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Multi-scale modeling of macrophage – T cell interactions within the tumor microenvironment and impacts of macrophage-based immunotherapies

Cess, Colin G. and Stacey D. Finley. "Multi-scale modeling of macrophage – T cell interactions within the tumor microenvironment and impacts of macrophage-based immunotherapies." bioRxiv 2020.08.03.235333; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.08.03.235333

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.03.235333v1.full

Abstract: Within the tumor microenvironment, macrophages exist in an immunosuppressive state, preventing T cells from eliminating the tumor. Due to this, research is focusing on immunotherapies that specifically target macrophages in order to reduce their immunosuppressive capabilities and promote T cell... Read More

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Practice What You Preach: Exploring the Role of the Catholic Church in the Development of the Library Profession

Chancellor, R. (2012). Practice What You Preach: Exploring the Role of the Catholic Church in the Development of the Library Profession. Proceedings of the 2 nd Annual International Conference on Information and Religion, Kent State University, Ohio, May 19, 2012.

https://oaks.kent.edu/acir/2012/Papers/2

Abstract: Libraries during the classical period in Greece and Rome flourished. These first literate Western societies, promoted literacy and laid the foundation for the development of libraries and the profession of Library and Information Science. However, literacy declined during the middleages... Read More

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Getting It from the Source: What Librarians Think About Lawyer Search Behavior

Chancellor, R. (2015). Getting it from the Source: Report on What Librarians Think About Lawyer Search Behavior. Law Library Journal, 107(2), 287-295.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286265467_Getting_It_from_the_Source_What_Librarians_Think_About_Lawyer_Search_Behavior

Abstract: The results from a survey of 132 U.S. law library professionals reveal useful insights into lawyers’ information-seeking behavior. Survey respondents reported most frequently that lawyers preferred using electronic resources and communications, likely for reasons of accessibility, familiarity, and time. These... Read More

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Igniting Diversity: Actionable Methods and Ideas for Advancing Diversity in LIS Education in the US

Lee, S., Chancellor, R., Chu, C. Rodriguez-Mori, H., Roy, L., (2015). Igniting Diversity: Actionable Methods and Ideas for Advancing Diversity in LIS Education in the U.S. Journal of Library and Information Science Education, 56(1), S47-S60.

https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1073534

Abstract: The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) appointed a five-member Taskforce in 2011 to pursue the development of an ALISE Statement on Diversity. Two years later, the ALISE membership voted unanimously to adopt the statement. In an effort... Read More

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Storytelling, Oral History, and Building the Library Community

Chancellor, R. Lee, S. (2016). Storytelling, Oral History and Building the Library Community. Journal of Storytelling, Self, and Society, Special Issue: Storytelling in Libraries, 12:1.

https://doi.org/10.13110/storselfsoci.12.1.0039

Abstract: The aim of oral history is to shed light on the past, inform the present, and inspire the future by reflecting on prior experiences. Storytelling connects the past to the present, allowing humans to conceptualize about historical and contemporary events.... Read More

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Libraries on the frontlines: neutrality and social justice

Gibson, A. N., Chancellor, R. L., Cooke, N. A., Dahlen, S. P., Lee, S. A., & Shorish, Y. L. (2017). Libraries on the frontlines: Neutrality and social justice. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 36(8), 751- 766. DOI: 10.1108/EDI-11-2016-0100

https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EDI-11-2016-0100/full/html

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine libraries’ responsibility to engage with and support communities of color as they challenge systemic racism, engage in the political process, and exercise their right to free speech. Many libraries have ignored the... Read More

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Libraries as Pivotal Community Spaces in Times of Crisis

Chancellor, R.L. (2017). Libraries as Pivotal Community Spaces in Times of Crisis. Urban Library Journal, 23 (1). Retrieved from https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1150&context=ulj

https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1150&context=ulj

Abstract: Over the past several years, society has witnessed an unprecedented number of tragedies. From the Paris bombings to the shooting of an unarmed man in Tulsa, Oklahoma, civil unrests have become a part of our everyday life. Consequently, these disturbances... Read More

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F-That: Why Fake News and the Weaponization of Information are Good for LIS

Lee, S., Chancellor, R.L., Cooke, N., Sanchez, J. (2018). F-That: Why Fake News and the Weaponization of Information are Good for LIS. Proceedings for the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) 2018 Annual Conference. Denver, Colorado, February 6, 2018.

https://alise2018.sched.com/event/D7c2/session-23-juried-panel-f-that-why-fake-news-and-the-weaponization-of-information-are-good-for-lis

Abstract: In the US, recent developments in the information environment have created a national mood of distrust and highlighted the need for increased information/media/digital literacy. While some politicians and journalists have come to see the value of educating the public; it... Read More

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Crossing the Globe: Why Studying Abroad Is Essential to the Future of LIS Education

Chancellor, R.L. (2018). Crossing the Globe: Why Studying Abroad is Essential to the Future of LIS Education. Journal of Education and Library and Information Science. 59(3). 41-52, DOI: 10.3138/jelis.59.3.2018-0012

https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.59.3.2018-0012.05

Abstract: Increasingly, Library and Information Science (LIS) programs are offering study-abroad opportunities for students to have broader global classroom experiences to gain knowledge and exposure and to think beyond the confines of geographic boundaries. While study-abroad courses have long been a... Read More

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Communities in the Crossfire: Models for Public Library Action

Chancellor, R.L. (2019). Communities in the Crossfire: Models for Public Library Action Collaborative Librarianship. Vol. 11: Iss. 1, Article 9. Available at: https://digitalcommons.du.edu/collaborativelibrarianship/vol11/iss1/9

https://digitalcommons.du.edu/collaborativelibrarianship/vol11/iss1/9/

Abstract: From mass shootings in churches, nightclubs and schools to protests of statutes, discrimination and police brutality, civil unrests have become a part of our everyday life. Over the last decade, communities across the country have experienced an unprecedented number of... Read More

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