CFP: Book in Art and Science
Society for the History of Authorship, Reading & Publishing
19th Annual Conference
The Book in Art & Science
Washington, DC
14 July - 17 July, 2011
CALL FOR PAPERS
Submissions are invited for the nineteenth annual conference of the Society for the History of Authorship, Reading & Publishing (SHARP) to be held in Washington, DC, Thursday, 14 July through Sunday, 17 July 2011. The sponsors of the conference are the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, the Library of Congress, the Folger Shakespeare Library and Institute, and the Corcoran College of Art + Design.
Evoking Washington's status as an artistic and scientific center, "The Book in Art & Science" is a theme open to multiple interpretations. Besides prompting considerations of the book as a force in either art or science or the two fields working in tandem, it also encourages examinations of the scientific text; the book as a work of art; the art and science of manuscript, print, or digital textual production; the role of censorship and politics in the creation, production, distribution, or reception of particular scientific or artistic texts; the relationship between the verbal and the visual in works of art or science; art and science titles from the standpoint of publishing history or the histories of specific publishers; and much more. As always, proposals dealing with any aspect of book history are welcome.
Sessions will be 90 minutes in length, including three twenty-minute papers and a discussion period. In addition, the program committee will consider proposals for sessions using other formats, for example, roundtables or demonstrations of resources and methods. We encourage proposals for fully constituted panels, but we also welcome proposals for individual papers. While SHARP membership is not required to submit a proposal, all presenters must be members of SHARP before the registration deadline for the conference.
The deadline for both panels and individual proposals is 30 November 2010. Proposals for panels should list the session chair and names of participants along with abstracts for each talk. All abstracts should be no more than 400 words. The program committee will determine which proposals to accept and will notify proposers about its decision.
SHARP has allotted $5,000 to fund 7 to 10 travel grants to help scholars with limited funds attend the conference. Grants typically will not exceed $500, although one or two awards may be slightly higher if circumstances warrant. Scholars interested in being considered for such grants should complete the appropriate section of the proposal form.
For more information - visit:
http://sharpweb.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=360&Itemid=62&phpMyAdmin=1326493665cf5bcaf15cc4e30ad5ea2c&lang=en
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Call for Chapters: The Psychology of Librarianship
Call for Chapters: The Psychology of Librarianship
Edited by Leanne VandeCreek, Lynn Gullickson, and H. Stephen Wright
To be published by Scarecrow Press
The Psychology of Librarianship will be a collection of scholarly essays examining the psychological aspects of library work and the profession of librarianship. This will be the first book-length, in-depth study of the psychological implications and underpinnings of the library profession. Although there have been occasional articles about the psychological dimensions of library work (especially in regard to job stress), and a few theses that study specific issues (such as training) in detail, there has never been a book that attempts a broader and more comprehensive examination of this topic.
Psychology is a factor in virtually every aspect of librarianship. Beyond the expected psychological issues inherent in any organization, there are psychological dimensions that are unique to library work. The
Psychology of Librarianship will address both of these: how traditional organizational psychology applies to librarianship, and how library work involves unique psychological situations.
Potential contributors will be encouraged to submit scholarly papers that are supported by citations to appropriate literature; some topics may require original psychological research. Papers consisting
primarily of anecdotes, or which draw mainly on the personal experiences of the author, are discouraged.
Possible chapter topics may include, but are not limited to:
· Why people choose to become librarians
· Managing conflict among librarians
· Generational conflicts: old-school librarians and "geeks"
· Fear and insecurity in the library
· Recognizing and dealing with personality disorders
· Perfectionism vs. the "good enough" syndrome
· The repercussions of technological and organizational fads
· Substance abuse in the library profession
· The self-image of librarians: stereotypes and overcompensation
· The psychology and pathology of collecting
· We'll change it back once he's gone: managing administrators
· Technological change: stresses and resistance
· Bibliographic essay on previous studies of the psychological aspects of librarianship
· Librarians and library users: relationship dynamics
· Bunker mentality: librarians in a defensive posture
Proposals for chapters must be submitted by October 15, 2010. Authors whose proposals are accepted will be notified by November 15, 2010; completed chapters are due by June 1, 2011.
Please send proposals and questions to any of the editors:
Leanne VandeCreek, lvandecreek@niu.edu
Lynn Gullickson, lynn.gullickson@wheaton.edu
H. Stephen Wright, hswright@niu.edu
Edited by Leanne VandeCreek, Lynn Gullickson, and H. Stephen Wright
To be published by Scarecrow Press
The Psychology of Librarianship will be a collection of scholarly essays examining the psychological aspects of library work and the profession of librarianship. This will be the first book-length, in-depth study of the psychological implications and underpinnings of the library profession. Although there have been occasional articles about the psychological dimensions of library work (especially in regard to job stress), and a few theses that study specific issues (such as training) in detail, there has never been a book that attempts a broader and more comprehensive examination of this topic.
Psychology is a factor in virtually every aspect of librarianship. Beyond the expected psychological issues inherent in any organization, there are psychological dimensions that are unique to library work. The
Psychology of Librarianship will address both of these: how traditional organizational psychology applies to librarianship, and how library work involves unique psychological situations.
Potential contributors will be encouraged to submit scholarly papers that are supported by citations to appropriate literature; some topics may require original psychological research. Papers consisting
primarily of anecdotes, or which draw mainly on the personal experiences of the author, are discouraged.
Possible chapter topics may include, but are not limited to:
· Why people choose to become librarians
· Managing conflict among librarians
· Generational conflicts: old-school librarians and "geeks"
· Fear and insecurity in the library
· Recognizing and dealing with personality disorders
· Perfectionism vs. the "good enough" syndrome
· The repercussions of technological and organizational fads
· Substance abuse in the library profession
· The self-image of librarians: stereotypes and overcompensation
· The psychology and pathology of collecting
· We'll change it back once he's gone: managing administrators
· Technological change: stresses and resistance
· Bibliographic essay on previous studies of the psychological aspects of librarianship
· Librarians and library users: relationship dynamics
· Bunker mentality: librarians in a defensive posture
Proposals for chapters must be submitted by October 15, 2010. Authors whose proposals are accepted will be notified by November 15, 2010; completed chapters are due by June 1, 2011.
Please send proposals and questions to any of the editors:
Leanne VandeCreek, lvandecreek@niu.edu
Lynn Gullickson, lynn.gullickson@wheaton.edu
H. Stephen Wright, hswright@niu.edu
CFP: NASIG 26th Annual Conference
CFP: NASIG 26th Annual Conference
NASIG 26th Annual Conference
Gateway to Collaboration
June 2-5, 2011
St. Louis, Missouri
The 2011 Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for preconference, vision, strategy, and tactics sessions.
The program planners are interested in hearing from publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the field of serials and electronic resources about issues relating to scholarly communication, publishing, and resource acquisition, management, and discovery. Proposals based on emerging trends, case studies, and descriptive and experimental research findings are encouraged.
To propose a program or idea, please use the online form http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NASIG2011
. This Call for Proposals will close on September 17, 2010.
Please note the following:
* The Program Planning Committee reviews all submitted proposals and hopes to notify applicants of the status of their proposals in December 2010.
* The Program Planning Committee welcomes proposals that are still in the formative stages, and may work with potential presenters to focus their proposals further.
* Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the presentation. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, programs should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution.
* Time management issues generally limit each session to two speakers for Tactics sessions or three speakers for Strategy sessions. Panels of four (4) or more speakers must be discussed in advance with the Program Planning Committee (prog-plan@nasig.org)
* Proposals may be accepted as a different type of session than was originally suggested; this decision is the purview of the Program Planning Committee.
* NASIG has a reimbursement policy for conference speakers whose organizations do not cover expenses.
Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Anne Mitchell and Michael Hanson, at: prog-plan@nasig.org.
NASIG 26th Annual Conference
Gateway to Collaboration
June 2-5, 2011
St. Louis, Missouri
The 2011 Program Planning Committee (PPC) invites proposals for preconference, vision, strategy, and tactics sessions.
The program planners are interested in hearing from publishers, vendors, librarians, and others in the field of serials and electronic resources about issues relating to scholarly communication, publishing, and resource acquisition, management, and discovery. Proposals based on emerging trends, case studies, and descriptive and experimental research findings are encouraged.
To propose a program or idea, please use the online form http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NASIG2011
. This Call for Proposals will close on September 17, 2010.
Please note the following:
* The Program Planning Committee reviews all submitted proposals and hopes to notify applicants of the status of their proposals in December 2010.
* The Program Planning Committee welcomes proposals that are still in the formative stages, and may work with potential presenters to focus their proposals further.
* Proposals should name any particular products or services that are integral to the content of the presentation. However, as a matter of NASIG policy, programs should not be used as a venue to promote or attack any product, service, or institution.
* Time management issues generally limit each session to two speakers for Tactics sessions or three speakers for Strategy sessions. Panels of four (4) or more speakers must be discussed in advance with the Program Planning Committee (prog-plan@nasig.org)
* Proposals may be accepted as a different type of session than was originally suggested; this decision is the purview of the Program Planning Committee.
* NASIG has a reimbursement policy for conference speakers whose organizations do not cover expenses.
Inquiries may be sent to the PPC co-chairs, Anne Mitchell and Michael Hanson, at: prog-plan@nasig.org.
Free pizza event today backs charity seeking Pepsi grant
Just one example of how Charities are promoting themselves in Pepsi Refresh.
Free pizza event today backs charity seeking Pepsi grant: "Volunteers will be at Tour de Pizza, 212 37th Ave N., St Petersburg, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. Anyone who comes in and votes for Hannah's Hope via cell phone or laptop will receive a free slice of pizza, courtesy of owner Matt McClellan.
If Hannah's Hope wins the Pepsi Challenge, the money will fund a clinical trial for treatment for GAN."
Free pizza event today backs charity seeking Pepsi grant: "Volunteers will be at Tour de Pizza, 212 37th Ave N., St Petersburg, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today. Anyone who comes in and votes for Hannah's Hope via cell phone or laptop will receive a free slice of pizza, courtesy of owner Matt McClellan.
If Hannah's Hope wins the Pepsi Challenge, the money will fund a clinical trial for treatment for GAN."
Call for Editor: CJILS: Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science
Call for Editor: CJILS: Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science
http://www.cais-acsi.ca/cfe_cjils.htm
Applications are invited for the editorship of CJILS
The Canadian Association for Information Science is requesting applications from individuals seeking consideration to become the next editor of CJILS.
The official term of the position is open and will be negotiated between the candidate and the CAIS Board. It is hoped that the editor will be able to serve for at least three years. The position will commence in January 2011.
