Need help with getting up with speed on EndNote? It’s a program that allows you to download citations, to insert them into Word documents, and change formats with a few clicks.
If you’d like to get started, or want tips for particular problems, please get in touch with Dan Harms, Instructional Services Librarian, at daniel.harms@cortland.edu or at extension X4042.
What is a blog?
A blog (short for “web log”) is a website that allows you to post news, thoughts, or other comments where others can read them.
What can I do with a blog?
You can use a blog to post announcements, let students know about employment opportunities, discuss scholarly issues, or give your students a public forum to present findings and air views.
How can I get a blog?
Cortland provides you with a free on-campus blog. Go to http://blog.cortland.edu and click on the “Create a blog” link on the right. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dan Harms, Instructional Services Librarian, at X4042 or daniel.harms@cortland.edu.
Information Resources offers faculty a variety of ways to transfer data and media from the VHS recorded format to a DVD. All procedures conform to the SUNY Cortland’s Policy for Copyright and Fair Use. Questions about the suitability of copying materials should be addressed to Library Director Gail Wood (x2221) who serves as the Campus Copyright Compliance Officer.
Classroom Media Services is responsible for the transfer of VHS data and media from VHS to DVD without editing or otherwise altering the content. This service is for one copy to one copy, or one copy to multiple copies. The contact person is CMS Technical Support Specialist Bob Babcock x4894.
Memorial Library offers (1) editing services for VHS to DVD transfers and (2) to copy media for use on a streaming server. In addition, the library offers a do-it-yourself transfer station for copying VHS to DVD. See below for the current procedures. For further information, contact Digital Imaging Specialist Dawn Van Hall (x4890).
Do-It-Yourself VHS to DVD Transfer Station
The transfer station is signed out through the Digital Imaging Specialist and taken to one of the library’s Multimedia Studios. Transfer time is real-time: a one hour video will take one hour to transfer. Users are responsible for supplying their own DVD-R for copying. Sign-out time is 3 hours or negotiated with the Digital Imaging Specialist. This service is available M-F, 9-5 or by appointment.
Instruction is available; and there is written instructions accompanying the transfer station. Each user is responsible for understanding the copyright and fair use standards involved in copying materials. The following sign is affixed to the machine/cart:
The copyright law of the United States (title 17 US Code) governs the making of photocopies or other Reproductions of copyrighted materials. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement.
For further information, contact Dawn Van Hall, x4890.
April 2009
Information Resource departments who are considering introducing new software to the campus, including enterprise or web-based applications, should follow the following procedures.
The Originating Department will discuss the application and planned roll-out with the Library Director and/or designated training staff to assure that training and appropriate documentation are developed. The designated training staff will then develop a training program for the campus for faculty, staff and students as appropriate. The design of the training program will be one most appropriate to its use across the campus. The software or application will be beta tested with either a test group within IR or a group carefully selected from the campus at large. The originating department will be involved throughout the entire training process.
The training staff will do some preliminary research and provide The Technology Help Center (THC) with the appropriate documentation and training to assist them in understanding the software and the kinds of questions the THC might get asked.
The training team, in consultation with the software or application originator(s) and the THC will develop a roll-out plan for recommendation to the Information Resources Directors Council.
Discussed and adopted by the Information Resources Director’s Council March 4, 2009
Discussed and revised by the XIRDC April 15, 2009.
As you know, the campus has subscribed to the plagiarism detection software turnitin.com since 2003 as part of the commitment to academic integrity. The subscription ends on December 31st and the decision has been made not to renew it. If you are a user and have data you’d like to maintain, please download it.
All is not lost. There is a comparable plagiarism detection software within e-Learning (a.k.a. Blackboard/WebCT) called Safe Assign. Even if you don’t use e-learning, you will be able to have access to Safe Assign through myreddragon and it will also talk with your grade book (a much desired functionality turnitin couldn’t provide us unless we paid much bigger bucks!). Support for Safe Assign is through our Instructional Materials Design services and Hailey Ruoff (753-2231) will be happy to guide you through it. If you have other concerns, please feel free to contact Gail Wood (753-2222).
