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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Technical Bulletins: Gasb Statement 34, Al Major
Technical Bulletins: Gasb Statement 34, Al Major
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The results of GASB 34 affect the audit report primarily by requiring new disclosures, a new required supplementary data section, a narrative analysis of the audited financial statements and additional financial reports.
Technical Bulletins: Municipal Travel Policy, Melissa Ashburn
Technical Bulletins: Municipal Travel Policy, Melissa Ashburn
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
State law requires all municipalities with populations less than 100,000 to adopt and file with the state comptroller a travel policy that covers expense reimbursement for elected and appointed officials.
Hot Topic: Management Of Personnel Records (2007), Don Darden
Hot Topic: Management Of Personnel Records (2007), Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
MTAS recommends that every city in Tennessee maintain its personnel records in a central location and that such records be under the custodianship of a trained employee or employees, depending on the size of the city.
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2007), Mtas
Directory Of Tennessee Municipal Officials (2007), Mtas
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A directory of Tennessee cities that includes personnel and municipal data, such as number of employees, population, charter form, size in square miles, and election date.
Eminent Domain In Tennessee: An Attorney's Guide, Dennis Huffer, James L. Murphy
Eminent Domain In Tennessee: An Attorney's Guide, Dennis Huffer, James L. Murphy
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
A comprehensive guide to the laws governing eminent domain in Tennessee.
Overtime And The Police: Application Of The Overtime Provisions Of The Fair Labor Standards Act On Law Enforcement, Rex Barton
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication is an overview of the impact of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions on law enforcement agencies.
What Does Usage Tell Us About Our Users?, Carol Tenopir, Eleanor Read, Maribeth Manoff, Gayle Baker, David Nicholas, Donald W. King
What Does Usage Tell Us About Our Users?, Carol Tenopir, Eleanor Read, Maribeth Manoff, Gayle Baker, David Nicholas, Donald W. King
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
No abstract provided.
Web 2.0: Our Cultural Downfall?, Carol Tenopir
Web 2.0: Our Cultural Downfall?, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Librarians, including American Library Association president Loriene Roy, are finding new ways to reach their constituents with social networking (see "Living the Virtual Library Life," LJ 10/1/07, p. 24). [...]after I heard Keen's keynote presentation at the recent International Association of STM Publishers in Frankfurt, Germany, and read his book on the long flight home, I recognized a kernel of truth in his arguments, which resonate with librarians' continued challenge to help users find accurate, reliable information. Keen might see this as one of the most pervasive dangers of social networking-the seductive power that leads even those professionals tasked with …
Local Government Public Works Standards And Specifications (2007), John Chlarson
Local Government Public Works Standards And Specifications (2007), John Chlarson
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This document was developed to provide Tennessee cities with guidelines for construction projects. It includes guidelines for construction standards, materials specifications, design criteria, and contract documents to be used for streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water distribution systems.
Ordinance Drafting And Enactment: Issues And Recommendations (2007), Steve Lobertini
Ordinance Drafting And Enactment: Issues And Recommendations (2007), Steve Lobertini
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication addresses the issues underlying common challenges of drafting ordinances.
Minutes, 11/5/2007, The Commission For Lesbian, Gay Bisexual And Transgender People At The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
Minutes, 11/5/2007, The Commission For Lesbian, Gay Bisexual And Transgender People At The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
Commission for LGBT - Reports, Minutes, Events and Other Documents
No abstract provided.
Hot Topic: Mandatory Electronic Filing Of Statements Of Disclosure, Josh Jones
Hot Topic: Mandatory Electronic Filing Of Statements Of Disclosure, Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
With the passage of the Comprehensive Governmental Ethics Reform Act of 2006, all popularly elected local public officeholders and candidates for local public office must file a Statement of Disclosure of Interests with the Tennessee Ethics Commission.
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter (2007), Steve Lobertini
Technical Bulletins: Amendments To The General Law Mayor-Aldermanic Charter (2007), Steve Lobertini
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
On July 1, 1991, municipalities operating under the general law mayor-aldermanic charter received a completely revised charter. Since that revision, there have been several amendments to the charter, which are summarized in this publication.
Conducting A Special Census, Margaret Norris
Conducting A Special Census, Margaret Norris
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
There are many things to consider before conducting a special census, including: the cost, time, and human resources involved in conducting the census; correctly scheduling the census; and determining who will conduct the census.