Scope of Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science
CJILS is dedicated to publishing articles on all aspects of information and library science with the purpose of contributing to the advancement of information and library science in Canada. The journal is concerned with research findings, understanding the issues in the field, and understanding the history, economics, and technology of information systems and services, and human information behaviour. The journal publishes research papers, scholarly opinion papers, reviews of research, brief communications, information about significant library and information science (LIS) research activities within Canada, and reviews of books and other media. Papers are selected by a process of peer review, with usually two independent, double-blind reviews of each paper. Submissions in both English and French are received. Each volume of CJILS is comprised of four issues, with an occasional single-topic issue. CJILS is published in print, and as of volume 34, 2010, is published online with ProjectMUSE.
Editorial Role
The Editor is responsible for all aspects of publication associated with maintaining CJILS as the premier journal of its kind presenting perspectives on all aspects of Library and Information Science. The Editor is committed to making sure that the journal maintains its reputation to publish the best manuscripts in these areas. The Editor is responsible for the selection and substantive editing of journal contents, for four issues per year.
Editorial Duties
* Serve as Chair of the Journal’s Editorial Board ("the Board").
* Liaise with the University of Toronto Press (“the Press”).
* In partnership with the Board, define the overall strategic direction for the journal.
* Provide leadership to achieve the goals determined by that strategic direction.
* Actively solicit manuscripts for the journal.
* Serve as the primary liaison to authors.
* Conduct initial screening of all manuscripts and forward those that meet criteria to selected reviewers.
* Optional: solicit a themed issue or annual monograph.
* Optional: Write an Editorial for an issue.
* Optional: Secure a Guest Editorial for an issue.
* Work with Board to recruit and select editorial reviewers.
* Work with authors to revise manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments and Editor’s own recommendations for improvement (e.g., clarity, development of ideas, scholarly accuracy, overall quality, and compliance with publication guidelines).
* Return rejected manuscripts with a constructive form letter to authors.
* Address problems that arise from time to time, such as resolving charges of plagiarism and helping to keep Board members energized.
* Stay current on the progress of submissions and coordinate journal production with the Press to ensure four full issues per year on a regular production schedule.
* Develop ancillary materials such as style guidelines for authors, solicitation requests from authors, and use of journal in teaching.
* Report annually to the Canadian Association for Information Science.
Qualification and Requirements of Candidates
The Editor of CJILS must possess the following attributes:
* Hold a faculty position and be active in the scholarly community.
* Have published regularly in comparable scholarly journals
* Be willing to dedicate regular time each week to this role.
* Have (or be able to secure) support staff able to dedicate one or two hours per week to supporting this role.
Term
The Editor will serve for the term as negotiated with the CAIS Board which will be renewable for a second term at the discretion of the CAIS Board. The term may be terminated by the CAIS Board at any time should the Editor fail to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above.
Search Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by the CAIS Board immediately after the deadline submission date.
Application
Interested individuals should submit an application to CAIS by September 1st. The application should include:
1. A Vision Statement: Set forth your goals and plans for the content of CJILS. This may include an assessment of the current strengths, weaknesses, or gaps that you plan to address and how you will implement your plan.
2. Editor Background Information: Your name, affiliation, and other relevant information. Describe your qualifications for the job. Give evidence of your ability to provide sound judgment and guidance to potential authors. Please include a vita or resume.
3. Institutional Support: It is important that you consider and address the feasibility of serving as editor in light of the resources likely to be available to you. University of Toronto Press Journals does not pay for office space or release time. Since the support offered by different institutions varies widely, you are encouraged to discuss your application with your University as necessary in order to ensure the feasibility of your application.
Applications (as described above) should be no more than five pages (excluding vitae) and should be sent by September 1, 2010 to:
Canadian Association for Information Science
c/o Nadia Caidi, President
Faculty of Information
140 St. George St. #646
Toronto, ON. M5S 3G6
Email: nadia.caidi@utoronto.ca
Tel: (416) 978-4664
Fax: (416) 971-1399
http://www.cais-acsi.ca/cfe_cjils.htm
Applications are invited for the editorship of CJILS
The Canadian Association for Information Science is requesting applications from individuals seeking consideration to become the next editor of CJILS.
The official term of the position is open and will be negotiated between the candidate and the CAIS Board. It is hoped that the editor will be able to serve for at least three years. The position will commence in January 2011.
Scope of Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science
CJILS is dedicated to publishing articles on all aspects of information and library science with the purpose of contributing to the advancement of information and library science in Canada. The journal is concerned with research findings, understanding the issues in the field, and understanding the history, economics, and technology of information systems and services, and human information behaviour. The journal publishes research papers, scholarly opinion papers, reviews of research, brief communications, information about significant library and information science (LIS) research activities within Canada, and reviews of books and other media. Papers are selected by a process of peer review, with usually two independent, double-blind reviews of each paper. Submissions in both English and French are received. Each volume of CJILS is comprised of four issues, with an occasional single-topic issue. CJILS is published in print, and as of volume 34, 2010, is published online with ProjectMUSE.
Editorial Role
The Editor is responsible for all aspects of publication associated with maintaining CJILS as the premier journal of its kind presenting perspectives on all aspects of Library and Information Science. The Editor is committed to making sure that the journal maintains its reputation to publish the best manuscripts in these areas. The Editor is responsible for the selection and substantive editing of journal contents, for four issues per year.
Editorial Duties
* Serve as Chair of the Journal’s Editorial Board ("the Board").
* Liaise with the University of Toronto Press (“the Press”).
* In partnership with the Board, define the overall strategic direction for the journal.
* Provide leadership to achieve the goals determined by that strategic direction.
* Actively solicit manuscripts for the journal.
* Serve as the primary liaison to authors.
* Conduct initial screening of all manuscripts and forward those that meet criteria to selected reviewers.
* Optional: solicit a themed issue or annual monograph.
* Optional: Write an Editorial for an issue.
* Optional: Secure a Guest Editorial for an issue.
* Work with Board to recruit and select editorial reviewers.
* Work with authors to revise manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments and Editor’s own recommendations for improvement (e.g., clarity, development of ideas, scholarly accuracy, overall quality, and compliance with publication guidelines).
* Return rejected manuscripts with a constructive form letter to authors.
* Address problems that arise from time to time, such as resolving charges of plagiarism and helping to keep Board members energized.
* Stay current on the progress of submissions and coordinate journal production with the Press to ensure four full issues per year on a regular production schedule.
* Develop ancillary materials such as style guidelines for authors, solicitation requests from authors, and use of journal in teaching.
* Report annually to the Canadian Association for Information Science.
Qualification and Requirements of Candidates
The Editor of CJILS must possess the following attributes:
* Hold a faculty position and be active in the scholarly community.
* Have published regularly in comparable scholarly journals
* Be willing to dedicate regular time each week to this role.
* Have (or be able to secure) support staff able to dedicate one or two hours per week to supporting this role.
Term
The Editor will serve for the term as negotiated with the CAIS Board which will be renewable for a second term at the discretion of the CAIS Board. The term may be terminated by the CAIS Board at any time should the Editor fail to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above.
Search Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by the CAIS Board immediately after the deadline submission date.
Application
Interested individuals should submit an application to CAIS by September 1st. The application should include:
1. A Vision Statement: Set forth your goals and plans for the content of CJILS. This may include an assessment of the current strengths, weaknesses, or gaps that you plan to address and how you will implement your plan.
2. Editor Background Information: Your name, affiliation, and other relevant information. Describe your qualifications for the job. Give evidence of your ability to provide sound judgment and guidance to potential authors. Please include a vita or resume.
3. Institutional Support: It is important that you consider and address the feasibility of serving as editor in light of the resources likely to be available to you. University of Toronto Press Journals does not pay for office space or release time. Since the support offered by different institutions varies widely, you are encouraged to discuss your application with your University as necessary in order to ensure the feasibility of your application.
Applications (as described above) should be no more than five pages (excluding vitae) and should be sent by September 1, 2010 to:
Canadian Association for Information Science
c/o Nadia Caidi, President
Faculty of Information
140 St. George St. #646
Toronto, ON. M5S 3G6
Email: nadia.caidi@utoronto.ca
Tel: (416) 978-4664
Fax: (416) 971-1399
CFP: Sustainable Museums
CFP: Sustainable Museums
Call for Papers Sustainable Museums: Strategies for the 21st Century
We’re inviting submissions for a series of concise case studies to be included in our forthcoming book, Sustainable Museums: Strategies for the 21st Century, scheduled for publication in November.
Written by sustainability expert Rachel Madan – who as the Director of Greener Museums has worked with many US and UK organisations including Tate, the (UK Government’s) Department of Culture Media & Sport, National Museums Liverpool and the National Library of Scotland – Sustainable Museums will provide a system which enables museum professionals to start making changes that are both transformational and lasting. Its approach aims to help create museums which are resilient, confident and secure in their approach to sustainability.
We wish to include a range of international case studies in this publication and welcome submissions including, but not limited to, the following issues/themes, especially where these reflect new, innovative and successful practice:
• Leadership on sustainability from senior management, including the Director and Trustees.
• The ability of staff members to influence policy on sustainability.
• The activities of “green champions”.
• How sustainability is effectively managed within the organisation.
• How sustainability performance is assessed, and data collected and reported.
• How your museum’s sustainability strategy was developed.
• How your museum has set and achieved targets and milestones related to sustainability.
• How your museum has created policies and plans to support your efforts to improve sustainability.
• How your museum effectively communicates internally on sustainability.
• How your museum effectively communicates externally on sustainability.
• Other successful and innovative initiatives in the field of sustainablity.
Please initially submit an abstract (up to 300 words) and a biographical note (up to 150 words) by 12 September 2010. Invitations to submit a full case study will be notified by 17 September.
Final case studies should be between 500 – 750 words and may include images. The deadline date for submission will be 10 October 2010. Contributors will receive a complimentary copy of the book and a discount on additional copies.
Please send your abstract to both the publishers, MuseumsEtc, books@museumsetc.com and the author, Rachel Madan support@greenermuseums.org.
Graeme Farnell
MuseumsEtc
8 Albany Street
Edinburgh EH1§ 3QB
UK
T: 0845 299 7607
Email: books@museumsetc.com
Visit the website at http://www.museumsetc.com/?p=3313
Call for Papers Sustainable Museums: Strategies for the 21st Century
We’re inviting submissions for a series of concise case studies to be included in our forthcoming book, Sustainable Museums: Strategies for the 21st Century, scheduled for publication in November.
Written by sustainability expert Rachel Madan – who as the Director of Greener Museums has worked with many US and UK organisations including Tate, the (UK Government’s) Department of Culture Media & Sport, National Museums Liverpool and the National Library of Scotland – Sustainable Museums will provide a system which enables museum professionals to start making changes that are both transformational and lasting. Its approach aims to help create museums which are resilient, confident and secure in their approach to sustainability.
We wish to include a range of international case studies in this publication and welcome submissions including, but not limited to, the following issues/themes, especially where these reflect new, innovative and successful practice:
• Leadership on sustainability from senior management, including the Director and Trustees.
• The ability of staff members to influence policy on sustainability.
• The activities of “green champions”.
