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Georgia Southern News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Georgia Southern University.

Guide To Cataloging Slotmusic Based On Aacr2 Chapters 6 And 9, Marcia Barrett, Jim Alberts, Cyrus Ford Zarganj, Steve Henry, Michi Hoban, Jay Weitz

Library Faculty Research

In September 2008 SanDisk announced it would begin making music available for purchase on its microSD flash memory card format.1 The audio files on a slotMusic card are in MP3 format and are offered free of any digital rights management controls. In addition to containing an "album's" worth of music (i.e., a slotMusic release generally corresponds to a collection of music issued on other formats such as compact disc), a typical slotMusic card may come pre-loaded with images, video, text, MIDI files, etc. Each card contains 1 GB of memory (well more than what is required for the pre-loaded content) …

The University Of Louisville School Of Music Guest Book : From Local Treasure To Online Resource., James Procell, Rachel Howard

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

A collaboration between the University of Louisville’s Dwight Anderson Music Library and Digital Initiatives Department has resulted in the digitization of the University of Louisville School of Music Guest Book. Begun in 1949, the book contains signatures and handwritten messages from many of the most well-known musicians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This article describes the approach to scanning, cataloging, indexing, and providing full-text searchable online access to the guest book using CONTENTdm digital media management software. It addresses resource and technical challenges encountered and overcome.

Finding The Middle Ground In Collection Development: How Academic Law Librarians Can Shape Their Collections In Response To The Call For More Practice-Oriented Legal Education, Leslie A. Street, Amanda M. Runyon

Library Staff Publications

To examine how academic law libraries can respond to the call for more practice-oriented legal education, the authors compared trends in collection management decisions regarding secondary sources at academic and law firm libraries. The results of their survey are followed by recommendations about how academic and firm librarians can work together to best provide law students with materials they will need in practice.

Exploring The Political Dimensions Of Information Literacy Through Popular Film., Robert Detmering

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Certain popular films contextualize the access, use, and interpretation of information within a political and social framework. As a result, these films function as alternative pedagogical sites for analysis and critique, facilitating critical thinking about information beyond the library and the classroom, and leading students to a deeper understanding of the fundamental need for information literacy. A conceptual basis for the consideration of film in politically engaged information literacy instruction is provided, supported by a discussion of three relevant films: Jason Reitman’s Thank You for Smoking (2006), Joel and Ethan Coen’s Burn after Reading (2008), and Oliver Stone’s W. …

From The President, Carol Stanley

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article offers information on the Council of Media Organizations' Conference XXII in Athens, Georgia on October 13-15, 2010.

Constitution Day At Your Library: Promoting Your Federal Depository, Yadira V. Payne

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses how U.S. public libraries can promote federal depositories. According to the author, there are many benefits for libraries in applying for or retaining their federal depository status. The author says that a major benefit of being a federal depository is that all materials, including books, compact disks, and electronic documents, are provided free to the library by the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Gla Announces Slate Of Nominees For 2010 Officers

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article announces the nominations of Pat Carterette and Kim Eccles for the position of second vice president, and Debbie Holmes and Robin Shader for the position of secretary of the Georgia Library Association (GLA).

Public Library Trustee... "What's That?", Jim Connor

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the concept and characteristics of a public library trustee. According to the author, trustees come in many forms including bank officers who administer certain financial portfolios and court-appointed guardians. The author emphasizes that public library trustees should be prepared to seek out and welcome expertise and learning opportunities from library leaders and join peer groups in discussing mutual concerns and solutions.

Middle Georgia Tech News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from Middle Georgia Technical College.

University Of Georgia News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from the University of Georgia.

University Of West Georgia News, Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent library news from the University of West Georgia.

Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Summer 2010, vol. 47, no. 3.

Entrepreneur, Leticia Camacho

Faculty Publications

Launched by Entrepreneur Media, a leading publisher of entrepreneurship magazines and books, Entrepreneur contains original content and current, relevant resources related to starting and running a small business. The main page contains many links from tabs at the top of the page and also from a topic menu along the left side.

Scientometric Study Of Doctoral Dissertations In Biochemistry In The University Of Kerala, India, K.G. Pillai Sudhier, V. Dileep Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Biochemistry is the most fascinating subject as it deals with the chemical language of life. The ultimate goal of biochemistry is to describe the phenomena that distinguish living from non-living in the language of chemistry and physics. Researchers in biochemistry use specific techniques native to biochemistry, but increasingly combine these with techniques and ideas from genetics, molecular biology and biophysics. In India at present around 75,000 students are enrolled in research and nearly 11,000 are awarded PhDs every year, of which 50 percent are from science and technology disciplines. Theses and dissertations reflect the scholarly communication process. Scientometrics and citation …

Justification For Reform In Library And Information Science Education In Nigerian Universities, R. E. Ozioko, A. U. Nwabueze

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

With the advent of ICT and new ways of creating, storing, organizing, packaging, and providing information, the role of library and information science education has changed. Library schools in universities in Nigeria must undergo systematic and strategic reform. This paper attempts to establish what reforms are required and how they can be implemented. It identifies the role of the Nigerian Library Association, the National Universities Commission (NUC), and other stakeholders, and suggests strategies for sustainable reform.

