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Ithaka S+R Library Survey 2010 Findings

I had promised myself I would read the Ithaka S+R Library 2010 survey findings this week-end, especially because of the results concerning the choice of e-book format over print, but that was not meant to be. I will still read it; however I also intend to listen in to the planned free webinars for the [...]

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] April 11th, 2011 | Comments Off

Physical Science and Engineering Library closing at UC Davis

Just a bit of sad news, the University of California – Davis decided to close down its Physical Science and Engineering Library. Budget cuts are said to be the reason behind the decision. 400,000 items will be moved to other campus libraries as well as other institutions. The library will close by 2011. The decision [...]

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] September 3rd, 2009 | Comments Off

Another library flash mob

I linked a few months ago to a flash mob at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. More recently, several hundreds of students tried to enter the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga library during finals week. Two nights ago, it the was the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky to be visited by, [...]

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] May 1st, 2009 | Comments Off

Ada Lovelace Day

Today, March 24th, is Ada Lovelace Day. It is an international day that wants to draw attention to women excelling in technology. I would like to highlight two women here that I admire for their technological skills. I also have the pleasure of knowing them personally and, bonus, they’re librarians! Jill Hurst-Wahl is an expert [...]

NewsShow app installed

I’ve added the Google NewsShow app for a spin (right hand column, below the cloud). Let’s see what it comes up with. Not surprinsgly, I specified keywords that have to do with academic/university libraries. Thanks to my DH for his help with the installation.

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] February 6th, 2009 | Comments Off

Issue 7.6 of ACS’ LiveWire newsletter

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] June 10th, 2006 | Comments Off

World’s first computer is 2000 years old?

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] June 8th, 2006 | Comments Off

Library associations support legislation that improves public access to federal scientific research

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] May 10th, 2006 | Comments Off

More on the new IET

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] April 26th, 2006 | Comments Off

New organization for IEE and IIE

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] April 24th, 2006 | Comments Off

ISTL – Fall 2005

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] November 18th, 2005 | Comments Off

AIP hurricane-related help

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] October 6th, 2005 | Comments Off

CSA efforts to help Katrina victims

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] September 19th, 2005 | Comments Off

APS offers help to Katrina affected members

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] September 9th, 2005 | Comments Off

IoP access following Katrina

by Catherine Lavallee-Welch [ Full Article ] September 9th, 2005 | Comments Off

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