bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Scholarly Communication: The Use and Non-Use of E-Print Archives for the Dissemination of Scientific Information
Authors: Lawal Ibironke
Published: July 2022

This study surveyed a randomly chosen sample from a population of 240,000 scholars in nine scientific disciplines from private and public colleges and universities across the United States and Canada. The disciplines included physics/astronomy, chemistry, mathematics/computer science, engineering, cognitive science/psychology, and biological sciences. The survey sought to determine use and non-use of e-print archives in the different disciplines. Results show that 18 percent of the researchers use at least one archive while 82 percent do not use any. Scholars in physics use e-print archives the most and chemistry the least. ArXiv receives the most use and authors' web sites the least use. Reasons for use include dissemination of research results, visibility, and exposure of authors. Reasons for non-use include publishers' policies and technology constraints.
Designing Instruction for Technology-Enhanced Learning
Authors: Dupuis Elizabeth A.
Published: July 2022

The article reviews Designing Instruction for Technology-Enhanced Learning / Patricia L. Rogers (editor). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Publishing, c2002.
Information Retrieval: SciFinder and SciFinder Scholar
Authors: Mahoney Mary Ann
Published: July 2022

The article reviews Information Retrieval: SciFinder and SciFinder Scholar / Damon D. Ridley. Chichester : Wiley, c2002. 235pp.
Suiting Library Instruction to the Myers-Briggs Personality Types and Holland Vocational Personality Types of Engineering Students
Authors: Williamson Jeanine
Published: July 2022

The Myers-Briggs personality typology and the Holland Vocational typology of work environments and individuals offer insights about engineering students and faculty that librarians may apply to instruction. This article provides a literature review of the two theories as applicable to library instruction; discusses the personality make-ups of engineering students, Engineering faculty, and librarians; discusses selected literature relating the two theories to learning; and provides possible applications of the Myers-Briggs system and the Holland Vocational system to information literacy or library instruction for engineering students.
Using a WebCT to Develop a Research Skills Module
Authors: Martin Kelli Bellew , Lee Jennifer
Published: July 2022

At the start of every academic year, the University of Calgary Library welcomes 1,000 first-year biology students to basic library research skills sessions. These sessions are traditionally taught in lecture format with a PowerPoint presentation and students following along on computers.
As part of a pilot project in the Fall of 2002, 200 first-year biology students received the session via WebCT. WebCT is the web-based course management system utilized by the University of Calgary1; it delivers course content in addition to assignment submission functions, self-tests and tracking of student activity.
This paper outlines the process and experience of creating and administering the sessions through WebCT and summarizes student feedback and lessons learned.
The Business of Science: Cross-Disciplinary Information Literacy in the Applied Sciences and Business
Authors: Feeney Mary , Martin Jim
Published: July 2022

Collaboration between academia and industry is resulting in new programs in applied science and engineering across many campuses. The information needs of students in these programs present a unique opportunity for science librarians and business librarians to collaborate in the development of information literacy course components. This paper describes one such collaborative effort at the University of Arizona Library to provide library instruction for the course Materials Engineering and Design. Students in this engineering class are required not only to design and engineer a new product but also to address fundamental business considerations such as cost analyses and market research.
Connecting Engineering Students with the Library: A Case Study in Active Learning
Authors: Quigley Brian D. , McKenzie Jean
Published: July 2022

When asked to provide library instruction to Technical Communication classes, the authors developed a lecture and demonstration covering information literacy, the research process and relevant electronic resources. During the first classes, it became obvious that neither the lecture format nor the content met the instructional objectives. This article delineates the evolution of these classes from lectures to active learning classes. Working closely with the instructors, the authors have developed classes to meet four library instruction objectives in the context of course goals and assignments. The changes have been guided by feedback from instructors and students, as well as the continuing education and cumulative experience of the authors as teachers.
Hands-on Learning for Freshman Engineering Students
Authors: Arnold Julie , Kackley Robert , Fortune Stephen
Published: July 2022

Formal library orientation sessions for freshman engineering students have been offered for more than seven years by librarians in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Library (EPSL), University of Maryland. Approximately 800 students per year attend these sessions. The sessions are conducted in the library and are required by all students enrolled in ENES 100 (Introduction to Engineering Design). In the spring of 2001 the orientation sessions were reformatted based on comments contained in short surveys completed by students at the end of each session. The format was changed from completely lecture-based to a more interactive session entitled "EPSL Expedition." In addition, during this same semester, librarians volunteered to rewrite and update the chapter on "Library Research Skills" for the course textbook, Introduction to Engineering Design by James W. Dally. This paper will attempt to answer the following question: Do freshman engineering students learn and retain more information through an "interactive" orientation session than they do from a "lecture" based session?
Developing an Information Skills Curriculum for the Sciences
Authors: Smith Eleanor M.
Published: July 2022

