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Blueprint For Planning A Successful Program, Joanna M. Burkhardt, Mary C. Macdonald, Andree J. Rathemacher

Joanna M Burkhardt

Discusses program planning for librarians whose experience in this area is limited. How to plan and coordinate the program; Dealing with details; What to do on the day of the event; Ways to follow up; The program packet and what to include.

Report Of The Electronic Information Resources Task Force, Robin Devin, Nadine Baer, Joanna Burkhardt, David Clayton, Ken Morse, Pauline Moulson, John Osterhout, Andree Rathemacher, Tim Tierney, Charlene Yang

Joanna M Burkhardt

Report of the Electronic Information Resources Task Force of the University of Rhode Island Libraries. The report outlined a set of twelve recommendations related to Web-based access to electronic indexes and journals. The charge to the task force was the following: "Evaluate the range of the electronic information and delivery mechanisms relevant to the programs of the University of Rhode Island; Identify means to provide access to relevant electronic journals; Develop a plan for implementing new resources and/or changing the configuration of existing resources; Develop a working strategy and plan for integrating traditional library resources with electronic resources. "Work with …

Omens, Portents, And Possibilities: Libraries In 2020, Clem Guthro, James Jackson Sanborn

Clem Guthro

No abstract provided.

Collaboration With A Public Library, Margot G. Malachowski

Margot G Malachowski, MLS, AHIP

Performance, Benchmarking And Quality Service. University Libraries In The 21st Century: Threats? Challenges?, Margie Jantti, Felicity Mcgregor

Margie Jantti

No abstract provided.

Bright Idea: Connecting To Users With Facebook, Cliff Landis

Cliff Landis

The author relates his decision to establish an Ask a Librarian social networking group for students at Valdosta State University in Georgia. One of the appeals of social networking Web sites to users is the variety of services in one interface. He discovered that many students are using the Facebook site while researching. He recommends the creation of individual accounts because Facebook discourages institute-wide accounts.

Is Data To Knowledge As The Wasp Is To The Fig Tree? Reconsidering Licklider’S Intergalactic Network In The Days Of Data Deluge., Christine L. Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

No abstract provided.

Employee Development Using Webct Vista, Jennifer Link Jones

Jennifer L. Jones

The article reports on the technology upgrade at Georgia State University Library in Atlanta, Goergia. It offers a look at renovations of its facilities and exterior. More than 350 computers were installed in its new Information Commons and Learning Commons. The library officials jointly worked with the school's Information Systems & Technology department and established two computer technical support desk within the library. It is noted that its library employees need to further their knowledge and undergo training about various issues in library science. It also explores various library technology issues, which include public services technology competencies, construction of learning …

Eighty-Four Percent Women & Academics: Demographics From A 2010 Study Of Tennessee Libraries Book Reviewers, Rebecca Tolley-Stokes

Rebecca Tolley

No abstract provided.

A Librarian Reacts To Wikileaks, Bill Sleeman

Bill Sleeman

No abstract provided.

Report On The Heads Of Library Technology Interest Group Panel Presentation: Emerging Technologies: Virtualization In Libraries, American Library Association Annual Conference, Washington, Dc, June 2010, Edward Sanchez

Edward Sanchez

This panel presentation report is on the in-house use of virtualization technologies in large research, midsize, and public libraries. Our presenters represent a variety of backgrounds and types of libraries, and will describe how leveraging virtualization in their particular setting has led to increased capacity, while reducing costs, downtime, and management headaches. It is our hope that by sharing our virtualization successes we will broaden the discussion on when to build locally and when to move to the cloud.