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New Program Growth And Its Impact On Collection Assessment At The Unlv Libraries, Reeta Sinha, J. Cory Tucker

Library Faculty Research

Purpose – Seeks to describe how Lied Library has responded to a rapid increase in the number of new academic programs and degrees at UNLV resulting from new strategic initiatives and tremendous growth of the university's student population during the past four years. Design/methodology/approach – The authors focus on the role of the Collection Development (CD) department in the university's approval process for new academic programs and the role of subject librarians in assessing how well the Libraries' collection meets the demands of new programs proposed by faculty. Findings – Detailed descriptions are provided of the process used by subject …

Metaconversations: Ongoing Discussion About Teaching Research Writing, P. S. Mcmillen, E. Hill

Library Faculty Research

This article is a follow up to an earlier publication that developed the rationale for using conversation as a metaphor to teach research writing. We presented this proposed teaching approach at several conferences, including WILU in May 2005 at Guelph, Canada. The discussions with participants in these presentations validated the tenets of the conversational metaphor for research writing. Here we provide a description of the research activities in the presentations, the subsequent responses by participants, and our thoughts on these responses. This dialogue between participants and the authors/presenters constitutes the metaconversation about teaching research writing.

Branch Libraries And Technology: Impact Of A New Main Library, Jeanne M. Brown, Jennifer L. Fabbi, Cheryl T. Taranto

Library Faculty Research

Purpose – To explore the interactions between branch libraries and a new main library, in the area of technology equipment and services.

Design/methodology/approach – Following an introduction which highlights the major elements in place at UNLV Libraries for networking and equipment, each branch situation is described and evaluated.

Findings – The advantages of UNLV Libraries' philosophical approach to consistent patron access at all points of service are found to be substantial, and include regular equipment and software upgrades, as well as systems expertise. The major disadvantage proves to be flexibility in approaching patron needs.

Practical implications – Provides a philosophical …

Competent Counselor Practice For Use Of Bibliotherapy, D. Pehrsson, P. S. Mcmillen

Library Faculty Research

We love books; those who know us know that the perfect present for either of us is a book, any kind of book, or something related to books. We are voracious readers. We recommend books to friends, to students, to clinicians, to faculty, and of course, we recommend them to clients. We began to wonder, “How should a counselor choose the appropriate book for a particular client?” We pondered, “Is it simply a matter of trial and error?”

Use And Satisfaction Of Library Resources And Services By Hospitality Patrons: An Exploratory Study, Faye Hall Jackson, Heidi Sung, Lateka Grays, Joyce K. Thornton

Library Faculty Research

A great challenge for present day libraries is to move from the thought process of being a destination location with a captive audience to positioning its services to meet the needs of its users. This paper explores the frequency of library use and satisfaction of library resources and/or services by hospitality education patrons. Using data collected with patrons (N=368) of five Hospitality Management programs across the country, the study found significant differences in library access, use, and satisfaction based on gender, academic status, and international versus non-international patrons.

A Vos Souhaits !, Brett B. Bodemer

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Eros Le Héros, Brett B. Bodemer

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Le Testament, Brett B. Bodemer

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Si Alza, Brett B. Bodemer

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Resource Guide For Authors: Open Access, Copyright, And The Digital Commons., Charlotte Hess

Librarian Publications

"This article aims to introduce you to the important issues about copyright and open access; to convince you that providing open access to your research is a right and a responsibility; and to provide concrete information and instructions so that all of you can easily contribute and enrich the global information commons. This is a push for institutional change, commoners, because few of you see yourselves as archivists, publishers, or librarians. But you must begin to take an active role in freeing information. The information that the world needs and values is in your hands."

Small Library, Big Job, Carol Reid

The Christian Librarian

Many small college libraries employ only one professional. T hat means one person serves as reference librarian, cataloger, acquisitions specialist, circulation supervisor, inter-library loan officer, periodicals manager, information literacy instructor, and administrator- as well as conm1ittee member and sometimes teacher. (We won't mention organist, student activity sponsor, or even volleyball coach.) Wearing so many hats at one time can be both a bane and a blessing. "No two days are ever alike." "I like being my own boss." " It's never boring." A 2004 ACL Conference roundtable discussion brought out all of these positives about working in the single-professional library. …

Free, Full-Text, Scholarly Journals On The Web, John Jaeger

The Christian Librarian

In the November, 2000 issue of College & Research Libraries, Michael Fesmire and Elizabeth Young had a fascinating article entitled, "Free Scholarly Electronic Journals: What Access Do College and University Libraries Provide?" In the article, they discussed the rapid growth of these free, academic, peer-reviewed journals on the Internet that covered all different subject areas. Through careful effort, the authors had located over 200 scholarly, full-text, peer reviewed journals, many of which were indexed in major services such as ERIC, Medline, MathSciNet, INSPEC, and C henucal Abstracts. They also noted, though, that most college and university libraries were not making …

