bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Student Comprehension of Primary Literature is Aided by Companion Assignments Emphasizing Pattern Recognition and Information Literacy.
Authors: Shannon Sarah , Winterman Brian
Published: July 2022

Primary literature is our main mode of communication in the sciences. As such, it is important for our undergraduates in the discipline to learn how to read primary literature. Incorporating primary literature into undergraduate science courses is often difficult because students are unprepared to comprehend primary articles. Learning to read and evaluate primary literature can improve students' understanding of science and the scientific method, and develop the educational and life skill of evaluating whether assertions are supported by evidence. We integrated two areas of research (teaching students to use primary literature and pattern recognition in experts versus novices) to modify a curriculum used to teach information literacy and primary literature in an introductory biology course. The modifications taught students to recognize information by the communication patterns used in the literature, and despite literature's jargon. One section of this course used our modified curriculum while two control sections used the original curriculum. In all sections, students were asked to write a lab report citing a primary literature article pertinent to their laboratory experiment. We read each lab report and the article it cited, ranking the student's comprehension of the article and their ability to integrate the article into their laboratory report on a scale of 1 to 3 using rubrics. While citing a primary literature article was required of all students, more students using the modified curriculum cited primary articles in their laboratory reports (95% vs. 65% average in control sections). The comprehension of primary articles also appeared better, as cited articles were more likely to be correctly paraphrased by students with the modified curriculum (average score of 2.33 vs. 1.96), while there did not appear to be a difference between the groups' abilities to integrate the article into their report. This indicates that by incorporating pattern recognition assignments and information literacy instruction into the curriculum, teachers can significantly improve student comprehension of primary literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Science and Technology Undergraduate Students' Use of the Internet, Cell Phones and Social Networking Sites to Access Library Information.
Authors: Salisbury Lutishoor , Laincz Jozef , Smith Jeremy J.
Published: July 2022

Many academic libraries and publishers have developed mobile-optimized versions of their web sites and catalogs. Almost all database vendors and major journal publishers have provided a way to connect to their resources via the Internet and the mobile web. In light of this pervasive use of the Internet, mobile devices and social networking, this study examines the habits of 290 science and technology students (with majors in biology (51%), chemical engineering (15%), biological engineering (9%), kinesiology (5%), and animal science (4%)), to identify whether they use this technology for library-related activities. The primary objective of this study was to identify whether the students use the Internet, their cell phones, and/or social networking sites to access scholarly information available through the library. Specifically, we were interested in finding out: (1) how often students use the Internet and for what purposes; (2) what devices they use to access library information remotely; (3) for what purposes student use their cell-phones and whether they use them to access library resources, including our social networking sites; and (4) which social networking sites students use and for what purposes. Even though there are widespread uses of the Internet, cell phones, and social networking, this study found that the majority of the students surveyed do not readily identify them as a means to access library-provided databases, the library catalog or to retrieve full-text journal articles on demand or on the go. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Introduction to Information Science and Technology.
Authors: Befus Rebeca
Published: July 2022

The article reviews Introduction to Information Science and Technology. (Charles H. Davis and Debora Shaw eds. Medford, New Jersey: Information Today, Inc, 2011.)
Open Science and Crowd Science: Selected Sites and Resources.
Authors: Dawson Diane (DeDe)
Published: July 2022

The article reviews several websites related to open science and crowd science, including Panton Principles at pantonprinciples.org, Cameron Neylon--Cameron's LaBlog at biolab.isis.rl.ac.uk/camerons_\labblog and Garrett Lisi--Deferential Geometry at www.deferentialgeometry.org.
De-Mystifying the Data Management Requirements of Research Funders.
Authors: Dietrich Dianne , Adamus Trisha , Miner Alison , Steinhart Gail
Published: July 2022

Research libraries have sought to apply their information management expertise to the management of digital research data. This focus has been spurred in part by the policies of two major funding agencies in the United States, which require grant recipients make research outputs, including publications and research data, openly available. As many academic libraries are beginning to offer or are already offering assistance in writing and implementing data management plans, it is important to consider how best to support researchers. Our research examined the current data management requirements of major US funding agencies to better understand data management requirements facing researchers and the implications for libraries offering data management services for researchers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Literature Use in Engineering and Computer Science Research: An Analysis of Works Cited in Dissertations and Theses.
Authors: Fransen Janet
Published: July 2022

