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Brazil Supports Open Access To Scientific Information, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The brief notice describes the open access initiatives resulting from a conference on trends in digital libraries that took place in Campinas, Brazil. Also published: - In Portuguese: Brasil apóia Acesso Livre a Informaç\xe3o Cientifica' at: http://dll.istec.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=54 - SPARC E-News, June-July 2004 at http://www.arl.org/sparc/pubs/enews/jun04.html#5 - Open Access News (News from the open access movement). Friday, June 18, 2004 at and https://mx2.arl.org/Lists/SPARC-OAForum/Message/793.htm - Translated and republished by: Svenskt Resurscentrum fuer vetenskaplig kommunikation at http://www.sciecom.org/links/APublicering/BOpenAccess/'

Wikipedia: An Emergent Encyclopedia, Jackie Shane

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Synthesizing Social Construction Of Knowledge In Online Conferences Using Concept Maps, Ludmila Ortegano-Layne, Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

By using content analysis techniques to compare social construction of knowledge in online dialogues to concept maps generated to synthesize this knowledge construction, this study showed that concept maps are an effective tool to synthesize knowledge construction in online conferences. This finding was also supported by self-reported data in a moderator survey. Concept maps were also considered an effective tool for organizing information which indicates that they can be utilized as a knowledge management and preservation tool in online conferences. All students perceived that the Cmap tool software could be used as a tool to foster online collaborative learning in …

Designing The Social Environment For Online Learning: The Role Of Social Presence, Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

A major challenge to designing online learning is the development of appropriate means to facilitate the social environment that is critical for higher-order learning in many disciplines. In many online learning designs, the majority of resources are channeled to web interface design and technology, while little or no resources are devoted to facilitating the teaching and learning process, the negotiation of meaning and the validation of knowledge among peers and instructors that depends on a conducive socio-cultural environment and adequate learner support. This paper seeks to address this issue by examining one factor, social presence that has been shown to …

Methods For Evaluating Interface Design For Online Learning Environments, Constance A. Lowe, Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Designing online learning environments poses many challenges. One critical issue is the design of appropriate user interfaces so that the interface does not become a barrier to the learning process. The interface of a web site may be described as the sum of the visible (and/or audible) elements which convey to a user what functions and resources are available at the site and provide access to, or control over, those functions and resources. The interface is a key element of usability, where usability means the ease or difficulty with which the user can complete the intended tasks. Following a brief …

The Mechanics Of Plagiarism Detection Tools, Jackie Shane

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

A Rose By Any Other Name Would Still Smell A Cheat, Jackie Shane

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Testing Medical Sites For Reliability, Jackie Shane

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

The Casasola Legacy In El Paso, Samuel E. Sisneros

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

This article brings to light the historical context of El Paso’s unknown and uncelebrated connection to the legendary Casasola family photo dynasty in Mexico. The local El Paso Casasola portrait studio photographer and owner did not capture iconic Mexican Revolutionary images like those of his contemporary famed photographer family members in Mexico City, but instead he recorded the visual memory of ordinary individuals and families residing in the US/Mexico border region.

Consortial Support For Digital Library Initiatives And Information Technology Manpower Development In Latin America, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The work of the Ibero-American Science & Technology Education Consortium (ISTEC) in developing information technology and digital library manpower will be discussed, focusing on the organizational arrangements and processes that proved most effective in bringing researchers, engineers, computer scientists and librarians together to act on this vision. The Library Linkages (LibLink) Initiative of ISTEC will be analyzed in detail, especially the best practices to ensure regional cooperation in information delivery and in sharing expertise in digital initiatives. Brief descriptions of other IT projects and partnerships in the region will be provided.

