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Hodis, Eran; Prilusky, Jaime, Sussman, Joel L. – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2010
Protein structures are hard to represent on paper. They are large, complex, and three-dimensional (3D)--four-dimensional if conformational changes count! Unlike most of their substrates, which can easily be drawn out in full chemical formula, drawing every atom in a protein would usually be a mess. Simplifications like showing only the surface of…
Descriptors: Genetics, Educational Technology, Molecular Biology, Web Sites
Quint-Rapoport, Mia – Policy Futures in Education, 2012
This article addresses the question of understanding more about networked universities by looking at open source software developers working in academic contexts. It sketches their identities and work as an emerging professional community that both relies upon and develops digitally mediated networks and contributes to the progress of academic…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Open Source Technology, Computer System Design, Human Factors Engineering
Menges, Beth – School Library Monthly, 2009
"Moodle[TM]," an acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment, is an open source software package that teachers can use to produce Internet-based courses and Web sites. "Open source" basically means that it is copyrighted, but it can be used at no cost as long as the user agrees to provide the source to others. "Moodle[TM]" can…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Library Instruction
Tenopir, Carol; Baker, Gayle; Grogg, Jill – Library Journal, 2010
With fancy new software developments and growth in both the richness of content and delivery options for information resources, the Database Marketplace 2010 is a feast for buyers. Unfortunately, institutional budget cuts may force more of a famine mentality--with belt-tightening for most, and only purchases that are life-sustaining being served…
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Libraries, Online Vendors, Library Administration
Sekyere, Kwabena – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2010
Email and chat/IM reference services have become a convenient and easily accessible option for the online community and libraries, particularly with increasing amounts of library resources now available electronically. This article gives an overview of Jing, which can be used to produce videos and screenshots on-the-fly, and demonstrates how to…
Descriptors: Reference Services, Library Services, Library Automation, Library Development
Kendall, Susan; Nino, Mary; Stewart, Sandra – Computers in Libraries, 2010
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a joint co-managed library of the San Jose Public Library and the San Jose State University Library, located in San Jose, California, the capital of Silicon Valley. Working in this merged public and academic environment, the authors find that the uses of technology transcend the differences and enhance…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Information Technology, Library Automation
Breeding, Marshall – Library Journal, 2010
In a year when a difficult economy presented fewer opportunities for immediate gains, the major industry players have defined their business strategies with fundamentally different concepts of library automation. This is no longer an industry where companies compete on the basis of the best or the most features in similar products but one where…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Automation, Library Networks, Electronic Libraries
Varnum, Ken – Computers in Libraries, 2010
This article describes the Project Lefty, a search system that, at a minimum, adds a layer on top of traditional federated search tools that will make the wait for results more worthwhile for researchers. At best, Project Lefty improves search queries and relevance rankings for web-scale discovery tools to make the results themselves more relevant…
Descriptors: Online Searching, Search Engines, Search Strategies, Navigation (Information Systems)
Mathews, Brian S. – Journal of Web Librarianship, 2009
For a while, the idea of social software was something that had to be sold. Although many librarians were experimenting with it, there were a lot of concerns. Now, social software, like Library 2.1, is starting to be viewed less as a disruptive force and more as a regular part of a librarian's workflow. This article highlights a few examples that…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Library Automation, Library Development, Library Services
Shahabuddin, Syed – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2009
Plagiarism sometimes creates legal and ethical problems for students and faculty. It can have serious consequences. Fortunately, there are ways to stop plagiarism. There are many tools available to detect plagiarism, e.g. using software for detecting submitted articles. Also, there are many ways to punish a plagiarist, e.g. banning plagiarists…
Descriptors: Plagiarism, Periodicals, Writing for Publication, Faculty Publishing
Becker, Bernd W. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 2009
To date, over one-fifth of all U.S. higher education students are now taking at least one online course. The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) recently surveyed more than 2,500 colleges and universities to reveal that over 3.9 million students were taking at least one online course during the 2007 fall term. This number is a 12% increase from fall 2006.…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Online Systems, Library Automation, Library Development
Ertem, Ihsan Seyit – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2011
With dramatic changes and recent advances in multimedia, digital technologies through computers propose new ways for introducing kids to the literacy. Literacy educators have stated that traditional printed books are not sufficient and electronic books have the potential to change reading skills. As a valuable tool in educational settings new and…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Computer Storage Devices, Educational Technology, Literacy
Soydan, Haluk; Mullen, Edward J.; Alexandra, Laine; Rehnman, Jenny; Li, You-Ping – Research on Social Work Practice, 2010
Objectives: The purpose of this article is to describe several evidence-based clearinghouses focused on social work and related intervention outcomes, placing them in the context of how such clearinghouses can contribute to research dissemination to foster effective, evidence-based practice. Method: The study employed an analysis of data provided…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Social Work, Evidence, Theory Practice Relationship
Fialkoff, Francine; Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 2008
This article presents an interview with Tim Collins, president of EBSCO Publishing. The amiable Collins put EBSCO Publishing (EP) on the map through a combination of first-rate search and user-friendly interfaces, a long list of strategic acquisitions, and a dedicated, stable staff. Now, the company Collins has nurtured for over two decades ranks…
Descriptors: Internet, Interviews, Change Agents, Electronic Libraries
Huang, Leesa V. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
This article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the Pediatric Attention Disorders Diagnostic Screener (PADDS). PADDS was developed as a computer-based assessment system to screen for attention and executive function disorders in children aged 6 through 12 years. The evaluation of the PADDS indicated that it can be a useful and efficient…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Psychometrics, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Rating Scales