Any engineering librarian will tell you that their researchers' literature needs differ from researchers in other disciplines: Books are used less, and conference papers more, than in humanities disciplines. This study analyzes literature cited in theses and dissertations submitted over a three-year period by students in three departments of the University of Minnesota's College of Science & Engineering. The results show how literature type and age differ between engineering researchers and computer scientists and their counterparts in humanities and social sciences. The results also illustrate how particular disciplines within engineering differ in their use of literature and the level to which they make use of the literature of fields outside of their own. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Biodiversity Web Resources
Authors: Creech John
Published: July 2022

The article reviews several science and technology resources Web sites including the Tree of Life Project (ToL) located at http://tolweb.org/tree/, the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL): Explore Biodiversity Resources located at http://eol.org/info/23: and the Ocean Portal: Smithsonian Institution located at http://ocean.si.edu/.
Data Sharing Interviews with Crop Sciences Faculty: Why They Share Data and How the Library Can Help.
Authors: Williams Sarah C.
Published: July 2022

This study was designed to generate a deeper understanding of data sharing by targeting faculty members who had already made data publicly available. During interviews, crop scientists at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign were asked why they decided to share data, why they chose a data sharing method (e. g., supplementary file, repository), what were the benefits and drawbacks of the method(s) used, and what role they saw for the library to help facilitate data sharing. This article summarizes the participants' reasons for making data publicly available but also describes the challenges that they faced when sharing data. Most participants had not previously thought of the library for assistance with their data, but when asked how the library could help facilitate data sharing, they had a variety of ideas, which are presented in this article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Image Quality in University of Illinois Digital Geology Dissertations from ProQuest.
Authors: Joseph Lura E.
Published: July 2022

In 2009, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) purchased a block of approximately :000 UIUC dissertations, authored between 1989 and 199: that were scanned from microfilm by ProQuest. These were subsequently provided in PDF form both within the UIUC institutional digital repository (IDEALS) to the UIUC community and via the ProQuest platform. Subsequently, approximately 1:000 additional dissertations were digitized from microfilm by ProQuest for UIUC. Most geology dissertations contain photographs, micrographs, maps and cross-sections (often in color and often oversized), seismic sections and other figures, images, and plates. This content is often some of the most useful information contained in geology dissertations. However, these elements do not copy adequately into microform format, and therefore are not adequate when digitized from microform. Geology dissertations need to be scanned from originals into high-quality color and grey-scale. Administrators and other library staff unfamiliar with the discipline of geology may fail to understand the nature and extent of the problem. In order to document the need for this in-house work, a study was conducted to reveal the extent of problems in the ProQuest versions digitized from microform. Of the 439 known geology dissertations from UIUC, 398 have been digitized by ProQuest. This study found that 82% of the digitized dissertations had at least one figure with unacceptable quality and therefore need to be rescanned at high quality. The results have implications for other disciplines that rely on images and oversized plates to convey important information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Meeting the Needs of the "Invisible University:" Identifying Information Needs of Postdoctoral Scholars in the Sciences.
Authors: Gunapala Nirmala
Published: July 2022

Academic libraries seek to play a central role in supporting the research enterprise on their campuses. Postdoctoral scholars ("postdocs") make substantial contributions to academic research and are an important group toward which services can be marketed. They are also difficult to find on many campuses, with some studies referring to this population as the "invisible university." As a result, little research has been done to identify their needs and interests or to respond through library outreach. This study presents insights derived from interviews with postdoctoral scholars in the sciences at a research university. Though some findings pertain to the immediate campus environment, many are transferable to any library wishing to strengthen its research services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Breaking Ground: Improving Undergraduate Engineering Projects through Flipped Teaching of Literature Search Techniques.
Authors: Maddison Tasha , Beneteau Donna , Sokoloski Brandy
Published: July 2022

This case study describes the use of flipped teaching for information literacy instruction in a new course, Drill, Blast, and Excavate GeoE 49: within the mining option for geological engineering (GeoE) students. These students will enter the mining industry with less discipline-specific knowledge than a student that graduated with a degree in mining engineering, yet on-the-job training provided by the employer will fill in most of the technical gaps. Engineers in the workplace can connect to information sources online and do not need to rely solely on co-workers, short courses, and conferences for upgrading their knowledge. With this in mind, we developed a flipped teaching assignment to teach students how to effectively and efficiently access electronic information on topics faced by geological engineers in the field. The course included a research project that allowed the students to practice these information retrieval and evaluation techniques so as to better prepare them for the working world. Student feedback revealed a high level of engagement in the discovery of these research strategies and the instructor noted that these techniques were applied successfully in the students written reports and oral presentations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
But What Are Students REALLY Thinking When They Do Research?
Authors: Fosmire Michael
Published: July 2022

