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Science and Communication: An Author/Editor/User's Perspective on the Transition from Paper to Electronic Publishing
Authors: Resh Vincent H.
Published: July 2022

Librarians have written a great deal about the advent of the electronic age and its impact on scholarly communication, but most discussions have concerned copyright and licensing, budgetary issues, and implementation of technology. In this article, as an author/editor/reader of scientific research, I discuss these issues from the perspective of a front-line user of this information. I do this by examining perceptions -- my own and those I have gleaned from colleagues -- about the anticipated influence of electronic publishing on communication of scientific research.
Searching Smart on the World Wide Web: Tools and Techniques for Getting Quality Results
Authors: Raschke Gregory K.
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book Searching Smart on the World Wide Web: Tools and Techniques for Getting Quality Results. Internet Workshop Series Number 8. Berkeley: Library Solutions Press, 1998, by Cheryl Gould.
How to Find Health Information on the Internet
Authors: Campbell Cristina
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book How to Find Health Information on the Internet. Washington, D.C. : Congressional Quarterly, Inc., 1998, by Bruce Maxwell.
The History of Geographic Information Systems: Perspectives from the Pioneers
Authors: Osorio Nestor L.
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book The History of Geographic Information Systems: Perspectives from the Pioneers. Timothy Foresman, editor. Prentice Hall, 1998.
Comparison of the Contributions of CAPLUS and MEDLINE to the Performance of SciFinder in Retrieving the Drug Literature.
Authors: Baykoucheva Svetla
Published: July 2022

SciFinder (SF) is a platform that provides access to two large databases, the Chemical Abstracts database (CAPLUS) and MEDLINE. This article analyzes and compares the individual and combined contributions of these two databases to the performance of SF in retrieving the drug literature. Test searches in which the names of two individual drugs (lisinopril and lovastatin) and a group of drugs (SSRI antidepressants) were used as keywords retrieved document sets that were analyzed for total and annual literature output, document types, journal coverage, and language of publication. While the total literature output from CAPLUS was larger than the output from MEDLINE (which was attributed to the presence of patents), MEDLINE performed significantly better than CAPLUS in retrieving the non-patent literature. The overlap of documents between CAPLUS and MEDLINE was found to be only 20-24%, depending on the name of the drug used to perform the searches. This article analyzes the strengths and the weaknesses of CAPLUS and MEDLINE and shows how these two databases, when searched together in SF, complement each other in covering the drug literature. In addition to the extended coverage of the literature, SF provides sophisticated (but easy-to-use) refining and analytical tools not available on some other platforms.
American Woods: Conservation of a Unique Item.
Authors: Lyons Tierney
Published: July 2022

Romeyn Hough's The American Woods: exhibited by actual specimens and with copious explanatory text (1888-1928) stands as a valuable and unique title in the field of forestry. It contains paper-thin wood samples requiring special handling and conservation to prevent damage and disintegration. This article discusses why libraries and other institutions should consider this unique item for preservation selection, what conservation measures Penn State Libraries has taken, and what other types of preservation efforts have already been achieved.
Impact of NASA EOS Instrument Data on the Scientific Literature: 10 Years of Published Research Results from Terra, Aqua, and Aura.
Authors: Major Gene R.
Published: July 2022

In the absence of formal data set citation standards in the literature, there is no quantitative information on the connection between data distributed from NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS) data centers and subsequent research published using EOS data. This paper provides an analysis of a 10-year citation history of research using EOS instrument data in the peer-reviewed literature, which illustrates that the high volume of published EOS-related papers is indicative of the use of data from the NASA DAACs and comprises a significant contribution to the body of scientific knowledge about the Earth's climate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Identifying and Understanding Valid Sustainability Information: the Crossroads of Evidence-Based Practice, Science Literacy, and Information Literacy.
Authors: Hare Richard Gabriel , Jo Jihoon , Moreton Elizabeth , Stamm Andrew , Winter Danielle
Published: July 2022

Obtaining reliable information is essential to forming a balanced understanding of the scope and complexity of environmental sustainability, and it is essential for effective participation, decision-making, and research in sustainability-related activities. While the ACRL Standards for Information Literacy (2000) are a good guiding principle for obtaining needed information, they must be applied in conjunction with other standards and principles in order for students to obtain all the necessary skills to become information literate, lifelong learners. Though they come from traditionally unrelated fields, the principles of evidence-based practice mirror the ACRL standards, and applying these methods to sustainability reference interviews has the potential to increase the science literacy of students who otherwise lack background knowledge in the sciences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Searching Coordination and Organometallic Compounds in SciFinder.
Authors: Wagner A. Ben
Published: July 2022

