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The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 3 (Fall 2009) Complete Issue Oct 2009

The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 3 (Fall 2009) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 57, No. 3 (Fall 2009).


From The Editor, Perry Bratcher Oct 2009

From The Editor, Perry Bratcher

The Southeastern Librarian

Column from Perry Bratcher, editor of The Southeastern Librarian.


Preserving And Providing Access To Digital State Publications In Alabama: A Case Of Cooperation, Rickey Best Oct 2009

Preserving And Providing Access To Digital State Publications In Alabama: A Case Of Cooperation, Rickey Best

The Southeastern Librarian

As initiatives to achieve a more interactive web-format for government information expand, concerns continue to mount over data security and preservation. While efforts to address these issues are ongoing at the federal level, at the state and local levels there continues to be gaps between state and local agencies creating digital publications and services and ensuring the long-term preservation of those publications. The nature of government information on theWeb also presents challenges. Some information is generated from databases (often federal) which pull together information and make it readily available. Such data, such as the Alabama’s agricultural statistics, are actually derived …


Information Needs In A Hurricane Gustav Evacuation Shelter: Reflections On A Librarian’S Volunteer Experience, Donna Braquet Oct 2009

Information Needs In A Hurricane Gustav Evacuation Shelter: Reflections On A Librarian’S Volunteer Experience, Donna Braquet

The Southeastern Librarian

For three years following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, residents of the Gulf Coast enjoyed a reprieve from serious threats. But in 2008 Hurricanes Gustav and Ike confirmed that massive evacuations are now a reality of hurricane season. A consequence of such large evacuations is the establishment of hundreds of shelters across the country. Opportunities exist to improve information assistance and information dissemination in hurricane shelters. Information professionals can help by conducting research and documenting their experiences in shelters. This article discusses observations of evacuees’ information needs at a Hurricane Gustav shelter in Knoxville, Tennessee, and details the resources and methods …


An Innovative Approach For Creating A Self-Guided Video Tour In An Academic Library, John H. Sandy, Mangala Krishnamurthy, Wayne Rau Oct 2009

An Innovative Approach For Creating A Self-Guided Video Tour In An Academic Library, John H. Sandy, Mangala Krishnamurthy, Wayne Rau

The Southeastern Librarian

Millions of students visit academic libraries each year, hoping to achieve success in the classroom and make progress with their research. Many of these students need help in navigating the complex services, collections, and facilities of a large academic library. Librarians often respond to this need by offering in-person orientation tours. However, with this approach, library personnel are unable to reach all who need assistance. Furthermore, the schedules of busy students and busy librarians do not always coincide, and students may prefer to learn about the library in a more flexible, self-paced fashion. It’s known that in-person tours are a …


2009-10 Year Of Korea Reading List, Dewi J. Wilson Sep 2009

2009-10 Year Of Korea Reading List, Dewi J. Wilson

Research Guides & Subject Bibliographies

Reading list for Kennesaw State's "Year of Korea" Celebration.


Gatt/Wto Promotes Trade Strongly: Sample Selection And Model Specification, Xuepeng Liu Aug 2009

Gatt/Wto Promotes Trade Strongly: Sample Selection And Model Specification, Xuepeng Liu

Faculty and Research Publications

Some recent empirical studies examine the impact of the GATT/WTO on trade. This paper investigates the sample selection bias and the gravity model specification issues in the literature. First, the GATT/WTO not only makes existing trading partners trade more at the intensive margin, but also creates new trading relationships at the extensive margin. Most existing papers exclude zero trade observations and hence ignore the extensive margin. Secondly, due to the violation of some maintained assumptions, the traditional log-linear gravity regressions fail to uncover the role of the GATT/WTO even at the intensive margin. Using a large bilateral panel dataset including …


Academic Libraries As Learning Spaces: Library Effectiveness And The User Experience, Charles Forrest Jul 2009

Academic Libraries As Learning Spaces: Library Effectiveness And The User Experience, Charles Forrest

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the improvement of user experience in academic libraries. The implications of automation on the role of librarians and library staff are discussed. The success of libraries is measured in terms of their inputs, the activities they support and their outputs, such as circulation transactions and reference questions answered.


Special Libraries Association News, Notes Jul 2009

Special Libraries Association News, Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Georgia Chapter of the Special Libraries Association.


Carter Library Co-Sponsors Briars' Event Jul 2009

Carter Library Co-Sponsors Briars' Event

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on a forum held by the Georgia Southwestern State University in celebration of the Black History Month in 2009. More than 70 participants viewed the documentary "Briars in the Cotton Patch." The event was a joint project of Kainonia Farm and Faith Fuller, director of communications for the Fuller Center for Housing.


Brewer Receives Smithsonian Internship Jul 2009

Brewer Receives Smithsonian Internship

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that library student Camille Ann Brewer was granted an internship at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.


