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Save The Date: Library's September Events;Sciverse, Vol.8 (8), Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

Insider Express (2003-2013)

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Most Popular Downloads -- July 2010

Institutional Repository Information

The Top 142 articles (those with 100 or more downloads) were accessed 26,049 times. The next 27,221 articles were downloaded at least once and 189,840 times in all, for a total month’s downloads in July 2010 of 215,889. The remaining 4,744 articles (14%) were not downloaded during the month.

The ten most popular articles were:
Electronic Rodent Repellent Devices: A Review of Efficacy Test Protocols and Regulatory Actions
G89-947 Buying Meat by the Serving
Test 1012: John Deere 4020 Power Shift
Test 1001: Ford 4000, 4600 and 4610 8-Speed Gasoline (Also Ford 4000 Gasoline Row Crop and Super Utility)
Alleviating …

Ms 135 Guide To The Norman E. Mann Medical Realia Collection, 1850-1950, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center

Manuscript Finding Aids

Norman E. Mann medical realia collection is considered an artificial collection. Records indicate that Dr. and Mrs. Norman E. Mann donated the Mann medical regalia collection to the John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center in April of 2001. This collection contains a wide range of objects including: medical instruments, medicine bottles, medical equipment, human remains, dental ads and ephemera, and printed material. See more at MS 135.

Securing The Scholarly Record, Committee Copyright

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

Presentation given to USU faculty by the Copyright Committee on author rights. Delivery of the presentation was intended as an brief overview (15-30 minutes).

Changing Student Research Behaviors: What Every Procrastinator Should Know, Kacy Lundstrom

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

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Fair Use In Teaching, Copyright Committee

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

Presentation given to USU faculty by the Copyright Committee on teaching with a face-to-face classroom and fair use. Delivery of the presentation was intended as an brief overview (15-30 minutes).

Technology In Practice. Guided By Barcodes, Meredith G. Farkas

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

The article explores the application of Quick Response (QR) barcodes in library settings, with particular focus given to their possible use in library orientation. It notes that QR codes can be scanned and read by camera-enabled mobile telephones, directing the user to a predetermined location which could include Web sites, telephone numbers, or images. Public service applications of QR codes are examined and the use of QR codes in Japan is discussed.

Working Overseas As A Librarian For The United States Or Non-Governmental Organizations, Joan Petit

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

In this article, I focus on international jobs with the US Federal Government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including the United Nations. Please note that this is not an exhaustive summary of opportunities available abroad for Americans, but I do hope it will get you started.

Mozart: Works In English, Cheryl T. Taranto

Library Faculty Research

This is a selected bibliography of 2009 Mozart scholarship, including books, articles, festschrift articles and essays, dissertations, and book reviews.

Hosted/Hybrid: The Uk-Iarhives Production Model, Kopana Terry

Library Presentations

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2009-2010 Annual Report: Office Of Scholarly Communications, Paul Royster, Sue Ann Gardner

Institutional Repository Information

The Office of Scholarly Communications (OSC) had a very busy and productive year. Important developments included expansion of the UNL DigitalCommons repository by over 7,000 items, a major increase in downloads furnished from the repository, passage of a UNL Faculty Senate resolution endorsing use of the repository, creation of an e-book imprint, registration as a publisher with Portico for permanent storage of journal content, recognition in a feature article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, multiple campus, national, and international presentations by Paul Royster and Sue Ann Gardner, ranking of 17th among institutional and 33rd among world repositories by the …

Aisr Connections, Fall 2010 (2010-2011 Orientation Issue)

The AC's Research Support Newsletter (Formerly AISR Connections)

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Rrh Library Newsletter, August 2010, Libraries At Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health authored publications and proceedings

Newsletter sections include: Stress Management

Review Of Organizing For Social Change, Rebecca Tolley

ETSU Faculty Works

Review of Organizing for Social Change : Midwest Academy Manual for Activists. Kim Bobo, Jackie Kendall, and Steve Max Forum Press. 2010. 401p, 9780984275212 $29.95

A Journal For Jordan (Reader's Guide), Chris Conway, Evelyn Barker, Margaret Lowry

Information Literacy Resources-Archive

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Information And Communication Technologies Enabled Paradigm Shift And New Practices In Libraries, Muhammad Ramzan Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Traditionally libraries have been dealing with the recorded knowledge. The changes in the formats of writing and access have historically influenced the libraries use of technologies. However, the wonderful invention of computer and information access technologies has drastically influenced recording, organization and access to knowledge. Since then the libraries are in a continued change mood. The shifts from physical to virtual, direct access to authors and instant access to globally available knowledge from remote locations are changing the whole scenario of the library profession. Academic libraries being in the forefront of the creation and use of scholarship and knowledge are …

Information Outlook, July/August 2010, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2010

Volume 14, Issue 5

Cloud Storage And Online Bin Packing, Swathi Venigella

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Cloud storage is the service provided by some corporations (such as Mozy and Carbonite) to store and backup computer files. We study the problem of allocating memory of servers in a data center based on online requests for storage. Over-the-net data backup has become increasingly easy and cheap due to cloud storage. Given an online sequence of storage requests and a cost associated with serving the request by allocating space on a certain server one seeks to select the minimum number of servers as to minimize total cost. We use two different algorithms and propose a third algorithm; we show …

Frbr, Facets, And Moving Images: A Literature Review, Laura Jenemann, Thelma Ross, George Wrenn

OLAC Publications and Training Materials

Annotated bibliography on resources related to FBRB, facets and moving images.

