http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3723 2013-05-22T15:00:09Z 2013-05-22T15:00:09Z Hutchinson, Barbara Gardner, Melanie Poley, Janet http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3952 2006-12-12T07:04:47Z 2006-12-11T19:51:39Z

Title: NDLA Panel Session III: USAIN White Paper & AgNIC Strategic Planning Report Authors: Hutchinson, Barbara; Gardner, Melanie; Poley, Janet Abstract: Session III: Getting Started. The session included a brief presentation on the recommendations developed in the USAIN White Paper, and the AgNIC Executive Board strategic planning session results; followed by a brainstorming session to help get the National Digital Library for Agriculture initiative started. The brainstorming sessions considered topics such as: what is the role of AgNIC; how will the initiative be funded; how can we involve our international partners; who else should be involved; discussion on the objectives and specific strategies.

2006-12-11T19:51:39Z Merrill, Margaret http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3951 2006-12-12T07:04:45Z 2006-12-11T19:40:49Z

Title: Impact of Globalization on Rural Communities: Social & Economc Impacts Authors: Merrill, Margaret Abstract: Globalization is a hackneyed word and it means different things to different people. For some people globalization is primarily a synonym for global business. Globalization can be viewed as the integration of inputs and outputs into global markets, the sharing of information and knowledge, and the promulgation of rules governing such integration. There are many factors involved in the process of globalization. Transnational corporations are a key factor in the globalization process. The World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank do play a role in the process of globalization. The positive and negative affects of globalization and the groups that resist and support globalization are many. Some of the intense effects of globalization can be seen on rural communities, both in developed and developing countries. Corporate globalization has impacted the rural communities in several ways. These impacts can be categorized into economic, social, political, environmental, and cultural. Of all the rural communities, farmers and rural women are said to be most affected. This panel discussion presents an overview of impacts of globalization on rural communities with special reference to farmers and rural women.

2006-12-11T19:40:49Z Kara, Bill Stewart, Linda Cole, Chris http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3939 2007-12-09T13:58:21Z 2006-12-11T01:11:57Z

Title: Moving to e-Only, Singly and as a Group Authors: Kara, Bill; Stewart, Linda; Cole, Chris Abstract: This proposal is for a panel of three speakers to discuss various aspects and implications for converting to e-only journal access. The panel speakers, Bill Kara (Head, E-Resources & Serials Management at Cornell University), Linda Stewart (Life Sciences Bibliographer, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University) and Chris Cole (Associate Director of Technical Services, National Agricultural Library) discussed ?e-only? from different perspectives. First, Bill Kara discussed the technical services issues, including staffing, ordering, licensing and record keeping for the conversion of a large number journals in the Cornell University Library to e-only subscriptions. Cornell is currently in the second year of a project with a goal to convert 4,000 current journals to e-only access. Linda Stewart then spoke on Mann Library Collection Development?s approach to selecting journals for e-only access, including the criteria for retaining a journal in print and the impact and feedback the Library has received on its project. Chris Cole then looked at the larger issue of increasing e-only for the library community. His work at NAL to identify active print serial titles in agricultural collections, including identifying duplication and the holders of the last or archival copy. With many libraries actively reviewing their collections and the costs both for materials funding and library staffing and space to maintain print along with the electronic versions, this panel explored some of the major issues and concerns as this trend increasingly unfolds at many libraries.

2006-12-11T01:11:57Z Ballantyne, Peter Alvare, Luz Marina http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3757 2006-11-23T07:01:05Z 2006-11-07T19:51:23Z

Title: Information Remix: the next generation of agricultural information Authors: Ballantyne, Peter; Alvare, Luz Marina Abstract: This panel discussed new developments in long standing international services. The topics included the new AGRIS, initiatives by the CGIAR, and the long range plan for IAALD in the professional community.

2006-11-07T19:51:23Z Gardner, Melanie Jenda, Claudine McGeachin, Robert Olsen, Livia Poley, Janet http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3754 2006-11-07T21:47:00Z 2006-11-07T19:04:50Z

Title: Cooperative Agreements to Build Digital Resources Authors: Gardner, Melanie; Jenda, Claudine; McGeachin, Robert; Olsen, Livia; Poley, Janet Abstract: The Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC) is a voluntary alliance of more than 50 institutional partners who collaborate to bring quality agricultural information to Internet users. Over the years, AgNIC partners have tried to identify sources of funding to support the building of quality digital content. In 2004 and again in 2005, the National Agricultural Library (NAL) was able to provide small, one-year cooperative agreements to several AgNIC partners for a variety of content-building projects. These projects were envisioned to provide broad access to valuable information and to have mutual benefit to each participating institution and the National Agricultural Library. The moderated panel session summarized a variety of successful projects funded by the National Agricultural Library / Agricultural Research Service ?mini-grant? cooperative agreement program and encouraged additional participation if future cooperative agreement funding becomes available. * Brief overview describing how the cooperative agreement program originated, the process for submitting proposals, and reporting requirements -Melanie Gardner * Improving Access to USAIN?s State and Agricultural Experiment Station Publications - Claudine Jenda * Digitization of Texas Agricultural Agency Publications in Support of Development of the National Digital Library for Agriculture - Robert McGeachin * Digitizing and Preserving Rare Images of Pathological Disorders of Corn (Zea Mays) and Potato (Solanum tuberosum) - Livia Olsen * Project to Digitize Back Files of the Journal of Rangelands - Jeanne Pfander * Project to Translate into Spanish the "English-only" Terms in the NAL Thesaurus - Janet Poley

