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Manifest Greatness Version5 By Marc Guerrero With Tato Malay, Emmanuel Mario B. Santos Aka Marc Guerrero

Emmanuel Mario B Santos aka Marc Guerrero

MANIFEST GREATNESS version5 by Marc Guerrero with Tato Malay

Manifest Greatness Version3 By Marc Guerrero With Jay Fajardo, Emmanuel Mario B. Santos Aka Marc Guerrero

Emmanuel Mario B Santos aka Marc Guerrero

MANIFEST GREATNESS version3 by Marc Guerrero with Jay Fajardo

Manifest Greatness Version2 With Danielle Van Asch-Prevot, Emmanuel Mario B. Santos Aka Marc Guerrero

Emmanuel Mario B Santos aka Marc Guerrero

MANIFEST GREATNESS version2 by Marc Guerrero with Danielle van Asch-Prevot

The Local Is Global: Broker For Human Rights “Florence Kitchelt, Connecticut Peace Activist And Feminist,” 1920-1961, Danelle L. Moon

Danelle L. Moon

In this paper, I will explore the role of local peace activist and feminist, Florence Ledyard Kitchelt (1874-1961) in supporting social justice, equality, and world peace. In 1924 Kitchelt accepted a paid position with the Connecticut League of Nation’s Association (CLNA), and for nearly twenty years she served as secretary and director of the organization. Working through the CLNA she canvassed the state promoting peace education and to building support for the League of Nations and the World Court. In 1925 she traveled to Geneva to study the League of Nations and attended the Assembly. Between the wars she worked …

النتائج المالية لشهادة التسجيل للحصول على الآيزو في الشركات الصناعية المساهمة العامة, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.

Hauntingly Good Reads At The Library, Lizzy A. Walker

Lizzy A. Walker

We all know the library houses a large collection of research materials at our disposal for all of the essays and research projects we are assigned throughout the semester. Did you know that it also has a wide array of items that can make your spine tingle, stir your imagination, and perhaps conjure up memories of Halloweens past? The horror genre has spanned many forms of media.

Learning Resource Centre For The Visually Impaired Students In The Universities To Foster Inclusive Education, Puttaraj Choukimath, Muttayya M. Koganuramath

Puttaraj Choukimath

No abstract provided.

Rough Waters: Navigating Hard Times In The Scholarly Communication Marketplace, Adrian K. Ho

Adrian K. Ho

No abstract.

Wisconsin Libraries Say Cheese! Using Pictures To Tell The Library Story, Peter Gilbert, Martha Gammons, Lia Vellardita, Anne E. Rauh

Anne Rauh

WLA Foundation Campaign Action Committee Member The Campaign for Wisconsin Libraries, a program of the WLA Foundation, wants to show the world the business - and the busy-ness - of libraries. Wisconsin Libraries Say Cheese! will be created on Flickr the week of November 1, and then unveiled to the media November 18. By enlisting the Wisconsin library community to post snapshots online, the Campaign will showcase the rich and varied services offered in libraries of all types across the state. Attend this program and learn how to include your library’s story – in pictures!

Decision Making, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.

Selector As Entrepreneur (Panel Presentation For New Selectors And Selecting In New Subjects: Meeting The Challenges), Linda L. Phillips

Linda L. Phillips

Collection building in the digital age aims to create a collection of "freely accessible, integrated, and comprehensive record of serious scholarship and knowledge." Library collections are broadly defined as all the resources libraries make available to users—items purchased, locally created or reformatted digital materials, subject guides, social networking tools, and content freely accessible in digital collections around the world. New selectors must master several enduring skills related to collection policy, management of print and digital resources, budget management, and liaison with clientele. An entrepreneurial approach to collection building and liaison requires an understanding of the digital library context and diverse …

Collecting For Digital Repositories: New Ways To Disseminate And Share Information, Susanne Clement, Adrian K. Ho, Feng Shan

Adrian K. Ho

No abstract.

The Role Of Genocide In The Development Of Libraries And Librarianship In Rwanda., Musa W. Olaka

Musa Wakhungu Olaka

No abstract provided.