Preserving Information-Bearing Material In Higher Education Institutions In Nigeria, Robert Orotomah Ovowoh, Basil Enemute Iwhiwhu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research investigates the preservation and conservation of information-bearing materials in libraries in Nigeria. A survey drew its population from the staff of Delta State University (DELSU) Library, Abraka and Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Library, Effurun. The results show that information-bearing materials are at high risk of deterioration. There is no written preservation and conservation policy, no security policy, no personnel adequately trained in conservation, and lack of conservation facilities and equipment.

Role Of Libraries In Conflict Resolution: The Niger Delta Case, Friday B. Batubo, Beleudaara Nelly Digitemie-Batubo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Conflict is prevalent everywhere and in every facet of life the world over, in many different countries. The Niger Delta case is no exception. This paper attempts to define conflict and conflict resolution, trace the origin of conflicts in the region and the efforts made so far to ameliorate the situation. Emphasis is placed on dialogue rather than violence. It goes further to a role for the library in conflict resolution, particularly in the area of creating awareness and sensitizing users and professionals alike.

Perception Of The Internet As An Enabler Of Scholarship Among Postgraduate Students Of The University Of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye, Reuben Abiodun Ojo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper investigates postgraduate students' perceptions of the Internet as an enabler of scholarship.The specific objectives of the study are: to ascertain the perception held by the postgraduate students on the Internet usage as an enabler of scholarship, and to determine what interventions are necessary to facilitate postgraduate students' adoption of the Internet as a tool for learning and research. The subjects of study are the postgraduate students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. A random sample of 100 students was selected with representation from each faculty of the university. A questionnaire instrument with a 12-item scale was designed and …

Availability And Use Of Audiovisual And Electronic Resources By Distance Learning Students In Nigerian Universities: A Case Study Of National Open University Of Nigeria (Noun), Ibadan Study Centre, Kolawole Akinjide Aramide, Omolara M. Bolarinwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the availability and use of audiovisual and electronic resources by distance learning students at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). A questionnaire was administered tothe distance learning students selected across the various departments of the NOUN. The findings revealed that even though NOUN made provision for audiovisual and electronic resources for students' use, a majority of the audiovisual and electronic resources are available through personal provision by the students.The study also revealed regular use of audiovisual and electronic resources by the distance learning students. Constraints on use include poor power supply, poor infrastructure, lack of adequate …

Reference Database Usage Statistics 2009-2010

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Statistics on the use of online reference databases at the University of Rhode Island during the period from July 2009 through June 2010. Includes COUNTER-compliant data on sessions, searches, turnaways, full text articles downloaded, cost per search, and other metrics.

Documentary Featuring Galileo Video Collection Wins An Emmy, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Documentary featuring GALILEO video collection wins an Emmy

Cataloging Online Usage Statistics For F/Y 2010

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Monthly productivity and collection statistics for the Cataloging Unit, University Libraries, University of Rhode Island. Data for fiscal year includes the number of exported records, authority work and number of searches that were performed using OCLC's WorldCat online service.

Presidential Elections, Southwest Minnesota State University

Elections/Voting

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Southwest Minnesota State University.

Hot Doc: U.S. National Strategy Documents, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Hot Doc: U.S. National Strategy Documents

Next Generation Catalogs (Ngcs) : Meeting User Needs With Metadata And Search Technology, Elaine L. Westbrooks

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Presentations

Recommendations
• Become a beta partner with vendor
• Test load collections before going live
• Update cataloging codes to benefit your community
• Don’t expect to drastically change cataloging practices

Politics Of Promotion Career Strategies For Librarians, Elaine L. Westbrooks

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Presentations

Defining "Politics"
The study of power
The use of one's power within an organization for the purpose of obtaining advantages beyond one's legitimate authority
Defining "Politics"
How power gets worked out on a practical, day-to-day basis
The art and science of getting things done

Collaborating With Faculty To "Start Up" An Open Access Journal, Marianne A. Buehler

Library Faculty Presentations

University faculty have ongoing pressure to publish their research findings and teaching successes and produce scholarship worthy of tenure. Acceptance to publish an article in a journal can be highly competitive and in some fields of study, there are few journal publication options. With the advent of open access (OA) publishing opportunities, academic libraries are fulfilling a need by supporting sustainable models of scholarly communication that include collaborating with faculty and editors to “start up” an OA journal or convert a traditional print journal to OA. Some faculty would prefer to transcend the traditional publishing model and may not be …

How To Cut A Third Of Your Journal Subscriptions (And Keep Faculty Happy), Janelle L. Wertzberger, Kathleen D'Angelo

All Musselman Library Staff Works

When faced with a 0% budget increase for fiscal year 2010, librarians at Gettysburg College designed a comprehensive review of journal subscriptions. Library staff began by gathering data about format(s), price, publisher, and more. Then subject librarians consulted with academic departments and asked faculty to review titles for relevance to current research and curriculum. 100% of departments cooperated with the review with a mixture of enthusiasm and concern; in the end, most offered to cancel about a third of their journal titles. By trimming multiple format subscriptions, relying on aggregator databases for full text content, cancelling titles that no longer …

A Happy Employee Is A Productive Employee, Erin Dini Davis

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

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