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"The American Cookbook: A History" Book Review, Skye Hardesty
"The American Cookbook: A History" Book Review, Skye Hardesty
University Library Faculty Publications
This is a review of the book Kitchen Secrets: The Meaning of Cooking in Everyday Life by Frances Short.
What Are We Afraid Of? A Survey Of Librarian Opinions And Misconceptions Regarding Instant Messenger., Sarah Steiner, Casey Long
What Are We Afraid Of? A Survey Of Librarian Opinions And Misconceptions Regarding Instant Messenger., Sarah Steiner, Casey Long
University Library Faculty Publications
Buzz about instant messaging (IM) customer service is becoming louder, both inside and outside the library field. In general, librarian opinions of IM are mixed and at times even combative. A survey was distributed to gather librarians' opinions of the usefulness of IM as compared to its feature-rich yet difficulty-prone sibling, commercial chat. Through detailed statistical analysis, this article provides an overview of trends in and opinions of IM reference, and offers analysis of its present and future in libraries.
"Smithsonian Institution Entomology Library" Review, Skye Hardesty
"Smithsonian Institution Entomology Library" Review, Skye Hardesty
University Library Faculty Publications
This is a review of the Smithsonian Institution Entomology Library, available at http://entomology.si.edu/.
Review Of The Successful Academic Librarian By Gwen Meyer Gregory, Sarah Steiner
Review Of The Successful Academic Librarian By Gwen Meyer Gregory, Sarah Steiner
University Library Faculty Publications
This is a book review of The Successful Academic Librarian by Gwen Meyer Gregory.
"Food In The Ancient World" Review, Skye Hardesty
"Food In The Ancient World" Review, Skye Hardesty
University Library Faculty Publications
This is a review of the book Food in the Ancient World, by Joan P. Alcock.
Presentation - Cultivating Future Scholars: A Cross-Campus Collaboration On An Original Research Project, Mandy J. Swygart-Hobaugh M.L.S., Ph.D.
Presentation - Cultivating Future Scholars: A Cross-Campus Collaboration On An Original Research Project, Mandy J. Swygart-Hobaugh M.L.S., Ph.D.
University Library Faculty Publications
Presentation on a collaboration with a sociology faculty member, a Writing Consultant, and the Quantitative Reasoning Consultant to provide research and writing support for sociology undergraduates engaging in original research projects.
Why Library And Information Science? Results Of A Career Survey Of Mlis Students Along With Implications For Reference Librarians And Recruitment, Allyson Ard, Susan Clemmons (Smith), Nathan Morgan, Patrick Sessions, Brett Spencer, Tracy Tidwell, Patricia J. West
Why Library And Information Science? Results Of A Career Survey Of Mlis Students Along With Implications For Reference Librarians And Recruitment, Allyson Ard, Susan Clemmons (Smith), Nathan Morgan, Patrick Sessions, Brett Spencer, Tracy Tidwell, Patricia J. West
University Library Faculty Publications
Hearing why the librarians of tomorrow chose the library profession is vital, because understanding their motivations provides librarians with a glimpse of the future as well as ways to improve that future for the profession. This article therefore seeks to communicate the career motivations of MLIS students by reporting the results of a survey conducted at the University of Alabama’s School of Library and Information Studies. Library administrators and others responsible for hiring information professionals will want to hear the library students’ reasons for entering the field, their salary expectations, geographic preferences, perceptions of the job market, and interest in …
"Springerlink" Review, Skye Hardesty
"Springerlink" Review, Skye Hardesty
University Library Faculty Publications
This is a review of the database SpringerLink.
Committee Service And The Fledgling Librarian: Creating Community, Confidence, And Employability, Sarah Steiner
Committee Service And The Fledgling Librarian: Creating Community, Confidence, And Employability, Sarah Steiner
University Library Faculty Publications
As a librarian-in-training, you face many demands on your time - classes, homework, a job, a marriage, a family - the list can go on and on. In the midst of all these school- and life-related responsibilities, committee service is something people often defer until after graduation. This is unfortunate, because the benefits of participation in committees, round tables, and other groups early in your career cannot be overstated. With only a small time commitment, local professional service can provide you with an invaluable - and underrated - way to meet people, gain experience in the profession, and land yourself …
"Encyclopedia Of Space And Astronomy" Book Review, Skye Hardesty
"Encyclopedia Of Space And Astronomy" Book Review, Skye Hardesty
University Library Faculty Publications
This is a review of the Encyclopedia of Space and Astronomy.
"Notable African American Writers" Book Review, M. Elaine Hughes
"Notable African American Writers" Book Review, M. Elaine Hughes
University Library Faculty Publications
This is a book review of "Notable African American Writers", edited by the Editors of Salem Press, Magill's Choice.
Book Review - International Exposure: Perspectives On Modern European Pornography, 1800-2000 (L. Z. Sigel, New Brunswick, Nj: Rutgers University Press, 2005), Mandy J. Swygart-Hobaugh M.L.S., Ph.D.
Book Review - International Exposure: Perspectives On Modern European Pornography, 1800-2000 (L. Z. Sigel, New Brunswick, Nj: Rutgers University Press, 2005), Mandy J. Swygart-Hobaugh M.L.S., Ph.D.
University Library Faculty Publications
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