New Library World: Volume 110 Issue 3/4
Table of contents
The chat reference interview: seeking evidence based on RUSA's guidelines: A case study at Texas A&M University Libraries
Wyoma van Duinkerken, Jane Stephens, Karen I. MacDonaldThe purpose of this paper is to compare established reference interview guidelines (RUSA) with actual reference provider behaviors in remote reference transactions. The data is…
Retention begins before day one: orientation and socialization in libraries
Connie ChapmanThe purpose of this paper is to promote the notion that an orientation plan and socialization to the culture of the organization are crucial components for the retention of…
Integration of digital libraries and virtual learning environments: a literature review
Sirje Virkus, Getaneh Agegn Alemu, Tsigereda Asfaw Demissie, Besim Jakup Kokollari, Liliana M. Melgar Estrada, Deepak YadavThis paper aims to explore the literature on integration of digital libraries and virtual learning environments (VLEs).
Digital learning objects: a local response to the California State University system initiative
Marci Hunsaker, Francis Howard, Shu‐Hua Liu, Jennifer DavisThe purpose of this paper is to present a virtual library plan created by library directors of the 23 California State University (CSU) system campuses. The information literacy…
The complex library: Do the public's attitudes represent a barrier to institutional change in public libraries?
Sunniva Evjen, Ragnar AudunsonThe purpose of this paper is to discusses people's images of public libraries, and whether or not they constitute a barrier to institutional change.
Disaster planning in university libraries in India: a neglected area
Trishanjit KaurIndia is prone to natural disasters and disaster planning at the government level has gained momentum as new initiatives have been taken which are discussed briefly. But disaster…
Reverse age discrimination
Elisa F. TopperThe purpose of this paper is to draw attention to the fact that there is reverse age discrimination in the field of librarianship.
Sofia 2008: Globalization and the Management of Information Resources
Jacqueline SolisThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the “Sofia 2008: Globalization and the Management of Information Resources” conference, held in Sofia, Bulgaria in November…