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Neogeographies, Cathy Moulder

Cathy Moulder

‘Neogeographies’ are Web 2.0 applications using geographic information. This session will show a few examples of this type of web-based tool but will focus mostly on Google Earth. Cathy Moulder has done some research specifically on Google Earth and its application to student assignments in higher education. This particular neogeography offers considerable potential for incorporation into student assignments in many disciplines.

The Changing Book: Transitions In Design, Production, And Preservation, Peter D. Verheyen

Peter D Verheyen

This book review was originally published in the Guild of Book Workers' Newsletter, Vol 181, December, 2008.

"The Changing Book: Transitions in Design Production, and Preservation publishes the proceedings of the conference of the same name organized by and held at the University of Iowa July 22-25,2005. This conference tied together many threads, from an exhibition honoring the life's work of William (Bill) Anthony, the first conservator at the University of Iowa and teacher to some of today's best, to a "tent show" which gave the public the opportunity to learn about the book arts hands-on, to 19 formal presentations …

Baltic National Bibliographies Minus The Book Chambers, Maira Bundza

Maira Bundza

Part of the panel: The Fate of Book Chambers and National Bibliographies in the Former Soviet Republics since 1991.

Networking, William Osei-Poku

William Osei-Poku

No abstract provided.

Scholarly Communication And Collection Development Librarians: Getting The Conversation Started, Karen S. Fischer

Karen S Fischer

In many academic libraries, knowledge of the issues surrounding scholarly communication is considered a skill set required by every librarian who has contact with faculty and students. Conveying the complexities of author rights, alternative publishing models, open access, and the economics of publishing can seem daunting, so how do we to begin the conversation?

Learning about these complex issues takes time, but there are ways to facilitate the process of empowering librarians with the information they need to be knowledgeable enough to have conversations with their constituents. This presentation is tailored to librarians who have not yet gotten started on …

Archival Collections In A Digital World, Cheryl D. Walters

Cheryl D. Walters

No abstract provided.

Leading Firms As Knowledge Gatekeepers In A Networked Environment, Deogratias Harorimana Mr

Dr Deogratias Harorimana

This chapter introduces the role of the knowledge gatekeeper as a mechanism by which knowledge is created and transferred in a networked environment. Knowledge creation and transfer are essential for building a knowledge based economy. The chapter considers obstacles that inhibit this process and argues that leading firms create a shared socio-cultural context that enables the condivision of tacit meanings and codification of knowledge. Leading firms act as gatekeepers of knowledge through the creation of shared virtual platforms. There will be a leading firm that connects several networks of clients and suppliers may not interact directly with one another, but …

Sharepoint For Libraries: Streamlining Your Intranet Management, Shannon M. Staley

Shannon M. Staley

Combining WYSIWYG web editing with blogs, calendars, discussion boards, RSS, and other Web 2.0 innovations, Microsoft SharePoint has been adopted by many institutions as an easy way to create a self-propagating intranet. With staff able to edit pages, upload documents, and have discussions, SharePoint can seem to be a panacea. Two expert library web managers who have been through the pilots, implementations, and staff rollouts share their experiences.

Creating Online Subject Guides Using Libguides, Kelly Smith, Cristina Tofan

Kelly Smith

A poster session that describes the implementation of new subject guides using LibGuides, a web-based software application which includes tools such as RSS and podcast feeds, Delicous tag clouds, dynamic scripts, Facebook and LibraryThing integration, and tracking of usage statistics. Embedding features such as search boxes, canned catalog searches, and videos is easily accomplished using this software. Discover how LibGuides allows for collaborative creation and maintenance of subject guides.

The Balnaves Foundation Multimedia Learning Centre, Mark Sutherland, Hamilton Wilson

Mark Sutherland

Extract:
The Multimedia Learning Centre (MLC) is located in the northern wing of the main Arch Building on the Bond University campus. The facility functions as an environment for extended learning experiences for all Bond students, as well as a digital gallery for the projection of multimedia high art and the use of computer gaming technology. It is managed and staffed centrally by Information Services (Library and ICT) and this is one of its key distinguishing factors.

Quality Assurance In Subject Librarian Services And Library Management, Emmanuel Kunle Ogunlana, Oyintola Isiak Amusa

EMMANUEL KUNLE OGUNLANA

The quality of subject librarian services is crucial to academic library survival; as such subject librarian that desire continued relevance within academic institutions must ensure that their activities and services are in tandem with the philosophy and objectives of the curricular of their respective institutions.

Patterns Of Culture: Re-Aligning Library Culture With User Needs, Nancy Turner

Nancy B. Turner

Radical changes in technology and information access have given rise to new academic disciplinary connections, new research and teaching practices, and new modes of communication. With the support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Syracuse University Library has undertaken a research project to better understand these changes at the University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. We intend to develop an indepth understanding of one multi-disciplinary academic culture and then to examine the library’s culture and work practices to discover where services and resources are meeting needs and where they are not.

