tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.comments2008-01-28T14:26:23.665-06:00ACRL Philosophical, Religious, and Theological Discussion GroupPhilosophical, Religious & Theological Disc Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13478680919972091529noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-43784739740054194522008-01-28T14:26:00.000-06:002008-01-28T14:26:00.000-06:00Have you tried BibleGateway.com? It includes seve...Have you tried BibleGateway.com? It includes several Spanish Bible translations, which are searchable by passage, keyword, or topic.Miranda Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457808952287456282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-30052718598599626012008-01-24T16:21:00.000-06:002008-01-24T16:21:00.000-06:00Thanks, Miranda, this was really helpful! Pleasur...Thanks, Miranda, this was really helpful! Pleasure meeting you at ALA.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759153628278512922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-49821845228896228442008-01-24T16:20:00.000-06:002008-01-24T16:20:00.000-06:00Thanks for posting this Miranda!Thanks for posting this Miranda!Philosophical, Religious & Theological Disc Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478680919972091529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-32825193268523188312007-09-11T08:47:00.000-05:002007-09-11T08:47:00.000-05:00Hey Colin,Thanks for the input.Honestly I hadn't n...Hey Colin,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the input.Honestly I hadn't noticed it. Do you know how to make the title still look like I had it while not having the markup present?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>TedPhilosophical, Religious & Theological Disc Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478680919972091529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-58211217011362266532007-09-09T09:22:00.000-05:002007-09-09T09:22:00.000-05:00Ted, thanks for setting this up. I plan to begin p...Ted, thanks for setting this up. I plan to begin posting and blogging a bit in the near future. One thing I noticed though is that some markup has made its way into the title element in the page's header, resulting in a weird title bar. (This is also the title that will appear in aggregrators, etc.) It should be pretty easy for someone with manager privileges to change.<BR/><BR/>ColinColin McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503641080709836660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-19864806184394165222007-09-08T17:33:00.000-05:002007-09-08T17:33:00.000-05:00Hi Chip,I am pretty new to commenting on blogs as ...Hi Chip,<BR/>I am pretty new to commenting on blogs as well. I cannot say that I am all that familiar with Girad's work, but I have noticed that his work has been influential in anthropology, literary theory, and classics, as well as in religious studies and theology. This alone makes his work very interesting, but it also seems hard to place, I think probably to his credit, in any of the large scale intellectual trends of the Twentieth Century. A book I think might be an good place to start is the volume <A HREF="http://worldcat.org/oclc/14272973" REL="nofollow"> Violent Origins </A>(Stanford, 1987) which contains in addition to an essay by Girard, contributions from Burton Mack, Jonathan Z. Smith, Walter Burkert, and Renato Rosaldo. At least that's the book I've been meaning to start with, though I haven't yet had the opportunity. It deals primarily with the theory of sacrifice.Colin McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503641080709836660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-4871618801841003952007-08-29T12:25:00.000-05:002007-08-29T12:25:00.000-05:00Should have included ATLA as a membership organiza...Should have included ATLA as a membership organization.rloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16838742735333159203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-1541755504002908052007-08-29T11:57:00.000-05:002007-08-29T11:57:00.000-05:00Ted,This is a great idea! I think we can find som...Ted,<BR/>This is a great idea! I think we can find some real uses for this.<BR/>DebbieDeborah Gaspar, Ed.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229213121609755815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-62797498614463621862007-08-21T15:56:00.000-05:002007-08-21T15:56:00.000-05:00Hey Chip,Not sure what you mean exactly by push em...Hey Chip,<BR/>Not sure what you mean exactly by push emails in this case. Drop me a line on my work email address tchaffin@mailer.fsu.eduPhilosophical, Religious & Theological Disc Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478680919972091529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-26308443509933698772007-08-21T14:31:00.000-05:002007-08-21T14:31:00.000-05:00Ted--so far so good. It will take me awhile to ge...Ted--so far so good. It will take me awhile to get comfy with this technology. Is there a way to "push" emails? Just asking.