Theft! A History of Music

Greay Whales Eschristius robustus are the only large whales that are specialized bottom feeders, foraging on bottom sediments. When surfacing after a feeding dive a mud plume is formed at the surface as remaining sediment is strained out between the baleen. In the Chukchi Sea, Short-tailed Shearwaters Puffinus tenuirostris are attrackted to these mud plumes in search of food particles.Gråvalar Eschrichtius robustus är de enda stora valar som är söker föda genom att filtrera bottensediment. Då valen återkommer till ytan uppstår ett sedimentmoln då sediment pressas ut mellan barderna.    Under den svenska expeditionen “Beringia 2005ˮ sågs flockar om flera 10 000 övervintrande kortstjärtade liror Puffinus tenuirostris i Tjuktjerhavet. I områden där även födosökande gråvalar förekom, sökte lirorna aktivt föda i sedimentmolnen. Kortstjärtade liror lever i första hand på krill, och i de områden där de stora flockarna av liror observerades förekom höga koncentrationer plankton. Eftersom lirorna trotts tillgången på plankton dras till sedimentmolnen måste dessa innehålla organismer som är extra attraktiva som föda. Det är sedan tidigare känt att andra havsfåglar dras till sedimentmolnen, men detta är första gången det beskrivs för kortstjärtad lira

Living in Time But Outside History, Living in Morality But Outside Ethics: Postmodernism and Elizabeth Deeds Ermarth

Postmodernism has, with its radical scepticism and relativism, arguably undermined the last, certaintist tendencies of the Western Tradition, including those of history and ethics as expressed in the upper case - as History and Ethics. In this paper it is argued that in her brilliantly suggestive book, Sequel to History: Postmodernism and the Crisis of Representational Time, Elizabeth Deeds Ermarth successfully critiques modernist, linear histories through the use of her notion of rhythmic time, but unfortunately fails to embrace what the logic of her argument seems to be driving her towards, the deconstruction of Ethics. Taking my leave from Ermarth’s position, I argue that there is no need to be timid in this area, and that postmodernism signals both the ‘end of History as we have known it’ and Ethics, this opening up a discursive space not only to replace History with new modes of Ermarthian-type temporalities but also to accept a Derridean-type of morality (‘the madness of the decision’) in place of an Ethics no longer able to withstand the ‘happy solution’ of relativism.Postmodernism has, with its radical scepticism and relativism, arguably undermined the last, certaintist tendencies of the Western Tradition, including those of history and ethics as expressed in the upper case - as History and Ethics. In this paper it is argued that in her brilliantly suggestive book, Sequel to History: Postmodernism and the Crisis of Representational Time, Elizabeth Deeds Ermarth successfully critiques modernist, linear histories through the use of her notion of rhythmic time, but unfortunately fails to embrace what the logic of her argument seems to be driving her towards, the deconstruction of Ethics. Taking my leave from Ermarth’s position, I argue that there is no need to be timid in this area, and that postmodernism signals both the ‘end of History as we have known it’ and Ethics, this opening up a discursive space not only to replace History with new modes of Ermarthian-type temporalities but also to accept a Derridean-type of morality (‘the madness of the decision’) in place of an Ethics no longer able to withstand the ‘happy solution’ of relativism

Vertical Distributions of Zooplankton at the Mouth of Chesapeake Bay and Calibration of Backscatter From an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

This study investigated the physical factors influencing the vertical distribution of zooplankton at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and attempted to derive biological data from acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) backscatter. A single site was occupied in the North Channel at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay (37° 04\u27 N, 75° 58\u27 W) from 17.0–19.7 November 1999. Temperature, salinity, fluorescence, light transmission, current velocity and backscatter were measured throughout the sampling period. Plankton samples were collected every hour from 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 m. We found little association between ADCP backscatter and plankton concentrations, but stronger correlations between backscatter and light transmission suggesting the backscatter was not biological in origin. Time series analysis of tidal currents and backscatter near the bottom revealed strong correlations at 6-hr intervals, suggesting resuspension of particles due to semidiurnal tidal flows. Backscatter from a single frequency echosounder such as the ADCP may only produce a coarse estimate of suspended particles in estuaries such as Chesapeake Bay

