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The article discusses the transformation of a photo digitization project, initiated by dermatology resident Dr. Garrett Coman and conducted by the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, into an Open Educational Resource named UtahDERM. It mentions that the project digitized a vast collection of dermatology slides, expanding beyond flashcards to develop an educational platform with standardized metadata and a unique image viewer.

This article provides information on the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). The program operate sunder authority of U.S. Code Title 44 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130. Chapter 19 of Title 44 gives the Superintendent of Documents responsibility for acquiring, cataloging, and distributing government information to libraries. Title 44 and OMB Circular A-130 require federal agencies to make their publications available for distribution to depository libraries through the Superintendent of Documents. Among the approximately 1,400 depository libraries, 53 regionals receive all publications distributed through the FDLP and are required to retain documents permanently to ensure the availability of archival collections. The FDLP network is in the process of transforming from a tangible collection of print, maps, and microforms to an online collection available to libraries and the public. Funds for the FDLP come from the Superintendent of Documents' budget. Expenditure reports do not specify the portion of this budget used to support the program. The Government Printing Office and the depository libraries are taking steps to increase availability of and access to government information.

The article presents the discussion on textbooks and course material costs having long concerned educators. Topics include PIRG report on the textbook market where students experiencing food insecurity being likely to struggle in affording course materials; and linking or embedding library materials in learning management systems or digital syllabi being available to students as soon as the course begins.

The article explores A 2017 Pew Research Center study (pewresearch.org/facttank/2018/09/17/5-facts-about-americans-and-videogames) found that 72% of men and 49% of women between the ages of 18 and 29 often or sometimes play video games. Video and mobile gaming is a growth industry, as evidenced by the nearly 2.7 billion mobile gamers reported worldwide in 2021, up 13.3% from 2019 (techjury.net/blog/mobile-gaming-demo graphics).

Ex Libris has announced the release of SFX 2.0, the new version of its OpenURL link server. SFX provides a library's users with dynamically created, context-sensitive links to services that are defined by the librarian on the basis of the institution's electronic collections and policies. New features include specialized tools for localization of linking for consortia managers, supporting a range of consortium types, from fully centralized to fully decentralized; an XML Gateway enabling cross-domain communication between different SFX servers or different SFX instances on a single server; full Unicode-compliance; enhanced Web tools; and XML- and HTML-based options for generating A-Z journal title lists with the optional delivery of comprehensive MARC records. These include linking to OCLC WorldCat on the OCLC FirstSearch service to check library holdings information, linking to the full text of journal articles available in OCLC FirstSearch Electronic Collections Online Fulfillment, and linking through OCLC ILLiad interlibrary loan service.

Relates news briefs on digital libraries. A partnership at Cornell University with computer scientists and librarians to develop better strategies for documents and other data; The funding by the United States Department of Education of two projects at Columbia University to make South Asian resources and library collections more available through enhancement and use of the World Wide Web.

The article presents a study which examined the use of electronic books (ebook) at the Delaware County Community College (DCCC) in Pennsylvania amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in March-December 2020. Other topics include the DCCC librarians' efforts to explore ebook subscriptions to support students, and the ebook acquisition models used by the library like one-time purchase titles, large-scale collections, and patron-driven acquisition.

The article presents the significant source of stress towards mitigating the responsibilities. Topics include creating forms and keeping track of agenda items; number of workflow technologies available which being cost-prohibitive, requiring more advanced user knowledge, and not meeting organizational needs; and modifying Springshare's default web form with fields for collecting information.

The article focuses on how LIBRARIES TAP INTO THE ZEITGEIST EVEN WHEN DENIED ACCESS. Topics discussed include librarians explain why they're Bridgerton fans and want to share it with their community; and Bridgerton takes place in the early 1800s and centers on the aristocratic Bridgerton family; and Librarians are finding ways to connect with their patrons about this wildly popular show.

The article offers information on libraries strive to increase the impact of their collections and services to their communities, large-scale implementations of resource management systems and discovery environments provide a great opportunity to do. Topics include the libraries are shifting from individual implementations of ILSs to collectively shared infrastructure, and the generally interested in supplementing their own local collections with resources available from partner institutions.

This article features the UnCover online database from the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries (CARL). The database is designed to reflect those periodicals currently available in the collections of the member libraries of CARL. Records are being created from actual issues received and are based on the tables of contents of these issues. CARL is building a special function into the UnCover system that will make it possible for users to request onsite delivery of any document discovered in the database. CARL expects to have that delivery system fully in place by the end of 1989.

