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1 Paiva, MarieBeyond databases: a creative approach in keeping up with our growing resourcesMost libraries in the 21st century provide databases for their users. These databases seem to have rapidly multiplied over the years. At our academic library, there are over 320 databases available giving both librarians and patrons a broad array to choose from at any given time. Even with this abun...Databases; Library resources; Electronic resources2005
2 Silverman, Randall H.Disaster recovery in the artifact fields - Mississippi after Hurricane KatrinaFrom 22-29 September 2005 HEART - one of eight Heritage Emergency Assistance Recovery Teams - arrived in Mississippi to assess collection damage to cultural institutions following Hurricane Katrina. Organized jointly by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) and the America...2005
3 Landesman, Margaret M.Getting it right - the evolution of reference collectionsSUMMARY. Reference works were present in the earliest libraries; and their numbers have grown inexorably ever since. They consume an increasing share of library acquisitions budgets. This article traces the evolution of reference collections, drawing on experiences at the author's library. The autho...History, reference works; Library, reference sources; Reference media2005
4 Anderson, Richard BryanIMHBCO (In my humble but correct opinion): four mantras for the patron-centered technical services librarianIn the interest of promoting a more patron-centered approach to technical services work, I'd like to offer four mantras: 1. My job is not to manage information, but to deliver it; 2. I will not try to think like a good librarian, but like a bad patron; 3. Not everything worth doing is worth doing w...Information access; Information processing2005
5 Anderson, Richard BryanIMHBCO (In my humble but correct opinion): not even wrong: Gorman on GoogleThis article critiques Michael Gorman's critique of the Google Book Project.Google Book Project; Digitization; Information2005
6 Anderson, Richard BryanIMHBCO (In my humble but correct opinion): three kinds of research and two kinds of researcherOur libraries should be places (virtual and physical) where as little searching as possible has to take place. Making libraries easier to use doesn't undermine intellectual development -- on the contrary, it makes more intellectual development possible because it lets our patrons spend more time...Researchers; Libraries; Information2005
7 Silverman, Randall H.Misperceptions about white glovesAwkward mobility. Loss of feeling. Impaired sensations. These are not descriptions of a trip to the dentist, but rather a visit to the reading rooms of many special collections where the experience of handling valuable rare books and documents is synonymous with donning white cotton gloves. This pap...2005
8 Silverman, Randall H.Misperceptions about White GlovesCollection care and handling policies that mandate curators and/or patrons to wear gloves when handling archival and library materials need reexamining. Contrary to popular opinion, gloves provide no guarantee of protection from perspiration and dirt. Further, they increase the likelihood of physica...Library materials, Conservation and restoration2005
9 Smith, Jackie A.; Lombardo, Nancy T.Patient education workshop on CD-ROM: an innovative approach for staff educationThis article describes an innovative patient education workshop on CD-ROM for use by staff educators and patient education coordinators. The CD-ROM allows nurses to gain an in-depth understanding of patient education practice. With the interactive, computerized format, nurses can complete the worksh...Patient education; Staff education; Nursing2005
10 Silverman, Randall H.Trade bookbinding in the British Isles, 1660-1800 by Stuart BennettA review of "Trade Bookbinding in the British Isles, 1660-1800" by Stuart Bennett.Books, Reviews; Bookbinding2005
11 Arlitsch, Kenning; Jonsson, JeffAggregating distributed digital collections in the mountain west digital library with the CONTENTdm multi-site serverThis paper describes the creation of the Mountain West Digital Library (MWDL), a cooperative regional program distributed throughout Utah and Nevada. Its metadata are aggregated at a single website. Six digitization centers at the largest universities in both states digitize their own collections an...Consortia; Metadata; Computer software, Development2005-06
12 Hamasu, ClaireCommunity-based organizations' perspective on health information outreach: a panel discussionA panel was convened to elicit guidance for librarians in initiating and implementing community-based health information outreach. Participants included a panel of individuals from communities or community organizations who represented the types of groups with which librarians or information special...National Library of Medicine (U.S.); NN/LM; RML; National Network of Libraries of Medicine; Regional Medical Libraries; Consumer Health Information; Outreach; Community-based Organziations2005-05
