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Aims: Verruciform acanthotic vulvar intra‐epithelial neoplasia (vaVIN) is an HPV‐independent, p53 wild‐type lesion with distinct morphology and documented risk of recurrence and cancer progression. vaVIN is rare, and prospective distinction from non‐neoplastic hyperplastic lesions can be difficult. CK17, SOX2 and GATA3 immunohistochemistry has emerging value in the diagnosis of HPV‐independent lesions, particularly differentiated VIN. We aimed to test the combined value of these markers in the diagnosis of vaVIN versus its non‐neoplastic differentials in the vulva. Methods and results: CK17, SOX2 and GATA3 immunohistochemistry was evaluated on 16 vaVINs and 34 mimickers (verruciform xanthoma, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, psoriasis, pseudo‐epitheliomatous hyperplasia). CK17 was scored as 3+ = full‐thickness, 2+ = partial‐thickness, 1+ = patchy, 0 = absent; SOX2 as 3+ = strong staining ≥ 10% cells, 2+ = moderate, 1 + =weak, 0 = staining in < 10% cells; and GATA3 as pattern 0 = loss in < 25% basal cells, 1 = loss in 25–75% basal cells, 2 = loss in > 75% basal cells. For analysis, results were recorded as positive (CK17 = 3+, SOX2 = 3+, GATA3 = patterns 1/2) or negative (CK17 = 2+/1+/0, SOX2 = 2+/1+/0, GATA3 = pattern 0). CK17, SOX2 and GATA3 positivity was documented in 81, 75 and 58% vaVINs, respectively, versus 32, 17 and 22% of non‐neoplastic mimickers, respectively; ≥ 2 marker positivity conferred 83 sensitivity, 88 specificity and 86% accuracy in vaVIN diagnosis. Compared to vaVIN, SOX2 and GATA3 were differentially expressed in lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus and pseudo‐epitheliomatous hyperplasia, whereas CK17 was differentially expressed in verruciform xanthoma and adjacent normal mucosa. Conclusions: CK17, SOX2 and GATA3 can be useful in the diagnosis of vaVIN and its distinction from hyperplastic non‐neoplastic vulvar lesions. Although CK17 has higher sensitivity, SOX2 and GATA3 are more specific, and the combination of all markers shows optimal diagnostic accuracy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aims: Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) is an epithelial neoplasm that can occur at many sites, including the vulva and scrotum. EMPD is characterised by the presence of neoplastic cells, in single cells and clusters, that infiltrate all layers of non‐neoplastic squamous epithelium. The differential diagnosis for EMPD includes melanoma in situ and secondary involvement of tumours from other sites, such as urothelial or cervical; pagetoid spread of tumor cells can also been seen at other sites, such as anorectal mucosa. The most frequently utilised biomarkers for confirming the diagnosis of EMPD include CK7 and GATA3; however, these biomarkers lack specificity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate TRPS1, a newly described breast biomarker, in pagetoid neoplasms of the vulva, scrotum and anorectum. Methods and results: Fifteen cases of primary EMPD of the vulva (two with associated invasive carcinoma) and four primary EMPD of the scrotum showed strong nuclear immunoreactivity for TRPS1. In contrast, five cases of vulvar melanoma in situ, one case of urothelial carcinoma with secondary pagetoid spread into the vulva and two anorectal adenocarcinomas with pagetoid spread into anal skin (one with associated invasive carcinoma) were negative for TRPS1. Additionally, weak nuclear TRPS1 staining was observed in non‐neoplastic tissues (e.g. keratinocytes), but always with less intensity when compared to tumour cells. Conclusions: These results demonstrate that TRPS1 is a sensitive and specific biomarker for EMPD, and may be especially useful for excluding secondary involvement of the vulva by urothelial and anorectal carcinomas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This interview with Tony Zanders focuses on a product he is building that will assist libraries and information professionals with job skill analysis and development, with the goal of "future-proofing" the professions in this realm. Skilltype is a platform that will assist with "analyzing, developing and sharing expertise" so that libraries and other information centers can make the most of their workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents author's views on the term "serial" which is highly associated with the publishing industry as it is commonly used paper-based medium for communication. It talks about the increasing popularity of online information sources, social media and digital subscription packages on the publishing industry.

Focuses on the recurrent use of the word `methought' in literary dream scenes. Use of the word by Eve while recounting her dream to Adam in the book `Paradise Lost,' by John Milton; Variations in using dream sequences in the plays `Midsummer Night's Dream,' and `Richard III,' by William Shakespeare; Henry James as one of the last authors who used the word in dream scenes.