• How sustainability is effectively managed within the organisation.
• How sustainability performance is assessed, and data collected and reported.
• How your museum’s sustainability strategy was developed.
• How your museum has set and achieved targets and milestones related to sustainability.
• How your museum has created policies and plans to support your efforts to improve sustainability.
• How your museum effectively communicates internally on sustainability.
• How your museum effectively communicates externally on sustainability.
• Other successful and innovative initiatives in the field of sustainablity.
Please initially submit an abstract (up to 300 words) and a biographical note (up to 150 words) by 12 September 2010. Invitations to submit a full case study will be notified by 17 September.
Final case studies should be between 500 – 750 words and may include images. The deadline date for submission will be 10 October 2010. Contributors will receive a complimentary copy of the book and a discount on additional copies.
Please send your abstract to both the publishers, MuseumsEtc, books@museumsetc.com and the author, Rachel Madan support@greenermuseums.org.
Graeme Farnell
MuseumsEtc
8 Albany Street
Edinburgh EH1§ 3QB
UK
T: 0845 299 7607
Email: books@museumsetc.com
Visit the website at http://www.museumsetc.com/?p=3313
Him Tarzan. Him Chameleon!
A new species of chameleon has been described from a tiny patch of forest in Madagascar. That in itself is not big news, as the island's herpetofauna is a long way from complete (one authority reports he has an estimated 100 new species of frogs awaiting formal description.) But its German discoverers hope the name Calumma tarzan will help make this lizard a "poster species" drawing attention to the island's diversity and the need for better habitat conservation. Lead author of the formal descriptive paper, Philip-Sebastian Gehring, said, "The Tarzan chameleon is going to use his celebrity name to promote protection for this last patch of forest."
THANKS TO Beth Buczinsky, author of a cool nature blog I had not known about until now (see title link), for posting this on the Web.
THANKS TO Beth Buczinsky, author of a cool nature blog I had not known about until now (see title link), for posting this on the Web.
IoF rewrites outdated electronic media code of practice - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
IoF rewrites outdated electronic media code of practice - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The Institute of Fundraising is forming a working party to revise and expand its electronic media code of practice by summer 2011, ten years after its first draft.
The working party will comprise experienced fundraisers “at the cutting edge of new technology in their areas” and will expand the code to “ensure that it applies to all types of fundraising through electronic media”."
The working party will comprise experienced fundraisers “at the cutting edge of new technology in their areas” and will expand the code to “ensure that it applies to all types of fundraising through electronic media”."
eBay microdonation scheme raises �2.5m so far - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
eBay microdonation scheme raises �2.5m so far - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "eBay’s ‘Give at Checkout’ scheme, which gives buyers the option to add a small charitable donation when making purchases, has raised �2.54m since it was launched in November 2008.
The website has revealed that up to May 2010 the functionality, which allows users to add a donation of �1, �2 or �5 to their order, has benefited 533 charities, 57 of which have received more than �10,000 each."
The website has revealed that up to May 2010 the functionality, which allows users to add a donation of �1, �2 or �5 to their order, has benefited 533 charities, 57 of which have received more than �10,000 each."
Sirona Unveils New Exclusive Material, VITABLOCS® RealLife®, at the CEREC® 25th Anniversary Celebration in Las Vegas
VITABLOCS RealLife® Feature Dentin Core with a Complementing Enamel Coat for Natural Esthetics Right from the Milling Machine
Long Island City, NY (August 28th, 2010) – Sirona Dental Systems (Nasdaq: SIRO) announced the availability of new VITABLOCS RealLife at the CEREC 25th Anniversary Celebration, a milestone event celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its CEREC CAD/CAM system.
VITABLOCS RealLife are the first and only all-ceramic blocks that incorporate a unique, spherically curved dentin core with a complementing enamel coat within the block. The layered structure of VITABLOCS RealLife effectively simulates the optical characteristics of natural teeth.
Used in conjunction with Sirona’s new V3.80 software, VITABLOCS RealLife provide the dentist or laboratory technician with virtually unlimited options for designing anterior restorations of unsurpassed esthetic quality.
With a few simple clicks of the mouse to define labial wall thickness, the V3.80 software directs the milling machine to automatically position the VITABLOCS® RealLife block on the enamel-dentin border of the block, thus reducing milling time while simultaneously achieving a perfect shade effect with the correct ratio of dentin and enamel.
Only VITABLOCS RealLife have the ability to reproduce the desired shade effect in regard to translucency, chroma, and lightness. What’s more, The V3.80 software allows the dentist or lab technician to quickly and easily change the position of the restoration in the block as needed to reproduce very fine shade nuances, which can be verified on-screen before milling begins.
The result is a finished, highly esthetic restoration that is ready to be seated directly upon removal from the milling machine, with no need for additional characterization, staining, or individualization steps.
VITABLOCS RealLife is a registered trademark of VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co.
CFP: Digitization of Cultural Heritage Collections
CFP: Digitization of Cultural Heritage Collections
Microform & Imaging Review is a journal that includes articles about digital and microform (microfilm/microfiche) technologies and collections. Although not peer-reviewed, the journal reaches an international audience, and articles are published soon after submission. Sample articles are available at: http://www.reference-global.com/toc/mfir/38/1
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Case studies of innovative digitization projects (use of specialized digitization equipment, web 2.0 features, etc.)
- Digitization and/or microfilm projects in Africa, Asia, or South America
- Digital preservation
- Microfilm as a component of a digitization project (e.g., as a preservation format)
Please email queries and proposals to the journal editor:
Ken Middleton
Editor, Microform & Imaging Review
Box 013, Walker Library
Middle Tennessee State Univ.
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
(615) 904-8524
ken.middlet@gmail.com
Microform & Imaging Review is a journal that includes articles about digital and microform (microfilm/microfiche) technologies and collections. Although not peer-reviewed, the journal reaches an international audience, and articles are published soon after submission. Sample articles are available at: http://www.reference-global.com/toc/mfir/38/1
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Case studies of innovative digitization projects (use of specialized digitization equipment, web 2.0 features, etc.)
- Digitization and/or microfilm projects in Africa, Asia, or South America
- Digital preservation
- Microfilm as a component of a digitization project (e.g., as a preservation format)
Please email queries and proposals to the journal editor:
Ken Middleton
Editor, Microform & Imaging Review
Box 013, Walker Library
Middle Tennessee State Univ.
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
(615) 904-8524
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Monday, August 30, 2010
System Center Configuration Manager. vNext Beta. Part 2
Hi
A example with the vnexttest.local and a windows wxp client.
Thank you Marta. It is my colleague who is the master in System Center.
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Bizarre new catfish from Peru
Loren Coleman and company at Cryptomundo have scooped me twice today on new species. Good for you, Loren.
This one, from a remote section of the Amazon in Peru, is really something. It's a big (looks 60cm or more?) armored catfish with outsized fins and a specialized vegetarian diet: it eats mainly wood that has fallen into the river. It has unusually-shaped teeth for scraping wood. Its other dietary item? The droppings of other catfish. Paulo Petry of the Nature Conservancy gets the credit for this find, which joins nine previously known species in the genus Panaque.
This one, from a remote section of the Amazon in Peru, is really something. It's a big (looks 60cm or more?) armored catfish with outsized fins and a specialized vegetarian diet: it eats mainly wood that has fallen into the river. It has unusually-shaped teeth for scraping wood. Its other dietary item? The droppings of other catfish. Paulo Petry of the Nature Conservancy gets the credit for this find, which joins nine previously known species in the genus Panaque.
New species of turtle from southeastern U.S.
The Pearl River, which flows through Mississippi and Alabama, is famous as a possible habitat for surviving ivory-billed woodpeckers. It is also, though, home to the pearl map turtle, a new species. Northern Arizona University scientists have identified the animal as new based on geographic range, appearance, and DNA, and tagged it as Graptemys pearlensis. A good reminder that not all new species come from remote undeveloped places: some are right underfoot from an American perspective.
Farewell, astronaut Bill Lenoir
William Lenoir has passed away at 71. He was a backup crew member for Skylab, an engineer who worked on the Shuttle and on solar power satellites, and the flight engineer on the first operational Space Shuttle mission. Bill served two stints at the company I work with in my day job, Booz Allen Hamilton, with a timeout to be an Associate Administrator of NASA under Richard Truly. I can't recall that I ever met Bill, but I humbly suggest a rule I think all civilizations should take to heart: Explorers should be honored.
Ad Astra, Bill.
Ad Astra, Bill.
CFP: Michigan Innovative Users Group Meeting
CFP: Michigan Innovative Users Group Meeting
Presentation and Forum (Birds of a feather) Proposal Deadline: September 3, 2010.
Michigan Innovative Users Group invites you to present your ideas, experiences and views on various modules of the Innovative system at our October 15 meeting.
- Sessions might include presentations, demonstrations or panel discussions.
- Forums (Birds of a Feather) can be discussions on a particular topic, module or issue(s).
Presentations for all levels across all library type and Millennium modules are encouraged and welcomed. This is an outstanding opportunity to share the insights you've gained or assess the potential for a possible lUG presentation.
Here are some topics suggested by our members from the last MIUG survey:
- Statistics reports from Millennium.
- Webpac modifications and customization.
- Millennium and authority control.
- MarcEdit and millennium cataloging.
- New release info from the Annual Conference.
- Web refresh service.
- Advanced keyword setup.
- System security and auditing.
- Heading reports.
- Catalog inventory with or without the inventory module.
- cleaning up collection and catalog post inventory.
Please use the proposal submission form located on the MIUG website:
http://www.miug.org/proposal.html
Thanks,
Dao
Dao Rong Gong
Libraries, Michigan State University
100 Library
East Lansing 48824
517-884-0884
gongd@mail.lib.msu.edu
Presentation and Forum (Birds of a feather) Proposal Deadline: September 3, 2010.
Michigan Innovative Users Group invites you to present your ideas, experiences and views on various modules of the Innovative system at our October 15 meeting.
- Sessions might include presentations, demonstrations or panel discussions.
- Forums (Birds of a Feather) can be discussions on a particular topic, module or issue(s).
Presentations for all levels across all library type and Millennium modules are encouraged and welcomed. This is an outstanding opportunity to share the insights you've gained or assess the potential for a possible lUG presentation.
Here are some topics suggested by our members from the last MIUG survey:
- Statistics reports from Millennium.
- Webpac modifications and customization.
- Millennium and authority control.
- MarcEdit and millennium cataloging.
- New release info from the Annual Conference.
- Web refresh service.
- Advanced keyword setup.
- System security and auditing.
- Heading reports.
- Catalog inventory with or without the inventory module.
- cleaning up collection and catalog post inventory.
