New Library World: Volume 109 Issue 3/4
Table of contents
Location and shelf mapping from OPAC search results: with reference to Wichita State University
Hongfei Li, Sai DengThe purpose of this paper is to examine dynamic mapping of holding locations to the animated maps in a library catalog which aims to resolve complex shelving situations, augment…
Using blogs in academic libraries: versatile information platforms
Diane L. SchreckerThe purpose of the paper was to provide an in‐depth discussion of the poster session, Keep Blogging Along: Side by Side Library Blogs, presented at the American Library…
Diversity: the research and the lack of progress
Mark WinstonThe purpose of this paper is to address the profession's focus on diversity, including the original research, and analyze the research beyond the profession to understand better…
Smart spaces: creating new instructional space with smart classroom technology
Zhonghong WangThe purpose of the paper is to describe the Long Island University Brooklyn Campus Library's experience with a Smart Space Project. This paper recounts how the library creates new…
User involvement in the Open University library building project
Mary HuntThe purpose of the paper is to show that the Open University library building project was particularly successful for its inclusion of library staff. This was mainly due to the…
Exploring common ground: US Writing Center/Library Collaboration
Mardi MahaffyThe purpose of this paper is to explore how library reference departments and writing centers have extended their services to reach audiences beyond their respective locations…
How safe is your library?
Elisa F. TopperThe paper seeks to draw attention to the fact that libraries need to be on alert about security in the workplace. Management needs to be sure that safety and security policies and…
American Library Association Conference 2007
Linda AshcroftThe purpose of the paper is too provide a flavour of the content of the American Library Association Annual Conference held in Washington DC in June 2007.
ALA 2007: A Tale of Collaboration: The Art of the Picture Book
Diane L. SchreckerThe purpose of this paper is to provide an outline of the 26th Annual Poster sessions held at the American Library Association Annual Conference held in Washington DC in June…