An interview was arranged with the current President of FORCE11 in order to discover how this group arose, what its mission and activities are and how and why it might be of interest to readers of Serials Librarian. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Piracy of subscription-based scholarly literature has reached a new peak with the advent of Sci-Hub and other sites like it. Sci-Hub is a collection of over 68 million items led by and compiled by a researcher from Kazakhstan. This interview was conducted to gain insights from an academic library director, Michael Levine-Clark, who with other colleagues is doing research on how scholars discover and access research materials. Peter Katz, who works for Elsevier, discusses what Sci-Hub means for him as someone responsible for identifying and blocking activity that sets off alerts in their usage system indicating that the activity may be being undertaken by unauthorized users. These two individuals provide thoughtful observations about what Sci-Hub may mean for the future of article discovery in academic libraries and how Open Access models will impact and influence the dynamic between pirated materials and those found behind a paywall. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2014, University of California, Davis University Library and the California Digital Library collaborated on an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant-funded project to explore costs associated with moving scholarly journal subscriptions in the U.S. market entirely to an Article Processing Charge business model, known also as “Gold Open Access.” We contacted MacKenzie Smith, one of the principal investigators, in order to get her reflections on the process of gathering the data, and to discuss some implications of the findings. The interview suggests that the “Pay It Forward” model could be successful over time, following a necessarily complex transition period. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The goal of this preconference was to guide aspiring academic librarians in understanding how to navigate scholarly publication requirements and be successful academic writers. The presenters provided tips for beginners as well as for those already engaged in a research agenda. One of the presenters is a published book and journal author and the other is the editor-in-chief of a major peer-reviewed library journal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Articles published behind a paywall in commercial journals are often inaccessible to potential readers who are not affiliated with a subscribing institution. Open Access Button is an application that assists readers in finding Open Access versions of such articles. This service works in a completely legal fashion. This interview is with one of the co-founders of the service, Joe McArthur. Open Access Button is supported by the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Mobile technology is in a great state of flux and competition, and the bar keeps getting set higher. What models of service are leading the pack? Should libraries be providing mobile devices, or rather, should libraries be providing content for any kind of device and leave the choice of device to patrons? This session explored the most recent trends to give attendees a sense of the marketplace and what might work best in their own contexts. Many libraries are experimenting with handheld readers such as Kindles, Nooks, and iPads, and at the same time are testing out various platforms to deliver e-content such as Overdrive, e-books and audiobooks on EBSCOhost, ebrary, and 3-M Cloud Library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information related to East Carolina University (ECU), the third largest university in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system. It is noted that ECU is considered a Doctoral/Research university in the Carnegie Scheme with over 27,000 students and over 5,000 staff and faculty.

This article describes an academic library's experience developing and sustaining a literary festival as a collaborative effort. The Eastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming (ENCLH) is a year-long program of events that celebrates the culture and literature of North Carolina. With activities in 6 counties located in the mid-coastal region of North Carolina, the program provides a rich opportunity for people of this area to learn about and meet North Carolina artists. In the past the program was restricted to artists with connections to Eastern North Carolina, but the program is expanding its coverage in 2011. The program theme for 2011 will focus on the impact of environmental literature on social change. This event has been a successful collaboration between a number of cultural institutions, with Joyner Library at East Carolina University serving as the lead. Federal, state and private grant funding has been secured for several years. Key players in the mix include the editor and staff of the North Carolina Literary Review, along with staff from the local public library and members of the ECU faculty as well as librarians from other regional schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses enigma as a rhetorical figure. History in the rhetoricians, encyclopedists and patristic commentators from Aristotle to Dante's time; Augustine's written work on enigma.

Presents strategies for eliminating electronic mail clutter. Monitoring of discussion lists; Avoiding duplication of office communications, documents and procedures in print and electronic formats; Knowing when not to use e-mail; Internet etiquette, security, privacy and other issues.

This paper describes examples of changes that occur within a serials unit's work flow when a library migrates to an integrated library system (INNOPAC). In this particular library, the organization and physical arrangement of materials also has changed, compounding the situation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Describes examples of change that occur within serials unit's work flow when a library migrates to an integrated library system (INNOPAC). Reference to the Belk Library at Appalachian State University which signed a contract to migrate to an integrated system; Advantages and disadvantages of INNOPAC.

Looks at cooperative collection development of electronic journal subscriptions while focusing on the Western North Carolina Library Network (WNCLN). Background information on WNCLN in relation to its establishment; Indepth look at WNCLN's ABC Express van service.

Examines the usage of allusion in several literary works. Discussion on figures of speech; Analysis on the works of author John Hollander and Christopher Ricks; Assessment on the poems of John Milton; Discussion on biblical allusion.

