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Marginalia No. 27, Merrill-Cazier Library

Marginalia

Dean Clement’s Letter: “the library remains an upbeat place”

2009 Winners: Leonard J. Arrington Mormon History Lecture awards

"Outcasts United" 2010 common literature experience … Randy Williams

A Genesis … Exhibition of John Ciardi’s poems & Gabor Peterdi etchings. Notes by Rose Milovich.

Research week 2010 … an Exhibit of recent USU faculty publications ... Jennifer Duncan

With Help from our Friends … Brad Cole on recent acquisitions – A Diet & Health book collection & John Suiter’s photographic archives.

Welcome New Merrill-Cazier Librarians: Kacy Lundstrom and Angela Dresselhaus.

The Library by the Numbers: An Annual Statistical Snapshot of the …

Librarian As Professor: A Dynamic New Role Model, Martha Fallahay Loesch

Library Publications

The 20th century information explosion provided widespread technological innovation and ease of access to information, and due to the 21st century emphasis on digital collections and electronic resources, libraries around the world are facing an uncertain future. This naturally causes librarians to re-evaluate their professional role, but perhaps academic librarians are best prepared for the future due to their co-existing role as professors. Essentially they have always been teaching, but now they must conquer the disparaging image and status treatment to which they have been subjected and evolve their profession by joining their teaching faculty colleagues in classrooms on college …

Gatherings No. 44 Spring/Summer 2010, Friends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete issue of Gatherings no. 44. Edited by Laurel Grotzinger.

The Faculty Notebook, April 2010, Provost's Office

Faculty Notebook

The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost.

Kennesaw State News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Kennesaw State University.

Standardized American Indians: The “Names Of Indian Tribes And Bands” List From The Office Of Indian Affairs, Charles D. Bernholz

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Faculty Publications

The inconsistent spelling of American Indian tribal names at the end of the nineteenth century led in part to the development within the Office of Indian Affairs of an array of 270 standardized identifiers, ranging from Absaroka to Zuñi. These efforts paralleled the simultaneous improvement of a large suite of relevant terms by the United States Board on Geographic Names. Both compilations were included in style manuals published by the Government Printing Office beginning in 1900 and approved for the use of federal agencies. In 1903 and 1904, Charles J. Kappler, in the preparation of his multi-volume Indian Affairs: Laws …

Exploring The Use Of Summon At Grand Valley State University, Doug Way

Presentations

Innovative libraries around the world are embracing web-scale discovery as a powerful new ally in bringing net-gen users back to the library as the starting point for research.

This groundbreaking new technology exposes content riches in a way that “millenials” and other end-users expect and understand: from a single search box and an appealing, easy interface.Plus, it delivers unbiased, relevant results in sub-second response time, liberating researchers to move forward in their work.

Web-scale discovery is now in use by academic libraries and evidence shows it’s moving them forward, improving service and elevating their profile. Spend an hour hearing for …

Georgia Southern News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Georgia Southern University.

Library Commuter Survey, Michelle Price

Lavery Library Faculty/Staff Publications

The Library Commuter Survey report describes the work completed by Michelle Price, Science & Outreach Librarian, and Melissa Jadlos, Library Director, during the 2009‐2010 academic year. Beginning with the creation of the Outreach Librarian position, each year the Lavery Library has focused on one segment of the Fisher population to help connect that group to information resources, librarian expertise, and library facilities, in order to enhance their quality of life. The first year the Library worked with the Admissions Office and their Student Ambassadors, and for the second year the Library focused on Commuter Students.

