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On July 1, 2006, The Research Libraries Group, Inc. (RLG) and the Online Computer Library System (OCLC) combined their organizations and resources. RLG's products and services were integrated with OCLC's, and RLG's program initiatives went forward within an expanded OCLC Research division. This was a historic moment for libraries and research institutions consonant with the incredible changes in the information environment that had been underway during the previous decade. The expansion of WorldCat that resulted and the renewed attention given to research libraries by OCLC in the merger has positively impacted libraries around the globe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the strategies for funding preservations and security of library collections. Range of preservation and security techniques for libraries; Qualities of a preservation effort; Ways to attract external funds to support collection security needs.

Discusses the university press and research library relationship through electronic scholarly communication. Impact of the expanding electronic scholarly environment on models of publishing; Effects of the economics of libraries and scholarly publishers on information policy issues; Partnership of joint efforts in electronic publishing.

Discusses revolutionary changes affecting the library science profession. Definitions of digital libraries; Call for libraries to take the lead in advancing academic agenda through technology; Need for changes in libraries to accommodate technologies; Centrality of the library to scholarly publishing.

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Focuses on the structural changes and assessment strategies introduced in the Indiana University Libraries. Principles and assumptions encouraging organizational change and an environment for empowerment; Organizational changes implemented; Process to sustain and expand empowerment and creativity; Role and nature of the library.

The Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) was formed through the collaboration of Columbia University, New York Public Library, and Princeton University with the objective of creating and managing a facility that would provide long-term, environmentally correct off-site shelving and servicing of library collections. ReCAP''s high-density storage building opened in January 2002 on Princeton''s Forrestral Campus with three storage modules, an initial capacity of 7 million volumes, modular expandability up to 37.5 million volumes, and archival-quality environmental control, fire suppression, and security systems. With funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a study was organized to investigate the feasibility of ReCAP serving as a repository for artifactual collections for a wider constituency than the three member institutions. In particular, the project focused on the journals represented digitally in JSTOR, an electronic archive of scholarly journals that contains more than 8 million pages of text, and supports 1500 customers.This paper discusses that study''s conclusions and ReCAP''s potential as an artifactual repository of materials represented digitally. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The objectives of this presentation are to: outline important developments influencing the publication of scholarly journals, describe several electronic scholarly communication models now in development, summarize the goals and current status of Project Muse at Johns Hopkins, and share some preliminary findings and observations drawn from this experiment in scholarly publishing. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Part 2. Outlines some important developments influencing the publication of scholarly journals through the use of several electronic devices. Key developments affecting the future of libraries; Factors which can affect the process of scholarly communication.

It is a widespread belief that pornography causes negative attitudes toward women, but tests of this belief are contradictory. A large body of research has studied the effect of violent pornography on behavior, but the effects of erotica and violence have often been confounded. Thus, the relationship between pornography and attitudes toward women was assessed in two correlational studies, and the effect of (nonviolent) erotica on attitudes towards women was tested experimentally. The dependent measure was the score on a questionnaire measuring attitudes toward women and women's issues. The questionnaire possessed high reliability; factor analysis indicated a single general factor. Participants included 184 psychology students and 20 patrons at an "adult" theater. Multiple linear regressions indicated that hours of viewing pornography was not a reliable predictor of attitudes toward women in either sample. Patrons of the adult theater, who viewed more pornography, had more favorable attitudes toward women than male or female college students. In Study 3, 75 students were randomly assigned to watch four hours of erotica or four hours of psychology films over five consecutive days. Power analysis indicated a strong test. Manipulation checks showed a difference in students' perception of the erotic nature of the videos, but attitudes toward women were not influenced by type of video. It is a widespread belief that pornography causes negative attitudes toward women, but tests of this belief are contradictory. A large body of research has studied the effect of violent pornography on behavior, but the effects of erotica and violence have often been confounded. Thus, the relationship between pornography and attitudes toward women was assessed in two correlational studies, and the effect of (nonviolent) erotica on attitudes towards women was tested experimentally. The dependent measure was the score on a questionnaire measuring attitudes toward women and women's issues.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Substance abuse has been identified as a significant problem among adolescents. Personal and social coping skills training programs implemented in school settings have shown evidence of effectiveness as a primary prevention approach. Early intervention programs for students most at risk are also needed, however, few have been adequately evaluated. Special services providers possess training and skills that are well suited for planning and implementing school-based programs that address the substance abuse issue. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]