Google Glass was deployed in an Urban Studies field course to gather videographic data for team-based student research projects. We evaluate the potential for wearable computing technology such as Glass, in combination with other mobile computing devices, to enhance reflexive research skills, and videography in particular, during field research.…

In various research areas, the availability of open datasets is considered as key for research and application purposes. These datasets are used as benchmarks to develop new algorithms and to compare them to other algorithms in given settings. Finding such available datasets for experimentation can be a challenging task in technology enhanced…

THE FEASIBILITY OF EMPLOYING ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS AS RESEARCH AND OPERATIONAL TOOLS IN THE AREA OF SCHOOL LAW WAS TESTED. TEXT MATERIAL WAS SELECTED, MARKED FOR TYPING BY AN ATTORNEY, AND TRANSFERRED TO MAGNETIC TAPE THROUGH THE INTERMEDIATE STEPS OF PUNCHED PAPER TAPE AND IBM PUNCH CARDS. A CONCORDANCE PROGRAM BROKE DOWN THE TEXT INTO ALPHABETIC…

APPROXIMATELY 25 PERSONS FROM 14 STATES ATTENDED A CONFERENCE TO (1) MAXIMIZE THE POSSIBILITIES FOR ACHIEVING COMMONALITY IN AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS STUDIES CONDUCTED BY STATES, (2) PROVIDE STATES WITH RESULTING MATERIALS AND ENCOURAGE STUDIES, AND (3) PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR SHARING EXPERIENCES. A BRIEF APPRAISAL OF BASIC GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS…

This directory lists persons responsible for and materials produced for library instruction at 41 colleges, universities, and community colleges in Pennsylvania. Entries are arranged alphabetically by institution. Each entry provides the library name and address; the name of the contact person for library instruction and his/her telephone number;…

This article explores the uses, practicality, and problems involved in creating online finding aids by state-funded university archivists across the nation. It examines various aspects of online finding aids such as financial considerations, its importance as a research tool, timelines, demographics, and use. The more technical side is also…