The primary goal of this article is to assist researchers and librarians to accurately and completely search Chemical Abstracts Service's (CAS) SciFinder web-based system for coordination compounds including organometallics. CAS indexing policies and conventions are described. Appropriate search strategies are explained. Although this article is of primary value for SciFinder researchers, the analysis of how CAS handles this class of compounds will be of use to searchers regardless of the platform used to access Chemical Abstracts information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISTL Was OA Before OA Was Cool.
Authors: Flaxbart David
Published: July 2022

The article discusses the benefits of Open Access (OA). According to the author, OA may not have much positive effect on libraries' bottom lines, but it does widen readership. It is noted that "Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship" (ISTL) has always been an OA publication intended to benefit library practitioners worldwide.
Comparing Engineering Departments Across Institutions: Gathering Publication Impact Data in a Short Timeframe.
Authors: Bennett Denise Beaubien , Leonard Michelle , Wrublewski Donna
Published: July 2022

Librarians are often asked to extract data comparing their budgets, productivity, and publication impacts to peer programs and institutions. This study examines the request for comparative publication impacts of six Chemical Engineering Departments executed with a five-day notice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
JoVE: Not Just a Publisher, a Film Producer
Authors: McGowan Beth , Ayers Meredith
Published: July 2022

The article reviews "The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE).
A Model for Managing 3D Printing Services in Academic Libraries.
Authors: Scalfani Vincent F. , Sahib Josh
Published: July 2022

The appearance of 3D printers in university libraries opens many opportunities for advancing outreach, teaching, and research programs. The University of Alabama (UA) Libraries recently adopted 3D printing technology and maintains an open access 3D Printing Studio. The Studio consists of a 3D printer, multiple 3D design workstations, and other supporting equipment. Training of new Studio users (students, faculty, and staff) is a two-step process: an initial workshop followed by an individual training session. After the individual meeting(s), users may access equipment in the Studio independently. The 3D Printing Studio service is popular across campus. During early implementation, 50 users have attended training workshops. 3D users have experimented in the Studio with projects for advanced coursework and independent research. It is expected that the number of trained users will double in the near future. An evaluation of our management policies suggests that providing an open access environment and permitting users to experiment independently in the 3D Printing Studio contributes greatly to the success of the service. We also present ideas for future improvements to the 3D Studio service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Powering Search: The Role of Thesauri in New Information Environments.
Authors: Colegrove Tod
Published: July 2022

The article is a review of Powering Search: The Role of Thesauri in New Information Environments by Ali Shiri (2012).
There Is No Escape: What Google Can Teach Instruction Librarians.
Authors: Gregory Kathleen
Published: July 2022

The article comments on the influence of Google on the library science in the U.S. The author reflects on her experience as an instruction librarian at the University of Denver in Colorado. She observes the adoption of discovery systems by a rising number of libraries to provide users a Google-like search experience. The application of Google's education strategy is suggested for teaching library science.
Finding Science and Engineering Specific Data Set Usage or Funding Acknowledgements.
Authors: Coppin Ann
Published: July 2022

The article tackles a study which reviewed the pertinent publications about studying acknowledgements and described how to find funding or source data information. Examples of actual search for acknowledgement metrics are presented, including the use of U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Time on the Keck Telescope, use of the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Tellus Web site by scientists, and papers by authors who are supported by the Cassini Data Analysis Program.
A Blue Sky Exercise: Using a Visioning Event to Chart a Library's Future.
Authors: Agenbroad James
Published: July 2022

The Information Resource Center (IRC) of the U.S. Army Research laboratory (ARL) held a visioning exercise to investigate what services the library should be offering in the future and how we should provide them. This article talks about how that meeting was conducted, some of the highpoints of the discussions, what lessons can be drawn, and how we now intend to move forward with some of the ideas presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Trends in the Use of Supplementary Materials in Environmental Science Journals.
Authors: Kenyon Jeremy , Sprague Nancy R.
Published: July 2022

Our research examined the use of supplementary materials in six environmental science disciplines: atmospheric sciences, biology, fisheries, forestry, geology, and plant sciences. Ten key journals were selected from each of these disciplines and the number of supplementary materials, such as data files or videos, in each issue was noted over a period of 12 years. A significant rise in the use of supplementary materials was observed for all six subject areas for the study period. Publisher's policies about supplementary materials were also investigated. We analyzed trends in the use of supplementary materials to better support the researchers we work with in these subject areas and to identify ways that librarians can help ensure continued access to these research materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
"Fracking" vs. "Hydraulic Fracturing:" A Review of Search Terms.
Authors: Ayers Meredith
Published: July 2022

