Library Hi Tech News: Volume 27 Issue 4/5

Technology, cognition, and the academic librarian: a conference report

Sandra Urban

The purpose of this paper is to report on the Academic Librarians 2010 conference which took place in Ithaca on June 7‐8, 2010.

Snap & Go: a QReative case in point

Paula MacKinnon, Cathy Sanford

The purpose of this paper is to describe why and how Contra Costa County Library is using two‐dimensional barcodes called (QR, quick response) codes and a mobile patron support…

Livening virtual reference with screencasting and screen sharing

Heidi M. Steiner

As the usage of virtual reference services continues to increase, libraries must consider ways to remedy the lack of ability to visually demonstrate during teaching moments when…

Using Google Wave and Docs for group collaboration

Debra A. Riley‐Huff

This paper aims to discuss how to use Google Wave and Docs as a group collaboration tool. Group and team projects can be stressful, particularly when distance and deadlines are…

Electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) as unique open access materials: case of the Kenya Information Preservation Society (KIPS)

Felicitas C. Ratanya

The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) as important and unique collections that facilitate open access.

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