Sources of Conservation Information for the Librarian

Library collections contain items that will be required by readers in the future. These materials, all of which present difficult preservation problems, are found in formats as varied as papyrus and computer tape. Only recently have we come to realize that the deterioration of these resources is a significant threat. This article considers the literature on library and archives conservation and suggests some points of departure for librarians beginning a journey into the area of library preservation.     

数字图书馆信息资源建设中的著作权问题探讨

作权问题是数字图书馆建设中的一个不容忽视的问题，本对数字图书馆信息资源建设过程中的馆藏献数字化，数据库建设，网络信息资源馆藏化所涉及的作权问题进行了深入的探讨，并提出了相应的解决办法。     

美国高校图书馆学术共享空间的规划与构建

在界定学术共享空间的概念和回顾研究现状的基础上,选取scholarly commons、academiccommons、research commons等三种美国高校图书馆学术共享空间的主要类型作为分析样本,通过采取内容分析法和归纳法,从促使高校图书馆建立学术共享空间的因素、服务对象、服务设施与设备、服务项目以及人力资源等方面进行分析,揭示美国高校图书馆学术共享空间的基本情况和实践经验,并对我国高校图书馆学术共享空间的规划和构建提出对策建议。     

Information Literacy Programs

Summary

With the rapid advances in information technology, the proliferation of information resources and formats, and the increasing complexities of access and evaluation, libraries recognize the necessity for a dynamic information literacy program that will address the needs of all categories of users. University faculty constitute one group of users to which the systemic college library increasingly endeavors to extend and market its services and programs, including its information literacy training workshops. A consideration of this library/classroom faculty relationship in the context of the adult education literature, as well as successful models that have been employed in this effort, provide insight on ways in which the library can successfully accomplish its information literacy training objectives among this group.     

Interlibrary Loan in the United States: An Analysis of Academic Libraries in a Digital Age

The primary focus of this study was to determine the effect of digitally held full-text articles on interlibrary loan (ILL) rates in American academic libraries. A second focus was an examination of how the size of print journals and monograph collections affect ILL activity. Finally, the study looks, in a preliminary fashion, for any effects on ILL rates due to the presence of an MLS-holding librarian as head of the interlibrary loan department. The study investigated American academic libraries and gathered ILL statistics for the period from 1997–2008. It was found that there was a general increase in ILL activity since the 1990s, with an increase in ILL non-fulfillment during the period. There was a strong correlation between print journal and monograph collection size versus ILL activity. There was positive correlation between the presence of databases and ILL activity. The presence of a link resolver was also correlated with increased ILL activity. Finally, the study found there was no overall reduction in ILL department personnel in the last 5 years and that the presence of a professional librarian as head of the department was also positively correlated with ILL activity.     

学位论文数据库建设的信息网络传播权问题

学位论文是未发表的个人作品,学位论文的信息网络传播权受《著作权法》和《信息网络传播权保护条例》的保护,在学位论文作者没有把论文的信息网络传播权明确授予高校的情况下,无论其传播范围如何,高校图书馆自建学位论文数据库并通过网络提供服务的行为都不适用合理使用和图书馆例外的规定,是对作者信息网络传播权的侵权行为。     

对数字图书馆版权管理的理论探索

探讨了数字图书馆版以管理的内容、特点及其三级管理模式。     

Public Library Use of Geographic Information Systems in the United States

Abstract

Public libraries are a source of information and resources for the local community, they also play a role in the use of technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS) in that regard. GIS uses maps as output mediums for displaying demographic or similar information, as well as for spatial comparison or spatially based analysis. This is useful for gaining knowledge as well as for decision making. This article reports research into the awareness and use of GIS-type systems in public library settings in hopes of better understanding the benefits, drawbacks, and limitations to use of systems such as these. Primary findings suggest that there continues to exist limited understanding of the capabilities of GIS technology in public libraries and therefore very little demand for it exists in public librarians and patrons alike.     

Authority Control in Academic Libraries in the United States: A Survey

ABSTRACT

Authority control is an important part of the cataloging process, but relatively little research has been conducted related to its practice in academic libraries. In addition, few studies have been conducted regarding staffing and training issues related to authority control. To examine these issues, a survey was developed and e-mailed to academic libraries at 258 institutions designated by the year 2000 Carnegie Classification as either Doctoral/Research Extensive or Intensive level. The survey consisted of questions relating to authority control practices and staffing and training issues related to authority control. One hundred ninety-three institutions responded for a return rate of 75 percent. The survey results indicate that authority control was practiced and highly valued by the vast majority of respondents and that many would like additional time, funding, and personnel to do more authority control work in their libraries.     

