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The Influence Of A Sign System On The Sense Of Presence In A Desktop Virtual Environment, Gilok Choi, Hsin-Liang Chen

University Libraries Faculty Research & Creative Works

In a virtual world, users experience compelling illusions, allowing them to become a part of an electronically generated environment. In the world of Virtual Environments, presence refers to such compelling sense of being in a computer generated environment. In spite of the importance of users' perceptual experience, however, only limited consideration has been given to the experiences users encounter when interacting with the virtual interface. This research is therefore to investigate the impact of interface design on the sense of presence. In particular, this study attempts to examine whether the degrees of presence are enhanced by navigational affordances supported by …

Fall 2007, School Of Information Studies

iSchool Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Global View Of Sharing Digitized Information: An Interview With Ching-Chi Chen, Eric C. Shoaf

Publications

An interview with Ching-chih Chen, professor of Library and Information Science at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts is presented. When asked on the reasons that drove her to work on globalism in librarianship, she refers to the long-term international consulting and speaking on such topic. She states that national governments play important roles in developing global digital library. She stresses that the advances of technology have made it possible to provide universal access.

Number 7 Fall 2007, Special Collections Research Center

Newsletters from The Special Collection Research Center - The Courant

No abstract provided.

Olac Capc Video Language Coding Best Practices Task Force Draft Recommentations, Kelley Mcgrath, Cindy Badilla-Melendez, Susan Leister, Katia Strieck, Carolyn Walden

OLAC Publications and Training Materials

The task force was charged with creating a set of best practices for coding MARC 008/lang and 041 language information for videos, especially DVDs, and with using that exercise to examine whether any changes could be made to the MARC format (coding or directions) that would improve access to the multiple types of language information found on videos.

Tcl Letter Volume 7 Issue 2, Touro College Libraries

Yearbooks and Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Academic Gateway, Fall 2007, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.

Volume 13, Number 3: September/October 2007, Suzanne Zack

UConn Libraries Newsletter

Page 2 - The Vice Provost for University Libraries looks forward to the digitization of important components of the collection, making streaming video available on course reserve, and other new initiatives.

Page 2 - The head of reference services at UConn’s School of Law Library examines the changing face of legal scholarship.

Page 3 - The area head for Information Technology Services reflects upon his summer in Vietnam, teaching the country’s upcoming generation of librarians.

Page 4 - The Dodd Research Center’s curators collaborate with faculty to use the center’s collections in classes.

Page 5 - In a guest column …

Library Ledger, University Of Southern Maine Libraries

Library Ledger

Fall 2007

The Negative Mystics Of The Mechanistic Sublime: Walter Benjamin And Lovecraft's Cosmicism, Jeff Lacy, Steven J. Zani

Library Faculty Research

In recent years, a small but significant number of H. P. Lovecraft's critics have begun to address the question of language in his fiction. Language has always been an issue with Lovecraft's detractors, and anyone familiar with his criticism knows the legacy of critiques of his verbosity and ambiguity. Lovecraft's early antagonistic reception in the world of critical scholarship was no doubt due in part to his deliberate affect of language and perhaps in part to the generally low opinion of "weird" fiction held by many critics. But it is less our intention to address those old discussions here than …

Friends Of Musselman Library Newsletter Fall 2007, Musselman Library

Friends of Musselman Library Newsletter

Table of Contents:

From the Director: Strategic Planning (Robin Wagner, Kerri Odess-Harnish); Book Cart Drill Team Wins Silver; Save the Date (Stephen Herr ’89, Stewart W. Herman Jr. ‘30); Fortenbaugh Intern (Dave Hadley ’09); Nicaraguan Pottery Exhibit; Music at Musselman Library; Composer Libby Larsen Donates Archive (Lisa Terjesen ’06, Tim Sestrick); Hidden Talents: Robocalifragilistic (Sharon Birch); Library exhibits (Raj Ramanathapillai); First Impressions (Natalie Hinton, Susan Pinkey); Report of Gifts 2006-2007; Focus on Philanthropy (Dr. Paul Muchinsky, George Hay Kain 1897); Call for Alumni Collectors; Database “Scopus” (Hubert Luther McSherry ’15, Jaimie N. Schock ’09); Musselman Library Trivia; The Advisor is …

Simon Says (Fall 2007), Callie Mcginnis, Paula Adams, Roberta Ford, Erma Banks, Michelle Jones, Sandra Stratford, Reagan Grimsley

Library Newsletters

Inside this issue:

• New GALILEO Databases
• Banned Books
• Information Illiteracy
• Access Ingenta: A CSU Faculty Development Initiative
• Student Assistants: Pow Wow, Practice, and Party
• Music Library
• SFX Implementation in GALILEO
• AV Emergency Assistance for Faculty
• Congratulations: Faculty and Staff Receive Promotions
• Beautification of Library
• Faculty Research Forums

October 2007: Noaa, Dacus Library

Dacus Docs News

No abstract provided.

Fall 2007, Friends Of Dacus Library

Friends of Dacus Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Eye Of The Tiger: Books, Geography, Movies, And Mascots, Michael J. Wurtz

University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers

No abstract provided.

Library Education And Development Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 1, Uno Library Science Education

Library Education and Development (L.E.A.D.)