The article explores what students are really thinking when they engage in research projects or when they solve information intensive problems using think aloud verbal protocols. Topics covered include Verbal Protocol Analysis (VPA), the applications of the think-aloud protocol in the library literature and getting complementary information by using think-aloud protocols in combination with other techniques.
Identifying Opportunities in Citizen Science for Academic Libraries.
Authors: Cohen Cynthia M. , Cheney Liz , Khue Duong  , Lea Ben , Unno Zoe Pettway
Published: July 2022

Citizen science projects continue to grow in popularity, providing opportunities for non-expert volunteers to contribute to and become personally invested in rigorous scientific research. Academic libraries, aiming to promote and provide tools and resources to master scientific and information literacy, can support these efforts. While few examples currently exist of academic libraries involved in citizen science, this article identifies potential roles in community building; data curation; scholarly communication reform; and provision of space, technology, and resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Patent Searching for STEM Researchers.
Authors: Meier John J.
Published: July 2022

Entrepreneurship and intellectual property (IP) management have become a focus of academic institutions over the past decade. This webliography is intended to help guide researchers and inventors to the patent information they need in order to advance science and protect their IP. The information landscape around patents has changed dramatically since the publication of the two previous patent webliographies (Kawakami 1998; LaCourse 2010). This guide will cover changes in patent information, updates to information sources and interfaces, and new patent information sources. Most databases covered are free to use, except where a subscription cost is noted. This webliography is intended for librarians and scientists already familiar with database searching, but with limited experience with patents and patent-specific databases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Electronic Access to Agronomy Journals: A Follow-up Study.
Authors: Brazzeal Brad
Published: July 2022

User studies of faculty, staff, and students in research universities have shown a strong preference and even an expectation for electronic access to journals. In 200: the author and a colleague examined the electronic availability of 47 agronomy journals at eight libraries that had Association of Research Libraries (ARL) membership and that also served institutions with doctoral programs in agronomy. In late 201: the author replicated the study to determine the extent to which electronic access to those journals at the same institutions had changed over time. While there was a clear increase in electronic availability, much of the content was still not available online. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Selected Internet Resources on Herpetology.
Authors: Cowden Chapel D.
Published: July 2022

Concerned with the study of reptiles and amphibians, the field of herpetology continues to grow in popularity with scientists, students, and the general public, who are drawn to these interesting creatures for a variety of reasons. This annotated webliography contains both links to and descriptions of a variety of Internet resources relevant to herpetology, including databases and data sets, associations and organizations, journals, news sources, and citizen science projects. The resources included are useful to a broad audience that might include librarians, researchers, students, herpetologists, and the general public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Hunting for Knowledge: Using a Scavenger Hunt to Orient Graduate Veterinary Students.
Authors: Pike Caitlin , Alpi Kristine M.
Published: July 2022

Active participation in orientation is hoped to increase understanding and use of library resources and services beyond the effect of tours or welcome lectures. Timed scavenger hunts have been used to orient undergraduate and medical students to academic libraries. This report describes the planning, execution, and evaluation of an untimed iPod-documented scavenger hunt in 2012 for first-year graduate veterinary students, and the modification and execution of the hunt for new students in 2013. Findings about the hunt's utility as a learning opportunity, based on student participation, staff experiences, and student and staff perceptions, inform recommendations for the characteristics of a scavenger hunt that facilitates hands-on learning in the library while placing reasonable demands on library staff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
A Matter of Size: Flipping Library Instruction in Various Engineering Classrooms.
Authors: Maddison Tasha
Published: July 2022

This case study explores the use of flipped teaching in three different undergraduate engineering courses, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of class size and how it affects the delivery of information literacy instruction as observed through student engagement and the perceived helpfulness of the instruction. A flipped classroom was used in three separate engineering design classes during the 2014-15 academic school calendar. Two of these classes were offered in a computer lab to less than 30 students (one class was divided into sections for ease of instructional delivery) and one was offered to a large class in a lecture format without the availability of computers for each student. The flipped components relied on online video tutorials that were posted on YouTube and then embedded in the library guides for the discipline. This paper provides the results from an analysis of page views alongside usage statistics from YouTube. Both of these sources of information along with post-test results provided useful data in determining the effectiveness of flipped teaching in both a large lecture format and a smaller computer lab setting. The highest engagement scores were seen from the classes taught in a computer lab. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Chess for STEM: Development of Mind and Discipline in Study and at Leisure.
Authors: Krishnamurthy Mangala , Sandy John H. , Robbins Mary Ann
Published: July 2022

