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Minutes, 12/12/2006, The Commission For Lesbian, Gay Bisexual And Transgender People At The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
Minutes, 12/12/2006, The Commission For Lesbian, Gay Bisexual And Transgender People At The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
Commission for LGBT - Reports, Minutes, Events and Other Documents
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Sp681-G-Methamphetamine Awareness, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp681-G-Methamphetamine Awareness, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Family
Meth is a powerfully addictive stimulant made by “cooking” ingredients containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine and a variety of toxic and explosive chemicals. One miscalculation in an ingredient or cooking temperature and the volatile mixture can explode like a bomb!
This substance can be made from many different ingredients that can be purchased anywhere. Tougher laws are making it more diffifi cult to purchase one of the main ingredients, pseudoephedrine, which is found in most common cold and allergy medicines. Other ingredients commonly used to make meth include rubbing alcohol, acetone (found in fifi ngernail polish remover), gasoline antifreeze, battery acid …
Perceptions Of Library Value, Carol Tenopir
Perceptions Of Library Value, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Some recent studies show that the perception held by the general public about electronic library collections and digital services may differ from that held by faculty and university students. The predominant perception of libraries is as a place to borrow printed books, even as libraries' electronic budgets begin to outpace print budgets.
The Impact Of Scholarly Communication On Lis Education, Carol Tenopir
The Impact Of Scholarly Communication On Lis Education, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
No abstract provided.
Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2006), Ron Darden
Hot Topic: The Relocation Of City Utilities On A State Highway Project (2006), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
State statutes allow cities a maximum of 120 days to mark the drawings and develop a time schedule for relocation.
Hot Topic: Regulating So-Called Jake Brakes (2006), Ron Darden
Hot Topic: Regulating So-Called Jake Brakes (2006), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Tennessee cities may regulate, but not prohibit, the use of engine compression braking devices by ordinance; includes sample ordinance.
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter, Steve Lobertini
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter, Steve Lobertini
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
On July 1, 1991, municipalities operating under the general law mayor-aldermanic charter received a completely revised charter. Since that revision, there have been several amendments to the charter, which are summarized in this publication.
Under The Online Hood, Carol Tenopir
Under The Online Hood, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
THE FAVORED SEARCHING TEXT in LIS programs for over a decade has been Online Retrieval: A Dialogue of Theory and Practice by Geraldine Walker and Joe Janes (Libraries Unlimited). It covers search basics and more advanced techniques, focusing on the Dialog system. Janes is working on a new edition with Carol Barry of Louisiana State University, and the appearance of two new books is welcome.
Suzanne S. Bell's The Librarian's Guide to Online Searching is aimed at LIS students and Greg R. Notess's Teaching Web Search Skills is for instructional librarians. Together they provide a basic picture of modern online …
Utility Manual (2006), Bill Young
Utility Manual (2006), Bill Young
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this manual is to provide cities with a better understanding of funding water and sewer utility operations.
Municipal Handbook 2005, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
Municipal Handbook 2005, Sid Hemsley, Dennis Huffer, Mike Tallent
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Municipalities, Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Municipalities, Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This revenue source may help municipalities increase their tourist promotion activities or supplement general fund revenues.
Sp681-X-Communicating With Your Teen, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp681-X-Communicating With Your Teen, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Family
Sometimes the gulf between adults and teens seems huge and communication s seems impossible. Yet good communication with your teenage children is key to helping them make good decisions and lead healthy lives. Luckily there are ways to make communication with teens more effective. Here are some guidelines that can help parents and other adults communicate successfully with the teens they care about.
The Value Of Csa Deep Indexing For Researchers (Executive Summary), Carol Tenopir, Robert Sandusky, Margaret Casado
The Value Of Csa Deep Indexing For Researchers (Executive Summary), Carol Tenopir, Robert Sandusky, Margaret Casado
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
No abstract provided.
Tennessee Library Support Staff Want Equitable Compensation, Career Ladders, And Continuing Education: Tla Survey Results, Chris Lh Durman
Tennessee Library Support Staff Want Equitable Compensation, Career Ladders, And Continuing Education: Tla Survey Results, Chris Lh Durman
Music Publications and Other Works
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Keeping Up With Expectations, Carol Tenopir
Keeping Up With Expectations, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
USER EXPECTATIONS ARE CHANGING, mainly owing to the web, search engines, and advances in communications technology. Libraries and information industry providers are taking steps, both large and small, to keep pace.
Measuring Total Readings Of Journal Articles., Donald W. King, Carol Tenopir, Michael Clarke
Measuring Total Readings Of Journal Articles., Donald W. King, Carol Tenopir, Michael Clarke
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
There have been hundreds, perhaps thousands, of studies of journal reading by professionals in such fields as science, engineering, medicine, law, social science and the humanities. These studies have been done for many reasons, including research to better understand professional communication patterns and the role this plays in their work. Some studies also focus on providing specific information to journal system participants such as publishers, librarians, other intermediaries and their funders. In this article we present a description of a little used but powerful method of observing reading by scientists (1). This method is designed to measure the …
Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf
Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Accreditation is a way to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of a fire department by determining community risks and fire safety needs, accurately evaluating the organization’s performance, and providing a method for continuous improvement.
