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Second Life Complements The Internet For Reference Librarians, Florence Tang
Second Life Complements The Internet For Reference Librarians, Florence Tang
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article describes the Second Life culture as an interactive virtual environment from the perspective of a reference librarian. The cited advantages of using Second Life are synchronous interaction with other people, clearer appearance of chat text messages, incorporation of social norms, and accessibility. Among the noted obstacles to using Second Life are its price, intentional distress of other avatars, empty virtual public places, less hierarchy among participants, chatting via rapid typing, and quick change of landscapes and avatars.
Reinventing Libraries For The Next Generation Of Library Users, La Loria Konata
Reinventing Libraries For The Next Generation Of Library Users, La Loria Konata
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article calls for the need to reinvent libraries for the next generation of library users. It stresses the value of being able to provide customer satisfaction, building and maintaining loyalty as well as resolving customer complaints so as to compete with other libraries. It also points out the importance of branding as a marketing strategy and encourages libraries to adhere to the liaison model or subject specialist model in providing specialized service. Also suggested are steps for marketing library services.
Encouraging Faculty Requests For Library Materials: Midwest’S New Book Selection Service, Lydia F. Knight
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.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel
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.
Gold/Galileo Conference Coming July 31
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.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Stacy L. Brown
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Stacy L. Brown
Georgia Library Quarterly
A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's background that influenced her profession as a librarian.
The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act: How It Pertains To Georgia’S Libraries, Diana J. Very
The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act: How It Pertains To Georgia’S Libraries, Diana J. Very
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article presents information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and discusses its significance to libraries in Georgia. The legislation, also referred as the Stimulus Public Law 111-5, is intended to create supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and local and state fiscal stabilization. It also discusses the challenges posed by the legislation on library administrators. It explores the funding opportunities that public libraries need to consider.
Employee Development Using Webct Vista, Jennifer Link Jones
Employee Development Using Webct Vista, Jennifer Link Jones
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the technology upgrade at Georgia State University Library in Atlanta, Goergia. It offers a look at renovations of its facilities and exterior. More than 350 computers were installed in its new Information Commons and Learning Commons. The library officials jointly worked with the school's Information Systems & Technology department and established two computer technical support desk within the library. It is noted that its library employees need to further their knowledge and undergo training about various issues in library science. It also explores various library technology issues, which include public services technology competencies, construction of learning …
Conyers-Rockdale Library Celebrates Start Of Construction
Conyers-Rockdale Library Celebrates Start Of Construction
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the ground breaking ceremony for the long-delayed renovation and expansion of the Conyers-Rockdale Library in Georgia held on October 2, 2008. The library will continue its operation during the construction process, which is expected to conclude in the spring of 2010. It describes the features and facilities of the library. David Moore with Craig, Gaulden and Davis Architects designed the library building.
Gla Installs New Officers, Honors State's Best
Gla Installs New Officers, Honors State's Best
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the highlights of the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (COMO) 2008 annual conference of the Georgia Library Association held in Athens in October 2008. The even was led by the GLA President Jim Cooper. Several appointments of GLA officers and award recipients are also announced, including Jeff Heck, Ray Calvert, Robert E. Fox Jr., and Lori Lester.