Perceptions Of Value And Value Beyond Perceptions: Measuring The Quality And Value Of Journal Article Readings., Carol Tenopir, Donald W. King
Perceptions Of Value And Value Beyond Perceptions: Measuring The Quality And Value Of Journal Article Readings., Carol Tenopir, Donald W. King
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
When measuring quality and value of journals, what is being measured, to whom does the value accrue, and why the measurement is being done must be considered. Both implicit and explicit measures of quality and value are possible. Preliminary results of ongoing readership research show that academic library e-journal collections have both purchase and use value to academic faculty. They spend their time reading, read many articles each year, and reading benefits their work in many ways.
Celebrating A&I Longevity., Carol Tenopir
Celebrating A&I Longevity., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Continual pressures-including competition from free web search engines, the escalating costs of keeping up with human-based indexing of proliferating journal articles, and customer desires for online system interconnections and bells and whistles-have arguably made this past ten years more challenging than the 90 before. Matthew J. Toussant, CAS senior VP of editorial operations, notes that "patents are now the leading source of new substance information in the CAS REGISTRY database and accounted for 63 percent of new substance records by CAS in 2006."
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2007), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2007), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Gasoline, diesel, and certain other fuels purchased for the exclusive use of a state or local government are exempt from the federal excise taxes on those fuels.
The Impact Of Scholarly Communication On Lis Education, Carol Tenopir
The Impact Of Scholarly Communication On Lis Education, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
No abstract provided.
Technical Bulletins: Irs Regulations On Personal Use Of City-Owned Vehicles: Employer's Guide To Fringe Benefits (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The personal use of a city-owned vehicle is taxable to the employee.
Tennessee Public Acts 2007: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Dennis Huffer
Tennessee Public Acts 2007: Summaries Of Interest To Municipal Officials, Dennis Huffer
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This publication summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations.
Minutes, 10/3/2007, The Commission For Lesbian, Gay Bisexual And Transgender People At The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
Minutes, 10/3/2007, The Commission For Lesbian, Gay Bisexual And Transgender People At The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville
Commission for LGBT - Reports, Minutes, Events and Other Documents
No abstract provided.
Living The Virtual Library Life., Carol Tenopir
Living The Virtual Library Life., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Sites such as Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, and Second Life provide a personal, but virtual, library presence to link librarians and library patrons. Many think that Second Life, peopled by avatars and created by Linden Research Inc, could be a way for librarians to reach each other and maintain social connections, as well as serve continuing education.
Newfound Press: The Digital Imprint Of The University Of Tennessee Libraries, Linda L. Phillips
Newfound Press: The Digital Imprint Of The University Of Tennessee Libraries, Linda L. Phillips
UT Libraries Faculty: Peer-Reviewed Publications
The University of Tennessee Libraries launched its digital imprint, Newfound Press, in 2005 to develop a framework for making peer reviewed scholarly and specialized works available worldwide. Building on local digitization investments, Newfound Press has published two monographs, hosts a born–digital journal, and is experimenting with publishing conference proceedings as digital multimedia. Through Newfound Press, the University of Tennessee is promoting open access publishing while resolving issues such as finding sustainable funding, creating a process for peer review “on the fly,” and establishing credibility as a viable scholarly publications venue. If every research library were to provide similar services, access …
Reducing Health Insurance Costs In Tennessee Cities, Don Darden
Reducing Health Insurance Costs In Tennessee Cities, Don Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The best way for cities to affect health insurance cost favorably is to do a better job managing their existing programs and using all of the resources available.
Water Needs Of Small Tennessee Fire Departments (2007), Ron Darden
Water Needs Of Small Tennessee Fire Departments (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This report discusses the fire department’s need for water, fire insurance ratings, hydrant marking regulations, problems confronting local government’s ability to provide water for fire service, the value of residential sprinkler systems, and potential savings from improved fire service.
Open Records: A Guide For Municipal Officials (2007), Josh Jones
Open Records: A Guide For Municipal Officials (2007), Josh Jones
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This guide summarizes Tennessee’s open records laws as of July 2007 and includes practical applications for municipal officials and employees.
Hot Topic: Changes In Federal And State Lodging Reimbursement Rates For Travel, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Changes In Federal And State Lodging Reimbursement Rates For Travel, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Summary of changes in the federal and state lodging reimbursement rates for travel.
Hot Topic: State Of Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Of Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
MTAS suggests that municipalities defer action on any ordinance implementing the tax freeze program until after the final rules have been developed. Includes a sample resolution that creates a study committee to consider the impact of such a program prior to adoption.
Hot Topic: Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (2007), Richard Stokes
Hot Topic: Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (2007), Richard Stokes
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Up-to-date information on employee military leave for employees who are National Guardsmen, in the Reserve, are planning to enlist, or are drafted.