Bill Katz: In Memoriam

ABSTRACT

A brief essay about the late William Katz, from the perspective of a former student and colleague.     

A Round-Up of French Language Media Publications

François Archambault & Jean François Lemoine, Quatre milliards de journaux: La presse de province (Paris: A. Moreau, 1977—55 FF, 484 pp.)

Alain Besson, La Presse locale en liberté surveillée (Paris: Editions Ouvrières, 1978—38 FF, 256 pp.)

Jean Cluzel, Télé-Violence (Paris: Plon, 1978—35 FF, 251 pp.)

Jean Egen, Le Canard Enchainé (Paris: Seghers, 1978—19.50 FF, 187 pp.)

Francis Hamon, Liberté et responsabilité de la presse en Grande-Bretagne: le Press Council; and Claude-Jean Bertrand, Les Conseils de presse dans la monde (Paris: Notes et etudes documentaires, La Documentation francaise, December 26, 1977—10.50 FF, 79 pp.)

Denis Perier-Daville, La Liberté de la presse nest pas à vendre (Paris: Le Seuil, 1978—42 FF, 254 pp.)

Jean Bruno Renard, Clefs pour la bande dessineé (Paris: Seghers, 1978— 25 FF, 256 pp.)

Pierre Schaeffer, Les Antennes de Jéricho (Paris: Stock, 1978—49 FF, 333 pp.)     

Interpersonal communication: A conceptual framework

A conceptual framework based on the fundamental psychological needs of recognition and belonging, permits a classification of communication situations which puts into clearer perspective the relationship of these psychological needs to favorable and unfavorable attitudes in communication.     

A METHOD OF STABILIZING WEAKENED UPHOLSTERY LEATHER

Abstract

A method to create a solid, reinforced foundation for weakened leather, using a fiberglass base. This procedure protects the artifact from damage caused by pokes, bumps, or excessive pressure.     

A Simple Water-Circulator for Museum Use

Abstract

Egyptian blue has been identified positively in a Roman mediaeval fresco of the lower church of San Clemente. The date around the middle of the ninth century A.D. of the mural painting extends by five centuries the previously known period of use of this famous pigment.     

A. Reference

THE GORDIAN KNOT: POLITICAL GRIDLOCK ON THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY by W. Russell Neuman, Lee McKnight, and Richard Jay Solomon (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1997—$20.00, ISBN 0–262–14061–6, 324 pp., notes, references, index)

PERSUASION AND PRIVACY IN CYBERSPACE: THE ONLINE PROTESTS OVER LOTUS MARKETPLACE AND THE CLIPPER CHIP by Laura J. Gurak (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1997—$25.00, ISBN 0–300–06963–4, 181 pp., appendix on doing research on the Internet, notes, glossary, references, index)

PROTECTING YOURSELF ONLINE: THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE ON SAFETY, FREEDOM AND PRIVACY IN CYBERSPACE by Robert B. Gelman with Stanton McCandlish (San Francisco: Harper San Francisco, 1998—$15.00, paper, ISBN 0–06–25151–8, 210 pp., charts, appendix, index)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEREGULATION by James Shaw (Norwood, MA: Artech House “Artech House Telecommunications Library,”; 1998—$69.00, ISBN 0–89006–960–3, 394 pp., diagrams, appendices, glossary, index)

FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS by J. Gregory Sidak (Chicago: University of Chicago Press; 1997— $29.95, ISBN 0–226–75626–2, 443 pp., notes, bibliography, appendix, index)

THE TWENTY‐ONE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY by Thomas W. Bonnett (Washington: Council of Governors’ Policy Advisors; distribution by National Governors’ Association [voice: 301–498–3738], 1997—$10.00, paper, ISBN not provided, 126 pp., notes, tables, references)

EXEMPT TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES AND SOME STATE COMMISSION REGULATORY IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE CONVERGENCE by Robert E. Burns ("NRRI 97–21,”; September 1997, 27 pp., table, notes)