Please use the proposal submission form located on the MIUG website:
http://www.miug.org/proposal.html
Thanks,
Dao
Dao Rong Gong
Libraries, Michigan State University
100 Library
East Lansing 48824
517-884-0884
gongd@mail.lib.msu.edu
Call for Paper/Panel Proposals for the Collecting, Collectibles, ollectors and Collections Area
Call for Paper/Panel Proposals for the Collecting, Collectibles, ollectors and Collections Area at PCA/ACA & Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Associations Joint Conference
April 20-23, 2011
San Antonio, TX
http://www.swtxpca.org/
Proposal submission deadline: December 15, 2010
Conference hotel: Marriott River center San Antonio
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205 USA
Phone: 1-210-223-1000
Proposals for individual presentations are being accepted for the Collecting, Collectibles, Collectors, Collections Area and related topics. We also seek proposals for entire panels as well as roundtable discussions concerning Collecting, Collectibles, Collectors, and Collections. Some areas of consideration include, but are not limited to:
• Collections/Collecting/Collectors/collectibles in popular culture
• Collections in libraries, archives or museums
• Collections/Collecting/Collectibles in Science Fiction and Fantasy
• Personal Collections
• Folk Art Collections and Collectibles
• Collections and collectors in literature, film, theatre
• The history of collecting
• Early American collections and Americana
• Collections of Native American, African American, Asian American, and Latina/o cultures(and others)
• Private or public collections
• The impulse to collect.
• Collecting and political correctness.
• Legal issues regarding collecting/collections.
• The business of collecting - buying and selling, mediating value - the dealer, the picker, the agent.
• The impact of the Internet (including eBay and like sites) on collecting.
• Relationships between collectors and curators.
• Collecting as community activity.
• Collecting as scholarship.
• Collectors' organizations (car clubs, stamp clubs, costume jewelry collectors' groups, etc.), their functions, their controversies.
• What is an "authentic" collectible?
• Collecting the immaterial (places, memories, people, websites, words, etc.)
Scholars, artists, curators, and other professionals are encouraged to participate. Graduate students are welcome, with award opportunities for the best graduate papers. Please visit the organization website for more information about this conference. http://www.swtxpca.org/. Papers should be approximately 20 minutes long (8-10 pages) and should be original works of scholarship that have not been presented or published elsewhere. Proposals for entire panels should include 3-4 presentations/papers. Roundtables should be approximately 90 minutes long. Please send 200-250 word abstracts for papers, panels, and roundtables, to the Area Chair below, by December 15 2010.
Kathrin Dodds
Collecting, Collectibles, Collectors and Collections Area Chair
Kathrin.dodds@ttu.edu
http://www.swtxpca.org/
April 20-23, 2011
San Antonio, TX
http://www.swtxpca.org/
Proposal submission deadline: December 15, 2010
Conference hotel: Marriott River center San Antonio
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205 USA
Phone: 1-210-223-1000
Proposals for individual presentations are being accepted for the Collecting, Collectibles, Collectors, Collections Area and related topics. We also seek proposals for entire panels as well as roundtable discussions concerning Collecting, Collectibles, Collectors, and Collections. Some areas of consideration include, but are not limited to:
• Collections/Collecting/Collectors/collectibles in popular culture
• Collections in libraries, archives or museums
• Collections/Collecting/Collectibles in Science Fiction and Fantasy
• Personal Collections
• Folk Art Collections and Collectibles
• Collections and collectors in literature, film, theatre
• The history of collecting
• Early American collections and Americana
• Collections of Native American, African American, Asian American, and Latina/o cultures(and others)
• Private or public collections
• The impulse to collect.
• Collecting and political correctness.
• Legal issues regarding collecting/collections.
• The business of collecting - buying and selling, mediating value - the dealer, the picker, the agent.
• The impact of the Internet (including eBay and like sites) on collecting.
• Relationships between collectors and curators.
• Collecting as community activity.
• Collecting as scholarship.
• Collectors' organizations (car clubs, stamp clubs, costume jewelry collectors' groups, etc.), their functions, their controversies.
• What is an "authentic" collectible?
• Collecting the immaterial (places, memories, people, websites, words, etc.)
Scholars, artists, curators, and other professionals are encouraged to participate. Graduate students are welcome, with award opportunities for the best graduate papers. Please visit the organization website for more information about this conference. http://www.swtxpca.org/. Papers should be approximately 20 minutes long (8-10 pages) and should be original works of scholarship that have not been presented or published elsewhere. Proposals for entire panels should include 3-4 presentations/papers. Roundtables should be approximately 90 minutes long. Please send 200-250 word abstracts for papers, panels, and roundtables, to the Area Chair below, by December 15 2010.
Kathrin Dodds
Collecting, Collectibles, Collectors and Collections Area Chair
Kathrin.dodds@ttu.edu
http://www.swtxpca.org/
CFP: Journal of Access Services
CFP: Journal of Access Services
The Journal of Access Services welcomes the submission of research, theory, and practice papers relevant to the broad field of access services in libraries, archives and information services of all types. This journal, now published by Routledge, is under the Editorship of Dr. Bede Mitchell, Dean of the Library and University Librarian, and Professor, Georgia Southern University. Former President of the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) of ALA, Dr. Mitchell has published widely in areas comprising access services. He co-edited Best Practices in Access Services, a recent special issue of JAS.
Call for Papers
Articles are particularly welcome in all areas dealing with major responsibilities now subsumed under access services, including stacks maintenance, circulation services, collection maintenance, and the full range of access issues affecting libraries today, including electronic/remote access as well as traditional forms. (See also: Evolution of Access Services, at the end of this announcement.)
Examples of recent articles
“Technology for Access Services”
“On the Merit of Case Studies in Access Services”
“Personnel Management in Access Services”
“Stacks Maintenance: An Organic Approach to Growing Space”
“Evolution of the Georgia Tech Library Circulation Department”
“Improving Circulation Services Through Staff Involvement”
“Phantom Use: Quantifying In-Library Browsing of Circulating Materials”
“Managing Lost and Missing Books”
“Shelf Reading as a Collaborative Service Model”
“Changing Services and Space at an Academic Library”
Special Issues
Previous special issues of the journal include:
*Accessibility to Library-Related Services (Guest Editor: Ravonne Green)
*Best Practices in Access Services (Guest Co-Editors: Lori Driscoll and Bede Mitchell)
Instructions for Authors/Free Digital Sample Copy
A full “Instructions for Authors” as well as complimentary online sample copy may be obtained from: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/WJAS
Prospective authors may also contact the Editor, Dr. Bede Mitchell. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts via email with attached word document.
Free Print Sample Copy
To request a free print sample copy, E-mail: customerservice@taylorandfrancis.com, Or, call 1-800-354-1420
The Journal of Access Services welcomes the submission of research, theory, and practice papers relevant to the broad field of access services in libraries, archives and information services of all types. This journal, now published by Routledge, is under the Editorship of Dr. Bede Mitchell, Dean of the Library and University Librarian, and Professor, Georgia Southern University. Former President of the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) of ALA, Dr. Mitchell has published widely in areas comprising access services. He co-edited Best Practices in Access Services, a recent special issue of JAS.
Call for Papers
Articles are particularly welcome in all areas dealing with major responsibilities now subsumed under access services, including stacks maintenance, circulation services, collection maintenance, and the full range of access issues affecting libraries today, including electronic/remote access as well as traditional forms. (See also: Evolution of Access Services, at the end of this announcement.)
Examples of recent articles
“Technology for Access Services”
“On the Merit of Case Studies in Access Services”
“Personnel Management in Access Services”
“Stacks Maintenance: An Organic Approach to Growing Space”
“Evolution of the Georgia Tech Library Circulation Department”
“Improving Circulation Services Through Staff Involvement”
“Phantom Use: Quantifying In-Library Browsing of Circulating Materials”
“Managing Lost and Missing Books”
“Shelf Reading as a Collaborative Service Model”
“Changing Services and Space at an Academic Library”
Special Issues
Previous special issues of the journal include:
*Accessibility to Library-Related Services (Guest Editor: Ravonne Green)
*Best Practices in Access Services (Guest Co-Editors: Lori Driscoll and Bede Mitchell)
Instructions for Authors/Free Digital Sample Copy
A full “Instructions for Authors” as well as complimentary online sample copy may be obtained from: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/WJAS
Prospective authors may also contact the Editor, Dr. Bede Mitchell
Free Print Sample Copy
To request a free print sample copy, E-mail: customerservice@taylorandfrancis.com, Or, call 1-800-354-1420
Networks direct volunteers to micro gigs
Networks direct volunteers to micro gigs: "hrough its online network, thousands of volunteers used their downtime to sift through media and amateur photographs of the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake aftermath and compared them with images of missing people. The volunteers helped find 24 missing persons."
How Non-Profits are Exploring Augmented Reality Tech
How Non-Profits are Exploring Augmented Reality Tech: "Augmented reality promises a new level of interaction between people and data. Now, even the newest for-profit applications can turn heads by utilizing this new advanced technology.
The non-profit sector has started to experiment with augmented reality. One of Sunlight Labs’ early entries is their Recovery.gov mashup. Another example is Amsterdam’s Allard Pierson Museum, which highlights virtual reconstructions of Satricum and the Forum Romanum. But while there are early leaders, non-profits generally lag behind in market experimentation."
The non-profit sector has started to experiment with augmented reality. One of Sunlight Labs’ early entries is their Recovery.gov mashup. Another example is Amsterdam’s Allard Pierson Museum, which highlights virtual reconstructions of Satricum and the Forum Romanum. But while there are early leaders, non-profits generally lag behind in market experimentation."
In computers we trust?
In computers we trust?: "It happens all the time. You're feeling good — your funders are onboard; the programs you've been struggling with are finally in place — it seems you've got it under control. But then your colleague's nephew — you know the one, the computer geek everyone refers to as the 'whiz kid'— leaves town for a couple of months. All of a sudden the core of your operations has lost its footing, usurping your sense of confidence along with it."
Looking for a Great Deal on a LED Auxiliary Lighting System?
If you've been looking for a LED headlight, but have been putting off the purchasing decision due to cost, this may be just the thing you've been waiting for. I was talking with the folks at High Q Dental over the weekend and they've offered a tremendous deal for readers of the blog.They have a new LED light called EOS that has some impressive specs:
The best part of this is that for a limited time, they are offering a $200 discount for readers of the blog. When you call to place the order just mention that you heard about the discount from John Flucke and the price goes from $695 to $495! That's some serious savings.
The ordering area of their website can be accessed here. Enjoy!
System Center Configuration Manager. vNext Beta
Hi
You can download it from this link:
Pictures:
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thanks a Marta (a colleague), She is testing it.
sAnTos
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Zoo hires gymnast to teach apes to climb
Seriously. Orangutans kept for years in an enclosure without anything to climb on became so terrestrial that, when an improved space with trres was provided, the apes didn't try to climb or swing. The zoo hired a Dutch gymnast to climb around in the trees in the hopes the orangs would follow suit. Umm... "monkey see, monkey do?"
