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Encouraging Faculty Requests For Library Materials: Midwest’S New Book Selection Service, Lydia F. Knight Jul 2009

Encouraging Faculty Requests For Library Materials: Midwest’S New Book Selection Service, Lydia F. Knight

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the use of Midwest Library Service's notification scheme by Dalton State College in Georgia. It offers a New Book Selection Service, which replaces the notification slip as a medium of distributing announcements on forthcoming titles. This information is sent by electronic mail instead. The lists can be profiled using the Library of Congress Subject Classification.


Georgia, Iowa Lead Oclc Campaign For Increased Library Support Jul 2009

Georgia, Iowa Lead Oclc Campaign For Increased Library Support

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the campaign of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) that seeks to promote awareness of the needs of local libraries and increase support for their services. The campaign was funded by the Bill & Belinda Gates Foundation and will be run at selected areas in Georgia and Iowa. Libraries fear that the recesison may bring further budget cuts.


Dekalb Unveils First Construction Projects Jul 2009

Dekalb Unveils First Construction Projects

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the expansion of the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library and other branches of the DeKalb County Public Library System of Georgia. The expanded library is twice as large as its former size. Its collection includes 64,000 publications, additional computers and special area for children and adolescents.


Special Libraries Association News, Notes Jul 2009

Special Libraries Association News, Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Georgia Chapter of the Special Libraries Association.


Former Library Director Anthony Passes Jul 2009

Former Library Director Anthony Passes

Georgia Library Quarterly

An obituary for Emily Hasson Anthony, former director of the Northeast Georgia Library System, is presented.


Carter Library Co-Sponsors Briars' Event Jul 2009

Carter Library Co-Sponsors Briars' Event

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on a forum held by the Georgia Southwestern State University in celebration of the Black History Month in 2009. More than 70 participants viewed the documentary "Briars in the Cotton Patch." The event was a joint project of Kainonia Farm and Faith Fuller, director of communications for the Fuller Center for Housing.


Brewer Receives Smithsonian Internship Jul 2009

Brewer Receives Smithsonian Internship

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that library student Camille Ann Brewer was granted an internship at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.


Atlanta Student Wins Archives' Award Jul 2009

Atlanta Student Wins Archives' Award

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article announces that Myron McGhee won first place in the Excellence on Genealogy competition.


Woodruff Library Prepares For Renovation Jul 2009

Woodruff Library Prepares For Renovation

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the renovation of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center in Georgia. Research and reference services will be relocated during the renovation. Interlibrary loan participation will also continue. The renovation will transform the facility into a 21st century learning environment.


Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim Jul 2009

Curtis Retires, Nielsen To Serve As Interim

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the retirement of Susan Curtis from her position as head of reference at the University of Georgia Libraries (UGA) and the appointment of Kristin Nielsen as her interim successor.


Mountain Regional Holds Celebrations Jul 2009

Mountain Regional Holds Celebrations

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the community wide celebration held by the Union County Public Library in Georgia to thank the Union County citizens and other parties who have contributed to the renovation of the library. Library Director Donna Howell welcomed the guests, including Senator Chip Pearson, Representative Stephen Allison, and Commissioner Lamar Paris.


Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, Susan Cooley Jul 2009

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2009, vol. 46, no. 3.


We Love Libraries!, Jenny Mccurdy Jul 2009

We Love Libraries!, Jenny Mccurdy

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author discusses how she can contribute to the advocacy of the interests of libraries. She emphasizes the importance of timely communication with authorities involved in funding. She also cites social networking and collaboration as crucial factors in library success. Selling proposals to library authority is also discussed.


Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers Jul 2009

Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article lists and provides brief biographies of the nominees for 2010 officers of the Georgia Library Association.


Gold/Galileo Conference Coming July 31 Jul 2009

Gold/Galileo Conference Coming July 31

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article announces the Gold/Galileo Users Group Conference, to held in Georgia on July 31, 2009.


