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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
University Of Georgia News And Notes
University Of Georgia News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from the University of Georgia.
Valdosta State News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Valdosta State University.
Kinchafoonee Regional News And Notes
Kinchafoonee Regional News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Kinchafoonee Regional Library System.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Jason Puckett
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Jason Puckett
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author describes the contents of his own private library. He reportedly uses a podcast media player for listening to audio files of authors like science fiction and nonfiction writer Cory Doctorow and fantasy writer Mur Lafferty. It is stated that Podiobooks uses Really Simple Syndication (RSS) which enables setting up of automatically delivered chapters at regular intervals and that Librovox functions as an online library of audiobooks in the public domain.
Save Gas Using Your Office Computer From Home, Steve Duckworth, Damon Armour, Jeff Heck
Save Gas Using Your Office Computer From Home, Steve Duckworth, Damon Armour, Jeff Heck
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the protocols used to establish remote computer connections from home. The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) used in Windows 7 connecting to a Windows 2008 server reportedly allows the playing of high-definition video using Media Player. It is stated that commercial product connections which may bypass security infrastructure are risky because of the home computer's possible insecurity and that home devices used for business purposes may be legally searched by the state.
Forsyth's Hampton Park Library To Open Early In 2010
Forsyth's Hampton Park Library To Open Early In 2010
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the opening of the Forsyth County Public Library branch in Hampton Park, southern Forsyth County, Georgia in February 2010. The 23,500 square-foot building will reportedly house a collection of 60,000 items including books, children's and adult educational digital video discs (DVDs), music compact discs (CDs) and multimedia programs. It is stated that the facility is environment friendly and has programmable thermostats for heating and cooling control.
Grantville Library Will Foster Interactive Learning
Grantville Library Will Foster Interactive Learning
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the building of the Grantville Library's branch in Coweta County in Georgia. The 5,000 square-foot facility will reportedly increase its public accessibility to technology and library programming through its additional computers with a Wi-Fi network and meeting rooms. It is stated that the library will engage more people through its features of recently released titles and popular magazines areas and a self-checkout machine.
Cherokee Regional Library System Enters Building Mode
Cherokee Regional Library System Enters Building Mode
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the plan for building the Lafayette-Walker County Public Library in Georgia in which citizens were consulted. It is stated that a gap exists in programming and services for the young adult population and that a coffee shop is welcomed within the library. The design will reportedly focus on the increase of programming areas, the reforming of shelving and public reading areas and the expansion of teen and children's spaces.
Moultrie Tech To Renovate, Add Library
Moultrie Tech To Renovate, Add Library
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the renovation plan for Moultrie Technical College's Turner County Campus in Georgia. The present break room will reportedly be reformed into areas for coffee break and vending systems and a computer-equipped library. It is stated that books on business administrative technology, early childhood care and education and industrial electrical construction will be made available in the library to students and community members.
Newnan's Original Public Library Celebrates Grand Reopening
Newnan's Original Public Library Celebrates Grand Reopening
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the reopening of the Carnegie Library in Newnan, Georgia in 2009. The original facility in 1904 reportedly epitomized early 20th century neoclassical architecture which is marked by symmetrical paired brick pilasters across the facade and evenly-spaced, paneled and stained columns in the interior. It is stated that the new library will offer popular and current printed material, computer stations, an art gallery and meeting rooms.
Armstrong Atlantic News And Notes
Armstrong Atlantic News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Armstrong Atlantic State University.
Kennesaw State News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from Kennesaw State University.
Southwest Georgia News And Notes
Southwest Georgia News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Southwest Georgia Regional Library System.
Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2010, Susan Cooley
Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2010, Susan Cooley
Georgia Library Quarterly
Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Winter 2010, vol. 47, no. 1.
From The President, Carol Stanley
From The President, Carol Stanley
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author shares her thoughts on being president of the Georgia Library Association (GLA) in 2010. She reportedly welcomes the use of Facebook by librarian-members to complement personal meetings on ideas for GLA as well as their attendance at the GLA Mid-Winter Planning Conference. It is stated that the author plans to include the "Unshelved" comic strip in every GLA issue for the year and also encourages members to invite new people to join the group.
Volunteering With Friends Groups Is Rewarding Experience, John J. Roberts
Volunteering With Friends Groups Is Rewarding Experience, John J. Roberts
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author discusses the role of libraries and books throughout his youth and professional career and his belief in their value to the community. Due to reduced state funding for public libraries, his family reportedly joined The Friends of The Libraries group to volunteer for fundraising efforts. It is stated that they sorted books and handled book sales and donations and have provided 80 percent of new books to those who need them.
