Langsdale's annual book sale will take place Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 2-3, 2005, in the gallery behind the auditorium.

Update:
Thanks to everyone who came and bought books, the book sale was a rousing success. All the proceeds from sale go to the UB Educational Foundation. And if you need to make room for all those new books, you can bring your old books to Langsdale for next year's book sale.

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/19/2005 10:55:00 AM

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There has been a lot of news about Google Print lately. A number of authors and some publishers have sued to stop Google from scanning copyrighted works they get from libraries. Meanwhile, Yahoo!, the University of California and others have started the Open Content Alliance which is only scanning in books in the public domain.

If you have tried to make copies at Langsdale recently, you may have experienced a certain amount of frustration. At one point recently, all 3 of our copy machines were not working and some people had to take items out of the building in order to make copies.

We are happy to report that we now have brand new copiers in Langsdale. So as the weather turns colder, we won't be making you run outside just to make copies.

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/19/2005 10:23:00 AM

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Langsdale still has a few classes remaining this semester.

• On Wedsnesday Oct 19 is a class on Cascading Style Sheets
  
• On Thursday Oct 27 is a class about RSS and WebLogs

To register for any of these classes, send an email to langref@ubalt.edu or call 410-837-4274

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/19/2005 08:42:00 AM

I've been going through CHOICE's best websites for 2005, and I found a free database from ISI called ISIHighlycited.com . You may search by individual author or browse a subject area (e.g., psychology/psychiatry) for the top researchers cited in the field.

I know that Applied Behavioral Sciences is very interested in ISI rankings, so I sent them the link. You may want to send it to other faculty who may be interested.

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Posted by Michael to resources at 9/20/2005 01:40:00 PM

A recent article in the UBPost reported on the growing concern with the rise in plagiarism on college campuses.

Langsdale Library has been aware of this issue and over the summer developed a tutorial suitable for UB classes. The tutorial is available online at
http://langsdale.ubalt.edu/howto/tutorials/
academic_integrity/slide_1.htm.

If you have any questions about the tutorial or would like to use it or link to it for a class, please contact Susan Wheeler or Jeffrey Hutson. Their contact information is on Langsdale's staff page.

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 12:23:00 PM

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Passager Books, a new press, housed happily at UB, dedicated to the creative life in old age, celebrates with a
POETRY READING
by 86-year-old JEAN L. CONNOR

THURSDAY, October 6, at 7 pm
in UB’s Thumel Business Center, room 003.
A reception and booksigning will follow.

O'Connor's new book of poetry, A Cartography of Peace is available online at www.passagerpress.com

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Posted by Michael to ub at 10/05/2005 12:22:00 PM

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Langsdale Library is honored to be hosting a Memorial Display for Dr. Thomas Jacklin. The display, located on the first floor of Langsdale Library, highlights his life and work here at UB. Dr. Jacklin passed away April 28, 2005 after losing his battle with lung cancer.

He came to UB in 1980 and won the hearts of his students and colleagues. He served on numerous committees, won several teaching awards including a lifetime achievement award, and was Faculty Advisor for Phi Alpha Theta honor society. He worked on projects such as Baltimore Neighborhood Heritage Project, Lessons from the Light Rail, and Saving the Community: Leakin Park and the Pursuit of the Light Rail. He loved UB.

Dr. J as his students so fondly called him also loved trains. He was a docent for The B&O Railroad Museum and wrote extensively on the subject of the railroads. He published many articles in railroad magazines and presented papers for organizations such as: National Railroad Heritage Preservation at Penn State, Preservation and Education Association of Railway Museums, and the Eastern Conference Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. He was Editorial Advisor for Railroad History in 2004.

History in the Roundhouse http://www.ubalt.edu/lehs/jacklin/roundhouse.html

A Conversation with Parker Lamb
http://www.rlhs.org/rrhistry/rrh189/interview.html

by Stacey Lee, Jacob France Institute

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Posted by Michael to ub at 10/05/2005 12:18:00 PM

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You can now get your reference questions answered online. A Langsdale reference librarian will be online, awaiting your reference questions from Noon - 5:00pm M-F, and intermittently at other times.

If you use AIM, you can simply IM your reference question to UBLangsdale. If you don't have AIM, you can Chat with a reference librarian by going to http://langsdale.ubalt.edu/info_services/contact.htm and clicking on the "Chat" button.

Not up for an online Chat? That's OK. Use the page above to send us an email or get the phone number to the reference desk. And yes, you can still see us in person on the second floor of Langsdale.

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 12:16:00 PM

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The Fall edition of the Langsdale Link, our semesterly newsletter, is now online. Here you will find out about many of the goings on within Langsdale, including some of our new services, new databases, new DVDs, new staff and ,of course, a new wordfind. Not everything in the Link is new. You can read about some interesting old stuff as well.

