction. Design/methodology/approach In Baltimore, the authors facilitated an in-person discussion and synchronous virtual dialogue...

Objective – The objective for this commentary article is to assess and communicate the development, logistics, and overall value of student advisory boards for the libraries at three large research institutions. Methods – The methods for developing and operating an advisory board vary between schools; however they share common approaches that coul...

Purpose This article looks at the function and the value of this Twitter as a form of communication within an academic library. Design/methodology/approach The article is anecdotal and based on the author's experience at Georgia Tech library. Findings In the author's opinion, there are two recipes for mediocre tweets: first, everyone in the libra...

Reflecting on the library literature on Facebook, our experience using Facebook and other social networking sites professionally, and our discussions with librarians about these tools, we question the use of social networking sites in academic libraries and note opportunities for discussion and research. Ultimately, we encourage librarians and othe...

Academic libraries routinely partner with other campus units in such areas as information literacy or writing support. However, the Georgia Tech library collaborations described in this article step outside the norm in that librarians are involved throughout the process of designing the collaborative projects; the projects are integrated into the u...

This article outlines some of the innovative ideas expressed at the December 2005 Gaming, Learning and Libraries symposium attended by the author, as well as his own notions about the potential for integrating gaming with information literacy. The purpose of this article is to recognize the possibilities to engage students in an environment that is...

Many libraries do not possess the resources to implement large-scale survey tools such as LibQUAL. However, it is still possible to assess user needs within a budget. During this presentation, Ameet will discuss simple techniques to engage your users and learn about their likes, dislikes and desires regarding library services and resources. Present...