The article discusses the chess service offered by the University of Alabama Rodgers Library for Science and Engineering for students, faculty and staff. Topics covered include the benefits provided by playing chess to the mental health of students, administrative details of chess at the library, and survey results showing use of chess service. Interesting facts about chess at the library are provided.
Changing the Scholarly Sources Landscape with Geomorphology Undergraduate Students.
Authors: Blackburn Heidi , Dere Ashlee
Published: July 2022

Science is a core discipline in academia yet the focus of most undergraduate technical writing is generally on the data and results, not the literature review. The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) librarian and a new geology professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) collaborated to develop an information literacy session for students in a geomorphology class. Here we outline the background of the campus STEM initiatives and the assignment as well as the library instruction activity, learning outcomes, and assessment components. The activity improved student use of scholarly sources and we provide suggested activity modifications for future teaching and assessment efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Free Vision Science Apps to Bridge the Gap from Classroom to Clinic.
Authors: Johnson Catherine V. , Johnson Scott Y.
Published: July 2022

The article offers brief information on smartphone applications for vision sciences study including Eye Handbook from Cloud Nine Development LLC, Eyetube from Bryn Mawr Communications LLC and Eye Care Plus from Healthcare4mobile.
From the Editor.
Authors: Not applicable
Published: July 2022

The article announces that Buffy Choinski, member of the editorial board at the periodical, has retired from the periodical.
Select Internet Resources on Acoustics
Authors: Davis Angela R.
Published: July 2022

The article lists online resources related to acoustics including websites, databases, and journals "Advances in Acoustics and Vibration", "EURASIP Journal on Audio, Speech, and Music Processing", and "Photoacoustics".
Electronic Green Journal (EGJ)
Authors: Johnson William T.
Published: July 2022

The challenge of finding quality information on environmental topics has become quite problematic as the dawn of the new millennium approaches. Information overload threatens to undermine educational resource utilization of electronic and print media. Though information overload is not a new problem, the need for hassle-free, full-text, quality information on environmental topics is especially relevant today. In light of this situation, the mission of Electronic Green Journal (EGJ) is to provide a well organized source of scholarly articles on international environmental issues. EGJ is particularly well suited to students conducting research on a wide variety of environmental topics.
Report from the Geological Society of America conference and Geoscience Information Society Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, October 24-28, 1999
Authors: Johnson Kay G.
Published: July 2022

This article summarizes the Geoscience Information Society (GIS) annual meeting.
Building Websites for Science Literacy
Authors: Welborn Victoria , Kanar Bryn
Published: July 2022

Building a webliography on a scientific topic can be a daunting task. This paper seeks to simplify the process by suggesting straightforward guidelines for evaluating and organizing websites. The guidelines are developed from definitions of science literacy and science information literacy and illustrated by a sample webliography and a sample search strategy on the topic of acoustical oceanography.
College Science Librarians Discussion Group, ALA Annual Conference, July 9, 2000
Authors: Kimball Susan J. , Piccinino Rocco
Published: July 2022

This article summarizes the College Science Librarians Discussion Group at theALA Annual Conference, July 9, 2000.
Energy, Science and Technology Information: Towards a National Library for the Physical Sciences STS Database Discussion Group ALA Annual Conference, July 8, 2000
Authors: Fedunok Suzanne
Published: July 2022

This article summarizes the STS Database discussion group meeting at the ALA Annual Conference, July 8. 2000.
Guide to Information Sources in the Physical Sciences
Authors: Porter Kitty
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book Guide to Information Sources in the Physical Sciences. Englewood, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, Inc. 2000. 227 pp. 1-56308-751-0 by David Stern.
Science and Information Literacy on the Internet: Using the ACRL and Project 2061 Standards to Create a Science Web Page Evaluation Tool ACRL Conference March 16, 2001 Denver, Colorado.
Authors: Manuel Kate
Published: July 2022

This article reports on the "Science and Information Literacy on the Internet: Using the ACRL and Project 2061 Standards to Create a Science Web Page Evaluation Tool" presentation at the ACRL Conference, March 16, 2001, in Denver, Colorado.
Flashpoint @ LANL.gov: A Simple Smart Search Interface.
Authors: Mahoney Dan , Di Giacomo Mariella
Published: July 2022

Patrons of the Los Alamos National Laboratory Research Library requested a single interface be developed for use in searching the bibliographic and full-text databases made available by the library. Software developers created FlashPoint, a web-based interface that relays search queries to disparate databases. FlashPoint was written in Perl and searches eight different web-based bibliographic databases in parallel.
Editorial Peer Review: Its Strength and Weaknesses.
Authors: Flaxbart David
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book Editorial Peer Review: Its Strength and Weaknesses. (ASIST monograph series) Medford NJ: American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2001 by Ann C. Weller.
MathSciNet: Mathematical Reviews on the Web, a Review.
Authors: Dominy Margaret F. , Bhatt Jay
Published: July 2022

