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Lanthorn, Vol. 49, No. 55, April 2, 2015, Grand Valley State University

Volume 49, July 7, 2014 - June 1, 2015

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

Scholarworks Usage Report, 03-2015, Scholarworks

ScholarWorks Reports

This report contains download and page view statistics for ScholarWorks, March 2015.

Selecting My Senior Star Book!, Abby M. Rolland

Blogging the Library

In the past two weeks, I’ve been working on the Whiting journal and re-housing the PR collection slides. I’m editing Kate Whiting’s travel journal, which is coming along nicely! I would’ve loved to meet her and talked to her about her adventures, including but not limited to why she and her family picked the boat and places they did and if they ever took any other trips. I’ve re-housed a lot of PR slides and they look way better in the new covers. The old covers get sticky and start to smell funky when they get old. I’ll post some …

Resources For National Public Health Week, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Resources for National Public Health Week

I Feel The Need To Weed!: Maintaining An E-Book Collection, Jennifer Culley

The Southeastern Librarian

Libraries and library collections are evolving. Formats are changing as technology advances, and physical libraries are expanding into an ever increasing digital world. Acquiring more materials in several different formats, including electronic brings on the issue of what to do with it all. Anyone, or any entity, that collects books in print or electronic format will eventually come to the realization that their space is finite. In order to acquire new materials they must either expand their space or do that horrible "four letter word"... weed. The word itself sends shivers down the backs of librarians everywhere. How can any …

It's So Boring: Improving Library Orientation Sessions For First-Year Students, Melissa Dennis, Ashely S. Dees

The Southeastern Librarian

Instruction librarians sometimes face challenges in planning and implementing successful one-shot sessions for students. Librarians understand the strain of assessing student learning for the university as well as the desire to teach every student important information literacy skills. The difficulties are managing limited time, uncontrollable space, faculty collaboration, and student motivation in order to develop and achieve class goals. There are a variety of factors that can lead to student boredom or frustration with the library. Library layout can lead to a potentially frustrating first impression with students because of their unfamiliarity with the physical space, library classification system, and …

Social Science Research Landscape In South Asia: A Comparative Assessment Of Research Output Published During 1996-2013, Surinder Mohan Dhawan, Brij Mohan Gupta, Ritu Gupta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract - The paper analyses composition and dynamics of social sciences research output in five South Asia countries as reflected in publications indexed in Scopus international bibliographical database and as summarised in Scimago database. The study which covers publications and citations data for the years 1996-2013 reveals that social sciences research in South Asia appears to be growing exponentially, doubling in publication size every six years. Within the confines of South Asia region, there is a great social science research divide between nations that publish papers in bulk and those that publish very little. India alone published prolific share (84%) …

04-2015 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for April 2015.

Bilingual Poetry Series 2015, Central Washington University, Gerard Hogan

Brooks Library Events

Poster advertising multiple bilingual poetry reading events held at the Brooks library in English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and French.

Checkouts By Institution: April 2015 Helin/All Locations, Ruth E.. Souto

HELIN Monthly Loan Statistics

Borrowing by Institution - April 2015

Checkouts By Patron Type: April 2015, Ruth E.. Souto

HELIN Monthly Loan Statistics

Borrowing by Patron Type - April 2015

Spring 2015, Friends Of Dacus Library

Friends of Dacus Library Newsletter

In this issue:

Beach House Raffle Planned

"The End of the Affair" -- Dean Herring

Note From the Chair: "Reflections on Reading"-- Dr. Jane J. White

Membership Form

Connections, April 2015, University Library

Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Nota Bene: News From The Yale Library, Yale University Library

Nota Bene

No abstract provided.

Random Ramblings — Rational Individual Decisions That Lead To Irrational Global Consequences, Robert P. Holley

School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications

Bob says that when making rational individual decisions one shouldn’t worry about diffuse global consequences.

