October 2006 Archives

This is to suggest the university library to acquire the following new book: A Java Library of Graph Algorithms and Optimization by Hang T. Lau, published by CRC Press, October 2006, ISBN: 1584887184. The book provides a most valuable library of computer programs for researchers in mathematical sciences and engineering, solving problems in graph theory and optimization.

Ibironke Lawal, Collection Librarian for Engineering and Science, replies....
Thank you for your suggestion to acquire A Java Library of Graph Algorithms and Optimization. This new title already had been slated for our collection and should arrive on the shelves of Cabell Library in the near future. Our Collection Management department is always eager for purchase ideas via the Purchase Suggestion Form. Please let us know if there are additional new titles you would like us to consider adding to our collections.

When Java 901 closes early or closes at all, it will be thoughtful if they can put some signs letting students know ahead of time that they are closed.
From: a staff member

Pat Flanagan, Associate University Librarian for Public Services, replies....
Thank you for your comment. I am sorry that you did not receive the service you expected from Java 901. I am forwarding your message on to staff in VCU Dining Services. You may also contact them through their web form at http://www.bsv.vcu.edu/vcufood/fsc.asp.

Thank you for letting us know of your concerns.

I would like to suggest/request that the library subscribe to the Journal "Autophagy". This is a hot new area of research and this is the flagship journal. The website is online here.
From: Steve, graduate student

Lynne Turman, Head ofTompkins-McCaw Library Collections responds....
Thank you for the suggestion to add Autophagy to the VCU Libraries journal collection. Many factors go into the decision to subscribe to a particular journal title, including reputation, journal impact factor, cost, relevance to our curriculum, etc. Because of budget limitations, we are not able to subscribe to all journals in a specific subject area or all journals from a particular publisher. However, we are very interested in hearing your suggestions for titles, especially in new areas of research. A personal subscription for Autophagy is available for a reasonable cost of $59, but the institutional rate that VCU Libraries would pay is significantly higher -- $750 for the web version with no paper copy.

We will place this title into consideration for new journals in the future, depending on budget allocations. In the meantime, please take advantage of the ILLiad service to obtain copies of needed articles.

Dear VCU libraries: Please provide more public computers for use in the libraries. There seems to be not enough.
From: Tri, graduate student

Donna E. Coghill, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, responds...
This is a very valid point, and one that was recently addressed on this suggestion blog. You should review the response written by John Duke, Senior Associate University Librarian.

Thanks for the suggestion!