Búsqueda de la información y uso de la Biblioteca por parte de los investigadores de humanidades : Un estudio de caso en la Universidad Nacional de la Plata

Se exponen los resultados de la investigación "Procedimiento en la búsqueda de información y en lautilización de las bibliotecas por los investigadores y docentes de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, hacia una optimización del uso de recursos de información", realizada por un grupo deinvestigadores del Departamento de Bibliotecología de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (Argentina). Su objetivo era establecer los perfiles de comportamiento de los investigadores de la Facultadde Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación de dicha universidad, en el uso de los recursos y fuentesde información y, en particular, su relación con la biblioteca de la Facultad. El primer paso del estudiofue la realización de un censo para determinar la cantidad de investigadores que usan o no labiblioteca en sus procedimientos de búsqueda de información, así como las modalidades de uso. Elmismo permitió la identificación de grupos, de los cuales se seleccionaron algunos casos, con el fin de realizar entrevistas en profundidad tendientes a captar la perspectiva de los investigadores en relación con la temática estudiada

Búsqueda de la información y uso de la Biblioteca por parte de los investigadores de humanidades : Un estudio de caso en la Universidad Nacional de la Plata

Se exponen los resultados de la investigación "Procedimiento en la búsqueda de información y en lautilización de las bibliotecas por los investigadores y docentes de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, hacia una optimización del uso de recursos de información", realizada por un grupo deinvestigadores del Departamento de Bibliotecología de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (Argentina). Su objetivo era establecer los perfiles de comportamiento de los investigadores de la Facultadde Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación de dicha universidad, en el uso de los recursos y fuentesde información y, en particular, su relación con la biblioteca de la Facultad. El primer paso del estudiofue la realización de un censo para determinar la cantidad de investigadores que usan o no labiblioteca en sus procedimientos de búsqueda de información, así como las modalidades de uso. Elmismo permitió la identificación de grupos, de los cuales se seleccionaron algunos casos, con el fin de realizar entrevistas en profundidad tendientes a captar la perspectiva de los investigadores en relación con la temática estudiada

Búsqueda de la información y uso de la Biblioteca por parte de los investigadores de humanidades : Un estudio de caso en la Universidad Nacional de la Plata

Se exponen los resultados de la investigación "Procedimiento en la búsqueda de información y en lautilización de las bibliotecas por los investigadores y docentes de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, hacia una optimización del uso de recursos de información", realizada por un grupo deinvestigadores del Departamento de Bibliotecología de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata (Argentina). Su objetivo era establecer los perfiles de comportamiento de los investigadores de la Facultadde Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación de dicha universidad, en el uso de los recursos y fuentesde información y, en particular, su relación con la biblioteca de la Facultad. El primer paso del estudiofue la realización de un censo para determinar la cantidad de investigadores que usan o no labiblioteca en sus procedimientos de búsqueda de información, así como las modalidades de uso. Elmismo permitió la identificación de grupos, de los cuales se seleccionaron algunos casos, con el fin de realizar entrevistas en profundidad tendientes a captar la perspectiva de los investigadores en relación con la temática estudiada

Analysis of different uncertainty activation cross section data libraries for LWR, ADS and DEMO neutron spectra

This work is aimed to present the main differences of nuclear data uncertainties among three different nuclear data libraries: EAF-2007, EAF-2010 and SCALE-6.0, under different neutron spectra: LWR, ADS and DEMO (fusion). To take into account the neutron spectrum, the uncertainty data are collapsed to onegroup. That is a simple way to see the differences among libraries for one application. Also, the neutron spectrum effect on different applications can be observed. These comparisons are presented only for (n,fission), (n,gamma) and (n,p) reactions, for the main transuranic isotopes (234,235,236,238U, 237Np, 238,239,240,241Pu, 241,242m,243Am, 242,243,244,245,246,247,248Cm, 249Bk, 249,250,251,252Cf). But also general comparisons among libraries are presented taking into account all included isotopes. In other works, target accuracies are presented for nuclear data uncertainties; here, these targets are compared with uncertainties on the above libraries. The main results of these comparisons are that EAF-2010 has reduced their uncertainties for many isotopes from EAF-2007 for (n,gamma) and (n,fission) but not for (n,p); SCALE-6.0 gives lower uncertainties for (n,fission) reactions for ADS and PWR applications, but gives higher uncertainties for (n,p) reactions in all applications. For the (n,gamma) reaction, the amount of isotopes which have higher uncertainties is quite similar to the amount of isotopes which have lower uncertainties when SCALE-6.0 and EAF-2010 are compared. When the effect of neutron spectra is analysed, the ADS neutron spectrum obtained the highest uncertainties for (n,gamma) and (n,fission) reactions of all libraries.

