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Analysis And Lessons Learned Instituting An Instant Messaging Reference Service At An Academic Health Sciences Library: The First Year, Daniel G. Kipnis

The Selected Works of Dan Kipnis

In February 2006, Thomas Jefferson University went live with a new instant messaging (IM) service. This paper reviews the first 102 transcripts to examine question types and usage patterns. In addition, the paper highlights lessons learned in instituting the service. IM reference represents a small proportion of reference questions, but based on user feedback and technological improvements, the library has decided to continue the service.

The Jefferson Digital Commons. Starting An Institutional Repository At An Academic Health Sciences Library, Ann Koopman, Daniel G. Kipnis

The Selected Works of Dan Kipnis

In 2005, Thomas Jefferson University started an

institutional repository (IR) and named it the

Jefferson Digital Commons (JDC). Intended as

a showcase for faculty scholarship, it has evolved

to also serve as the University Press for original

journals and newsletters, and as an institutional

archive.

Since its creation, the JDC has accepted and

archived more than 1,500 documents from

faculty, students, departments and Library

collections in our academic health sciences

setting. We share the lessons we’ve learned

about marketing techniques, common IR issues,

and advantages for a library.

Philadelphia Regional Chapter Of Mla Website Uses Web 2.0 Features, Jeanette De Richemond, Gary Kaplan, Daniel G. Kipnis, Nina Long

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The objective of a chapter's website redesign was to develop a website that facilitates collaboration and sharing between users. The new website has the potential to improve member communication, to promote the profession and chapter to library school students and other non-members, to recruit new members, and to provide education about careers in health science librarianship.

Changing With The Times? Library Associations And New Librarians., Megan V. Isenburg, Daniel G. Kipnis, Rebecca Pernell

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To determine what services and programs of national library associations are most valuable to newer librarians. As young librarians enter the workforce, many are deciding whether or not to join and become involved with library associations such as SLA, MLA, and their regional chapters. What they decide will become increasingly important to library associations as the traditional member base reaches retirement age. To determine what might attract younger librarians, a survey was emailed to various listservs to ascertain what services are considered most valuable.

Broaden Your Reach: Instant Messaging From The Reference Desk-It's Worth It!, Daniel G. Kipnis, Gary E. Kaplan

The Selected Works of Dan Kipnis

On January 23, 2006, the Scott Memorial Library started a pilot period offering Instant Messaging, first using AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN and YAHOO! and then adding GoogleTalk and Meebo chat from our library web site. Our poster outlines lessons learned and successful strategies for implementing Instant Messaging simply and easily. In addition, we share analyzed data from the transcripts.

Bon Appetit-Philadelphia Style, Daniel G. Kipnis

The Selected Works of Dan Kipnis

Cheese steaks are the gastronomic icons of Philadelphia, but the City of Brotherly love is also the home of water ice, soft pretzels, and TastyKakes. Philadelphia has recently experienced a culinary revolution with world-class restaurants tantalizing locals and tourists. With a population of approximately 1.5 million Philadelphians, finding delicious meals is very easy and starting January 2007 all restaurants are non-smoking!

To help MLA attendees navigate the plethora of dining establishments in the City of Brotherly Love, this brief overview will offer a variety of categories based on different eating criteria.

The Jefferson Digital Commons: An Institutional Repository For Thomas Jefferson University, Edward Tawyea, Ann Koopman

Annual Reports & Administrative Documents

A PowerPoint presentation to faculty and administrators about the benefits of institutional repositories and opportunities to participate in the new Jefferson Digital Commons repository.

Annual Report, 2004, Edward Tawyea

Annual Reports & Administrative Documents

No abstract provided.

Annual Report, 2003, Edward Tawyea

Annual Reports & Administrative Documents

No abstract provided.