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Redalje, Susanne J. – Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, 2009
For those unfamiliar with Star Trek, "Dunsel" was a term introduced in the episode titled "The Ultimate Computer." It is a term used by Star Fleet cadets to refer to an entity that serves no useful purpose, in this case a human who has been replaced by a machine. The episode touches on finding the best balance between human and machine to run a…
Descriptors: Special Libraries, Reader Response, Academic Libraries, Specialization
Gilroy, Marilyn – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2007
This article reports that more colleges are dropping the SAT as a requirement for admission and, in many cases, these institutions are attracting a larger and more diverse pool of applicants. According to the National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest), 740 schools have made the SATs optional. The list includes some of the nation's most…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Achievement Tests