13 Lombardo, Nancy T.; Cowan, DerekDigital video: broadcasting and on-demand play backA LIFT Forum presentation. The purpose of the Library and Information Technology Forum is to inform the University of Utah community about electronic information resources, and current trends in the use of computers and online technologies for accessing these resources.Digital Video Broadcasting; LIFT; Library and Information Technology Forum; Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library2005-11
14 Silverman, Randall H.Disaster recovery in the artifact fields - Mississippi after Hurricane KatrinaFrom 22-29 September 2005 HEART, one of eight Heritage Emergency Assistance Recovery Teams, arrived in Mississippi to assess collection damage to cultural institutions following Hurricane Katrina.Preservation; Hurricane Katrina2005-12
15 Breznay, Ann Marie; Haas, Leslie M.If you build it will they come? Services will make the difference in a portalAbstract: Identifying and adding services to a library portal will add to its long term success in a market that pits libraries against commercial vendors like Google and Amazon.com. The current focus on portals has been on selecting collections and developing the basic functionality of the websi...Web design; Functionality; Customization2005-10
16 Peay, Wayne J.; Rockoff, Maxine L.Introduction to the JMLA supplement: the NLM 2004 symposium on community-based health information outreachThis paper introduces the Special Supplement to the Journal of the Medical Library Association that documents the proceedings of the Symposium on Community-Based Health Information Outreach held on December 2 and 3, 2004, at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The goal of the Symposium was to ex...National Library of Medicine (U.S.); NN/LM; RML; National Network of Libraries of Medicine; Regional Medical Libraries; Consumer Health Information; Outreach; Community-based Organziations2005-04
17 Peay, Wayne J.National network of libraries of medicine RFP, region 4, technical proposalThe mission of the Region 4 RML is quite simply to realize the promise of the NN/LM. The model that is being proposed for Region 4 reflects the power of the distributed, networked computing environment where the power of the technology resides in the hands of the end-user. The resources and services...RFP; NN/LM; RML; National Network of Libraries of Medicine; Regional Medical Libraries2005-07
18 Scott, SteveEverything you need, should, could, would want to know about data security.A LIFT Forum presentation. The purpose of the Library and Information Technology Forum is to inform the University of Utah community about electronic information resources, and current trends in the use of computers and online technologies for accessing these resources.Data Security2005-12-07
19 Landesman, Margaret M.Heard on the net, trouble downloading: a library's most urgent issue, but not, perhaps, the most important oneArticle exploring issues facing libraries in providing access to electronic journals and articles.Libraries, internet downloads; Electronic Journals, access; Open Access2005-10-07
20 Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of UtahIAIMS Newsletter Fall 2005The IAIMS Newsletter provides valuable information about Library activities and resources as well as informative articles related to information technology.IAIMS2005-08-19
21 Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of UtahIAIMS Newsletter InfoFair 2005 Spring SupplementThe IAIMS Newsletter is published three times a year (August, January, May) with one InfoFair supplement and provides valuable information about Library activities and resources as well as informative articles related to information technology.IAIMS2005-03-11
22 Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of UtahIAIMS Newsletter Spring 2005The IAIMS Newsletter is published three times a year (August, January, May) with one InfoFair supplement and provides valuable information about Library activities and resources as well as informative articles related to information technology.IAIMS2005-01-09
23 Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of UtahIAIMS Newsletter Summer 2005The IAIMS Newsletter provides valuable information about Library activities and resources as well as informative articles related to information technology.IAIMS2005-05-25
24 Le Ber, Jeanne M.; Lombardo, Nancy T.; Bramble, JohnMedical students find power in their palm: PDAs in a clinical rotationLibrarians partnered with School of Medicine faculty to integrate the use of handheld devices into a third-year course. This was an excellent opportunity for the library to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculum. The course planning team met regularly for three months to design the less...PDA; Personal Digital Assistant; Mobile Technology; Clinical Rotation; Medical School Curriculum; Palm Tungsten C2005-05-27
25 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)Neuro-ophthalmology virtual education library (NOVEL)An extensive, accessible collection of high quality digital materials to cover all of neuro-ophthalmology for use by educators and students world wide.Neuro-Ophthalmology; NOVEL; Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library2005-08-11
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