Sirona Launches inLab® Multilayer Design Software that Utilizes VITA® Rapid Layer Technology at the CEREC® 25th Anniversary Celebration in Las Vegas
The world of CAD/CAM dentistry just keeps getting better. With Sirona hosting its CEREC 25 event this weekend, I'll be putting up info that I think is relevant to both users and non-users alike. While many dentists are advocates of the whole computer controlled aspect, many just don't want to give up the control to the machine. Of course, no matter which side you lean toward, the technology creates benefits that trickle into other aspects of what we do. Because of this, keeping up to date with this subject can have positive outcomes for you and your patients. Read on for the latest details:
Rapid Layer Technology Enables the Production of Both the Substructure and Accompanying Full-Contour Overlay With a Few Mouse Clicks
Long Island City, NY (August 26th, 2010) – Sirona Dental Systems (Nasdaq: SIRO) today announced the availability of the inLab Multilayer Design Option, which utilizes new VITA Rapid Layer Technology, during the CEREC® 25th Anniversary Celebration, a milestone event celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its CEREC CAD/CAM system.
VITA Rapid Layer Technology is a high-speed bridge production technique that utilizes innovative Sirona inLab V3.80 software, along with the Sirona inLab MC XL milling unit, to mill both the framework and corresponding full-contour overlay with a few mouse clicks. Natural-looking veneer structures can now be manufactured quickly and simply.
This fully computerized process guarantees efficient production of the substructure and overlay structure at once, producing fully anatomical bridges and crowns without the need for traditional waxing, porcelain layering or pressing.
Using Sirona inLab V3.80 software, the VITA Rapid Layer Technology process starts with the generation of the anatomical multi-unit bridge or crown on screen. The software automatically calculates the data for both the substructure and fully contoured overlay within a few seconds.
The framework is then milled from a VITA In-Ceram® YZ block, and the full-contour overlay is milled from VITABLOCS TriLuxe forte polychromatic ceramic, perfectly matching the VITA YZ substructure with an adhesive luting composite, creating a long-lasting bond between the substructure and veneering ceramic for an esthetic bridge restoration with long-term durability.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
MIT offers robotic swarm for oil spills
It looks like a picnic cooler trialing a set of venetian blinds, but MIT's newest robot has an important job. Engineers at the school think their solar-powered robot, equipped with a sort of floating treadmill of a nanomaterial that absorbs oil, can be deployed in swarms to clean up an oil spill faster and cheaper than traditional skimmers. The robot, prototypes of which have been sea-tested, can either burn off the collected oil or leave it floating bags for collection.
Review: String Theory for Dummies
String Theory for Dummies
Andrew Zimmerman Jones with Dr. Daniel Robbins
Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis, IN (2010)
364pp
Andrew Jones has taken on a monumental task: explaining string theory, with all the underlying science and universe-wide implications, without much math and without any more technical terms than necessary. It’s impressive how well he’s succeeded. If that success is short of perfection, that only reflects, as he notes himself, how vast and complex the task is.
Jones opens by noting that some of the ideas presented here will be proven false. I like that: it prepares the reader for the convoluted story which begins with the first attempts at a science of physics and ends with a theory so esoteric that the mind really can’t grasp it the way we do most scientific notions (try visualizing “rolled up” dimensions some time).
Jones opens with the why of string theory: the way relativity and quantum physics have been stopped short by the unsolved mystery of quantum gravity. He then steps back to the origins of physics and leads readers through the fits, starts, progress, blind alleys, and reversals that led to string theory being discovered, abandoned, revived as superstring theory, and modified into its current form, M-Theory.
Any theory will eventually die off if it can’t be proven, and Jones explains the possibilities and problems of testing string theory, including either by observing the universe or in particle accelerators on Earth. He spends a chapter on the arguments that string theory is unprovable, simply wrong, or both. String theorists are split on how (or whether) whether the traditional scientific requirement that a theory be falsifiable applies to a theory of things we may never be able to observe directly. Another chapter looks at the main competitor, loop quantum gravity. There are string theorists and LQG theorists who think there is an underlying connection and they might both be true, while others are convinced the opposing camp is more of a groupthink cult than a scientific approach. Other chapters cover the implications if strong theory is correct: what it means for parallel universes, the Big Bang, time travel, and other concepts of scientific and popular interest.
Jones closes by outlining the ten questions he suggests any “theory of everything” must answer and introducing the most influential people in string theory.
There really isn’t a conclusion that sums up where Jones and his Ph.D. physicist co-author think the whole argument stands today. I was looking forward to that: the information is in the Introduction and Chapter 1, but there’s no law against recapping it. There also isn’t a glossary, an omission which I don’t understand.
The basic question in evaluating a book like this, though, is whether it leaves a nonspecialist with a better understanding of the topic. I do understand it better, much better. If you’re curious about this whole business of string theory but are not interested in getting a graduate degree, String Theory for Dummies is well worth your time.
Andrew Zimmerman Jones with Dr. Daniel Robbins
Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis, IN (2010)
364pp
Andrew Jones has taken on a monumental task: explaining string theory, with all the underlying science and universe-wide implications, without much math and without any more technical terms than necessary. It’s impressive how well he’s succeeded. If that success is short of perfection, that only reflects, as he notes himself, how vast and complex the task is.
Jones opens by noting that some of the ideas presented here will be proven false. I like that: it prepares the reader for the convoluted story which begins with the first attempts at a science of physics and ends with a theory so esoteric that the mind really can’t grasp it the way we do most scientific notions (try visualizing “rolled up” dimensions some time).
Jones opens with the why of string theory: the way relativity and quantum physics have been stopped short by the unsolved mystery of quantum gravity. He then steps back to the origins of physics and leads readers through the fits, starts, progress, blind alleys, and reversals that led to string theory being discovered, abandoned, revived as superstring theory, and modified into its current form, M-Theory.
Any theory will eventually die off if it can’t be proven, and Jones explains the possibilities and problems of testing string theory, including either by observing the universe or in particle accelerators on Earth. He spends a chapter on the arguments that string theory is unprovable, simply wrong, or both. String theorists are split on how (or whether) whether the traditional scientific requirement that a theory be falsifiable applies to a theory of things we may never be able to observe directly. Another chapter looks at the main competitor, loop quantum gravity. There are string theorists and LQG theorists who think there is an underlying connection and they might both be true, while others are convinced the opposing camp is more of a groupthink cult than a scientific approach. Other chapters cover the implications if strong theory is correct: what it means for parallel universes, the Big Bang, time travel, and other concepts of scientific and popular interest.
Jones closes by outlining the ten questions he suggests any “theory of everything” must answer and introducing the most influential people in string theory.
There really isn’t a conclusion that sums up where Jones and his Ph.D. physicist co-author think the whole argument stands today. I was looking forward to that: the information is in the Introduction and Chapter 1, but there’s no law against recapping it. There also isn’t a glossary, an omission which I don’t understand.
The basic question in evaluating a book like this, though, is whether it leaves a nonspecialist with a better understanding of the topic. I do understand it better, much better. If you’re curious about this whole business of string theory but are not interested in getting a graduate degree, String Theory for Dummies is well worth your time.
StarDental® Partners with Premier® Dental Products Company for Exclusive Hygiene Product Promotion StarDental® Partners with Premier® Dental Products Company for Exclusive Hygiene Product Promotion
Buy One Prophy Star® 3 Handpiece and Receive
144 Premier 2pro™Total Access Disposable Prophy Angles FREE!
Malvern, PA (August 27, 2010) – DentalEZ® Group, a supplier of innovative products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, recently partnered with Premier® Dental Products Company to offer an attractive deal for its popular StarDental® Prophy Star® 3 Hygiene Handpiece and Premier’s 2pro™ Total Access Disposable Prophy Angles.
Effective September 1 through December 31, 2010, dental professionals who purchase a Prophy Star 3 Hygiene Handpiece will receive 144 2pro Total Access Disposable Prophy Angles absolutely FREE!
“We hope that this special promotion makes both the Prophy Star 3 and 2pro Prophy Angles more accessible to dental professionals who may not have had the chance to try our superior hygiene products,” remarked Rick Gross, Senior Product Manager for StarDental. “The Prophy Star 3 is lighter than any other handpiece on the market, making polishing easier and more enjoyable. It made sense to partner with Premier Dental, a leading company in our industry. 2pro Prophy Angles are an outstanding hygiene product. It’s the perfect fit.”
Ergonomically designed and weighing only 65 grams, the lightweight anodized aluminum design of the Prophy Star 3 reduces hand and wrist fatigue while providing superior maneuverability and a natural grip for unparalleled comfort. The Prophy Star 3, only 4” in length, provides less drag on the operator’s hand from the swivel and tubing. Moreover, the longer 360° swivel of the Prophy Star 3 is ergonomically designed for better operation and control.
Premier’s 2pro Total Access Disposable Prophy Angles have a patented dual-action cup, and the tip design guarantees total access to all tooth surfaces. Its patented gearless design ensures smooth, quiet operation with near-zero freeze-ups and less heat buildup. The ergonomic 100-degree design allows easy access to all areas of the mouth. 2pro Total Access Disposable Prophy Angles are latex-free and available in four cup styles: soft/short, firm/short, soft/long, and firm/long.
“We are thrilled to join forces with DentalEZ to promote two exceptional hygiene products,” remarked Kate Kunnmann, Assistant Product Manager for Premier Dental Products Company. “Two great companies and two great products working together. We like to call it 2 PROS working as 1!”
For more information on all StarDental promotions, call 1-866-DTE-INFO or log onto www.dentalez.com.
About DentalEZ® Group
DentalEZ® Group is committed to advancing the practice of dentistry through innovative products and services. Encompassing six distinct product brands — StarDental®, DentalEZ®, CustomAir®, RAMVAC®,NevinLabs™, and Columbia Dentoform® — DentalEZ® Group manufactures everything in the operatory, from handpieces to chairs to vacuum systems to dental simulation models, creating a complete line of products to elevate the health, comfort, and efficiency of the dental operatory. For more information, please visit www.dentalez.com.
About Premier® Dental Products Company
Premier® Dental Products Company, a manufacturer and distributor of dental and hygiene products for over 95 years, offers many innovative and market-leading products such as 2pro™, Enamel Pro® Varnish, Enamel Pro® Prophy Paste, Enamel Pro® Fluoride Gel, Traxodent® - Hemodent™ Paste Retraction System, Triple Tray®, Two Striper® Diamonds and a full line of dental instruments. Premier is dedicated to providing the finest products backed by the highest level of integrity and service. Complete customer satisfaction is the company’s goal. For more information, please visit www.premusa.com.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Call for Chapters: Getting Started with Cloud Computing (a LITA Guide)
Call for Chapters: Getting Started with Cloud Computing (a LITA Guide)
Dear Librarian Colleagues:
Consider writing a chapter for the forthcoming book, “Getting started with cloud computing: A LITA guide”.