The increased debate over the use of hydraulic fracturing to access natural gas found in low permeability shales has brought this well established method of retrieval to the attention of the public at large. Whereas scientific literature uses the term hydraulic fracturing, the media and general public often use the term fracking. Researchers unfamiliar with the scientific term may miss out on valuable information and research articles when searching indexes and databases using the term fracking. This article examines the differences in research outcomes when using the two terms, and provides an analysis of the source types found in each database. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Raiders of the Lost ArXiv: Citation Searching in a Disciplinary Repository.
Authors: Meier John J.
Published: July 2022

The author describes that use of the experimental full text search feature on the advanced searching page of arXiv, a preprint server for Physics and Mathematics, by a mathematics faculty member in order to create a database of citations of his work. Topics discussed include two approaches to the use of the feature, the advantages and disadvantages of the arXiv search, and the impact of an unpublished paper. Other subject databases that provide citation counts are cited.
Building a Sustainable Life Science Information Literacy Program Using the Train-the-Trainer Model
Authors: Hartman Patricia , Newhouse Renae , Perry Valerie
Published: July 2022

The train-the-trainer model has great potential for expanding information literacy programs without placing undue burden on already overextended librarians; it is surprisingly underused in academic libraries. At the University of Kentucky, we employed this model to create a new information literacy program in an introductory biology lab. We trained biology teaching assistants (TAs), each of whom was responsible for teaching two lab sections, to teach scientific database searching and Endnote Online to undergraduates. Over the first two semesters, we taught or co-taught 78 sessions of BIO 155 (nearly 2,200 attendees), with the librarian only in attendance at TA training and a total of 14 class sessions. Here we describe the program from its inception in late 2012 through the present, covering such topics as course coordinator buy-in, class design, active learning exercises, and assessment. Of particular note is the progression of our training program, which evolved from a style encouraging imitation toward one inspiring TAs to personalize the subject matter. We believe this approach inspired TAs to reflect on the importance of information literacy in their own research and to emphasize its relevance to undergraduates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Use of a Wiki-Based Software to Manage Research Group Activities.
Authors: Wang Ting , Vezenov Dmitri V. , Simboli Brian
Published: July 2022

This paper discusses use of the wiki software Confluence to organize research group activities and lab resources. Confluence can serve as an electronic lab notebook (ELN), as well as an information management and collaboration tool. The article provides a case study in how researchers can use wiki software in "home-grown" fashion to organize their research activities and how librarians can play a role in exploring or advocating wiki software for these purposes. Most of the focus in our discussion will be on ELNs, but we will also address other uses of Confluence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
A Triangulation Method to Dismantling a Disciplinary "Big Deal".
Authors: Dawson Diane (DeDe)
Published: July 2022

In late 2012, it appeared that the University Library, University of Saskatchewan would likely no longer be able to afford to subscribe to the entire American Chemical Society "Big Deal" of 36 journals. Difficult choices would need to be made regarding which titles to retain as individual subscriptions. In an effort to arrive at the most conscientious and evidence-based decisions possible, three discrete sources of data were collected and compared: full-text downloads, citation analysis of faculty publications, and user feedback. This case study will describe the triangulation method developed -- including the unconventional approach of applying a citation analysis technique to usage data and survey responses. Such a thorough, labor-intensive, method is likely not practical for analyzing larger, multidisciplinary journal bundles. When it becomes necessary to break up a smaller collection important to researchers in a particular discipline, this technique may provide strong evidence to support librarian decisions as well as involve faculty in the process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Librarian Positions during 2013: What Carnegie Classifications Reveal About Desired STEM Skills.
Authors: Trei Kelli
Published: July 2022

This study analyzes the requirements and preferences of 171 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) academic librarian positions in the United States as advertised in 2013. This analysis compares the STEM background experience preferences with the Carnegie rankings of the employing institution. The research examines the extent to which employers are emphasizing STEM experience beyond academic degree preferences or requirements and also investigates continuous appointment positions and their advertisements. The findings show that institutions with higher research output as defined by Carnegie rankings are more likely to require STEM experience of some kind. Advertisements do not require STEM bachelor and advanced degrees a great deal of the time. Although these employers prefer them, they will many times accept other STEM experience in place of these degrees. Additionally, the study shows that continuous appointment positions are much more likely to be available in high research output institutions and more likely to require a degree in a STEM field. This study reveals new information in relation to the research ranking of an institution and how it relates to required experience beyond a STEM degree as well as the higher desire for a STEM degree by continuous appointment positions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
E-STEM: Comparing Aggregator and Publisher E-Book Platforms.
Authors: Cataldo Tara Tobin , Leonard Michelle
Published: July 2022

