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Coastal Plain Regional News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Coastal Plain Regional Library System.

Atlanta-Fulton County News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System.

Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2009, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Spring 2009, vol. 46, no. 2.

Caroliniana Columns - Spring 2009, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society Newsletter - Columns

Contents:

McNally Named Dean of University Libraries..... p.1
“Authors of the United States” (phot)..... p.1
Report from the President..... p.2
Report from the Director..... p.2
USC in the Early 1960s: Civil Rights Activist Speaks Out..... p.3
University Archives..... p.6
Finding the Perfect Home..... p.6
Eugene Whitefield Dabbs: April 15, 1864 - May 31, 1933..... p.7
Pierce Butler and the Founding of Washington, D.C...... p.12
Student Success Stories at South Caroliniana Library..... p.15
Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library Construction (photo)..... p.16
Memorials..... p.16

Analog To Digital: Conversion Of The Image Libraries At The City College Of New York, Ching-Jung Chen

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Overhauling Interlibrary Loan Procedures At A Small Community College To Increase Efficiency And Decrease Waste, Christopher Sweet

Scholarly Publications

No abstract provided.

Developing Core Leadership Competencies For The Library Profession, Shorlette Ammons-Stephens, Holly J. Cole, Keisha Jenkins-Gibbs, Catherine Fraser Riehle, William H. Weare Jr.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Faculty Publications

The development of competencies, competency lists, or competency models has become a popular way to assess the strengths, needs, and potential contributions of individuals in an organization. The success of libraries as organizations is determined by the actions of the individuals who work in those libraries; the success of those individuals in carrying out the missions of those libraries is in large measure a reflection of the type and quality of leadership. Successful library leaders demonstrate certain skills that are instrumental in the delivery of desired outcomes. We usually think of the demonstration of these skills as competencies.

Creating a …

Engaging That Other Audience: Encouraging Faculty Involvement In Information Literacy Using New Technology, Jennifer Kelley

Library Scholarship

Literature on the subject shows that information literacy programs truly thrive when they receive support and involvement from teaching faculty. While efforts to integrate information literacy instruction into the curriculum and collaborating with faculty are not new, many of the opportunities and tools for doing so are.

Whether you have full-support from all faculty (lucky you!) or varying levels of involvement from isolated departments or instructors here and there, we all have access to the tools we need to spark interest, take conversations to the next level, engage individuals, and create collaborative environments for designing information literacy sessions and programs.

Reflections - Spring 2009, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Reflections

Contents:

McNally Named Dean of University Libraries.....p. 1
Hollings Library Construction Progresses.....p. 1
University Libraries Receive Class Gifts.....p. 2
“Old Views Made New”.....p. 3
Vintage Football Calendar Features Images from University Archives.....p. 3
Library Is Given First Edition of Mark Catesby’s Natural History.....p. 4
Ten Years of ILL Express!.....p. 4
South Carolina Digital Library Receives Grant.....p. 5
“Cookbooks and Gender in Postwar America”.....p. 5
Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library Construction (Photos).....p. 6
Major Robert Burns Conference Held in April.....p. 7
SCPC Graduate Assistant Talks about Working with Hollings Papers.....p. 8
“Lincoln and His Legacy: A Bicentennial Exhibition”.....p. 8 …

We Love Libraries!, Wally Eberhard

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author reflects on the history and condition of the Friends of Libraries Movement in Georgia. The author mentions that the state has nearly 200 groups that advocates library use and reading. The author also reflects on the effect of the current economic crisis on library use in the country. The author cites an example of fund raising activities and community awareness programs of library advocates in the country.

My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Stacy L. Brown

Georgia Library Quarterly

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's background that influenced her profession as a librarian.

Academic Librarians And Faculty Status: Mountain, Molehill Or Mesa, Alan Bernstein

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article focuses on various issues involving classification status of academic librarians in the U.S. It examines the literature pertinent to academic librarian classification vis-a-vis job satisfaction, sense of worth, and commitment to their profession and educative mission. There is a higher percentage of authors who favor some form of faculty classification for academic librarians. It explores the substantial increase in academic librarians joining the employment pool of many colleges and universities in the country. A brief overview is given on debates and subjects involving how librarians are classified in the traditional academic institution.

Athens Regional Library News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Athens Regional Library System.

Gwinnett County Library News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Gwinnett County Library System.

Nemo News, Volume 5, Issue 4, Uno Library Science Education

NEMO Newsletter

This issue of NEMO News features Announcements, Advice from the Frontlines from Robin Clark, Student Spotlight on Sean Story, Free Journal Access, Contact Info, and Goodbye Erin, Hello Alyx!

Letter To The Editor, Deborah S. Manget

Georgia Library Quarterly

The author reflects on the celebration of the 2009 Library Day held at the state Capitol of Georgia. The author expresses that she felt an obligation to make a strong participation in the event. The author talks about the purpose of the special event. The author encourages the leadership of the Georgia Library Association to reconsider the reason for celebrating the Library Day.