<BR/><BR/>ChipChip Stewart (CCNY)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15039429861518314098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-90393715885081878432007-08-20T15:57:00.000-05:002007-08-20T15:57:00.000-05:00ACRL PRT Discussion GroupALA Annual 2007 Washingto...ACRL PRT Discussion Group<BR/>ALA Annual 2007 Washington DC<BR/>Meeting Minutes<BR/>June 24, 2007<BR/>4:00 – 6:00 PM<BR/><BR/>Members in Attendance:<BR/>Ted Chaffin, Chair Florida State University<BR/>Ree DeDonato Columbia <BR/>Ramona Romero Vanderbilt<BR/>Colin McCaffrey University of Illinois <BR/>Jacob Harris Indiana University<BR/>Chip Stewart City College of New York<BR/>Nell Carlson Harvard Divinity School<BR/>Blake Landor University of Florida<BR/>Kevin Gunn Catholic University of America<BR/><BR/>I. Note taker – Contact Information – Agenda Distributed (attached)<BR/>a) Note takers=Ree DeDonato (Columbia University) and Kevin Gunn (Catholic University)<BR/>b) Contact information: sign-up sheet passed around<BR/>c) Date notes will be posted to listserv: <BR/><BR/>II Introductions<BR/>Went around table for name, title, subject area and/or interest<BR/>Ted mentioned the ideas discussed in Seattle at Mid-wintr. He will resend those minutes to the discussion listserv in hopes to revitalize it. <BR/><BR/>III Products/Databases/Resource Announcements<BR/><BR/>a) Product Information Exchange<BR/>-Index Islamicus now at Florida State<BR/>-BibleWorks and Logo wire (brief discussion of CD-ROM vs online)<BR/>-ATLA and ATLAS (brief discussion of different interface platforms, coverage of fulltext serials, value of having both)<BR/><BR/>b) Vendor Advantages/Disadvantages<BR/>Usefulness of having multiple databases from same vendor to enable cross searching and have users understand the interface (e.g., Catholic University uses EBSCO; Florida State on CSA or Wilson)<BR/>-Oxford Scholarship Online (includes monographs in religion and philosophy)<BR/>-Cambridge companions (also has philosophy titles)<BR/><BR/>c) Print/Electronic/Other Format Issues<BR/>Discussion of duplication of print and electronic for books and/or journals; seems several feel researchers in philosophy are more interested in books than journals; expense to have both print and electronic is an issue, stability of e journals (as in JSTOR) is important factor<BR/>-Harvard Divinity School has its public domain collection now in the Google Book Search project and sees increase in use. (includes such titles as Annals of American Pulpit), hymnals now easier to search; includes monographs, serials, reference works<BR/>-City College is selecting titles from the Gale Virtual Reference Books which includes such titles as Encyclopedia Judaica, Encyclopedia of Religion 2d ed, Encyclopedia of Philosophy<BR/>-Reference Universe: who uses it and how? Examples cited were for reference librarians answering questions outside of individual subject strength; for undergrads looking to get started in new subject/research areas<BR/>-Asked whether buying big microform sets or microform as back-ups for journal runs is still going strong. (Seems this is less so than previous years)<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>IV Collection Analysis Vendor Presentations<BR/>Would group like to see vendors invited to future meetings to give brief presentations of special interest to religion & philosophy areas and answer questions? (Ree did not get clear sense of whether this is likely to happen)<BR/><BR/>V Collection Analysis Tools Discussion<BR/>a) WorldCat Collection Analysis tool: Cristina gave presentation of how her library uses this at mid-winter<BR/>b) Bowker’s book analysis system: Ree didn’t get how this went<BR/>c) Spectra CRC collection analysis program: Ree’s notes indicate this didn’t work well<BR/>d) North American Title Count analysis program: Ree’s notes indicate this didn’t work well either<BR/><BR/>*** Ree had to leave at this point ***<BR/><BR/>VI Collection Development Discussion<BR/>Among the discussion group members not everyone has collection development policies posted online. General agreement was that staffing of Subject Specialists and Collection Development staffing models varied greatly. <BR/><BR/>Gift policies online?