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Creating A Library Logo For An Academic Library, Jim Kapoun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Memorial Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato needed a new library logo to replace one that was 25 years old and which did not reflect the library's current program. This article discusses the role of a logo in conveying an organization's identity, and describe the entire process of developing, producing, and implementing a new logo for the library.

The Challenges Of Computerizing A University Library In Nigeria: The Case Of Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Grace Nok

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is one of Nigeria's first generation universities, opening its doors in 1962. University library computerization in Nigeria has been in the pipeline since the 1970s, although concerted efforts began in the late 1990s. ALICE, an integrated library system which is popular in the UK, was acquired and implemented then. Challenges to library automation include poor infrastructure, a low level of computer literacy among the staff, and a lack of resources for maintaining and updating hardware and software.

Use Of Rfid Technology In Libraries: A New Approach To Circulation, Tracking, Inventorying, And Security Of Library Materials, Syed Md. Shahid

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Features and attributes of this RFID technology and its application in libraries are described. Basic components required for implementation as well as the pros and cons of RFID in libraries are discussed. Guidelines for best practices regarding standards and user confidentiality are explored.

Academic Libraries In India: A Present-Day Scenario, Preeti Mahajan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discusses the role of academic libraries in the education system in India and the changes brought out with the impact of Information technology in academic libraries in India, with an emphasis on the role of the UGC and various networks. The need for resource sharing through consortia is highlighted, with the aim of enhancing resources for university libraries.

The Design Of The Wilson’S Library Literature Online Tutorial, Cecile Bianco

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Wilson’s Library Literature Online tutorial (LLOT) was designed for the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College. This article provides background on the institution, summarize findings from a literature review of use of library tutorials at the graduate level, discusses the planning and the needs assessment for the tutorial, discusses the educational strategies used in the tutorial and its strategic design based on the literature review, proposes an evaluation form for the tutorial, and a budget for the tutorial.

Online Tutorials: Tips From The Literature, Cecile Bianco

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Online tutorials are an important addition to traditional teaching. Since Information Literacy is a skill that many believe college students should master, it can be argued that it is even more important that it is learned by graduate students. Online tutorials can be an effective means of education for graduate students. This paper assembles fourteen best practices for constructing online tutorials.

Confidentially Speaking: American Libraries And The Usa Patriot Act, Ellen D. Gilbert

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The USA Patriot Act and librarians' responses to it are examined in the context of other government efforts to influence library service, such as the FBI's "Library Awareness Program," as well as the general context of intellectual freedom and librarians' commitment to it.

Do You Really Want To Be A Forum?, Leonard Hitchcock

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article examines what a public forum is, and whether or not a library can legitimately claim to be one. Beginning with an imaginary visit to a rather odd public park, and a brief review of the development of the legal doctrine of the public forum, an attempt is made to establish that the library 1) falls far short of being a genuine public forum, 2) is actually ambivalent about being a forum at all, and 3) could, if it really wanted to, become much more of a forum by making a very simple change in its online catalog.

Information As A Value Concept, Thomas Weissinger

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Philosophically, materialists and idealists understand the world differently. In materialist theory information directly represents the natural world, whereas idealism understands it to be the very structure of thought. Some of the problems arising between information theory and the actual practice of librarianship are due to mixing concepts from incompatible theories. The concept of information favored by materialist theories is not interchangeable with the concepts preferred by idealists and critical theorists. Materialism overemphasizes the empirical features of information, while giving short shrift to the possibility that information can be both factual and evaluative. Consequently, this leads to theories of information which …

Vital Technical Services In Academic Libraries, Leopoldo M. Montoya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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How To Speak Out (Visually) At Your Library, Alessia Zanin-Yost, Christy Donaldson

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Using Server Logfiles To Improve Website Design, Elaine Maytag Nowick

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The Economics Of An Indian Engineering College Library, T.K. Saravanan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Moving Digits In Serials Life, Jean-Mark Sens

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Studying The Reader/Researcher Without The Artifact: Digital Problems In The Future History Of Books, Dorothy Warner, John Buschman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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On Libraries And The Public Sphere, John Buschman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Information Literacy And The Mckinsey Model: The Mckinsey Strategic Problem-Solving Model Adapted To Teach Information Literacy To Graduate Business Students, Christy A Donaldson

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Deterring Plagiarism: A New Role For Librarians, Margaret Burke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Teaching Information Skills In The Information Age: The Need For Critical Thinking, John J. Doherty, Mary Anna Hansen, Kathryn K. Kaya

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Technology Infrastructure And Information Literacy, Eugene A. Engeldinger

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Library And Information Networks In India, V. Franklin David Jebaraj, Franklin Robert Devadoss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Environmental Impact: A Preliminary Citation Analysis Of Local Faculty In A New Academic Program In Environmental And Human Health Applied To Collection Development In An Academic Library, Bill Johnson

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Integrating Philosophy And Practice In The Management Of Collection Development, Paul Metz

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Mankind's Memory Managers: A New Paradigm Of Library Science, Primoz Bizjak

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Characteristics Of Successful Partnerships Between Libraries, Schools, And Community Agencies, Carol A Brown

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Hierarchical Gaps And Subject Authority Control Processing : An Assessment, Daniel Canncasciato, Mary Wise

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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An Education In ©Opyright Law: A Primer For Cyberspace, Robert N. Diotalevi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Conclusion

Over the last few years the copyright road took several twists. The DMCA and TEACH Act will face tests in courtrooms across the country. It appears that is it a bit early to tell how new pieces of legislation will affect copyright on the whole. Perhaps amendments or even further statutory guidelines will be necessary by the federal legislature in order to alleviate concerns. Among the problems is the applicability of the fair use exception so relied upon by web-based educators and many others. However, if we are to advance in the digital millennium, we must compromise between right …

The Future In Context: How Librarians Can Think Like Futurists, John Fenner, Audrey Fenner

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Community Resources As Part Of The School Library Collection, Jennifer Hammond

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Marketing Of Information Products And Services For Libraries In India, Joseph Jestin, B Parameswari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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