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Buy One, Get One E—Or Has Print Finally Become Never, No More In Reference Collections?, Frances C. Wilkinson, Linda K. Lewis Sep 2004

Buy One, Get One E—Or Has Print Finally Become Never, No More In Reference Collections?, Frances C. Wilkinson, Linda K. Lewis

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

The rapidly changing world of reference databases — such as the numerous statistical sources, the collections of reference electronic books, and the database indexes to subjects — is explored. To address these issues the authors conducted an interview-style “joint discussion” among six librarians from five Universities.


Thermal-Transfer Printing: A Better Way To Print Library Labels, Cheryl D. Walters Mar 2004

Thermal-Transfer Printing: A Better Way To Print Library Labels, Cheryl D. Walters

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

Thermal-transfer printing, a technology borrowed from the manufacturing sector, offers libraries a flexible method for printing durable, accurate, legible, and attractive labels that reliably adhere to most book surfaces. When guided by an electronic program customized to meet a library’s particular needs, a thermal-transfer printing system offers virtually limitless variations in font, format, and functionality. It can print labels directly from the online catalog, thereby guaranteeing that call numbers on labels match what patrons see in the catalog. This article explains thermal-transfer printing and how it compares with other printing technologies, briefly explores applications in both the manufacturing and library …


"The Hardest Worked River In The World": The 1962 Bear River Project, Utah And Idaho, Robert Parson Jan 2004

"The Hardest Worked River In The World": The 1962 Bear River Project, Utah And Idaho, Robert Parson

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

Arising on the north slope of the Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah, Bear River travels five hundred miles through three states and ten counties in Utah,Wyoming, and Idaho.The river’s route traverses from mountain slopes, through several valleys, deep canyons and gorges before terminating at the Great Salt Lake, only ninety miles from where it begins.This unique geological and geographical mix, as well as interstate politics have complicated efforts to fully harness its waters.