Connecting The Gospel And Reality Via Fiction, Leanne Hardy

The Christian Librarian

Despite the fact that last year The Purpose Driven Life outsold Harry Potter 5, other than a blip around the time of Mel Gibson's record breaking film The Passion of the Christ, there has been a steady decline in the number of Christian bookstores over the past two years. And yet religious books are big sellers. Popular fiction is strong. Evangelical publishers are moving beyond Christian versions of secular genres and even breaking new ground in some areas. Ray Blackston's Flabbergasted (Revell, 2003) pokes fun at Southern church culture, where singles rank churches according to which has the best pick …

Resource Reviews, Phyllis Fox

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Book Review Of The Process Of Legal Research, 6th Ed., Paul Hellyer

Library Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Mirabile Dictu: The Bryn Mawr College Library Newsletter 9 (2005), Bryn Mawr College Library

Mirabile Dictu: Newsletter of the Bryn Mawr College Libraries

No abstract provided.

Zines Straight From The Stacks: Self-Published Tracts From Library Workers, Alycia Sellie

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature With E-Prints And Open Access Journals, Charles W. Bailey Jr.

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Scope of the Bibliography

The Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature with E-Prints and Open Access Journals presents over 1,300 selected English-language books, conference papers (including some digital video presentations), debates, editorials, e-prints, journal and magazine articles, news articles, technical reports, and other printed and electronic sources that are useful in understanding the open access movement’s efforts to provide free access to and unfettered use of scholarly literature. Most sources have been published between 1999 and August 31, 2004; however, a limited number of key sources published prior to 1999 are also included. Where possible, links are provided to sources …

Towards A Continuum Of Scholarship: The Eventual Collapse Of The Distinction Between Grey And Non-Grey Literature, Marcus A. Banks

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Abstract (from University of Arizona Campus Repository)

This paper argues that the distinction between grey and non-grey (or white) literature will become less relevant over time, as online discovery options proliferate. In the meantime, the political success of the open access publishing movement has valuable lessons for proponents of increasing access to grey literature.

Review Of Babel And The Ivory Tower: The Scholar In The Age Of Science By W. David Shaw, W. Bede Mitchell

University Libraries: Faculty Publications

This review was published in College and Research Libraries.

The System Of Scholarly Communication: Shaping The Future, Ray English

Works by Oberlin College Libraries Staff

No abstract provided.

Review Of The Undergraduate's Companion To Arab Writers And Their Web Sites, Barbara J. Strauss

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

The article reviews the book "The Undergraduate's Companion to Arab Writers and Their Web Sites," by Dona S. Straley.

Review Of Best Books For Middle School And Junior High Readers, Kathyanne W. Dobda

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

This article is a book review of Best Books for Middle School and Junior High Readers by John T. Gillespie and Catherine Barr.

Back To The Future Of Cooperative Collection Development (An Editorial), Glenda A. Thornton

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

No abstract provided.

Review Of Sociology: A Guide To Reference And Information Sources, Kathyanne W. Dobda

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

This article is a book review of Sociology: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources by Lori Fielding, James Nalen,and Stephen H. Aby.

Review Of Refuge Of A Scoundrel: The Patriot Act In Libraries, Glenda A. Thornton

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

Review of Refuge of a Scoundrel: The Patriot Act In Libraries

Review Of Protecting Your Library's Digital Sources: The Essential Guide To Planning And Preservation, David Lodwick

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

Review of Protecting Your Library's Digital Sources: The Essential Guide to Planning and Preservation

Review Of Managing Your Internet & Intranet Services: The Information Professional’S Guide To Strategy, David Lodwick

Michael Schwartz Library Publications

Review of Managing Your Internet & Intranet Services: The Information Professional’s Guide to Strategy

Overcoming Speech And Library Anxiety, Rozanne Leppington, Rebecca Feind

Faculty and Staff Publications

Students at higher education institutions need to learn how to use the library and to give public speaking presentations, and most will experience Speech and or Library Anxiety. We review Library and Speech Anxiety, and a collaboration between librarians and faculty that produced a freshman course Library Demonstration Assignment. We describe its generation, implementation, and refinement and its effectiveness in preparing students to use the library and to practice public speaking with confidence.

Information Competencies Checklist: A Resource For Intersegmental Collaboration, Susan Klingberg

Faculty and Staff Publications

The paper provides a model checklist of information competencies for two- and four-year colleges and universities.