A research project was undertaken by a university library system to develop a sustainable user experience strategy. A task force was convened to conduct a pilot project with members from both libraries in the system to assess staffing responsibilities, guidelines, processes, and data-gathering procedures. The team tested an electronic resources list common to both libraries. In describing the methods employed by the task force in their research, this article outlines the benefits and drawbacks of staffing configurations to initiate user experience practices in an academic library setting. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

No abstract available for this article. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Writers, artists, activists, and others are finding creative ways to engage with, and disrupt and unsettle, commentaries on the climate emergency. In this article, we argue that the do-it-yourself ethic and aesthetic of zines (small-circulation, self-published magazines) and zine-making offers a creative and empowering approach to environmental storytelling, and that zines do different kinds of "work" around positioning, narrating, and responding to ecological problems. Through the idea of zine ecologies, we examine the entanglements between zines and zineing, environmentalism, environmental politics, literature, art, activism and protest, and more. The idea of zine ecologies has a dual existence in this article. We use this idea both as the provocation for a minizine that accompanies this article, but also to scaffold discussion of the quiet politics and activisms of student zine projects responding to, for example, an environmental writer, a piece of activist writing, or an environmental issue or scenario. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians (CCERL) defined the role of an electronic resources librarian (ERL) and can serve as a framework for additional applications. The CCERL helps ERLs reorganize departments, create updated job descriptions, and implement Library Services Platforms. Librarians have also used the CCERL to extend skills to digital projects, weeding projects, scholarly communications, and other areas. This article seeks to further connect theory to practical applications by illustrating how the CCERL impacted three librarians at the beginning, middle, and later stages of their ERL careers. An experienced librarian will provide insight on how the development of the CCERL shaped the field of electronic resources librarianship. A recently promoted librarian will demonstrate how the competencies were used to organize a promotion dossier. Finally, a new electronic resources librarian will describe how competencies guided training during the first year as an ERL. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a transcript of the opening message delivered by Eleanor Cook, president of the Appalachian State University, to the participants of the North American Serials Interest Group Inc. Annual Conference held at the Portland State University on June 26, 2003.

This presentation summarized a May 2013 white paper published by Taylor & Francis Group,Facilitating access to free online resources: challenges and opportunities for the library community (www.tandf.co.uk/libsite/pdf/TF-whitepaper-free-resources.pdf). Taylor & Francis staff conducted research aimed at exploring free content discoverability from the perspective of librarians. Study focus groups were held in London and Seattle, Washington in early 2013. Research also included telephone interviews, surveys, and literature searching to identify relevant studies and commentary articles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In early 2008, students approached the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Library with their concerns about the high prices of printed course readers, which are filled with content the library owns or leases. Through investigations of electronic resource licenses, coursepack pilot projects, and campus partnerships, the library worked to reduce the cost of course readers, at times significantly. The exercise highlighted important issues and considerations regarding the licensing of electronic materials, and stressed the importance of communicating specific license terms to users via an electronic resource management system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three academic librarians, a library administrator, a serials librarian, and a collection development librarian, discuss pressing serials issues as they plan for a move to a new library building. Professional perspectives on serials are juxtaposed as they grapple with issues such as limited storage for paper journals, rising costs of serials, and problems related to serials check-in, e-resources, and document delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a collection of essays discussing the serials librarian trade. Changes in the organization of serials work; Decline in the number of serials specialists; Demand for specialists; Lack of qualified applicants for serials specialists.

Objectives: Comparative assessments of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) molecular assays that have been operationalized through the US Food and Drug Administration's Emergency Use Authorization process are warranted to assess real-world performance. Characteristics such as sensitivity, specificity, and false-negative rate are important to inform clinical use.Methods: We compared five SARS-CoV-2 assays using nasopharyngeal and nasal swab specimens submitted in transport media; we enriched this cohort for positive specimens, since we were particularly interested in the sensitivity and false-negative rate. Performance of each test was compared with a composite standard.Results: The sensitivities and false-negative rates of the 239 specimens that met inclusion criteria were, respectively, as follows: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019 nCoV Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel, 100% and 0%; TIB MOLBIOL/Roche z 480 Assay, 96.5% and 3.5%; Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 (Cepheid), 97.6% and 2.4%; Simplexa COVID-19 Direct Kit (DiaSorin), 88.1% and 11.9%; and ID Now COVID-19 (Abbott), 83.3% and 16.7%.Conclusions: The assays that included a nucleic acid extraction followed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were more sensitive than assays that lacked a full extraction. Most false negatives were seen in patients with low viral loads, as extrapolated from crossing threshold values. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]