A Monthly Update
7/10/09
Stronger than Ever
The library’s book collection is stronger than ever, thanks to a collaborative effort by faculty and librarians. This past year, we have made great strides in more closely aligning our collection with a recognized benchmark in academic libraries, the Bowker Book Analysis (aka RCLweb).
Specifically, since January of ’08, we’ve moved from owning 22 percent of titles recommended by Bowker to 26 percent (some 16K titles) in June of ’09. This means that across the disciplines, we are increasingly acquiring the titles most recommended by a panel of some 300 subject specialists.
Our goal is to own 60 percent of the recommended titles. You can help us reach our goal, when making purchases for the library, by regularly consulting the Bowker Book Analysis list, aka RCLweb.
Infomaniac Tip of the Week
Are you looking for the perfect web application to meet your needs? Are you curious about the coolest new websites? Check out the 2009 Webware and Webby Award winners.
The 2009 Webware Winners
http://www.cnet.com/html/ww/100/2009/winners.html?tag=mncol;txt
100 web apps in 10 categories have been “voted to be the best of the best by Webware readers and users of the apps themselves.” Find apps in categories like: Audio & Music, Browsing, Commerce, Communication, Infrastructure & Storage, Photo & Video, Productivity, and more.The 2009 Webby Award Winner
http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?season=CURRENT_SEASON
With over 70 categories, the Webby Awards honor “excellence on the internet.” See winners and nominees in categories like: Activism, Art, Best Use of Photography, Best Visual Design, Blog–Political, Health, Movie & Film, and more.
Happenings
Display: “Read Local: Pennsylvania Authors, Poets, and Playwrights,” July 1-31, Level A Terrace in the library.
Allentown School District History Day Research Workshop, July 13 & 14, Information Commons.
Reference USA Database Training, led by Reference USA Representative Cat O’Brien. July 14, 9:00AM-10:00AM, Information Commons.
Teaching with Technology: A Workshop for Faculty (co-hosted by Library and Faculty Ctr. for Teaching), August 25, Seegers Union.
