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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Cleaning Up Dirty Politics: A Social Marketing Perspective On New Jersey's Clean Elections Program, Amy H. Handlin
Cleaning Up Dirty Politics: A Social Marketing Perspective On New Jersey's Clean Elections Program, Amy H. Handlin
Atlantic Marketing Journal
This paper reviews the outcome of a state electoral reform initiative in terms of the four-stage behavior change process used by social marketers to gauge the effectiveness of their techniques. While the Clean Elections initiative was moderately successful in its Action and Contemplation stages, the author argues that realization of its full potential could be significantly hastened by utilizing the social marketing tools of segmentation, communications research and pretesting.
Graph Matching Based Decision Support Tools For Mitigating Spread Of Infectious Diseases Like H1n1, Jomon Aliyas Paul, Kedar Sambhoos
Graph Matching Based Decision Support Tools For Mitigating Spread Of Infectious Diseases Like H1n1, Jomon Aliyas Paul, Kedar Sambhoos
Faculty and Research Publications
Diseases like H1N1 can be prevented from becoming a wide spread epidemic through timely detection and containment measures. Similarity of H1N1 symptoms to any common flu and its alarming rate of spread through animals and humans complicate the deployment of such strategies. We use dynamic implementation of graph matching methods to overcome these challenges. Specifically, we formulate a mixed integer programming model (MIP) that analyzes patient symptom data available at hospitals to generate patient graph match scores. Successful matches are then used to update counters that generate alerts to the Public Health Department when the counters surpass the threshold values. …
Year Of Ghana 2012-13 Reading List, Dewi J. Wilson
Year Of Ghana 2012-13 Reading List, Dewi J. Wilson
Research Guides & Subject Bibliographies
Reading list for Kennesaw State's "Year of Ghana" Celebration.
From The President, Elizabeth Leslie Bagley
From The President, Elizabeth Leslie Bagley
Georgia Library Quarterly
Editorial from the Georgia Library Association President.
Armor All: The Self-Conception Of Private Security Contractors, Volker C. Franke
Armor All: The Self-Conception Of Private Security Contractors, Volker C. Franke
Faculty and Research Publications
Whereas the values, attitudes and motivations of soldiers serving in their countries’ armed forces have been widely studied, to date we know very little about the motivations and self-conception of individuals working for the private security industry. Using data obtained through an online survey, this article explores the values, attitudes and identity of more than 200 private security contractors with law enforcement backgrounds and operational experience with a security firm in Iraq. Contrary to media dominating images of ruthless, money-grabbing mercenaries, respondents in this sample adhered to attitudes and values very similar to those of professional soldiers serving in Western …
Basketball Market Efficiency And The Big Dog Bias, Ladd Kochman, Randy Goodwin
Basketball Market Efficiency And The Big Dog Bias, Ladd Kochman, Randy Goodwin
Faculty and Research Publications
A betting rule is devised to profit from an alleged unwillingness of strong favorites in the National Basketball Association to cover large point spreads. Imaginary wagers placed on NBA underdogs awarded 10+ points by Las Vegas oddsmakers produced a significantly nonrandom wins-to-bets ratio of 53.4 percent during the five consecutive seasons ending in 2007. The failure to generate a W/B ratio of at least 55.4 percent over the 758 games meeting our point spread constraint precludes any claim of profitability.
Read Fest: Academic Library Programming For Pre-Kindergarten Students, Laura Wright, Michael Holt
Read Fest: Academic Library Programming For Pre-Kindergarten Students, Laura Wright, Michael Holt
The Southeastern Librarian
Three factors influence an academic library’s decision to interact with the community; a need expressed from the community, the mission of the library, and a response to a specific problem (Schneider 2003). Odum Library at Valdosta State University (VSU) developed Read Fest in response to a perceived need in the community and in support of the library’s mission. Historically, South Georgia has had a high illiteracy rate; according to the National Center for Education Statistics most recent (2003) estimates, an average 22% of residents in Lowndes County and its neighbors lack basic literacy skills. Read Fest is an opportunity for …
Ipad Innovations In Public Services: A Survey Of The Use Of Mobile Devices In Aserl Reference Departments, Rachel Renick, Brett Spencer
Ipad Innovations In Public Services: A Survey Of The Use Of Mobile Devices In Aserl Reference Departments, Rachel Renick, Brett Spencer
The Southeastern Librarian
The availability of iPads and other mobile devices has provided new opportunities for communication, creativity, gaming, shopping, customer service, and more. With mobile devices surging in popularity among patrons, library innovators have started experimenting with these technologies in their services. Given the recent debut of these devices, the professional literature offers only a few studies about academic libraries that have harnessed mobile devices for reference, instruction, and outreach. In helping to expand this research, this paper presents the results of a survey of Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) reference departments about their use of mobile devices.
