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Puntos De Acceso Públicos A La Información En América Latina, Susana Finquelievich, Adrian Rozengardt Dec 2010

Puntos De Acceso Públicos A La Información En América Latina, Susana Finquelievich, Adrian Rozengardt

Susana Finquelievich

Tenemos el agrado de presentar la segunda entrega de la Serie Sulá Batsú. Esta serie de publicaciones tiene como objetivo presentar los resultados de las investigaciones y actividades realizadas por nuestros equipos de investigación. Sulá Batsú es un emprendimiento colectivo de profesionales de diversas ramas, quienes de forma colectiva conducimos procesos de investigación, desarrollo de metodologías, desarrollo de capacidades, acompañamiento, facilitación y evaluación en empresas, redes, movimientos, organizaciones y otras expresiones de la economía social en Centroamérica. Nuestra empresa social está interesada en impulsar el uso social de las tecnologías de información y comunicación (TIC) por encima de su uso …


Faculty Success: Developing A Research And Publication Agenda, Kathleen P. King Sep 2010

Faculty Success: Developing A Research And Publication Agenda, Kathleen P. King

Kathleen P King

Anyone associated with higher education will acknowledge that tenure track faculty have to perform a fantastic balancing act. Compared to an administrative or line role in an organization, higher education faculty have tremendous autonomy and freedom. However, they face competing demands of many different (and good) opportunities, and for them the stakes are always high. Help is here! This article introduces a powerful strategy for staying on track in the research strand of this competitive journey.


Culturally Relevant Information Literacy, Rob Morrison Jun 2010

Culturally Relevant Information Literacy, Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

This paper is a qualitative case study of the role of culture in the information-seeking process. This study revealed that culture does impact how we locate, evaluate and value information and thus specific kinds of knowledge. Librarians and educators must deeply engage in discussions on literacy and how information is tied to knowledge that does not limit learners to the Western worldview. Information Literacy will always be an abstract term until integrated into knowledge production.


Culturally Relevant Information Literacy, Rob Morrison Jun 2010

Culturally Relevant Information Literacy, Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

This paper is a qualitative case study of the role of culture in the information-seeking process. This study revealed that culture does affect how we locate, evaluate and value information and thus specific kinds of knowledge. Librarians and educators must engage in discussions on “Critical Information Literacy” where information is tied to knowledge creation that does not limit learners to a specific cultural worldview. Information and information-seeking processes cannot be separated from knowledge production


Librarianship In The 21st Century: Lessons In Leadership, Rob Morrison, Jack Fritts Mar 2010

Librarianship In The 21st Century: Lessons In Leadership, Rob Morrison, Jack Fritts

Rob Morrison

Many of the challenges librarians face in the 21st century have existed for years and reflect the nature of higher education and society in the United States. One issue the presenters have observed is that librarians, like many educators, react to rapidly changing systems, pressures, economics, and technologies by “balancing” workloads and budgets and not by deeply reflecting on how to change strategies in order to integrate themselves more fully into academic curricula, prove the library’s value to administrators, and develop meaningful services and resources. In order to thrive and survive, librarians must be proactive at their institutions in areas …


Designing Successful Online Courses - Part 2, Kathleen P. King Feb 2010

Designing Successful Online Courses - Part 2, Kathleen P. King

Kathleen P King

Once again, our major goal is to provide faculty with consistent guidance through the many instructional decisions and design steps they need to pursue in this process. This process is a fantastic opportunity to craft a virtual learning space in which people can engaging in learning beyond the constraints of time and space.


Five Strategies For Successful Writing Of Reports And Essays, Kathleen P. King Feb 2010

Five Strategies For Successful Writing Of Reports And Essays, Kathleen P. King

Kathleen P King

Many people cannot get started with their literary projects because they do not know where to start. In this brief article, I share insight from years of teaching students and professionals of all ages how to prepare professional work.


Libr 200 Fall 2010 Online, Rob Morrison Jan 2010

Libr 200 Fall 2010 Online, Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

No abstract provided.


Libr 200 Fall 2010 Face-Face, Rob Morrison Jan 2010

Libr 200 Fall 2010 Face-Face, Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

No abstract provided.


Libr 200 Summer 2010, Rob Morrison Jan 2010

Libr 200 Summer 2010, Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

No abstract provided.


Libr 200 Winter 2010, Rob Morrison Jan 2010

Libr 200 Winter 2010, Rob Morrison

Rob Morrison

No abstract provided.


Revelations Of Adaptive Technology Hiding In Your Operating System, Kathleen P. King Jan 2010

Revelations Of Adaptive Technology Hiding In Your Operating System, Kathleen P. King

Kathleen P King

Pre-publication version of a chapter about the assistive technology tools and resources available for free in Windows OS and Mac OS. Introducing higher education faculty to free resources, features and programs which they can recommend to their students or perhaps use for themselves (for instance for fading eyesight or hearing). In addition, the chapter briefly shares strategies and examples of how they might be used. The book will have an entire chapter dedicated to assistive technology as well. This is a popularized assistive technology chapter for generalist, NON special education, faculty to become acquainted with readily available and free resources. …