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The Impact of a Reading Room's Closure on Collection Development.
Authors: Lewin Heather
Published: July 2022

This paper discusses the preparations for the closure of Iowa State University's Physical Science Reading Room from the perspective of collection management and development. The anticipated changes to the reading room collection provided an opportunity to analyze the core physical sciences collection in regards to composition, space occupied, and use. Additionally, this paper reviews the data gathered to determine the effects of material accessibility and use on future collection development decisions. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.
Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, the Official Journal of ACRL's Science and Technology Section: A Historical Perspective.
Authors: Osorio Nestor L.
Published: July 2022

The journal Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship (ISTL) is analyzed based on articles and other items published in the last 15 years to develop a sense of its historical background; growth and development; authors' productivity and their affiliations; subject coverage; most cited papers; and the overall impact of the journal in science and technology librarianship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Information Nation: Education and Careers in the Emerging Information Professions.
Authors: Tanner René
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book "Information Nation: Education and Careers in the Emerging Information Professions," by Jeffrey M. Stanton, Indira R. Guzman and Kathryn R. Stam.
Maximizing the Impact of Engineering Librarianship with a Literature Research Guidance Process.
Authors: Clarke James B.
Published: July 2022

The author comments on the role of the Literature Research Guidance Process (LRGP) in engineering librarianship. He reflects on his experience of joining the ranks of academia and expressing concerns with the infectiveness of traditional liaison librarianship on undergraduate engineering education. He advises science librarians to serve research instructors to improve their level of undergraduate student engagement.
Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science
Authors: Vella Lia
Published: July 2022

The article reviews Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science by Michael Nielsen (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2012).
Search Engines and Beyond: A Toolkit for Finding Free Online Resources for Science, Technology and Engineering.
Authors: Tchangalova Nedelina , Stilwell Francy
Published: July 2022

The article reviews several websites related to science and technology, including the Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE) at www.base-search.net, E-Print Network at www.osti.gov/eprints/ and ScienceCinema at www.osti.gov/sciencecinema/.
A View from the Mountain Top: The Purple Mountain Observatory Library, China.
Authors: Zhang Jian
Published: July 2022

This paper discusses the author's experience directing the Purple Mountain Observatory Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Nanjing, China. Routine collection development, management and preservation issues are described, and the unique challenges and opportunities involved in operating a remote observatory library are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
In Memoriam Norma Kobzina.
Authors: Editors The
Published: July 2022

The article presents an obituary for Norma Kobzina, book review editor of the journal "Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship."
Professional Development Needs of Science and Technology Librarians: Results of the 2012 SLA/PAM Professional Development Committee Survey.
Authors: Tchangalova Nedelina , Lam Margaret N.
Published: July 2022

This article reports and analyzes the survey results on the continuing education needs of librarians with current job responsibilities in the science, technology, and engineering subject fields. The intended purpose of the survey results is to assist conference coordinators in the development of a continuing education program atfuture Special Libraries Association (SLA) conferences. This survey is a follow-up on the early studies conducted by committee members of various library associations and provides a perspective on the continuing education needs for science and technology librarians in the 21st century. Upon analysis, the authors learned that online tutorials and webinars, as well as face-to-face workshops at conferences, are the best preferred approaches for professional development. In addition, the analysis of the survey responses provided topics of interest for the continuing education opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Hurray for Fermat and Wiles!: A Bibliographic Essay on the Modern Literature Pertaining to Arguably the World's Most Famous Unsolved (until May 1995) Mathematical Theorem.
Authors: Masuchika Glenn
Published: July 2022

In May 1995, the major mathematical journal Annals of Mathematics published two articles together proving Fermat's Last Theorem, a mathematical problem that has frustrated mathematicians for over 350 years. This article will cover the short modern bibliographic record leading to its solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Review, Revise, and (re)Release: Updating an Information Literacy Tutorial to Embed a Science Information Life Cycle.
Authors: Bussmann Jeffra Diane , Plovnick Caitlin E.
Published: July 2022

In 2008, University of California, Irvine (UCI) Libraries launched their first Find Science Information online tutorial. It was an innovative web-based tool, containing not only informative content but also interactive activities, embedded hyperlinked resources, and reflective quizzes, all designed primarily to educate undergraduate science students on the basic components of finding science information. From its inception, the UCI Libraries intended to update the tutorial, ensuring its continued relevance and currency. This article covers the authors' process in evaluating and revising the tutorial, including usability testing and the changes made to the tutorial based on findings. One particular discovery was a need to contextualize the tutorial by more thoroughly addressing the scholarly communication system of the sciences, which led to its being restructured around a science information life cycle model. A literature review and comparison images from the original and revised tutorial are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Organizing, Contextualizing, and Storing Legacy Research Data: A Case Study of Data Management for Librarians.
Authors: Marshall Brianna , O'Bryan Katherine , Vernon Rebecca
Published: July 2022