<BR/>• Kevin Gunn—part of the gift policy task force; individual libraries have their own policy but no system wide gift policy.<BR/>• Blake Landor—no policy for philosophy<BR/>• Nell Carlson—Harvard Divinity has an extensive gift policy<BR/><BR/>Staffing<BR/>• Collection development and subject librarians vary greatly.<BR/>• Nell--Collection management librarian does the bulk of selecting with the assistance of two other librarians.<BR/>• Jacob Harris—each has their own department with subject librarians.<BR/>• Colin McCaffrey—departmental libraries have collection development responsibilities and selection responsibilities.<BR/><BR/><BR/>VII Instruction and PRT Topics<BR/>Several resources were mentioned specifically during this portion of the discussion. <BR/>-Past Masters (Philosophy Database)<BR/>-Father’s of the Church Resources (Religion – Church History)<BR/><BR/>Also it was mentioned that Library of Congress may be getting out of controlled language. Feedback on that issue was asked to be submitted by July 15th. www.loc.gov/bibliographic_future<BR/>One member suggested conducting a survey on instruction related specifically to the areas of philosophy, religion, and theology. <BR/><BR/>• Kevin—responsible for instruction in the humanities, undergraduate and graduate.<BR/>• Blake—pro-seminars; classes can vary year to year. The faculty know it’s available. A variety of databases are demonstrated.<BR/>• Nell—no instruction herself but two reference librarians do it.<BR/>• Jacob—variety of classes, from one on one to general classes; classes for incoming graduate students<BR/><BR/><BR/>VIII Call for Presenters for Midwinter<BR/>No plans in this regard were finalized.<BR/><BR/>IX Midwinter Planning – See Attachment<BR/>The tentative agenda was submitted for review by the discussion group.<BR/><BR/>X Closing Remarks/Comments/Suggestions<BR/>Several members asked for clarification of the list serv. Ted Chaffin agreed to pursue alternate methods of discussion group communication such as blogs, wikis, and website. ALA/ACRL does not provide web space for discussion groups, but they encourage them to start and maintain their own methods. http://paleojudaica.blogspot.com/ was mentioned as an excellent resource for breaking news in the field of religion. Discussion centered on gathering a “Best of the Best” list of resources for the various areas. <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Agenda<BR/>ACRL Philosophical, Religious, and Theological Studies<BR/>Discussion Group<BR/>Hilton Washington – Caucus Room<BR/>4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday<BR/>6-24-07<BR/><BR/><BR/>I. Note Taker<BR/>a. Name<BR/>b. Contact Information of all members/note taker<BR/>c. Date notes will be posted to listserv: <BR/><BR/>II. Introductions<BR/>a. Name<BR/>b. Title<BR/>c. Area of Specialty/Interest<BR/><BR/>III. Products/Databases/Resource Announcements<BR/><BR/>IV. Collection Analysis Vendor Presentations (where Available)<BR/><BR/>V. Collection Analysis Tools Discussion<BR/>a. WorldCat Collection Analysis Tool – Booth Number<BR/>b. Bowker’s Book Analysis System – Booth Number<BR/>c. Spectra CRC – Collection Analysis Program – Booth Number<BR/>d. North American Title Count – Analysis Program – Booth Number<BR/><BR/>VI. Collection Development Discussion<BR/>a. Discussion Group Members – Policies online?<BR/>b. Staffing<BR/>c. Open Discussion <BR/><BR/>VII. Instruction and PRT Topics<BR/>a. Disposition of Group – Who teaches sessions?<BR/>b. Commonly Used Resources<BR/>c. Instruction Issues<BR/><BR/>VIII. Call for Presenters for Midwinter<BR/><BR/>IX. Midwinter Planning – See Attachment<BR/><BR/>X. Closing Remarks/Comments/Suggestions<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>NOTE: Listserv Details will be gathered and distributed. Including policies, procedures, and adding members to the list.Philosophical, Religious & Theological Disc Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478680919972091529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-21681345656366331772007-08-17T16:00:00.000-05:002007-08-17T16:00:00.000-05:00Test comment. Sorry if you are getting a lot of em...Test comment. Sorry if you are getting a lot of emails from this Kevin...Ted Chaffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989092181502555467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439555512794237657.post-26920492983336171402007-08-17T15:53:00.000-05:002007-08-17T15:53:00.000-05:00Ted's test post. Eventually this will get out of t...Ted's test post. Eventually this will get out of the infancy stage. :)Philosophical, Religious & Theological Disc Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478680919972091529noreply@blogger.com