The Internet Archive is a non-profit that was founded to build an Internet library, with the purpose of offering permanent access for researchers, historians, and scholars to historical collections that exist in digital format. No longer in copyright, and submitted by the University of California Library:
British South Africa; a history of the colony of the Cape of Good Hope, from its conquest 1795 to the settlement of Albany by the British emigration of 1819-- ; with notices of some of the British settlers of 1820 (1897) / Colin Turing Campbell. London; Cape Town: John Haddon & Co.: Juta, 1897
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Interesting website: The Art of African Exploration
The Art of African Exploration
Especially for the armchair explorer, the Smithsonian Institution Libraries has selected materials for this web exhibition from its Russell E. Train Africana Collection. Documenting European explorations of Africa from the late 18th through the 19th century, some of the artifacts pre-date photography. At that time, it was important for expeditions to include an artist, who could record what was seen. For example, Samuel Daniell was the artist for a British expedition into the Cape interior in 1801. The web site includes printed plates from a book based on his field drawings of the African rhinoceros, in contrast with examples that look quite different, drawn by Dutch naturalists who had never been to Africa. In the 19th century, David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley became celebrities for their African adventures, and a section of the web site includes items produced for armchair explorers of that era - a souvenir teacup, lantern slides, book jackets, and photographic cartes de visite (photographs mounted card stock that were popular in the 1860s) - with images of Dr. Livingstone and Mr. Stanley.
Especially for the armchair explorer, the Smithsonian Institution Libraries has selected materials for this web exhibition from its Russell E. Train Africana Collection. Documenting European explorations of Africa from the late 18th through the 19th century, some of the artifacts pre-date photography. At that time, it was important for expeditions to include an artist, who could record what was seen. For example, Samuel Daniell was the artist for a British expedition into the Cape interior in 1801. The web site includes printed plates from a book based on his field drawings of the African rhinoceros, in contrast with examples that look quite different, drawn by Dutch naturalists who had never been to Africa. In the 19th century, David Livingstone and Henry Morton Stanley became celebrities for their African adventures, and a section of the web site includes items produced for armchair explorers of that era - a souvenir teacup, lantern slides, book jackets, and photographic cartes de visite (photographs mounted card stock that were popular in the 1860s) - with images of Dr. Livingstone and Mr. Stanley.
Digital Research Tools wiki (DiRT)
Digital Research Tools
Great site!
As more and more scholars grow interested in the world of digital research, this tremendously useful wiki will be one that they will tell their colleagues about. Created by Lisa Spiro, the director of the Digital Media Center at Rice University, this collaborative wiki collects information about tools and resources that can help scholars conduct research more efficiently or creatively. Visitors can browse through topical headings that include "Authoring", "Blogging", and "Data Mining", among others. Within each heading, visitors can read short descriptions about each resource. Under the "Types of Tools" section visitors can search for specific tools that can help them collect data, edit images, make a dynamic map, and so on. Additionally, visitors can sign up to join the wiki here and also learn more
about Spiro and her other projects.
Great site!
As more and more scholars grow interested in the world of digital research, this tremendously useful wiki will be one that they will tell their colleagues about. Created by Lisa Spiro, the director of the Digital Media Center at Rice University, this collaborative wiki collects information about tools and resources that can help scholars conduct research more efficiently or creatively. Visitors can browse through topical headings that include "Authoring", "Blogging", and "Data Mining", among others. Within each heading, visitors can read short descriptions about each resource. Under the "Types of Tools" section visitors can search for specific tools that can help them collect data, edit images, make a dynamic map, and so on. Additionally, visitors can sign up to join the wiki here and also learn more
about Spiro and her other projects.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Is e-publishing affecting science?
Is e-publishing affecting science?"As the world of publishing continues its relentless march towards the electronic medium, researchers in various fields are trying to understand what this means for science – specifically, how this is affecting citation patterns and reader behavior......."
From Research Trends (a Scopus publication) January 2009
Research Trends is a bi-monthly newsletter providing objective, up-to-the-minute insights into scientific trends based on bibliometric analysis.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Head of British Library Warns of 'a Black Hole' in the Digital Record
Head of British Library Warns of 'a Black Hole'
in the Digital Record
http://chronicle.com/http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/?id=3583&utm_source=at&utm
_medium=en
Exciting development in physics publishing
PHYSICISTS SET PLAN IN MOTION TO CHANGE PUBLISHING SYSTEM: One signature at a time, national research agencies and university libraries have pledged to support a new system of publishing in high-energy physics that would replace expensive subscriptions to journals with membership in a nonprofit group.