Librarians are increasingly expected to work with researchers to organize and store large amounts of data. In this case study, data management novices undertake responsibility for a legacy public health research dataset. The steps taken to understand and manage the legacy dataset are explained. As a result of the legacy dataset experience, the authors of this study identified three main issues to resolve during a data management project: file organization, contextualizing data, and storage and access platforms. Finally, recommendations are made to help librarians working with legacy data identify solutions to these problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Cognitive Development and Reflective Judgment in Information Literacy
Authors: Fosmire Michael
Published: July 2022

The article introduces the column "What I've Been Reading" to be featured in "Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship" which aimed to provide a venue for encouraging librarianship research into practice.
Searching for the Formula: How Librarians Teach Chemistry Graduate Students Research Skills.
Authors: Fong Bonnie L.
Published: July 2022

An exploratory study was conducted in Summer 2012 in an effort to determine what librarians in the United States are doing to teach chemistry graduate students research skills. Chemistry librarians at ARL (Association of Research Libraries) institutions were surveyed about the content they teach; when, where, and how they present it; and what assessment they perform. Program size was studied to ascertain its effect on the above. Results reveal the most popular resources and information literacy skills taught, coverage gaps, and preferences for teaching and assessment techniques. Librarians providing instruction to graduate chemistry (and perhaps even upper-level undergraduate) students will find it helpful to compare what they are currently doing against these findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
The Impact of Data Source on the Ranking of Computer Scientists Based on Citation Indicators: A Comparison of Web of Science and Scopus.
Authors: Zhang Li
Published: July 2022

Conference proceedings represent a large part of the literature in computer science. Two Conference Proceedings Citation Index databases were merged with Web of Science in 200: but very few studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of that merger of databases on citation indicators in computer science in comparison to other databases. This study explores whether or not the addition of the Conference Proceedings Citation Indexes to Web of Science has changed the citation analysis results when compared to Scopus. It compares the citation data of 25 randomly selected computer science faculty in Canadian universities in Web of Science (with Conference Proceedings Citation Indexes) and Scopus. The results show that Scopus retrieved considerably more publications including conference proceedings and journal articles. Scopus also generated higher citation counts and h-index than Web of Science in this field, though relative citation rankings from the two databases were similar. It is suggested that either database could be used if a relative ranking is sought. If the purpose is to find a more complete or higher value of citation counting or h-index, Scopus is preferable. It should be noted that no matter which source is used, citation analysis as a tool for research performance assessment must be constructed and applied with caution because of its technological and methodological limitations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Creative Commons Licenses.
Authors: Duda Andrea L.
Published: July 2022

The article announces the move by the journal "Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship" to begin licensing articles using Creative Commons licenses with the current issue.
The NASA Library and Researchers at Goddard: A Visitor's Perspective.
Authors: Powell Jill H.
Published: July 2022

Jill Powell, engineering librarian from Cornell University, visited the library at NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, Maryland in July 201: interviewing library staff and selected NASA scientists. She studied the librarys digital projects, publications, services, and operations. She also interviewed several NASA scientists on information-seeking behavior and library use. Her results discuss generational differences and applicability to other scientific academic libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Planning and Implementing a 3D Printing Service in an Academic Library.
Authors: Gonzalez Sara Russsell , Bennett Denise Beaubien
Published: July 2022

Initiating a 3D printing service in an academic library goes beyond justification of its value and gaining the necessary library and administrative support. Additional aspects such as policies, environmental safety, training, publicizing, maintenance, and scope of service must be considered. This article provides a guide to developing a 3D print service including recommendations for building support, issues to consider before implementing a service, tips for developing staff proficiency, and links to guides and policies at academic libraries. We also present examples of use cases observed at the University of Florida 3D printing service that demonstrate the value of 3D printing in supporting the teaching and research mission of a university. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Brain Matters: Resources for Researchers in the Neurosciences.
Authors: Barr Dorothy
Published: July 2022

The article reviews several web sites and other online resources concerning neuroscience which include the Medical Heritage Library at www.medicalheritage.org/, Human Brain Project at www.humanbrainproject.eu/ and the Society for Neuroscience at www.sfn.org/.
Microbial Ecology Electronic Resources.
Authors: Bobb Michael
Published: July 2022