This article reviews MathSciNet, the online database that includes Mathematical Reviews and Current Mathematical Publications.
Science and Technology Libraries Section International Federation of Library Associations Annual Conference August 18-24, 2001.
Authors: Poland Jean A.
Published: July 2022

This article reports on Science and Technology Libraries Section events at the International Federation of Library Associations Annual Conference in Boston, MA on August 18-24, 2001.
Science & Technology Section Celebrates 40th Anniversary in San Francisco ALA Annual Conference, June 15-18, 2001.
Authors: Gelfand Julia
Published: July 2022

This article reports on the Science & Technology Section's 40th Anniversary at the ALA Annual Conference, June 15-18, 2001 in San Francisco.
Regarding "Chat Reference Service: An Analysis of One Semester's Data" (Fall 2001).
Authors: Slutsky Bruce
Published: July 2022

This letter responds to the article "Chat Reference Service: An Analysis of One Semester's Data" (ISTL no. 32, Fall 2001) by JoAnn Sears.
Making Choices: Factors in the Selection of Information Resources Among Science Faculty at the University of Michigan Results of a Survey Conducted July-September, 2000.
Authors: Quigley Jane , Peck David R. , Rutter Sara , Williams Elizabeth McKee
Published: July 2022

We carried out a survey of 230 science faculty and researchers at the University of Michigan in the departments of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, natural resources, physics, and statistics, seeking to learn about their information resource use and preferences in diverse research contexts (e.g., current awareness, routine day-to-day information needs). The response rate was 46.5%. Results indicate that researchers rely largely on the same information-seeking tools in different research contexts. We also asked about the importance of six factors -- speed, convenience, familiarity, currency, authoritativeness, reliable availability -- on their information resource preferences; convenience and time were most frequently cited. Finally, open-ended questions invited respondents to comment on barriers and frustrations they encountered in information-seeking; themes of availability and access to needed material were mentioned, in addition to a wide variety of information retrieval difficulties.
Riding the Active Learning Wave: Problem-Based Learning as a Catalyst for Creating Faculty-Librarian Instructional Partnerships.
Authors: Fosmire Michael , Macklin Alexius Smith
Published: July 2022

With higher education shifting its emphasis from teaching to learning and inputs to outcomes, active learning techniques are gaining prominence. Research has shown that students learn better when they actively engage the course content, rather than passively absorb lecture material. However, many faculty are unsure of how to take advantage of these new techniques to improve the learning outcomes for their students. For one active learning technique, problem-based learning, librarians are well positioned to facilitate its adoption into course curriculum. In order to effect a high-quality problem-based learning experience, a true collaboration of efforts needs to take place between the subject faculty and librarian. In such a synergistic system, information skills are integrated directly into course content, while an engaging active learning experience for students is facilitated. This article describes the background and history of problem-based learning, explaining why information skills are an integral part of the technique. The authors then detail the experiences of librarians at Purdue University, both in forming collaborations with subject faculty, and in the development of problem-based learning instructional modules.
Continuing Education Needs of Science and Technology Librarians: Results of the 2001 STS Continuing Education Committee Survey.
Authors: Desai Christina M.
Published: July 2022

A survey of the continuing education needs of science and technology (S/T) librarians is conducted every two years as part of the charge of the Continuing Education committee of the Science and Technology Section of ACRL. This year's survey found that S/T librarians are most interested in instructional techniques and technologies and in the teaching of information literacy in the sciences. They are also interested in learning more about electronic resources, including selection, management, and impact. Among subject sources they would like to learn more about, chemistry was most often mentioned. Career advancement and management topics were among the least popular topics for training. The history of the survey and ways of addressing these professional development needs are also discussed.
Using the Biological Literature: A Practical Guide.
Authors: Salisbury Lutishoor
Published: July 2022

This article reviews Using the Biological Literature: A Practical Guide. 3rd ed., rev., and expanded. New York: Dekker, 2002 by Diane Schmidt, Elizabeth B. Davis, and Pamela F. Jacobs.
PubMed: For More than Just Medicine This Is One of the World's Greatest Databases.
Authors: Bianchi Stephanie
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the PubMed database.
NSF-NSDL GREEN Project: A Digital Library Partnership of Academia, Government, and Industry.
Authors: Bartolo Laura M. , Tewary Vinod K. , Shreve Gregory M. , Powell IV Adam C. , Zeng Marcia L.
Published: July 2022