2006-11-07T19:04:50Z Kawasaki, Jodee http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3749 2007-12-09T13:43:09Z 2006-11-07T18:12:55Z

Title: Collection Development at Montana State University Authors: Kawasaki, Jodee Abstract: Collection development remains a cornerstone responsibility in academic and research libraries. The actions and methodologies involved in this activity are changing considerably due to factors including the preference for digital information, budget constraints, cooperative collection development, online ordering, and in some cases storage problems. In this dynamic environment, many institutions are examining their collection development policies and selection philosophies. Some libraries have begun exploring key issues such as whether the time has come to stop ?collecting for the ages? and instead primarily focus on the immediate information needs. The panel speakers discussed the innovations and changes they confront in collection development at their institutions.

2006-11-07T18:12:55Z Kesselman, Martin Ruggiero, Andrew http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3747 2007-12-09T13:47:29Z 2006-11-07T17:58:17Z

Title: Open Access Software for Virtual Collaborations on Campus & Beyond Authors: Kesselman, Martin; Ruggiero, Andrew Abstract: With a preponderance of electronic resources readily available as well as technology hardware and infrastructure advancing at a logarithmic pace, the needs for the physical library as a center for research have greatly diminished. Many libraries have moved to the notion of ?library as place,? a welcoming environment for group study, an information commons, and cyber cafes. For those on campus, particularly undergraduates, this new approach has effectively demonstrated increased use of library buildings. Libraries must also be focused on the notion of ?place as library.? The library?s web presence should provide just as welcoming an environment as the library building for faculty, research staff and students. The sciences, in particular, have embraced the Internet for databases, distributed computing, and virtual collaboration where each member of the workgroup can be widely dispersed, beyond a single institution and, in some cases, beyond national borders. The sciences have the greatest infrastructure of both digital resources and the newest technologies. New software products make the leap to virtual collaboration, virtual conferencing, and virtual teamwork seamless. Virtual collaborative activities take place in the digital environment, beyond the geographic constraints of the institution. So, where does the research library fit into this new and emerging model? The speaker shared some examples, with a focus on agriculture and related sciences, of how libraries can make a difference and provide research support services and an infrastructure for information access, dissemination, and preservation in the ever evolving digital environment.

2006-11-07T17:58:17Z Devare, Medha Steinhart, Gail http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3746 2007-12-09T13:38:56Z 2006-11-07T17:46:03Z

Title: Beyond Reference: New Models for Librarian Involvement in Scientific Research Authors: Devare, Medha; Steinhart, Gail Abstract: Science librarians today increasingly serve users whose research is highly dependent on sophisticated information technology. Providing good service to such users not only involves knowledge of a wide variety of technologies and information tools, but also an understanding of the research process itself. Consequently, libraries are increasingly hiring librarians with expertise in the broad subject areas of their stakeholder communities. In addition to providing reference and consultation services, science librarians? responsibilities may potentially include specialized instruction, non-traditional outreach, and work on special projects to facilitate the research process. The participants on this panel briefly described their varied responsibilities and non-traditional roles, and invited discussion on the topic of librarian involvement in scientific research.

2006-11-07T17:46:03Z Clark, Katie http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3745 2007-12-09T13:44:42Z 2006-11-07T17:41:14Z

Title: Building A Digital Infrastructure: UR Research Authors: Clark, Katie Abstract: With a preponderance of electronic resources readily available as well as technology hardware and infrastructure advancing at a logarithmic pace, the needs for the physical library as a center for research have greatly diminished. Many libraries have moved to the notion of ?library as place,? a welcoming environment for group study, an information commons, and cyber cafes. For those on campus, particularly undergraduates, this new approach has effectively demonstrated increased use of library buildings. Libraries must also be focused on the notion of ?place as library.? The library?s web presence should provide just as welcoming an environment as the library building for faculty, research staff and students. The sciences, in particular, have embraced the Internet for databases, distributed computing, and virtual collaboration where each member of the workgroup can be widely dispersed, beyond a single institution and, in some cases, beyond national borders. The sciences have the greatest infrastructure of both digital resources and the newest technologies. New software products make the leap to virtual collaboration, virtual conferencing, and virtual teamwork seamless. Virtual collaborative activities take place in the digital environment, beyond the geographic constraints of the institution. So, where does the research library fit into this new and emerging model? The speaker shared some examples, with a focus on agriculture and related sciences, of how libraries can make a difference and provide research support services and an infrastructure for information access, dissemination, and preservation in the ever evolving digital environment.

2006-11-07T17:41:14Z Saylor, John http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3736 2007-12-09T12:24:48Z 2006-11-07T03:31:04Z

Title: Collection Development in Academic Libraries Authors: Saylor, John Abstract: Collection development remains a cornerstone responsibility in academic and research libraries. The actions and methodologies involved in this activity are changing considerably due to factors including the preference for digital information, budget constraints, cooperative collection development, online ordering, and in some cases storage problems. In this dynamic environment, many institutions are examining their collection development policies and selection philosophies. Some libraries have begun exploring key issues such as whether the time has come to stop ?collecting for the ages? and instead primarily focus on the immediate information needs. The panel speakers discussed the innovations and changes they confront in collection development at their institutions.

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