The Book vs. E-Book: E-Book Survey Report

During the Spring Semester 2014 at Winthrop University an E-book survey was administered to Winthrop faculty, staff, and students. The objectives of the survey were (1) to inform the patrons that the library does have e-books available to them, (2) to ascertain if they have used any of the e-books for their research, (3) to determine which format, print or e-book, is their primary preference and (4) which format do they think is most important as part of the permanent library collection. The results, including comments from the faculty, staff and students, were compiled and are presented in this paper.

Redefining the Academic Library Managing the Migration to Digital Information Services

Academic libraries are faced with a daunting series of challenges brought on by the digital revolution. In an era when millions of books, articles, images, and videos available instantaneously via the web, libraries across all institutional types are experiencing declining demand for their traditional services, built around the storage and dissemination of physical resources. At the same time, new demand for digital information services and collaborative learning spaces promise new areas of opportunity and engagement with patrons. A rapid and orderly transition to “the library of the future” requires difficult trade-offs, however, as no institution can afford to continue expanding both its commitment to comprehensive, local print collections as well as new investments in staff, technology, and renovations. This report illustrates how progressive academic libraries are evolving in response to these challenges, providing case studies and best practices in managing library space, staff, and resources.

Report of the Fifth Meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Document in spanish available at the Library

Report on the knowledge transfer network

Includes bibliography

Report of the Working Group on National Accounts of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC

Spanish document available at the Library

Report of the working group on environmental statistics of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Includes bibliography

Report of the Eleventh Session of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

Spanish and portuguese versions available at the Library

Report of the Regional Intergovernmental Conference on Ageing: Towards a Regional Strategy for the Implementation in Latin America and the Caribbean of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing

Spanish version available at the Library

Report of the second regional intergovernmental conference on ageing in Latin America and the Caribbean

Spanish version available at the Library (146537)

Report of the Sixteenth Meeting of Specialized Agencies and Other Bodies of the United Nations System on the Advancement of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

Spanish document available at the Library

Report of the Regional Seminar on the Progress Made and Key Action for Implementation of the Cairo Programme of Action in 15 Years After its Adoption

Spanish version available at the Library

Report of the Nineteenth Meeting of Specialized agencies and other Bodies of the United Nations System on the Advancement of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

Includes bibliography

Report of the ECLAC Ad Hoc Committee on Population and Development

Includes bibliography

Gel against denture stomatitis: clinical report

The objective of this study is to report the clinical use of 2% Uncaria tomentosa gel against denture stomatitis (DS) as an alternative treatment. The patient was a 65-year-old, denture-wearing woman. At the clinical examination, her palate showed hyperplasic and erythematous mucosa indicating DS type II. DS is a chronic oral disease that affects denture wearers. It occurs as an inflammatory reaction in denture-wearing patients under maxillary prostheses. Candida albicans has been reported as the principal etiological agent. An alternative treatment, the topical application of a gel of 2% U. tomentosa three times a day for 1 week was given to the patient. After 1 week of this treatment, she had significantly reduced signs of the disease. Despite the existence of a great number of antifungal agents, treatment failure is observed frequently. Phytotherapy is becoming more popular worldwide. Currently, the most promising medicinal Amazonian herb is U. tomentosa (Willd.) DC., known as Cat's Claw. Studies of the chemical and pharmacological properties of this medicinal plant have allowed researchers to develop indications for its use. This report demonstrates the effectiveness of U. tomentosa against DS.