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 12:15:00 PM

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Cybercrime: A Reference Handbook
This handbook examines many forms of computer exploits—some positively motivated and some negatively motivated—from the Hacking Prehistory Era before 1969 to the present.
HV6773 .S3547 2004


The Handbook of Negotiation and Culture
This book, which provides an in-depth review of the field of negotiation theory, expands current thinking to include cross-cultural perspectives.
BF637 .N4 H365 2004


Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Did you know that 'off the cuff' refers to the rather messy practice of writing impromptu notes on one's shirt cuff before speaking in public? This volume takes a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English the rich and intriguing language that it is. Contains entries for over 5000 idioms, including 350 entirely new entries and over 500 new quotations.
PE1460 .O94 2004


Great Jobs for Business Majors
“Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers both the basics of a job search as well as detailed profiles of possible careers in your field.”
HF5382.7 .L347 2003


Careers in Marketing & Market Research
For those interested in marketing careers, this WetFeet Insider Guide explores the opportunities within and beyond the consumer products industry what it takes to succeed typical career paths and how to navigate the recruiting process like a seasoned professional.
HF5415.35 .C37 2005


Dictionary of Literary Characters
This new edition of Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters has been revised and expanded to bring it thoroughly up to date. More than 6,500 entries provide a guide to the wealth of characters created by writers in English — from the Wife of Bath to Bertie Wooster, from Tom Sawyer to Harry Potter.
PR19 .D52 2004

The Ultimate Accountants' Reference Including GAAP, IRS & SEC Regulations, Leases, and More
“The perfect daily answer book for the practicing accountant offers a single-source tool of best practices and control systems related to accounting regulations for all aspects of financial statements, accounting management reports, and management of the accounting department.
HF5616 .U5 B713 2005

Dictionary of Historic Documents
Still the only reference of its kind, this revised edition provides basic factual information about more than 2,400 significant documents in world history.
D9 .D525 2003

Business Cards : The Art of Saying Hello
This is the ultimate business card book, bringing together the best examples of cards created by designers around the world. Over 300 cards are grouped into sections reflecting different design approaches: typography, photography, materials, illustration and found objects.
NE965 .D67 2004

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 11:46:00 AM

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The U.S. Commerce Department has set up a registry to help businesses affected by Hurricane Katrina. If you know someone who needs help rebuilding a business --or if you own a business and you want to donate supplies, funds, or other items-- you can call 1-888-4USADOC, or visit http:// www.nerr.gov

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Posted by Michael to gov docs at 10/05/2005 10:40:00 AM

The Baltimore Book Festival turns 10 this year!


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Posted by Michael to resources at 10/05/2005 10:38:00 AM

The UB Post reports on problems with plagiarism at UB. The article includes some ideas on how UB could confront the issue.

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Posted by Michael to ub at 10/05/2005 10:37:00 AM

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Once again, Langsdale is offering classes on HTML to the UB community.

Introduction to HTML

• Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 23, 2005. 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Advanced HTML: HTML with Style

• Friday, Oct. 14, 2005. 12:00-4:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005. 2:00-6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

All classes will be held in Langsdale 200. To register, send an email to langref@ubalt.edu. For more information and for a complete list of Langsdale's Fall Internet workshops, please visit our webpage.

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 10:31:00 AM

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Mintel Market Reports contain full-text market research reports covering US and Global consumer markets, with an emphasis on European and US markets. Each report analyzes market share, segmentation, and trends along with providing comprehensive
demographic profiles and consumer patterns.

Scope

• Most current research reports on broad subject categories mainly covering European and US markets
• Current news updates digested from over 150 trade and marketing international press titles
• “Other databases” file containing factual and statistical items including demographic data and “top” lists for US and UK

Features

• Includes listing of reports that are scheduled for publication within the next 12 months
• Provides options for downloading and printing the sections or entire reports
• Provides option to export tabular information within reports directly to Excel
spreadsheets

Access

Available at the Langsdale Library Web site and Researchport.

Logging In

Upon the first login to Mintel, you will need to agree to conditions of use. Then you will be required to register with your email address and select your own password. Once you have registered, Mintel creates a user profile where you can save and later retrieve your searches. Your user profile is located on the opening page and can be accessed any time by clicking on my info tab. On each subsequent use of the database, you will need to click on the I Agree button located below the terms of academic use and sign in with your email address and password. NOTE: User ID and a password are case sensitive.

Help

Click on Help from the right top corner on any page.
For search assistance, ask a librarian at the second floor Reference Desk, call 410-837-4274 or email langref@ubalt.edu

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 10:29:00 AM

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Get to know your library by coming on one of our tours. There, you can learn about many of Langsdale's services and how to access them. You will even get to see some books!

All tours start at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor of Langsdale Library and take about 45 minutes. No appointment is needed, just drop by at one of the following times:

• Tuesday, Aug 30 at 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug 31 at 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday Sep 1 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday Sep 1 at 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday Sep 6 at 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday Sep 7 at 11:00 a.m.

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 10:27:00 AM

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With all the construction going on along Maryland Ave, you may be wondering what is going on with Langsdale Library. While we can not do much about the construction, Langsdale will be open its regular hours to serve you during the school semester. You just need to make it across the street.

Here are our hours August 29 - December 18, 2005:
Monday - Thursday:  8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday:  8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:  10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
CLOSED MONDAY, SEPT. 5, & THURSDAY, NOV. 24

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Posted by Michael to langsdale at 10/05/2005 10:25:00 AM

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