The qualitative methods used in the Patterns of …

Lobbying For Human Rights: From The League Of Nations To The Equal Rights Amendment—The Case Of Florence Kitchelt, Connecticut Peace Activist And Feminist”, Danelle L. Moon

Danelle L. Moon

No abstract provided.

Documenting Second Wave Feminism: Regional Collecting R/Evolutions, Session “Documenting A Revolution: Second Wave Feminism And Beyond!, Danelle L. Moon

Danelle L. Moon

No abstract provided.

Mental Health Services Research & Policy Collection: Arl Collection Initiative, Phyllis Ruscella, Ardis Hanson, John Abresch, Claudia Dold

Ardis Hanson

An ARL-level mental health services research and policy collection will support, not only the international and national goals of improving mental health; it also positions USF (USF) within the renowned health services research community, becoming peers with other major university health services research centers. The further development of the mental health services research and policy collections, with the foci on disaster mental health and vulnerable populations and the improved access to related mental health services research grey literature, directly supports USF’s stated goals. It expands the university’s capacity for world-renowned interdisciplinary research. It supports globally competitive undergraduate, graduate, and professional …

Using A Wiki In Collaborative Strategic Planning [Refereed Poster Session], Shannon M. Staley

Shannon M. Staley

For the past several years, many have viewed wikis as useful tools for community building and collaboration. A number of free Web services such as PBwiki have claimed convenience and ease of use as part of their overall packages. Areview of the literature reveals a great deal of anecdotal support for wiki use in the workplace. However, few studies have been conducted to determine whether wikis are useful collaborative tools for employees within an organization. This case study will examine the use of a wiki by library employees during the strategic planning process at San Jose State University.

Connecting 24/5 To Millennials: Providing Academic Support Services From A Learning Commons, Anne C. Moore, Kimberly Wells

Anne C. Moore

In response to the seamless academic and personal behavior of Millennial college students, libraries are creating a learning commons in which campus academic support services are integrated with library services to provide everything students need to succeed in a single facility 24 hours a day with food. Roving may be an effective way to satisfy the immediate support needs of students collaborating in these bustling environments. A survey conducted on March 16, 2006 of users of the UMass Amherst Learning Commons (opened in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library in September 2005) provided detailed insight into who they are, how often …

Collaborations Between Research Libraries And University Presses, Adrian K. Ho

Adrian K. Ho

This poster presentation discusses the findings of a study of the collaborations between research libraries and university presses for scholarly communication. It provides an overview of how libraries and presses have worked together and handled issues encountered in the collaborations.

Transforming Academic Libraries For 21st Century Students: Umass Amherst Libraries -- A Case Study, Gerald Jay Schafer

Gerald J. Schafer

This presentation was given at the 15th International Seminar CASLIN 2008: Knowledge Technologies and (the Future of) Higher Education.

Internet Public Library (Ipl) Project, James Gross

James Gross

Drexel University, Info 511.

Research Library Transformation At The University Of Tennessee, Barbara I. Dewey

Barbara I. Dewey

No abstract provided.

The Starry Dynamo In The Machinery Of Night: Liberal Arts And Libraries In A Digital World [Round Table Presentation], Lisa Forrest, Wendy Hilleran

Lisa A Forrest

No abstract provided.

African American Old-Time String Band Music: A Selective Discography, Chris Lh Durman

Chris Durman

No abstract provided.

Making The Switch From Print To Online: Why, When And How?, Adrian K. Ho, Joe Toth

Adrian K. Ho

No abstract.

Information Abstract: Role Of The Digital Reference Librarian, James Gross

James Gross

Drexel University, Info 511.

Information Technology As A Means For Academic Insight, Oversight And Abuse. Who’S Using The Tools?, Lisa Forrest, Paul Siciliano

Lisa A Forrest

No abstract provided.

Digital Treasures From The Mountain West Digital Library, Cheryl D. Walters

Cheryl D. Walters

Slideshow spotlights selections from Utah and Nevada's archival and research digital libraries as featured in the Mountain West Digital Library (http://mwdl.org). Created for looping presentation during conference venues.

Review Of The National Archives & Records Administration Website, James Gross

James Gross

Drexel University, Info 511. Class assignment. I wrote a review of the following website: "National Archives & Records Administration"

A Cross-Cultural And Bilingual Experience In Lis Education--A Case Study, Edwin Cortez, Robert Sandusky, Simon Aristeguieta-Trillos

Edwin-Michael Cortez

This paper describes a case study involving the synchronous delivery of portions of an undergraduate course on web technologies taught across three campuses and in the context of a multicultural learning environment. The case study focuses on issues around internationalization and localization, one portion of the course where students learn techniques for developing Web content that supports multiple locales, languages, and written scripts. Another important component of the case study presentation will report student experiences in engaging in collaborative work using an array of synchronous technologies such as teleconferencing; synchronous multi-modal virtual meeting rooms and the like. This portion of …

The Shifting Sands Of Success: Digital Planning Case Study Utilizing Library Science/Archive Graduate Students, Danelle L. Moon

Danelle L. Moon

No abstract provided.