The Library Commuter Survey report …

From The University Presses -- Why I Hate The Bisac Codes, Sanford G. Thatcher

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

Biz Of Acq -- Video Streaming Services At Indiana University Bloomington, Jo Mcclamroch, Monique Threatt, Michelle Flinchbaugh

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

A Fire To Be Kindled, Matthew Landau

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 034, Number 27, March 29, 2010, Grand Valley State University

2009-2010, Volume 34

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Evaluation Of References In Dissertations And Theses Against The Holdings In A University Library, Florence Adeola Omoba, Beatrice Adeyoji Fabunmi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The evaluation of university library collections must include quantitative as well as qualitative measures. This research seeks to demonstrate a relationship between quantitative and qualitative evaluation of Kenneth Dike Library collection in the sciences. It is hypothesised that, as a result of this relationship, the larger the collection, the more likely it is that it can support PhD research in the sciences.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 034, Number 23, March 1, 2010, Grand Valley State University

2009-2010, Volume 34

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Textiles, Clothing And Design Collection Development Policy, Mary Cassner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Collection Development Policies

The textiles, clothing and design collection supports the teaching, research and service activities of the entire university community. Its primary audience is faculty, staff, and students of the Textiles, Clothing and Design Department in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The collection’s primary focus is support for the undergraduate and graduate curricula for textiles, clothing and design.

The textiles, clothing and design collection has strong interdisciplinary appeal and usage. The Department has a close relationship with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. Many students from the School, particularly those in the Master of Fine Arts in Costume …

An Evaluation Of User-Education Programmes In The University Libraries Of Pakistan, Rubina Bhatti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to explore and critically examine the present state of affairs regarding the provision of library user education by the university libraries of Pakistan. The study collected data by means of questionnaire, personal observation, and informal discussion with senior library staff members. Literature and Internet sources were also consulted with a purpose to explore the related studies in the field. The study indicates the need for Pakistani university libraries to improve their professional standards and to take a more active role in formulating a proper policy and aims and objectives on educating the users. Teaching …

Self-Study Report Appendix 15: Libraries Faculty Vitae

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: White Papers

294 pages

People Profile: Robin Champieux

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

Distinguished Library Leader -- Dr. Edward Holley Dies Peacefully At Age 82

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

And They Were There: Reports Of Meetings -- Salalm, Ifla, And The 29th Annual Charleston Conference, Sever Bordeianu

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

I Need This Now! Interlibrary Loan Meets Collection Development On The Patron Access Road, Nancy Richey

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

Women's And Gender Studies Collection Development Policy, Anchalee (Joy) Panigabutra-Roberts

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Collection Development Policies

The Women's and Gender Studies collection supports the teaching, research and service activities of the entire university community and beyond. Its primary audience is the faculty, staff, and students of the Women's and Gender Studies Program primarily in the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as in the colleges of: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, Business Administration, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Fine and Performing Arts, Journalism and Mass Communications and Law. Its primary focus is support for the undergraduate and graduate curricula and research in Women's and Gender Studies. Specific and transient research needs of Women’s and …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 034, Number 16, January 11, 2010, Grand Valley State University

2009-2010, Volume 34

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Educational Psychology Collection Development Policy, Mary Cassner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Collection Development Policies

The educational psychology collection supports the teaching, research and service activities of the entire university community. Its primary audience is the faculty, staff, and students of the Educational Psychology Department in the College of Education and Human Sciences. The collections primary focus is support for the undergraduate and graduate curricula for educational psychology.

English Collection Development Policy, Kathleen Johnson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Collection Development Policies

The English language and Literatures in English collection supports the teaching, research, and service activities of the entire university community. Its primary audience is the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences and its primary focus is support for the undergraduate and graduate curricula for English and related programs. Specific and transient research needs of English faculty and graduate students are supplemented through Interlibrary Loan. Materials are not purchased for the general public though others may benefit from the collection. While the collection focuses on works classified in the Library of …

Yul Annual Report; 2009-2010, Yale University Library

Yale University Library Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Rare Material In Academic Libraries, Susan Potter, Robert P. Holley

School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications

Purpose – This paper summarizes the importance of rare materials for academic libraries including developments since the arrival of the Internet and the effects of declining library budgets.

Design/methodology/approach – The authors reviewed the literature on the subject coupled with their experiences with collection development.

Findings – Collecting rare materials remains important for scholarly research though harder to justify during a period of budget stringency. Academic libraries should discover creative ways to discover and add rare materials to their collections. Rare materials require special expertise in their acquisition, processing, storage, and use. Digitization is making rare materials more accessible but …

Provenance Xxviii, Jody Thompson

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

No abstract provided.

People News

The Southeastern Librarian

Recent professional developments from SELA members.