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  • Pre-conference workshop on geographic information systems

    Creator:
    Webster, Janet G.
    Abstract:
    GIS is a buzzword these days at marine labs, field stations, university campuses and government agencies. The design and implementation of a GIS involves the use and organziation of data in ways that are familiar to library and information center staffs. Librarians should know what they are and how they...
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  • Theses and dissertations for the next millennium

    Creator:
    Webster, Janet G.
    Abstract:
    All educational institutions granting higher degrees have the responsibility to archive copies of their dissertations and theses. While some people prefer the peer-reviewed articles that should emerge from the work, others find value in the originals. This debate aside, dissertations and theses present an intriguing opportunity for electronic archiving and...
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    Article

  • Recent Sea Grant publications and ASFA: coverage, currency and consistency

    Creator:
    Webster, Janet G.
    Abstract:
    In its quest to promote the wise utilization and conservation of the United States' ocean and coastal resources, the National Sea Grant Program sponsors a vast array of research and educational ventures. Much of this is published, either in print or electronically. Locating this information can be an adventure even...
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  • Oregon State University Libraries’ collection assessment project

    Creator:
    Webster, Janet G.
    Abstract:
    Assessing the fisheries and wildlife collection at Oregon State University proved to be a useful venture. Using the WLN Conspectus framework, the librarian generated data on the collection that was used to describe its strengths and weaknesses. This glimpse at the process and some of the issues may be useful...
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  • Scholarly communication in the marine and aquatic sciences

    Creator:
    Webster, Janet G. and Butler, Barbara A.
    Abstract:
    We initiated an evaluation of the scholarly communication and publishing process in marine and aquatic sciences. This involves three components: describing the core journals for the discipline; examining the mechanics of publishing; and learning the mindset of authors and editors. We identified a core list of 19 journal titles and...
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