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When First We Met: Conferences, Officers, And Activities Of Lsla And Lla, 1909-1932, Florence M. Jumonville Ph.D.
When First We Met: Conferences, Officers, And Activities Of Lsla And Lla, 1909-1932, Florence M. Jumonville Ph.D.
Library Faculty Publications
Newly available sources shed new light on the early years of the Louisiana Library Association and its predecessor organization, the Louisiana State Library Association. They highlight the instrumental role of clubwomen in the establishment of libraries and the evolution of library professional associations and conferences while chronicling the history of the Louisiana library organizations.
'Formerly The Property Of A Lawyer’: Books That Shaped Louisiana Law, Florence M. Jumonville Ph.D.
'Formerly The Property Of A Lawyer’: Books That Shaped Louisiana Law, Florence M. Jumonville Ph.D.
Library Faculty Publications
Books are indispensable to lawyers and judges, containing as they do the official record of the laws that define rights, liberties, and behavior, as well as the accumulated wisdom with which those laws have been interpreted. Law books were particularly important during the formative years of the American nation, from its founding until the Civil War, as the young federal government and each state developed its unique legal literature. This study focuses on the sources that shaped Louisiana law by examining collections that were developed during approximately the first fifty years after the Louisiana Purchase by six New Orleans attorneys, …
One-Stop Shopping: Merging Service Points In A University Library, Janet Crane, Jeanne A. Pavy
One-Stop Shopping: Merging Service Points In A University Library, Janet Crane, Jeanne A. Pavy
Library Faculty Publications
As libraries change to meet the evolving needs of our patrons, including the development of online services, many libraries are considering consolidating physical service points to maximize staff and better serve the in-house patron. This article describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation process involved in merging the circulation and reference desks at the University of New Orleans Library. The cross-training process is described in detail, and benefits as well as problems experienced are outlined. The authors also provide advice for those considering a merger at their library.
I Wonder Who's Using Us Now: Hurricane Katrina's Influence On Use Of Special Collections At The University Of New Orleans Library, Florence M. Jumonville Ph.D.
I Wonder Who's Using Us Now: Hurricane Katrina's Influence On Use Of Special Collections At The University Of New Orleans Library, Florence M. Jumonville Ph.D.
Library Faculty Publications
Hurricane Katrina (August 29, 2005) necessitated the temporary closure of the University of New Orleans, including its Earl K. Long Library. When the university reopened with a smaller student body, librarians in the Louisiana and Special Collections Department observed that patterns of research use of the collections had changed. This article analyzes data gathered during eight six-month periods (2003-2007) to compare the number of research queries, the institutional affiliations of the researchers, and the collections that were requested before and after the storm.
Mining The Decennial Censuses For Louisiana Data, 1940-2000, Lora K. Amsberryaugier, Marilyn Hankel
Mining The Decennial Censuses For Louisiana Data, 1940-2000, Lora K. Amsberryaugier, Marilyn Hankel
Library Faculty Publications
Exploration of Louisiana demographic information and data available in the 1940 through 2000 decennial censuses. This article was created as a resource for librarians and other census researchers.