E-Science @ Umass: Anticipating And Supporting E-Science Activities At The University Of Massachusetts, Maxine G. Schmidt, Rebecca Reznik-Zellen

Maxine G Schmidt

In March of 2008 an Ad Hoccommittee of Science Librarians from the University of Massachusetts Five Campus System convened to discuss the challenges of e-science and prepare the Libraries for their role in e-science initiatives. Three primary outcomes intended to support e-science activities emerged from the work of the Ad Hoc committee.

Service Oriented Architecture, William Osei-Poku

William Osei-Poku

No abstract provided.

A Standardized Approach To Assessment: Results From A Pilot Study Of Library Instruction Sessions At San Jose State University, Shannon M. Staley

Shannon M. Staley

Introduction
We explore the use of a psychometric model for locally-relevant, information literacy assessment, using an online tool for standardised assessment of student learning during discipline-based library instruction sessions.

Method
A quantitative approach to data collection and analysis was used, employing standardised multiple-choice survey questions followed by individual, cognitive interviews with undergraduate students. The assessment tool was administered to five general education psychology classes during library instruction sessions.

Analysis
Descriptive statistics were generated by the assessment tool. Results. The assessment tool proved a feasible means of measuring student learning. While student scores improved on every survey question, there was uneven …

Transformation, William Osei-Poku

William Osei-Poku

No abstract provided.

Future Of The Public Library, An Ipl Survey, James Gross

James Gross

Drexel University, Info 650. Review of select literature on electronic library services, select demographic data regarding digital library access and resources. Examine the trends in the use of digital public library resources and seek to identify the trends for future library resource needs. IPL survey on the Cherry Hill Public Library discussed.

Development Of An Information Storage And Retrieval System At A University Library: A Case Study., Nazir Ahmad Bhat

Nazir Ahmad Bhat

No abstract provided.

Special Formats, Innovative Preservation Storage Solutions, Peter D. Verheyen

Peter D Verheyen

The presentation dealt with the tube storage system developed for architectural and other over-sized drawings at Syracuse University Library.

Scholarly Communication Presentation For Lis9630, Adrian K. Ho

Adrian K. Ho

No abstract provided.

The Cost Of Convenience: Web 2.0 User Licensing Agreements And Intellectual Property, Rebecca S. Graves, Amy E. Blevins, Jason R. Cottle

Amy E. Blevins

No abstract provided.

Institutional Report: The Historical Society Of Pennsylvania, James Gross

James Gross

Drexel University, Info 560.

Library Observation: On-Site Interview And Analysis Of The Cherry Hill Public Library And The Drexel University Hagerty Library, James Gross

James Gross

Drexel University, Info650, Professor Galbraith.

The Preserving Of Gifts And Donors, Peter D. Verheyen

Peter D Verheyen

The workshop dealt with accepting gifts to collections and the impact of the implications of preservation and conservation concerns with those items.

Open Library, William Osei-Poku

William Osei-Poku

No abstract provided.

Mind Map, William Osei-Poku

William Osei-Poku

No abstract provided.

Encoded Archival Description, William Osei-Poku

William Osei-Poku

No abstract provided.

Extending Liaison Collaboration: Partnering With Faculty In Support Of A Student Learning Community, Onda Bennett, Karen Gilbert

Karen Gilbert

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to describe the successful collaboration between faculty in Eastern Kentucky University Libraries and the University's Occupational Therapy Department in supporting a graduate student learning community, and the benefits of stepping outside of typical liaison activities to play an active role in this new educational paradigm.

Design/methodology/approach – In 2006, graduate students and faculty in Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University, with a librarian and with the support of a national professional organization, facilitated the completion of a graduate thesis through the use of a topic-based learning community. This team completed an in-depth, …

Making The Most Of Citation Managers: Which One Should I Use? Which One Should My Students Use?, Emily Wixson, Pamela O’Donnell, Anne E. Rauh

Anne Rauh

Are your faculty members overwhelmed with information in this digital age? Are they tired of receiving incomprehensible bibliographies from students? This poster will explore the variety of citation management software supported by the UW-Madison Libraries and demonstrate how this software can improve both faculty and student research. The poster provides overviews of EndNote, EndNote Web, RefWorks and Zotero combined with an assessment tool for instructors. The assessment tool is designed to guide instructors through the process of determining which software best meets her/his needs and those of students in the context of the course assignments.