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The Southeastern Librarian V. 53, No. 2 (Summer 2005) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 53, no. 2 (Summer 2005).

People News

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Recent professional developments from SELA members.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 53, No. 1 (Spring 2005) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 53, no. 1 (Spring 2005).

An Analysis Of The Use Of Virtual Communities Of Practice In Managing Knowledge For Professional Development By Oberlin Group Librarians, Clem Guthro

Faculty Scholarship

The project purpose was to identify and analyze how participation in Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs) contribute to the professional development of librarians in the Oberlin Group and how librarians manage and share knowledge gained through participation in VCoPs. A second purpose was to determine how Macalester librarians use of VCoPs compares to those of Oberlin Group librarians.

A web-based survey was developed to collect data related to the purpose of the study. The survey was administered to the 791 professional librarians in the Oberlin Group; with 565 responses and a response rate of 71.5%. Multiple regression analysis and a …

Professional Values: Priceless, Debbie Ginsberg, Bill Crowley

Librarian Scholarship

It's our educational mission, not merely our marketing, that will secure librarianship's cultural cachet in the 21st century.

Ua1d Evelyn Thurman Personnel File, Wku Human Resources

WKU Administration Documents

Personnel file of Mary Evelyn Thurman from 1963 through 2005. File includes payroll authorizations, correspondence, curricula vita and clippings regarding her career as a librarian at Western Kentucky University.

Zines Straight From The Stacks: Self-Published Tracts From Library Workers, Alycia Sellie

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Getting The Job You Want: Tips For Library Job Seekers (With Hints For Employers), Sarah L. Johnson

Faculty & Staff Research & Creative Activity

An overview of the job market for librarians, with suggestions on how job seekers can improve their chances for finding employment in a competitive field. Includes trends in library job titles and duties; the current status of the job market; and career planning tips. This was an invited keynote presentation for the ACRL Oklahoma Chapter / SLA Oklahoma Chapter fall Conference, November 19, 2004.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 3 (Fall 2004) Complete Issue

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Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 52, no. 3 (Fall 2004).

The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 2 (Summer 2004) Complete Issue

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Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 52, no. 2 (Summer 2004).

Remembering Charles Beard

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Charles Beard, beloved member of SELA and a pillar of leadership in the association for decades, passed away on June 2, 2004. Several days before his passing, a retirement party was held for Charles at the State University of West Georgia. The tributes on the following pages were written by close colleagues both for this occasion and upon the news of his death. The Southeastern Library Association dedicates this issue to the memory of Charles E. Beard. A full obituary can be found later in this issue.

People News

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Recent professional developments from SELA members.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 52, No. 1 (Spring 2004) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 52, no. 1 (Spring 2004).

Motivation To Manage And Status Of Women In Library And Information Science: A Comparative Study Among The United States, India, Singapore And Thailand, Sarla R. Murgai

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In most non-western societies, the self-system (personal standards of judging and guiding one’s actions) is much more inter-dependent on family and society, whereas in western societies, especially in the U.S., it is dependent on the individual self. Cross-cultural studies suggest that a person’s behavior should be understood in the context of their social experience and social roles. In all the cultures and countries studied, however, the status of women is universally lower than men; consequently there is a need to explore the causes. Professional women have made some strides in penetrating managerial ranks in the library and information science profession, …

Is There A Next For Reference Librarians?, Linda Cox, Gail Stern Kwak, Abbie Landry, Fleming Thomas

The Southeastern Librarian

In this opinion piece four reference librarians at a medium sized academic library in Louisiana, describe their experience with an unanticipated effect of educational technology (online computers) and their recommendations for taking advantage of this effect. This paper makes a case for teaching as the new occupation for reference librarians.

Librarians Are The New Polymaths, Mark Y. Herring

Dacus Library Faculty Publications

Belle Greene may have been small in stature but her legacy is great.

Bibliotherapy For Hospital Patients, P. S. Mcmillen, D. Pehrsson

Library Faculty Research

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of bibliotherapy in relation to hospital patients. It includes a brief history as well as discussion of practitioners, patients and problems, methodology and effectiveness. It also offers recommendations for those who provide bibliotherapy within the hospital context. The focus is on the use of bibliotherapy by professionals other than mental health practitioners. Coverage includes common literary genres that can be used for bibliotherapy addressing patients’ affective issues.

Taking Assessment On The Road: Utah Academic Librarians Focus On Distance Learners, Allyson Washburn, Rob Morrison

Faculty Publications

This paper presents the results of focus groups conducted by Utah academic librarians at branch campuses in Utah. Librarians met with distance learners on-site to gain insights into their information-seeking behavior and to learn if they are using library services. Students rely heavily on the web for information and also utilize known resources in friends and family. Marketing and publicizing library services through classes and at the delivery sites is vital. Students appreciate the services libraries offer and strongly prefer face-face instruction and direct assistance from a librarian.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 51, No. 4 (Winter 2003) Complete Issue

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Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 51, no. 4 (Winter 2003).

People News

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Recent professional developments from SELA members.

Recruiting Beyond The Stereotype: Stop Grumbling And Start Doing, Stacey L. Knight-Davis, Sarah L. Johnson

Faculty & Staff Research & Creative Activity

The stereotypical image of librarians is a big obstacle in recruiting new people to the profession. Instead of simply rehashing the same negative media portrayals, this presentation explains how to change the public perception of librarians using techniques developed by nurses - a parallel profession with parallel problems.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 51, No. 3 (Fall 2003) Complete Issue

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Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 51, no. 3 (Fall 2003).

Suppressing The Commons: Misconstrued Patriotism Vs. A Psychology Of Liberation, Kathleen De La Peña Mccook

School of Information Faculty Publications

In these affairs, no gun is needed. The victims do it all themselves. And the bullets never miss.--Bruce Jackson, CounterPunch , May 2003 Libraries play an important role in community building by supporting the public sphere to provide a commons environment that addresses the need for people to meet and interact with others. (1) Additionally, the library preserves historical and cultural memory and maintains resources for discourse and decision-making. However, since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and the passage of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act, …

The Southeastern Librarian V. 51, No. 1 & 2 (Spring/Summer 2003) Complete Issue

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Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 51, no. 1 & 2 (Spring/Summer 2003).

People News

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Recent professional developments from SELA members.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 50, No. 4 (Winter 2003) Complete Issue

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Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 50, no. 4 (Winter 2003).

Strategies For Managing An Aging Workforce, Marie F. Jones

The Southeastern Librarian

Demographic trends show that the population of librarians in the U.S. is rapidly aging. This paper examines the ways that library managers can make workplaces more attractive to older librarians in order to encourage them to remain in the workforce beyond retirement age. The article dispels some negative stereotypes of "the older worker" and shows the advantages of retaining individuals with experience and maturity. It also addresses organizational climate, management, and training issues related to older workers.

Professionalism And Librarians, James E. Manasco, Reinette F. Jones

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

The Southeastern Librarian V. 50, No. 3 (Fall 2002) Complete Issue

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Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 50, no. 3 (Fall 2002).

Presentation Of Gale Grants

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Recipients of the SELA grants, made possible by The Gale Group.