Information literacy, an important conceptual framework for library instruction, needs to be embedded within a disciplinary context. Discipline-specific literacy in the sciences is valuable because it establishes meaning and context for learners, is based on the structure of knowledge and information-seeking practices within the sciences, and takes into account subject-specific tools, resources, and methods of searching. Curriculum-integrated instruction provides an optimal approach, in both planning and implementation, to helping science students develop general and discipline-specific information skills. This paper describes a curriculum-based approach for the strategic planning of information skills instruction in the sciences. This approach incorporates an understanding of the information skills needed at various points during the scientific education process; awareness of public and professional policies, standards, and recommendations for science education; and an awareness of trends and methods in science education. Relevant resources for planning are presented. A description of the scientific education process provides a framework for a generalized information skills curriculum in the sciences. The curriculum is presented as an aid to planning and as a stimulus to further dialogue and standards development in the area of information literacy in the sciences.
A Fault-Tolerant Architecture for Supporting Large Scale Digital Libraries
Authors: Di Giacomo Mariella , Martinez Mark , Scott Jeff , Luce Rick
Published: July 2022

At the Research Library of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), we have developed an affordable multi-terabyte redundant RAID system -- running on Linux -- that addresses the needs of a constantly growing demand for electronic journals, conferences and standards. Although there are several practical issues associated with systems supporting electronic content -- such as acquisition, archiving, access and cataloging -- this paper will focus on archiving and providing access to electronic journals. This article explains the design and development of a scalable, fault-tolerant and affordable system, presents an overview of the architecture, summarizes the problems and architectural issues encountered, and describes the technical solutions adopted.
Digital Archiving: Journey from Books to Analytical Informatics
Authors: Scandone Marie , Kernan Deborah
Published: July 2022

It can be an enormous undertaking to obtain spectral information from a number of different analytical instruments, present it in a digital format and archive the data. Sadtler Research Laboratories has been producing quality spectral information for the analytical laboratory since 1947. The history is fascinating and the process is unusual. The journey that Sadtler Research Laboratories has taken to become Bio-Rad Laboratories, Informatics Division is a part of the history of the evolution of chemical information. Along the way, Bio-Rad changed their method of spectral data delivery but retained focus on the quality of the analytical information. This article examines the transition from print to digital media.
Biopharma: Biopharmaceutical Products in the U.S.
Authors: Koenig D. Lynn
Published: July 2022

The author reviews the book Biopharma: Biopharmaceutical Products in the U.S. Market. 2nd Edition, 2003 by Ronald A. Rader.
Social Acceptability/Awareness of Genetically Modified Crops in Southeast Arkansas [Abstract only]
Authors: Dunbar Tracy V.
Published: July 2022

Genetically modified crops (GMCs) are engineered to yield gains in production efficiency. Consider, for example, crop varieties that are engineered to fit growing conditions at a particular location, that are resistant to herbicide damage or certain insects and disease, or have a more highly valued chemical composition (i.e., higher protein or iron content) (Kay and Edwards 1999). Some of the benefits of GMCs may include increased yield, less variation in yield, improvement in product quality or reduced impact on the environment (Kay and Edwards 1999). However, some consumers have questions and uncertainties about the risks associated with the use of GMCs. Some of these concerns are related to health and environment. There is interest in possible food safety issues resulting from bacterial residue remaining in products causing health problems. Environmental issues are related to loss of species and ecological imbalance resulting from gene manipulation. Ultimately, retailers and distributors will need a better understanding of consumer and producer attitudes about GMCs. In this study, a focus group technique was used to collect qualitative data about the acceptance and awareness of genetically modified crops (GMCs) in Southeast Arkansas. The study involved two groups: farmers and consumers. Participants were selected from a list of stakeholders provided by the Small Farm Project Office, University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff. The Small Farm Project provides technical assistance to 250-300 small and limited resources farmers. The focus group of farmers and consumers were asked four open-ended questions designed to determine their acceptance and awareness of GMCs. Also, a close-ended questionnaire requesting demographic and socioeconomic data was used. The content validity of the instruments used in the study was tested by a multi-disciplinary panel of experts from the University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and Tennessee State University. This study was administered to test the instruments of data collection, and the participation of farmers and consumers for future studies with a larger population sample. Preliminary results of this study suggest that educational programs need to be developed about the benefits and risks of GMCs. Specifically, information is needed related to the long-term health and environmental effects of GMCs.
Effective Communication Teaching Methods in Technology Transfer in Nigeria: Sweet Potato Processors Experience [Abstract only]
Authors: Odebode Stella O.
Published: July 2022