The University of Florida Libraries (UF), like many academic libraries, have been purchasing more e-books with each passing year. While most libraries that purchase e-books seemingly do so on very few platforms, the UF libraries currently have their collection of e-books available in over 35 different platforms. While this presents quite a challenge in terms of management it also presents an excellent opportunity for comparative analysis. Recent research focuses on the analysis of packages and the "big" deals, and highlights usage statistics but do not go into depth about the platforms and publishers. This article will compare Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) e-book platforms from both aggregators and publishers by examining features and usage statistics and making recommendations for consideration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Listen Up, Everyone! Conquering Students' Inattentiveness When You're the Guest Lecturer.
Authors: Badia Giovanna
Published: July 2022

The article discusses strategies for instructors on capturing students' attention in a guest lecture or one-shot class. Strategies described include understanding students' needs, obtaining buy-in, showing enthusiasm and incorporating in-class activities. Other topics cited include ways to demonstrate one's passion for the subject being taught and recommended in-class activities.
Using Participatory and Service Design to Identify Emerging Needs and Perceptions of Library Services among Science and Engineering Researchers Based at a Satellite Campus.
Authors: Johnson Andrew , Kuglitsch Rebecca , Bresnahan Megan
Published: July 2022

This study used participatory and service design methods to identify emerging research needs and existing perceptions of library services among science and engineering faculty, post-graduate, and graduate student researchers based at a satellite campus at the University of Colorado Boulder. These methods, and the results of the study, allowed us to uncover barriers in the research processes of a user population without a dedicated physical library. This article describes our participatory and service design approach, the results of the exercises and interviews we conducted with researchers, and our current or planned implementations of services to address researcher needs based on what we learned from the study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
The Prevalence and Quality of Source Attribution in Middle and High School Science Papers.
Authors: Vieyra Michelle , Weaver Kari
Published: July 2022

Plagiarism is a commonly cited problem in higher education, especially in scientific writing and assignments for science courses. Students may not intentionally plagiarize, but may instead be confused about what proper source attribution entails. Much of this confusion likely stems from high school, either from lack of or inconsistent instruction across classes. To determine the extent of plagiarism issues in middle and high school student science papers, the authors surveyed student research reports to evaluate their use of in-text and reference page citations. While most of the students had a reference page, fewer than 35% of high school students properly used in-text citations. Furthermore, 12th grade students did not perform any better than 9th grade students in providing proper citations. A survey of college science faculty showed that they do not feel that students are receiving adequate training in source citation in high school. While proper source citation, including the use of in-text citations, is clearly indicated in state education standards, students may not be receiving consistent instruction for a variety of reasons. At a minimum, teachers and officials who supervise student research projects should ensure that students give proper attribution to their sources. This will avoid the development of bad habits that may be troublesome in college. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Keytag It: An Exploration of a Creative and Customizable Research Guide Promotion.
Authors: Roseberry Martha , Peacemaker Bettina
Published: July 2022

The research guide is a common tool librarians use to communicate with and instruct their audiences. Despite their prevalence and value to users, research guides remain underused. There are many examples of efforts encouraging guide use, but few studies have measured the effectiveness of that promotion. Academic Outreach librarians at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) promote research guides through inexpensive and small keytags--similar to retail customer loyalty keychain tags. Findings of a quantitative analysis suggest the keytags have positively influenced guide use and support anecdotal reports of increased interaction with intended audiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Use of the Paid Open Access Option in Hybrid Open Access Journals in Agriculture: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Authors: Kocher Megan , Kelly Julie
Published: July 2022

