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Should The American Canon Be Discussed In A Public Library? The Selection Of Classic American Authors In One Book Reading Projects, David C. Kupfer

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This report considers four issues; the validity of an American canon; whether public libraries have a mandate to support it; whether the canon is supported in national One Book clubs; and the implications of support. A measurable appreciation of our literary heritage is found by comparing bestsellers with classics in One Book projects for adult discussion. In this program, supervised by the Library of Congress Center for the Book, libraries have selected venerated American authors three times as frequently as those with the greatest current sales. In the 21st century, patrons will continue to find a stimulating non-traditional study of …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 032, Number 35, April 7, 2008, Grand Valley State University

2007-2008, Volume 32

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Taking 2.0 To The Faculty, Sarah Faye Cohen

Library Scholarship

Presented at Computers in Libraries 2008 about ways to present and discuss 2.0 with your faculty.

Lanthorn, Vol. 42, No. 56, April 7, 2008, Grand Valley State University

Volume 42, July 12, 2007 - June 12, 2008

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Free Websites Of Value For Humanities Students And Faculty Researchers, Eileen Mcelrath

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Studies show that faculty members, particularly those in social sciences, arts, and humanities, question the accuracy, reliability, and sufficiency of web resources for research. Undergraduate students, on the other hand, report that the web provides them information that they use to complete assignments. The purpose of this study is to find free web sites of value for humanities researchers and librarians. The study uses a content analysis of the annotated lists of librarian-evaluated free websites published in Reference & User Services Quarterly from 1999 to 2005 to determine the ones of value for Humanities researchers. Findings to date include approximately …

Parallel Systems: The Coexistence Of Subject Cataloging And Folksonomy, Elaine Peterson

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Catalogers have always had to balance adherence to cataloging rules and authority files with creating cataloging that is current and relevant to users. That dilemma has been complicated in new ways because of user demands in the world of Web 2.0. Standardized cataloging is crucial for communication between computer systems, but patrons now have an expectation of social interaction on the Internet, as evidenced by the popularity of folksonomy. After a description of traditional subject cataloging and folksonomy, this article discusses several institutions where subject cataloging is still used, but where patron interaction is also encouraged. User-generated tags can coexist …

Information Repackaging And Library Services: A Challenge To Information Professionals In Nigeria, Enemute Basil Iwhiwhu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines information packaging and re-packaging in library services. The survey research design was used for the study with a questionnaire as instrument for data collection. Forty professional staff available in academic and research libraries were surveyed. The study reveals that while the concept of information repackaging is not new, a majority of library staff are not adequately informed about it. Libraries in Nigeria can take a marketing approach to consider the potential for products and services. Repackaging information could increase user satisfaction, be a source of revenue, and help libraries achieve their goals.

Lanthorn, Vol. 42, No. 55, April 3, 2008, Grand Valley State University

Volume 42, July 12, 2007 - June 12, 2008

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Scholarly Communication: Solving A Global Crisis - Farrell, Thomas Farrell

Staff publications, research, and presentations

This is part of a presentation from the 2008 12th Biennial CARL Conference. It offers an overview of the history of Scholarly Communication and the Open Access movement, with examples from around the world. Other presentations from this CARL panel are available at: http://carl-acrl.org/Archives/ConferencesArchive/Conference08/during/breakout.html

The Anchor, Volume 121.19: April 2, 2008, Hope College

The Anchor: 2008

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

A Digital Archive Of Historical Railroad Property Valuation Maps, Dean Chauvin

UCCGIA PAPERS AND PROCEEDINGS

This paper describes the creation of a digital archive of railroad property valuation maps created for a railway line operated by the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Company. The original maps were created by the railroad company in 1915 for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Commission took data on railroad property into account in calculating passenger and freight rates. Property title schedules for parcels along the railway are provided with the maps. Linen copies of close to 3,000 original maps were donated to Archives and Special Collections, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries by the …

Most Popular Downloads -- March 2008

Institutional Repository Information

The month of March 2008 saw a record number of downloads from (73,204) and uploads to (814) the Digital Commons. Of 12,663 available open-access articles, 9,138 were downloaded at least once (72.2%). Overall, articles averaged 5.78 downloads for the month.