This edition of the UNO Library Science Education Programs Newsletter includes Advice from the Frontlines by Gail Formanack, a Student Spot of Bridget Kratt, an Alumni Spotlight of Tara Glunz-Fries, Announcements, and Ask Mr. Technology by Joe Huber.

Ua51/1 Collections & Connections, Cindy Troutman

Collections & Connections

Collections & Connections is a bi-annual publication of Western Kentucky University Libraries, featuring the Libraries' events. This October '07 issue highlights the "Recommended by Duncan Hines" exhibit, the new Book Fest manager Tracy Harkin, the "One Book" event, the Christmas in Kentucky activities, the Winter Serenity Quit and the Mammoth Cave exhibits.

Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Mary's University, Texas

Ethnic History

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from St. Mary's University, Texas.

Katrina: The Storm – The Aftermath, Elizabeth M. Doolittle

The Southeastern Librarian

Katrina, the most horrendous hurricane to strike the Gulf Coast affected lives, communities, and business, everything in its path. The impact of the hurricane was strongest on Monday August 29, 2005 when it came ashore at Bay St. Louis, MS. The enormous eye of the storm actually struck several communities including Waveland and Pass Christian. Gulfport and Biloxi suffered the effect of the tremendous winds surrounding the eye. Both the preparation for and the aftermath of the storm produced widespread disruption to lives and activities throughout a large part of the Gulf Coast region.

Online Cataloging Tools Versus Print Cataloging Tools, Miao Jin, Ann Branton

The Southeastern Librarian

In the Bibliographic Services Department of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Libraries, the department not only maintains up-to-date print cataloging tools, but also subscribes to most of the online cataloging tools. The five catalogers in our department have different preferences in choosing the online or print versions when cataloging: one uses only print, one uses only online when possible, and the rest use both as needed. It appears that migrating totally from the print to online cataloging tools is not a preferred process for many of our catalogers, even though the benefits of using the online tools are substantial in …

I Wonder Who's Using Us Now: Hurricane Katrina's Influence On Use Of Special Collections At The University Of New Orleans Library, Florence M. Jumonville

The Southeastern Librarian

On the afternoon of Friday, August 26, 2005, a student approached the reference desk at the University of New Orleans (UNO) library’s Louisiana and Special Collections Reading Room and returned the book from the UNO Faculty Authors Collection that he had been perusing. It was a routine transaction, and department personnel had no inkling that this one would be the last that their department would make for more than four months. Weatherwatchers, however, already were aware of the threat posed by Hurricane Katrina, which was then churning in the Gulf of Mexico. Television broadcasts that evening brought alarming forecasts which …

Popcorn N' Picture Books: Promoting Children's Books In Academic Libraries, Laurie Charnigo, Carley Suther

The Southeastern Librarian

The educational value of children’s literature is supported by a numerous body of research. Helping children to read, write, develop fluency, critical thinking skills and multicultural awareness are just a few of the essential benefits children’s books provide. During the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, children’s book publishing has risen from a small publishing venture to big business. About 2,000 books were published for children in 1960. By the nineties, this number increased to 5,000 and has continued to rise. The “voluminous body of high-quality literature” published yearly makes selection by librarians difficult. As Bernice Cullinan and Lee Galda note, “Our …

Marginalia No. 23, Merrill-Cazier Library

Marginalia

Issue Number 23: Hallowe’en Issue: Autumn 2007

AUTUMN: A SEASON OF CHANGE-Interim Vice Provost John Elsweiler reports on old and new projects

IN THE SPIRIT OF HISTORY: THE CAZIER ENDOWMENT-former USU President provides funds for books on history

FIVE YEAR PLAN PROVIDES FOR ELECTRONIC RESOURCES-Kim Winger describes science professors’ involvement

INSTRUCTION PROGRAM: A RECORD BREAKING YEAR-Wendy Holliday discusses the critical role this program plays

RELIGIOUS STUDIES: LIBRARY COLLECTIONS GROW WITH Program -Off to an impressive start according to Steven Harris

2007 CLASS GIFT BENEFITS LIBRARY-Kim Winger reports on new study room dedication

THAT OLD BLACK(WELL) MAGIC … AND OTHER METHODS …

Presenting Libqual+ Results For Action, Margaret Martin Gardiner

Western Libraries Presentations

This is a presentation about how Western Libraries at the University of Western Ontario used LibQUAL+ results to achieve action expected by users.

Information Literacy For Social Workers: University At Albany Libraries Prepare Msw Students For Research And Practice, Mary Jane Brustman, Deborah Bernnard

University Libraries Faculty Scholarship

In a series of workshops, University at Albany librarians collaborate with the School of Social Welfare to impart information literacy skills to Master in Social Work students. The rationale, curriculum, and embedded ACRL information literacy standards are discussed. Also presented are assessments and a discussion of the challenges of implementation

Wrl Newsletter October 2007, Maryke Barber

WRL Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Directions - Fall 2007, Mervyn H. Sterne Library

Directions (Sterne Library, 1985-2015)

No abstract provided.

Friends Of The Brooks Library Newsletter, October 2007, Friends Of The Brooks Library

Friends of the Brooks Library

No abstract provided.

The Information Edge - Library Newsletter - Fall 2007 Issue, Karen Desantis, Ed., Janell Carter, Ed.

University Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 55, No. 3 (Fall 2007) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 55, No. 3 (Fall 2007).