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We R Online, R U? Instant Messaging Reference Service At Your Library., Sarah Steiner, David Free, Elizabeth White
We R Online, R U? Instant Messaging Reference Service At Your Library., Sarah Steiner, David Free, Elizabeth White
Sarah King Steiner
What Is IM? -Allows users to participate in real-time Internet conversations -AIM, MSN, and Yahoo! most popular -Same premise as the more feature-rich QuestionPoint, 24/7, etc. Who’s Using IM? --Everyone! Students, libraries, businesses, all age groups Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 42% of online individuals use IM, and that Generations X and Y represent the largest segment of the IM user group. AOL conducted a similar study that shows that 90% of online teens use IM.
Review Of The Successful Academic Librarian By Gwen Meyer Gregory, Sarah Steiner
Review Of The Successful Academic Librarian By Gwen Meyer Gregory, Sarah Steiner
Sarah King Steiner
This is a book review of The Successful Academic Librarian by Gwen Meyer Gregory.
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
Sarah King Steiner
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.
Personal Bias In Library Collections And Services, Sarah Steiner
Personal Bias In Library Collections And Services, Sarah Steiner
Sarah King Steiner
Regardless of library type, size, or the number of collecting librarians, selection based on personal values can be difficult or even impossible to avoid. Lack of exposure to varied sources or lesser known points of view can lead to unbalanced collections. Also adding to the difficulty of establishing balanced collections is the demise of the small publisher. Without a varied group of publishers, access to diverse views grows ever more limited. Large publishers that focus on the bottom line are less likely to publish works that may not find a mainstream audience. While the availability of materials lies outside the …
Im At Gsu, Sarah Steiner, David Free, Elizabeth White
Im At Gsu, Sarah Steiner, David Free, Elizabeth White
Sarah King Steiner
Getting Started -The impending expiration of GSU’s QuestionPoint contract led to the exploration of other options -IM met with mixed librarian opinions, but all felt it was worth investigating -Service launched February 1, 2006 AIM, MSN and Yahoo! via Gaim
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
Sarah King Steiner
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 …
The Life Of A Wiki: How Georgia State University Library's Wiki Enhances Content Currency And Employee Collaboration, Sarah Steiner, Joel Glogowski
The Life Of A Wiki: How Georgia State University Library's Wiki Enhances Content Currency And Employee Collaboration, Sarah Steiner, Joel Glogowski
Sarah King Steiner
In recent years, the ease of use and collaborative nature of the wiki has made it a popular tool in many libraries. Georgia State University Library has hosted an internal wiki since 2003, and since its inception it has been utilized in many different and innovative ways. This article will provide an overview of some of the more interesting uses of the GSU Library wiki, specifically, its life as a reference guide, training manual, committee meeting and planning ground, home for material price quotes, and finally, as a place for entertaining work-related content.