Comparison Of Altmetrics Across Multiple Disciplines: Psychology, History, And Linguistics, Tint Hla Hla Htoo, Jin-Cheon Na

Research Collection Library

Since their emergence in 2010, altmetrics as new indicators of research impact receive considerable attention from scientometricians and various other parties including librarians, who have long been providing citation analysis and bibliometric services in academic and research institutions. Despite their rapid popularity, the validity of altmetrics in research evaluation is not yet clear. One way of assessing a new metric for its suitability in research evaluation is to find out its correlation with an established source of evidence. This study investigates the correlation between altmetrics and citation count in Psychology, History and Linguistics disciplines. In addition, the study also explores …

Improve Space And Manpower Utilisation, Aldred Wen Yang Lau, Eileen Yi Lin Tan, Jo Xin Lee, Joshua Thiow Ern Lim, Shu Wei Lee, Adel Dimian, Yuyun Wirawati Ishak, Vincent Ong

Research Collection Library

From weeks 11 to 14, the [Li Ka Shing] Library sees a surge in the percentage of hogged seats to up to 31% of its capacity, which diverts manpower from its main operations to deal with both the problem and complaints from users that ensure. The team looked for a solution to decrease the percentage of hogged seats by creating a seat-hog free zone for users.

The Joint Archives Quarterly, Volume 25.01: Spring 2015, Victoria Henry, Katelyn Dickerson, Claire Barrett, Geoffrey Reynolds

The Joint Archives Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Olininfo, April 2015, Olin Library

OlinInfo

Newsletter of the Franklin W. Olin Library, Rollins College

Paper, Wood, And Copper Catalogue, Elizabeth Newsom, Thomas Farrell

Staff publications, research, and presentations

This is the catalogue that was produced to accompany the physical exhibit "Paper, Wood, and Copper," of books from the Archives & Special Collections Department at the Santa Clara University Library.

Between The Columns Newsletter: Spring 2015, Eastern Kentucky University Libraries

Between the Columns Newsletter

Table of Contents:

• From the Dean (p. 2)
• EKU Libraries Happenings: Inspiring Future Colonels; Honoring Women's History Month; Celebrating Student Research; Highlighting Fashions from the Collections of Eastern Kentucky University, 1860-1960 (p. 3)
• EKU Libraries and Emerging Technologies (p. 4)
• Using Four Distinct Floors to Accomplish One Important Goal (p. 5)
• EKU Librarians' Top Five Streaming Video Tips for Faculty (p. 6)
• Simplify Your Search (p. 6)
• Encompass Digital Repository By the Numbers (p. 7)
• Sparking Inspiration and Changing History (p. 8)
• Get to Know Your Librarians: Jackie Couture, Special Collections and Archives Team Leader (p. 9)
• Preserving 1,000 Reels …

The Thinker 3.4, Amy Thompson

Library Newsletters

The Thinker newsletter for April 2015

The John Milton Digital Library, Dana Haugh

Library Faculty Publications

The John Milton Digital Library (JMDL) is an online platform for scholars, researchers, students, professors, and information seekers interested in learning more about John Milton and his works. The JMDL aims to serve as an information and community resource for those wishing to study Milton’s works alongside critical reviews, biographical information, and upcoming and existing exhibitions that may be of interest to those in the field. It is the only digital library of its kind and offers a host of useful and intellectually stimulating content, while giving its users access to the complete works of John Milton, courtesy of the …

Spring 2015 Vol. 14 No. 1, School Of Information Studies

iSchool Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Ready Player One: A Novel, Maggie Mason Smith

Publications

No abstract provided.

The Rules, Maggie Mason Smith

Publications

No abstract provided.

Friends Of The Library Newsletter Spring 2015, Michael J. Paulus Jr.

Library Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Read Poster - Dr. Ronald Matson, Associate Vice President For Faculty Affairs, Amy Thompson

Library Marketing Materials

READ Poster, featuring Dr. Ronald Matson, Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Biology.

Book: The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the Beagle, by Charles Darwin. London: Everyman's Library, 2003.

Friends Of The Libraries Newsletter, April 2015, Cheryl Copper (Editor), Fern Mcdougal (Editor)

Friends of the Libraries Newsletters

April 2015 Newsletter of the Friends of the Old Dominion University Libraries

Library Monthly - April/May 2015, Amy Filiatreau, Tsukasa Cherkaoui, Leecy Barnett, Alison Leonard, Sabine Dantus

Library Newsletter

In this issue:

• Possible Renovation: Pardon our Dust Jacket
• Lynn University's Music Library
• Let the Library Help You Enhance Your Courses
• Subjects Guide - Targeted Searching
• The Complete Recap to the Library's Spring Events