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Academic Libraries, Facebook And Myspace, And Student Outreach: A Survey Of Student Opinion, Ruth S. Connell

Ruth S. Connell

This study surveyed 366 Valparaiso University freshmen to discover their feelings about librarians using Facebook and MySpace as outreach tools. The vast majority of respondents had online social network profiles. Most indicated that they would be accepting of library contact through those Web sites, but a sizable minority reacted negatively to the concept. Because of the potential to infringe on students’ sense of personal privacy, it is recommended that librarians proceed with caution when implementing online social network profiles.

A Means To An End – A Web-Based Client Management System In Palliative Care, Margaret O'Connor, Trudi Erwin, Linda Dawson

Associate Professor Linda Dawson

Home-based palliative care (hospice) services require comprehensive and fully integrated information systems to develop and manage the various aspects of their business, incorporating client data and management information. These systems assist in maintaining the quality of client care as well as improved management effi ciencies. This article reports on a large not-for-profi t home-based palliative care service in Australia, which embarked on a project to develop an electronic data management system specifi cally designed to meet the needs of the palliative care sector. This web-based client information management system represents a joint venture between the organization and a commercial company …

The Pro-Active Academic Librarian: The How And The Why -Illustrated By Case Studies From India And Canada, Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Phd

Kishor Chandra Satpathy, PhD

No abstract provided.

Visual Timeline Of A Librarian's Life: Understanding The Themes, Opportunities, And Challenges Of The Stages In A Career In Library And Information Studies, R A. Stoddart

Rick A Stoddart

Yes, We're Open: Library Hours And What Patrons Really Want, Jennifer Link Jones

Jennifer L. Jones

The Georgia State University Student Government Association (SGA) announced a plan to petition the University Library to extend its hours. Specifically, SGA wanted the library to remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The library kicked into assessment mode and gathered data to determine whether longer library hours were appropriate, especially during a time of budget cuts. The library used the data to advise SGA, as well as to inform staffing and hours of operation decisions. Do patrons really want libraries to be open 24x7? Georgia State’s Training & Assessment Librarian will present her findings during this …

Information Literacy: The Missing Link In Early Childhood Education, Kelly Heider

Kelly Heider

Alphabet Soup: Using Children's Literature Databases To Plan Lessons On Letters Of The Alphabet, Kelly Heider

Kelly Heider

Towards Self-Configurable Overlay Networks, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.

The Price, Cost, And Value Of The Sla Annual Conference: Reflections From A First-Time Attendee, Mikhail Koulikov

Mikhail Koulikov

No abstract provided.

Beta Phi Mu, Angela Dresselhaus

Angela Dresselhaus

No abstract provided.

Towards The Integration Of Social Media With Traditional Information Systems, Michael J. Rees, Peta J. Hopkins

Peta Hopkins

This paper was inspired by the authors’ personal experience of using social media systems over the last two years. During that time both authors have used a range of public, private and hosted social media systems for their professional activities and well as for personal use. They and other colleagues are convinced that a unified approach to social media systems can benefit the communications processes within our institution and our interaction with our important existing and potential clients, the students and alumni.

Defining “Rural” For Rural Library Research., Thomas Ivie

Thomas Ivie

No abstract provided.

Research Technology At The University Of Oregon: Towards A Strategic Plan, Helen Y. Chu

Helen Y. Chu

No abstract provided.

Online Catalogs : What Users And Librarians Want, Karen S. Calhoun, Joanne Cantrell, Peggy Gallagher, Diane Cellantani

Karen S Calhoun

Although library catalogs are often thought of as discovery tools, the catalog’s delivery-related information is just as important to end users. This report presents findings from focus groups and online surveys of end users and library professionals that indicate what catalog data elements and services are rated as important to end users, and contrasts these requirements to what library professionals report they need from catalog data and services.

Being A Librarian: Metadata And Metadata Specialists In The Twenty-First Century, Karen S. Calhoun

Karen S Calhoun

Based on an analysis of the larger context the global infosphere, information-seeking behavior, and changing roles for librarians and library collections, the chapter forecasts the role of metadata and metadata specialists in libraries in five to ten years.

Corralling Digital Collections From Across The Region: A Survey Of Digital Collections In The Pacific Northwest, Amy Vecchione, Erin Passehl, R A. Stoddart

Rick A Stoddart

Collaboration & Motivation For Digital Success: The Western Writers Series Digital Editions @ Boise State University, Erin Passehl, R A. Stoddart

Rick A Stoddart

2008 Utah Valley University Database Statistics, Annie Smith

Annie Smith

This report was prepared for the UVU Library administration.

How And Why Do College Students Use Wikipedia?, Sook Lim

Sook Lim

No abstract provided.

Gender Perspective, Information Behavior, And Wikipedia, Sook Lim, N. Kwon

Sook Lim

No abstract provided.

The Modibbo Ahmadu Fufore (1885-1960) Collection, Michaelle Biddle

Michaelle Biddle

No abstract provided.

Presidential Control Over The Regulatory Affairs Of Federal Administrative Agencies, Jennifer Allison

Jennifer Allison

This paper outlines the historical exertion of presidential control over the regulatory affairs of federal agencies. It first examines the historical understanding of the constitutionality of examining such control. Then, it describes the two main methods that modern Presidents use to exercise such control: presidential directives and presidential regulatory approval regimes. Finally, it discusses how this has manifested itself during the early days of the Obama administration, exploring the regulatory effects of President Obama's executive order that directed agencies to expand funding programs for research using embryonic stem cells.

Marketing The Virtual Library., Jody C. Fagan

Jody C Fagan

No abstract provided.

Developing A Multifaceted Approach To Identify A Core Undergraduate Browsing Collection, Doug Way, Sarah Beaubien, Julie Garrison

Doug Way

In planning for a new library that will include a limited number of open stacks, Grand Valley State University librarians were asked to identify what materials should be reserved for the browsable shelves. To accomplish this, librarians considered user behavior by discipline, material types, shelving options and the role of core collections. This paper will discuss these issues as well as differences in how library resources are located and the impact of new discovery tools, such as Innovative Interface's Encore, Bowker’s Syndetics, and Google’s Book Search on redefining browsability. The paper will also include a discussion of resources used in …

Librarian-Teacher Partnerships For Inquiry Learning: Measures Of Effectiveness For A Practice-Based Model Of Professional Development, Joyce Yukawa, V. H. Harada

Joyce Yukawa

No abstract provided.