Nigeria Agriculture is the mainstay of Nigerian economy. The welfare and the livelihood of the rural dwellers is the major concern of extension. In recent years, several efforts have been made to enhance rural development. Agricultural extension is a non-formal system of education where farmers are taught how to use new agricultural innovations to improve their economic conditions. The transfer of agricultural technological innovation is therefore essential for sustainable rural development. The choice of communication methods for extension teaching must therefore be based on the target participants, the subject matter, the steps involved in the teaching, the resources available, the teaching skills and knowledge and the teaching situations. Modern agricultural technology has contributed significantly to agricultural development. This is particularly important when it is recalled that the gap between developed and developing countries can be largely attributed to differences in the level of technological development, adaptation and transfer process. In most developed nations, there is an advanced level of technological innovations resulting in high productive capability in agriculture as well as in industry. These technologies are not often available to farmers in developing countries. Farmers find such innovations difficult to maintain even when they are appropriate to local condition. This results in low agricultural production levels that cannot sustain the rapidly increasing population and the growing demand of the people for better living standards. Furthermore, the means of disseminating agricultural information is essential for sustainable rural development. To build a self-reliant nation, effective teaching methods are essential to educate the farmers (especially women) on the use of improved technologies. Sweet potato (though not popular) is one of the important root crops in Nigeria. It serves as food at home and is useful in food industry. Sweet potato can be boiled or fried. It can be made into potato crisps, potato chips, starch, alcohol, wine, flour, "gari" and animal feed. One hundred and twenty respondents were randomly selected from 5 of the 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria (Women In-Agriculture Unit of the ADP). Respondents were asked to answer questions based on their sources of information on transfer of sweet potato "gari" and "lafun" through the three major methods of extension communication--individual method, group method, and mass media method. Results showed that the mass media method (through a farm radio program) is contributing effectively to having sustainable rural development. A major conclusion of this paper is that the use of appropriate and effective methods or a combination of the three extension methods will enhance the promotion and development of the sweet potato industry in Nigeria.
Partnering to Provide Agricultural Biotechnology Information—University of Maryland AgNIC Gateway
Authors: Roberts Beth , McManus Alesia , Gagnon Stuart
Published: July 2022

This paper is an overview of the University of Maryland's AgNIC agricultural biotechnology gateway. The purpose of our gateway is to provide access to high-quality agricultural biotechnology information on the Internet. We organized our AgNIC site so that database content could be developed with other partners. Currently, the University of Maryland is working collaboratively on our site with the National Agricultural library. Partners can be institutions or individuals working with us to add information in their areas of subject expertise. In order to allow for partners in distributed locations, we decided to implement an AgNIC "centroid." We will describe how we set up the centroid and what technical and policy issues we have faced. We will also discuss the manual we are developing that would guide partners in adding content to our site.
Libraries Stuck in the Middle: Reactive vs. Proactive Responses to the Science Journal Crisis
Authors: Nowick Elaine , Jenda Claudine Arnold
Published: July 2022

Libraries and the scholarly community share a dream of creating a world where scholarly articles are easily available on the Internet to everyone who wants them, without any fees, restrictions or barriers of any kind. What is preventing us from fulfilling such a noble and worthy goal? This paper examines selected case studies that show how libraries and scholars are coping with the science journal crisis. By highlighting responses that are innovative and proactive, this paper hopes to contribute to a general awareness of responses that have the potential for transforming the current scholarly communication process into an open, unimpeded, author-controlled electronic-journal based scholarly communication process.
Library Management in a Changing Environment: 25th IATUL Conference, May 30 - June, 2004
Authors: Yocum Patricia B.
Published: July 2022

The article summarizes the 25th IATUL Conference, which took place in Krakow, Poland from May 30 - June 3, 2004.
ACRL Strategic Plan Implementation: Science and Technology Section
Authors: Newby Jill
Published: July 2022

The article discusses the latest revision to the STS strategic plan by the STS Organization and Planning Committee.
Access to International Plant Sciences Journals - An Endangered Species?
Authors: Fescemyer Kathy
Published: July 2022

