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Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

University Libraries News Online (2008-2023)

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Economics: The Not-So-Hidden Costs, Lee C. Van Orsdel

Lee C. Van Orsdel

No abstract provided.

Is Attendance Really Declining At Games?: An Analysis Of Walk-Ins Versus Web Counts, Travis Clamon, Richard L. Wallace, Nakia J. Woodward

ETSU Faculty Works

Objectives: The purpose is to see if there is a relationship between declining walk-in visitor counts and increased library web access. The overall objective is to evaluate library services and find better and more efficient ways to meet the needs of walk-in and virtual patrons. Methods: Compile past five years of walk-in visitor statistics from the library. Retrieve past five years of website statistics from Google Analytics. These two sets of data will be compared and analyzed for any correlation. We hypothesize the data will show a steady decrease in walk-in visitors along with a continued increase in website visitors. …

Introduction To Oucampus Content Management System, Haiwang Yuan

DLPS Faculty Publications

This is a step-by-step tutorial the author has created for training his fellow librarians and staff during the migration of WKU's Web service to the new OUCampus content management system. It can be used universally for all those who are or will be using the same CMS platform.

Equal Access For All: Service Students With Disabilities, Jason Keinsley, Jennifer A. Bartlett, Carla Cantagallo, Susan Fogg

Library Presentations

No abstract provided.

Book Review: Open Source Web Applications For Libraries, Todd Bruns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Scholarly Publishing In The U.S., Then And Now: A Brief History And Implications For The Future, Sue Ann Gardner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Conference Presentations and Speeches

Slides for a presentation on the history of scholarly publishing in the United States and implications for the future of academic publishing. Covers book and journal publishing, publishing economics, and the opportunities and threats associated with publishing in the digital age.

Mind Mapping For Archival Processing: Using Personal Brain Software To Facilitate Arrangement Of The Auguste Martin Collection, Jillian M. Slater, Amy Rohmiller

Marian Library Faculty Presentations

The presenters discuss a case study that outlines and reflects on their experience using the mind mapping software Personal Brain to support arrangement of a conceptually complex collection during archival processing. The authors discuss advantages and disadvantages, and other potential applications of mind-mapping in archival work.

Book Review: Open Source Web Applications For Libraries, Todd Bruns

Todd A. Bruns

No abstract provided.

Ranking Library Tasks For Redesigning A Medical Academic Health Center And University Mobile Web Site, Daniel G. Kipnis, Msi, Gary Kaplan, Mslis, Ann Koopman, Am, Brian Kysela, Joseph Zavorski

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

Objectives:

(1) To determine what library-related tasks users most want to be able to perform on their mobile devices (smartphones, iPads,etc.), using a modified Likert scale, freetext and multiple choice questions to rank the most common tasks.

(2) To redesign our existing Library mobile site.

Book Review: Open Source Web Applications For Libraries, Todd Bruns

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Preserving Photographs: Ideals Vs. Realities, Elizabeth E. Reilly

Elizabeth Reilly

Assunta And A Bag Of Food, Michael C. Vocino

Technical Services Department Faculty Publications

Life in the Mezzogiorno of Italy in the town of San Nicandro Garganico. The author briefly ponders his aging.

Implementing Etds @ Uconn, Michael J. Bennett

UConn Library Presentations

No abstract provided.

Choosing The Right Discovery Tool: Making A Discovery Task Force Function Effectively, Debra G. Skinner, Jessica M. Minihan

Library Faculty Presentations

This presentation describes a systematic way to go about selecting the best Discovery Tool for your institution. Selection is much more than pricing, vendor demonstrations or recommendations from a few colleagues. How do you go from an administrative decision to add a discovery service to the final decision? This presentation will outline the steps taken by the Discovery Task Force at Georgia Southern University which included selecting a service based on a set of criteria, implementation, as well as faculty and staff training.

Presentation On E-Books To The University Of Rhode Island Deans' Council, Andrée Rathemacher

Technical Services Faculty Presentations

Slides and notes for a presentation on e-books to the University of Rhode Island Deans' Council on May 16, 2012.

Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

University Libraries News Online (2008-2023)

• Kony Unveiled: A Social Screening of Peace Vs. Justice

Review Of A Different Kind Of Web: New Connections Between Archives And Our Users, Megan K. Friedel

Journal of Western Archives

A review of A Different Kind of Web, edited by Kate Theimer.

Review Of Waldo Gifford Leland And The Origins Of The American Archival Profession, Debra Hansen

Journal of Western Archives

Review of Waldo Gifford Leland and the Origins of the American Archival Profession.

Tracing The Source Of Irrigation: An Examination Of Colorado Ditch Company Collections In Archival Repositories, Patricia J. Rettig

Journal of Western Archives

The history of irrigation is significant in the western United States, which has now experienced over 150 years of irrigation development. When considered fully, the history of Western irrigation goes beyond agriculture and extends to engineering, economics, business, sociology, law, politics, ecology, and more. The historical understanding to be gained from any of these viewpoints depends on the preservation and accessibility of original records created by irrigators. In the West, ditch company records are the earliest and best source of irrigation history. This article examines to what extent historical records of Colorado ditch companies have been preserved in and made …