The EcoTarium Story—Past,Present, and Future

This paper outlines the story of the country's second-oldest natural history museum from its founding in 1825 to the present. Its history includes seven name changes reflecting the young society's struggle to survive, the changing cultural environment, and the extension of its audiences from the immediate Worcester neighborhood to the New England regional area. The article also reviews its scope from several cabinets of specimens to displays of wildlife, exhibitions about ecology, astronomy, and technology, along with comprehensive education programming.     

俄罗斯国家图书馆的发展历史、现状及展望

重点介绍和阐述了俄罗斯国家图书馆自1795年建馆至今共计210多年的发展轨迹、历史变更及未来发展趋势,期望对我国图书馆事业发展、改革和建设提供有益的借鉴与参考。     

Mountains to Molehills: The Past,Present, and Future of Cataloging Backlogs

While backlogs have existed in libraries and the literature that describes them, the decline in the acquisition of physical collections relative to digital resources, as well as the availability of cataloging copy has called into question the continued viability and relevance of arrearages. Yet, at a time of economic restraint, a rethinking of library operations is timely, if not urgent. What does nearly sixty years of research tell us about materials that are removed from cataloging workflow pending availability of a bibliographic record? This article analyzes the characteristics of, and reasons for, arrearages, and assesses approaches to reducing or eliminating backlogs.     

The Past,Present, and Future of Research in Distance Education

Abstract

The articles published in four prominent distance education journals between 1997 and 2002 were categorized and the references cited were tallied. The study provides an opportunity to examine research topics, methods, and citation trends. The results can be used to review current research trends and to explore potential research directions.     

Man and Information in the Mirror of Science: Past,Present, and Future

Modern science highlights the role of information in the origins and life of man. The information revolution of the 20th century has become a crucial factor in the development of society. The aggravation of global problems of civilization compels mankind to pursue the path of sustainable development. The only possible way out of crisis is a noospheric strategy of the world community. This strategy builds upon the achievements of informatics and cutting-edge information technology.     

理念·激情·务实--湖南交通广播的昨天、今天与明天

1997年底，湖南交通广播诞生了。人们关注着它，省局和电台决策层希望它引领广播改革，重振广播雄风。四年多的摸爬滚打，四年多的风雨兼程。交通频率的全体员工凭着广播50年的深厚积淀，凭着湖南广播电视在全国的领先地位，凭着频率与时俱进的理念、满腔的激情和扎实的作风，凭着队伍拼搏、奉献、创新和团队精神、负重奔跑。四年四个台阶，实现了经营创收前三年连年翻番，2001年，在基数不断增大的情况下，其增长速度仍高达40％以上，并连续两年跃居全省广播首位，年收入达1160万元，挤入全国交通广播五强，综合收听率达32％，位居全省广播…     

"To Keep the Present and Future in Touch with the Past"- Lewis Wickes Hine:

Lewis Wickes Hine exploited the powerful impact of the visual image to arouse the reforming spirit among the middle and upper classes and to inspire them to do something about the living and working conditions of thousands of America's poor. Hine was acquainted with many of the men and women who were involved in the Progressive social reform campaigns that were popular in the United States during the early twentieth century. A trained sociologist, he became interested in photography while teaching at the Ethical Culture School. Hine quickly realized that photographs could be powerful instruments of social reform and was able to effectively combine his interests in social welfare and photography. Hine believed that this efforts as a photographer should be guided by a social conscience and referred to his work as "social photography." His photographs of men, women and children enduring dangerous and inhuman working conditions were both sensitive and intense. As a result of his social conscience and artistic commitment Hine raised the cultural and social awareness of his contemporaries and made a significant contribution to social reform efforts in the United States.     

东南亚华文报的过去、现在与未来——“华文传媒与海外华人社会”研讨会（马尼拉·2011）主题发言

中国的变化对于东南亚华人社会、华文报的生存与发展仍然会有直接、间接的微妙互动与影响。中国的一举一动,仍然备受东南亚各国华人社会与华报的密切关注。这种关注,总体而言（以新老华侨为对象或主要对象的华文媒体例外）,已和侨报时代以中国为效忠对象、“心系祖国”的心境与意识截然不同。这是东南亚华文报业史不可忽视的起点。     

Serials in the Libyan Jamahiriya,Past and Present

The article deals with serials publication and their acquisition and management of serials in libraries in the Great Socialist Peoples' Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. The introduction of printing and the earliest serials published in Arabic are detailed. Recent changes in government policies affecting general conditions in the country and expected changes in publication policies are discussed. Two lists containing serials published prior to 1975 and a third, consisting of current serials published under Green Book theories, are annexed.     

Model Licenses and License Templates: Present and Future

This presentation reviewed the standard model licenses that are available, including models such as LicensingModels.org and LibLicense, plus institution-specific licenses available online. The licenses’ strengths and weaknesses as templates were discussed. Best practices for creating a license template at one’s own institution were modeled, with standard language that one can use in negotiation. Problems and gaps in model licenses were raised, including formats or kinds of purchases that require new language that has not yet been standardized (such as e-books and streaming media). Suggestions for developing a new model license through community action were discussed.     

俄罗斯国家图书馆的昨天和今天--俄罗斯国家图书馆140年发展综述

本文详细论述了俄罗斯国家图书馆从1862年成立至今140年的情况,对促进我国图书馆事业的改革、建设和发展有一定指导意义和参考价值。     

21st Century Readers' Aids: Past History and Future Directions

ABSTRACT

This article provides a brief history of the development of library subject guides (often referred to as pathfinders) from the late 1800s to the present. During this period, subject guides have changed both their focus and format. The needs of academic institutions at the turn of the 20th century were very different than they are today, and technology that was non-existent then has become ubiquitous. Much can be learned from studying the evolution of these important library tools and looking to the future as they mature even further.     

ICT与社会资本研究的现状与未来趋势——正反两派学者的研究成果与困境

本研究试图从过往研究成果中厘清ICT与社会资本之间的关系。尽管过去,国际学术界在ICT和社会资本研究领域已经产出了不少重要成果,但该领域仍然处于研究的初级阶段,研究者还需要借助不同的研究视角及研究方法从整体上解释ICT和社会资本之间的互动机制。