ANNOTATIONS

Albanese, A.R.(2001). Revolution or evolution: Amid numerous models, librarians find they have new roles to play in shaping the future of scholarly communication.Library Journal, 126,(18),48-51.Retrieved May 29, 2005 from InfoTrac HYPERLINK "http://web4.infotrac.galegroup.com" http://web4.infotrac.galegroup.com

Explains the need for reshaping the way scholarly articles are being disseminated. Argues new projects, enabled by technology and digital media, have begun to revolutionize scholarly communication. Says despite the progress, challenges still remain.

Kupersmith, J. (2003). The other homepage: John Kupersmith looks at special-purpose entry points to library web sites. Library Journal, 128(7),S16-S18. Retrieved June 1, 2005, from InfoTrac HYPERLINK ìhttp://web4.infotrac.galegroup.comî http://web4.infotrac.galegroup.com

Explains the need for multiple entry points to library web sites. Focuses on special-purpose entry points for diverse situations and various user groups. Emphasizes the importance of including in-house pages for the public and staff use.

McKenzie,P.J. (2003). Justifying cognitive authority decisions: discursive strategies of information seekers. Library Quarterly, 73(3),261-289. Retrieved June 3, 2005, from EBSCOhost HYPERLINK ìhttp://0-web4.epnet.com.helin.uri.eduî http://0-web4.epnet.com.helin.uri.edu

Offers strategies to formulate criteria for recognizing cognitive authority. Uses Patrick Wilson's concept as a framework. Provides insight on information seekers by describing the effects of context and experience in determining whether or not information is legitimate.

Balas, J.L. (2004). The way you organize your electronic resource really matters.Computers in Libraries. 24(1),36-39. Retrieved June 09, 2005, from InfoTrac HYPERLINK ìhttp://web4.infotrac.galegroup.comî http://web4.infotrac.galegroup.com

Explains the importance of effective organization so that library users can easily navigate growing amounts of resources to find the materials they need or want. Offers solutions for managing stored information particularly electronic resource management.

Gordon, R.S. (2004). Find your image between the extremes. Library Journal, 129(5), 52. Retrieved June 30, 2005, from InfoTrac HYPERLINK "http://web1.infotrac.galegroup.com" http:web1.infotrac.galegroup.com

Offers advice for expressing your individuality in a moderate and respectful manner.Discusses the need to find a compatible work environment where one can balance personal and professional philosophies.

Smiraglia, R.P. (2002). The progress of theory in knowledge organization. Library Trends,50 (3),330-351. Retrieved June 22, 2005, from InfoTrac HYPERLINK "http://web2.infotrac.galegroup.com" http://web2.infotrac.galegroup.com

Defines theory as a system of testable explanatory statements derived from research. Applies this definition to knowledge organization and explains that we have the beginnings of a set of formal theories for the organization of recorded knowledge.

Schneider, B. (2002). Clarity in context: rethinking misunderstanding. Technical Communications, 49(2), 210-218. Retrieved June 23,2005 from Helin HYPERLINK "http://helin.uri.edu/" http://helin.uri.edu

Expands upon the nature of language and misunderstanding. Explains that language is not a neutral medium and that we must always activate our intended context to clarify that we share the same context with our intended audience.

Moed, H.F., Luwel, M., & Nederhof, A.J. (2002). Towards research performance in the humanities. Library Trends, 50(3). 498-523. Retrieved July 15, 2005, from EBSCOhost HYPERLINK "http://0-web4.epnet.com.helin.uri.edu" http://0-web4.epnet.com.helin.uri.edu

Offers statistical data and a general methodology for developing bibliometric performance indicators. Explains that bibliometrics should be used as an instrument to create a mirror of scholarly activities and research. Describes identifying characteristics of scholarly publications.

Weinstein, P. (2000). Special delivery: from diskettes to the web. Technology and Learning, 20(7), 46. Retrieved July 16, 2005, from InfoTrac HYPERLINK "http://web1.infotrac.galegroup.com" http://web1.infotrac.galegroup.com

Examines the use of floppies, CD's and DVD's historically. Questions whether the Web will eventually replace the need for such technologies. Imagines a future when we will go to Internet-based delivery with server based processing and storage.

Thong, J.Y.L.,et.al. (2004). What leads to user acceptance of digital libraries? Communications of the ACM, 47(11).78-83 Retrieved July 28, 2005 from WilsonWeb HYPERLINK
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Presents the benefits of digital libraries, including resource storage. Examines the reasons why digital libraries are not being utilized as much as expected. Suggests design improvements of digital libraries.