Your Municipal Code: Adopting It And Keeping It Up-To-Date, Steve Lobertini
Your Municipal Code: Adopting It And Keeping It Up-To-Date, Steve Lobertini
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide explains code adoption and requirements and how to keep municipal codes current.
Tennessee Public Acts 2006: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Dennis Huffer
Tennessee Public Acts 2006: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.
Capital Asset Accounting System, Al Major
Capital Asset Accounting System, Al Major
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication provides direction in accounting for and properly reporting assets in governmental funds.
Readers Who Like This Book, Carol Tenopir
Readers Who Like This Book, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
I LIKE RECREATIONAL SUMMER reading and quickly go through the newest books of my favorite contemporary authors and look for titles with similar themes. Readers' advisory librarians use a plethora of book resources to help readers like me find new authors and interesting titles. The books in the "Genreflecting Advisory Series" published by Libraries Unlimited are key resources, with over 20 volumes that provide a guide to reading in every genre--from historical fiction to Westerns to romances. Other well-established book-finding sites include NoveList and WhichBook.
Municipal Personnel Report: Recruitment And Selection Of Managerial And Professional Personnel, Warren Nevad
Municipal Personnel Report: Recruitment And Selection Of Managerial And Professional Personnel, Warren Nevad
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication provides local governments with basic information and a general framework for recruiting and selecting managerial and professional personnel.
Hot Topic: Health Insurance Premiums As Salary For Municipal Elected Officials And Employees (2006), Don Darden
Hot Topic: Health Insurance Premiums As Salary For Municipal Elected Officials And Employees (2006), Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
In some Tennessee cities, compensation is awarded to mayors and board members in lieu of health insurance coverage.
Steps To Successful Utility Construction (2006), Brett Ward
Steps To Successful Utility Construction (2006), Brett Ward
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
SCORE members believe that projects can be improved by enhancing the administrative skills of project owners, that is, the city or utility.
Hot Topic: 2006 Legislative Changes Impacting Municipal Courts And Municipal Code Enforcement, Melissa Ashburn
Hot Topic: 2006 Legislative Changes Impacting Municipal Courts And Municipal Code Enforcement, Melissa Ashburn
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The General Assembly made changes in laws during the 2006 legislative session that affect municipal courts and municipal code enforcement.
Hot Topic: Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics, Dennis Huffer
Hot Topic: Municipalities Required To Adopt Codes Of Ethics, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Public Chapter No. 1 of the Extraordinary Session of the 2006 General Assembly requires municipalities to adopt a code of ethics by ordinance; includes disclosure of personal interest form.
Water And Wastewater Management: A Training Manual For Board Members, Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young
Water And Wastewater Management: A Training Manual For Board Members, Steve Wyatt, Brett Ward, Bill Young
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The purpose of this manual is to provide a resource for both new and experienced water board members and municipal officials who have little or no formal training for the job.
Technical Bulletins: Good Service Request Systems Keep Customers Happy (2006), Steve Wyatt, Justin O'Hara
Technical Bulletins: Good Service Request Systems Keep Customers Happy (2006), Steve Wyatt, Justin O'Hara
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Automated service request systems are proven to be cost-effective, labor-saving devices that greatly enhance management efficiency.
University Of Akron Student Journal Reading Patterns, Carol Tenopir, Lei Wu, Xiang Zhou, Kitty Mcclanahan, Max Steele, Natalie Clewell, Donald W. King
University Of Akron Student Journal Reading Patterns, Carol Tenopir, Lei Wu, Xiang Zhou, Kitty Mcclanahan, Max Steele, Natalie Clewell, Donald W. King
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
This report is a factual analysis of the results of the University of Akron survey of students, conducted in October and November 2005 (see Appendix for the Questionnaire.) A comparison of this report with Tenopir & King survey data of other U.S. universities is not yet included, but further comparisons, both with the other Ohio universities, universities in Australia, and the University of Tennessee, will be included in subsequent articles for publication. This report is for the internal use of Akron library personnel, as well as for the preparation of presentations and journal articles.
Sp681-O-Teen Relationships, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp681-O-Teen Relationships, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Family
As parents, you want your teens to have an easy transition into adulthood. You want them to have friends and be liked at school. While you want to encourage them, you also worry that they may choose the wrong friends and be negatively influenced by them.
In addition, the teenage years bring changes in your child’s view of you: parents who once knew everything suddenly don’t understand anything. This attitude is normal, but it doesn’t make parenting easier!