A list of websites about microbial ecology is presented including http://www.asm.org, http://aslo.org/ and www.esa.org/esa/.
From Corkboard to Digital Signage.
Authors: Nack Michael P.
Published: July 2022

The author discusses the experience of Stanford Engineering Library with library digital signage. Topics covered include the nuances of different levels of technology, examples of products that are pushing modern digital signage from a passive to active medium, and the impact of digital signage on the communication between librarians and library users.
Winning the Popularity Contest: Researcher Preference When Selecting Resources for Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics Dissertations.
Authors: Dotson Daniel S. , Franks Tina P.
Published: July 2022

More than 53,000 citations from 609 dissertations published at The Ohio State University between 1998-2012 representing four science disciplines -- civil engineering, computer science, mathematics and physics -- were examined to determine what, if any, preferences or trends exist. This case study seeks to identify whether or not researcher preferences have changed over time when determining which citation categories are cited in their dissertation. These results revealed that books, articles, and conference papers continue to rank highest in popularity among researchers, however, some shifts have occurred among categories across all four disciplines. When comparing overall rankings, web pages have clearly shown an increase in popularity jumping from 9th place in 1998 to 4th place in 2012. Most surprising, is the decline in usage of theses and dissertations from 6th place (1998) to 8th place (2012) even though improved electronic access has increased availability during the 15-year period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
STEM Education in the United States: Selected Web Resources
Authors: Harrington Eileen G.
Published: July 2022

The article focuses on various Web resources on the Internet for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in the U.S. Topics discussed include STEM education programs and projects led by the National Academies of Science and Engineering, the webliography provides an overview of STEM education in the country, and the existing landscape of STEM education in both formal and information education settings.
Snapshot: Finding Japanese Scientific & Technical Information in 2014
Authors: Coppin Ann
Published: July 2022

The article discusses a draft document from the Japan Information Centre of Science and Technology (JICST) entitled "Finding Japanese Sources in Dialog Engineering Files." It says that the guide focuses on Japanese databases about scientific and technical publications. It mentions that the guide includes Web sites that permit searching of publications with English terms.
Sci-Tech Apps You (Or Your Students) Should Use.
Authors: Bishop Chanitra
Published: July 2022

The article reviews educational apps that can be used to assist with Science and Technology coursework, including Graphing Calculator, 3D4Medical.com and PLOS Reader.
Public Progress, Data Management and the Land Grant Mission: A Survey of Agriculture Researchers' Practices and Attitudes at Two Land-Grant Institutions.
Authors: Fernandez Peter , Eaker Christopher , Steiner Davis Miriam L. E.
Published: July 2022

This article reports results from a survey about data management practices and attitudes sent to agriculture researchers and extension personnel at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Results confirm agriculture researchers, like many other scientists, continue to exhibit data management practices that fall short of generally accepted best practices. In addition, librarians, and others seeking to influence future behavior, may be informed by our finding of a relationship between the land-grant mission and researchers' data management practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Sustainable Building Design
Authors: Charney Madeleine , Aldrich Rebekkah Smith
Published: July 2022

The article lists online resources related to acoustics including websites, databases, and journals.
Lifelong Learning and Open Access
Authors: Blake Linda
Published: July 2022

The article reports on the libraries and the concept of lifelong learning and open access to the information and mentions that information skills whelp students for professional and personal research and discusses the experience of author at International Open Access Week.
Patent Information Use in Engineering Technology Design: An Analysis of Student Work.
Authors: Phillips Margaret , Zwicky Dave
Published: July 2022

How might engineering technology students make use of patent information in the engineering design process? Librarians analyzed team project reports and personal reflections created by students in an undergraduate mechanical engineering technology design course, revealing that the students used patents to consider the patentability of their ideas, to explore the state of the art in given areas of technology, and to inspire creative problem solving. These results have implications for future patent-related instruction and for conducting information literacy outreach to engineering and engineering technology departments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
The 2015 STS Continuing Education Survey: A New Name for Continuing Education.
Authors: Mundle Kavita , Bean Margaret
Published: July 2022

To keep current with the professional development needs of ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) members, the STS Professional Development committee administers a survey approximately every two years. Surveys are sent to all section members as well as to members of the STS-L mailing list. For each survey questions are revised to reflect current topics of possible interest to section members. This article reports on the results of the 2015 survey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Using Existing Bibliographic Resources to Compile Faculty Publication Lists: a Case Study from San Jose State University
Authors: Tran Ngoc-Yen , Chan Emily K.
Published: July 2022