Access to international resources is always challenging. This project measures the availability of international journals in the plant sciences in libraries in the United States. The availability of 189 journals was evaluated by searching WorldCat. The analysis showed that 55% of the titles were held in 20 or fewer libraries throughout the United States. A subset of 16 titles searched in 30 libraries showed that only 57% of the libraries maintained current subscriptions to the journals. Implications to the lack of accessibility to these materials by North American researchers are discussed with suggestions of how availability might be improved.
Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainable Forestry: A Bibliographic Essay
Authors: Harnly Caroline D.
Published: July 2022

Sustainable agriculture and sustainable forestry are important environmental issues and as such are areas in which academic and research libraries should be building their collections. The author evaluated over 250 books on these topics in order to determine the 100 most relevant books on these topics. The books are divided into general works and geographic categories and are briefly discussed. Relevant reference books, journals, electronic databases, research institutes, non-governmental organizations, and U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. National Agricultural Library programs are also noted.
Science, Technology and Research Network (STARNET)
Authors: Blados Walter R.
Published: July 2022

The article discusses a science, technology and research network  called STARNET, developed by the Information Management Committee of the NATO Research Technology Agency. The purpose of this network is to facilitate access to information elements existing worldwide, in terms of science, technology and overall research. STARNET is designed as a virtual library for these information elements; it is a database of web-based data sources, which will allow comprehensive and sophisticated searches.
Access and Retrieval of Recent Journal Articles: A Comparative Study of Chemists and Geoscientists
Authors: Hallmark Julie
Published: July 2022

This study describes the methods of access and retrieval of recent journal articles cited by geoscientists and chemists who work in academia, government, and industry. Citations, originally published during 2002, were selected from the references in current articles in 20 journal titles in the geosciences and 14 in chemistry. Each author received a personalized letter and brief questionnaire that addressed the methods of access and retrieval of one of those citations. Not surprisingly, a majority of respondents in both disciplines reported using the Internet for both access and retrieval, and many added insightful, substantive remarks that added depth and detail to the data analysis. The return rates of 75% in geoscience and 57% in chemistry suggest a high level of concern among these scientists for their journal literature. A comparison of the present results with similar unpublished data from a 1998 study illustrates the rapid evolution and acceptance of electronic journals; five years ago a majority of scientists in both disciplines used traditional (non-electronic) methods for access and retrieval of recent citations. Analysis of the information-seeking behavior of chemists and geologists as represented by citation patterns offers a unique view of the scientific endeavor.
Selective Webliography for Health Sciences Authors
Authors: Spasser Mark A.
Published: July 2022

This guide is intended to present a selected list of sites that cover the basic issues of writing for publication in professional medical venues and that provide useful information for health sciences authors who want either help with their writing or information resources that are 'ready to hand' (analogous to the physically located reference library). The subject headings are intended to offer a division of resources into heuristically useful categories. This selective webliography focuses on free quality online materials where possible. The primary purpose of this webliography is to assist clinicians and researchers -- health sciences professionals -- with the tasks of identifying, analyzing, and utilizing quality sites when bombarded with hundreds of sites listed by gateways and directories, and in results from search engine queries.
The 2003 STS Continuing Education Survey: Selected Analyses of Science Librarians' Interests
Authors: Christianson Marilyn
Published: July 2022

According to the 2003 ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) Continuing Education Survey, improving liaison relations with academic faculty, information literacy in the sciences, and the effect of electronic sources on library collections and services greatly interested science librarians. Close behind were subject reference sources and presentation and teaching skills. Alternative scholarly communication leaped to the top of the list of respondent-generated topics. Little interest was demonstrated in traditional management skills. Both regular ALA attendees and non-regular attendees ranked continuing education needs in the same way; thus, changing convention session content may not increase attendance. Similarities and differences between the two groups in preferred delivery methods were found. [Abstract supplied by author.]
“I Wouldn't Have Asked for Help if I had to go to the Library”: Reference Services On Site
Authors: Lee Jennifer , Hayden K. Alix , MacMillan Don
Published: July 2022

Students may be reluctant to ask questions at a library reference desk because it is such a public venue. It may be possible to give them an alternative by providing reference services outside of the library within a faculty lab or office. Advantages include convenience and proximity to students, faculty, and their learning communities. The service may also foster closer and stronger relationships with departments. It is important to choose a location wisely, as well as advertise widely. This paper examines the provision of reference services outside of the traditional library environment, and describes two initiatives involving librarians for the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary.
References as Knowledge Management
Authors: Wilde Erik
Published: July 2022

