The ILS as Outreach: Cataloging Campus Partner Collections     

Anne C. Elguindi  Alayne Mundt Sandler 《Cataloging & classification quarterly》2013,51(1-3):291-310

Although libraries tend to see the integrated library system (ILS) as a very “library” system, it is actually a powerful inventory and patron management system that can be used much more broadly. At American University, the library has many campus partner collections that it has added to the library catalog. Some collections contain books and media, like traditional library holdings, and some are made up of audiovisual and computer equipment. This article describes the process of cataloging these collections, the challenges of conceiving the ILS as a campus-wide system, and the benefits that these partnerships have brought to the library.  相似文献   

"Is This a Chapter Book?": Parent-Involved Categorization in a Kindergarten Classroom Book Collection     

Chris Holstrom 《Cataloging & classification quarterly》2013,51(2-3):121-134

Abstract

Many primary school classrooms have book collections. Most teachers organize and maintain these collections by themselves, although some involve students in the processes. This qualitative study considers a third approach, parent-involved categorization, to understand how people without library or education training categorize books. We observed and interviewed parents and a teacher who worked together to categorize books in a kindergarten classroom. They employed multiple orthogonal organizing principles, felt that working collaboratively made the task less overwhelming, solved difficult problems pragmatically, organized books primarily to facilitate retrieval by the teacher, and left lumping and splitting decisions to the teacher.  相似文献   

Panel 2: The Implications of Digital Scholarship for Research Libraries: Challenges of Access and Preservation     

Dan Connolly  Kevin Guthrie  Alice Prochaska  Andrew Dillon 《图书馆管理杂志》2013,53(3):261-279

ABSTRACT

The panelists present observations on the impact of digital scholarship for library goals related to information access and preservation based on their experiences in a variety of Web-influenced environments. The advent of digital forms of publishing and information retrieval signal significant changes in our understanding of library business models, user services, and the role of special collections.  相似文献   

The University of Texas: Looking Forward: Research Libraries in the 21st Century     

Fred M. Heath 《图书馆管理杂志》2013,53(3):311-324

ABSTRACT

This paper provides an overview of strategic initiatives identified by the University of Texas Libraries to address the challenges of operating research libraries in an increasingly digital environment.  相似文献   

A Guide to Online Map and Mapping Resources     

《图书馆管理杂志》2013,53(1-2):325-348

SUMMARY

Quality online maps and mapping resources, while indispensable to library users, can be challenging to locate. The range of available map types continues to expand and includes road maps, historical collections, political and physical atlases as well as maps and images of the moon and certain planets. Interactive mapping sites continue to grow and provide unique opportunities for users to interact with socioeconomic, historic, and physical data while creating unique and personalized maps. This article serves to highlight the best online resources for both map image collections and interactive mapping sites found on the Internet today.  相似文献   

Use It or Lose It! Results of a Use Study of the Print Sources in an Academic Library Reference Collection     

Jane Kessler 《The Reference Librarian》2013,54(1):61-72

This article describes a use study of a reference collection, which found that 7.1% of total volumes in the reference collection were used over the course of the fall semester.  相似文献   

Out of the Stack and into the Net     

《The Reference Librarian》2013,54(91-92):23-38

Summary

The transition of academic library reference resources from print to electronic format has been characterised by a growing level of strategic decision making by librarians, as mediated searches were replaced by end-user CD-ROM formats, only to be superseded by online user access. The experience of Australian university libraries, which were early adopters of these changes, is outlined. Particular factors which impacted on this transition in other English-speaking countries (the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and South Africa) are also described. The formation of purchasing consortia has been crucial in all countries in facilitating this transformation of reference collections.  相似文献   

Libraries in Second Life: Linking Collections,Clients, and Communities in a Virtual World     

《Journal of Web Librarianship》2013,7(2):123-141

The multi-user virtual environment Second Life has drawn attention from many librarians who established virtual libraries and information spaces there. Even as interest in Second Life diminishes, it is worthwhile to look at how libraries in Second Life were established and what models they followed. This study examines the purposes, users, collections, and community integration of Second Life libraries. Researchers identified over 75 libraries in Second Life through the professional literature and search results within Second Life. Using this sample, they identified seven general categories of libraries and discuss examples of each. Some Second Life library spaces help to set a scene and contribute to the ethos of a larger space. Other Second Life libraries connect physical libraries with virtual communities. Still others serve communities that exist only in virtual spaces, supporting common interests or role-playing scenarios. Finally, some Second Life libraries expand understandings of what a virtual library might be, whether through imaginative architecture or unusual collections. Second Life libraries offer collections of resources tailored to the needs of individual communities and make them available in different formats. They also offer social and educational programs, much as physical libraries do. Whatever the future of Second Life, the libraries that have been established there raise important questions for future virtual library work.  相似文献   

Developing Collections of Web-Published Materials     

《Journal of Web Librarianship》2013,7(2):5-26

Abstract

Librarians and archivists face challenges when adapting traditional collection development practices to meet the unique characteristics of Web-published materials. Likewise, preservation activities for Web-published materials must be undertaken at the outset of collection development lest they be lost forever. Standards and best practices for Web-collection development are still emerging, and librarians are struggling with the often daunting financial, staffing, and infrastructure challenges posed by collecting and preserving these materials. The results of a needs assessment with librarians, information providers, and academic researchers informed the identification of key collection development activities for Web-published materials. This research was conducted as part of the Web-at-Risk project, a collaborative effort of the California Digital Library, the University of North Texas, and New York University.  相似文献   

国图经典名著阅览区的功用和建设   总被引：4，自引：0，他引：4  

潘伯明 《现代情报》2009,29(7):148-150

国家图书馆在新馆开设了别具特色的经典名著阅览区。本文论述了经典名著阅览区的主要功用、阅览区辅助书库的藏书建设和工作重点。  相似文献