Cross Reference
Cross Reference is an internal blog managed by David Ferguson sharing new, innovative, interesting or thought-provoking information USF library staff gathered from conferences, trainings, and seminars.
- Zine Librarians UnConference (ZLuC)This link opens in a new windowNov 6, 2018Matthew Collins, Reference, Instruction and Zine Librarian, attended the Zine Librarians UnConference, (ZLuC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After starting the Gleeson Zine Library with Anders Lyon in 2017, Matt saw the conference as an opportunity to discover ways to improve the collection and engage with the university community. The zine collection will be primarily focused on social justice … Continue reading Zine Librarians UnConference (ZLuC)
- SCELC eResource HackfestThis link opens in a new windowOct 25, 2018Justine Withers, Electronic and Continuing Resources Catalog Librarian, attended the SCELC (Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium) Hackfest 2018. USF, as a member of SCELC, is able to receive a lower negotiated rate on purchases and subscriptions of electronic resources. As reported by Justine, “The Hackfest brings electronic resources and systems librarians together for three days of … Continue reading SCELC eResource Hackfest
- Post Cancellation Perpetual Access of E-journalsThis link opens in a new windowAug 21, 2018For many libraries, budget concerns can lead to the very difficult decision to cancel subscriptions. Unlike print journals, electronic journals are not saved and stored by the library. Fortunately, the publisher will sometimes include a provision in the license indicating perpetual access to issues paid for by the library. David Ferguson, Acquisitions Coordinator, attended the … Continue reading Post Cancellation Perpetual Access of E-journals
- Providing Social Science Data ServicesThis link opens in a new windowAug 16, 2018Carol Spector, Reference and Government Information Librarian, attended the ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) Summer Program 2018 on “Providing Social Science Data Services.” “The highlight of this week long workshop was meeting fellow librarians that are providing data services on their campuses and hearing about their successes and challenges. The workshop motivated … Continue reading Providing Social Science Data Services
- Libraries and TechnologyThis link opens in a new windowJan 11, 2018Anders Lyon, the Stacks Coordinator at Gleeson Library, attended the Library Information Technology Association (LITA) Forum in Denver, November 9th-12th, 2017. LITA is a division of the American Library Association and this year’s annual conference focused on the intersection of libraries and technology. The topics covered data management, analytics, digital initiatives and user experience. Of … Continue reading Libraries and Technology