Management of bibliographic and web references for many researchers is the closest thing to knowledge management they will ever do. This article describes ShaRef, a new approach to reference management that focuses on the user and enhances traditional reference management approaches with collaboration features and lightweight knowledge management. While this is primarily targeted at providing individual users and user groups with a better tool, it also creates a new and interesting link to libraries, because of the features that enable users to go from their own references directly to the library through the use of OpenURL. Thus, libraries must adjust to these new types of users, who are using new technologies to access a library. [Abstract supplied by author]
Citation Analysis: A Method for Collection Development for a Rapidly Developing Field
Authors: LaBonte Kristen B.
Published: July 2022

Citation analysis was used to determine if the Sciences-Engineering Library at the University of California at Santa Barbara is meeting the needs of an interdisciplinary group of 60 faculty members at the new California NanoSystems Institute. The latest three publications of each faculty member (published within the last two years) were analyzed in two ways using the Science Citation Index: 1) the journals they were published in, and 2) the journals where cited articles were published. The results indicate that the library subscribes to 98 percent of the journals in which faculty members are published or are citing frequently. This information is useful to map the citation patterns of a new interdisciplinary field and can be used for future collection management decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Evaluating Bibliographic Database Overlap for Marine Science Literature Using an Ecological Concept
Authors: Parker Joan
Published: July 2022

Presents a study on overlaps between bibliographic databases for marine science literature. List of databases used in the study; Search topics on marine science included in the study; Conclusions of the study.
Global Access to Indian Research: Indian STM Journals Online
Authors: Kumari Lalitha
Published: July 2022

India has built up a strong research and development base in both the governmental and private sectors in all areas of science and technology. This has led to an impressive quantity of research publications. But the Indian scientific community has noted with great concern that Indian research findings, especially those reported in Indian journals, are underrepresented in the global knowledge base. This is a concern not only of India but of other developing nations as well. A global effort is underway to make scientific information affordable by bypassing the profit-making commercial scientific journal publishers. Using the Internet creates the possibility of establishing alternative models for the dissemination of information. The above problems may be addressed by facilitating free access to scientific information in electronic form to users worldwide. In India, many science, technology, and medical journals are now available online for a global audience through the initiatives of governmental and private non-profit publishers. This article outlines these international efforts briefly with a special focus on Indian initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature with E-Prints and Open Access Journals
Authors: Jensen Ann
Published: July 2022

Reviews the book "Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature with E-Prints and Open Access Journals," by Charles W. Bailey, Jr.
Technology Research Database of Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA)
Authors: Sapp Megan
Published: July 2022

Presents information on the Technology Research Database of Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA). Content of the database; List of CSA search interfaces; Limitation of the database.
Open Access and Scholarly Communication — A Selection of Key Web Sites
Authors: Kwasik Hanna , Fulda Pauline O.
Published: July 2022

Presents a list of Web sites that are related to open access and scholarly communication. Ifla.org/index.htm; Arl.or/sparc/; Informationaccess.org.
To Print or Not to Print Medical Textbooks: Is That the Question?
Authors: Nace Barbara Amelia
Published: July 2022

Looks at the concept of publishing of medical textbooks. Overview of electronic publishing of medical textbooks; Difference between print and electronic publications; Outlook for the advent of electronic publishing.
Instruction: Teaching or Marketing?
Authors: Ardis Susan B.
Published: July 2022

Presents views on library instruction. Scope of teaching; Comparison between the goals of marketing and library instruction; Reason information literacy instruction is considered a form of marketing.
Biology Article Retrieval from Various Databases: Making Good Choices with Limited Resources.
Authors: Jones D. Yvonne
Published: July 2022

