The presentation discusses how the dynamic mapping project evolved and the pros and cons of using holdings records versus bibliographic records to generate the maps. The presentation addresses how to transfer data from ...

Tracking statistics and cost-per-use is more important than ever as budgets continue to shrink. ERMS (Electronic Resource Management Systems) are great but what if you can’t afford one? Using spreadsheets to track ...

For years, library instruction has taken place in 50-minute class periods in the library. Librarians have traditionally demonstrated various research tools, occasionally provided students with the opportunity for hands-on ...

Formal mentoring programs are increasingly recognized as a means of recruitment and retention in a library setting. An effective mentoring program assists new librarians with diverse backgrounds in their professional growth ...

More people are joining the mobile society and libraries are beginning to provide on the go library service. There are several types of mobile devices, including cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, the iPad, etc. One-third ...

Academic libraries supporting education and library science programs collect juvenile literature to support courses that teach students to evaluate and use books with children and teenagers. Graphic novels have not only ...

The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG), founded in 1985, holds annual conferences to promote communication among librarians, publishers, subscription agents, and others in the serials information chain. The ...

Presented at the Information Technology Conference, Wichita State University, 2004

Grab your smart phone, and come find out what QR Codes are and how one academic librarian has used them for information literacy instruction. From advertising subject guides to promoting mobile resources, QR Codes are a ...

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