The article outlines a series of events in 2005 ensuring that information switched its dominant format from analog to digital. Inspired by Project Gutenberg, Hugh McGuire created LibriVox, a project whereby volunteers record chapters of books in the public domain then transfer those recordings into MP3 files that are available for free on the www.librivox.org. Last November, the Library of Congress announced its creation of the World Digital Library, an online collection of rare books, manuscripts, and other materials that will be freely available for viewing by anyone, anywhere, with Internet access. Each of the events affects libraries in significant ways. From digitization projects to interlibrary loan and from electronic reserves to electronic books, copyright law is having an impact on librarianship.

The article focuses on the role of disruptive technology in the legal industry. Topics discussed include information on the firm Ravel Law that combines visualization, data analytics, and content to transform traditional case law research; application of legal analytics at the firm Lex Machina; and the ability to ease the mobile access to law library services through the platform Boopsie.

The article talks about trends and future possibilities for managing digital media collections in libraries. Topics discussed include use of cloud technologies in reducing the cost and in increasing scalability; role of emergence of infrastructure-as-a service (IaaS) in enabling new possibilities for ways that libraries manage their digital media collections, and benefits from technology advances driven by companies like Amazon.com Inc. and Facebook Inc., easing upload and sharing of content.

The article focuses on the challenges of managing digital, electronic and print library collections. Topics discussed include information resources span quite a variety of physical and electronic formats, prompting major changes in the nature of the resource management and discovery services created for libraries, complications for organizations that create technologies for collections management and discovery and subscription fees and open access (OA) resources.

The article presents information on EBSCO-CD Search and retrieval software version 5.0 from EBSCO Publishing Inc. Version 5.0 is built upon EBSCO Publishing's new search engine. Users of EBSCO Publishing 5.0 products will notice increased search speed and reduced memory requirements when using the products on existing hardware. The remainder of proprietary EBSCO Publishing CD-ROM titles were updated with software version 5.0 in September 1995. Version 5.0 gives librarians the option of precisely customizing their periodical databases by offering special search limiters that can restrict the results to titles available in full text and/or items available in the library's print collection.

The article focuses on adopting independently published ebooks into library collections. Online educator and elearning consultant Patricia Delich narrates about the Yuba College library not having a platform to host her self-published ebook. Librarian and doctoral student Elena Heilman discusses using Drexel University's ebook resources through the Web-based discovery service Summon. The solution of placing a read-only PDF version of Delich's ebook on Yuba College's portal is explored.

The article discusses how public libraries can reduce the barriers that prevent small libraries from having access to technologies that can help them deliver better services. A look at lib-web-cats directory of libraries showed that 728 public libraries in the U.S. have no automation while another thousand still use personal computer-based products. It cites efforts to moderate the threshold for access to technology to levels that are advantageous to small libraries with limited resources.

The article describes the Library of the Future, which refers to a model for a physical facility and virtual space that can expect, identify and adapt to changes. The next-generation library is said to be capable of marshalling greater resources to enhance user experience by means of technology adaptations and organizational structure. The challenges facing libraries as of 2010 including access issues and understanding user need are discussed. Also discussed is the approach of the Library of the Future to library products and services.

The article discusses how librarians can take advantage of the data already available at their disposal, along with the challenges in harnessing data in ways consistent with their professional values. It discusses how user data shapes user experience, how to optimize collections, and social data guides personal selections. It also mentions the new role of libraries in research institutions.

The author examines whether the development of the Web site of Europeana, the new digital repository of European art treasures, in 22 different languages is necessary. She offers and overview of the sites of The European Library (TEL) and Europeana. The language policy of both organizations is aimed at providing the public with the information they are searching for in their own language. The difference between the two projects was clarified by programme director Jill Cousins.

The article discusses how libraries can facilitate serendipity for visitors and users. It notes that some public libraries have attracted the interest of visitors by using a retail establishment's approach to organizing and displaying physical collections and spaces. It cites that other libraries create a serendipitous experience by offering a Lucky Day Collection featuring books that are consistently searched or checked out or through online representations of collected books.

Deals with the launch of the Collaborative Digital Resources Initiative (CDRI) of the American Theological Library Association (ATLA). Impact of CDRI to libraries and library users; Library collections of CDRI.

