Thursday, November 27, 2008
WebBridge Tutorial
Saint Anselm College's Geisel Library has created a useful WebBridge User Guide, which links to a WebBridge video tutorial showing users how to use WebBridge.
BibNuus
The November 2008 edition of Stellenbosch University Library's newsletter "BibNuus" is now available at the url below:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/BIBNUUS/BIBNUUS_2008/BibnuusNov2008.pdf
It contains English as well as Afrikaans articles.
You can also read about the recent Stellenbosch Library Symposium here.
Previous editions of BibNuus can be accessed at:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/BIBNUUS/Vorige_uitgawes.htm
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/BIBNUUS/BIBNUUS_2008/BibnuusNov2008.pdf
It contains English as well as Afrikaans articles.
You can also read about the recent Stellenbosch Library Symposium here.
Previous editions of BibNuus can be accessed at:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/BIBNUUS/Vorige_uitgawes.htm
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
RUL Newsletter - Issue 6 now available
The December 2008 RUL Newsletter is now available on the Library webpage - thanks to Irene for formatting and linking it.
Please remember to "refresh" your screen before accessing it at the url below:
http://www.ru.ac.za/library/whatsnew/newsletters
Thank you to everyone who contributed articles, and to Sue van der Riet and Jeanne who assisted with the proof-reading. Thank you, too, to Gareth for taking the photos.
Regards
Anne
Please remember to "refresh" your screen before accessing it at the url below:
http://www.ru.ac.za/library/whatsnew/newsletters
Thank you to everyone who contributed articles, and to Sue van der Riet and Jeanne who assisted with the proof-reading. Thank you, too, to Gareth for taking the photos.
Regards
Anne
A chance for the under 40s! (Scholarship)
http://www.scidev.net/en/announcements/international-training-program-about-information-.html
STIMULATE = Scientific and Technological Information Management in Universities and Libraries: an Active Training Environment.
The program is planned to take place mainly in Brussels, Belgium, for 3 months, May – July 2009: Language used is English.
STIMULATE = Scientific and Technological Information Management in Universities and Libraries: an Active Training Environment.
The program is planned to take place mainly in Brussels, Belgium, for 3 months, May – July 2009: Language used is English.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Is Higher Education Ready to Switch to Digital Course Materials?
The Cost of Textbooks Is Driving Electronic Solutions
By MARK R. NELSON (user name: rulibrary password: ru2007)
"When I was an undergraduate, one of my favorite professors posted a cartoon from The Chronicle on the bulletin board outside his office. It was labeled "Library of the Future" and showed a librarian, near a row of computers, unpacking boxes containing spray cans with fragrances like "Odor of Old Books" and "Scent of Paper." Less than two decades later, I see there is probably room for a product like that. And, more surprising to me, I am part of the move toward digital and away from traditional print.
The latest edition of a semiannual study of students done by my own organization, the National Association of College Stores, finds that roughly 18 percent of them now say they are acquiring or gaining access to digital course materials. More than 90 percent of that content is being accessed or delivered through campus resources, such as the library, learning-management systems, and the college store. Political pressure associated with unhappiness over the rising cost of textbooks is driving a search for lower-cost alternatives, and some digital solutions may provide that option....."
By MARK R. NELSON (user name: rulibrary password: ru2007)
"When I was an undergraduate, one of my favorite professors posted a cartoon from The Chronicle on the bulletin board outside his office. It was labeled "Library of the Future" and showed a librarian, near a row of computers, unpacking boxes containing spray cans with fragrances like "Odor of Old Books" and "Scent of Paper." Less than two decades later, I see there is probably room for a product like that. And, more surprising to me, I am part of the move toward digital and away from traditional print.
The latest edition of a semiannual study of students done by my own organization, the National Association of College Stores, finds that roughly 18 percent of them now say they are acquiring or gaining access to digital course materials. More than 90 percent of that content is being accessed or delivered through campus resources, such as the library, learning-management systems, and the college store. Political pressure associated with unhappiness over the rising cost of textbooks is driving a search for lower-cost alternatives, and some digital solutions may provide that option....."
Social media as an academic tool
I was interested to see this article ("2collab study reveals the future of social media will build friendships and support scientific discovery"
in the latest Elsevier "Library Connect" issue.
Abstract:
Scientists and researchers are using social media, but mostly for professional reasons. And according to a recent survey conducted by Elsevier’s A&G Products Group, which manages 2collab, Elsevier’s research collaboration platform, over 50% of scientific, technical and medical information specialists working in academia and government organizations believe social networking will play a key role in shaping the future of research.
in the latest Elsevier "Library Connect" issue.
Abstract:
Scientists and researchers are using social media, but mostly for professional reasons. And according to a recent survey conducted by Elsevier’s A&G Products Group, which manages 2collab, Elsevier’s research collaboration platform, over 50% of scientific, technical and medical information specialists working in academia and government organizations believe social networking will play a key role in shaping the future of research.
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