PRIVATIZATION OF STATE‐OWNED UTILITY ENTERPRISES: THE ALASKA CASE REVISITED THIRTY YEARS LATER by Douglas N. Jones and Bradford H. Tuck ("Occasional Paper, No. 21, NRRI 97–24,”; November 1997, 36 pp., tables, notes)

ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION: ENSURING THE RELEVANCE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSIONS by David W. Wirick, et al. ("NRRI 98–06,”; February 1998, 116 pp, charts, tables, notes)

PUBLIC POLICY TOWARD CABLE TELEVISION: THE ECONOMICS OF RATE CONTROLS by Thomas W. Hazlett and Matthew L. Spitzer (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press “AEI Series in Telecommunications Deregulation,”; 1997—$32.50, ISBN 0–262–08253–5, 253 pp., charts, tables, glossary, references, index)     

A note on some alternatives to ethylene glycol ethers

Abstract

The safety and physical properties of commercially available glycol ethers are discussed. While propylene and ethylene glycol ethers have approximately the same physical properties, the former have safer metabolic activities. A table is included to illustrate the range of glycol ethers available.     

A Few General Notes

Orrin E. Dunlap, Communications in Space (Harper, $8.95)

Gleason L. Archer History of Radio to 1926     

1. CBQ Review Essay: Tintin As An Unproductive Journalist,But A Wholesome Hero

TIME PASSAGES: COLLECTIVE MEMORY AND AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE by George Lipsitz (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1990—$14.95, paper, ISBN 0-8166-1806-2)

THE VOICE OF THE CITY: VAUDEVILLE AND POPULAR CULTURE IN NEW YORK by Robert W. Snyder (New York: Oxford University Press, 1989—$19.95, ISBN 0-19-505285-4)

IN THE NINETIES by John Stokes (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1989—$29.95, ISBN 0-226-77538-0) is complementary to Snyder's study (or vice-versa)

LITERACY AND POPULAR CULTURE: ENGLAND 1750-1914 by David Vincent (New York: Cambridge University Press, 1989—price not given, ISBN 0-521-33466-7)

APPALACHIAN IMAGES IN FOLK AND POPULAR CULTURE edited by W.K. McNeil (Ann Arbor: UMI Research Press, 1989—$44.95, ISBN 0-8357-1972-3)

POPULAR CULTURE by Albert Goldbarch (Columbus: Ohio State University Press, 1990—price not given, paper, ISBN 0-8142-0499-6)

POPULAR CULTURE: SCHOOLING AND EVERYDAY LIFE by Henry A. Giroux and Roger I. Simon (New York: Bergin &; Garvey, 1989—price not given, paper, ISBN 0-89789-186-4)

NO RESPECT: INTELLECTUALS AND POPULAR CULTURE by Andrew Ross (New York: Routledge, 1989-$13.95, paper, ISBN 0-415-90037-9)

BECOMING FEMININE: THE POLITICS OF POPULAR CULTURE edited by Leslie G. Roman and Linda K. Charistian-Smith (London: Falmer Press, 1988—$18,00, paper, ISBN 1-85000-329-7)

WARRIOR WOMEN AND POPULAR BALLADRY, 1650-1850 by Dianne Dugaw (London: Cambridge University Press, 1989—price not given, ISBN 0-521-37254-2)     

A Vacuum Envelope for Treating Panel Paintings

Abstract

A method is described for the removal of certain black and white deposits found on ancient South Italic and Etruscan pottery. The very hard white deposits are softened and dispersed by the use of chelating agents in a hot, caustic solution. The black stains are removed by the use of hydrogen peroxide in several concentrations.     