In what some are calling a peaceful revolution, researchers have mounted a takeover of high-energy-physics publishing. One signature at a time, national research agencies and university libraries have pledged to support a radical new system that would replace expensive subscriptions to leading journals with membership in a nonprofit group. The new organization would then dole out money to journal publishers, while pushing them to distribute all articles free online and to keep their prices in check.
read more on the Chronicle of HE webpage:
(user name: rulibrary password: ru2007)
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v55/i21/21a00104.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medium=en
In what some are calling a peaceful revolution, researchers have mounted a takeover of high-energy-physics publishing. One signature at a time, national research agencies and university libraries have pledged to support a radical new system that would replace expensive subscriptions to leading journals with membership in a nonprofit group. The new organization would then dole out money to journal publishers, while pushing them to distribute all articles free online and to keep their prices in check.
read more on the Chronicle of HE webpage:
(user name: rulibrary password: ru2007)
http://chronicle.com/weekly/v55/i21/21a00104.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medium=en
Monday, January 26, 2009
University Presses report fall in sales
BOOK DROP: UNIVERSITY PRESSES REPORT FALL IN SALES: Net
sales
for books published by university presses fell more than 9
percent in the last half of 2008, compared with the same
period in 2007, a survey found.
http://chronicle.com/daily/2009/01/9765n.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medi
um=en
sales
for books published by university presses fell more than 9
percent in the last half of 2008, compared with the same
period in 2007, a survey found.
http://chronicle.com/daily/2009/01/9765n.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medi
um=en
SOCIAL BOOKMARKING' SITE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEBUTS
SOCIAL BOOKMARKING' SITE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEBUTS: A new
Web site, its founder hopes, will change how students and
professors learn and teach. Skeptics are not so sure.
http://chronicle.com/free/2009/01/10124n.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medi
um=en
Web site, its founder hopes, will change how students and
professors learn and teach. Skeptics are not so sure.
http://chronicle.com/free/2009/01/10124n.htm?utm_source=at&utm_medi
um=en
Providing Academic Support Services from a Learning Commons
Connecting 24/5 to Millennials: Providing Academic Support Services from a Learning Commons (from The Journal of Academic Librarianship)
Abstract:
This study investigates user preferences for reference and technical support, services, and facilities featured in an academic library and Learning Commons through a 23-item questionnaire distributed to building entrants during one 24-hour period on March 14, 2006. Results revealed a strong preference for face-to-face assistance (including roving), suggested enhancements, and documented user demographics.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
At first, funny videos. Now a Reference Tool
Using YouTube as a research resource. New trend and interesting statistics.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/18/business/media/18ping.html?_r=1&_r
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/18/business/media/18ping.html?_r=1&_r
Monday, January 19, 2009
Article about Library 2.0 in an African library
Title:
Development of a Library 2.0 Service Model for an African Library
Author(s):
Heila Pienaar, Ina Smith
Journal:
Library Hi Tech News
Year:2008 Volume:25 Issue:5 Page:7 - 10
Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a Library 2.0 service model for an African library. Design/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on the academic library at the University of Pretoria (UP), South Africa. Findings – The UP is well on its way to becoming a Library 2/0 library. Originality/value – This case study may pave the way for other academic libraries to integrate Library 2.0 within their service offering to the benefit of all.
Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07419050810901933
Development of a Library 2.0 Service Model for an African Library
Author(s):
Heila Pienaar, Ina Smith
Journal:
Library Hi Tech News
Year:2008 Volume:25 Issue:5 Page:7 - 10
Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a Library 2.0 service model for an African library. Design/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on the academic library at the University of Pretoria (UP), South Africa. Findings – The UP is well on its way to becoming a Library 2/0 library. Originality/value – This case study may pave the way for other academic libraries to integrate Library 2.0 within their service offering to the benefit of all.
Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07419050810901933
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Free Access to 37 LIS journals formerly published by Haworth Press!
All former Haworth Press journals, including 37 Library & Information Science journals, can now be accessed freely until 27 January 2009, via the Informaworld platform. This is because of a recent acquisition of Haworth Press by Taylor & Francis.
To facilitate the sharing of articles of interest, I have created a Shared Folder called "Haworth Press Articles" on RefShare, at the url below:
http://www.refworks.com/refshare?site=037931147244400000/RWWS1A1306351/Haworth_Press_Articles
Please feel free to add articles of interest to this folder.
Anne
To facilitate the sharing of articles of interest, I have created a Shared Folder called "Haworth Press Articles" on RefShare, at the url below:
http://www.refworks.com/refshare?site=037931147244400000/RWWS1A1306351/Haworth_Press_Articles
Please feel free to add articles of interest to this folder.
Anne
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Watch the new video about SciFinder Scholar!
View an interactive demo of the web version of SciFinder Scholar (Flash file).
Training
Beginner and intermediate training topics are available in various formats:
Training
Beginner and intermediate training topics are available in various formats:
- Tutorials (via WebEx)
Learn about exploring research topics, as well as structure and reaction searching in the web version of SciFinder, via WebEx. Available as short recorded sessions.
- How To Guides
SciFinder How To Guides are quick overviews of SciFinder's basic functionality. These guides are designed for the beginning user and are in PDF format.
- Strategies
Designed for the intermediate user, SciFinder Strategies help illustrate specific search strategies for: (1) Small molecule searching (2) Synthetic chemistry (3) Polymer chemistry
Thursday, December 4, 2008
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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