Edward Corrado and Heather Moulaison, editors, are looking for 8-12 page (double spaced standard font) chapters on either:
1. Applications and services used by librarians in the cloud and how they might be used in a variety of libraries, including information on:
a. The tool itself (what it does, why it could be of use to libraries)
b. Why librarians should know about this application or service
2. Descriptions of best practices/ok practices/not good practices in using cloud services, including information on:
a. The background to the project: Describe your library, your collection, your resources, or any other element that will be necessary to understand what you did and why
b. The project: Describe what you did, why you did it, who did what, and how, being sure to mention any special funding you needed or resources you used
c. The assessment: How have you assessed your project and what are the results of that assessment
Possible topics: Using Amazon S3 for backups/storage, Hosting Websites, blogs, wikis, etc., in the Cloud, Hosting Library Subject Guides in the Cloud, Using Google Docs and other Google Applications, etc.
Examples can focus on all kinds of libraries, including public, special, museum, academic, etc.
Projected deadline for chapter: Nov. 1, 2010.
Authors will receive a copy of the book as compensation.
If you are interested in submitting an idea for consideration, please send a rough outline of your proposed chapter to ecorrado@ecorrado.us before Sept. 15, 2010. Clearly indicate in your email your name, contact
information, and any other information the editors should take into consideration about the context of your proposal.
--
Edward M. Corrado
Assistant Director for Library Technology
Binghamton University Libraries
P.O. Box 6012, Binghamton, NY 13902 USA
Dear Librarian Colleagues:
Consider writing a chapter for the forthcoming book, “Getting started with cloud computing: A LITA guide”.
Edward Corrado and Heather Moulaison, editors, are looking for 8-12 page (double spaced standard font) chapters on either:
1. Applications and services used by librarians in the cloud and how they might be used in a variety of libraries, including information on:
a. The tool itself (what it does, why it could be of use to libraries)
b. Why librarians should know about this application or service
2. Descriptions of best practices/ok practices/not good practices in using cloud services, including information on:
a. The background to the project: Describe your library, your collection, your resources, or any other element that will be necessary to understand what you did and why
b. The project: Describe what you did, why you did it, who did what, and how, being sure to mention any special funding you needed or resources you used
c. The assessment: How have you assessed your project and what are the results of that assessment
Possible topics: Using Amazon S3 for backups/storage, Hosting Websites, blogs, wikis, etc., in the Cloud, Hosting Library Subject Guides in the Cloud, Using Google Docs and other Google Applications, etc.
Examples can focus on all kinds of libraries, including public, special, museum, academic, etc.
Projected deadline for chapter: Nov. 1, 2010.
Authors will receive a copy of the book as compensation.
If you are interested in submitting an idea for consideration, please send a rough outline of your proposed chapter to ecorrado@ecorrado.us before Sept. 15, 2010. Clearly indicate in your email your name, contact
information, and any other information the editors should take into consideration about the context of your proposal.
--
Edward M. Corrado
Assistant Director for Library Technology
Binghamton University Libraries
P.O. Box 6012, Binghamton, NY 13902 USA
NASA's big news: first confirmed multiplanet system
Well, NASA promised a big announcement for Thursday. It was scientifically important, but I'm not sure it rated the hype. The Kepler space telescope had identified what NASA researchers called the first confirmed multiplanet system (two planets so far, both gas giants) outside our own. The impact was blunted a little bit by European scientists announcing earlier in the week that ground-based telescopes had identified a multiplanet system. Also, once astronomers began discovering exoplanets (400+ at last count), the public naturally assumed these were not all one-planet systems and discovery of a multiplanet system was inevitable. None of this is meant to put down the important work being done by the Kepler team, just to note I'd hoped for more. There may be more: Kepler scientists report they have a third signature from that system that may prove to be another planet, this one a rocky world only about 1.5 Earth diameters.
New deep-sea wonders
Three weeks' use of an advanced ROV with a color camera off Indonesia has revealed a colorful seafloor ecosystem populated by rare and unusual creatures. One scientist estimated the expedition had found "...at least 40 new species of deep-water coral and at least 50 new species that include benthic shrimp, crabs, sponges, clams, barnacles, anemones and sea cucumbers." Sea spiders 20cm across crawled near stalked sea lilies, a group once abundant in many ocean areas but increasingly hard to find. Add a lavender fish "walking" on the bottom and a pink-spined carnivorous sponge, and there's something interesting for any marine life aficionado.
Genius Launches Wireless Laser Mouse with BlueTooth Connection
Genius makes some pretty amazing stuff at price point that is easy on the budget and hardware that performs as advertised. I love the tiny dongle on this device made for people on the go.
Fast-tracking, trendy Navigator 905BT mouse offers comfort, accuracy and convenience
MIAMI (August 26, 2010) – Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced a new addition to the company’s extensive line of mice, the Navigator 905BT mouse that connects instantly to any PC or Mac that is Bluetooth enabled. The new mouse includes Genius’ innovative ‘Flying Scroll’ technology for scrolling web pages or documents in eight directions all through the scroll wheel.
The Navigator 905BT’s Bluetooth EDR 2.0 gives the user a 10 meter working range and 1600 dpi resolution for accurate cursor tracking and speed. The Navigator 905BT also includes the Stick-N-Go mount that allows users to attach the mouse to a notebook or laptop, creating an ultra portable mouse. A complimentary Norton Symantec 60 day free trial is included in the CD driver to prevent the user’s notebook from virus attack and firewall breach. Now available in royal ruby and cold silver, the Navigator 905BT mouse is attractively priced at MSRP USD $32.99.
Features:
* Sporty design with Bluetooth EDR 2.0
* 1600 dpi sensor for precision cursor control
* Innovative ‘Flying Scroll’ for eight way scrolling
* Stick-N-Go mount for convenient portability
* Norton Symantec 60 day free trial
* Power switch for extended battery life (two alkaline batteries included)
Sales/Purchase:
The new Navigator 905BT mouse starts shipping in August 2010. Interested shoppers can go to New Egg.com, Amazon.com, www.geniuseshop.com, Tiger Direct, Buy.com or for more information on the entire line of Genius products and other retailers and distributors please visit: http://www.geniusnetusa.com/.
ABOUT KYE SYSTEMS CORP.
Genius is an international leading company in computer peripherals. Genius was established in 1985, product portfolio includes computer mice, keyboards, web and security cameras, speakers, gaming peripherals, remote controls, headphones, digital cameras, digital camcorders and digital photo frames. It also holds the U.S. patent for mouse scroll-wheel technology. Genius expanded from computer peripherals into consumer electronic products that include mobile phone accessories, Bluetooth headsets, digital cameras, digital photo frames, iPod speakers and EeePC mice.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
FACT Social Justice Challenge (2010) | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org
FACT Social Justice Challenge (2010) | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org: "The French American Charitable Trust (FACT) is pleased to announce the second annual FACT Social Justice Awards.� FACT is committed to addressing the fundamental inequalities and injustices in our society by helping develop and sustain networks of community-based groups in the U.S. and France that educate, organize, and empower people to actively participate in developing public policies that directly affect their lives."
Discus Dental Slashes Laser Pricing in North America
Yesterday, I told you about the news of the acquisition of Zap lasers by Discus Dental. That was some interesting news for sure, but I've saved the best for last. Today's post is about the amount of money you can save now by purchasing a soft tissue laser from Discus. One of the things that can happen when one company acquires another is the economy of scale that happens. Frequently this means that the product line acquired, can be produced and sold for less than before. What does this mean to you? Well in this case, it means that Discus is passing the savings along to the customer That's right, you can now buy Discus laser products for less than ever before.
According to the lateset Technology Census that we ran at dental Products Report, the purchase of a soft tissue laser is ranked high on the list of most offices in the "intend to purchase" category. Personally, I find this awesome as a laser has great benefits for a dental practice and even more amazing benefits for your patients. You really should be asking yourself "which laser is right for me" not "should I buy a laser?".
But, rather than read me rambling on about it, read the press release and see for yourself!
Discus Streamlines Manufacturing, Production; Passes Savings On To Customers
Culver City, CA, July 27, 2010 – Today Discus Dental LLC has announced reduced pricing for the company’s line of diode soft tissue lasers in the US and Canada. The award-winning NV Microlaser™ is now available for $5,995 MSRP and the SoftlasePro® is available for $3,995 MSRP. Discus is also cutting laser prices in all global regions in which it operates, including the EU, Asia, Middle East and parts of Africa.
“Since completing our acquisition of Zap Lasers and rolling all laser production into our LEAN manufacturing model, we have been able to reduce the cost of producing these award-winning lasers right here in California,” said Scott Mejia, Vice President of Operations for Discus Dental. “Passing those savings to our customers is just another way to help bring this advanced, practice-building technology to operatories throughout the world.”
The NV Microlaser has received numerous awards for its innovative design and quality including Dental Products Report “2008 Product of Distinction,” the “2009 Medical Design Excellence Award,” Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Products award for 2009 and a 4.8 rating from Dental Product Shopper, the highest rating in the laser category. Most recently, the NV™ Microlaser was recognized as “Best of Class” of 2010 by the Pride Institute, and received Reality Publishing’s Five Star Award for 2010.
The SoftLase Pro safely and accurately performs soft tissue management for both surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Designed and manufactured in the USA and backed by an industry leading 3-year warranty, a 9-year track record reliability, and world class customer support, SoftLase Pro delivers all the benefits of laser technology to provide a higher standard of patient care. SoftLase Pro has also earned a top rating from Dental Product Shopper of 4.7.
Discus Dental’s 120,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Ontario, CA is a fully automated, LEAN manufacturing operation shipping tens of thousands of orders monthly with a 99% on time delivery record. The facility is engaged in drug-level compounding, complete electro-mechanical assembly, automated fluid and gel filling, micromachining, and regulated pharmaceutical distribution.
To purchase the NV Microlaser or Softlase Pro, please contact Discus Dental at (800) 217-8822 or visit www.discusdental.com.
About Discus Dental LLC: Discus Dental offers a broad array of progressive, quality dental products and equipment that spans aesthetics, whitening, oral hygiene, endodontics, impression materials, composites, lasers and general operatory devices. By selling direct, Discus empowers dental professionals worldwide with premium products and affordable practice solutions. The company is widely recognized as the leading marketing and branding company in dentistry. Discus products are available in over 100 countries. Discus is headquartered in Culver City, California. More information is available at www.discusdental.com.
For media inquiries please contact:
Discus Dental, LLC
Nina Harlow
(310) 845-8354
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Even outer space can't kill them...
No, that's not a line from a 1950s movie. It's a description of how hard it is to kill some bacteria. Sure, Lysol will probably do it, but experimenters took bacteria from English cliffs (still clinging to rock shards) and put them in experiment boxes on the outside of the International Space Station. Eighteen months later, heat, cold, radiation, and vacuum had done...nothing to them. Wherever we go in the universe, it seems, we will take out bugs with us.
How do rocks move?
