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Rediscovering Academic Libraries For Degree-Seeking Older Students, Marilia Antunez, Mary Aagard Dec 2014

Rediscovering Academic Libraries For Degree-Seeking Older Students, Marilia Antunez, Mary Aagard

Marilia Y. Antunez, MLS, MA

Increasingly higher numbers of older adults are returning to college campuses to earn degrees. Despite the recent economic recession and cuts to some state tuition waiver programs for older adults, many older students continue to pursue academic degrees on college campuses. Overwhelmingly, the literature that focuses on lifelong learning by older students has not incorporated degree-seeking students in their studies. This exploratory study is also driven by the role of libraries in serving this diverse student population. While the growing non-traditional student population brings many benefits to the life of college campuses, many of these students also face challenges in …


Building Library Relationships In Ontulili: Towards An Effort To Establish A Community Library, Shannon Johnson, Florence Mugambi Oct 2014

Building Library Relationships In Ontulili: Towards An Effort To Establish A Community Library, Shannon Johnson, Florence Mugambi

Florence N. Mugambi

The Ontulili Literacy Project is an innovative literacy initiative whose mission is to establish a community library, an environment that will foster multiple literacies, academic success,and community development in the Ontulili region, situated in Eastern Kenya. This poster will explain how and why the project got started, ongoing efforts, and future plans.


Understanding The Rise Of Violent And Non-Violent Crime In Kenyan Urban Neighborhoods, Florence Mugambi, Jospeter Mbuba Oct 2014

Understanding The Rise Of Violent And Non-Violent Crime In Kenyan Urban Neighborhoods, Florence Mugambi, Jospeter Mbuba

Florence N. Mugambi

No abstract provided.


Electronic Health Records: Bridging The Gap In Nursing Education, Tammy Toscos, Carol Sternberger, Linda Meyer Jul 2014

Electronic Health Records: Bridging The Gap In Nursing Education, Tammy Toscos, Carol Sternberger, Linda Meyer

Carol S Sternberger

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of A Learning Environment Using An Electronic Health Record (Ehr) On Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Behavioral Intention (Bi) To Use An Ehr., Carol Sternberger, Judith Warren, Shawn Foley Jul 2014

The Effect Of A Learning Environment Using An Electronic Health Record (Ehr) On Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Behavioral Intention (Bi) To Use An Ehr., Carol Sternberger, Judith Warren, Shawn Foley

Carol S Sternberger

No abstract provided.


Opportunity To Read, Opportunity To Succeed: Building A Village Library In Kenya, Florence Mugambi Jun 2014

Opportunity To Read, Opportunity To Succeed: Building A Village Library In Kenya, Florence Mugambi

Florence N. Mugambi

No abstract provided.


Real Research: How To Use Ebsco & Osearch Databases, Lynne Funtik, Rory Patterson May 2014

Real Research: How To Use Ebsco & Osearch Databases, Lynne Funtik, Rory Patterson

Rory Patterson

No abstract provided.


Get A C.L.U.E. About Library Orientation, Lynne Funtik, Tonya Fawcett, Rory Patterson May 2014

Get A C.L.U.E. About Library Orientation, Lynne Funtik, Tonya Fawcett, Rory Patterson

Rory Patterson

No abstract provided.


Mla Format And Documentation, Lynne Funtik, Rory Patterson May 2014

Mla Format And Documentation, Lynne Funtik, Rory Patterson

Rory Patterson

No abstract provided.


Session 02 - Uncommon Learning: Engaging Students In The Learning Commons, Gayle Schaub, Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra Feb 2014

Session 02 - Uncommon Learning: Engaging Students In The Learning Commons, Gayle Schaub, Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

Lindy Scripps-Hoekstra

No abstract provided.