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Applying Spatial Literacy To Transform Library Space: A Selected Literature Review, Juliet M. Gray, Melissa Burel, Marlee Graser, Karen Gallacci
Applying Spatial Literacy To Transform Library Space: A Selected Literature Review, Juliet M. Gray, Melissa Burel, Marlee Graser, Karen Gallacci
SIUE Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to review a selection of articles and books that highlight aspects of spatial theory and literacy from various disciplinary perspectives, along with a review of library space studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This study reviews library literature that uses spatial literacy and its related tools. The authors searched in two databases: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts, and SCOPUS. The paper records were analyzed to find primary research studies, published between 2010 and 2017, which study patron use of library space using various single and hybrid methodologies.
Findings
The findings of the literature reveal that of …
"Revisiting Progressive Era Lessons For Understanding Today", Andrew Theising
"Revisiting Progressive Era Lessons For Understanding Today", Andrew Theising
SIUE Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
This essay reviews four books on the Progressive Era, and draws lessons from those books to help explain contemporary political events. It explores topics such as proportional representation, efficiency of service delivery, business-driven reforms, and voter heterogeneity. All of these books provide a meaningful understanding of cities in the Progressive Era (1890s-1920s) and beyond. However, the issues and lessons from a century ago still challenge us today, so we may be in a new “Gilded Age” and headed toward yet another era of progressivism.
A Model Of Transcorporeal Communication: Communication Toward/With/To The Deceased, Jocelyn M. Degroot
A Model Of Transcorporeal Communication: Communication Toward/With/To The Deceased, Jocelyn M. Degroot
SIUE Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Research indicates that people maintain a connection with deceased loved ones, which can be healthy for the bereaved individuals. To maintain these bonds, people readily admit to communicating with the deceased. Although communication with the deceased shares similarities with traditional models of interpersonal communication, it is distinctly different. Interviews with 20 individuals revealed support for a model of Transcorporeal Communication (TcC), communication to people who do not maintain a physical presence. This communication includes the components of sender, inner-representation of the deceased as receiver, message, feedback based on what the sender believes the deceased would say, and a metaphysical element. …
St. Louis Currents: The Fifth Edition, Andrew Theising, E. Terrence Jones Ph.D.
St. Louis Currents: The Fifth Edition, Andrew Theising, E. Terrence Jones Ph.D.
SIUE Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
Includes a history of African American entertainment in St. Louis Metro East and a history of Homer G. Phillips Hospital, among the current socio-economic issues facing St. Louis metropolitan area, Missouri and Illinois.