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  • Cataloging and Indexing

    Creator:
    Sapon-White, Richard
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    Remote-access computer file serials, often referred to simply as electronic serials, possess characteristics that challenge our definition of the term “serial” and our ability to catalog them according to the established cataloging code. These challenges are reflected in the library science literature, where cataloging and indexing issues have generated thoughtful...
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    discussion on the definition of serials and the purpose of catalogs. Applying the Anglo-American

  • “Straight to the Heart of Things”— Reflecting on Library Metaphors for Impact and Assessment

    Creator:
    Stoddart, Richard A.
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    This paper explores the use and creative application of library metaphors. Unfortunately, the facts aren’t always able to speak for themselves. Simply stating reference statistics, gate counts, and resource circulation numbers are not persuasive narratives in and of themselves. Voice and context needs to be given to these forms of...
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    : Restructuring, realigning, and repackaging today's research libraries. Journal of Library Administration, 51(1

  • Connecting learning styles and multiple intelligences theories through learning strategies: an online tutorial for library instruction

    Creator:
    Chau, May
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    Although the Dunns’ learning styles and Gardner’s multiple intelligences theories are two distinct areas of research, they do not oppose each other and can be used together to improve learning. The design of this tutorial is an attempt to integrate students’ learning styles and their unique blend of intelligences in...
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    Theories LIBRES Library and Information Science Research Electronic Journal Volume 16, Issue 1, March

  • Podcasting Initiatives in American Research Libraries

    Creator:
    Bierman, James and Valentino, Maura
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    Purpose: The paper discovers how many American Research Libraries produce podcasts, on what subjects they are produced and how those podcasts are promoted. Design/methodology/approach: The researchers looked at each American Research Library’s website in December 2009 to determine if the library has a podcasting initiative and if so, what topics...
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    Podcasting Initiatives in American Research Libraries

  • NORI: 100% Natural Nori Sea Vegetable

    Creator:
    American Sea Vegetable Company, Inc. and Olson, John R.
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    Application to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to lease publicly owned aquatic lands with supporting Exhibits A-Z and AA-BB.
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    applications; Complement and strengthen existing research and extension educational programs within USDA and

  • Popcorn and a Movie: Popular Science Collections as an Opening Act

    Creator:
    Damschen, Kalli and Rempel, Hannah Gascho
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    As a research-intensive institution with an emphasis on STEM fields, our collections and instruction reflect the scholarly communication of these fields. Typically, we highlight our collection’s academic resources such as journals and discipline-specific reference sources. While these sources provide a research-focused foundation for our students, they might not always spark...
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    Poster

  • Educational Opportunities Program

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    Oregon State University
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    Technical Report
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    EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM Historical Background In the 196O's the state of Oregon experienced a

  • Visions of Linus Pauling : reflections on the man and his work

    Creator:
    Petersen, Chris
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    This talk provides an overview of Linus Pauling's life and work, discusses the background and composition of the book "Visions of Linus Pauling," and touches on some themes in the history of the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine.
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    Presentation
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    Biology Oil painting of Pauling and the alpha-helix by Leon Tadrick, 1951 “American Scientists” series

  • Bibliographic Management Tool Adoption and Use: A Qualitative Research Study Using the UTAUT Model

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    Rempel, Hannah Gascho and Mellinger, Margaret
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    This study explores how researchers choose a bibliographic management tool and what makes them continue using this tool. This exploratory, observational study combined a naturalistic work-practice method, interviews, and journal reflections to collect qualitative research data from researchers actively using a bibliographic management tool. The unified theory of acceptance and...
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    & User Services Quarterly, vol. 54, no. 4, pp. 43–53 © 2015 American Library Association. All rights

  • The high cost of textbooks: a convergence of academic libraries, campus bookstores, publishers?

    Creator:
    Pollitz, John H. and Christie, Anne
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    Recent publications about the rising cost of college textbooks by the Public Interest Research and the US Government Accountability Office have caused student groups across the country to explore novel ways to address the problem. Students, publishers, bookstores and academic libraries, because of their role of managing course reserves, are...
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    Research Group (CALPIRG) with research assistance by the Oregon Student Public Interest Research Group