The article focuses on how librarians should decide which particular media formats to consider in the wake of changing technologies and standards. According to the author, Video Home System (VHS) format is disappearing, losing out to DVDs. Like many libraries, the Monroeville Public Library is phasing out its VHS collection in favor of its DVD collection. There are new formats making their bids to replace DVD with technologies that promise significant improvements, and then there is the promise of online access to video content. The author also suggested online resources that librarians can use to stay up-to-date on technology developments that are likely to affect them.

The article offers an insight into the missed opportunities with the closure of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency libraries. Various suggestions are presented as to what the Headquarters Library management should have done to provide better leadership and direction for a library network having difficulties maintaining its budget allocation levels. The electronic catalog becomes increasingly important for understanding what materials are available in the system, where they are located, and how they can be obtained.

The article examines different strategies that might help libraries in the U.S. to address funding and service issues that many libraries face. The ways that libraries can follow to increase its funding, such as cultivating private funding sources to supplement tax revenues, are detailed. Several strategies that libraries could use to reduce costs are also explored. It includes the re-examination of the need for branch libraries, following the lead of bookstores by centralizing some core functions and developing more flexible staffing models.

Reports that as of January, 2001, Innovative Interfaces Inc.'s integration of netLibrary e-books is available to libraries at no charge. How the collections are available to libraries using the company's INNOPAC and Millennium systems; Features that integrate the collection, including search, previews and check-out.

This article presents a review of the current state of the quickly emerging digital audiobook market for libraries. The growing end-user groups exist for digital audiobook content and services include commuters and other travelers, exercise enthusiasts and people with print impairments. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has been the major supplier of recreational talking books for U.S. citizens with print impairments. Although several strong commercial digital audiobook services have been established in the North American market, it remains a rough time for the industry, with official an de facto standards and best practices still emerging in almost every facet of the business. One of the mainstream suppliers of digital audiobooks is Audible.com. It is designed to meet the needs of the individual reader. However, it welcomes business from libraries. Digital audiobooks come in a proprietary version of MP3 with an .AA file extension. Users can listen to content on certain compatible MP3 players. OverDrive launched its service in November 2004. As of May, its master collection contained more than 1,770 titles. Brilliance Audio was the company's first major supplier of digital audiobooks.

Presents a directory of products, services and consultants for the library sector in the U.S. List of products for library automation; Products and services listed by branded name; Consultants directory.

Presents an interview with Carol Hansen Montgomery, the dean of libraries at Drexel University, about their move from print to electronic journals. Why they began the inititative; How they will handle archives, including their own print archives; Creation of a position of Eletronic Resources Librarian to deal with publishers and license agreements; Questions regarding searching multiple sites; How Montgomery sees the role of aggregators, abstracting and indexing databases, and books changing as the trend toward electronic access increases.

Focuses on the 'Rochester Images Timeline' project begun by the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County in New York. Benefits of developing digital products and services in collaboration with other institutions, which was one of the library's goals; Decision to use MARC format; Grants that the library was awarded for the project.

Discusses how to cope with the complex realities of librarianship in the year 2000. Discussion of myths regarding librarianship; Technology as tools for libraries; Misconceptions on the replacement of paper book and magazine publishing by digital technology.

Focuses on the development of digital libraries. How electronic libraries or virtual libraries or reference desks have evolved; The need to develop standards for accessibility that provides a seamless and integrated format; Librarians as information architects; Customer service in digital libraries; Virtual libraries as Web portals; Electronic libraries as online communities of people with similar interests.

The articles offers information on the state of eBooks in libraries. Topics disused include according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, library collections in higher education contain more digital items than physical; mentions University of Minnesota Libraries has more than 500,000 eBooks in its collections; and also mentions the library offers eBooks via OverDrive and hoopla.

The article offers information in relation to the evolution of online catalogs, discovery services, and other tools used in libraries to provide access to users. It mentions the Northwestern Online Integration System library management system as well as discusses text-based online catalog and the challenge of providing access to library materials. Information about standard search engine optimization techniques is presented.

Details the process of how the Herrick Library at Alfred University in Alfred, New York developed a database to track availability of serial holdings. Confusion adding to which journal titles could be accessed either in print or online services; Hardware and software used; Formatting; The use of a union query; Web accessibility; Other considerations; Conclusions.

Presents a survey of library automation systems as offered at the 1999 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference. The change from proprietary operating systems; The different approach to software; Vendors and products offered. INSET: To Contact the Companies.

Comments on the use of data mining as an information retrieval process in libraries. What data mining is and how it works; Advantages it offers over other retrieval technologies; Algorithms for data mining including classification and clustering, link analysis, association/sequence analysis and summarization; Problems with data mining in libraries.

