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Expand Your Online Research Abilities, Laura K. Justiss

Law Library Staff & Faculty Works

As a summer clerk or full-time associate at a law firm (or as a solo practitioner), you are likely to encounter research projects for which neither Lexis nor Westlaw is a good option. Perhaps the material isn't available on these databases at all. Or, your firm may have a limited subscription that excludes the information you need. You also may find that some content on Lexis or Westlaw costs more than your firm or client is willing to pay. In these circumstances, it's important to know that the two most prominent databases used by lawyers are not the only ones …

Isr@Bucknell, Information Services And Resources, Bucknell University

ISR @ Bucknell

isr@bucknell was a newsletter published by Bucknell University's Information Services and Resources department (later Library and Information Technology). The publication served the community by providing software, project, and service updates. Regular features included a letter from the Associate Vice President for Information Services and Resources, the "Ask ISR" column, and featured ISR web pages. This issue includes the following articles: "Bucknell Community Dialogue Day," "Supporting a Community of Learning," "Get This Item," "Licensing for Electronic Resources," "Meet Adam Kubik," "Printer Usage on Campus," "Technology Use in the Classroom," "Keeping Up-to-Date with the Periodicals Collection," "Google Scholar," "Today's Tech Lingo, Gadgets, …

Degrassi.Ca: Building A Fan Community Online, Mark Aaron Polger

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Music Across Campus: A Study Of Streaming Technology Use In Iowa Academic Libraries, Elizabeth J. Cox

Articles

This article looks at the use of streaming audio in a small subsection of academic libraries. The results of a survey are presented, in addition to a brief review of the library literature. The issues of adding a streaming technology program include computer hardware and software, funding, access, feedback, copyright, and local policy.

What Archives Reveal: The Hidden Poems Of Amelia Earhart, Sammie L. Morris

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

The importance of primary source materials to scholarship is undeniable. Primary source materials can verify or contradict information accepted as true in history books and other secondary sources. They can tell the whole, or at least more complete, story of events. Unlike secondary sources, primary source materials offer first-hand accounts from the past, bringing history closer and making it feel more real. It can even be argued that primary source materials are less susceptible than published texts to the loss or misinterpretation of information over time in subsequent edition revisions. In particular among primary source materials, manuscripts such as diaries …

Battlefields, Tools, And Targets: Archives And Armed Conflict, Patricia A. Nugent

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

Kenneth Foote notes in his seminal book on memorials Shadowed Ground that, "Every society in every period has borne witness to war, disaster, violence and tragedy." The universal nature of conflict is, of course, well known, so it is perhaps not surprising that, as with many other institutions of society, archives have been impacted by human violence and destruction. Indeed, the birth of the archival profession is often closely associated with one of the most important wars in history-the French Revolution of 1789. In the aftermath of the revolution, the new French government sought to make the records of the …

Law Library Design Bookshelf-An Annotated Bibliography, Stephen G. Margeton

Scholarly Articles

Professor Margeton provides an annotated list of selected materials related to library design. The list is arranged by topic and includes books, book chapters, reports, and articles.

Exam Master Online, Vol.3 (1) January - February 2005, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

The Insider (2003-2008)

No abstract provided.

Users And Internet Skills: A Report From Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, Stella E. Igun

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

This study, based on a survey of eighty-one (81) users of a cyber café owned and run by the Delta State University, Abraka in 2005 examines the self-reported level of Internet skills; sources of such skills; the additional skills desired, and preferred ways of acquiring them; and how the Internet has influenced and affected their research. The results show 71% of respondents rated their Internet skills between average and very high; 78.8% acquired their Internet skills either online or through teaching by colleagues or friends. World Wide Web (WWW) skills were the most sought after additional skill (73%). Continuing …

Narrowcasting To Faculty And Students: Creating An Efficient “Research By Subject” Page, Rob Withers, Rob Casson, Aaron Shrimplin

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

Libraries provide thousands of e-resources, but most users need only a handful. Miami University has created an interface which enables subject specialists to select from electronic resources provided by the Libraries, add links to related resources, and post announcements in each subject area. In addition, subject specialists can create multi-database searches for each subject area. Subject specialists can make immediate changes, web developers are relieved of reviewing and making changes submitted by others, and students and faculty see the resources they need. The University portal will eventually link to subject areas corresponding each students’ classes and faculty member’s teaching …

Handling Legal Questions At The Reference Desk And Beyond, Newkirk Barnes

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

This article offers reference librarians practical advice on how to approach legal information requests that arrive via the reference desk, as well as through e-mail and chat. It suggests how to avoid the unauthorized practice of law by focusing on the activities reference librarians can safely perform when faced with legal questions from both their on-site and virtual users. The article discusses how reference librarians can conduct effective legal reference interviews both in person and online. Additionally, it suggests ways to include instruction in legal reference encounters, and possible sources for referral of questions that require professional legal assistance.

You Are What You Link: A Guideline For The Enrichment Of Information On Campus Portals—A Perspective From Iran, Alireza Hejazi, Mitra Dilmaghani

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

The main concern over campus portals is quality of data and information they provide for their users who are mainly students. Usually content is so important at universities and colleges that it is regarded as the king, but which factor is the most crucial one for the effectiveness of portfolios? The increasing role of campus portals in directing students to their desired destinations has proved them to be effective tools of worldwide education and research. This makes a challenge for academic portal developers to utilize their portfolios with qualified data and information. It seems that the enrichment of information …

Udlib/Search: Enhancing Information Literacy In Delaware Public Schools Through Use Of Technology, Dianna Mckellar

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

[Introduction]

Technology is being introduced to students at an earlier age each year. In today’s society students need to acquire a comfort level with technology and strong information literacy skills, preferably at an early age. It is for this reason that schools are being encouraged to create programs that both pique students’ interest in and develop their knowledge of technology.

