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Digital Treasures: A Case Study, Michael J. Bennett Nov 2006

Digital Treasures: A Case Study, Michael J. Bennett

UConn Library Presentations

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A Comparison Of Openurl Link Resolvers: The Results Of A University Of Connecticut Libraries Environmental Scan, Jill Livingston, Deborah Sanford, David Bretthauer Oct 2006

A Comparison Of Openurl Link Resolvers: The Results Of A University Of Connecticut Libraries Environmental Scan, Jill Livingston, Deborah Sanford, David Bretthauer

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This study examines the system architecture and capabilities of commercially available OpenURL link resolvers. These emerging technological tools are designed to increase use of library collections by automating the process of locating and accessing library holdings. Data for the study, largely experiential feedback received from libraries employing OpenURL link resolvers, was gathered through a series of evaluative activities. These included a preliminary literature review, Web survey, follow-up e-mail survey, and on-site visits to libraries. Results were analyzed within the context of the University of Connecticut Libraries’ resources and needs. Analysis revealed wide variation in library experiences with and perception of …


Volume 12, Number 3: September/October 2006, Suzanne Zack Oct 2006

Volume 12, Number 3: September/October 2006, Suzanne Zack

UConn Libraries Newsletter

Page 2 - The Vice Provost for University Libraries explains the Libraries' role in the campus diversity initiative.

Page 3 - Assistant Professor of History Charles McGraw and his students discover how history is written by delving into the Dodd Research Center’s collections.

Page 4 - The Library achieves a landmark by placing 7,500 UConn doctoral dissertations in Homer, the Libraries’ online catalog.

Page 5 - In a guest column the vice provost for multicultural and international affairs discusses the University-wide focus on diversity.

Page 6 - Staff News: librarian David McChesney retires after more than a quarter century of …


Digitization: Goals & Their Logistics, Michael J. Bennett Aug 2006

Digitization: Goals & Their Logistics, Michael J. Bennett

UConn Library Presentations

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Volume 12, Number 2: April/May 2006, Suzanne Zack Apr 2006

Volume 12, Number 2: April/May 2006, Suzanne Zack

UConn Libraries Newsletter

Page 2 - The Vice Provost for University libraries looks at the steps the library has taken this year toward achieving its Strategic Plan 2010.

Page 3 - Bill Frederiksen, still a practicing artist in his 90s, shares his personal view of Watergate through his art.

Page 5 - Students share their thoughts on what do and what they’ve learned by working in the library.

Page 6 - Staff News: service anniversaries and new faces

Page 7 - Peter Good & son to design husky dog sculpture.


Optimizing The Recovery Of Sponsored Research-Related Library Costs, Brinley Franklin Feb 2006

Optimizing The Recovery Of Sponsored Research-Related Library Costs, Brinley Franklin

UConn Library Presentations

No abstract provided.


Volume 12, Number 1: February/March 2006, Suzanne Zack Jan 2006

Volume 12, Number 1: February/March 2006, Suzanne Zack

UConn Libraries Newsletter

Page 2 - The Vice Provost for University libraries reflects on what constitutes the library as place.

Page 3 - Norman Stevens, emeritus director of the University of Connecticut Libraries is profiled.

Page 5 - The Julia Brooker Thompson Library joins in the 40th anniversary of the Torrington campus.

Page 6 - The Class of 1956 will support the University archives with its class gift.


Volume 12, Number 4: November/December 2006, Suzanne Zack Jan 2006

Volume 12, Number 4: November/December 2006, Suzanne Zack

UConn Libraries Newsletter

Page 2 - The Vice Provost for University Libraries reviews the comments made and conclusions reached in the 2006 Library User Survey.

Page 3 - Professor James Crawford of Cambridge University delivers the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Distinguished Lecture.

Page 4 - An illustrated copy of Salvador Dali’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is donated to the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center.

Page 5 - In a guest column on diversity issues, Associate Professor of Sociology and Asian American Studies Bandana Purkayastha discusses children of immigrants.