The 15 Most-Downloaded, March 2008:

The Probe, Issue 213 – November/December 2000 (3,523 downloads) — Monthly newsletter of the National Animal Damage Control Association. This issue is so amazingly popular because it contains a product review of the “Collarum,” a non-lethal device for capturing coyotes and stray or feral dogs. All those Internet users that you didn’t know were dogs …

Confronting Global Trends: Libraries, Information Literacy And The Emerging Global Curriculum, Yuhfen Diana H. Wu

Faculty and Staff Publications

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Facilitating Scientific Research With Library Services: A Case Study Of The Ipr Library, Saroj Das, P.J. Pathak

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research libraries have always played an important role in scientific developments. The Institute for Plasma Physics (IPR) and its library exemplify that important relationship. This paper describes the role played by the IPR library in the organizational research process.

04-2008 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for April 2008.

Spring 2008, Billington Library

Library Newsletter

Miguel Morales discusses Earth Day at JCCC, National Library Week is highlighted, DVD recomendations are given to celebrate Earth Day, an update is given on the 21st Century Library project, John Bunyard and Judy Korn are introduced as new employees, and Jan Brooks discusses her role as an embedded librarian.

April 2008: Notable State Documents, Dacus Library

Dacus Docs News

No abstract provided.

April 2008: Pascal Delivers...And How!, Dacus Library

Dacus Focus

No abstract provided.

Nota Bene; Volume Xxiii, Number I, Yale University Library

Nota Bene

Nota Bene is published during the academic year to acquaint the Yale community and others with the resources of the Yale Library.

Friends Newsletter, April, 2008, Georgetown University Law Center

Edward Bennett Williams Law Library Friends Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Academic Gateway, Spring 2008, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.

Library Ledger, University Of Southern Maine Libraries

Library Ledger

Spring 2008

The Joint Archives Quarterly, Volume 18.01: Spring 2008, Laura Shears, Geoffrey D. Reynolds

The Joint Archives Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Number 8 Spring 2008, Special Collections Research Center

Newsletters from The Special Collection Research Center - The Courant

No abstract provided.

Among Friends Spring 2008 Vol 8 No 2, Friends Of The Bethel University Library

Among Friends Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Bridging the Generation Gap with Books
• Bethel's Books for Kids
• We Love Books!
• Dear Friends
• Pride and Prejudice Times 3
• Fireplace Lounge is a Hot Property
• Library Footnotes

Tcl Letter Volume 8 Issue 1, Touro College Libraries

Yearbooks and Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Call For Nominations For The Charles Beard President's Award

The Southeastern Librarian

A call for nominations for the Charles Beard SELA President's Award, an award for given to an individual. group or corporation outside the library profession who has made a significant contribution to the development or promotion of libraries in the Southeast.

Volume 14, Number 2: April/May 2008, Suzanne Zack

UConn Libraries Newsletter

Page 2 - The vice provost for University Libraries examines library initiatives that support diversity.

Page 2 - Women’s rights ignored in many countries, says former judge at The Hague.

Page 3 - Former U.S. Rep. Nancy L. Johnson continues efforts to improve health care in U.S.

Page 5 - Conference marks new degree in African American studies.

Page 6 - Survey of students’ studying needs done at regional campus libraries.

Page 7 - Marshall and Levy research grants available at Dodd Research Center.

Changing The Face Of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women, Vol.6 (2) March - April 2008, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

The Insider (2003-2008)

No abstract provided.

Friends Of Musselman Library Newsletter Spring 2008, Musselman Library

Friends of Musselman Library Newsletter

Table of Contents: From the Director: Honor with Books Kick-Off (Robin Wagner, Brittany Bloam ’07, Jack Ryan, Robert Bohrer); Library Helps Information Literacy (Katherine Downton); Save the Date: Piano Trio; Library Lingo (Kathy D’Angelo); Federated Searching; Focus on Philanthropy: Rare American Bible Folios (Geoff Jackson ‘91); Phi Kappa Psi Papers (Reverend Fredrick Weiser ’57, Ned Brownley ’53); Rare Albumen Prints of the Gettysburg Battlefield; Gettysburg Semester (Allen Guelzo); 2 WWII Propaganda Posters; GettDigital: How It Is Done (Tina Gebhart); Hidden Talents (Neil Beach, Kathy Bradley, Kim Davidson, Julia Hendon, Suzy Miller, Janelle Wertzberger); Library Exhibits (Lindsay Treworgy ’08); LP Records …