June 25, 2008
Change in Pendergrass's Summer Hours
On Monday, June 30th, Pendergrass Library will begin closing at 8pm on Sunday-Thursday. This change will be in effect the remainder of the Summer Semester.
Our hours from June 30th - August 8th will be:
Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Posted by Laurel Donahue at 04:11 PM in
June 18, 2008
EndNote X.1 Desktop Available for Downloading
To download a copy of EndNote desktop latest version (X1) please go to the UT Libraries' EndNote support page.
There is a tutorial for EndNote Desktop on that page. If you are new to EndNote Desktop, please take the tutorial.
Ann Viera (annviera@utk.edu or 974-9015) is the EndNote contact person for the UTIA.
The phone number for EndNote support is 408-987-5609 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST.
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June 17, 2008
Blooms Days at the UT Gardens
Blooms Days, June 28 - 29, 2008, the sixth annual family fun/fundraiser for the UT Gardens, is a two-day event that showcases the beauty of the UT Gardens at their peak of color. Blooms Days offers a variety of activities to entertain and delight the entire family.
A select marketplace features unique garden-related arts and crafts, gardening goods, and specialty plants for the homeowner and garden enthusiast. An Insect Zoo and "make and take" projects entertain children while horticultural experts present workshops and answer questions.
Live music is provided by some of Knoxville's finest local talent and food is available throughout the event. Blooms Days 2008
Saturday, June 28, 9 to 6
Sunday, June 29 - 11 to 5
Rain or Shine
Admission is sponsored by the UT Federal Credit Union in honor of the 25th anniversary of the UT Gardens. Information about obtaining tickets is at:
http://www.friendsoftheutgardens.org/
Posted by Allison Roberts at 12:04 PM in Fun Stuff
June 12, 2008
Use and Misuse of Citation data in Scientific Research--a new report from the IMU
Audience: faculty and graduate students who use citation data from Thomson/Web of Science/Web of Knowledge Google Scholar, and/or other sources of citation data.
From the press release at http://www.mathunion.org/fileadmin/IMU/PressRelease/2008-06-11-CitationStatistics.pdf
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
The International Mathematical Union today released the Citation Statistics report. Citation-based statistics, such as the impact factor, are often used to assess scientific research, but are they the best measures of research quality?
Three international mathematics organizations have today released a report, Citation Statistics, on the use of citations in assessing research quality - a topic that is of increasing interest throughout the world's scientific community.
The report is written from a mathematical perspective and strongly cautions against the over-reliance on citation statistics such as the impact factor and h-index. These are often promoted because of the belief in their accuracy, objectivity, and simplicity, but these beliefs are unfounded.
Among the report's key findings:
* Statistics are not more accurate when they are improperly used; statistics can mislead when they are misused or misunderstood.
* The objectivity of citations is illusory because the meaning of citations is not well-understood. A citation's meaning can be very far from "impact".
* While having a single number to judge quality is indeed simple, it can lead to a shallow under-standing of something as complicated as research. Numbers are not inherently superior to sound judgments.
The report promotes the sensible use of citation statistics in evaluating research and points out several common misuses. It is written by mathematical scientists about a widespread application of mathematics. While the authors of the report recognize that assessment must be practical and that easily- derived citation statistics will be part of the process, they caution that citations provide only a limited and incomplete view of research quality.
Research is too important, they say, to measure its value with only a single coarse tool.
The report was commissioned by the International Mathematical Union (IMU) in cooperation with the International Council on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM), and the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS). It draws upon a broad literature on the use of citation data to evaluate research, including articles on the impact factor (the most common citation- based statistic) and the h-index along with its many variants. The work was also based on practices as reported from mathematicians and other scientists from around the world.
IMU, ICIAM, IMS
About the International Mathematical Union (IMU):
IMU is an international non-governmental and non-profit scientific organization, with the purpose of promoting international cooperation in mathematics. More information at http://www.mathunion.org/.
Contact: Martin Groetschel, Secretary of the International Mathematical Union Zuse Institute Berlin, Takustr. 7 D-14195 Berlin, Germany
e-mail: secretary@mathunion.org, phone: +49 30 84185 210
Posted by Ann Viera at 02:18 PM in
June is National Oceans Month
On June 2nd President Bush proclaimed June National Oceans Month.
"We have a solemn responsibility to care for our seas and show concern for the plant and animal life that inhabit them. Oceans bring enjoyment and prosperity to countless people, from boating and fishing, to transporting goods, to traveling the waterways. By being good stewards of the oceans, we can ensure that future generations are able to enjoy the great blessings of our natural heritage. "
From the World Wildlife Fund:
So what you can do to celebrate National Oceans Month?
