-
Analysis of web-based tutorials created by academic libraries
Have only skimmed it myself, but you might be interested in Analysis of web-based tutorials created by academic libraries, The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Volume 35, Issue 2, March 2009, Pages 126-131 (doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2009.01.010). Abstract: This paper aims to analyse the characteristics of tutorials created by academic libraries. It evaluates a sample of 180 tutorials by…
-
NRC Research Press soon no longer free for Canadians
The National Research Council of Canada has decided to privatize their journals and services. "Specifically for our Canadian clients and subscribers, since 2001 our journals have been provided electronically, free to all Canadians. This has been available due to the generous support of the Federal Depository Services Program. This availability will continue to be in…
Posted Under: Miscellaneous -
PubMed on the iPhone
Karen points to information about a 3rd party iPhone app to search PubMed from the iPhone or iPod Touch: PubMed On Tap. If you're aware of other official or unofficial applications allowing database searches, please add them to the M-Libraries page on the LibSuccess Wiki.
Posted Under: m-libraries -
Call for Articles: Library Hi Tech News
Library Hi Tech News has posted an updated list of areas in which they're particularly interested in receiving submissions: Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 8.0: Review and Implications for Libraries Beyond Meebo Chat: Free Available Programs for Virtual Reference Library Uses of Skype Blogging Software – Comparison Guide Libraries on the Move: Mobile Web Browsers…
Posted Under: Scholarship -
ebook pricing stuff
A couple of quick things to note. Teleread points to an ebook price comparison website: http://www.ebookprice.info/. Doesn't look terribly comprehensive, and it's only US sources, but a good idea. Couldn't find Outliers, for example. But the second thing to note is that I did notice Outliers is now selling for only $4.88 on Shortcovers, vs…
Posted Under: Miscellaneous