E-Books And The Use Of E-Book Readers In Academic Libraries: Results Of An Online Survey, Judith Brook, Anne A. Salter
E-Books And The Use Of E-Book Readers In Academic Libraries: Results Of An Online Survey, Judith Brook, Anne A. Salter
Georgia Library Quarterly
To ascertain the use of e-books and e-book readers in academic libraries, a study was conducted by Judith Brook of Mercer University and Anne A. Salter of Oglethorpe University. The study was conducted during the period March through May of 2010. The target audience for the web based Survey Monkey study consisted of library professionals, rare book and history of the book academics, library staff and students. Participants were contacted through eight listservs. This survey was unique because of its focus on a wider variety of library related professionals and on policies that govern the use of e-books and e-book …
Teaching Information Literacy: A Review Of 100 Syllabi, Rachael E. Elrod, Elise D. Wallace, Cecelia B. Sirigos
Teaching Information Literacy: A Review Of 100 Syllabi, Rachael E. Elrod, Elise D. Wallace, Cecelia B. Sirigos
The Southeastern Librarian
This study presents an analysis of 100 syllabi of creditbearing information literacy (IL) courses from colleges and universities across the United States. The objective was to determine how IL courses were being presented and taught in academic settings; how many credits were offered; the duration of the course; platform used to teach - face to face, online, or other methods; how students were graded; what types of assignments were used, and what topics were being taught and how. The authors hypothesized that over the course of six years since the original study, syllabi would show significant changes as technology has …
You Belong @ Your Library Photo Contest Announced, Christina Teasley
You Belong @ Your Library Photo Contest Announced, Christina Teasley
Georgia Library Quarterly
The Georgia Library Quarterly is now accepting photographs for a contest that runs through November 30. The theme of the contest is "You Belong @ Your Library".
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Louann Blocker
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Louann Blocker
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Jill Prouty
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Jill Prouty
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
A Reflection On The Galileo Knowledge Repository (Gkr) Virtual Internship, Changwoo Yang
A Reflection On The Galileo Knowledge Repository (Gkr) Virtual Internship, Changwoo Yang
Georgia Library Quarterly
The Galileo Knowledge Repository (GKR) internship is designed to provide service to GKR sites needing assistance and to give students hands-on experience using a modified version of Dublin Core in a digital repository environment. The student interns work virtually from any remote location that has internet access. Selected student interns are assigned to the GKR partner institutes and work as content submitters. Interns are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of work during the summer semester to earn three credit hours (MLIS 7960 Supervised Fieldwork) in the Master of Library and Information Science Program at Valdosta State University. …
News - Technical College System Of Georgia, Christina Teasley
News - Technical College System Of Georgia, Christina Teasley
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
The Southeastern Librarian V. 60, No. 3 (Fall 2012) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian V. 60, No. 3 (Fall 2012) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian
Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 60, No. 3 (Fall 2012).
From The Editor, Perry Bratcher
From The Editor, Perry Bratcher
The Southeastern Librarian
Column from Perry Bratcher, editor of The Southeastern Librarian.
Wikis: The Perfect Platform For Library Policies And Procedures, Melanie J. Dunn
Wikis: The Perfect Platform For Library Policies And Procedures, Melanie J. Dunn
The Southeastern Librarian
The term wiki, derived from the Hawaiian adjective “wiki wiki” meaning quick or fast, was coined by Ward Cunningham who created the original WikiWikiWeb for the Portland Pattern Repository (Leuf, 2001, 15). Touted by Cunningham as “the simplest online database that could possibly work” (Cunningham, 2002, June 27) “ wiki” is alternately used to refer to both a wiki website and the software used to create and maintain it and was designed to allow multiple users to collaborate in its development (Klobas 2006, 3). Wikipedia is perhaps one of the best examples, as well as the most recognized, of wikis. …
Manly Mechanicals On The Early Modern English Stage, Keith M. Botelho
Manly Mechanicals On The Early Modern English Stage, Keith M. Botelho
Faculty and Research Publications
A review of the book "Manly Mechanicals on the Early Modern English Stage," by Ronda Arab is presented.