We explore the use and usefulness of the hybrid open access publishing model in agricultural sciences using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. To ascertain the level of usage of the paid open access option in hybrid open access journals in agriculture, we studied the agriculture-related journals published by six commercial publishers. These publishers offer authors the option of paying a fee, often close to $:000 per article, to make their article immediately freely available, usually with a Creative Commons license. We defined agriculture broadly but also assigned each journal to a subspecialty (e.g., animal science) in order to see if there were differences based on these subdivisions. For each journal we gathered data for 2014-2015 and noted the total number of research articles and the number of those that were made freely available by authors paying the open access fee. To give context to our results we also surveyed local faculty in agricultural sciences, asking their reasons for considering the paid open access options and the sources of the funds to pay for it. Survey respondents were asked about their academic position and rank to see if there were differences to be noted. We also investigated the findability of the open access articles, noting if each individual publisher offered a way to easily locate all the freely available articles in a particular journal and if there are other avenues to easily locate these articles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Making Students Eat Their Greens: Information Skills for Chemistry Students.
Authors: George Sarah , Munshi Tasnim
Published: July 2022

Employers are increasingly requiring a range of "soft" skills from chemistry graduates, including the ability to search for and critically evaluate information. This paper discusses the issues around encouraging chemistry students to engage with information skills and suggests curricular changes which may help to "drip-feed" information skills into degree programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Engineering Academic Challenge: A Grand Challenge Gaming Experience Developed by Students for Students
Authors: Christe Daniel , Bhatt Jay , Kontsos Antonios
Published: July 2022

The article reports on the application developed by the students which could help other students in learning through game based learning techniques and discusses approaches to Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning and Design of Engineering Academic Challenge.
Developing and Teaching a Two-Credit Data Management Course for Graduate Students in Climate and Space Sciences.
Authors: Thielen Joanna , Samuel Sara M. , Carlson Jake , Moldwin Mark
Published: July 2022

Engineering researchers face increasing pressure to manage, share, and preserve their data, but these subjects are not typically a part of the curricula of engineering graduate programs. To address this situation, librarians at the University of Michigan, in partnership with the Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering Department, developed a new credit-bearing course to teach graduate students the knowledge and skills they need to respond to these pressures. The course was specifically designed to teach data management through the lens of climate and space sciences by incorporating relevant examples and readings. We describe the development, implementation, and assessment of this course and provide recommendations for others interested in building their own data management courses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Better Together: An Examination of Collaborative Publishing between Librarians and STEM and Health Sciences Faculty.
Authors: Higgins Molly , DeVito Jennifer A. , Stieglitz Sally , Tolliver Robert , Tran Clara Y.
Published: July 2022

Collaborative research is standard practice in many academic disciplines as it has been shown to increase author productivity, article quality, and publication rate. Even so, little is known about publishing patterns among academic librarians and non-library faculty who have collaborated on research. With whom are academic librarians partnering? Are there certain subjects that lend themselves to collaboration opportunities between non-library faculty and librarians? This study attempts to fill that knowledge gap by examining the nature, trends, and subject matter of peer-reviewed articles co-authored by academic librarians and non-library faculty within STEM and the health sciences. We reviewed 13 peer reviewed journals over a decade, and identified 157 co-authored articles. Within this dataset, we found that collaborations are largely affiliated with doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Medicine) granting institutions where research activity is high (according to Carnegie classifications), with medical libraries and medical library journals, and in the context of collaborative instruction projects. Additionally, our data showed that ARL-affiliated librarians are more likely to publish multiple collaborative articles. Among all the collaborative articles identified, we found that the majority discussed library instruction or collaborative education projects. Other articles addressed issues related to library services and resources. Notably, we found that collaboration correlated most strongly with institution types and research areas rather than with individual institutions or individual librarians, suggesting that collaboration is a function of certain institutional characteristics and fields of study rather than individual author preferences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Construction and Contextualization of Authority in STEM Fields: An Exploratory Paper.
Authors: Kuglitsch Rebecca , Bordeaux Julia R.
Published: July 2022

In this paper, we explore how librarians can teach students to deconstruct the concept of authority using questions and considering contextual needs in STEM fields. We argue that examining the complexities of common signifiers of authority, such as peer review, citation rates, and types of sources, as well as exploring contextual factors such as authority in academic and professional settings, are key to developing an understanding of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Frame "Authority is constructed and contextual" in the sciences. For each signifier of authority, we present ways to approach and discuss the question in the classroom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
An Examination of Search Methodologies of Meta-Analyses in Peer-Reviewed Articles Related to Crop Science.
Authors: Brazzeal Bradley
Published: July 2022

