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Volume 9, Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2020, Stacy Creel, Ph.D., Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D.
Volume 9, Issue 1, Spring/Summer 2020, Stacy Creel, Ph.D., Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D.
SLIS Connecting
SLIS Connecting refereed open-access e-journal, Volume 9, Issue 1 (Spring/Summer 2020)
Public Health At The Public Library: Preventive Health Programs Implemented In Large Public Libraries, Uday Aj Patil
Public Health At The Public Library: Preventive Health Programs Implemented In Large Public Libraries, Uday Aj Patil
SLIS Connecting
Amid the opioid epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic, the public sector is consumed with health promotion and disease prevention. Preventive programs serve a significant purpose in ensuring population health and reducing burden on the healthcare system (Cohen et al., 2008; Neumann & Cohen, 2009). People are increasingly turning to educational resources outside of the traditional healthcare sector to ward off diseases or alleviate pre-existing conditions (Eakin et al., 1980; Eng et al., 1998). Public library systems often carry such resources, in print and multimedia form, at no cost. Some libraries are providing health programming to supplement, contextualize, or incentivize the use …
The Medical Library Association’S Role In Disseminating Information Related To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Michele Buscher
The Medical Library Association’S Role In Disseminating Information Related To The Covid-19 Pandemic, Michele Buscher
SLIS Connecting
The Medical Library Association (MLA) has been part of the library and information science field since 1898 (The Medical Library Association, 2020). According to the website, the mission of the organization is to promote library and information science knowledge and make it available and accessible to medical information specialists and the general public. This content analysis examines the Medical Library Association’s (MLA) role in the 2019/2020 COVID-19 public health crisis, specifically the ways in which the MLA has provided resources about the pandemic to libraries and librarians as well as the public.
An Analysis Of Library Closures And Covid-19: Are U.S. Libraries Closing Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic?, Garrett W. Jennings, Msls
An Analysis Of Library Closures And Covid-19: Are U.S. Libraries Closing Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic?, Garrett W. Jennings, Msls
SLIS Connecting
As of March 20, 2020, there have been 15,219 reported cases of COVID-19 in the United States of America (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020b; Pan American Health Organization [PAHO], 2020). There are 16,568 public library buildings in the United States (American Library Association, 2019). Since they are community centers and publicly owned institutions, libraries are charged with ensuring that their patrons are taken care of and that they are serving their communities to the best of their ability.
The purpose of this study is to examine the rate of COVID-19 infections reported to the CDC in the …
Student Associations: News And Events, The University Of Southern Mississippi
Student Associations: News And Events, The University Of Southern Mississippi
SLIS Connecting
News and events from SLIS student groups: Library and Information Science Students Association (LISSA) and Southern Miss Student Archivists (SMSA).
From The Gas: Congratulations, Publications, Presentations, The University Of Southern Mississippi
From The Gas: Congratulations, Publications, Presentations, The University Of Southern Mississippi
SLIS Connecting
News and congratulations from SLIS Graduate Assistants for student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, publications, and presentations.
Spotlights: Faculty, Alumna, And Courses, Stacy Creel, Ph.D.
Spotlights: Faculty, Alumna, And Courses, Stacy Creel, Ph.D.
SLIS Connecting
Spotlighting SLIS Faculty Dr. Jeff Hirschy, SLIS alum Michelle Finley, and asynchronous elective courses LIS 492 (H002)/LIS 692: Library Marketing & PR and LIS 691: LIS Research - Genealogy Research.
Slis Director's Report, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
Slis Director's Report, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
SLIS Connecting
News and updates from Southern Miss School of Library and Information Science Director, Dr. Teresa Welsh.
Volume 8, Issue 2, Fall/Winter 2019-20, Stacy Creel, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
Volume 8, Issue 2, Fall/Winter 2019-20, Stacy Creel, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
SLIS Connecting
SLIS Connecting refereed open-access e-journal, Volume 8, Issue 2 (Fall/Winter 2019-20)
An Examination Of The Tale The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse In The Usm De Grummond Children's Literature Collection, Tiffany Markulike
An Examination Of The Tale The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse In The Usm De Grummond Children's Literature Collection, Tiffany Markulike
SLIS Connecting
The purpose of this study is to examine the different versions of the classic folk tale Town Mouse, Country Mouse contained within the USM de Grummond Chldren's Literature Collection, including scholarly analysis, authorship, and changes over time in the details of the story.
School Libraries Get "Graphic": An Analysis Of Graphic Novels In The School Library Collection, Rebecca Lacoste
School Libraries Get "Graphic": An Analysis Of Graphic Novels In The School Library Collection, Rebecca Lacoste
SLIS Connecting
Graphic novels have been recognized by many professionals, researchers, and educators as a major factor in increasing student engagement. The purpose of this research is to analyze a middle school library's statistical data before and after the addition of graphic novels into the library collection. The study also analyzes the growth of scholarly literature related to graphic novels and school libraries. The compilation of this research should provide insight to school librarians, teachers, administrators, and researchers on the value and successes associated with the inclusion of graphic novels in the school library collection.
Bibliometric Analysis Of Biotechnology Research In Nigeria, Oladimeji Oladosu, Oladimeji Abimbola, Odejobi Bolaji
Bibliometric Analysis Of Biotechnology Research In Nigeria, Oladimeji Oladosu, Oladimeji Abimbola, Odejobi Bolaji
SLIS Connecting
The aim of this paper is to quantitatively analyze the volume and publication pattern of research in the field of biotechnology in Nigeria. A bibliometric analysis was carried out on documents related to biotechnology research in Nigeria published from 1988 – 2018 and indexed in SCOPUS database. The analysis results reveal an increase in biotechnology research in Nigeria since 1988, and the University of Ibadan is the most productive institution in terms of publications. The trend of biotechnology research in Nigeria portends growth in the future.
Lissa Newsletter, The University Of Southern Mississippi
Lissa Newsletter, The University Of Southern Mississippi
SLIS Connecting
News and events from SLIS student groups: Library and Information Science Students Association (LISSA),
From The Gas: Congratulations, Publications, Presentations, The University Of Southern Mississippi
From The Gas: Congratulations, Publications, Presentations, The University Of Southern Mississippi
SLIS Connecting
News and congratulations from SLIS Graduate Assistants for student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, publications, and presentations.
Spotlights: Faculty, Alumna, And Courses, Stacy Creel
Spotlights: Faculty, Alumna, And Courses, Stacy Creel
SLIS Connecting
Spotlighting SLIS Adjunct Faculty Stephen Parks, JD; SLIS alum Dr. Tekla Ali Johnson; and three technical elective courses: LIS 416/516: Technology in School Libraries, LIS 457/557: Information Technology and Libraries; and LIS 458/558: Web Design and Evaluation.
Slis Director's Report, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
Slis Director's Report, Teresa S. Welsh Ph.D., Mlis
SLIS Connecting
News and updates from Southern Miss School of Library and Information Science Director, Dr. Teresa Welsh.