If the top tier indexing resource in a discipline is not available on an ongoing basis for undergraduate student use, can acceptable article retrieval be obtained using other available resources or combinations of resources? This paper examines a single search term comparison of the biological research literature retrieved from BIOSIS Previews as well as eight other databases: BasicBIOSIS, ArticleFirst, ECO, ProQuest, WilsonWeb, SciFinder Scholar, HighWire, and MEDLINE. Comparison is also made with results from the recently available beta version of Google Scholar. A combination of databases yielded a result rate of 59% of the most recent eight years of BIOSIS results. A 51% return rate compared with BIOSIS could be obtained from searching only two major interfaces, the FirstSearch provider for ArticleFirst and ECO along with SciFinder Scholar. Google Scholar provided a 56% retrieval in comparison with the most recent BIOSIS results. A significant benefit of the Google Scholar search was the sizable number (N=69) of additional articles retrieved that were not found in BIOSIS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Compendex Engineering Village 2.
Authors: Lafferty Meghan , Porter Kitty
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the Web site Engineering Information Village 2.
Materials Used by Master's Students in Engineering and Implications for Collection Development: A Citation Analysis
Authors: Williams Virginia Kay , Fletcher Christine Lea
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study is to determine the materials used by graduate students in engineering and to guide library collection development decisions. A literature review shows citation studies are useful in developing core journal lists and determining appropriate allocations between journals and monographs. This case study found that journals (38%), conference papers (19%), and books (18%) are the most heavily used formats, with books aging more slowly than other formats. Core journal lists are developed by total citations and by number of citing authors. Variations among engineering disciplines were identified, including variations in format, age, and subject classification of journals. Areas for further research are noted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Using Spreadsheets to Map a Library Reclassification, Reorganization, and Merger
Authors: Wright Stepanie , Blase Nancy
Published: July 2022

With the approaching merger of two university branch libraries, library staff took the opportunity to reclassify and reorganize the collections being integrated. The materials were reclassed from Dewey Decimal to Library of Congress, and the books and periodicals were integrated from separate shelving areas into one continuous call number sequence. The library remained open and maintained normal service levels throughout the process including during the merger itself. This case study details how an academic science library found spreadsheets to be superbly versatile and valuable for manipulating and visualizing data -- from planning through implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Reaching the Engineering and Science Communities: New Technologies and Approaches at MIT
Authors: Duke J. Darcy , Hartman Stephanie , Locknar Angela
Published: July 2022

Outreach and promotion of library resources and services is an increasing challenge in the online world since many of our users do not often visit the library. This is particularly true in science and engineering libraries, where much of our content is available online and our users tend to be technologically savvy. We need to find new ways to reach our communities and draw them back into the library, both physically and virtually. In this article, we will discuss various approaches and technologies that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineering and Science Libraries are employing to educate our users about the resources and services available to them [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Scopus
Authors: Dess Howard M.
Published: July 2022

Reviews Scopus, a Web site that features abstract and indexing services, from Elsevier Publishing Co.
Google Scholar — Science & Technology
Authors: Burright Marian
Published: July 2022

Reviews the Google Scholar Internet search engine from Google.
AccessScience
Authors: Peterson Kate
Published: July 2022

Reviews the AccessScience Web site from McGraw Hill which features the electronic versions of "McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology" and "McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms."
Plant Conservation Resources on the Internet
Authors: Carlock Danielle
Published: July 2022

Focuses on several Web sites which offer information on the field of plant conservation in the U.S. Number of biomedical citations that can be found at the Pubmed database from the National Library of Medicine; Features of the Missouri Botanical Garden Web site; Resources offered at the U.S. National Agriculture Library page.
Marketing and Outreach for Science and Technology Libraries: Selected Resources
Authors: Slebodnik Maribeth
Published: July 2022

Features several Web sites and electronic information resources that offer information on marketing and outreach strategies for scientific, technical and medical libraries in the U.S. Brochure samples from the Chemistry Library at the University of Wisconsin in Madison; Number of academic library newsletters included in the College Library Newsletters webliography; List of Weblogs maintained by science librarians.
Why Not Market Yourself?
Authors: MacAlpine Barbara
Published: July 2022

Reflects on ways to market an academic librarian's services. Advantages of serving on campus committees; Suggestions for bringing a cultural or social program to the school; Details of getting involved in solving a problem on campus.
Providing Access to Information on a Small Budget.
Authors: Heister Carla G.
Published: July 2022

Presents research which dealt with providing access to information on a small budget. Lack of information resources at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies; Efforts of the students of the university to seek for other organizations and government agencies for information resources; List of Web portals that would be helpful for searching important resources.
Accessing and Sharing Research Information in the ASEAN Region: Malaysia's Perspective.
Authors: Su-See Lee  , Mohamad Zaki Mohd Isa
Published: July 2022