With limited campus resources for faculty scholarship, the College of Science (CoS) at San José State University (SJSU) developed scholarly output metrics as a way to add a quantitative component to the distribution of funds, to ensure objectivity, and to reward proven researchers. To support CoS's efforts to identify and quantify science faculty research publications, we compiled a bibliography of science faculty research and scholarship which would be used to develop and formalize baseline research metrics. Using existing and available resources including librarian time, subscribed science databases, and the institution-subscribed reference citation manager, we developed a method by which any library can provide this specialized service.
Learning Our Limits: The Science Libraries at Duke University Retreat to Respond to Our Changing Environment
Authors: Langley Anne , Martinez Linda
Published: July 2022

In times of rapid change, we must periodically reinvent ourselves. In general, technological advances and the changing needs and skills of our users are affecting our libraries. The Heads of the Science Libraries (Biological and Environmental Sciences; Chemistry, Engineering and Math-Physics) at Duke University spent a day examining our operations, defining our goals and exploring options to help us achieve these goals in a dynamic work environment. A mixture of cost/impact analysis and decision matrix models were used by each librarian to analyze his/her activities on the basis of their direct impact on his/her users. Recognizing that additional staff is rarely an option, the cost/impact model enabled us to prioritize our functions and to better deploy our limited resources to those areas that best serve our users. Our paper will explain this process and the results of our retreat.
Scientific Literacy Skills for Non-Science Librarians: Bootstrap Training
Authors: Peterson Christina A. , Kajiwara Sandra
Published: July 2022

Adding scientific literacy to the skill set of permanent non-science and part-time adjunct librarians became a major focus of a staff development program at San Jose State University Library. The Library's one reference desk is busy, and librarians field questions from all disciplines. Changing staffing patterns in the Reference Department have necessitated the use of more adjuncts at the reference desk. A proliferation of web-based scientific information sources was overloading students and the librarians who serve them at Reference. In order to determine our most pressing training goals, we administered a survey to all reference personnel, discovering that librarians in the social sciences and humanities and adjunct librarians felt a knowledge deficit in chemistry, health sciences, and engineering, among other disciplines. The adjuncts, in particular, wanted to be brought up to speed in several aspects of science and technology librarianship, including the nature of science and its literature, typical undergraduate and graduate science students' information requirements, how to use both electronic and print sources in the sciences, and when to refer questions to science librarians. We put into place Bootstrap Training, a program for integrated groups of full-time and adjunct librarians. In this paper we describe an initial training-needs questionnaire distributed to all reference personnel, the implementation of a staff development program with scientific literacy goals, evaluation of the program, and implications for replicating the training in other library settings.
Integrating Science and Technology Libraries at Cornell
Authors: Poland Jean A.
Published: July 2022

Integrating science and technology libraries into a single unit involves identifying what is unique about each library, addressing user and staff concerns, establishing new communications patterns, encouraging staff participation in the change process and redirecting identity and loyalties to the larger entity. This article reports on progress to date at Cornell University Library in administratively combining the Engineering, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences Libraries while maintaining separate physical locations.
Grey Literature '99, October 4-5, 1999
Authors: Viele Patricia T.
Published: July 2022

The article summarizes the Grey Literature '99 Conference, held at the Kellogg Conference Center on the campus of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.
IAMSLI 25th Anniversary Conference, 1999
Authors: Markham James W.
Published: July 2022

The International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) held its 25th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Conference October 16-22, 1999, in Woods Hole, MA. The conference included 3 pre-conference workshops, on HTML, Web Design, and Ariel, eight invited keynote speakers, 19 contributed papers, and 11 poster presentations.
Ohioview: The Leadership Role of Libraries in Science and Technology Partnerships
Authors: Millard John
Published: July 2022

The Ohioview Research Consortium was formed to improve distribution and access to data acquired from U.S. Government civilian satellites. Ohioview is a group of Ohio universities, the U.S. Geological Survey's EROS Data Center in Sioux Falls SD, the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland OH, The Ohio Library and Information Network, and NREN. What is unique about this consortium is that the university library component has been called upon to play a strong leadership role. Background of the Ohioview Research Consortium is discussed, as well as challenges the group has faced. Finally the role of the Miami University Libraries in the Ohioview consortium is discussed.
Indexing Specialties: Medicine
Authors: Haschak Paul G.
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book Indexing Specialties: Medicine. Medford, NJ: Information Today, 1999. 119 p. ISBN 1-57387-082-X. $35.00, edited by L. Pilar Wyman.
Publisher/Vendor Relations Discussion Group Meeting at ALA Midwinter 2000
Authors: Soehner Catherine B.
Published: July 2022