Imls Taps Henderson To Attend Conference Jul 2009

Imls Taps Henderson To Attend Conference

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that Francine I. Henderson, research library administrator for the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, was chosen by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to attend the conference "Stewardship of America's Legacy: Answering the Call to Action," to be held in June 2009.


From The President, James Cooper Jul 2009

From The President, James Cooper

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article offers information on the 21st annual Council of Media Organizations (COMO) conference, to be held from October 7 to 9, 2009.


Library's Opening Draws Nearly Half Of Ephesus' Population Jul 2009

Library's Opening Draws Nearly Half Of Ephesus' Population

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the opening ceremony of the Ephesus Public Library in Heard County, Georgia. Speakers included Representative Randy Nix, State Librarian Lamar Veatch and Head County School Superintendent and library board chairman Benji Hyatt. The library measures 6,000 square feet, with a collection of more than 4,500 children's and adult books.


My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel Jul 2009

My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Kenneth M. Kozel

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author describes his personal library. His collection includes books by Stephen King, Anne Rice, Jane Austen, John Grisham, Joyce Carol Oates and Gary Larson. His books deal with art, illustration, classical literature , mysteries and horrors. He recounts rereading and cherishing his collection as he ages.


Gla Executive Board Honors Krug Jul 2009

Gla Executive Board Honors Krug

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports that Judith F. Krug was named honorary member of the Georgia Library Association.


Academic Libraries As Learning Spaces: Library Effectiveness And The User Experience, Charles Forrest Jul 2009

Academic Libraries As Learning Spaces: Library Effectiveness And The User Experience, Charles Forrest

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the improvement of user experience in academic libraries. The implications of automation on the role of librarians and library staff are discussed. The success of libraries is measured in terms of their inputs, the activities they support and their outputs, such as circulation transactions and reference questions answered.


From The President, James Cooper Apr 2009

From The President, James Cooper

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author talks about the annual Georgia Library Day held at the Capitol of the state on February 26, 2009. The author mentions the increase in annual use of school libraries, public libraries and academic libraries in the U.S. The author also cites the highlights of the event. The author talks about the creation of a new group called the Atlanta Emerging Librarians by the Georgia Library Association.


Agnes Scott College News And Notes Apr 2009

Agnes Scott College News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from Agnes Scott College Library.


The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act: How It Pertains To Georgia’S Libraries, Diana J. Very Apr 2009

The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act: How It Pertains To Georgia’S Libraries, Diana J. Very

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article presents information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and discusses its significance to libraries in Georgia. The legislation, also referred as the Stimulus Public Law 111-5, is intended to create supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and local and state fiscal stabilization. It also discusses the challenges posed by the legislation on library administrators. It explores the funding opportunities that public libraries need to consider.


Augusta State Library News And Notes Apr 2009

Augusta State Library News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Augusta State University Library.


Georgia Southern News And Notes Apr 2009

Georgia Southern News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Georgia Southern University Library.


Mountain Regional News And Notes Apr 2009

Mountain Regional News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Mountain Regional Library System.


Gsu's Long Named "2009 Mover & Shaker" By Library Journal Apr 2009

Gsu's Long Named "2009 Mover & Shaker" By Library Journal

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article reports on the inclusion of Georgia State University librarian Casey Long to the list of "Movers & Shakers" for 2009 in the March issue of "Library Journal." The lbrarian was chosen by the journal because of her determination to improve student information literacy. Information in given on her role and functions as a business liaison librarian for the Georgia State University Library. It also explores the awards and recognition given to the librarian. The librarian expects to ensure all undergraduate business students are prepared with the information-seeking skills necessary for success in their careers.


University Of West Georgia News And Notes Apr 2009

University Of West Georgia News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the University of West Georgia Library.


Coastal Plain Regional News And Notes Apr 2009

Coastal Plain Regional News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Coastal Plain Regional Library System.