Browsing SAIL 2011: Into the I of the Storm; Information Resources Undergo a Sea Change by Title
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Management and Promotion of Digitization Projects: Geologic Atlas of the US
(2011-04-07)The Geologic Atlas of the United States was digitized and stored in the Texas A&M University institutional repository.Extensive metadata was created which emphasized the geographic and geologic aspects of the material.The ... -
The Marine Science Library, Resource Center
(2011-04-06)The first concept of a new library was introduced in 2001 by a faculty member at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute. The suggestion for the construction of a new library was based on two specific reasons: ... -
Not just another pretty reef: the Gainesville Florida Reef, a satellite of the worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef project
(2011-04-07)The Gainesville Florida Reef, a satellite of the Worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, project not only shows the beauty of reefs but serves to: Foster scientific communication through the visual arts Raise awareness ... -
Otto Kellands Model Dories and the Digital Archives Initiative
(2011-04-06)Otto Kelland was a truly unique individual in Newfoundland. During his long life he had several careers from being a prison superintendant to being an instructor at Marine Institute. During his life Kelland made hundreds ... -
The Science CafMovement on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
(2011-04-07)Science Cafes present a casual meeting place where people who may have little or no science background can learn about a current scientific topic in an informal and friendly environment. The coffee shop setting is designed ... -
Teaching Change: Information Literacy Collaboration at Texas A&M University at Galveston
(2011-04-07)While college students use a wide array of technologies to access information, their skills at determining what is relevant, in a university setting and in life, are poor. Many of these skills have to be taught in college ... -
Teaching Students to Evaluate E-Reference Sources with Moodle Forums
(2011-04-07)This presentation will describe the use of online forums in Moodle, a course management system, to teach students to evaluate both print and electronic reference sources. For two semesters I have created an online forum ... -
Use of Freely-Available Weebly in Creating Quick and Easy Web Pages
(2011-04-06)Weebly is a freely-available software for creating Web pages without having to know HTML. It is easy to use, with its drag and drop editor, and offers the ability to add documents, Web links, videos, slideshows, audio, ... -
Using Scanners To Advance E-Science
(2011-04-07)Library users have become acclimated to immediate access to digital information and rapid delivery of interlibrary loans in electronic format. The fact that a large quantity of scientific literature, including grey literature, ... -
Welcome Presentation to SAIL 2011 Conference
(2011-04-11)Dr. Merrell's presentation to the SAIL 2011 Librarians.