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Web Of Science V. Scopus: Presentation For The Uri Deans' Council, Peter Larsen, Andrée Rathemacher
Web Of Science V. Scopus: Presentation For The Uri Deans' Council, Peter Larsen, Andrée Rathemacher
Technical Services Faculty Presentations
Slides from a presentation to the University of Rhode Island Deans' Council comparing the databases Web of Science and Scopus, in the context of the University Libraries' plans to cancel Web of Science and become a Scopus-only campus. The presentation took place in Green Hall at the University of Rhode Island on April 19, 2017.
A handout given to attendees is included as a supplementary file.
Er&L 2017: Tacos, Queso, And Electronic Resources, Jill Emery
Er&L 2017: Tacos, Queso, And Electronic Resources, Jill Emery
Library Faculty Publications and Presentations
Provides an overview of the 2017 Electronic Resources & Libraries Annual Conference.
A Novel Application: Using Mobile Technology To Connect Physical And Virtual Reference Collections, Hailie D. Posey
A Novel Application: Using Mobile Technology To Connect Physical And Virtual Reference Collections, Hailie D. Posey
Library Faculty and Staff papers
This chapter describes an innovative implementation of the use of iPad kiosks to blur the lines between physical and virtual library collections. Providence College’s Phillips Memorial Library + Commons began lending iPads to students, faculty, and staff in 2012. In addition to lending the devices, library staff dedicated time to learning about both task-based and subject-based mobile applications that would be of use to our community. A small group of library staff tested, discussed, and vetted a variety of apps that would be deployed on the iPads to be lent out. Efforts were made to promote the use and discovery …