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Op Ed -- Little Red Herrings: Filter-Tipped Libraries, Mark Y. Herring Sep 2004

Op Ed -- Little Red Herrings: Filter-Tipped Libraries, Mark Y. Herring

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.


Introduction To Comparative Cultural Studies And Michael Ondaatje's Writing, Steven Tötösy De Zepetnek Sep 2004

Introduction To Comparative Cultural Studies And Michael Ondaatje's Writing, Steven Tötösy De Zepetnek

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

No abstract provided.


Exploring Transnational Identities In Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost, Victoria Cook Sep 2004

Exploring Transnational Identities In Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost, Victoria Cook

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

Victoria Cook, in "Exploring Transnational Identities in Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost," addresses issues of identity raised in the narrative of Michael Ondaatje's novel Anil's Ghost. Cook's paper is a close analysis of Ondaatje's novel, paying particular attention to the way in which Ondaatje examines identity as both a "construct" and a "process." The approach used is one that draws on postcolonial theory and takes a "transnational" perspective. Cook argues that Ondaatje's text moves beyond the concept of a postcolonial literature of "resistance" into an area that requires a theory of process rather than product. Transnationalism is shown here to be just …


Ondaatje's The English Patient And Altered States Of Narrative, Beverley Curran Sep 2004

Ondaatje's The English Patient And Altered States Of Narrative, Beverley Curran

CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture

Beverley Curran argues in her paper "Ondaatje's The English Patient and Altered States of Narrative" that Ondaatje reconfigures in his novel the "romantic" figure of the father/artist as a clandestine lover, a drug addict, or an eccentric translator, all figures with dependencies. In The English Patient, the father or artist's sense of source, continuity, or authority are translated into a narrative which rejects the perverse captivity demanded of the lover and the translator by fidelity or by the tenets of realistic representation. Using sex, drugs, and translation, Ondaatje deranges both time and space to reconfigure the role of the artist …


Management Based On Reliable Comparative Data. Library Statistics And Performance Indicators. A Common Project Of Polish Research Libraries, Lidia Derfert-Wolf, Marek M. Górski, Marzena Marcinek Jun 2004

Management Based On Reliable Comparative Data. Library Statistics And Performance Indicators. A Common Project Of Polish Research Libraries, Lidia Derfert-Wolf, Marek M. Górski, Marzena Marcinek

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The paper reports the results of the on-going research on performance indicators and library statistics for Polish research libraries. It is a continuation of activity realised in the frame of the EU Tempus Project "Development of Library Management as a Part of the University Total Quality Management". The Task Group for Standardisation presently conducts it in the frame of the national project financed from the funds of the Ministry of National Education and Sport. The first part of the paper presents the results of the EU Tempus Project. The second part describes the tools for library performance evaluation applied in …


The Changing Of The Guard Or : Moving From Paper To "E" With A New Financial Model, Johan Engelbrecht Jun 2004

The Changing Of The Guard Or : Moving From Paper To "E" With A New Financial Model, Johan Engelbrecht

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The Changing of the Guard, or Moving from Print to “E” with a new Financial Model. Johan Engelbrecht, Univ of Stellenbosch During the past decade academic libraries all over the world have been faced with escalating costs which made budgeting for information resources, and especially academic journals, a nightmare. Libraries in South Africa were no exception, and the matter was made worse by the continuous weakening of the South African currency against major overseas currencies such as the Dollar and the Euro. In 2002 alone the South African Rand weakened by as much as 40% against the American Dollar. This …


Quality Management/Change Management: Two Sides Of The Same Coin?, Felicity Mcgregor Jun 2004

Quality Management/Change Management: Two Sides Of The Same Coin?, Felicity Mcgregor

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Change management strategies, as discussed in the literature, commonly share similar approaches and processes. Quality management or business excellence frameworks include many of the elements seen to be essential to effective change management. By adopting a management framework, a holistic approach to organisational change, development and innovation can be achieved. Instead of managing change as a series of events, a system wide approach is adopted. The disparate elements of effective management practice: human resources, industrial relations, customer relationship management, leadership strategies and planning processes are all integrated in a model underpinned by a systems approach and informed by systematic data …


A New Era In Library And Information Collaboration In New Zealand, Ainslie Dewe Jun 2004

