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Systems Librarian Attends IUG Conference in DenverThe University's Libraries' Systems Librarian, Hadi Amjadi, attended a conference for the Innovative Users Group in Denver in May. Innovative Interfaces is the GGU Libraries' online catalog system. It is the most widely used online catalog system used in libraries worldwide.About the Innovative conference, Hadi's remarked, "The conference was packed with useful presentations which taught me many valuable features in our system. One practical feature was on setting up our system to collect usage statistics on online databases. In determining useful online databases, we need to collect accurate statistics on the database usage. Using these statistics we can determine which online databases are used the most. This insight should help us make better assessments about acquiring the future databases which will make the student's search complete."He continued, "From the users' conference, I learned about ways we can change the search interface for our online catalog. A new search interface should improve usability and appearance of the search screens. Making these changes will involve projects to build new pages using cascading style sheets. I plan to build a few of these in the near future.""I also learned about ways to cleanup records in our online catalog, which should help with yielding better search results as well as ideas for setting up a disaster recovery plan for our library" he added.To assist with integrating more web features into our online catalog, the library has recently acquired WebBridge from Innovative Interfaces. WebBridge is a product that will boost the users' search results. It offers a smart linking capability, which enables libraries to link together information resources when appropriate. This can include content enrichment such as book-jacket images and book reviews, and free websites related to the records the user is viewing, but can also include linking to the most appropriate copy of full-text journal articles or e-books.
Interlibrary Loan Services
New to GGU? Not new, but curious about a very useful service provided by the University Library? Interlibrary Loan, or as it is sometimes called, Document Delivery is a service offered to currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff. Sometimes books or articles needed for research papers are identified but not available locally. All is not lost! These books or articles may be requested through the Interlibrary Loan Services of the University Library. The library's website has a form for you to fill out and send directly to the Interlibrary Loan specialist Dolores Neese. For your convenience, here is the form: Interlibrary Loan Form.Your request will usually be processed the same day, and Dolores will notify you when the items arrive. Of course, you may always call the Reference Desk and speak to a librarian about your research needs at 415-442-7244.
Among the recently received books in the University Library are:
Career movies: American business and the success mystique by Jack Boozer. Austin, TX : University of Texas Press, 2002. PN1995.9.B87 B66 2002
Understanding behaviors for effective leadership by Jon P. Howell, Dan L. Costley. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2006. HD58.7 .H684 2006
The economics of retailing and distribution by R.R. Betancourt. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, 2006
HF5429 .B467 2004
Humor in advertising : a comprehensive analysis by Charles S. Gulas and Marc G. Weinberger. Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, Inc., c2006. HF5821 .G87 2006
Inside the mind of Toyota : management principles for enduring growth by Satoshi Hino New York, N.Y.: Productivity Press, c2006. HD9710.J34 T6363313 2006
Ship it!: a practical guide to successful software projects by Jared R. Richardson, William A. Gwaltney, Jr. Imprint Raleigh, N.C.: Pragmatic Bookshelf, c2005. QA76.76.D47 R535 2005
The ethical practice of psychology in organizations edited by Rodney L. Lowman ; associate editors, Joel Lefkowitz, Robert McIntyre, Nancy Tippins. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association; Bowling Green, OH : Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, c2006. HF5548.8 .E79 2006
Marketing of high-technology products and innovations by Jakki Mohr, Sanjit Sengupta, Stanley Slater. Upper Saddle River, N.J .: Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2005. HC79.H53 M64 2005
The Bogleheads' guide to investing by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, Michael LeBoeuf; foreword by John C. Bogle. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley & Sons, 2006. HG4521 .L3194 2006
The IABC handbook of organizational communication: a guide to internal communication, public relations, marketing, and leadership. Tamara L. Gillis, editor. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, c2006. HD30.36.U5 I56 2006
Comparing and contrasting marketing assumptions and advertising strategies in Japan and the United States : case studies by Joseph P. Helgert. Lewiston, N.Y.: Edwin Mellen Press, 2005. HF5813.J3 H45 2005
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Investment Information in the University LibraryThis month, the University Library is focusing its Database Spotlight on two of our best known databases: Morningstar and ValueLine. Both databases provide access to current analyst opinion and financial data.Morningstar tracks mutual funds, stocks and other managed investments. You can screen more than 18,000 stocks and funds using dozens of criteria and access analyst opinions on 1,000 stocks and 2,000 funds.ValueLine provides investment analysis, research and advice on 1,700 stocks and 90 industries. You can search for research on options, exchange-traded funds and mutual funds.For more information on these databases, and more the library has to offer, please call us at the Reference Desk at 415-442-7244.
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New Books in the Library| Date | Workshop or Event | Time | Location |
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| July 11, 2006, Tuesday | Finding Country Information | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, University Library - meet at the Reference Desk |
| July 19, 2006, Wednesday | Developing Your Research Skills: Evaluating Information | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, University Library - meet at the Reference Desk |
| July 24, 2006 Wednesday | Database Spotlight: Morningstar and ValueLine | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, University Library - meet at the Reference Desk |
Free Cultural Events, Fairs & Festivals - July 2006
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| Fillmore Jazz Festival | Jul 2-3 10am-6pm | San Francisco |
| Fourth of July Waterfront Festival | Jul 4 Fireworks start at 9 pm | San Francisco |
| AIDS Walk San Francisco | Jul 16 | San Francisco |
| San Francisco Theater Festival | Jul 23 | San Francisco |
| Gilroy Garlic Festival | Jul 28-30 | Gilroy |
| Berkeley Kite Festival | Jul 29-30 | Berkeley |
For more information on these and other free cultural events, go to SFgate.com
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Food for Thought
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| Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambition. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. |
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July 2006 volume 1, no. 5
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