The Green's Function Research and Education Enhancement Network (GREEN) is part of the National Science Foundation's National Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library (NSDL-STEM) Program ({http://nsdl.org/}). The NSF GREEN digital library is a collaboration of materials scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and other universities partnered with information scientists at Kent State University. The primary goal of the collaboration is to build a collection of authoritative digital resources integrating education and research in the area of Green's functions.
ARL Physics Web Pages: An Evaluation by Established, Transitional and Emerging Benchmarks
Authors: Duffy Jane C.
Published: July 2022

This study provides an overview of the range of characteristics among Association of Research Libraries Physics web pages. Current academic web literature was examined and organized into three streams: design-oriented literature, function-oriented literature and goal-oriented literature. From these streams, a series of six benchmarks by which ARL physics pages could be measured, were developed. From the first category, design-oriented literature, the following benchmarks were developed: 1) Ease of navigation; 2) Logic of presentation; and 3) Representation of all forms of information. From the second category, function-oriented literature, the following benchmarks were developed: 4) Engagement of the discipline; 5) Interactivity of page. From the third category, goal or mission-oriented literature, the last benchmark was developed: 6) Identification of audience. It was hypothesized a) that adoption of the benchmarks derived from the design stream would be "established", b) that those derived from the functional stream would be in a "transitional" phase, i.e., moving toward an established adoption and c) that the benchmark derived from literature concerned with goal and mission issues would be in the "emerging" stage of adoption. Results indicate the validity of these assumed adoption patterns.
Envisioning Science: The Design and Craft of the Science Image
Authors: Gelfand Julia
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book Envisioning Science: The Design and Craft of the Science Image. MIT Press, 2002 by Felice Frankel.
Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Sessions at SLA 2002: June 8-1: 2002
Authors: Walker Kizer
Published: July 2022

This article provides an overview of the sessions organized by SLA's Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division (SLA-PAM) at the Special Libraries Association's 93rd Annual Conference in Los Angeles.
Computer Security
Authors: Kinkus Jane F.
Published: July 2022

This guide is intended to present a selected list of sites that cover the basic issues of computer security and which provide useful information for the non-expert (librarian, undergraduate student, office manager, etc.) who wants to learn more about this increasingly important subject. The categories are intended to offer points of departure for some of the many aspects of computer security. For the sake of brevity, this guide stops short of entering the vast realm of commercial software products, consulting firms, and the like. The individual who is in the market for security products or services should have no trouble finding descriptions, reviews, and comparisons on the web and through other media.
World Library and Information Congress: 69th IFLA Conference: August 1-9, 2003
Authors: Schwartz Ray
Published: July 2022

Summary of events at the The World Library and Information Congress: 69th International Federation of Library Associations General Conference and Council in Berlin, Germany in August of 2003.
The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher
Authors: Henderson Margaret
Published: July 2022

The article reviews The Extreme Searcher's Internet Handbook: A Guide for the Serious Searcher. Randolph Hock. Medford, NJ: CyberAge Books, 2004. 356 p. (ISBN 0-910965-68-4)
Project: Information Oasis
Authors: Clemens Katherine , Craft Emalee , Duvernay Jennifer , Hofstetter Sheila , Shackle Linda
Published: July 2022

The article discusses a welcome table outside the library entrance as a way to increase library visibility and have more personal contact with students. Table is called the "Information Oasis."
The Importance of Open Access, Open Source, and Open Standards for Libraries
Authors: Corrado Edward M.
Published: July 2022

The open access, open source software, and open standards concepts have been garnering increased attention in the field of librarianship and elsewhere. These concepts and their benefits and importance to libraries are examined. Benefits include lower costs, greater accessibility, and better prospects for long-term preservation of scholarly works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology
Authors: Ryan Beverly
Published: July 2022

Reviews the book "Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology," edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour.
Teaching Tips: Innovations in Undergraduate Science Instruction
Authors: Miran Julie T.
Published: July 2022

Reviews the book "Teaching Tips: Innovations in Undergraduate Science Instruction," edited by Marvin Druger, Eleanor D. Siebert and Linda W. Crow.
Follow-up Survey of GIS at Smaller Academic Libraries
Authors: Kinikin JaNae , Hench Keith
Published: July 2022