A New Era In Library And Information Collaboration In New Zealand, Ainslie Dewe

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The New Zealand government has signalled a new era for collaboration by establishing a Library and Information Advisory Commission (LIAC) under the National Library of New Zealand Act 2003. The statutory purpose of the Commission is to “provide advice to the Minister on library and information issues, including mātauranga Māori”. LIAC is required to take account of recent national and international developments in relation to library and information services. The promotion of collaboration in relation to protecting, preserving and promoting access to information is specifically listed as a key responsibility of LIAC. LIAC is an independent advisor to government via …


Tib - An Organisation With A Cost-Effective, Strategy-Oriented Approach, Petra Düren Jun 2004

Tib - An Organisation With A Cost-Effective, Strategy-Oriented Approach, Petra Düren

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


Krakow Library Group As An Example Of A Regional Library Cooperation, Ewa Dobrzyńska-Lankosz, Anna Sokołowska-Gogut Jun 2004

Krakow Library Group As An Example Of A Regional Library Cooperation, Ewa Dobrzyńska-Lankosz, Anna Sokołowska-Gogut

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


The Economics Of Services In Changing Environment, Arja-Riita Haarala Jun 2004

The Economics Of Services In Changing Environment, Arja-Riita Haarala

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

This presentation concentrates on the management issues associated with providing library and information services in a changing environment. The transition from print to digital media has been a success story in many countries. At the same time, libraries are under increasing pressure to justify their expenditure. An answer to the crucial question is needed: Does this expenditure in terms of costs and benefits justify the services delivered? Publishers have encouraged the new trend by offering resources in digital format at little or no additional cost to the print subscription, but how will it be the future. New pricing models are …


Middle Management In Libraries: Is It A Hug Or A Squeeze?, Shabiran Rahman Jun 2004

Middle Management In Libraries: Is It A Hug Or A Squeeze?, Shabiran Rahman

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


To Be Or Not To Be Together: Is There A Choice? (Keynote Paper), Elena Maceviciute Jun 2004

To Be Or Not To Be Together: Is There A Choice? (Keynote Paper), Elena Maceviciute

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The paper aims to reflect on the aims of contemporary regional library co-operation, its reasons, forms and types of co-operation. It introduces the concept of regional co-operation, follows the historical development of its types, forms, models, and complexity. The emphasis is on the essential difference of modern library co-operation from earlier periods, its drivers and inhibitors, main actors and ultimate possibilities that is open as an intermediary level between local and international library work.


Science And Technology Libraries In Evolution: Adaptation And Synergy For Survival And Success, Paul Nieuwenhuysen Jun 2004

Science And Technology Libraries In Evolution: Adaptation And Synergy For Survival And Success, Paul Nieuwenhuysen

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

A brief overview is presented of some challenges that science and technology libraries have to face, caused by the evolution from classical libraries towards more electronic and digital libraries. This is a consequence of the fast evolution in information and communication technology (ICT) that has lead to more applications of ICT, not only to manage classical libraries, but also to create, distribute and access information resources in digital format through computer networks.


High-Density Off-Site Storage In North American Research Libraries, Scott Seaman Jun 2004

High-Density Off-Site Storage In North American Research Libraries, Scott Seaman

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


Atg Special Report -- Peer, Review: Past Present And Future, Steve Mckinzie Jun 2004

Atg Special Report -- Peer, Review: Past Present And Future, Steve Mckinzie

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.


Reshaping Scholarly Commmunication, John Ober, Catherine Candee, Beverlee French Jun 2004

Reshaping Scholarly Commmunication, John Ober, Catherine Candee, Beverlee French

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.


M25 Consortium Of Academic Libraries: Library Co-Operation In The South East Of England, Robert Hall Jun 2004

M25 Consortium Of Academic Libraries: Library Co-Operation In The South East Of England, Robert Hall

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


Aarlin: An Australian Approach To Managing E-Collection Access, Earle Gow Jun 2004

Aarlin: An Australian Approach To Managing E-Collection Access, Earle Gow

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


Management And Re-Organization Of An Academic Library In Continuously Changing Environment, Bulent Karasozen, Ebru Gurbuz Jun 2004

Management And Re-Organization Of An Academic Library In Continuously Changing Environment, Bulent Karasozen, Ebru Gurbuz

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


The Shared Bibliographer: Trln Builds Cooperative South Asia Collection, Kim Armstrong Jun 2004

The Shared Bibliographer: Trln Builds Cooperative South Asia Collection, Kim Armstrong

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.


