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Library Guide: National Library Week: April 8-12, 2024, Roger Williams University School Of Law Library

Law Library Guide

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Law Library Blog (April 2024): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Spring 2024 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Spring 2024.

Law Library Blog (January 2024): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Law Library Blog (December 2023): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Law Library Blog (November 2023): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Fall 2023 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Fall 2023.

Law Library Blog (October 2023): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Roger Williams University School Of Law Library Researchfest 8-30-2023, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events

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Law Library Blog (August 2023): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Identifying The Relationship Between Students Computer Hardware Skills In The Use Of Electronic Information Resources In University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Atanda S. Sambo, Pearl. C Akanwa. Precious, Saheed Adesina Olawepo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study determined relationship between students’ computer hardware skills in the use of electronic information resources in University libraries in South-West, Nigeria. This study adopted correlation research design involving simple and multiple linear methods. The population of this study is 85,526. The sample for the study was 398. Proportionate sampling techniques were used to draw the sample. The findings revealed that there is a moderate positive and significant relationship between the students’ computer hardware skills and their use of EIR in university libraries. Also, there is a moderate positive and significant relationship between the students’ computer software skills and their …

Spring 2023 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Spring 2023.

Information Professionals' Hiring And Retention: Pakistani Librarians' Perspectives, Mirza Muhammad Akbar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this research was to shed light on the problems faced by IPs working in Pakistani academic libraries. It lays out the challenges that academic libraries confront when trying to hire qualified IPs and suggests solutions for doing so in today's fast-paced academic setting. It also includes a list of desirable qualities that universities and colleges seek when employing IPs.

We conducted semi-structured interviews with ten hiring-process-involved libraries in charge at five public and private universities. Based on the results, it seems that in the present and future, interpersonal skills are the most sought after quality in IP …

Rodgers Aughenbaugh Ala 2023 Poster, Nia Rodgers, John Aughenbaugh

VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

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Rodgers Aughenbaugh Ala 2023 Handout, Nia Rodgers, John Aughenbaugh

VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

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School Library Advocacy: Enhancing Opportunities For All Learners, Elizabeth A. Burns

STEMPS Faculty Publications

There is a lack of consistency in how school librarians understand and engage in advocacy for their programs and the profession (Burns, 2015; Lance & Kachel, 2018). It is important that school librarians demonstrate the positive impact they contribute to improving instruction for student learners and advancing access so that all learners have equal opportunities. The school library and school librarian should be available to each student (Kachel, 2021). The School Library Manifesto (2021) includes language to support a strong school library with a qualified school librarian. Advocacy goals can be highlighted throughout this critical set of school library guidelines. …

Users Satisfaction With Services, Resources, And Facilities In Nigeria Maritime University Library Okerenkoko, Delta State, Aroghene Eghwubare Mr., Confidence Reghagwa Idjai Mr, Oghenetega Gracious Agbori Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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The aim of the study was to examine users’ satisfaction with services, resources, and facilities in Nigeria Maritime University Library Okerenkoko, Delta State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design because of its potency in examining respondents via data collection and analysis to arrive at a conclusion. The total enumeration sampling technique was adopted for the study because of the manageable size of the population. The instrument used for eliciting data from the respondents was a structured questionnaire with the aid of two research assistants. The researcher distributed 215 copies of the questionnaire to the respondents and only 206 …

Law Library Blog (December 2022): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Security Of Information Resources In Academic Libraries In Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was on the security of information resources in academic libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria. Academic libraries in Kwara State include both private and public institutions. The libraries were predominantly selected for academic purposes, such as Kwara State University, University of Ilorin, Al-Hikmah University, and Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin. Four research questions and four corresponding objectives of the study were framed. The case study design was approved for research. Targeted sampling was used to select 25 respondents from a pool of 115 professionals in all four academic libraries in Kwara State. Semi-structured interview guides were used to collect data …

Fall 2022 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Fall 2022.

Law Library Blog (August 2022): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Security Problems Of Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Angelyna Mindapa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Librarians across Nigeria are gradually more concerned with the safety and physical integrity of important intellectual property or properties. Security and prevention of crimes in libraries more specifically academic libraries are necessary library duties for librarians to accomplish. Due to security breaches in university libraries, users at times are not able to get the information resources needed and this makes the library ineffective in satisfying users’ information needs. The security of collections in a library embraces a large number of responsibilities. The cost of acquiring processing, and maintaining collections are soaring. If information materials are stolen or damaged or …

Implementation Of Virtual Library In Nigeria: Issues And Way Forward, Daniel Samuel Ayele Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The need for easy, seamless and always-available access to useful, relevant and up-to-date sources of information in recent time cannot be overstretched. It is in recognition of this and in line with the goal of ensuring the penetration of information technology (IT) and the empowerment of citizens with the latest developments in technology that National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in 2013, rolled out the initiative of establishing Virtual Libraries as Information Resource Tools in schools, universities and communities in Nigeria to enable quick, remote and easy access to useful, relevant information. The Virtual Library provides access to tools such …

Students’ Perspective On Effectiveness Of Electronic Resources And Conventional Textbook Materials In Promoting Learning In Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (Imap), Lafia., Daniel Samuel Ayele (Cln)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A survey was conducted to investigate the viewpoint of IMAP students on effectiveness of electronic learning resources and conventional textbook materials in promoting learning. The population of the study was 750 registered users of IMAP library in 2021 from which a sample of 450 representing 60 percent of the total population was randomly selected. The sample was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan table of sample size determination. The setting for the study was face to face. The instruments for data collection were questionnaire and interviews. The instruments were pilot tested with five participants. These five participants consist of …

Adopting Green Practices: Challenges For University Libraries Of Pakistan, Muhammad Asim, Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A green or sustainable library seeks to maximize the use of natural and renewable resources. The adoption of green practices in libraries of developing countries like Pakistan is much needed where water and energy resources are scarce and unsustainable. This move from conventional to green libraries also poses certain challenges. This study aims to explore the challenges encountered in the adoption of green library practices in the university libraries of Pakistan. The scholarly literature is reviewed to encompass the dimensions and challenges of a green library in the global context. The feedback from the selected, senior university librarians of Pakistan …

Spring 2022 Library Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services newsletter for Spring 2022.

Law Library Blog (March 2022): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Law Library Blog (January 2022): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Law Library Blog (November 2021): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Oflaw

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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Law Library Blog (September 2021): Legal Beagle's Blog Archive, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law Library Newsletters/Blog

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