Norton, M. J. (1999). Knowledge discovery in databases. Library Trends, 48(1), 9-21. Retrieved May 27, 2005 from Academic Search Elite database.
Describes knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) and its missions, values and challenges. Discusses investigation of databases, including the quality of their content, design, and patterns within to extract potential knowledge. Addresses the pros and cons of human intervention.
Library website design and database access. (2004). Library Technology Reports, 40(3), 50-60. Retrieved June 2, 2005 from Academic Search Elite database.
Describes World Wide Web Consortium and its goals to make the web accessible by taking into account differences in culture, language, education, ability, resources, access devices, and physical limitations. Outlines methods for implementation of guidelines that all libraries should execute to ensure that libraries are leaders in accessibility and usability.
Annotation 4:Communication and Information Science TheoryEngel, D., & Robbins, S. (2004). Improving reference services through a library website: strategies for collaborative change. The Reference Librarian, 83/84, 157-173. Retrieved June 2, 2005 from Academic Search Elite database.
Examines the cooperative efforts of the University of Oklahoma Librariesí Web Committee to improve the libraryís website design and on-line reference services. Describes the role of each subcommittee; presents issues, resolutions and outcomes of each and forecasts continued improvement efforts.
Jankowska, M.A., & Marshall, L. (2003). Why social interaction and good communication in academic libraries matters. The Reference Librarian, 83/84, 131-144. Retrieved June 6, 2005 from Academic Search Elite database.
Proposes greater social interaction between technical and public service librarians in order to strengthen services to academic faculty and students. Recommends team approach based on subject specialty to increase communication. Stresses that good communication contributes to decision making process, encourages collaboration, and improves service and teaching.
Kuhlthau, C.C. (1999). Accommodating the user's information search process: challenges for retrieval system designers. Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 25(3), 12-16. Retrieved June 13, 2005 from H.W. Wilson database.
Describes stages of the users' information search process and the consequences impacting library and information services. Presents concepts that may be used for designing information retrieval systems that support creativity, learning and innovation.
Breeding, M. (2005). Looking toward the future of library technology. Computers in Libraries, 25(5), 39-41. Retrieved June 13, 2005 from Academic Search Elite database.
Summarizes current trends in library technology and forecasts where the technology will lead. Addresses five areas in which these changes will occur, including integrated library system reintegration, shared implementation and the library software industry.
Annotation 8:Professional Scholarly Communication & BibliometricsShuler, J.A. (2002). Libraries go to war. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 28(1/2), 59-62. Retrieved June 13, 2005 from Academic Search Premier database.
Discusses the impact of the war against terrorism on academic libraries and librarians. Addresses the challenges that face the United States government and academic libraries in maintaining a safe information network in light of the U.S.A. PATRIOT Act.
Martin, S.K. (2004). A wedge in the door of scholarly communication. portal: Libraries & the Academy, 4(2), 167-170. Retrieved July 18, 2005 from Academic Search Elite database.
Addresses scholarly communication failures. Mentions SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) which has established open access journals that are readily available at no cost. Explains how faculty members and researchers are taking action in support of librarian recommendations to search for new economic models for scholarly communication.
Cronin, B. (2001). Bibliometrics and beyond: some thoughts on web-based citation analysis. Journal of Information Science, 27(1), 1-7. Retrieved July 10, 2005 from Academic Search Elite database.
Discusses the impact of the World Wide Web on citation analysis and scholarly communication. Presents challenges facing bibliometricians in an open publishing environment and addresses the need for new citation indexing tools and techniques.
Stout, N. (2004). Profession on the verge of a nervous breakdown. The Serials Librarian, 47(1/2), 45-55. Retrieved July 20, 2005 from H.W. Wilson database.
Describes the stereotypical image of librarians and its correlation to the lack of respect of the profession. Maintains that the increase in information material available has caused an increase in automation, outsourcing, use of paraprofessionals and clerical staff and is therefore a threat to job security.