The article summarizes the Publisher/Vendor Relations Discussion Group meeting at ALA Midwinter,January 15, 2000.
It's Not Easy Being Green: A Survey of Staff Experiences with Environmental Issues in Sci-Tech and Other Libraries
Authors: Alpi Kristine M.
Published: July 2022

Earth Day 2000 is time to study what is being done in libraries to promote the well-being of the environment. In March 2000, sixty-five STS-L Listserv subscribers responded to a survey asking about environmental policies and committees, individual and institutional attitudes and behavior related to recycling, and the effects of electronic journals and reserves on copying and printing. The responses provide some data on environmental activities in the libraries of STS-L subscribers. Information and tips on reducing, reusing and recycling supplement the results with concrete ideas on improving the environment in libraries.
Transforming Higher Education Through Sustainability and Environmental Education
Authors: Link Terry
Published: July 2022

Current concerns over the sustainability of our biosphere for future generations of humans are being scrutinized on the fringes of the higher education complex. What role does higher education play in creating a more sustainable future? What responsibility do librarians have for the current decline in biological systems around the globe? How might we rethink what we do and how we do it? And where do libraries, which were once considered the heart of the university, fit into these questions? I will argue that the situation is potentially critical, that our responsibilities are substantial, and that our chance to show leadership is ripe.
Digital Libraries
Authors: Flaxbart David
Published: July 2022

This article reviews Digital libraries. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2000. 0-262-01180-8 by William Y. Arms.
Electronic Journal Publishers: A Reference Librarian's Guide
Authors: Huber Charles F.
Published: July 2022

Even in the year 2000, electronic journal publishing is still a young field, and little standardization, even among electronic journals with print equivalents, has occurred. This complicates the task of the reference or bibliographic instruction librarian who has to guide users in the best ways to exploit this new medium. To assist in this task, an examination of science-technology-medicine (STM) journals publishers' web sites was undertaken, focusing on those features most relevant to the end-user student or researcher.
The Intellectual Foundation of Information Organization
Authors: Shrode Flora G.
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book The Intellectual Foundation of Information Organization. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2000. 255 pp. ISBN 0-262-19433-3 by Elaine Svenonius.
Science and Technology Section's General Discussion Group: Highlights from Annual 2000 Bibliographic Instruction in Sci-Tech Libraries: Best Practices
Authors: Lyons-Mitchell Kimberly A. , Zimmerman Julia A.
Published: July 2022

This article summarizes a dynamic discussion on "Bibliographic Instruction in Sci-Tech Libraries: Best Practices."
Fluidex: The Fluid Engineering Abstracts Database
Authors: Lewis Sandy , Shafer Sharon , Heyer-Gray Bob
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the Fluidex database published by Elsevier Science. It provides a source of information for all aspects of fluid engineering, fluids' behavior and applications.
Free Scholarly Electronic Journals: An Annotated Webliography
Authors: Fosmire Michael , Young Elizabeth A.
Published: July 2022

This article collects, organizes and annotates free scholarly electronic journals. Disciplines covered include Biological Sciences/Agriculture, Engineering/Computers/Technology, Mathematics, Medicine, Physical Sciences, STM Education, and Interdisciplinary/Complex Systems, while also listing directories of E-journals.
Web Sites of Science-Engineering Libraries: An Analysis of Content and Design
Authors: Osorio Nestor L.
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this project is to identify trends in the design and content of home pages for web sites of Science-Engineering Libraries. Forty-five web sites from universities in the USA and Canada are chosen and their design characteristics and hypertext links analyzed. In addition, full-text journals, Internet resources and access to e-journals through the online catalog are examined.
Using the program Excel, data collected from each home page are tabulated. The most common elements are then incorporated into a model home page that visually shows the predominant design characteristics and hypertext links on this type of web site.
The results show that in general the current design of home pages for Science- Engineering Libraries contain many of the elements found in home pages of academic libraries. Among the characteristics found are images, screen lengths, colors, number and types of links, and link headings. The content of these web sites is also analyzed and summarized.
From Gutenberg to the Global Information Infrastructure
Authors: Calderhead Veronica
Published: July 2022

The article reviews From Gutenberg to the Global Information Infrastructure : Access to Information in the Networked World. (Digital Libraries and Electronic Publishing Series) Cambridge, Mass. ; London : MIT Press, c2000. 324 p. hardcover $40.00. (ISBN 0-262-02473-X) by Christine L. Borgman.
Web of Knowledge: A Festschrift in Honor of Eugene Garfield
Authors: Duffy Jane
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book The Web of Knowledge: a Festschrift in Honor of Eugene Garfield. ASIS Monograph Series. Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2000. (ISBN: 1-57387-099-4), edited by Blaise Cronin and Helen Barsky Atkins.
Heads of Science & Technology Libraries Discussion Group, ALA Midwinter January 14, 2001
Authors: Lane Laura , Frank Donald G.
Published: July 2022