One of the fundamental requirements for conducting research is access to and sharing of information. Traditionally, books and journals were the main sources of reference materials, but over the last decade, the Internet and other sources of electronic information have played an increasingly important role, e.g. the recent advent of APAFRI's E-loan and GFIS-ASIA. Electronic access varies tremendously within the ASEAN region. Researchers in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Thailand have excellent to reasonably good access, but many in other ASEAN countries are not so fortunate. Many researchers may not even have access to a computer. However, even with good electronic access, the availability of appropriate information can vary. For example, university libraries in Malaysia with more generous budgets generally have much wider access than small research institutions, such as FRIM. Similarly, because of budget constraints and economies of scale, developing country research institutions find it difficult to subscribe to many international journals either in print or electronically. Close interaction and personal contact between researchers is one of the most important means of information access and exchange for researchers in developing countries. Senior researchers have the advantage over junior researchers who have yet to develop such extensive contacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Brain to Web -- Simply.
Authors: Robbins A. Marcus J.
Published: July 2022

A process is described that uses mind-mapping and web-authoring software for brainstorming, organizing and publishing information on the web. Examples are given of studies that used the process to review tree seed and agroforestry extension resources, and to summarize research results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Preserving the Past for the Future: The Importance of Archival Information in Forestry.
Authors: Mills Roger
Published: July 2022

Trees include some of the longest-lived organisms on Earth and gathering comprehensive data about them may take decades or even centuries. The long-standing problems of identifying, preserving and making accessible printed or hand-written information, which will be of use to future generations, have now been joined by new challenges in the handling of electronic and multimedia sources, in often short-lived formats and in overwhelming volume. This paper reviews some of the initiatives at local, national and international level, which are seeking to support sustainable forest management through sustainable management of information, illustrating with a case study of the century-old Oxford Forest Information Service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Special Issue on Forest-Related Information.
Authors: Green Carol , Mills Roger
Published: July 2022

Presents an introduction to articles featured in the Spring 2006 issue of "Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship."
The Role of Industry Standards: An Overview of the Top Engineering Schools' Libraries.
Authors: Mathews Brian S.
Published: July 2022

How important are industry standards to the academic library collection? This article seeks to provide a snapshot of the use, assistance with, relevance, and availability of standards within libraries supporting top ranked engineering programs. The study consists of three measurements: a review of web sites, an unobtrusive e-mail reference inquiry, and a survey of engineering subject specialists. The findings suggest that although standards are a valued resource, financial constraints, varied interest, and limited exposure contribute to their underutilization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Assessing Reference: Using the Wisconsin-Ohio Reference Evaluation Program in an Academic Science Library.
Authors: Paster Amy , Fescemyer Kathy , Henry Nancy , Hughes Janet , Smith Helen
Published: July 2022

The Pennsylvania State University Life Sciences Library conducted the Wisconsin-Ohio Reference Evaluation Program survey in October 2005. The results of the survey indicated that the desk personnel do an average job in fulfilling the library user's expectations. Known-item questions were handled well but non-known questions need additional training to ensure patrons are not receiving too much information. This project raised a number of questions concerning user satisfaction and library type. It is hoped that this article can serve as the baseline for future research in the evaluation of science reference question transactions and patron satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management
Authors: Bridgewater Rachel
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management," edited by David G. Schwartz.
SpringerLink.
Authors: Hardesty Skye
Published: July 2022

SpringerLink is an online collection of over :200 peer-reviewed journals and 25 book series published by Springer covering a variety of topics in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. SpringerLink contains citation and abstract information back to volume : issue 1 for most titles (Springer is in the process of digitally converting the back issues of all its titles). In most cases, full-text access, based on individual or institutional subscriptions, is available back to 1996 for each "current" journal title subscription. For earlier coverage, subscribers must purchase the historical archive (1843-1996) at additional cost. SpringerLink is also the gateway for accessing the products Landolt-Börnstein, Springer eBooks collection, and Springer reference works. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
An Evaluation of Library Instruction Delivered to Engineering Students Using Streaming Video.
Authors: Maness Jack M.
Published: July 2022

This paper evaluates the use of streaming video applications in the delivery of information literacy instruction to engineering students. It describes the University of Colorado at Boulder (UCB) Engineering Library's implementation of streaming video to support graduate distance programs in the Center for Advanced Engineering and Technology Education (CAETE), and reviews library literature regarding the use of streaming technology. As an initial evaluation of the project, the preliminary results of a survey (n=27) comparing satisfaction levels and learning outcomes between students who attended library instruction sessions in-class versus via streaming video are given. The results reveal no significant difference in satisfaction or learning outcomes between students who received library instruction delivered via streaming video or students attended live. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
The Access Principle: The Case for Open Access To Research and Scholarship.
Authors: Burright Marian
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "The Access Principle: The Case for Open Access To Research and Scholarship," by John Willinsky.
Referex Engineering.
Authors: Kirkwood Patricia E.
Published: July 2022

