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Collaboration to Build a Meaningful Connection Between Library Content and the Researcher [NRIN]

Jamal Cromity — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:59:48 +0000

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New Review of Information Networking

Europeana Libraries is an EU-funded project that brings together the key networks of CENL (Conference of European National Librarians), LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries), CERL (Consortium of European Research Libraries), and the Europeana Foundation.

Together, they are uniting to accomplish the following objectives:

• Build a platform capable of large-scale aggregation of national and research libraries’ collections;

• Feed this newly-aggregated content into a new website, specifically aimed at meeting the needs of digital humanities researchers, as well as to Europeana;

• Improve metadata quality, to address the need for better search results in both Europeana and the new portal;

• Offer digital collections where the text will be ready to be made fully searchable, making it possible to search inside books and other materials; and

• Develop an exploitation plan to prepare the service for its extension, initially to other libraries within the membership of LIBER, CERL, and CENL, as well as beyond the consortium partners

Susan K. Reilly, Marian Lefferts & Martin Moyle
pages 34-42
Available online: 10 May 2012

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Business Librarians and Entrepreneurship: Innovation Trends and Characteristics [NRIN]

Jamal Cromity — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:37:18 +0000

New Review of Information Networking

This exploratory study combines quantitative and qualitative data on the innovative characteristics of business librarians and the organizational culture of their libraries. Because of the perceived connection between innovation and entrepreneurship, we surveyed business librarians from ten United States universities with top entrepreneurship programs. To gauge the innovative characteristics of organizational culture, we conducted interviews with managers from some of those libraries….

Elisabeth Leonard & Betsy Clementsonpages 1-21
Available online: 10 May 2012

A Call for Papers: The New Review of Information Networking (NRIN)

Jamal Cromity — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:09:21 +0000

We are now accepting papers for the Spring of 2012 issue. Manuscripts will be accepted through March 15, 2012. You can view the latest issue here: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rinn20/current

More about the, “New Review of Information Networking”

Information networking is an enabling technology with the potential to integrate and transform information provision, communication and learning
This journal is published biannually (Spring and Fall)
It provides an expert source on the needs and behavior of the network user; the role of networks in teaching, learning, research and scholarly communication; the implications of networks for professionals and information services; the impact of social media and tools used.
Each publication has a theme:
For Spring 2012 the theme is: Communication Standards
We prefer articles that present market problems and provide solutions
Average length of articles is 3000 – 4000 words
Reviews have a minimum of 1800 words

Aims and Scope

Information networking is an enabling technology with the potential to integrate and transform information provision, communication and learning. The New Review of Information Networking , published biannually, provides an expert source on the needs and behaviour of the network user; the role of networks in teaching, learning, research and scholarly communication; the implications of networks for library and information services; the development of campus and other information strategies; the role of information publishers on the networks; policies for funding and charging for network and information services; and standards and protocols for network applications.

As well as conventional research studies – which remain very important – we will publish review articles on the “state of the art” in important areas. We will publish “think” pieces and policy papers and opinion pieces, which both generate debate and provoke fresh thinking on the future and on how we may best address it.
A huge number of reports have been published in recent years on the changing nature of users; on the changing nature of information; on the relevance of current organisational structures to generations apparently weaned on social networks. We seek to publish those papers which synthesise our understanding as well as those which address the fundamental underlying principles of the increasingly complex information landscape which organisations inhabit.

Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts should be submitted to the Editor, Derek Law, Turnbull Building, University of Strathclyde, 155 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD, United Kingdom (E-mail: d.law@strath.ac.uk ). Manuscripts submitted electronically are accepted by the Editor. If unable to provide an electronic copy, please submit the manuscript by mail in triplicate. All editorial inquiries should be directed to the Editor.

Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract.

References
References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 4th ed. Cite in the text by author and date (Smith, 1983) and include an alphabetical list at the end of the article. Examples:
Journal: Tsai, M., & Wagner, N. N. (1978). Therapy groups for women sexually molested as children. Archives of Sexual Behaviour, 7(6), 417-427.
Book: Millman, M. (1980). Such a pretty face. New York: W. W. Norton.
Contribution to a Book: Hartley, J. T., & Walsh, D. A. (1980). Contemporary issues in adult development of learning. In L. W. Poon (ed.), Ageing in the 1980s (pp. 239-252). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Illustrations
Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should follow these guidelines:
300 dpi or higher
Sized to fit on journal page
EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

Color Illustrations
Color art will be reproduced in color in the online publication at no additional cost to the author. Color illustrations will also be considered for publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Please note that color reprints can only be ordered if print reproduction costs are paid. Print rates for color reproduction are: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for each of the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than 4 pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print. Please ensure that color figures and images submitted for publication will render clearly in black and white conversion for print.

Tables and Figures
Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.

Proofs
Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis’ Central Article Tracking System (CATS). They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.

Reprints and Issues
Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication. Each corresponding author will receive 1 complete issues in which the article publishes and a complimentary PDF. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

Visit our Author Services website for further resources and guides to the complete publication process and beyond.