The value of meta-analysis is becoming more recognized by agricultural researchers, and an important component of a proper meta-analysis is a comprehensive search of the relevant literature. This study examines the search methodologies of 140 crop science-related meta-analyses published in peer-reviewed journals. Specific information sought included databases searched, the use of reference list browsing to find additional studies, search string details, listing of publications used in the meta-analysis, and inclusion of non-journal publications. It was found that researchers often do not seem to have a good grasp on how to sufficiently document their search methodology in a way that allows for replication, and in some cases they may not be aware of how to conduct an effective, comprehensive search. The results highlight the need for researchers conducting a meta-analysis or similar project to collaborate with librarians who have expertise in literature searching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Expanding the Intellectual Property Knowledge Base at University Libraries: Collaborating with Patent and Trademark Resource Centers.
Authors: Wallace Martin , Reinman Suzanne
Published: July 2022

Patent and Trademark Resource Centers are located in libraries throughout the U.S., with 43 being in academic libraries. With the importance of incorporating a knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and patent research in university curricula nationwide, this study developed and evaluated a partnership program to increase the understanding of IP and patent searching methods at universities that do not headquarter a PTRC. This article describes the methods for establishing those partnerships, summarizes their results, and offers a list of best practices and lessons learned for establishing future partnerships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
What Does Bad Information Look Like? Using the CRAAP Test for Evaluating Substandard Resources
Authors: Lewis Abbey B.
Published: July 2022

The CRAAP Test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose), is a popular tool among academic librarians for instructing students in resource evaluation. Its applicability to web-based information makes it particularly useful for students as they think about information they encounter both inside and outside of scholastic settings. However, while students may be capable of explaining concepts like bias, authority, and scholarly publications, when it comes to questions of reliability they may have limited experience. For instance, students may have no trouble recognizing high quality resources, but still have difficulty identifying those characteristics that signify an unreliable or substandard resource. In an undergraduate science writing course, the CRAAP Test was introduced to students, who then used the test in a group activity to evaluate a resource that failed key aspects of the test. This activity engages students in how to critically evaluate resources and provides useful feedback for instructors on those evaluative concepts that remain unclear.
Citation Analysis of Ph.D. Theses at Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Authors: Salami Malik Oyewale , Olatokun Wole Michael
Published: July 2022

The authors analyzed 21,005 citations from 124 Ph.D. theses submitted to ten departments in the Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, in Nigeria, during the period 2006 to 2013. The overall analysis of the cited information sources revealed that journals (67.6%) were the most cited sources, followed by books/monographs (13.6%), and conference papers (2.6%). The cited journals were predominantly non-Nigerian journals. This study also analyzed and compared the characteristics and variations of the cited literature across the ten departments. In addition, evaluation of the availability of cited journals in the University Library showed that the library is deficient in providing adequate journals for students' scholarship and research.
Lesson Plan Pilot Project for Physical Science.
Authors: Sloane Mary Ellen , Quintel Denise FitzGerald , Groves Christy
Published: July 2022

Many academic librarians are revising their instructional practice to integrate ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. The authors collaborated with science faculty to develop and pilot lesson plans with learning goals derived from the Framework. We implemented the lesson plans in both lower-division and upper-division science courses. This article describes the development process and includes the full lesson plans. This case study offers suggestions for science librarians in cultivating instructional design skills and integrating information literacy into the curriculum in order to positively impact student success in science disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Sorting Things Out: Classification and Its Consequences
Authors: Lorbeer Elizabeth R.
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book Sorting Things Out: Classification and Its Consequences. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1999. 377 pp. $ 29.95 (ISBN 0-262-02461-1), by Geoffrey C. Bowker and Susan Leigh Star.
65th Annual International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Conference, Bangkok, Thailand
Authors: Gelfand Julia
Published: July 2022

The article provides highlights of the 65th Annual International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
Need for Environmental Information Quality
Authors: Jankowska Maria Anna
Published: July 2022

Environmental information is broad in its scope. It can be presented from many points of view, numerous sources, and in a variety of formats. It can influence people's perception in many different ways. By presenting a discussion on the history and role of the Task Force on the Environment and the Electronic Green Journal, this article attempts to answer a question -- how can we as information professionals play a real role in helping people find quality environmental information? The answer may lie in utilizing our skills in the creation and implementation of good, efficient searching strategies to serve the public needs and in the production of a creditable publication.
Free Scholarly Electronic Journals: How Good Are They?
Authors: Fosmire Michael , Yu Song
Published: July 2022

Amidst the furor of serials price increases, there is a steadily growing segment of the serials landscape with prices that can't be beat, that is to say, free. Many scholarly journals are freely available in electronic format (no subscription fee or membership required), but there has been little assessment of their impact on scholarly research. A fairly comprehensive list of free scholarly electronic journals in the science, technology, and medical fields was compiled and was examined using citation analyses. The results indicate that, unlike the situation five years ago (Harter 1998), there are several free scholarly electronic journals that have a significant impact on their respective fields.
Cyprus Medical Libraries Project: International Collaboration for Electronic Document Delivery and Full-Text Database Development
Authors: Lombardo Nancy T. , Arlitsch Kenning , Gregory Joan M. Marcotte
Published: July 2022

