Niagara Falls Special Attractions - Postcards

Board with five postcards of Niagara Falls attractions. First postcard, Lincoln Beachey's Flight under Niagara Falls Bridge (copyright 1911 by Photo Specialty Co.). Second postcard, Calvery Walking Niagara Gorge on 3/4 in. cable. Third postcard, Burning Spring, Niagara Falls, Canada. Fourth postcard, Mrs. Anna Edson Taylor "Shot Horseshoe Falls (165 feet) October 24, 1901, and survived - a feat never before accomplished. Entered barrel one and one-half miles above the Falls. Was in barrel one hour and fifteen minutes. Had 32 pounds of air in barrel; 100 pounds weight on foot of barrel. Rescued six hundred yards below falls on Canadian shore". Fifth postcard, Burning Spring, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Recreational Reading of International Students in Academic Libraries

survey of international students in a university library as to whether or not they engage in recreational reading and if they think it helps their language learning

ESL Collections, University Libraries, and Internationalization

This research study examines the content, types of materials, locations, and library collection development policies concerning ESL (English as a second language) materials collections on university campuses in the United States and Canada. ESL learning materials are defined in this study as those materials supporting adult learners who are non-native speakers of English in a higher education setting. The purpose of this study is to describe the content and types of materials in these collections, to learn where these collections are typically housed on university campuses, to discover what collection development policies may inform the building of these collections, and to explore the potential significance of these collections for university libraries. The overriding question that informs this study is the following: Can involvement with ESL collections serve as a way for university libraries to participate in internationalization by supporting the language needs of international students?

Barnes Wines, Limited, Special Resolution No.1

The note at the start of the resolution reads: "A special resolution to authorize an application for supplementary letters patent varying the authorized capital of the company by re-classifying and changing certain shares and increasing the capital of the company by the creation of additional preference shares".

Internationalization in German Academic Libraries: Moving beyond North American Perspectives

This paper explores how internationalization is understood and experienced in German academic libraries. Its main purpose is to move the discussion of internationalization in academic libraries beyond the boundaries of English-speaking North America by investigating a European perspective. Its secondary purpose is to investigate the role of English in German academic libraries. An online survey and a series of in-person interviews conducted in Germany in April 2015 provided the data for this study. What emerged are a series of stated differences and similarities between North America and Germany informed by the two overarching themes of implicit internationalization and plurilingualism, the ability to switch from one language to another as required.

Special Orders No. 18 of the Office U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Parole

Special Orders No. 18 of the Office U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Parole, near Annapolis, MD., March 14, 1865 to W.K. Cleveland assigning him to duty as pathologist and consulting surgeon for the hospital. This is signed by W. Stewart, Surgeon U.S. Vol’s, in charge, March 14, 1865.

Letter regarding a special service held by DeVeaux School to re-inter the body of Mrs. Maria Woodruff

Letter (2 page typed form letter with a handwritten note from Don Loker) regarding a special service held by DeVeaux School to re-inter the body of Mrs. Maria Woodruff, the first wife of Judge Samuel DeVeaux. Her body was originally buried at DeVeaux School in Niagara Falls, New York. The location of the ceremony was the cemetery in St. Davids, Ontario. Maria died on April 23, 1815 at the age of 19. This notice was sent by Rev. Alec Pudwell, chaplain of DeVeaux School, Niagara Falls, New York, May 6, 1963.

Stories of Informal Mentorship: Recognizing the Voices of Mentees in Academic Libraries

Based on the 2014 OLA Super Conference session “Mentorship in Academic Libraries: A Universe of Possibilities,” this article explores the benefits of informal mentorship in its various forms and how librarians are embracing a new way of thinking about mentorship both individually and organizationally. The lived experiences of two professional academic librarians are shared as they argue that informal mentorship offers the opportunity to co-create a meaningful mentorship experience by recognizing the importance of the mentee’s voice. This paper will discuss the value of informal mentorship and how, when certain elements are present within it, this model can allow us to reimagine mentorship in academic libraries. Concepts such as “accidental” mentorship, “purposeful” mentorship, mentorship “network,” and “peer” mentorship are discussed.

Meeting of the special committee on new arrangements

Meeting of the special committee on new arrangements (3 copies of 1 page, printed). This has John I. Mackenzie listed on the bottom of the page. Copies 2 and 3 are torn at the bottom. This affects the text slightly, Aug. 23, 1881.

Myths of greece and Rome : narrated with special reference to literature and art

UANL

The holy Biblie, containing the old and new testaments : traslated out of the original conques: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by his majesty's special command.

UANL

What’s so Special About Cyberspace ? Reflections on Elkin-Koren And Salzberger

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What’s so Special About Cyberspace Reflections on Elkin-Koren And Salzberger

Dans cet article, l’auteur Ejan Mackaay présente les caractéristiques fondamentales du cyberespace et analyse les relations économiques et juridiques entre les acteurs du marché virtuel de l’Internet. Cette analyse s'inscrit en marge des travaux de Niva Elkin-Koren et Eli Salzberger, dont elle suit le plan. D'une part, il y est précisé que le marché virtuel de l’Internet remet en question l’analyse classique des interactions entre les acteurs économiques. La nouvelle analyse néo-institutionnel présente un cadre analytique qui relève plus adéquatement les relations complexes entre les acteurs économiques du marché virtuel que les théories économiques classiques. Cette nouvelle approche se fonde sur le concept que les acteurs économiques utilisent les ressources afin d’être intégrés au sein des institutions les plus actives et efficaces. D'autre part, il est fait mention que le cyberespace présente plusieurs caractéristiques d’un marché économique. Toutefois, étant virtuel, le cyberespace ne présente pas les mêmes limites qu’un marché physique. En effet, dans ce dernier, certaines limites physiques imposent diverses règles de comportement. Le législateur doit donc prendre conscience de l’absence de telles limites et des normes qu’elles imposaient afin de légiférer adéquatement sur les échanges dans le cyberespace. Ensuite, afin d’illustrer les divergences entre les marchés physiques et virtuels, une analyse est faite au regard des principaux échecs de marchés, soit l’établissement d’un monopole, l’accès aux biens publics, les informations imparfaites et les externalités négatives. Un monopole est un échec de marché qui restreint considérablement la compétition, peut être accrut par l’effet boule de neige et, s’il n’est pas contrôlé, peut mener à un effet de blocage ou d’exclusion de certains acteurs. Le second échec analysé est l’accès aux biens publics. Dans le cyberespace, le principal bien public est l’information qui peut être échangée entre les utilisateurs. Toutefois, certaines règles de droits d’auteur et de propriété intellectuelle peuvent considérablement limiter l’accès à ce bien. L’information incomplète des acteurs économiques constitue un autre échec de marché, mais le cyberespace offre plusieurs moyens d’accéder à l’information pertinente aux transactions éclairées. Enfin, les externalités négatives peuvent généralement être considérées comme des effets secondaires des échanges commerciaux. Toutefois il est souligné que ces dernières ont un effet très limité dans le cyberespace, étant donné le plus grand nombre d’options de retrait et la facilité accrue de l’exercer. Enfin, il est rappelé que le commerce électronique et le cyberespace remettent en questions toutes les théories économiques et politiques traditionnelles et offrent une perspective nouvelle sur le phénomène de la formation des normes.