Well, they don't of course, not without help. But in Death Valley, rocks slide across the dried out lake bed (playa), leaving distinctive trails. But no one has ever seem them move, and it's not confirmed yet exactly how they do it. Theories include UFO aliens (what are they doing, playing tic-tac-toe?) and prankish college students. Science is now reporting that, in the winter, it can get cold enough for a thin coating of ice to form on the rocks, creating a slippery surface in contact with the ground and allowing wind to gradually nudge them around. Well, it's good to have a puzzle solved with a prosaic, rather boring explanation. Or is that always true?
Candidate for "World's smallest frog" discovered
OK, maybe it's the smallest. It's hard to have a contest in these types of things, and there's one from Cuba which may be smaller. But herpetologists are jazzed nonetheless for Microhyla nepenthicola, a frog which had actually been collected before - but the tiny specimens were assumed to be juveniles of some other species. The species hangs out (or hops about) in the Kubah National Park on the island of Borneo. Their tadpoles grow in liquid inside pitcher plants. A big member of the species may be 12 mm long. Yep, millimeters. There are some startling photographs in the title link that show just how small it is.
CFP: Sequential Art, Graphic Novels, and Comics in Education
CFP: Sequential Art, Graphic Novels, and Comics in Education
Sequential Art, Graphic Novels, and Comics in Education
Edited by Robert G. Weiner and Carrye Syma, Texas Tech University Library
(Publisher: McFarland)
In recent years the use of graphic novels, comics, and sequential art in education has exploded. This is due not only to the boom in superhero movies that are based on comic book characters, but also to the wide literary range that graphic novels now have. There are now literally hundreds of college and university courses all over the world that are using graphic novels in their curriculum. The days when comics were just seen as children’s trash, with no redeeming literary or educational value, are hopefully behind us.
Contrary to the idea that comics “dumb” down material, it takes both sides of the brain to read and interpret sequential art stories: the right side to interpret the pictures and the left side to understand the narrative text. Our goal with this collection is to provide the educator and scholar with a collection of essays that show how graphic novels and comics are being used in the classroom today, as well as some historical pieces that detail how the educational fields often have and have had a “rocky” relationship with the use of comics in educational settings. We want both theoretical and practical essays showing how sequential art can be and is being used to teach and illustrate concepts and ideas. We are especially keen on pieces related to higher education, military and government uses of comics to educate, but all aspects of comics and education are under consideration. In addition, we would like to have educators from a wide spectrum of the educational fields from K-12, to undergraduate and graduate educational levels. Those using sequential art in adult education and pre-school are encouraged.
Some possible questions/ideas that could be addressed include:
The Military’s use of comics to teach.
Graphic Novels and comics in library science education.
How relationships can be understood through the use of graphic novels in human science education.
Teaching mathematical concepts using graphic narrative.
Grade school use of comics.
Middle school use of comics.
High school use of sequential art (say something like Maus to teach the Holocaust).
Comics and Film to teach about blockbuster cinema.
Philosophical issues raised by graphic novels (The Watchmen in a philosophy class about ethics).
Biological and scientific concepts using graphic novels.
The use of mainstream superhero stories in the classroom.
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man to further understand the concept of the hero Mythology (i.e., Odysseys, Hercules etc.).
Graphic Novels and history, how effective a tool is the graphic novel in teaching a historical concept?
Sequential art in teaching foreign language or English as a second language.
Comics in literacy and adult education programs.
Graduate courses using graphic novels.
The History of sequential art in education.
Please send 200 word abstracts by January 15th 2011 to Rob Weiner Rob.weiner@ttu.edu
Final papers will be due February 28th 2011. No exceptions. Please note the submission of an essay does NOT necessarily mean publication in the volume. Essays will be going through a rigorous peer review process and we have asked a number of scholars to serve in this capacity. We are striving to put together as an excellent collection with diverse viewpoints covering all aspects of comics and education. Authors are also expected to follow the editor’s style guide and be willing to have their work edited.
Thank you,
Carry Syma
Texas Tech University Library
Rob Weiner
Texas Tech University Library
Sequential Art, Graphic Novels, and Comics in Education
Edited by Robert G. Weiner and Carrye Syma, Texas Tech University Library
(Publisher: McFarland)
In recent years the use of graphic novels, comics, and sequential art in education has exploded. This is due not only to the boom in superhero movies that are based on comic book characters, but also to the wide literary range that graphic novels now have. There are now literally hundreds of college and university courses all over the world that are using graphic novels in their curriculum. The days when comics were just seen as children’s trash, with no redeeming literary or educational value, are hopefully behind us.
Contrary to the idea that comics “dumb” down material, it takes both sides of the brain to read and interpret sequential art stories: the right side to interpret the pictures and the left side to understand the narrative text. Our goal with this collection is to provide the educator and scholar with a collection of essays that show how graphic novels and comics are being used in the classroom today, as well as some historical pieces that detail how the educational fields often have and have had a “rocky” relationship with the use of comics in educational settings. We want both theoretical and practical essays showing how sequential art can be and is being used to teach and illustrate concepts and ideas. We are especially keen on pieces related to higher education, military and government uses of comics to educate, but all aspects of comics and education are under consideration. In addition, we would like to have educators from a wide spectrum of the educational fields from K-12, to undergraduate and graduate educational levels. Those using sequential art in adult education and pre-school are encouraged.
Some possible questions/ideas that could be addressed include:
The Military’s use of comics to teach.
Graphic Novels and comics in library science education.
How relationships can be understood through the use of graphic novels in human science education.
Teaching mathematical concepts using graphic narrative.
Grade school use of comics.
Middle school use of comics.
High school use of sequential art (say something like Maus to teach the Holocaust).
Comics and Film to teach about blockbuster cinema.
Philosophical issues raised by graphic novels (The Watchmen in a philosophy class about ethics).
Biological and scientific concepts using graphic novels.
The use of mainstream superhero stories in the classroom.
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man to further understand the concept of the hero Mythology (i.e., Odysseys, Hercules etc.).
Graphic Novels and history, how effective a tool is the graphic novel in teaching a historical concept?
Sequential art in teaching foreign language or English as a second language.
Comics in literacy and adult education programs.
Graduate courses using graphic novels.
The History of sequential art in education.
Please send 200 word abstracts by January 15th 2011 to Rob Weiner Rob.weiner@ttu.edu
Final papers will be due February 28th 2011. No exceptions. Please note the submission of an essay does NOT necessarily mean publication in the volume. Essays will be going through a rigorous peer review process and we have asked a number of scholars to serve in this capacity. We are striving to put together as an excellent collection with diverse viewpoints covering all aspects of comics and education. Authors are also expected to follow the editor’s style guide and be willing to have their work edited.
Thank you,
Carry Syma
Texas Tech University Library
Rob Weiner
Texas Tech University Library
Chapters Needed from Practicing Librarians
Chapters Needed from Practicing Librarians
Co-Editor/ Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American Library
Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American Library
Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians, McFarland,
2008 http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3
Others by ALA, Peter Lang, Linworth, McFarland, Libraries Unlimited
1. Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Chapters sought for an anthology by librarians who are not archivists who've worked with local historical societies in preserving local history, newspaper preservation, managing manuscript/book collections of local authors, local photography collections, kept student oral and written interviews of community members, and have done/are doing related activities. Tips needed on overcoming liability and invasion of privacy issues, what to save, ways to preserve local material for current and future generations. Librarians are often the last
chance that important aspects of local culture have of being conserved.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings, sidebars. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Please e-mail 1-2 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will fit. Kindly place, PRESERVING/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
2. Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Chapters sought from special, school, public, academic librarians, LIS professors about managing a library alone.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Possible topics: Time Management, Solo Security Issues, Library Boards, Media Strategies, Manuals and Policies, Legal Concerns, Annual Reports, Useful Software, Problem Patrons, Public Relations, Bidding, Networking, Professional Growth, Websites, Library Use Instruction, Managing Volunteers, Children's
Activities.
To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 3 sentences by September 30, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will work. Kindly place, SOLO/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
3. Pre-and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians
Book Publisher: American Library Association
Chapters sought for an anthology by soon to be retired or currently retired academic, public, school, special librarians sharing retirement experience to help colleagues. Chapters also sought from retirement and financial planning professionals.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 2,500-3,500 words written by yourself or with one co-author. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Possible topics: What to Consider in Financial Planning; Early Retirement--or Not; Part Time/Full Time Jobs When Retired; Using Library Skills to Enhance Retirement; Keeping Healthy in Mind and Body; Writing Wills; Assisted Living; Going Back to School; Holding Political/Leadership Positions; Living on Pensions; Social Security; Notable Retirement Activities; Retirement Budgeting; legacies; Relocating/Travel; Estate Planning; Insurance.
To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will work. Kindly place, RETIREMENT LIBRARIAN/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
4. Librarians as Mentors in Librarianship for Adults and Students
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians sharing their librarianship know-how by mentoring adults or students: personal, one-on-one contact to further librarianship. Concise, how-to chapters using bullets, headings, based on experience to help colleagues
further the profession. Those accepted will receive a complimentary copy, discounts on additional copies.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material, no co-authors; 3,000-4,500 words.
Possible topics: mentoring adults with/without a library degree; mentoring grade school, high school, undergrad, grad, doctoral students; mentoring long distance; lesson plans; technology tools; networking; classroom teaching; career workshops and conferences; time investment; job marketing; academic.
To receive a Go Ahead, please e-mail 2 topics each described in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 and a 75-90 word bio with: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission. Please place MENTORS/Your Name on the subject line: smallwood@tm.net
5. Library Services for Multicultural Patrons to Encourage Library Use
How to make the multi-cultured community members regular library users. A how-to for librarians restricted by time, money, and staffing: creative librarians using various outreach methods to overcome language and cultural barriers to serve all those in their communities and turn them into regular patrons.
Publisher: Routledge Books
Articles: 3,000-5,000 words; 1 author or 2, 3 co-authors
Compensation: complimentary copy, discount on more
Librarians outside the U.S. encouraged to contribute
Please e-mail in a Word .doc (older version) attachment 1-3 topics/titles each described in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 and a 75-90 word 3rd person bio: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights for each
author. Please include publ isher/date for books. Please: no long resumes or abstracts-your selected title/abstract/bio composes a tentative table of contents for Routledge. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission if Routledge decides to publish. Please place MULTICULTURAL/Your Name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
6. Publicity Methods to Keep Libraries in the News
An anthology by and for librarians striving to spread the word what their libraries offer, what they do, their service role. Changing economics and life styles presents challenges to librarians often restricted by cutbacks in staff, hours, and money: how creative librarians using many publicity methods to promote their libraries and make them recognized as an essential resource for all ages.