This article reports on the Heads of Science & Technology Libraries Discussion Group meeting at ALA Midwinter, January 14, 2001.
Developing an Online Science Journal Collection: A Quick Tool for Assigning Priorities.
Authors: Christie Anne , Kristick Laurel L.
Published: July 2022

Oregon State University Libraries are committed to increasing electronic access to information. The catalog, myriad databases, and a small collection of e-books are accessible over the Internet. OSU Libraries are now focusing attention on access to primary science journals. Using an existing library liaison network, we conducted an informal e-mail poll of science faculty. We asked them for lists of the "top ten" journals that they would like to access electronically. These faculty lists have been compiled into an Excel spreadsheet for analysis. Other data added to the spreadsheet include the publisher, whether or not the Libraries have a current subscription (print or electronic), cost of the subscription, licensing conditions and the ISI impact factors and rankings. We are using this information to set priorities for the allocation of staff time and available funding to develop the online science journal collection.
Selecting Electronic Publications: The Development of a Genre Statement.
Authors: Faulkner Lila A. , Hahn Karla L.
Published: July 2022

While electronic publications offer opportunities to enhance collections and services, they unfortunately raise significant issues with regard to the duplication of investment, conversion from ownership to licensing of primary source materials, and concerns with long-term access to information. Acquiring these resources demands substantial amounts of staff time in selection, acquisition, cataloging, and management. This article describes the development and creation of a genre statement for a subset of electronic resources that the University of Maryland Libraries have termed "electronic publications." Issues covered include the factors that created a need for the genre statement, the process followed to develop it and the issues contained in the genre statement. The development of a genre statement provided us with an opportunity to assess emerging problems and a chance to codify and disseminate developing best practices. Its completion marks the first step in a process to create a coherent program for the evaluation and selection of electronic publications.
Collection Management Strategies in a Digital Environment.
Authors: Johns Cecily
Published: July 2022

This paper describes a grant-funded research project to relocate selected print journal runs, for which an electronic version is available, to remote storage from the shelves of campus libraries at the University of California. During the project, users will rely on the electronic version of selected journals. Data, including costs associated with the project, usage of print journals, usage of electronic journals, as well as user behavior and attitudes, will be gathered and used to develop long-range strategies and institutional policies.
Aggregated Science: An Examination of Three Multi-Disciplinary Databases.
Authors: Hill J. B.
Published: July 2022

Multi-disciplinary aggregator databases index, abstract, and aggregate full-text electronic content from a wide variety of publishers on a wide variety of subjects. This study examines the scientific content of three leading aggregator databases: Bell & Howell's Research Library (Core and Sciences modules), Ebsco's Academic Search Elite, and Gale's Expanded Academic ASAP. While these databases are similar in scope, a detailed analysis of titles indicates that each database has relative strengths and weaknesses and that each database has a significant amount of unique full-text content.
The Coming of Age of E-Prints in the Literature of Physics.
Authors: Brown Cecelia M.
Published: July 2022

Examination of the role of e-prints in physics literature was conducted by citation analysis. Two databases were analyzed. Citation analysis was performed on e-prints from the Los Alamos e-print archive, arXiv.org, using the Stanford Public Information Retrieval System's High Energy Physics (SPIRES-HEP) and the Institute for Scientific Information's SciSearch databases. The SPIRES-HEP data represents citations to e-prints by e-prints while SciSearch data represents citations to e-prints by journal articles. Citations from 1991 to 1999 were examined. E-prints in the SPIRES-HEP database were cited approximately 10 times each by other e-prints, while those found in SciSearch were cited approximately 0.5 times each by journal articles. Despite this difference, the citation patterns were similar for both e-prints and journal articles. The citation rate by both e-prints and journals was highest from the high energy particle physics archives. The data from SPIRES-HEP indicates that e-prints are used to a greater extent by physicists than previously measured and that e-prints have become an integral and valid component of the literature of physics.
What You See Is What You Get: Science Images on the Web.
Authors: Alpi Kristine M.
Published: July 2022

A selection of image-rich web sites in a variety of scientific disciplines is offered as a starting point for reference questions and educational programs. Tools for keeping up with new image resources are introduced. This review does not cover searching general World Wide Web sites or general commercial image databases for science images.
Citation Analysis of Chemistry Doctoral Dissertations: An Ohio State University Case Study.
Authors: Gooden Angela M.
Published: July 2022