Through funding from the Middle East Cancer Consortium, ({MECC}) and a partnership with the {Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library} at the University of Utah, Cyprus medical libraries now have access to an electronic document delivery system and a full-text database of Cypriot cancer and health literature. This paper will describe the process of establishing these services. Because access to current health literature is essential for quality health care, the authors believe that international cooperation and collaboration of this type should be encouraged and expanded. The benefit to the smaller library with limited funding is dramatic and the impact on the larger library providing the service is minimal.
Comparing Patterns of Print and Electronic Journal Use in an Academic Health Science Library
Authors: Morse David H. , Clintworth William A.
Published: July 2022

A study was undertaken in an academic biomedical library setting to compare the usage of a matched set of biomedical literature available to users both in print and on the web. The study results showed that for journal volumes in the study subset (the 1998 volumes of 194 titles), users accessed the electronic versions more than ten times as often as the print versions during the six-month study period. The results further revealed a remarkably similar usage curve in the print and electronic data, with just 20% of titles accounting for nearly 60% of usage in both study sets. Conversely, the bottom 40% of ranked titles in both the print and electronic study sets accounted for just 9% of total usage. Studies like this one demonstrate the overwhelming preference of users for electronic access when it is available to them, especially when they can link directly from databases to the full text of the articles indexed. They indicate as well that the large spread in usage levels between titles, which librarians have long observed in the print domain, is being duplicated in the electronic one.
The Life in Inventions: Patents as Sources of Biological Information
Authors: Church Gary Mason , Carpenter Brian B.
Published: July 2022

Scientific conference papers have traditionally been a relatively quick and important source of information for the biologist. These papers are also a vital part of the scientific process and a way to spread, evaluate, and refine scientific knowledge. Information from conference papers can be supplemented with information from patents. Patent information comprises an important part of the biological literature, especially that dealing with biotechnology and genomics. For a variety of reasons, however, biologists do not generally consult information in patents relevant to their interests.
The purpose of this article is to suggest a method to increase biologists' awareness and use of patents. In general, the method introduces patents to undergraduate biology students. Our primary goal is to teach students how to understand patents and obtain useful information from them that enhances or broadens their knowledge of and education in science. Instructional objectives pertain to background information about patents, the primary kinds of patents, the purpose of patents, the main components of patents, and how to compare these components with those of scientific conference papers. Instruction is based upon models designed by Robert Gagné (1965, 1985) and Madeline Hunter (1982). We also include review questions that will cover the instructional objectives.
Library Instruction in an Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program: Challenges, Opportunities, and Reflections
Authors: Kutner Laurie A.
Published: July 2022

Teaching library and information skills to students in interdisciplinary areas presents a unique set of challenges for a variety of reasons. Focusing on the experience of delivering multiple, progressive library instruction sessions to undergraduates in the interdisciplinary Environmental Program at the University of Vermont, this article discusses both challenges and opportunities involved in teaching interdisciplinary students library and information skills in the context of our current electronic information environment.
CrossRef: A Collaborative Linking Network
Authors: Pentz Ed
Published: July 2022

References are at the heart of scholarly journal publishing and therefore reference links are seen as an essential feature of online scholarly journals. Scholarly publishers created CrossRef, run by the non-profit Publishers International Linking Association, Inc., in order to make broad-based linking efficient and scalable across a wide range of primary publishers, secondary publishers, abstracting and indexing services, and libraries. CrossRef runs a system that enables publishers to assign unique identifiers -- Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) -- to articles and collects standardized metadata so that the identifiers can be retrieved using bibliographic data. Once the DOI for an article is known, a persistent link to the full-text article can be created. CrossRef is a milestone for the scholarly information industry.
Science.gov — A Physical Sciences Information Infrastructure
Authors: Warnick Walter L.
Published: July 2022

In today's environment of increased expectations, access to comprehensive information in the physical sciences has been a long-standing need of researchers and librarians which can now be met using information technology. The Department of Energy (DOE) envisions the creation of an integrated information infrastructure for the physical sciences where content, technology and service converge to make resources readily accessible, openly available, useful, and usable. Various collections and resources already form a virtual library, the foundation of this endeavor. The proposed information infrastructure is called science.gov and will be pursued as a collaborative effort of DOE and other information providers.
Social Life of Information
Authors: Wade Lea
Published: July 2022