A follow-up survey on the implementation and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in smaller academic libraries (Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities I & II) (Carnegie Foundation 1997-2003) was distributed to twenty-one libraries identified in a previous survey as using GIS. Eleven of the surveys were returned. Nine libraries have continued offering GIS services and the remaining two have discontinued the service due to lack of use. The majority of respondents stated that GIS is still underutilized and underfunded at their institution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
From Gutenberg to the Internet: A Sourcebook on the History of Information Technology.
Authors: Koenig D. Lynn
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "From Gutenberg to the Internet: A Sourcebook on the History of Information Technology," by Jeremy M. Norman.
Internet Guide to Food Safety and Security.
Authors: Riley Ruth
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "Internet Guide to Food Safety and Security," by Ruth Riley.
Federal Repositories: Comparative Advantage in Open Access?
Authors: Hutchinson Alvin
Published: July 2022

The article offers the author's views on the issue of access to federally funded science through federal repository libraries in the U.S. The impact of the policy encouraging deposit of publications resulting from National Institutes of Health-funded projects into the PubMed Central digital repository is discussed. Examples of other government bodies that create peer-reviewed science every year are highlighted.
ENGnetBASE
Authors: Maness Jack M.
Published: July 2022

Reviews the ENGnetBASE, a Web site which features CRCnetBASE online electronic reference books from CRC Press.
Context Links and Forest-Related Coverage of Information Services.
Authors: Kempf Alois
Published: July 2022

The web has become the favourite user interface for accessing and exchanging scientific information. Within this hypertext framework new applications are made possible, e.g., forward linking to aggregated information resources or cited reference searching. Paralleling the technical developments, one can observe the convergence of primary and secondary literature services. More and more scholarly journals, university theses and research reports are available in full-text. However, what the user can access in a specific situation will heavily depend on the subscriptions held by the institution with which the researcher is affiliated. Which service would best fit one's information need? Due to the multidisciplinary character of forest research, there is no simple answer to this question. This contribution presents the results of a comparison that focused on coverage of forest-related journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Innovative Library Liaison Assessment Activities: Supporting the Scientist's Need to Evaluate Publishing Strategies.
Authors: Ouimette Mylene
Published: July 2022

The NIST Research Library's Lab Liaisons conducted an assessment of NIST-authored publications within a specific organizational unit. This assessment used commonly existing information tools, including Journal Citation Reports and the WorldCat database, to evaluate the projected impact of NIST research products within their respective technical communities. The results of this analysis were provided to upper-level NIST technical management to assist in the creation of an overall publications management strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology Terms
Authors: Randall Eleanor
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology Terms," fourth edition, Kimball R. Nill.
The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction
Authors: Papin-Ramcharan Jennifer
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction," edited by Claude Ghaoui.
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology and Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry.
Authors: Craig Cory
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the databases Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology and Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. These databases are long-established and essential titles in many science and technology libraries. Subjects covered by the databases are stated. Moreover, this article provides details of how to use the databases.
Mapping the Brain: Resources for Researchers in Neurosciences.
Authors: Shelton Victoria
Published: July 2022

The article provides information on selected Web-based resources for researchers in neuroscience and is primarily intended for librarians who assist neuroscientists engaged in research. The inclusion of resources was based on criteria stated in this article. These resources include: Web sites for neuroscientists; digital journal archives; and directories, databases, and search engines.
Public Science, Public Access.
Authors: Flaxbart David
Published: July 2022

This article comments on the introduction of the Federal Research Public Access Act of 2006 in the U.S. Senate. This bill would require most recipients of federal research funds to make their findings freely available within six months of publication. The position of the publishing industry on the bill is cited. In addition, this article presents the concerns of the scientific community on the bill.
Let's Get it Started!
Authors: Porter George S.
Published: July 2022

The article comments on issues related to institutional repositories. The author assessed that the problems associated with developing institutional repositories are more sociological and strategic rather than economic or technological in nature. In this regard, it is important to assure the efficient management of the material which as institution has developed and re-acquired.
The 2005 Continuing Education Survey: What Science Librarians Want to Know.
Authors: Spackman Elizabeth , Gabaldón Camila , Freedman Terri
Published: July 2022

The biennial STS continuing education survey was conducted at the end of 200: in collaboration with two other organizations of science librarians. The top continuing education needs of science librarians include new technologies, professional development and keeping current, institutional repositories/digital archives, promoting science information literacy, collaboration between faculty and librarians, and finding free high-quality online data. This paper describes the process of developing and administering the survey and discusses the survey results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
CSA Materials Research Database with METADEX.
Authors: Whitehead Heather L.
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the CSA Materials Research Database with METADEX.
An Astronomy Library's Oral History Initiative: What an Observatory Librarian Is Doing to Preserve a Telescope's History.
Authors: Murphy Joseph H.
Published: July 2022