The Greatest Problem With Which The Library Is Confronted: A Survey Of Academic Library Outreach To The Freshman Course, Cindy Pierard, Kathryn A. Graves

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The Freshman Year Experience movement has created an excellent opportunity for academic library outreach. Its values, which include collaboration among various campus units charged with supporting student success and a focus on student mastery of key academic skills, correspond well with the objective of many college and university libraries: to become a more central part of the institution's educational mission. This chapter provides a discussion of academic library outreach to one of the movement's most significant components, the freshman course. The aim is to provide an overview of historic and contemporary trends in postsecondary freshman programming and corresponding library outreach …

Virtual Work And Leadership: The Role Of The Internet, Complexity, Creativity, And Knowledge Workers, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

This chapter presents the case for strong leadership to develop an internationally distributed virtual workforce. It is a speculative approach to how work and workers may behave in a future where most of their work and interactions will be virtual and disconnected from their physical location. The lessons that can be learned from the natural world are explored especially from complexity theories. Examples are provided of natural systems in action and the insights others have drawn from these theories and how this may inform decision-making, risk-taking and the management of virtual workers. The impact of the Internet on knowledge creation …

Library Budgets And Academic Library Rankings In Times Of Transition., Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

An analysis of the ability of a particular library to significantly increase its Association of Research Libraries (ARL) ranking in a reasonable time period is presented. A discussion follows to show why this is not a useful objective at a time when academic libraries are transitioning to new types of products and services made possible by emerging technologies. There are various initiatives underway in the United States and Europe to create more meaningful performance measures for academic libraries.

Reflections On Evaluating Online Learning And Teaching, Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

In this chapter, I will discuss my decade of evaluation activities relating to online learning experiences, with a focus on methods. These online experiences range from setting up online networks for social interaction, facilitating collaborative learning experiences among graduate students in several universities, moderating worldwide online professional development activities, and teaching entirely online. Most of my online experiences relate to my role as a professor at the University of New Mexico where I teach graduate level courses in distance education and educational telecommunications. In this respect, I would like to acknowledge the valuable lessons I have learned from many students …

Consortia Vs Reform: Creating Congruence, Margaret Landesman, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The inability of research libraries to offer the collections their users desire has become more pronounced each year. In response, libraries have moved in two directions: the rapidly growing consortial movement and the movement to advocate and support reforms in scholarly communication. However, if libraries do not pay careful attention, these two directions may, at least partially, cancel one another out.

El Paseño, Padre Ramón Ortiz: 1814-1896, Samuel E. Sisneros

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Padre Ramón Ortiz, born in 1814 in Santa Fe, New Mexico became an important figure in the history of El Paso and the US/Mexico border region. This article gives a chronological time-line and narrative of his life and work as a humanitarian and a diplomat.

Making A Difference In The Evolving Electronic Scholarly Publishing Economy, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

No library or information service can stand aloof from the current developments (legal, technological, and organizational) in scholarly publishing. I will be describing my personal actions to influence beneficial change, as well as those of the various groups I am involved with. This may be useful to chapter members and, I hope, stimulate more ideas for effecting changes in the electronic publishing environment before it, too, is usurped by for-profit publishers.

Librarians At Work: Are We As Satisfied As Other American Workers?, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

For almost three decades, libraries have experienced rapid change, first in behind-the-scenes technical processes, then gradually everywhere. This allowed enhanced services to our customers and new opportunities for library workers. Did it make us happier workers, or at least as happy as the general American worker? Many job satisfaction surveys has been reported and analyzed in the library literature. These were reviewed for overall satisfaction indicators. Permission was obtained from Inc./Gallup to administer six of their 34 questions verbatim to library groups. The results are described in this article.

A Collection Of Book Reviews And Essays, Samuel E. Sisneros

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Contains selected papers written by Samuel Sisneros, Masters Degree program in Borderlands History, University of Texas at El Paso. See cover page for index of papers.

Just In Case Or Just In Time; Exploring Serials And Electronic Technology Issues At The University Of British Columbia, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

A sub-committee of the Senate Library Committee of UBC examined the relationship between serials and electronic technology, and the principles, which should underlie holding or accessing journals and producing electronic publications locally. The work was done during the summer of 1994 and a report published by the end of that year. This article is based on my experience working on this task group and do not mirror the final report.. This was also presented — in part — at an EBSCO\u2122 Executive Seminar in August 1994. The information has been updated since the session where necessary. Recommendations have been made …

Consortia And Licensing Of Electronic Products - The Wave Of The Future?, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Electronic information, especially that provided by monopoly organizations, are often beyond the means of a single academic institution. There is a growing trend towards joint purchasing, consortial agreements and partnerships. This talk will explore the potential and pitfalls of such agreements by examining and comparing various models for licencing and implementing shared electronic information services. A variety of case studies from different environments will be examined.