Transformation of libraries during Covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review

PurposeThis study analyze academic library services during Covid-19 pandemic (2020 and 2021), as well as the challenges they face, emerging library roles, and the most effective communication tools.MethodA systematic review of the relevant literature was undertaken following PRISMA guidelines. The relevant literature was retrieved from four major scholarly databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA), and Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA)). The relevant 23 studies were included fulfilling inclusion criteria. A quality assessment of the included studies was also performed.FindingsThe findings revealed that Covid-19 pandemic is certainly effecting and transforming libraries, their services and management. The library services during Covid-19 pandemic, their fundamental challenges, emerging roles, and available preferable communications tools are the categories in this study to better understand the pandemic-transformation.ImplicationsThe practical and policy implications are that libraries must establish infrastructure and improve accessibility in order to provide the best possible support to modern library users who access resources remotely in this rapidly evolving digital environment. Organizational policymakers and library directors should prepare emergency and disaster management plans. The libraries should ensure their presence on social media and make use of their library websites.     

NOTES ON THE USE OF A VACUUM HOT-TABLE FOR TEXTILES

Abstract

A miniature low-pressure apparatus for localized treatment of paintings is described. Alternative working surfaces are available which allow heat and moisture treatment on canvas paintings without removal from their stretchers. Other applications of the apparatus are discussed.     

A Learning Experience

Summary

This paper reviews the history of the CIC Electronic Journals Collection Project. The organizational model used by the consortia for this particular project is described, explored and critiqued. Alternative models of organization are presented and explored. Additionally the staffing and equipment needed to build and maintain such a project are described in detail. A special challenge of consortial projects is the need for close coordination and broad communication. Both staffing and organization are discussed in light of these issues.     

A sack gown from the Haddington Collection at the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland,Edinburgh

Abstract

A sack gown of c. 1740–50, remodelled from a brocaded silk gown of c. 1726–28, had the back pleats altered again in the present century, probably for fancy dress. A close study of the gown enabled the pleats to be replaced as they had been arranged in c. 1740–50, so that conservation work could be carried out prior to mounting the gown for display.     

Initiative and Referendum Process in Idaho: A Research Guide

SUMMARY

This article is intended to be used as a starting point for those researching statutes either proposed or passed via the initiative or referendum process. A brief history of I&R in Idaho is followed by an annotated list of research resources to use when studying Idaho I&R.     

A Library Romantic's Reply to Richard Danner

ABSTRACT

In this brief response to Richard A. Danner's “Skating with Donovan: Thoughts on Librarianship as a Profession,” the author finds new reasons to doubt the merits of a “weak” model of librarianship that overemphasizes user demands at the expense of professional ethical commitments to collect, organize, and preserve.     

Film Directors

Andrew Sinclair, John Ford (New York: The Dial Press, 1979 – $11.95)

Jeanne Basinger, Anthony Mann (Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1979 – $10.95)

Richard Leiterman by Alison Reid (120 pages, $5.50 in paper)

Federico Fellini: A Guide to References and Resources by John C. Stubbs with Constance D. Markley and Marc Lenzini (246 pages, $30.00)

Richard Lester: A Guide to References and Resources by Diane Rosenfeldt (152 pages, $15.00)

Ernest Lubitsch: A Guide to References and Resources by Robert Carringer and Barry Sabath (262 pages, $20.00)

Sidney Lumet: A Guide to References and Resources by Stephen E. Bowles (151 pages, $15.50)

Ken Russell: A Guide to References and Resources by Diane Rosenfeldt (140 pages, $14.00)

John Schlesinger: A Guide to References and Resources by Nancy J. Brooker (130 pages, $14.00)

Frederick Wiseman: A Guide to References and Resources by Liz Ellsworth (212 pages, $ 24.95)     

A Spot Test for Zinc White

Abstract

A new spot test for the identification of zinc white (zinc oxide) has been developed, using a silver-chromate reagent that produces a bright red colour. The nature of this red compound has been studied using both chemical and instrumental techniques. It has been found to be formed by chromate adsorption on the zinc oxide surface, and a tentative formula for the complex is given.