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Collaborative Learning And Convergence: Library Strategies And Solutions With An Eye On The Usg Information Technology Strategic Plan, Robert W. Fernekes, Lori Jean Ostapowicz Critz

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses collaborative learning as a library strategy of the University System of Georgia (USG) Information Technology Strategic Plan 2010 and the role of convergence in fostering it. It is stated that collaborative learning enables people to achieve quality learning by way of efficient technologies and its integration with content and environments that will benefit people and institutions. Convergence reportedly refers to the integration of distinct library services that will support the shared purpose of learning.

Dawson County News And Notes

Georgia Library Quarterly

Recent news from the Dawson County Public Library System.

Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, Susan Cooley

Georgia Library Quarterly

Complete issue of Georgia Library Quarterly, Fall 2010, vol. 47, no. 4.

When First We Met: Conferences, Officers, And Activities Of Lsla And Lla, 1909-1932, Florence M. Jumonville Ph.D.

Library Faculty Publications

Newly available sources shed new light on the early years of the Louisiana Library Association and its predecessor organization, the Louisiana State Library Association. They highlight the instrumental role of clubwomen in the establishment of libraries and the evolution of library professional associations and conferences while chronicling the history of the Louisiana library organizations.

Using Unique Abilities To Capitalize On A Failed Clinical Informationist Project, Sheila Green

Library Staff Publications

PowerPoint slides from a presentation given at SCC/MLA 2010.

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter - Fall 2010, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

Thomas Cooper Society Newsletter

Contents:

University Celebrates Opening of the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library..... p.1
Current and Upcoming Exhibits..... p.2
Plaques and Rooms Recognize Special Collections Library Supporters..... p.3
Hollings Library Offers New Facilities for Teaching and Special Programs..... p.6
Recent Gifts and Acquisitions..... p.7
Irvin Department Wins Advocacy Award..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Officers, 2010–2011..... p.8
Thomas Cooper Society Board Members, 2010–2011..... p.8

The Trouble With Archie: Locating And Accessing Primary Sources For The Study Of The 1970s Us Sitcom, All In The Family, Kathleen Collins

Publications and Research

The US television sitcom, All in the Family was groundbreaking in its social relevance with regard to contemporary issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation and politics, among others. The interest in All in the Family continues into the 21st century, and television historians and fans continue to seek out elusive historical video of the show. The author addresses the challenges in discovering, locating and accessing primary source visual material for its study and speculates on the future of accessibility of historical broadcasts, the impact on television studies and potential solutions. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.

Mcquade Messenger- Fall 2010, Merrimack College

McQuade Messenger

Triannual newsletter outlining the activities, events, hours, features, and resources available at McQuade Library. Fall 2010, 3 pages.

Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V3n2, October 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- For Sale: Library Books!
-- Art on Campus
-- Ring Our Bell!
-- Oooooh - New and Updated Databases

Improving Financial Information Literacy In Introduction To Financial Accounting, Anne Kelly, Teresa Williams, Brad Matthies, J. Burdeane Orris

Foley Library Scholarship

The motivation for this study came from a desire to improve teaching of the use of accounting information for decision making. Te information literacy standards and related performance indicators guided the development of a semester-long case study by accounting faculty and academic business librarians. Their collaboration yielded a series of instruction modules and related student exercises leading up to a group activity involving the evaluation of a company as a potential investment for retirement savings. Students enrolled in two sections of an introductory accounting course volunteered to participate in this study. They provided information about their knowledge before and after …

Rock The Casbah: Calarts Student Behaviors And Habits, Jeffrey Gatten, Mike Bryant

Librarian Publications & Presentations

Adapting the qualitative methodologies from "Studying Students: The Undergraduate Research Project at the University of Rochester", the CalArts' Student Behaviors and Habits (CASBAH) project undertook to learn more holistically about the behaviors of art school students. The research question was simply, "How do students in an artistic and nontraditional setting view and act on the process of discovery?" The study utilized faculty interviews, student interviews, poster surveys, photo surveys, online surveys, and focus groups. The authors learned that art students expect to create their own individualized information-seeking paradigm, one that will not impose an external artistic perspective and may be …

Wrl Newsletter October 2010, Maryke Barber

WRL Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Connections Newsletter Fall 2010

Connections Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The British Museum, Tom D. Sommer

Library Faculty Research

If you are interested in the history of Great Britain, then look no further than the British Museum Web site. The British Museum site is a portal into the collections of one of the great museums of the world, designed for all ages and levels of interest.

Strategic Planning For Sustaining User-Generated Content In Digital Collections, Cory K. Lampert, Su Kim Chung

Library Faculty Presentations

• Should there be an overarching philosophy for user-generated content in the organization?

• Who in the management or leadership determines this philosophy or guides the organization to come up with a shared vision?

•What technical considerations are there for these projects? Are there staff that need to be consulted for software choices and technical customization?

•Is there are point person for the project and does this person have the authority and appropriate expertise to moderate content and respond to user’s contributions?

•Should there be appropriate guidelines for communicating an institutions’ brand or message in these new venues?

•And ultimately, …

Science And Technology Resources On The Internet: Selected Internet Resources On Digital Research Data Curation, Brian Westra, Marisa Ramirez, Susan Wells Parham, Jeanine Marie Scaramozzino

Library Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Developing A Science Café Program For Your University Library, Jeanine Marie Scaramozzino, Catherine Trujillo

Library Scholarship

The Science Café is a national movement that attempts to foster community dialog and inquiry on scientific topics in informal venues such as coffee houses, bookstores, restaurants and bars. The California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Robert E. Kennedy Library staff have taken the Science Café model out of bars and cafes and into the university's library. They have created an outreach opportunity as the campus community comes together to share and discuss faculty research, student work, and outside speakers' knowledge. The Science Café programs encourage open, easy-to-understand conversation exploring scientific and interdisciplinary topics in an attempt to build …

The Digitalcommons@Calpoly: A Case Study On The Development And Implementation Of The Institutional Repository, Marisa Ramirez

Library Scholarship

Academe first took notice of institutional repositories (IRs) in 2002, when universities began offering in-house services to manage and disseminate digital materials created by students and faculty. These repositories developed in response to profound changes, both in the needs of faculty and students and in scholarly communication itself. As the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) notes, “…This increased visibility [and] demonstration of value can translate into tangible benefits, including the funding – from both public and private sources – that derives in part from an institution's status and reputation.”¹

The Cal Poly Provost and the Library Director …

Librarians Do It Differently: Comparative Usability Testing With Students And Library Staff, Nancy Turner

Librarian Publications

Our experience as librarians suggests that library staff search and locate library resources differently than college students. We bring to our work knowledge about library collections and search tool functionality that may inform our strategies for finding library resources. Through our training and experience, we have developed more accurate mental models for the information universe for which our library website is a portal. The purpose of this research is to explore that hypothesis and if it has merit, to articulate those differences in information seeking behaviors, particularly search strategy and tool use. As those patterns of difference are identified, the …

The Southeastern Librarian V. 58, No. 3 (Fall 2010) Complete Issue

The Southeastern Librarian

Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 58, No. 3 (Fall 2010).