Library Workshop Announcement - Fall Semester, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Library Workshop Announcement - Fall Semester

Information And Communication Technologies For Educational Development: The Case Of Cybercafés At Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Chinwe M.T. Nwezeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the use of Cybercafés/Internet resources and the evaluation of their usefulness. About eight Cybercafés located in the university community were used in this study. Questionnaires, interviews with the Cybercafé owners, staff and users as well as personal observations made during inspection of these cafés were used in this study. The data were analysed according to the background of the Internet users. The richness and high speed, accuracy, and authority were used by users to judge the quality of the Internet. Information such as the establishment of the café's facilities, membership and the future of the Cybercafés were …

Awareness Of Library 2.0 And Participating In The Global Discussion Among Librarians In Southwest Nigeria Universities, Bola C. Atulomah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Library 2.0 may be well-established for librarians in developed countries but is newer in developing countries. This pilot study explores the awareness of Library 2.0 among academic librarians in selected universities in Southwest Nigeria. This was a cross-sectional study which used a structured self- administered questionnaire to obtain information on awareness of library 2.0, perceived support, and willingness to participate in the ongoing global discussion among 31 participants randomly selected from a total of 33 universities owned by federal and state governments and private organizations with a total of about 200 qualified academic librarians. A majority (80.6 percent) hold a …

Resource Sharing Among Law Libraries: An Imperative For Legal Research And The Administration Of Justice In Nigeria, Hussaini Ali, J.E. Owoeye, Stella N.I. Anasi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examines resource sharing among libraries and it benefirts for legal research and administration of justice in Nigeria.Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a critical requirement resource sharing. The use of Z39.50 as an aid to resource sharing is discussed.Categories of resource sharing and the benefits to be derived from each category by the cooperating libraries are also highlighted. Factors that hinder effective resource sharing are identified and analyzed. Recommendations are given for the initiation and promotion of resource sharing among law libraries in Nigeria.

Espe Alegria: Cultural Advisor And Voice Of The Basques In American Radio, Erin Passehl

Library Faculty Publications and Presentations

This presentation will showcase Basque immigrant Espe Alegria (1906-1991), who spent her life preserving and promoting Basque language, culture, and identity in Boise, Idaho. Espe Alegria’s continuous work left a legacy on the American Diaspora in three areas: her work in radio broadcasting, translation and immigration services, and the arts. Espe hosted The Basque Program, a one-hour radio program that aired every week from 1955-1981. Known as the “Voice of the Basques,” Espe used her social connections to personalize the program in ways that connected with listeners in both cities and Basque-speaking sheepherders. This presentation will also look at Espe’s …

Equipment Available For Checkout From Henderson Library, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Equipment available for checkout from Henderson Library

Impact Of The Internet On Final Year Students' Research: A Case Study Of Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, Promise Ifeoma Ilo, Goodluck I. Ifijeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The 21st century is characterized by advancements in information and communication technology (ICT), including the Internet. Final year students of Covenant University implore the use of the Internet in writing their projects. This paper examines the extent of accessibility and use of the Internet by these students and the impact the Internet has on their projects. A questionnaire was used for data collection. A total of 150 questionaires were distributed to students from each of the three colleges in the university. The results show that all respondents used the Internet for their project work. Nearly all indicated that the Internet …

Survey Of Staff And Organization Of Private Secondary School Libraries In Ondo West Local Government Area Of Ondo State, Samuel O. Ogunniyi, Micheal Jato

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The teacher-librarian and organization of private secondary school libraries in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State was the focus of the study. A structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Copies of questionnaires were administered to staff of six school libraries surveyed. The study revealed that none of the staff were professionally qualified, which resulted in poor and haphazard organization of the resources in all the schools surveyed. Recommendations were made to improve library services, including pr

Challenges Of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (Siwes) In Library And Information Science In The Ict Environment, Chijioke F. Ugwuanyi, Jonas U. Ezema

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The ICT revolution has permeated every profession and all areas of human endeavour. Professions such as law, medicine , engineering, and library and information science are adjusting to the ICT environment through re-tooling, retraining, and curriculum revision. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of ICT on the student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) of library and information science students. It traces the historical development of the scheme, the ICT development trends in LIS, and the challenges this development brings to SIWES. Strategies to absorb this shock created by ICT are offered.

Citations In Psychology Phd Theses: An Obsolescence Study, N. Zafrunnisha, V. Pulla Reddy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

An obsolescence study is one of the main areas of bibliometrics in library and information science. The study attempts to discover the obsolescence rate of psychology literature cited in the 141 doctoral theses awarded by the S.V. University Tirupati, Osmania University, Hyderabad, and Andhra University, Visakhapattanam, from 1963-2005. Half-life of journal citations in psychology was found to be 14 years and 19 years for book citations.

Working Experience And Librarians' Knowledge Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) In Nigerian University Libraries, Stella E. Igun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discuses the influence of librarians' years of working experience and sources of acquisition of ICTs' knowledge and skills. The study is based on 169 librarians working in thirteen university libraries in the universities of six states located in the South-South zone of Nigeria. The purpose of the paper is to find out if years of working experience has an effect on librarians' sources/means of acquisition of ICT knowledge and skills. The questionnaires used were answered by two categories of librarians. Those with longer years of experience – 16 years and above and those with fewer years of working …