University Of West Georgia News And Notes
University Of West Georgia News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent library news from the University of West Georgia.
Atlanta-Fulton County News And Notes
Atlanta-Fulton County News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System.
Northwest Georgia News And Notes
Northwest Georgia News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Northwest Georgia Regional Library System.
Sara Hightower News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Sara Hightower Regional Library System.
Cobb County Library News And Notes
Cobb County Library News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Cobb County Library System.
Leadership, Libraries, Leed For The Future, Kathryn S. Ames, Greg Heid
Leadership, Libraries, Leed For The Future, Kathryn S. Ames, Greg Heid
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the use of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles in the design of the modern public library. It is stated that an LEED-certified library will have lower costs in energy, systems replacement and maintenance through the use of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting and efficient heating and air conditioning, but that due to special materials, the up-front expense is higher. The inspection of the facility throughout its construction is also noted.
Tifton Library Comes Home After Three-Year Renovation
Tifton Library Comes Home After Three-Year Renovation
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the rededication of the Tifton-Tift County Public Library in Georgia on November 1, 2009 after three years of renovation. A new building was reportedly built up and 1,830 square feet of space was added. It is stated that the old circular desk was divided for children's use and for reference and that the library features a new radio frequency identification system (RFID) system for circulation functions and a board room with Internet, kitchenette and restrooms.
From The President, James Cooper
From The President, James Cooper
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author reports on the accomplishments of the Georgia Library Association (GLA) for 2009. The GLA held its annual Library Day in Atlanta and it sponsored awards and scholarships, including the American Library Association (ALA) Emerging Leader, Hubbard Scholarship, and Beard Scholarship. Also noted is the support of the GLA to Read Across America, the Georgia Student Media Festival and the Georgia Peach Award. Another initiative of the GLA is the passage of a resolution for an honorary membership for the late AA Director Judith F. Krug.
American Recovery And Reinvestment Act For Georgia Libraries, Diana J. Very
American Recovery And Reinvestment Act For Georgia Libraries, Diana J. Very
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the coordination of the statewide application of Georgia for funding of public computer centers for libraries under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA). The funding will be made possible by the NTIA Broadband Opportunities Program. Among the library systems that filed application include Athens Regional, Atlanta-Fulton County and DeKalb County Partnership, and South Georgia Regional.
It Takes A Village To Support A Library, Peter D. Pearson
It Takes A Village To Support A Library, Peter D. Pearson
Georgia Library Quarterly
The author explains how friends of library groups and organizations can support a library. It points out the significance of political advocacy, particularly the role of the friends of library groups in promoting the importance of a public library. It encourages the holding of private fundraising combined with advocacy for the benefit of the library and taking into consideration the capabilities of its board of directors and moving beyond just membership contributions. Also proposed is the use of a merged model of a library friends group and foundation.
Technical College System Of Georgia Announces Mergers
Technical College System Of Georgia Announces Mergers
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the merger of the nine colleges of the Technical College System of Georgia into four colleges. The merged colleges are the Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Southeastern Technical College, and West Georgia Technical College. A noted result of the mergers is the increase in intra-library loans among the colleges. Additional schools are also expected to consolidate in 2010.
Knight, Kunnupas Win Gla Scholarships
Knight, Kunnupas Win Gla Scholarships
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces the recipients of the Beard and C. S. Hubbard Scholarships from the Georgia Library Association (GLA), including library students Amber Knight and Tiia Kunnupas.
Ecgrl Unveils Valuable Local Resource For African Americans, Dorothy Demarest
Ecgrl Unveils Valuable Local Resource For African Americans, Dorothy Demarest
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the creation of an African American Funeral Program collection of resources by Dottie Demarest, a librarian and a genealogy and local history specialist at the East Central Georgia Regional Library (ECGRL) inspired by the donation from the funeral programs of African American Eula Mae Ramsey Johnson. The collection provides information on the lives of the deceased. About 1,2000 funeral programs now consist the collection following digitization of the programs through the help of Georgia HomePlace.
Vsu Students Honored At Ala Conference
Vsu Students Honored At Ala Conference
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article announces the students from the Master Library and Information Science Program at Valdosta State University in Georgia who received awards at the American Library Association (ALA) 2009 Conference in Chicago, Illinois, including the Adelaide Del Frate Conference Sponsorship Award to Kenneth M. Kozel, the ALA Student-to-Staff Program award to Marry L. Miller, and the Spectrum Scholarship to Jennifer Yontz-Orlando.