The Compass Rose Vol. Xxiii, No. 1, University Of Texas At Arlington Library Special Collections & Archives

The Compass Rose

The purpose of The Compass Rose is to raise awareness of Special Collections' resources and to foster the use of these resources. The newsletter also reports significant new programs, initiatives, and acquisitions of Special Collections. The issues included here are scans of print newsletters from the 1990s and 2000s. Current issues and posts of The Compass Rose can now be accessed on the UTA Libraries Compass Rose Blog.

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Spring 2009, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

McNally Named Dean of University Libraries..... p.1
University Receives New Treasure..... p.1
Message from the Dean..... p.2
"Lincoln and His Legacy: A Bicentennial Exhibition"..... p.3
New Gifts: African Birds and Scots Presbyterian Writings..... p.3
University Receives Gift of Rare Catesby Title..... p.4
"Robert Burns at 250: An Exhibition from the G. Ross Roy Collection"..... p.6
"Imagining Paradise: An Exhibit for the John Milton Quatercentenary"..... p.7
Hollings Library Construction (photo)..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2008–2009..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Board Members, 2008–2009..... p.8

Au Courant - April 2009, Barbara Tuck

Au Courant

Newsletter of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library

From The Editor, Perry Bratcher

The Southeastern Librarian

Column from Perry Bratcher, editor of The Southeastern Librarian.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 57, No. 1 (Spring 2009) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 57, No. 1 (Spring 2009).

Night Vision Goggles Or Rose Colored Glasses: A Unique Perspective On Training The Library Graduate Assistant In Instruction, Mary Todd Chesnut

The Southeastern Librarian

A review of the course descriptions for the twelve ALA-accredited Library and Information Graduate Schools in the southeastern states identified that the majority offer only one or two elective course related to library instruction (see appendix). These courses cover topics such as curriculum design, learning theory, best practices for teaching, and information literacy strategies. Some graduate program curriculums do not offer specific courses in library instruction, instead including it as a topic in a broader course such as Academic Libraries or in conjunction with a school media specialty.

Shifting Gears: Planning And Processing Of A Large Gift Serials Collection, B. Jean Sibley

The Southeastern Librarian

Mitchell Memorial Library recently received a sizable donation of gift journals and serials from the libraries of several agencies: Mississippi Geological Economic and Topographical Survey, Bureau of Geology in Jackson, Mississippi, and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). The impetus for the donations was the imminent move of the MDEQ. The agency library was being moved to a smaller facility, and there was no space to take everything. The core of the library is the geological library started by the Mississippi Geological Survey a century ago. The state geologist/director of the library was responsible for making decisions about what …

Bibliographic Instruction Lessons From A New Librarian, Carley Suther

The Southeastern Librarian

Although I have worked in the library profession for two years, it has taken longer to understand the phenomenon of bibliographic instruction. My pre-library school background is in education, but marrying the two disciplines has not been as easy as I first assumed. I had read a lot of helpful articles about library instruction in general, but ran across very few that were geared towards best practices and advice for new librarians. In this article I will address some of the key issues that I faced when first confronted with the challenge of library instruction.

Building Collaborative Reference And Instructional Services For Distance Education Students, Angela P. Whitehurst, Carolyn N. Willis

The Southeastern Librarian

To meet the needs of rigorous educational programs, academic libraries must make a commitment to serve growing distance education (DE) populations. Students who participate in distance education are typically older, nontraditional students with unique characteristics who need special services provided by their university library in order to obtain an education equal to their on-campus counterparts. Creating a successful reference and instructional service for distance education students not only takes planning, collaboration, and assessment, but also requires knowing your audience, constantly experimenting with new technologies, expecting the unexpected, and being ready to problem-solve at a moment’s notice. In this article, the …

Creating A Culture Of Mentoring @ Your Library, Elizabeth M. Doolittle, John-Bauer Graham, Alyssa Martin, Hal Mendelsohn, Kent Snowden, Amanda Stone

The Southeastern Librarian

The need to find and retain high quality leadership for libraries is one of the top seven issues for academic libraries. With a significant percentage of librarians planning to retire in the next decade, retaining professionals is imperative. Librarians must not only be retained, but mentored and developed for future leadership roles in the academic library community (Hisle, 2002).

Creating a “culture of mentoring” helps the organization, individuals in the organization, and those with whom they interact. This culture provides integrity (accountability) throughout the organization, and opportunities for learning, for feedback and for improvement of performance throughout the organization. Libraries …

Marketing Your Library, It’S Essential, Martha F. Earl, Kathy Campbell, Leslie G. Adebonojo

ETSU Faculty Works

No abstract provided.

Far From The Maddening Crowd -- You Only Live Twice, Xan Arch

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

Drinking From The Firehose -- Fun With Facebook, Eleanor Cook

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

I Hear The Train A Comin' -- Institutional Repositories: The Promise Of Tomorrow, Greg Tananbaum

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.