Challenges For The Academic Information Enterprise: A Report And Analysis Of Two Recent Conferences And An Important Opinion Paper, Johann Van Reenen

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

All individuals and institutions which purchase professional journals are by now aware of the crisis in scholarly publication, especially in the areas of science, technology, and medicine (STM). At the University of British Columbia a taskforce studied the causes and effects of this crisis on universities and their libraries to make recommendations for future strategies. A report was published that is being used to educate our academic and funding communities. This article will extrapolate its broad recommendations into more detailed actions. Some recent events has let to a reconsideration of assumptions and to a believe that librarians in general need …

Multiple Perspectives On Implementing Inter-University Computer Conferencing, Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena, Chere Campbell Gibson, John J. Cochenour, Tony Dean, Connie L. Dillon, Roseanne Hessmiller, Karen Murphy, Landra L. Rezabeck, Farhad Saba

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The purpose of this symposium is to discuss the organization, design, implementation and preliminary evaluation of an inter-university collaborative learning experience that used computer mediated communication (CMC) to link graduate students in several universities to discuss issues related to distance education. The discussion is based on the Globaled project, a computer conference that was set up and implemented for the second time, during the Fall 1993 semester. Globaled was first implemented during the Spring of 1992. With the increasing offering of distance education as a graduate discipline in many traditional universities, Globaled, can be seen as a unique way to …

Globaled Questionnaire, Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

The purpose of this unpublished questionnaire is to evaluate the GLOBALED project.

Etdebali: Un Viaje Al Corazón Del Pueblo Ngóbe, Phil D. Young, Milton R.A. Machuca-Gálvez, Jorge Sarsaneda

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Etdebali: Un viaje al corazón del pueblo ngóbe fue publicado en 1993 en Panamá (ACUN, Serie “Nuestro modo de ser” / Colección “Mundo Ngóbe.”). Se imprimió un pequeño tiraje y en la actualidad el libro impreso está agotado. Esta es una copia facsímil del original en formato Adobe Acrobat (PDF).

El libro incluye la presentación, seguida de tres artículos del antropólogo estadounidense Phil D. Young (*1936-+2013); los artículos fueron originalmente publicados en inglés, traducidos al español:

(1) Presentación. Jorge Sarsaneda del Cid. Páginas 5-6.

(2) Young, P. (1970) “Notes on the ethnohistorical evidence for structural continuity in Guaymí society”, Ethnohistory …

Learner Support: The Critical Link In Distance Education, Connie L. Dillon, Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena, Robert Parker

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

This study evaluates the Oklahoma Televised Instruction System, through an analysis of the student support services to include the resources available to the learner, the communications process characterized by the coordination services provided among the on-campus and distance sites, and the communication process characterized by the mechanical and electronic transfer of information. The study also compares the attitudes and performance of the participating on-campus and distance students.

Proline's Function In Cold Stress And Osmoregulation In Carrot Tissue Culture Suspensions, Jackie Shane

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Wild type and high free proline suspension-cultured carrot cell lines were used to determine whether proline influences cold tolerance. In addition, various stressful environments were imposed on the suspensions by varying media ingredients, such as the addition of mannitol and absicisic acid (ABA), in an effort to induce proline production. Results showed that an optimum concentration of proline hardened the control lines and acted as a growth stimulant under normal growth conditions. When both lines were grown at 3 C the high proline mutant line C-63, proved to be the hardiest. When grown at room temperature, C-63 was actually the …

El Pueblo Guaymí Y Su Futuro, Milton R.A. Machuca-Gálvez, Daniel Holness Carrasco Sr.

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

Esta publicación contiene las ponencias y documentos que se presentaron en el FORO SOBRE EL PUEBLO GUAYMÍ SU FUTURO, celebrado en la ciudad de Panamá del 23 al 27 de marzo de 1981. El material está dividido en cinco secciones: una introducción seguida de 1. La historia de los guaymíes; 2. Situación actual del pueblo guaymí; 3 Las luchas guaymíes; 4. Los grandes proyectos de desarrollo: ¿bendición o maldición?; y, 5. "Se hace el camino al andar": pasos en la lucha. Las secciones “guardan una estrecha relación temática con un eje central que aparece a lo largo de la publicación: …