Mountain Regional Holds Celebrations Jul 2009

Mountain Regional Holds Celebrations

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the community wide celebration held by the Union County Public Library in Georgia to thank the Union County citizens and other parties who have contributed to the renovation of the library. Library Director Donna Howell welcomed the guests, including Senator Chip Pearson, Representative Stephen Allison, and Commissioner Lamar Paris.


From The President, James Cooper Jul 2009

From The President, James Cooper

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article offers information on the 21st annual Council of Media Organizations (COMO) conference, to be held from October 7 to 9, 2009.


My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel Jul 2009

My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author describes his personal library. His collection includes books by Stephen King, Anne Rice, Jane Austen, John Grisham, Joyce Carol Oates and Gary Larson. His books deal with art, illustration, classical literature , mysteries and horrors. He recounts rereading and cherishing his collection as he ages.


We Love Libraries!, Jenny Mccurdy Jul 2009

We Love Libraries!, Jenny Mccurdy

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author discusses how she can contribute to the advocacy of the interests of libraries. She emphasizes the importance of timely communication with authorities involved in funding. She also cites social networking and collaboration as crucial factors in library success. Selling proposals to library authority is also discussed.


Encouraging Faculty Requests For Library Materials: Midwest’S New Book Selection Service, Lydia F. Knight Jul 2009

Encouraging Faculty Requests For Library Materials: Midwest’S New Book Selection Service, Lydia F. Knight

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the use of Midwest Library Service's notification scheme by Dalton State College in Georgia. It offers a New Book Selection Service, which replaces the notification slip as a medium of distributing announcements on forthcoming titles. This information is sent by electronic mail instead. The lists can be profiled using the Library of Congress Subject Classification.


Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers Jul 2009

Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article lists and provides brief biographies of the nominees for 2010 officers of the Georgia Library Association.


Georgia, Iowa Lead Oclc Campaign For Increased Library Support Jul 2009

Georgia, Iowa Lead Oclc Campaign For Increased Library Support

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the campaign of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) that seeks to promote awareness of the needs of local libraries and increase support for their services. The campaign was funded by the Bill & Belinda Gates Foundation and will be run at selected areas in Georgia and Iowa. Libraries fear that the recesison may bring further budget cuts.


Library's Opening Draws Nearly Half Of Ephesus' Population Jul 2009

Library's Opening Draws Nearly Half Of Ephesus' Population

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the opening ceremony of the Ephesus Public Library in Heard County, Georgia. Speakers included Representative Randy Nix, State Librarian Lamar Veatch and Head County School Superintendent and library board chairman Benji Hyatt. The library measures 6,000 square feet, with a collection of more than 4,500 children's and adult books.


Dekalb Unveils First Construction Projects Jul 2009

Dekalb Unveils First Construction Projects

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the expansion of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library and other branches of the DeKalb County Public Library System of Georgia. The expanded library is twice as large as its former size. Its collection includes 64,000 publications, additional computers and special area for children and adolescents.


Gla Executive Board Honors Krug Jul 2009

Gla Executive Board Honors Krug

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that Judith F. Krug was named honorary member of the Georgia Library Association.


Former Library Director Anthony Passes Jul 2009

Former Library Director Anthony Passes

Georgia Library Quarterly

An obituary for Emily Hasson Anthony, former director of the Northeast Georgia Library System, is presented.


Atlanta Student Wins Archives' Award Jul 2009

Atlanta Student Wins Archives' Award

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article announces that Myron McGhee won first place in the Excellence on Genealogy competition.


Imls Taps Henderson To Attend Conference Jul 2009

Imls Taps Henderson To Attend Conference

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that Francine I. Henderson, research library administrator for the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, was chosen by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to attend the conference "Stewardship of America's Legacy: Answering the Call to Action," to be held in June 2009.


Woodruff Library Prepares For Renovation Jul 2009

Woodruff Library Prepares For Renovation

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the renovation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center in Georgia. Research and reference services will be relocated during the renovation. Interlibrary loan participation will also continue. The renovation will transform the facility into a 21st century learning environment.


Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim Jul 2009

Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the retirement of Susan Curtis from her position as head of reference at the University of Georgia Libraries (UGA) and the appointment of Kristin Nielsen as her interim successor.


Gold/Galileo Conference Coming July 31 Jul 2009

Gold/Galileo Conference Coming July 31

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article announces the Gold/Galileo Users Group Conference, to held in Georgia on July 31, 2009.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, Susan Cooley Jul 2009

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, vol. 46, no. 3.


The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 2 (Summer 2009) Complete Issue Jul 2009

The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 2 (Summer 2009) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 57, No. 2 (Summer 2009).


Ebsco Product News Jul 2009

Ebsco Product News

The Southeastern Librarian

Recent product developments from EBSCO. Highlights include: four additional publishers sign with MetaPress to provide e-content hosting.