Paul A Soderdahl

University of Iowa Libraries-Wide Information System: Organizing Staff for Action

Paul A. Soderdahl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:09:58 PST

The University of Iowa Libraries, like many research libraries throughout the country, is developing a web-based information system for delivering information, communicating with clients, facilitating the use of the Internet and other electronic resources, and teaching. This article describes an action-oriented team structure developed to implement the University of Iowa Libraries-Wide Information System.

Managing a Cluster of Single-Purpose Web Servers: Administrative and Technical Issues

Paul A. Soderdahl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:43:51 PST

While the preferred model for a web server at many institutions is to install, maintain, and support a single server for the entire organization, the University of Iowa Libraries uses an alternate model providing a number of different web servers across a number of different platforms in support of the Libraries' web project. This hybrid solution offers several advantages over a single-server solution. Such an implementation allows more content providers to deliver information in its existing format, and also allows the Libraries to offer new services quickly as more desktop applications integrate a web server component. Employing this type of solution, the University of Iowa Libraries currently provides information and services on 10 distinct web servers, with five additional servers either in development or under consideration. The solution enables the Libraries to embrace the web for delivery of important information and services to its clientele.

Using a Combination Proxy Server / PURL Server for Off-Campus Access to Restricted Databases: A Solution for the University of Iowa

Paul A. Soderdahl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:26:47 PST

Creating Academic Web Space For Faculty: Research And Teaching Initiatives At The University of Iowa Libraries

Paul A. Soderdahl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:57:52 PST

Multimedia amd Fair Use: The Practical Side of a Philosophical Debate

Paul A. Soderdahl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:12:32 PST

An Overview of the Traveling Culture Project at The University of Iowa Libraries

Paul A. Soderdahl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:12:29 PST

Delivering primary source materials via the World Wide Web: The American Memory Project.

Information Arcade Collaborations and Innovative Learning Environments

Paul A. Soderdahl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:21:15 PST

Since 1992, the Information Arcade at the University of Iowa Libraries has been working with faculty to develop and support learning and creative research through advanced new media technologies. With its broad mission of integrating new technologies into teaching, learning, and research, the Information Arcade employs three guiding principles: (1) collaboration, by drawing on the talents of librarians, technology professionals, faculty, and students; (2) risk-taking, through creative utilization of technologically advanced tools; and (3) implementation, by employing aggressive efforts to make electronic resources easily accessible throughout the University of Iowa campus. This session will focus on some of the specific initiatives undertaken to help realize these goals.

Beyond the Information Arcade: Next Generation Web-Based Information Services at the University of Iowa

Paul A. Soderdahl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:18:33 PST

Six years after the award-winning Information Arcade at the University of Iowa Libraries opened, new campus-wide Web-based services are being developed to support learning and creative research. Assimilating the "Information Arcade" concepts of collaboration, risk taking, and expert- ise integration, these services are supporting learning innovations at the University of Iowa. Organizations advancing the integration of Web- based services will find this session interesting.

A Hyprid Web Server Solution: Using the Right Tool for the Right Job

Paul A. Soderdahl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:59:27 PST

Nearly all educational organizations now host a Web server for delivering information and services to their constituencies. The preferred model at many institutions is to install, maintain, and support a single Web server for the entire organization. The University of Iowa Libraries uses an alternate model providing a number of different Web servers across a number of different platforms.

Using a Combination Proxy Server/PURL Server for Off-Campus Access to Restricted Databases

Paul A. Soderdahl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:43:27 PST

While many libraries enable off-campus users to access subscription databases through a proxy server, the University of Iowa Libraries has complemented its proxy server with a PURL, or persistent URL, server, for self-marketing and point-of-need instructions. This poster session will highlight technical aspects and the current workflow.

The University of Iowa New Media Coalition: A Network of Campus Partners

Paul A. Soderdahl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:27:14 PST

The New Media Coalition at the University of Iowa consists of six campus units working together in support of instructional software and digital media development. Still in its experimental first year, the coalition is made up of mid-level partners in the University's organizational structure who collaborate on campuswide new media events, share ideas and new developments, and turn to each other as a "favor clearinghouse." Existing outside the bureaucracy, this informal coalition is predicated on each partner's willingness to "play well together in the sandbox."

Staffing a Public Services Unit with Graduate Assistants

Paul A. Soderdahl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:11:16 PST