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11-2006 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for November 2006.

November/December 2006, Stall Times

University Library Stall Times

No abstract provided.

Fall 2006, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Message from the University Librarian by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• Beyond Horizon to a new Millenium: A New Catalog for the Library by Eva Sorrell
• No More Gnashing of Teeth... by Barbara Quarton
• San Manuel Donates $30,000 for Native American Books by Brent Singleton
• Database Developments by Stacy Magedanz
• Library Goings On
• Cal State Cooks
• On Display

Tidings, Volume 10, Number 4 - Fall 2006, Nova Southeastern University

Tidings: A publication of Nova Southeastern University Libraries

No abstract provided.

09-2006 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for September 2006.

Librarians And Gumshoes, Kellian Clink

Library Services Publications

I studied how the protagonists in prize winning murder mysteries used libraries as well as the gratifying number of times that the authors of said mysteries praised their public libraries in their acknowledgements page.

Reference Database Usage Statistics 2005-2006, Andree J. Rathemacher

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Statistics on the use of online reference databases at the University of Rhode Island during the period from July 2005 through June 2006. Includes COUNTER-compliant data on sessions, searches, turnaways, full text articles downloaded, cost per search, and other metrics.

The Open Worldcat Is Out Of The Bag, Mary Wise

Library Scholarship

This article discusses the features of Open Worldcat, a public interface to OCLC's WorldCat online library catalog.

05-2006 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for May 2006.

Spring 2006, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Pfau Library Welcomes New Librarian by Lisa Bartle
• Looking for Some Good Reads? by Les Kong
• Stand Up and Be Counted: The Census Changes and Grows by Jill Vassilakos
• Database Developments by Stacy Magedanz
• Serials, From Birth to Death
• Library Goings On

03-2006 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for March 2006.

02-2006 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Thinking Globally And Reading Diversely: Issues Of Gay And Lesbian International Literature For Young Adults, Amy M. Elliott

Amy M. Elliott

Young adults need information on issues of sexuality in a way that relates to them. This becomes particularly important to young adults who identity as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or queer, as well as those who may be questioning their sexualities. This paper examines one form of information: the young adult novel. It looks at the presence, lack, and need for international GLBTQ young adult literature. It surveys the genre’s past and present and speculates on its future. It discovers that although publishers have significantly increased GLBTQ and international GLBTQ young adult literature in the last few years, there is …

Third Grade Library Power!, Kristen Joan Scott

All Graduate Projects

The process of curriculum design for a third grade information literacy skills unit was studied. Studies supporting the connection between a quality school library program and increased student achievement were examined for positive characteristics to be implemented into a third grade library program. State standards in reading, technology, and information skills were analyzed for integration into the design. The result is a third grade information literacy skills curriculum design for implementation into a library program. Implications for future third grade library curriculum improvements are discussed.

Internet And Personal Computing Fads. [Book Review]., Robert P. Holley

School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications

No abstract provided.

Scholarly Use Of Information: Graduate Students' Information Seeking Behaviour, Carole A. George, A. Bright, T Hurlbert, E C. Linke, G St. Clair, J Stein

Carole A. George

Introduction. This study explored graduate students' information behaviour related to their process of inquiry and scholarly activities. Method. In depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with one hundred graduate students representing all disciplines and departments from Carnegie Mellon University. Analysis. Working in pairs, we coded transcripts of interviews into meaningful categories using ATLAS.ti software. The combined use of quantitative and qualitative analysis aimed to reduce subjectivity. Results. Graduate students often begin with a meeting with professors who provide direction, recommend and provide resources. Other students help to shape graduate students' research activities, and university library personnel provide guidance in finding resources. …

Fy2006 National Center For Education Statistics (Nces) Academic Libraries Survey: University Of Rhode Island Data

University Libraries Reports & Statistics

The main document posted here is a report generated from the online subscription service ACRLMetrics. The report contains FY2006 data submitted by the University of Rhode Island Libraries to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) for their biennial Academic Libraries Survey. Two files are included as supplemental content: "NCES Academic Libraries Survey -- URI FY2006 data.xlsx," the report (above) in spreadsheet format, and "ACQuestionnaire_FY06.pdf," the Fiscal Year 2006 Questionnaire & Instructions from NCES.

Fy2006 Association Of College And Research Libraries (Acrl) Statistical Survey: University Of Rhode Island Data

University Libraries Reports & Statistics

The main document posted here is a report generated from the online subscription service ACRLMetrics. The report contains FY2006 data as submitted by the University of Rhode Island Libraries for the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2005-2006 statistical survey. It also provides additional metrics calculated by ACRL. Several files are included as supplemental content: "ACRL academic library survey -- URI FY2006 data.xlsx," the report (above) in spreadsheet format; "2006 ACRL data entry printout - URI.pdf," a printout of URI's final FY2006 data as entered in the ACRL Web-based form; "ACRL Statistics 2005-06 Worksheet.pdf" provided by ACRL; "ACRL Statistics …

Centennial Library 2005-2006 Annual Report, Cedarville University

Centennial Library Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Usability Of The Digital Library: An Evaluation Model, Judy Jeng

Judy Jeng

Summary report from the 2004 ACRL Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship recipient

Usability Of The Digital Library: An Evaluation Model, Judy Jeng

Faculty Publications

Summary report from the 2004 ACRL Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship recipient

Holy Cross Libraries Annual Report Fy2006, James E. Hogan

Holy Cross Libraries Annual Reports

At the end of the fiscal year, the Director of the Holy Cross Libraries issues an annual report that provides a review of library services, details budgets and regular operations, and highlights programs, projects and activities that were initiated, sponsored or assisted by the Libraries.