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University of Louisville

Faculty Scholarship

2009

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Permanent Electronic Access To Government Information: A Study Of Federal, State, And Local Documents., Claudene Sproles, Angel Clemons Jul 2009

Permanent Electronic Access To Government Information: A Study Of Federal, State, And Local Documents., Claudene Sproles, Angel Clemons

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Even before the conception of electronic-only documents, providing permanent public access to government information was challenging. Since 1813, federal depository libraries have acquired and maintained tangible items to ensure continued access for the public. Fugitive documents, or government-produced information which escapes distribution through the Federal Depository Library System (FDLP), have always been a major concern. In our current environment, where the vast majority of government information is distributed electronic-only, this problem has only worsened. That, coupled with the ability to completely destroy electronic documents with the click of a mouse, has made the task of finding and ensuring permanent public …


Book Review : Here Comes Everybody : The Power Of Organizing Without Organizations., Anna Marie Johnson Jan 2009

Book Review : Here Comes Everybody : The Power Of Organizing Without Organizations., Anna Marie Johnson

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Business Liaison Collaboration: A Case Study, Angel Clemons, Fannie Cox, Glenda Neely, Mark Paul Jan 2009

Business Liaison Collaboration: A Case Study, Angel Clemons, Fannie Cox, Glenda Neely, Mark Paul

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The academic library has always been known as a place to go for a book, journal article, or item on reserve. During the past decade the format of these sources has changed from primarily print resources to a mix of print and electronic. Traditional resources and services have expanded to become electronically available from one’s desktop. Accessing online scholarly materials is challenging for both the librarian and faculty member. But while the tools of scholarly research have changed, the need for library instruction remains: “Since most faculty find it difficult to keep up with the rapid growth in electronic information …