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Random Ramblings — Scholarly Publishing In Retirement, Robert P. Holley
Random Ramblings — Scholarly Publishing In Retirement, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
In the article, the author discusses whether it is easier for academics to continue publishing scholarly articles when they retire, particularly in the U.S. He cites his own experiences to discuss the issue. He also cites his retirement as faculty at Wayne State University, his membership to the American Library Association (ALA) Retired Members Round Table (RMRT), and the survey he conducted on the issue.
Finding “Diversity Levers” In The Core Library And Information Science Curriculum: A Social Justice Imperative, Kafi D. Kumasi, Nichole Manlove
Finding “Diversity Levers” In The Core Library And Information Science Curriculum: A Social Justice Imperative, Kafi D. Kumasi, Nichole Manlove
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
In this exploratory study, the researchers examined the core library and information science (LIS) curriculum, looking for diversity levers, or conceptual access points, where transformative academic knowledge related to diversity and social justice could be meaningfully integrated. Multicultural curriculum reform, conceptualized as a social justice approach, was the guiding framework for the research design and analysis. The researchers began by establishing what constitutes the core curriculum and essential knowledge taught across thirty-six ALA-accredited master’s of library and information science degree programs. These data were then used to construct a survey that went to one hundred LIS faculty at ALA institutions …
Prologue, H.G.B. Anghelescu
Prologue, H.G.B. Anghelescu
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
Introduction, H.G.B. Anghelescu
Introduction, H.G.B. Anghelescu
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
The Challenges Of Teaching The Introductory Lis Management Course, Robert P. Holley
The Challenges Of Teaching The Introductory Lis Management Course, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
Teaching the introductory LIS management course may be the most challenging assignment for LIS professors because of the breadth of the subject, the probabilistic nature of management principles, and the differing management environments of LIS organizations. The best teaching strategy is to describe honestly to students the benefits and limitations of the course and to focus on the achievable objectives of introducing students to core management concepts, providing skill enhancement, and encouraging them to evaluate their management potential. The article discusses the difficulties of teaching leadership skills, the limits imposed by student competencies, and the impact of the professor's background …
Why Don’T Library Science Students Want To Become Managers?, Robert P. Holley
Why Don’T Library Science Students Want To Become Managers?, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
Very few students who have taken Wayne State University's required management course from me have any interest in library careers in management. Some are even more firm in their decision after taking the course though most graduates will have management responsibilities in their first library position and some will manage a small library. I polled current students and recent graduates about this reluctance. The sixteen responses considered the following possible causes: personality traits, a preference for traditional library activities, a dislike of managerial responsibilities, prior management experience, and salary. Additional, more systematic research is needed to test this hypothesis.
Review Of "The Scholarly Kitchen," By David Crotty, Robert P. Holley
Review Of "The Scholarly Kitchen," By David Crotty, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
No abstract provided.
Op Ed — Random Ramblings — Don’T Forget About Small Libraries, Robert P. Holley
Op Ed — Random Ramblings — Don’T Forget About Small Libraries, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
Bob expands on the fact that small libraries don’t get the respect that they deserve.
Libraries In Moldova: The Road To Renewal In Hard Economic Times, H.G.B. Anghelescu, Eugenia Bejan
Libraries In Moldova: The Road To Renewal In Hard Economic Times, H.G.B. Anghelescu, Eugenia Bejan
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
The transition from a communist to a democratic society has affected the entire social map of Moldova, including the library network. For over two and a half decades, Moldovan libraries have undergone major changes and reforms: from closed- to open-access stacks; from ideological institutions serving political platforms to public squares in support of democracy; from repositories of propaganda books to information centers serving the information needs of the communities they serve. This paper examines the changes in, and challenges faced by, Moldova’s libraries from 1991, the year that marks the country’s independence, to the present. Various projects—government-sponsored or assisted by …
Random Ramblings — Rational Individual Decisions That Lead To Irrational Global Consequences, Robert P. Holley
Random Ramblings — Rational Individual Decisions That Lead To Irrational Global Consequences, Robert P. Holley
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
Bob says that when making rational individual decisions one shouldn’t worry about diffuse global consequences.
Regime Change In Romania: A Quarter-Century Impact On Libraries, H.G.B. Anghelescu, Elena Chiaburu
Regime Change In Romania: A Quarter-Century Impact On Libraries, H.G.B. Anghelescu, Elena Chiaburu
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
This paper takes a fresh look at the transformative events that marked the development of the library scene at the twenty-fifth anniversary of regime change in Romania. It examines their significance for the country’s postcommunist trajectories by linking the past, present, and future of library development. Libraries of all types have been affected in either a positive or negative way during the past twenty-five years. Currently, there is no strategy at the national level to coordinate library development or to establish priorities and directions for growth. Due to significant financial aid from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the public …
Health Disclaimers And Website Credibility Markers: Guidance For Consumer Health Reference In The Affordable Care Act Era, Deborah H. Charbonneau
Health Disclaimers And Website Credibility Markers: Guidance For Consumer Health Reference In The Affordable Care Act Era, Deborah H. Charbonneau
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
This article reports on the current state of health disclaimers, online health resources, and credibility markers provided on public library websites (N = 105) for those seeking health information. In light of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), these findings have implications for consumer health reference services in public libraries. Approximately half of the public library websites in the study sample (n = 52, 49.5%) referred users to the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace website (HealthCare.gov). When referring to online consumer health resources, a small number of public library websites identified the authors of online health content (n = …