A citation analysis of dissertations accepted in the Department of Chemistry at The Ohio State University between 1996-2000 was performed as a way to determine material use. The 30 dissertations studied generated a total of 3,704 citations. Types of materials cited, currency of literature, and dissertation topics were all analyzed.
The current results corroborate past research by other authors. Journal articles were cited more frequently than monographs: 85.8% of the citations were journal articles and 8.4% of the citations were monographs. The results of this study may be used to assist OSU and other universities in chemistry collection development.
Specialized Remote User Education: Web-Based Tutorials for Engineering Graduate Students.
Authors: Ardis Susan , Haas Jennifer
Published: July 2022

The McKinney Engineering Library, while part of the General Libraries, is a stand-alone collection located about a 1/2 mile north of the main library in the center of six science and engineering buildings. We serve a user population of approximately 360 faculty, 1,900 graduate students, and 4,600 undergraduate students. Graduate students have historically constituted 50% of our user activity: that is asking questions and checking out books, etc.
The Sci/Tech Electronic Information Center (EIC) is located within the Engineering library, with satellite stations in the Chemistry, Geology, Life Science, and Physics Mathematics-Astronomy Libraries. The EIC provides login-based access to controlled science, library and university functions.
Chat Reference Service: An Analysis of one Semester's Data.
Authors: Sears JoAnn
Published: July 2022

Four months of chat reference questions received at a centralized reference services desk of an ARL library are analyzed in this study. Types of questions and types of users (when identified) are investigated. This study examines whether the questions were localized to the specific library's resources/services as well as whether the person responding to the chat question gave any evidence of consulting resources during the course of the chat session. Suggestions for further areas of research are also included.
222nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Information August 26-30, 2001.
Authors: Solla Leah
Published: July 2022

This article describes the Division of Chemical Information (CINF) events at the 222nd National Meeting of the American Chemical Society August 26 - 30, 2001 in Chicago, IL.
How Different Are They? A Comparison By Academic Area Of Library Use, Priorities, and Information Needs at the University of Washington.
Authors: Hiller Steve
Published: July 2022

The University of Washington Libraries has conducted large-scale library surveys on a triennial cycle since 1992. These surveys are sent to all faculty members and a random sample of graduate and undergraduate students. Surveys measure user satisfaction with library services and resources and have also included questions on the reasons faculty and students use (or don't use) libraries, use and application of electronic information, importance of information resources, and their priorities for library services and resources. Survey results comprise a rich lode of information about library use and needs during a period of rapid change in the information environment.
The University of Washington Libraries is unique not only in the regularity of its systematic surveying of the user community but also in the large number of surveys that are returned, especially by faculty (1,100 to 1,500 for each survey). The size and representative nature of the respondent pool has enabled us to generalize for the population as a whole and do statistical analysis by academic subject area. One of the more striking findings of this analysis has been the substantial differences shown in library/information needs and use by those in different subject fields. This paper will focus on the differences (and also some similarities) between scientists/engineers and other academic areas in their library use and information needs at a large American research university.
User Perceptions of Current Awareness Services: A Faculty Survey.
Authors: Fernandez Leila
Published: July 2022

A survey was sent out to science faculty at York University to determine researchers' use of current awareness services. Responses indicate that faculty use a variety of approaches to keep up to date with their research and that there is overall satisfaction with these services. The implications of their choices are discussed with particular reference to future library services.
Social Dimensions of Information Technology: Issues for the New Millennium.
Authors: Youngman Daryl C.
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book Social Dimensions of Information Technology: Issues for the New Millennium by G. David Garson.
Bridging the Two Cultures: A Collaborative Approach to Managing Electronic Resources.
Authors: Dupuis John , Ryan Patti
Published: July 2022

This article highlights an example of cross-discipline collaboration in an academic library, and describes a collaborative approach to managing electronic resources that is used at York University Libraries. In this model, a science librarian and a humanities/social sciences librarian work together to co-ordinate and carry out the various tasks associated with managing electronic resources. Both the benefits and challenges of cross-discipline collaboration are considered, with particular attention to the usefulness of collaboration in managing electronic resources.
Science & Technology Section General Discussion Group ALA Midwinter Conference, January 19, 2002.
Authors: Kobzina Norma
Published: July 2022

This article reports on the Science and Technology Section General Discussion Group on Saturday, January 19, 2002.
Bibliographic Resource for Statistical Theory: Current Index to Statistics.
Authors: Kristick Laurel L.
Published: July 2022