The Southeastern Librarian V. 60, No. 2 (Summer 2012) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian V. 60, No. 2 (Summer 2012) Complete Issue
The Southeastern Librarian
Complete issue of The Southeastern Librarian, volume 60, No. 2 (Summer 2012).
From The President, Elizabeth Leslie Bagley
From The President, Elizabeth Leslie Bagley
Georgia Library Quarterly
GLA President's third column of 2012 with association news.
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Teresa Nesbitt
My Own Private Library: A Peek Inside The Personal Library Of A Librarian, Teresa Nesbitt
Georgia Library Quarterly
No abstract provided.
News - Ogeechee Tech Library Makes The Move To Oclc’S Worldshare Management Services, Christina Teasley
News - Ogeechee Tech Library Makes The Move To Oclc’S Worldshare Management Services, Christina Teasley
Georgia Library Quarterly
In 2011, the Ogeechee Technical College Library became the first technical college library in the country to convert to OCLC's World Share Management Services to streamline acqusitions, cataloging, and interlibrary loan, while increasing user discovery, access, and use of the library's print and online resources.
Gla News - Officer Candidates For 2013 And Gla Award Winners
Gla News - Officer Candidates For 2013 And Gla Award Winners
Georgia Library Quarterly
Biographies and photos of the candidates running for 2013 GLA offices.
Sela News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent activities from the Southeastern Library Association. Highlights include: information on Joint Conference of SELA and the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (GaCOMO); information on the Southeastern Library Association’s Southern Books Competition; and other news.
People News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent professional developments from SELA members.
State News
The Southeastern Librarian
Recent developments from SELA member institutions.
Racial Disparities In Sentencing In The U.S. And Georgia, Kamal Rattray, Nicole Lee
Racial Disparities In Sentencing In The U.S. And Georgia, Kamal Rattray, Nicole Lee
Georgia Journal of Public Policy
Incarceration represents the ultimate use of coercive power, and in the state of Georgia, that power is being disproportionately levied upon people of color, particularly African Americans.1 According to 2011 statistics from the Georgia Department of Corrections, the total prison population statewide was approximately 53,341 inmates. The majority of that number were Blacks (33,069 inmates), followed by Whites (17,752 inmates), Hispanics (2,306 inmates) and other ethnic groups.
Off Premises Sunday Sales In Georgia Localities: Will It Affect Traffic Accidents?, Forrest Rose, Nathan Dunkel
Off Premises Sunday Sales In Georgia Localities: Will It Affect Traffic Accidents?, Forrest Rose, Nathan Dunkel
Georgia Journal of Public Policy
Discussions about public policy relating to alcohol cause a polarizing reaction to many people in this country, particularly in the South. The state of Georgia, for example, has a long history of policies regulating alcohol which reflects its membership as part of the “Bible Belt” where Sunday is regarded as a holy day and therefore alcohol cannot and should not be purchased on this day. Given that the impetus of alcohol control policy has generally widened the availability of alcohol since the Prohibition, the moral concerns of voters regarding alcohol regulation have been superseded in the public debate with safety …
Changing Faces, Changing Voices: Hispanics And Georgia’S Spanish-Language Media Environment, D. Xavier Medina Vidal
Changing Faces, Changing Voices: Hispanics And Georgia’S Spanish-Language Media Environment, D. Xavier Medina Vidal
Georgia Journal of Public Policy
Nathan Deal’s successful 2010 campaign to become Georgia’s 82nd governor included a promise to enact an Arizona-style immigration enforcement law in Georgia, a promise he kept when he signed HB 87 into law in May 2011. To be sure, the high saliency of immigration law enforcement and policy reform in Georgia has much to do with rapid growth of the state’s Hispanic population in recent years.