“Blogging” As an Educational Enhancement Tool for Improved Student Performance: A Pilot Study in Undergraduate Nursing Education [NRIN]

Jamal Cromity — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:09:06 +0000

E. Joyce Roland, Charlene Johnson, & Deborah Swain
New Review of Information Networking
Routledge of Taylor & Francis
Volume 16, Issue 2, 2011 pages 151-166

Abstract

Improving learning and synthesis of new knowledge is often a challenge for nursing faculty in the twenty-first century. Faculty are urged to use new technologies and to embrace methodologies that include more interactions by the student. Today’s students are less adept in written and oral communication and, consequently, more hesitant to speak out or write independently for fear of ridicule by others. These same students, by virtue of their adaptation and immersion in technological advances, need support in using these same mechanisms to improve their communication skills. Interpersonal communication across many levels is very important in nursing. This article summarizes a study of nursing students at North Carolina Central University in the spring of 2011 and their use of social networking to communicate about nursing education and medical errors. This qualitative pilot study used new social media known as web logs (blogs) to enable students to become more secure communicating with one another. The tool was a Google-based blog. The nursing students’ interaction styles were evaluated based on topics and inter-connections. Visualizations of the social network communications as maps are provided with the article to illustrate data analysis results.

As a pilot study the research may be used for system design requirements for a medical educational environment that promotes sharing information and collecting data related to quality care and learning. Potential social media tools for future consideration include Facebook, Twitter, blogs, electronic journals, forums (or chat rooms), and wikis (group-authored encyclopedia/information sites) as found on the web, on smart phones and in online education tools. This research project was based on an earlier study of nursing students using blogs and sharing medical error information in confidence. The researchers on the 2011 project have found that analyzing, for example, how students support each other during school, learn about drug calculations and NCLEX examination preparations, by means of social networking could lead to ways to reduce errors as students develop communication habits, share knowledge, and pay more attention to tasks.

Perishable Information in an Increasingly Mobile World [NRIN]

Jamal Cromity — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:59:53 +0000

Vivian ChoyNew Review of Information Networking
Routledge of Taylor & Francis
Volume 16, Issue 2, 2011
pages 141-150

Abstract

This article offers an observation of information seeking and use “in the wild” that touches upon ways in which technology is merged with social interactions, and physical space, particularly in a highly transient environment. The study analyzes information dynamics of three everyday life mobile activities (food trucks, the urban playground movement, and spontaneous shrines). In summary, more attention needs to be drawn to studying how society handles perishable matter as a means, or a goal, in information seeking.

Journal Article Growth and Reading Patterns [NRIN]

Jamal Cromity — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:11:04 +0000

Journal Article Growth and Reading Patterns

New Review of Information Networking

Volume 16, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 4 – 22

Authors: Carol Tenopir^a; Regina Mays^a; Lei Wu^a

Abstract

Academic libraries’ electronic collections play an important role in access to journal articles for academics around the world. Academics have access to more articles through electronic collections than at any other time in history. They demonstrate the value of those resources by the time they invest in finding, reading, and citing journal articles.

There are some differences in reading and citing patterns based on subject discipline, but a majority of faculty members in all disciplines say that reading articles and citing them are important to writing grant proposals, grant reports, and articles.

Are Scholarly Publications Ready for The Data Era? [NRIN]

Jamal Cromity — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:54:19 +0000

Are Scholarly Publications Ready for The Data Era? Suggestions for Best Practice Guidelines and Common Standards for the Integration of Data and Publications

New Review of Information Networking

Volume 16, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 54 – 70

Authors: Eefke Smit^a; Herbert Gruttemeier^b

Abstract

This article describes how the web facilitates the availability and sharing of research data under the present paradigm of data-intensive science. Yet, researchers are, to some extent, reluctant to share their data; nearly 60% like to use the data from other researchers, but some 40% have real problems in sharing their own. At the same time, journals that have started to receive increasing amounts of research data, along with the manuscripts, seem to struggle how to best handle them. This results in a large diversity of practices. Examples are given of journals that encourage authors to deposit data in community-endorsed repositories, alongside different possibilities for supplemental material to journal manuscripts.This article calls for more common best practice recommendations on how to integrate publications and data: from clear editorial policies to careful treatment of data in reliable repositories to good citation practices and bi-directional linking.

Peer Review: Recent Experience and Future Directions [NRIN]

Jamal Cromity — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:48:02 +0000

Peer Review: Recent Experience and Future Directions

New Review of Information Networking

Volume 16, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 23 – 53

Author: Mark Ware^a

Abstract

What are the challenges and opportunities facing peer review in a networked world? We review the state of journal peer review at the end of 2010, beset by ever-increasing volumes of journal articles demanding to be reviewed in ever-shorter times and by a range of criticisms of its effectiveness and value. We consider the opportunities for improvement and review alternative approaches including open and post-publication review and the possible use of article-level metrics as a replacement. We conclude that far from being in crisis, peer review has remains widely supported and diversely innovative.