Archive for January, 2010
UF to participate in global library software development
A $2.38 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Indiana University (IU) will be used to develop software created specifically for the management of print and electronic collections for academic and research libraries around the world. The University of Florida is the lead partner for the Florida Consortium (Florida International University, Florida State [...]
Read More..>>Conversations in Children’s Literature – “Not Just for Children: Reading Jules Verne (With Your Children)”
Conversations in Children’s Literature “Not Just for Children: Reading Jules Verne (With Your Children),” a talk by Dr. Terry Harpold, UF Associate Professor of English, on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 7:00 PM **new location** University of Florida Education Library in Norman Hall Conversations in Children’s Literature, a regular series of presentations and discussions about [...]
Read More..>>Lacrosse Team READ Poster
Check out the UF Libraries’ newest READ poster featuring the inaugural lacrosse team!
Read More..>>Call for Entries: ARTBOUND juried artists’ book exhibition
Students (graduate or undergraduate) making books in book arts and/or fine arts programs across the United States are invited to participate in ARTBOUND by submitting work to a juried artists’ book exhibition and permanent collection at The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries! Entrants are to submit handmade, artists’ books printed in edition. Books [...]
Read More..>>Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Thurs. January 21, 2010 3:00-4:00 p.m. Marston Science Library, Room L 308 Not sure what counts as plagiarism? Confused about research ethics? As a TA, have you seen cases of plagiarism in your classes? This workshop for science & engineering students will focus on scientific research ethics. Through interactive discussion of case studies, attendees [...]
Read More..>>Library orientations
You are invited to attend a general library orientation. You will learn about the UF library system, library resources and how to navigate the catalog. A short tour of Library West will conclude the orientation. No registration is necessary. If you teach FYF and would like to bring your class to an orientation, please notify us. All sessions are [...]
Read More..>>New Business Library Database
MarketLine — International Market Research. Includes industry profiles offering standardized market data (including size & segmentation) and competitive analysis; company profiles for 50,000 public and private companies giving detailed insight into how companies are organized and function; Base Drivers Database featuring key macro-economic, social, demographic and industry statistics for 215 countries; live feed of news, [...]
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