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College of Music Recordings at the University of North Texas

Presentation for the Music OCLC Users Group (MOUG) 2018 Conference. This presentation describes the process of ingesting College of Music Recordings at UNT Libraries.
Date: January 31, 2018
Creator: Harden, Jean, 1948-
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Clean Water Rule Challenge Must Begin in Federal District Courts, Supreme Court Holds (open access)

Clean Water Rule Challenge Must Begin in Federal District Courts, Supreme Court Holds

This report discusses the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of "National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) v. Department of Defense". The background of the case and implications of the ruling are discussed.
Date: January 31, 2018
Creator: Mulligan, Stephen P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Balkans and Russia (open access)

The Balkans and Russia

This report discusses relations between Russia and the Balkan countries of southeast Europe. Efforts by Russia to gain influence and hinder the Balkan countries in their relations with the EU through "soft power" and intelligence activities are discussed.
Date: January 31, 2018
Creator: Morelli, Vincent L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
FEMA Individual Assistance Programs: In Brief (open access)

FEMA Individual Assistance Programs: In Brief

This report discusses FEMA's individual assistance programs for victims of natural disasters. It provides a short summary of the types of individual assistance programs administered by FEMA following a disaster. This report also provides a summary of the criteria FEMA uses in determining which individual assistance programs may be made available to impacted areas following a major disaster declaration, and discusses a proposed rule to change these criteria.
Date: January 31, 2018
Creator: Reese, Shawn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief (open access)

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP): Issues in Brief

This report discusses the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP) and its funding and legislation related to it in the 115th Congress.
Date: January 31, 2018
Creator: Folger, Pete
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program (open access)

The Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program

This report discusses the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
Date: January 31, 2018
Creator: Peterman, David Randall
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Recital: 2018-03-31 – Amorsima Trio

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Student recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.
Date: March 31, 2018
Creator: Amorsima Trio
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

Doctoral Recital: 2018-03-31 – Michael Davis, alto saxophone

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Concert Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.
Date: March 31, 2018
Creator: Davis, Michael James (Saxophonist)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Barriers to Food Security and Community Stress in an Urban Food Desert (open access)

Barriers to Food Security and Community Stress in an Urban Food Desert

This article describes how residents in urban food deserts access food, the barriers they experience in accessing nutritious, affordable food, and how community food insecurity exacerbates prior social, built, and economic stressors.
Date: May 31, 2018
Creator: Crowe, Jessica; Lacy, Constance & Columbus, Yolanda
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

University of North Texas Willis Library MEP Renovations: Construction Documents

Compilation of architectural drawings documenting planned construction and renovations for Willis Library as of May 2018. The first page includes an index to the rest of the schematics which outline the various components of the project including demolition and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) work, mechanical piping, electrical and lighting, and fire sprinklers for each of the five floors (lower level and floors one through four). Each sheet includes technical details, schedules, notes, and other relevant technical information for the work.
Date: May 31, 2018
Creator: Yaggi Engineering, Inc.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The UNT Digital Library
Concept Raps versus Concept Maps: A Culturally Responsive Approach to STEM Vocabulary Development (open access)

Concept Raps versus Concept Maps: A Culturally Responsive Approach to STEM Vocabulary Development

This article argues that the development of rap song lyrics or lyrical concept mapping can be a viable pedagogical alternative to the development of concept maps as a means to reinforce STEM vocabulary.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Young, Jamaal; Young, Jemimah L.; Cason, Marti; Ortiz, Nickolaus; Foster, Marquita & Hamilton, Christina
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
What is a Data Librarian?: A Content Analysis of Job Advertisements for Data Librarians in the United States Academic Libraries (open access)

What is a Data Librarian?: A Content Analysis of Job Advertisements for Data Librarians in the United States Academic Libraries

This paper attempts to understand what is required to be a data librarian by applying a content analysis approach to job advertisements by hiring professionals in academic libraries in the United States.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Khan, Hammad & Du, Yunfei
Object Type: Paper
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 5, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 (open access)

The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 5, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Student newspaper from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 31, 2018
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Escalating Tariffs: Timeline and Potential Impact (open access)

Escalating Tariffs: Timeline and Potential Impact

This report provides a timeline of key events related to U.S. trade actions on steel and aluminium tariffs and tariffs against China.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Williams, Brock R.; Hammond, Keigh H. & Morrison, Wayne M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Columbia-class program, a program to design and build a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy's current force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs. The program was previously known as the Ohio replacement program (ORP) or SSBN(X) program. The Navy has identified the Columbia-class program as the Navy's top priority program. The Navy wants to procure the first Columbia-class boat in FY2021. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests $3,005.3 million in advance procurement (AP) funding and $704.9 million in research and development funding for the program.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Force Structure and Shipbuilding Plans: Background and Issues for Congress

This report presents background information and issues for Congress concerning the U.S. Navy's force structure and shipbuilding plans. The current and planned size and composition of the Navy, the rate of Navy ship procurement, and the prospective affordability of the Navy's shipbuilding plans have been oversight matters for the congressional defense committees for many years.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and issues for Congress on the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) program. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests $7,169.8 million (i.e., about $7.2 billion) in procurement and advance procurement (AP) funding for the program. Decisions that Congress makes on procurement of Virginia-class boats could substantially affect U.S. Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) class aircraft carrier program. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests a total of $1,598.2 million in procurement funding for the program.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress

This report presents background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Navy's Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) and Zumwalt (DDG-1000) class destroyer programs. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests funding for the procurement of three DDG-51s. Decisions that Congress makes concerning destroyer procurement could substantially affect Navy capabilities and funding requirements, and the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Taiwan: Select Political and Security Issues (open access)

Taiwan: Select Political and Security Issues

This report discusses the political situation of Taiwan, which officially calls itself the Republic of China (ROC). Topics covered include the Trump Administration's policy toward Taiwan, the relationship between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China (PRC), and legislation in the 115th Congress.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Lawrence, Susan V.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (open access)

Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program

This report describes the current role of private insurers in U.S. flood insurance, and discusses barriers to expanding private sector involvement. The report considers potential effects of increased private sector involvement in the U.S. flood market, both for the NFIP and for consumers. Finally, the report outlines the provisions relevant to private flood insurance in the House and Senate NFIP reauthorization bills.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Horn, Diane P. & Webel, Baird
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Family Separation at the Border and the Ms. L. Litigation (open access)

Family Separation at the Border and the Ms. L. Litigation

This report explores the underlying policies resulting in family separation, the due process issues arguably implicated by these policies, and the political and judicial processes invoked to tackle the issue of family separation.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Peck, Sarah Herman
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
What Happens If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapses? (open access)

What Happens If the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lapses?

This report provides a short overview of what would happen if the NFIP were not to be reauthorized by November 30, 2018, and allowed to lapse.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Horn, Diane P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) (open access)

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

This report summarizes the principal rules governing health savings accounts (HSAs), covering such matters as eligibility, qualifying health insurance, contributions, withdrawals, and tax advantages. It concludes with a discussion of HSA data limitations and recent research findings on high-deductible health plan (HDHP) enrollment and HSA utilization trends.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: Rosso, Ryan J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library