# If you are at the coast this weekend, do something positive to conserve the ocean by reducing your impact on the marine environment - perhaps organize a beach clean-up, or reduce-reuse-recycle any waste you have, as climate change is having a significant impact on the world's oceans and the marine biodiversity they support
# Use the opportunity to learn more about the oceans by reading our Marine experts blog and comment on the topic being discussed
# Upload your images of the World's oceans on the Wave Forward Flickr page
# Join the WWF Conservation Action Network
# Join the WWF Wildlife Rescue Team
# Discover your inner fish and how you can make a difference by purchasing sustainable seafood
Visit the World Wildlife Fund's Wave Forward Site to interactively learn about conservation of our planets Marine Environments
Continue reading "June is National Oceans Month"
Posted by Allison Roberts at 10:33 AM in Environmental Conservation
June 10, 2008
The Scientist 2008 Best Places for Postdocs to Work
The annual survey of best places for postdocs to work from The Scientist has been published. THe PDF with the lists of best places is also available. You may have to register for free access to the article to see the full text.
Posted by Ann Viera at 11:18 AM in Research
June 06, 2008
Acanthocephala --Parasitic Worm Bibliography
Professors T. T. Dunagan and D.M. Miller of the U. of Illinois has assembled and is still building a bibliography that currently has 11,000 references on Acanthocephala. The references date back to the 1600's and are extensively indexed by host, systems/organs affected and geographic location.
Posted by Ann Viera at 03:23 PM in
New Books @ the Library: The virtues of ignorance : complexity, sustainability, and the limits of knowledge
"Demonstrating that knowledge-based worldviews are more dangerous than useful, The Virtues of Ignorance looks closely at the relationship between the land and the future generations who will depend on it. The authors argue that we can never improve upon nature but that we can, by putting this new perspective to work in our professional and personal lives, live sustainably on Earth."
Taken from Google Books
Posted by Allison Roberts at 10:18 AM in Collection, News
June 02, 2008
Brook Trout Restoration
In an effort to bolster native brook trout population in the area, an eight-mile stretch of Lynn Camp Prong and its tributary Marks Creek is open to rainbow trout fishing. Anglers are allowed to keep all the rainbow trout they catch from June 2 through June 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m regardless of its size. Park biologist will then re-stock brown trout in the designated area. Anglers are required to check in at the Park Service Station ΒΌ mile up Middle Prong Trail at the end of Upper Tremont Road.
Rainbow trout were introduced in the late 1880 and are now the dominant trout species in Tennessee.
Continue reading "Brook Trout Restoration"
Posted by Allison Roberts at 12:16 PM in Environmental Conservation | TrackBack (0)
When does the Library close?
Hours for Pendergrass Library are posted at: http://www.lib.utk.edu/hours/agvet/
Continue reading "When does the Library close? "
Posted by Allison Roberts at 12:09 PM in News | TrackBack (0)
Net ID log in not working?
Use the reset function in password management to reenter your log in information.
http://directory.utk.edu/passwords/. If you have not already, enable password reset. Then proceed to change the password. Re-entering your existing password is acceptable. Net id log in is available after the password is reset. If there are further problems call the OIT help line. 974-9900
Posted by Allison Roberts at 12:04 PM in
May 20, 2008
Food and Fuel News Briefing from the USDA
Secretary Ed Schafer from the United States Department of Agriculture briefed reporters on May 19th 2008 on the department's position in the global discussion on the current food versus fuel situation. Sec. Schafer states "we are going to make the case today for food and fuel." The USDA offers it's perspective on the marketplace, data and an analysis of current events. The USDA news posting includes a transcript and video of the briefing and a power point presentation.
Visit the USDA Food Feed Fuel entry to see the all the information.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 03:15 PM in Agriculture | TrackBack (0)
May 15, 2008
Polar bear gets new protection
The United States Department of Interior placed the polar bear on the threatened species list Wednesday May 14th 2008.
Read the whole story from the associated press.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 08:48 AM in Environmental Conservation | TrackBack (0)
May 08, 2008
Greendex: Survey of Sustainable Consumption - National Geographic
National Geographic completed a study measuring and monitoring consumer progress toward environmentally sustainable consumption. Sampling 14 countries with the international polling firm GlobeScan, the survey provides an understanding of international consumer attitudes and the steps taken toward global environmentally sustainable consumption.
Follow this link to see how the selected counties rate.
Posted by Allison Roberts at 09:06 AM in Environmental Conservation