Cyborgs in the Academic Library: A Cyberfeminist Approach to Information Literacy Instruction

This article expands on the figure of the cyborg librarian (Yoder 2003), specifically addressing its overtly cyberfeminist intentions. Drawing on critical information literacy and feminist pedagogy, the cyborg is positioned within the discussion of academic library instruction. This article suggests cyberfeminist techniques for encouraging students to navigate complex and diasporic information resources while thinking critically about issues of diversity and inclusion. Also provided are examples of ways in which the cyborg can guide students to use digital technologies to subvert the narratives that are woven throughout dominant information and knowledge paradigms.     

试论数字图书馆的版权问题

解决数字图书馆的版权问题要正确处理图书馆主体性质与法定许可的关系,合理化解强化版权保护和扩大合理使用范围的矛盾,健全从单独授权向版权集体管理转化的法律机制。     

High-Impact Educational Practices: An Exploration of the Role of Information Literacy

There is an expectation that college students graduate with competency in information literacy. Ideally, institutions of higher education integrate these competencies throughout their curricula in a progressive manner. High-impact educational practices contribute to student success. The purpose of this article is to examine recent literature about five of the high-impact educational practices (capstone experiences, learning communities, service learning and community-based learning, undergraduate research, and writing-intensive courses) to understand the extent to which they include the integration of information literacy competencies. The article includes recommendations for practice and research in the areas of assessment, pedagogy, and program planning.     

Processing Electronic Reserves in a Large Academic Library System

Implementation of electronic reserves in academic libraries represents one of the most important advances in libraries for patrons in many years. Some academic libraries offer faculty peace of mind by assuming responsibility for copyright clearance for electronic reserve services. Libraries have the specialized equipment to scan and edit files to make them readable and easily downloaded by students. Libraries also have sufficient electronic storage to hold scanned material for future semesters. This paper examines how electronic reserves are managed in a large academic library system. The short history behind electronic reserves at Pennsylvania State University Libraries and the procedures associated with creating and maintaining the reserve system, will be considered, as well as offering a statistical assessment of how electronic reserves have affected the other services of the University Libraries. Finally, issues surrounding electronic reserves, fair use, copyright and Pennsylvania State University Libraries' procedures will be explored.     

Integrating Information Literacy into Teacher Education: A Successful Grant Project

Information literacy has gained importance over the last few decades, not only among librarians, but also with higher education faculty. Information literacy instruction is important for all college-level students. However, it is essential for teacher education students who must not only be information literate themselves, but also be able to teach information literacy in their K-12 classrooms. This article describes the implementation and evolution of an information literacy instruction program for teacher education students at a large public Midwestern university.     

高校图书馆为民族地区农牧民提供知识信息服务的思考

以青海民族地区的精神文化现状为例，着重分析和阐述了高校图书馆为农牧民提供知识信息服务的必要性和现实意义，并提出了高校图书馆为农牧民提供知识信息服务的具体措施。     

Integrating Assessment into Recurring Information Literacy Instruction

SUMMARY

Information literacy instruction is integrated into the distance education program in library and information science (LEEP) at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). This article describes the LEEP program and the library services provided to its students. Published research on LEEP and related topics in librarianship is reviewed. Student evaluations of library instructional sessions have been gathered since 2002, shared with teaching faculty and administrators, and used to improve and promote information literacy instruction within LEEP. In the fall of 2005, the instructional model for LEEP was adapted to the on-campus environment. Preliminary analysis of the on-campus student evaluations suggests that modifications are needed to deliver an equivalent learning experience to all LIS students at UIUC, whether on-campus or off.     

美国伊利诺伊州学术与研究图书馆联盟——CARLI研究与启示

对美国伊利诺伊州学术与研究图书馆联盟——CARLI进行了调查研究,从联盟由来、战略计划、价值与目标、如何成为会员、成员的利益、经费来源及管理机构7个方面着手,并从6个方面提出对我国的启示,如政府的重视和财政的支持、设独立机构管理CARLI的各项事务、书目数据分散与集中式统一管理、读者网上直接借阅、设独立的速递系统、成员馆培训有计划地进行等。     

21世纪高校图书馆信息服务:挑战与对策

21世纪高校图书馆的信息服务面临新的挑战.针对用户信息需求的新特点,高校图书馆信息服务应主动求变,表现为超前化、现代化、个性化、层次化、社会化和国际化,图书馆员的职能也随之转变.     

基于知识协同的高校图书馆企业信息服务研究——以五邑大学为例

在高校图书馆企业信息服务研究的基础上,结合知识协同的内涵,提出建立基于知识协同的企业信息服务模式,并分析了该模式的特点、优势和过程模型,最后结合五邑大学图书馆的实际情况,探讨利用ScrewTurn Wiki知识协同平台开展企业信息服务。