Libraries Transforming Communities: The Value in an Academic Library Community at Lincoln University

Inman E. Page Library is coined as an, “Information Mall.” It houses special collections, archives, general reference services, computers, artistic programming, technological resources and space for different types of events. It is a modern academic library in the 21st century that was built on a legacy of scholarly opportunities for Lincoln University students, faculty, and our community in Jefferson City, MO and surrounding cities. The value that needs to be placed on this library is that it is an institution within an institution and should be given top priority as it pertains to continued funding, faculty support, and a place of higher learning that has a library etiquette. As well as, students need to understand the importance of how a library will affect their academic careers.

A novel glutamine–RNA interaction identified by screening libraries in mammalian cells

The arginine-rich motif provides a versatile framework for RNA recognition in which few amino acids other than arginine are needed to mediate specific binding. Using a mammalian screening system based on transcriptional activation by HIV Tat, we identified novel arginine-rich peptides from combinatorial libraries that bind tightly to the Rev response element of HIV. Remarkably, a single glutamine, but not asparagine, within a stretch of polyarginine can mediate high-affinity binding. These results, together with the structure of a Rev peptide-Rev response element complex, suggest that the carboxamide groups of glutamine or asparagine are well-suited to hydrogen bond to G-A base pairs and begin to establish an RNA recognition code for the arginine-rich motif. The screening approach may provide a relatively general method for screening expression libraries in mammalian cells.

Circulation of core collection monographs in an academic medical library

Academic medical librarians responsible for monograph acquisition face a challenging task. From the plethora of medical monographs published each year, academic medical librarians must select those most useful to their patrons. Unfortunately, none of the selection tools available to medical librarians are specifically intended to assist academic librarians with medical monograph selection. The few short core collection lists that are available are intended for use in the small hospital or internal medicine department library. As these are the only selection tools available, however, many academic medical librarians spend considerable time reviewing these collection lists and place heavy emphasis on the acquisition of listed books. The study reported here was initiated to determine whether the circulation of listed books in an academic library justified the emphasis placed on the acquisition of these books. Circulation statistics for “listed” and “nonlisted” books in the hematology (WH) section of Indiana University School of Medicine's Ruth Lilly Medical Library were studied. The average circulation figures for listed books were nearly two times as high as the corresponding figures for the WH books in general. These data support the policies of those academic medical libraries that place a high priority on collection of listed books.

Identification of peptides specific for cerebrospinal fluid antibodies in multiple sclerosis by using phage libraries.

The study of the origin and pathogenetic relevance of the oligoclonal antibodies present in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has been hampered by a lack of specific ligands. We recently reported a general strategy, based on phage-displayed random peptide libraries, to identify ligands for disease-specific antibodies even in the absence of any information on the nature of the pathologic antigen. With this procedure, we identified several peptides specifically recognized by antibodies present in the CSF of MS patients. Using these peptides as reagents, we demonstrated that they mimic different natural epitopes and react with antibodies enriched in the CSF of MS patients. Antibodies recognizing the selected peptides are commonly found with equal frequency in the sera of MS patients and of normal individuals. In contrast, the repertoire of CSF antibodies appears to be individual-specific and is probably the result of a nonspecific immunodysregulation rather than a stereotyped response to a single antigen/agent.

A general assay for antibody catalysis using acridone as a fluorescent tag.

A simple and highly sensitive catalysis assay is demonstrated based on analyzing reactions with acridonetagged compounds by thin-layer chromatography. As little as 1 pmol of product is readily visualized by its blue fluorescence under UV illumination and identified by its retention factor (Rf). Each assay requires only 10 microliters of solution. The method is reliable, inexpensive, versatile, and immediately applicable in repetitive format for screening catalytic antibody libraries. Three examples are presented: (i) the epoxidation of acridone labeled (S)-citronellol. The pair of stereoisomeric epoxides formed is resolved on the plate, which provides a direct selection method for enantioselective epoxidation catalysts. (ii) Oxidation of acridone-labeled 1-hexanol to 1-hexanal. The activity of horse liver alcohol dehydrogenase is detected. (iii) Indirect product labeling of released aldehyde groups by hydrazone formation with an acridone-labeled hydrazide. Activity of catalytic antibodies for hydrolysis of enol ethers is detected.

General Library

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

General Library

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

General Library

Albert Kahn, architect. In 1918 the old library was demolished and a new front (north facade) was attached to the 1893 stacks and the stacks built in 1916-1917. This was referred to as the (New) General Library until the south stack addition was built in 1967-1970, when the entire library building was named the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library.

Approved list of books for rural libraries. Books for rural libraries must be selected from the list approved by the state superintendent of public instruction, in accordance with section 1 of the rural library of 1903.

At head of title: Dept. of libraries, loans, and course of study.