The article presents information on the Elsevier-generated collection Referex Engineering. It is a collection of a specialized electronic reference technology that provides scientific information needed by engineering students and professionals. It also contains over 300 books which deals about chemical, petrochemical, mechanical and electrical engineering.
GIS and the Academic Library: A Survey of Libraries Offering GIS Services in Two Consortia.
Authors: Gabaldón Camila , Repplinger John
Published: July 2022

This paper summarizes the results of a survey of academic libraries in two consortia (the Orbis Cascade Alliance and the Oberlin Group) to determine the extent of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) implementation and characteristics of libraries that had implemented these services. Of the 103 libraries surveyed, 31 had already implemented GIS services and an additional 15 were considering its implementation. There were significant differences in the implementation rate between public and private institutions. Average materials budget was also higher for those libraries that had implemented GIS than those that had not. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Regarding "Let's Get It Started" (Summer 2006)
Authors: Harnad Stevan
Published: July 2022

A letter to the editor by Stevan Harnad is presented in response to the article "Let's Get It Started," by George S. Porter in the Summer 2006 issue. This letter comments on challenges to self-archiving in institutional repositories, including creating institutional repository software, library activism and research impact of self-archiving.
ALA and the EPA National Library Network.
Authors: Stoss Fred
Published: July 2022

The author comments on the proposed budget reduction to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Libraries for the fiscal year (FY) 2008. He states that the budget cuts in 2007 resulted to closures of some regional libraries and reduction of research services. He mentions that the American Library Association (ALA) issued a statement protesting the budget reduction. He asserts that the EPA failed to convince librarians about its plan to digitize its collections and improve library access.
SPIRES-HEP Database: The Mainstay of High-Energy Physics.
Authors: Robbins Lee
Published: July 2022

The article evaluates the SPIRES-HEP database run by the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) in California.
Scirus - for Scientific Information.
Authors: Tompson Sara R.
Published: July 2022

The article evaluates the Scirus search engine.
Current and Future Status of Chemistry Collections and Chemistry Libraries at ARL Institutions.
Authors: Garritano Jeremy R.
Published: July 2022

The process of consolidating science and technology branch libraries in academic institutions is not new, but with ease of access to electronic resources, and with shrinking budgets and interdisciplinary research the norm, the idea of consolidation has become more attractive in the past decade. This article reports on the results of a 2005 survey of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) institutions and the status of their chemistry-related library resources and facilities. The past, present, and future of these chemistry collections will be discussed with emphasis on those having consolidated in the last ten years or those who plan to consolidate in the next ten years. Funding sources, characteristics of the physical facilities, and reasons for consolidation are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Regarding The Chemical Abstracts Centennial (Winter 2007)
Authors: Mears Janice
Published: July 2022

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "The Chemical Abstracts Centennial: Whither CAS?" in the winter 2007 issue.
Follow the Silk Road to Orientation Success: Promoting Miami University's Brill Science Library.
Authors: Resnis Eric , Barth Jennifer , Butler Betsy
Published: July 2022

This paper describes "Follow the Silk Road...to the Science Library," a successful orientation event held at Brill Science Library, Miami University, Oxford Ohio. The program combined many important ingredients, including information literacy, outreach, collaboration, and university-wide involvement, all in a non-threatening and fun atmosphere. Included here are details of the concept, requirements to make the event possible, and follow-up plans.
Scholarly Communication: Science Librarians as Advocates for Change.
Authors: Turtle Elizabeth C. , Courtois Martin P.
Published: July 2022

Science librarians are in a unique position to take a leadership role promoting scholarly communication initiatives and to aid in making scientific information more accessible. This article outlines steps and identifies resources that science librarians can employ to become scholarly communication advocates on their campuses.
Access to Medical Knowledge: Libraries, Digitization, and the Public Good
Authors: Riley Ruth A.
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book Access to Medical Knowledge: Libraries, Digitization, and the Public Good by Frances K. Groen.
Science of Synthesis and Houben-Weyl.
Authors: Currano Judith N.
Published: July 2022

This article reviews Science of Synthesis: Houben-Weyl Methods of Molecular Transformations, a review source valuable to individual researchers in synthetic organic chemistry.
One Instructor's Experience with Standard Five...
Authors: Holden Irina I.
Published: July 2022

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of designing her information literacy courses pursuant to the Information Literacy Standards for Science and Engineering/Technology.