Liz Bryson, Librarian for the Canada-France-Hawaii-T elescope (CFHT), conducted an oral history project for the CFHT astronomical observatory on Hawaii's Mauna Kea. This article explores the processes, costs, experiences, and lessons of this oral history initiative and evaluates its importance to science and astronomy librarianship. The CFHT Oral History Initiative can serve as a model for other science librarians to record the histories of their institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Digital Library.
Authors: Schmidt Larry , Tronstad Bryan
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the digital library of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
Understanding Knowledge as a Commons: From Theory to Practice
Authors: Duffy Jane
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book Understanding Knowledge as a Commons: From Theory to Practice, Charlotte Hess and Elinor Ostrom (eds).
Staying Afloat in a Flood of New Technologies.
Authors: Meier John J.
Published: July 2022

This article discusses and defines 18 current Library 2.0 terms that STEM librarians should be familiar with.
Community of Science Databases from Cambridge Scientific Abstracts.
Authors: Pancheshnikov Yelena
Published: July 2022

The article focuses on the three community of science (COS) databases from the Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. It notes that the COS Scholar Universe contains records of more than 1.3 million scholars working at :920 universities in various countries and includes areas of sciences, social sciences, humanities and art. The COS Funding Opportunities contains records about grants, fellowships, prizes and other types of funding. The PapersInvited database calls for conference papers, posters and journal publications.
Choosing a Hand-Held Inventory Device.
Authors: Green Lois , Hughes Janet , Neff Verne , Notartomas Trish
Published: July 2022

The article focuses on the selection done by a task force of hand-held inventory devices for the Pennsylvania State University Libraries (PSUL) in 2006. The task force was required to look for devices that are supported by the SIRSI Unicorn cataloging system and compatible with PSUL work practices. It relates the first phase of the selection process which involved investigating the feasibility of choosing and acquiring hand-held devices. It offers information on such various devices including cordless hand-held barcode scanners.
Web of Science's “Citation Mapping” Tool.
Authors: Simboli Brian D.
Published: July 2022

The article focuses on the bibliographic visualization software and citation mapping tool featured at the Web of Science website from Thomson Reuters.
On Impact of OA, the Jury is Still Out.
Authors: Flaxbart David
Published: July 2022

The author discusses the impact of open access (OA) publishing. He notes that objective and quantifiable evidence is needed in order to negate the claims of publishers that OA is evil and prove to all stakeholders that OA is worth the further investment and advocacy. He mentions that authors tend to be indifferent on the issue of OA as they are ignorant of its existence and already have subscription access paid for by their institutions. He mentions the aim of OA advocates that involves the broadening of audience for scholarly literature.
An Undergraduate Science Information Literacy Tutorial in a Web 2.0 World.
Authors: Scaramozzino Jeanine Marie
Published: July 2022

The development of an interactive web-based science information literacy tutorial that introduces undergraduate science majors to basic components of scientific literature is described. The tutorial introduces concepts, vocabulary and resources necessary for understanding and accessing information. The tutorial content is based on the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education and the Information Literacy Standards for Science and Engineering/Technology (American Library Association (ALA) /Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)/Science and Technology Section (STS) Task Force on Information Literacy for Science and Technology). In order to engage students in a Web 2.0 world, the tutorial has evolved to incorporate interactivity, graphics, and self-assessment. This paper provides information on the development of the tutorial, examples from the tutorial, suggestions for future designers, and the next steps in development of the tutorial and web-based tutorials. This tutorial fills a gap in information literacy as professors are trying to provide more instruction in limited classroom time and provides a resource that can be assigned or reviewed throughout a user's college career, reinforcing information literacy principles. This is especially important for science majors who, unlike social science and humanities majors, may not need to use science reference materials actively until upper division classes [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Chat Widgets for Science Libraries.
Authors: Meier John J.
Published: July 2022

This paper describes chat widgets, chunks of code that can be embedded on a web site to appear as an instant messaging system, and how they can be used on a science library web site to better serve library users. Interviews were conducted concerning experiences at science and humanities libraries and more similarities than differences were discovered. High user satisfaction and subject-specific questions were noted by librarians using widgets on their subject research guide web pages. Increased use of these services resulted from embedding widgets on existing web pages rather than linking to separate chat pages [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
The MLA Essential Guide to Becoming an Expert Searcher
Authors: Harrod Thomas
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "The Medical Library Association Essential Guide to Becoming an Expert Searcher: Proven Techniques, Strategies and Tips for Finding Health Information," Terry Ann Jankowski.