This article evaluates Current Index to Statistics (CIS), a bibliographic index to articles on statistical methodology and applied statistics. It compares the journal coverage of Current Index to Statistics to Mathematical Reviews and the ISI Web of Science and analyzes the subjects of the journals from which applied statistics articles are indexed.
PROLA: Database Review.
Authors: Gordon Ian D.
Published: July 2022

This article provides information about the American Physical Society's (APS) PROLA database, through an interview with Mark Doyle, APS's Product Development Manager and a frequent contributor to SLAPAM-L.
Astronomical Resources on the Internet.
Authors: Kraus Joseph R. , Banholzer Peter
Published: July 2022

This webliography on astronomical resources is written for librarians who serve a scientific or technical clientele, and any person interested in learning more about astronomy and astronomical information services.
The scope of this webliography is to point people to some of the best resources on the web for astronomical research and information. This is by no means comprehensive, and is focused on web sites based in the United States.
The Use of Electronic-Only Journals in Scientific Research.
Authors: Llewellyn Richard Dana , Pellack Lorraine J. , Shonrock Diana D.
Published: July 2022

Journals that are published exclusively in electronic format present an innovation in the way that scientific information is communicated to the research community. Significant concerns remain regarding the impermanence of materials in electronic formats and the use of innovative features of electronically formatted material. It has taken some time for the e-only journals to become integrated into scientific information systems, indexed by major services, appear in library catalogs, or cited by other researchers. This article surveys the current place of the e-only journal within the information system.
Citation Managers and Citing-Cited Data.
Authors: Simboli Brian , Zhang Min
Published: July 2022

There is an increasing trend for library resources to enable identification of cited and citing reference lists, i.e., lists of items cited by documents, as well as items that in turn cite those documents. In this article, we evaluate how two citation managers, EndNote and RefWorks, provide ways to store, display, and retrieve these lists. Then, we suggest enhancements with respect to cited and citing reference data that should be adopted by any citation management software that currently lacks them. Finally, we discuss how publishers can also do more to facilitate use of citation managers with respect to these types of data.
Perceived Successes and Failures of Science & Technology E-Journal Access: A Comparative Study.
Authors: Christopher Janice , Lawal Ibironke , Riel Steven J.
Published: July 2022

The ACRL/STS Subject & Bibliographic Access to Science Materials Committee undertook a study to identify perceived strengths and weaknesses of current access methods to peer-reviewed electronic journals in the fields of science and technology. This study focused on the perceptions of public-services librarians. Data were gathered by means of a questionnaire that the Committee posted on the World Wide Web. A request for participation was sent out through professional lists relating to science and technology librarianship, reference, and cataloging.
The data provided by respondents indicated that most institutions provide more than one method to access their full-text e-journals. Public-services librarians were not totally satisfied with any of the five methods being surveyed, although the web-based listing method, which was the most used method, had a slight popularity over the others. Although over 70% of respondents' institutions used catalog records to provide access to e-journals, this was not a preferred method of access. No respondent preferred single linking to an aggregator's web site.
STS College Librarians Discussion Group, ALA Annual Conference, June 16, 2002.
Authors: Mitchell Victoria S.
Published: July 2022

The article provides a summary of the STS College Librarians Discussion Group meeting at the ALA Annual Conference, June 16, 2002.
SSTS/BRASS General Discussion Group ALA Annual Conference, June 16, 2002.
Authors: Coonin Bryna R.
Published: July 2022

The article provides a summary of the STS/BRASS General Discussion Group at the ALA Annual Conference, June 16, 2002.
STS Program, ALA Annual Conference, June 17, 2002.
Authors: Mitchell Victoria S.
Published: July 2022

The article provides a summary of the STS program at the ALA Annual Conference, June 17, 2002.
Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe as a Cooperative Archiving Solution for E-Journals
Authors: Reich Victoria A.
Published: July 2022

The LOCKSS model, based on analysis of the history of cultural continuity epitomized by "Lots of Copies Keeps Stuff Safe," creates low-cost, persistent digital "caches" of e-journal content housed locally at institutions that have authorized access to that content and actively choose to preserve it. Accuracy and completeness of LOCKSS caches is assured through a peer-to-peer polling system (operated through LCAP, LOCKSS' communication protocol), which is both robust and secure. The creation of such caches, given the requirement that the caching library already have the right through subscription to obtain that content, has met with a high degree of publisher and library engagement and commitment.
Through its technical development and beta-1 testing (1999-2002) (Permanent publishing n.d.), the LOCKSS project has demonstrated that its model and protocol are technically viable. We are working to build production software and to establish the LOCKSS model as an ongoing, operating archival solution. Support for LOCKSS has been generously provided by the National Science Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Sun Microsystems, and others*.