Announces that the Burlington County (New Jersey) Library System has won a grant from Bell Atlantic and the New Jersey Library Association to improve service on its bookmobile. Details about what the grant will be used for; Burlington County Library contact information.

Examines the Utah Academic Library Consortium's (UALC) resource-sharing program. Partnership with EBSCO Information Services; Development of Utah Article Delivery (UTAD); Appropriation of funding for sharing statewide library collections.

Praises the North Carolina Periodicals Index. Index being a World Wide Web-based service developed at the J.Y. Joyner Library in East Carolina University; How a value-added approach to librarianship can help libraries provide better service; The development of the Index; Its features. INSET: The North Carolina Periodicals Index: A walk-through..

The article focuses on the virtual presence of libraries on the web which is aimed at building engagement with patrons. Topics discussed include the purpose of a library website, the need to ensure that all information can easily be discovered and the role of libraries in providing collections of relevant resources to their communities. Also mentioned is the establishment of virtual venues that foster interactions among patrons.

The article offers library news brief as of October 2019. Topics discussed include Cambridge University Press released its open content platform Cambridge Open Engage, Virginia's academic library consortium will use the Wiley Open Access Account to allow VIVA researchers to publish in gold OA journals using a central fund for article-processing charges and Biblionix has improved the capability of its Apollo ILS/LSP Reserve Express feature.

Deals with the status and issues concerning virtual reference in libraries in the U.S. as of February 1, 2003. Background on the 24/7 Reference project of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System; Issues that arise concerning virtual reference; Need for librarians to develop awareness among customers about the issue of privacy.

This article reports that netLibrary has teamed with Recorded Books LLC to create a new program for delivering audio books to libraries through the World Wide Web. Key elements of the program include an innovative pricing structure, unlimited access, the ability for patrons to download to a range of portable devices, and a technology solution that supports download via broadband or dial-up capabilities. Library users will be able to search for, preview, check out, and listen to audio books via the Internet and the netLibrary platform. They can focus their search on audio titles only or take advantage of search functionality that integrates audio titles with all electronic content their library may have in its netLibrary collection. Web-based collections of Recorded Books titles will be available for purchase through either Recorded Books or netLibrary and will be delivered via the netLibrary interface. Library patrons will be able to search for audio books just as they would for any type of electronic content in their library's netLibrary collection. In addition, libraries can view demonstrations of the program upon request, which will be formally lanced in December 2004.

Discusses how OverDrive Inc. announced the launch of Digital Library Reserve, an application service for libraries to develop and manage a circulating collection of electronic books, magazines, newspapers, journals, audiobooks, and other downloadable media. How the Digital Library Reserve consists of a series of Web services for the library to establish and manage its digital media collection; Relationship between OverDrive and Adobe Systems; Advantages of library support and lending models.

Informs that The British Library will provide updates the British National Bibliography (BNB) CD-ROM records weekly via the Internet. Software that will enable subscribers to download and search new BNB book records; Statement from Clive Field, director of scholarship and collections at The British Library, that the development demonstrates the library's commitment to improved access to its collections.

Reports that SIRSI Corp. has announced that the Yosemite Community College District in Northern California has selected its LINK to provide an integrated system for its libraries. View that the ability of LINK's iLink Online Scholar's Portal to provide a single location for all types of electronic resources will benefit users and staff; Benefit of iLink to distance education students; Ability of iLink to enable libraries to make better use of their collections.

Reports on a National Leadership grant awarded to the Branch Libraries of The New York Public Library for the creation of an online picture collection. How the library will use the federal grant to digitize, catalog, and make available on the Internet out-of-copyright images from its Picture Collection; Details of the collection which includes clippings from sources, such as books, magazines, and catalogs; Selection of pictures from its most widely used categories, including Costume and American History.

The article reports on the opening of a new multimillion-dollar demonstration center for multimedia information and educational technologies by the Library of Congress (LC). The center occupies the 6,000 square foot atrium in the LC's James Madison Memorial Building. The National Demonstration Laboratory for Interactive Information Technologies (NDL) is expected to play a major role in fulfilling the LC's plans to make its collections more widely available and accessible. The center, a demonstration of public-private enterprise, is supported entirely by private funds. The NDL holds forth the promise of connecting the treasures of the collection of the LC to the country and indeed, the world, and making them available through interactive technology. The LC already has several projects in test stage. One is the American Memory Project, which was the Library's first significant move to use advanced optical-disk storage methods to put library collections in a form that could be transmitted rapidly across the country.