Best wishes for a fabulous holiday season!
Webcasting is defined as transmitting audio and video media over the Internet for distribution to many simultaneous listeners and viewers. A webcast can be archived for subsequent broadcasts at a later time.
Webcasts fall into three categories: curricular events also known as cultural and intellectual events, sporting events, and administrative meetings. Classroom Media Services is responsible for coordinating webcasts for SUNY Cortland in collaboration with the Library, Administrative Computing, CSTV and the faculty in the New Communications Media department. Specific Responsibilities: Cultural and Intellectual events are supported by New Communications Media through the Library’s Technology Internship Program; sporting events are supported by CSTV; and administrative conferences are supported by Classroom Media Services.
Cultural and Intellectual Events; at least two weeks before the event, the request form is filled out. Online forms are sent to New Communications Media. Paper copies may be sent to Paul Van der Veur, 224-C Dowd Fine Arts. It is recommended that requestors immediately get the speaker release, the form is available online. Approval for webcast depends upon permissions and staff availability. When approved, New Communications Media coordinates the webcasting.
Sporting Events requests may be made to CSTV.
Administrative meeting events are made through Bob Babcock in Classroom Media Services.
Editing and preservation of webcasts is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on requestor needs. The production staff in Memorial Library is responsible for editing and makes recommendations about format and preservation. Once a decision is made Memorial Library is responsible for editing and making the webcast available in appropriate formats.
Memorial Library is responsible for archiving materials deemed appropriate for long-term storage and retrieval. Long-term storage and maintenance falls under the library’s collection development policies and procedures. The library faculty and staff collaborate with the requestor(s) to ensure that the informational value of the webcast is appropriately maintained.
The Academic Web Development Office within the Memorial Library is proud to announce a “Poster Production Service” for faculty members presenting their scholarly research at conference and related presentations, such as Scholar’s Day.
More details about the service can be found at http://www.cortland.edu/ir/posters.aspx
Q: How can I find out information about copyright and whether I can copy things to use in my classes or in presentations.
A: Gail Wood is responsible for the administration of the campus’ Fair Use and Copyright Policy. She will talk you through the sometimes murky world of using the materials of others in your research, classes, or presentations. Her contact information is below. The campus copyright policy is found here:
From JSTOR:
We have recently become aware that certain versions of Mac Preview are incompatible with the newest generation of JSTOR PDFs. For some users, this means that only the cover page is displaying. Other users have reported that the downloaded article appears to be missing the first portion of the article—it begins somewhere after the first 10 pages of the article. The article is in fact intact and complete, but some pages are not displayed properly. We are working to fix this and plan to continue to support the use of Preview with JSTOR PDFs. We apologize for the problems that this is causing for Mac users.
For now, the quickest workaround is to download the latest free copy of Adobe Reader, available on the Adobe web site:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html
Once Adobe Reader is downloaded, please check to make sure that the default PDF viewer is set to Adobe Reader rather than the original PDF viewer installed on your Mac.
The default viewer for PDF documents in Mac OS X is Preview. To change the file association for PDF files:
• Select any PDF file and choose File > Get Info.
• Choose the application that you want to open PDF files from the Open With menu.
• Click Change All, and then click Continue.
You will also want to make sure that the popup blocker is turned off for the JSTOR site. The new PDF files are set to open in a new window and popup blockers may affect this.
What is a wiki?
A wiki is a website that allows you and others to work together to create pages and edit information so that others may read it.
What can I do with a wiki?
Wikis are best used for ongoing projects in which students and faculty are encouraged to contribute to and edit documents.
How can I get a wiki?
At this time, we recommend a free account on the provider Wikispaces (http://www.wikispaces.com). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dan Harms, Coordinator of Instruction Librarian, at X4042 or harmsd@cortland.edu.
Dan Harms
Coordinator of Instruction Librarian
SUNY Cortland Memorial Library
P. O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 753-4042