Rachel K. Schenk Memorial Scholarhip, Editor Jun 2004

Rachel K. Schenk Memorial Scholarhip, Editor

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.


Addressing Staff Concerns In Changing Times: Supporting The Institution's Greatest Asset, Erika Linke Jun 2004

Addressing Staff Concerns In Changing Times: Supporting The Institution's Greatest Asset, Erika Linke

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

The strategic plan at Carnegie Mellon University highlights the important contributions that staff members make to the organization. Concomitantly the university encourages the growth of a diverse campus community and stresses the important of developing a culture of respect. The university libraries have embraced these two threads – recognizing the important contributions made by staff and the desirability of a diverse work force. This paper discusses the importance of these two threads and highlights the various steps taken to acknowledge staff contributions and to create a culture of respect.


Reaching All Students: Teaching Information Seeking Skills Online (Poster), Jay Bhatt, John Meyer, Rafael Sidi Jun 2004

Reaching All Students: Teaching Information Seeking Skills Online (Poster), Jay Bhatt, John Meyer, Rafael Sidi

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

A management issue of increasing importance is the need to provide distance learners the same library services as students who take courses on-site. Remote access to library-provided electronic resources has gone a long way to equalizing access for these students and for others who, because of work or family commitments, find coming to the library difficult. However, we have found that just making the resources available is insufficient; we must also teach the students how to use them effectively. The Drexel Libraries have assumed responsibility for information literacy instruction and have an extensive on-campus instruction program. The logical way too …


Changing Culture - The Experience Of Tu Delft Library, Ellen Van Der Sar, Maria Heijne Jun 2004

Changing Culture - The Experience Of Tu Delft Library, Ellen Van Der Sar, Maria Heijne

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


Drexel University, The University Of Maryland, And Their Libraries’ Experiences Collaborating With Various Research Programs, Jay Bhatt, John Meyer, Rafael Sidi Jun 2004

Drexel University, The University Of Maryland, And Their Libraries’ Experiences Collaborating With Various Research Programs, Jay Bhatt, John Meyer, Rafael Sidi

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Last year, researchers and librarians at both Drexel University and the University of Maryland initiated similar collaborative projects in their respective institutions to contribute to the development of life-long learning skills among the select participants. One joint finding was the importance of linking advances in knowledge, not just as hypothetical learning that benefits an elite few, but rather for the advancement of our society as a whole. Drexel University has two NSF-supported programs, Research Experience for Teachers (RET) and the Research Experience for Undergraduates Site (REU) DREAM (Drexel Research Experience in Advanced Materials). RET’s primary goal is to provide experiential …


The Academic Library In The Community (Poster), Paul Sheehan Jun 2004

The Academic Library In The Community (Poster), Paul Sheehan

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


Adapting To Changing User Expectations, Jean Poland Jun 2004

Adapting To Changing User Expectations, Jean Poland

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

Results of user surveys indicate that science and technology library user needs differ from those of humanists and social scientists and are changing rapidly. Science and technology libraries are taking the lead in adapting the public services model accordingly. Science and technology library users are most interested in easy-to-use access tools and library Web sites that enable them to find information on their own as well as easy access to materials from home and office. Their expectations are based on the speed of access provided by the Web and through search engines like Google. As fewer users come to the …


The Modern Library As An Integrated System - Library In Local Environment (Poster), Anna Tonakiewicz, Grazyna Komorowska, Alicja Portacha Jun 2004

The Modern Library As An Integrated System - Library In Local Environment (Poster), Anna Tonakiewicz, Grazyna Komorowska, Alicja Portacha

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.


Wielkopolska Digital Library - Project: Cooperation Of Region Libraries In The Field Of Creation And Management Of Digital Resources, Halina Ganińska, Krzysztof Ober, Jakub Bajer, Joanna Pomianowic Jun 2004

Wielkopolska Digital Library - Project: Cooperation Of Region Libraries In The Field Of Creation And Management Of Digital Resources, Halina Ganińska, Krzysztof Ober, Jakub Bajer, Joanna Pomianowic

Proceedings of the IATUL Conferences

No abstract provided.