Reference
New glossary for those who work with audio
Posted by Kara on 4 March, 2009 in Preservation, Reference
Chace Audio has created an audio post production knowlege base designed to provide definitions of both common and uncommon audio terminology used in audio post-production and reformatting. So, if you always thought sweetening had to do with adding lots of sugar or sugar substitute or you just want to learn a little about audio reformatting, [...]
Join the Reference Revolution!
Posted by Laura on 19 February, 2009 in Conferences, Reference
Reference services are evolving rapidly in response to changing customer demands and newly available technologies. To address this evolution PALINET is holding the REFolution conference to prepare today’s reference librarians for the challenges that lie ahead.
For more information, visit the PALINET REFolution Conference website.
Online Encyclopedia of Alabama Launches
Posted by Kara on 16 September, 2008 in Publications, Reference
Check out the new online encyclopedia of Alabama:
The Encyclopedia of Alabama, a new online reference resource on Alabama’s history, culture, geography and natural environment will launch Monday, Sept. 15. Alabama’s governor is scheduled to officially present the site to the state during the annual Alabama Humanities Awards Luncheon in Birmingham. The Encyclopedia of Alabama (www.EncyclopediaofAlabama.org) [...]
Google Health beta is up and running
Posted by Jennifer on 20 May, 2008 in Electronic Databases, Reference
From Associated Press: Google’s online filing cabinet for medical records opened to the public Monday, giving users instant electronic access to their health histories and worrying a privacy advocate.
Called Google Health, the service lets users link information from a handful of pharmacies and care providers, including Quest Diagnostics labs. Google plans to add more.
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