Publisher: Routledge Books
Articles: 3,000-5,000 words; 1 author or 2, 3 co-authors
Compensation: complimentary copy, discount on more
Librarians outside the U.S. encouraged to contribute
Please e-mail in a Word .doc (older version) attachment 1-3 topics/titles each described in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 and a 75-90 word 3rd person bio: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights for each
author. Please include publisher/date for books. Please: no long resumes or abstracts-your selected title/abstract/bio composes a tentative table of contents for Routledge. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission if Routledge decides to publish. Please place PUBLICITY/Your Name on the subject line to smallwood@tm.net
Co-Editor/ Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS
Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook, American Library
Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American Library
Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians, McFarland,
2008 http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3
Others by ALA, Peter Lang, Linworth, McFarland, Libraries Unlimited
1. Preserving Local Writers, Genealogy, Photographs, Newspapers and Related Materials
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Chapters sought for an anthology by librarians who are not archivists who've worked with local historical societies in preserving local history, newspaper preservation, managing manuscript/book collections of local authors, local photography collections, kept student oral and written interviews of community members, and have done/are doing related activities. Tips needed on overcoming liability and invasion of privacy issues, what to save, ways to preserve local material for current and future generations. Librarians are often the last
chance that important aspects of local culture have of being conserved.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings, sidebars. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Please e-mail 1-2 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will fit. Kindly place, PRESERVING/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
2. Tips for Librarians Running Libraries Alone
Book Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Chapters sought from special, school, public, academic librarians, LIS professors about managing a library alone.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 3,000-3,500 words. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Possible topics: Time Management, Solo Security Issues, Library Boards, Media Strategies, Manuals and Policies, Legal Concerns, Annual Reports, Useful Software, Problem Patrons, Public Relations, Bidding, Networking, Professional Growth, Websites, Library Use Instruction, Managing Volunteers, Children's
Activities.
To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 3 sentences by September 30, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will work. Kindly place, SOLO/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
3. Pre-and Post-Retirement Tips for Librarians
Book Publisher: American Library Association
Chapters sought for an anthology by soon to be retired or currently retired academic, public, school, special librarians sharing retirement experience to help colleagues. Chapters also sought from retirement and financial planning professionals.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material; 2,500-3,500 words written by yourself or with one co-author. Concise, how-to chapters, using bullets, headings. Compensation: a complimentary book, discount on additional copies.
Possible topics: What to Consider in Financial Planning; Early Retirement--or Not; Part Time/Full Time Jobs When Retired; Using Library Skills to Enhance Retirement; Keeping Healthy in Mind and Body; Writing Wills; Assisted Living; Going Back to School; Holding Political/Leadership Positions; Living on Pensions; Social Security; Notable Retirement Activities; Retirement Budgeting; legacies; Relocating/Travel; Estate Planning; Insurance.
To avoid duplication, please e-mail 2-3 topics described separately in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 with a 75-90 word bio. You will be contacted which of your topics will work. Kindly place, RETIREMENT LIBRARIAN/Your Name, on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
4. Librarians as Mentors in Librarianship for Adults and Students
Book Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc.
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians sharing their librarianship know-how by mentoring adults or students: personal, one-on-one contact to further librarianship. Concise, how-to chapters using bullets, headings, based on experience to help colleagues
further the profession. Those accepted will receive a complimentary copy, discounts on additional copies.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material, no co-authors; 3,000-4,500 words.
Possible topics: mentoring adults with/without a library degree; mentoring grade school, high school, undergrad, grad, doctoral students; mentoring long distance; lesson plans; technology tools; networking; classroom teaching; career workshops and conferences; time investment; job marketing; academic.
To receive a Go Ahead, please e-mail 2 topics each described in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 and a 75-90 word bio with: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission. Please place MENTORS/Your Name on the subject line: smallwood@tm.net
5. Library Services for Multicultural Patrons to Encourage Library Use
How to make the multi-cultured community members regular library users. A how-to for librarians restricted by time, money, and staffing: creative librarians using various outreach methods to overcome language and cultural barriers to serve all those in their communities and turn them into regular patrons.
Publisher: Routledge Books
Articles: 3,000-5,000 words; 1 author or 2, 3 co-authors
Compensation: complimentary copy, discount on more
Librarians outside the U.S. encouraged to contribute
Please e-mail in a Word .doc (older version) attachment 1-3 topics/titles each described in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 and a 75-90 word 3rd person bio: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights for each
author. Please include publ isher/date for books. Please: no long resumes or abstracts-your selected title/abstract/bio composes a tentative table of contents for Routledge. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission if Routledge decides to publish. Please place MULTICULTURAL/Your Name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
6. Publicity Methods to Keep Libraries in the News
An anthology by and for librarians striving to spread the word what their libraries offer, what they do, their service role. Changing economics and life styles presents challenges to librarians often restricted by cutbacks in staff, hours, and money: how creative librarians using many publicity methods to promote their libraries and make them recognized as an essential resource for all ages.
Publisher: Routledge Books
Articles: 3,000-5,000 words; 1 author or 2, 3 co-authors
Compensation: complimentary copy, discount on more
Librarians outside the U.S. encouraged to contribute
Please e-mail in a Word .doc (older version) attachment 1-3 topics/titles each described in 2-3 sentences by September 30, 2010 and a 75-90 word 3rd person bio: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights for each
author. Please include publisher/date for books. Please: no long resumes or abstracts-your selected title/abstract/bio composes a tentative table of contents for Routledge. You will be contacted which of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission if Routledge decides to publish. Please place PUBLICITY/Your Name on the subject line to smallwood@tm.net
Call for Papers Code4Lib Journal
Call for Papers Code4Lib Journal
The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future.
The Code4Lib Journal is now accepting proposals for publication in its 12th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 12th issue, which is scheduled for
publication in mid December 2010, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com by Friday, September 17, 2010. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message.
C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
* Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical)
* Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced
* Case studies
* Best practices
* Reviews
* Comparisons of third party software or libraries
* Analyses of library metadata for use with technology
* Project management and communication within the library environment
* Assessment and user studies
C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 10 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org/.
Remember, for consideration for the 12th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com no later than Friday, September 17, 2010.
The Code4Lib Journal (C4LJ) exists to foster community and share information among those interested in the intersection of libraries, technology, and the future.
The Code4Lib Journal is now accepting proposals for publication in its 12th issue. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your ideas and experiences. To be included in the 12th issue, which is scheduled for
publication in mid December 2010, please submit articles, abstracts, or proposals at http://journal.code4lib.org/submit-proposal or to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com by Friday, September 17, 2010. When submitting, please include the title or subject of the proposal in the subject line of the email message.
C4LJ encourages creativity and flexibility, and the editors welcome submissions across a broad variety of topics that support the mission of the journal. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
* Practical applications of library technology (both actual and hypothetical)
* Technology projects (failed, successful, or proposed), including how they were done and challenges faced
* Case studies
* Best practices
* Reviews
* Comparisons of third party software or libraries
* Analyses of library metadata for use with technology
* Project management and communication within the library environment
* Assessment and user studies
C4LJ strives to promote professional communication by minimizing the barriers to publication. While articles should be of a high quality, they need not follow any formal structure. Writers should aim for the middle ground between blog posts and articles in traditional refereed journals. Where appropriate, we encourage authors to submit code samples, algorithms, and pseudo-code. For more information, visit C4LJ's Article Guidelines or browse articles from the first 10 issues published on our website: http://journal.code4lib.org/.
Remember, for consideration for the 12th issue, please send proposals, abstracts, or draft articles to c4lj-articles@googlegroups.com no later than Friday, September 17, 2010.
CFP: The Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians: "From Vision to Implementation"
CFP: The Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians: "From Vision to Implementation"
We seek presenters to tell their stories at the 2nd "Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians" sponsored by the libraries at Wake Forest University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. We will
explore the paths by which librarians have developed and marketed their entrepreneurial products and services. Our keynote speakers will be Mary Ellen Bates of Bates Information Services and Tim Spalding of
LibraryThing. See the conference website http://cloud.lib.wfu.edu/blog/iic/%20for more information.
This conference will provide a forum to:
* Share and celebrate the entrepreneurial accomplishments of librarians and information professionals
* Inspire each other to innovate
* Create a community to promote entrepreneurial practices
Conference dates and location:
March 10 and 11, 2011 on the campus of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Proposal Highlights:
We seek presentations from librarians and information professionals about projects that have become commercial successes or have transformed library services. The successful presentation could include:
* An innovative approach that filled an unmet need or extended the scope of services or resources
* A description of how a creative solution was designed and implemented
* A discussion of lessons learned and what could have been done differently
* A description of the keys to a successful project
* A tone that inspires entrepreneurship, no matter how small the project
Formats:
Presentations may be made in one of two formats:
* One-hour break-out sessions with 45 minutes for presenting and 15 minutes for Q&A. These may be panels or single presenters. Proposals should include an abstract of no more than 250 words.
* Five minute "lightening rounds" with time for Q&A after all have presented. Only a microphone will be provided so be prepared without visual aids! Proposals should include a description of 25-50 words.
Submission Deadline:
Proposals will be accepted until October 1, 2010 at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHdWSWR1RXJheGRsZW1GM2JFVkJ6dlE6MQ
For more information, contact:
Kimberly Lutz
kdlutz2@uncg.edu
336-334-5880
or
Mary Scanlon
scanlomg@wfu.edu
336-758-4303
We seek presenters to tell their stories at the 2nd "Conference for Entrepreneurial Librarians" sponsored by the libraries at Wake Forest University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. We will
explore the paths by which librarians have developed and marketed their entrepreneurial products and services. Our keynote speakers will be Mary Ellen Bates of Bates Information Services and Tim Spalding of
LibraryThing. See the conference website http://cloud.lib.wfu.edu/blog/iic/%20for more information.
This conference will provide a forum to:
* Share and celebrate the entrepreneurial accomplishments of librarians and information professionals
* Inspire each other to innovate
* Create a community to promote entrepreneurial practices
Conference dates and location:
March 10 and 11, 2011 on the campus of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Proposal Highlights:
We seek presentations from librarians and information professionals about projects that have become commercial successes or have transformed library services. The successful presentation could include:
* An innovative approach that filled an unmet need or extended the scope of services or resources
* A description of how a creative solution was designed and implemented
* A discussion of lessons learned and what could have been done differently
* A description of the keys to a successful project
* A tone that inspires entrepreneurship, no matter how small the project
Formats:
Presentations may be made in one of two formats:
* One-hour break-out sessions with 45 minutes for presenting and 15 minutes for Q&A. These may be panels or single presenters. Proposals should include an abstract of no more than 250 words.
* Five minute "lightening rounds" with time for Q&A after all have presented. Only a microphone will be provided so be prepared without visual aids! Proposals should include a description of 25-50 words.
Submission Deadline:
Proposals will be accepted until October 1, 2010 at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHdWSWR1RXJheGRsZW1GM2JFVkJ6dlE6MQ
For more information, contact:
Kimberly Lutz
kdlutz2@uncg.edu
336-334-5880
or
Mary Scanlon
scanlomg@wfu.edu
336-758-4303