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Library and Information Science

2004

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Using Interlibrary Loan Data As A Section Tool: Ill Trails Provide Collection Clues, Camille Livingston, Antje Mays Apr 2004

Using Interlibrary Loan Data As A Section Tool: Ill Trails Provide Collection Clues, Camille Livingston, Antje Mays

Dacus Library Faculty Publications

This article describes analyzing Interlibrary Loan data to help inform collection management decision and offers guidance for formulating policies for discerning borrowed titles indicative of gaps in the library from special-interest pursuits beyond the scope of the university curriculum.


New Programs And Accreditations: Meaningful Measurement & Assessment, Antje Mays Jan 2004

New Programs And Accreditations: Meaningful Measurement & Assessment, Antje Mays

Dacus Library Faculty Publications

This article provides a blueprint for successful library strategies in support of accreditations for regional bodies as well as reviews of discipline-specific academic programs spanning a wide range of knowledge areas.


Eres - How An Instructional Technology Department Is Only As Effective As Its Resources, Win Shih Jan 2004

Eres - How An Instructional Technology Department Is Only As Effective As Its Resources, Win Shih

Win Shih

The success of a 24x7 electronic reserves service requires a well configured and robustly managed system. Based upon a five-year successful experience of supporting Docutek’s ERes system at Saint Louis University, this paper discusses and examines the technical issues affecting the proper operation of the system. Areas covered include selecting an adequate server and scanner; proper server management; reducing PDF file size using various Acrobat 6 features; and interoperability between ERes and other systems.