Browsing Academic Library Services by Author "Durant, David M."

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  • Accident at Compound 19: Unraveling a Cold War Medical Mystery 

    Durant, David M. (2020-01-27)
    In April 1979, an anthrax outbreak in the Soviet city of Sverdlovsk claimed at least 68 lives. After news of the incident spread, the US government argued that it was the result of an accident at a biological warfare ...

  • Active Measures: Then and Now 

    Durant, David M. (2020-06-25)
    A term used to refer to Soviet efforts to influence and manipulate public opinion in other countries during the Cold War, Active Measures has gained a newfound currency in light of the 2016 election influence campaign by ...

  • Congress and Countersubversion in the 20th Century: Aspects and Legacies 

    Durant, David M. (2023-06)
    The core of this book consists of essays originally posted on the blog of the Cold War and Internal Security (CWIS) Collection, belonging to Academic Library Services, East Carolina University. The end result is a collection ...

  • A Different Kind of Fellowship: Joyner Library's SPA Fellowship Program 

    Bowers Baggett, Stacy; Jones, Cynthia; Durant, David M. (East Carolina University, 2008-07)
    A look at the origins and development of Joyner Library's SPA Fellowship program, which is designed to provide Joyner paraprofessional employees with the opportunity to gain professional librarian experience.

  • A Favorite Pastime: Disease and Disinformation in the Cold War 

    Durant, David M. (2022-11-16)
    Disinformation and political warfare were key components of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union, and a number of the most notorious of these campaigns centered around allegations involving ...

  • The Federal Depository Library Program: Anachronism or Necessity? 

    Durant, David M. (East Carolina University, 2004)
    A look at how the advent of the World Wide Web and transition to primarily electronic distribution of federal publications has permanently altered the FDLP. In order to survive, the program needs to transition from the old ...

  • From Nicholas to Putin: Russia Since 1900 

    Durant, David M. (2024-02)
    This essay seeks to guide readers wishing to explore the burgeoning literature on modern Russia by offering a survey of 50 works that will be most useful for offering historical perspective and understanding of the invasion ...

  • The Future of Reading and Academic Libraries 

    Durant, David M.; Horava, Tony (2015-01)
    The e-book is raising fundamental questions around the dynamics and habits of reading; the role of books in the academic library; and the role of librarians in addressing new realities of reading and learning. Print and ...

  • The Future of Reading and Academic Libraries 

    Durant, David M.; Horava, Tony (2014-11-07)
    The rise of the ebook is raising fundamental questions around the dynamics and habits of reading, and a perennial question - the importance of books in the academic library. Print and digital texts foster different styles ...

  • The Future of Reading: The Importance of Preserving Hybrid Collections in the Digital Age 

    Durant, David M. (2012-05-11)
    As e-books continue to grow in popularity and usage, it appears quite possible that they will one day not just supplement but outright replace print books. A growing body of evidence, however, suggests that reading off a ...

  • HUAC Investigates North Carolina: How Federal Documents Can Help Uncover State and Local History 

    Durant, David M. (2016-06-29)
    Federal government documents tend to be all too often overlooked when providing general reference assistance, especially on topics involving state and local history. Reasons include the unique and often arcane nature of ...

  • HUAC vs. the “Greenville Benevolent Association”: Investigating the Klan in Eastern North Carolina, 1965-66 

    Durant, David M. (2020-10-15)
    In 1965, with the civil rights revolution at its height, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) opened an investigation into the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). The committee found that the Klan’s largest presence was in ...

  • Know your FSB from your KGB: Researching Soviet/Russian Intelligence in America 

    Durant, David M. (2017-10-19)
    In light of last year’s election-related hacking, and the popularity of programs such as The Americans, the topic of Russian intelligence activity in America is once again prominent in the news and in popular culture. This ...

  • Research and Practice in Academic Libraries: A Case Study 

    DuBose, Stefanie; Durant, David M. (2001)
    In recent decades, as academic librarians have achieved tenure-track or even special faculty status, a growing professional consensus has emerged that they should uphold this status by actively engaging in research and ...