Working Together: Joint-Use Canadian Academic and Public Libraries

The research purpose was to learn about existing joint use public-academic libraries in Canada including their establishment, structure, benefits, and challenges and to determine the requirements for successful partnerships. Following a literature review, a short survey was conducted to gather data on the number, location, and types of public-academic library partnerships. In-depth telephone interviews were then held with key personnel from joint use libraries to learn more about the libraries and the nature of the partnerships. The research surfaced three unique examples of joint use public-academic libraries. In addition, key requirements for successful partnerships that were posited through the literature review were supported by the research data – commitment, a shared vision, and a need that requires fulfillment. Possible limitations of the research are the initial survey’s reliance on responses from academic library directors and the survey timing. There is limited information about partnerships between Canadian public and academic libraries and no single document that brings together data on partnerships across Canada. With this study, public and academic libraries will learn of successful joint use Canadian public-academic libraries along with the key requirements for sustainable partnerships

Serving remote communities together: a Canadian joint use library study

Libraries play a key role in the social and economic health of communities. For remote communities, however, library resources (space, library materials, furnishings, technology, and staff expertise) can be difficult to access and costly to provide. Joint use libraries are a possible solution. Through the joint use library structure, partners share the costs of establishing and maintaining the library. Shared space, materials, expertise, and operational costs result in libraries that are more economically viable and, therefore, more likely to be sustainable. In 2013, an exploratory case study research was conducted of two joint use libraries in northern Manitoba, Canada, involving a college and two communities to assess the partnership structure, community perception of the library, the college's rationale for participation, and the benefits to the communities and the college. In addition, the research aimed to determine key factors in the partnerships' success. Using interpretive methodology, qualitative data were gathered through small group and individual semi-structured interviews. Quantitative factual data provided context for the libraries' development. The research highlighted elements critical for joint use library success and presents components of a possible joint use library model between a post-secondary institution and a community

Mutually beneficial: partnerships between public and academic libraries in Canada

Joint use school and public libraries have a long history in Canada and, particularly in rural Canada, many of these realtionships continue. The lanscape for public and academic libraries is significantly different. There are 70 university, just over 200 college and technical institute, and over 3000 public libraries in Canada, yet few joint use academic and public libraries exist. This does not reflect a reluctance among academic and public libraries to work together, however. While actual and joint use might not be common, there are many examples of mutually beneficial partnerships between public and academic libraries. This paper provides an overview of the diversity of public-academic library partnerships that can be found across Canada, before focusing on Canadian examples of joint use libraries - unique partnerships created in response to an expressed need

Working Together: Joint Use Canadian Academic and Public Libraries

The research purpose was to learn about existing joint use public-academic libraries in Canada including their establishment, structure, benefits, and challenges and to determine the requirements for successful partnerships. Following a literature review, a short survey was conducted to gather data on the number, location, and types of public-academic library partnerships. In-depth telephone interviews were then held with key personnel from joint use libraries to learn more about the libraries and the nature of the partnerships. The research surfaced three unique examples of joint use public-academic libraries. In addition, key requirements for successful partnerships that were posited through the literature review were supported by the research data – commitment, a shared vision, and a need that requires fulfillment. Possible limitations of the research are the initial survey’s reliance on responses from academic library directors and the survey timing. There is limited information about partnerships between Canadian public and academic libraries and no single document that brings together data on partnerships across Canada. With this study, public and academic libraries will learn of successful joint use Canadian public-academic libraries along with the key requirements for sustainable partnerships

Researching in communities: a librarian's checklist

Based on experiences from two case study research projects, the authors provide a simple six-point checklist for other researchers developing community-based research projects

Library partnerships and organizational culture: a case study

Uncovered in the course of a 2011 study looking at partnerships between academic and public libraries in Canada was a unique series of partnerships among a college library, public library, regional library system, and school district library system in Medicine Hat, Alberta. With little or no additional funding, these libraries have partnered to deliver library services beneficial to both their primary clients and the broader community. Through a case study of the libraries, it is possible to determine the value and the challenges of partnerships and the elements of organizational culture necessary for successful partnerships