UDLib/SEARCH is an example of a statewide program that enhances information literacy through use of technology and could be used as a model for similar programs. UDLib/SEARCH provides 16 periodical and encyclopedia databases as well as training on the use …

Building Library Collections, The Ebay Way, Camila Gabaldón

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

eBay provides a fresh way to find and purchase items that build a library’s special collections and archives, supplement circulating collections, or replace journal issues that are missing. At Western Oregon University (WOU), we have used eBay to build our archives collections and are looking to expand our use to the general collections. This article uses some of our experiences to describe how eBay can be used to acquire library materials and includes lessons that we have learned, tips for optimizing your searches, and hints for eBay novices.

Movers And Shakers In The Library Publishing World Highlight Their Roles: Interviews With Print And Electronic Journal Editors - A Comparison, Julie Banks, Carl Pracht

E-JASL: Electronic Journal of Academic and Special Librarianship (1999-2009, Volumes 1-10)

Abstract

This paper reports the interviews of five Emerald Group and three electronic journal editors. Several topics were discussed, including the definition of a peer reviewed journal article, the role of the editor, the work involved in editing, the role of the editorial board, ways to get on the editorial board, the acceptance rate of the journal, and topics of interest for future publication. The experience provided insight into the working mechanisms of journal publishing and clearly showed that there are many similarities among the editors’ roles, relationships, workloads, and understanding of the peer review concept, no matter which format …

Public Services Department : Annual Report : 2004 - 2005, Nelson Poynter Memorial Library

USF St. Petersburg Campus Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Building Uncommon Community With A Common Book, Colleen T. Boff, Schroeder Robert, Joy Gambill

University Libraries Faculty Publications

Library involvement with Campus Reading Experiences (CRE) at two community colleges and two four-year institutions are described. The case studies were chosen because each reflects a strong library presence in institutional level program planning and instructional development for deeper student learning related to the CRE. In particular, the case studies highlight the connections these programs create between librarians, student affairs, and academic affairs. Practical suggestions for how librarians can initiate this type of experience on their campus as well as advice for how librarians can take a more active role in getting involved with already existing reading programs are provided.

Law's Box: Law, Jurisprudence And The Information Ecosphere, Paul D. Callister

Faculty Works

For so long as it has been important to know what the law is, the practice of law has been an information profession. Nonetheless, just how the information ecosphere affects legal discourse and thinking has never been systematically studied. Legal scholars study how law attempts to regulate information flow, but they say little about how information limits, shapes, and provides a medium for law to operate.

Part I of the paper introduces a holistic approach to medium theory - the idea that methods of communication influence social development and ideology - and applies the theory to the development of legal …

Success Has Its Challenges Too, Sally Neal, Edward Gonzalez

Scholarship and Professional Work

Librarians at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) have been involved with the School of Sciences' SCI 120 Learning Communities for First-Year Students since their introduction in 1997. From curriculum development to teaching in the classroom, librarian expertise and experience has been valued and sought out. However, with this success comes challenges. How do we (the science librarians) manage the extensive time commitment required by these courses? How do we streamline the grading of library exercises? How can the instructional team members easily share instructional materials? As the title of the 2004 LOEX conference states, the IUPUI science librarians have been …

2005 Winter - Friendly Correspondence Newsletter, Courtright Memorial Library

Friends of the Library

No abstract provided.

Back Matter, Reagan L. Grimsley

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

No abstract provided.

Building On The Past: Construction Of The New Georgia Archives, David W. Carmicheal

Provenance, Journal of the Society of Georgia Archivists

On September 10, 2005, the Georgia Archives celebrated its eighty-eighth birthday in a new home, its fourth since 1918. Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox formed a unique partnership with state and federal government officials, one county, two cities, a university, and a foundation to accomplish construction of the 171, ooo square-foot building. The construction took just nineteen months from groundbreaking to opening day, but the events that led to the new archives dated back many years, even decades. In fact, though no one knew it at the time, they began with the construction of an interstate highway.

Gvsu Press Releases, 2005, Grand Valley State University

University Press Releases, 1961-Present

A compilation of press releases for the year 2005 submitted by University Communications (formerly News & Information Services) to news agencies concerning the people, places, and events related to Grand Valley State University.

Connections: Library News For Library Staff Vol. 2, Issue 1, University Of Texas At Arlington Library

Connections: Library News for Library Staff

The purpose of Connections was to build community within UTA Library staff by reminding people of upcoming events and dates, introducing new staff members, celebrating a department's achievements, and writing about other items of interest.

Tennessee Archivist 28, No. 1, Society Of Tennessee Archivists

Tennessee Archivist newsletters

Winter 2005 issue of the Tennessee Archivist, a newsletter produced by the Society of Tennessee Archivists.

Southeastern Law Librarian Winter 2005, Seaall

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Putting Motion To The Notion — Diversity Scholarship Recipients, Reinette F. Jones

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Voices From The Caroliniana - Winter 2005, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Caroliniana Library – Oral History Newsletter

Contents:

Greetings..... p.1
Oral History Publications Series..... p.1
Carolina First: An Oral History of a South Carolina Success Story..... p.2
African Americans at Mars Bluff: The Amelia Wallace Vernon Oral History Collection..... p.2
SC Jazz and Blues Musicians..... p.3
Conserving Our Past: The SC Bankers Association Grant..... p.3
Digital Oral History: South Caroliniana in the 21st Century..... p.4

Grand Valley Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 2 Winter 2005, Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Magazine

Grand Valley Magazine is a quarterly publication about Grand Valley State University produced by University Communications since 2001.

She Speaks As One Having Authority”: Mary E. Downey’S Use Of Libraries As A Means To Public Power, Suzanne Marie Stauffer

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.