The article reviews The Social Life of Information. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 2000. 320 pp. ISBN 0-87584-762-5 by John Seely Brown and Paul Duguid.
There is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch: Freely Accessible Databases for the Public
Authors: Lewis Sandy
Published: July 2022

This article is a compilation of online databases available to the general public. Resources described include Carl UnCover, ERIC, Agricola, and Medline.
Glory Days: Managing Scientific Journals in a Liberal Arts College.
Authors: Miran Julie , Medeiros Norm
Published: July 2022

Proliferation of online access to primary literature has provided great opportunities for science libraries. Merging these resources with previously held formats, and negotiating with vendors for this access, remains a challenge at many institutions, regardless of size. This article highlights Haverford College's attempts to integrate these resources in an effort to enhance accessibility and to reduce costs inherent in this duplication of formats. Areas addressed include material formats, faculty and department cultures, consortial arrangements, users' habits, implications for the online catalog, financial imperatives and communication patterns between our main and branch libraries. Initiatives currently underway are highlighted, as well as indications of how they will shape our future behaviors.
The Identification of Authors in the Mathematical Reviews Database.
Authors: TePaske-King Bert , Richert Norman
Published: July 2022

This article reviews how the MathSciNet Database identifies and distinguishes authors. The unique identification of authors is one of the distinguishing features of the Mathematical Reviews Database and its publication in MathSciNet. The data collected since 1940 is an invaluable resource for the mathematical research community and the information professional community. It is hoped that this article can help to build wider awareness of what the identification of authors involves and how MathSciNet users can take advantage of it.
Regarding "Book Reviews Indexing Specialities: Medicine" (Winter 2000).
Authors: Schacher Loraine F.
Published: July 2022

This letter is a response to the review of Indexing Specialities in the Winter 2000 issue of ISTL.
Tour of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and Library, STS 2001 program, ALA Annual Conference, June 19, 2001.
Authors: Crooks James E.
Published: July 2022

This article describes the tour of the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and Library that took place on June 19, 2001 as part of the STS program at the 2001 ALA Annual Conference.
New Trajectories of the Internet: Umbrellas, Traction, Lift and Other Phenomena.
Authors: Alger Jeff
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book New Trajectories of the Internet: Umbrellas, Traction, Lift and Other Phenomena, by Stephen E. Arnold.
The Laws of the Web: Patterns in the Ecology of Information.
Authors: Duffy Jane C.
Published: July 2022

This article reviews the book The Laws of the Web: Patterns in the Ecology of Information by Bernardo A. Huberman.
The Browsable Classroom: An Introduction to E-Learning for Librarians.
Authors: Roberts Beth A.
Published: July 2022

The article reviews the book The Browsable Classroom: An Introduction to E-Learning for Librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2002 by Linda W. Braun and Carolyn Noah.
The Council of Science Editors, 45th Annual Meeting May 3-7, 2002.
Authors: Gelfand Julia
Published: July 2022

The article provides a summary of the 45th annual meeting of the Council of Science Editors, May 3-7, 2002 in San Diego.
Analysis of Serials Indexed in Meteorological and Geoastrophysical Abstracts (MGA)
Authors: Kristick Laurel L.
Published: July 2022

This article evaluates Meteorological and Geoastrophysical Abstracts (MGA), a bibliographic index to articles on meteorology, astrophysics, geophysics and related fields. It compares the source title coverage of MGA with eight databases that overlap with the subject areas covered in MGA. Titles unique to MGA are examined as to document type, language, subject area and whether they contain peer-reviewed articles. This article also examines the changes made to MGA in 2002, with the move to Cambridge Scientific Abstracts.
Low Stress Opportunity for Research Students to Explore Information Resources: Information Literacy for the Physical Scientist
Authors: Solla Leah
Published: July 2022

In 2001 I was asked to assume the coordination of a one-semester survey course called Information Literacy for the Physical Scientist. The course focused primarily on chemical information resources but was relevant to other physical sciences as well. The primary goal was to alert budding physical scientists to the extensive resources available to assist with their research, not the least their friendly librarians. Over three years the course has evolved in response to student feedback, the changing nature of information resources and my growing understanding of chemistry and teaching. Through a series of carefully prepared demonstrations and exercises, the students can begin the process of independent information research, invaluable for preparation of research proposals, experimental procedures, dissertations.