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“That’S Not Real Reading”: Making The Case For Graphic Novel Inclusion In Every Classroom, Amanda Melilli, Kate Covintree, Alicia Abdul

Library Faculty Presentations

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Incentivizing Oer Adoption With Course Development Mini-Grants, M. H. Albro, Aaron W. Dobbs, Michelle T. Foreman

Publications

Open Educational Resources (OER) are one form of digital scholarship used across the country to make education more accessible to students by removing barriers to essential course materials (such as textbooks and supplementary readings). This case shows how one university has taken steps to increase the prominence of OER in classrooms on campus while engaging in a statewide pilot project.

Identifying Faculty And Peer Interaction Patterns Of First-Year Biology Doctoral Students: A Latent Class Analysis, Soojeong Jeong, Jennifer M. Blaney, David F. Feldon

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications

Faculty and peer interactions play a key role in shaping graduate student socialization. Yet, within the literature on graduate student socialization, researchers have primarily focused on understanding the nature and impact of faculty alone, and much less is known about how peer interactions also contribute to graduate student outcomes. Using a national sample of first-year biology doctoral students, this study reveals distinct categories that classify patterns of faculty and peer interaction. Further, we document inequities such that certain groups (e.g., underrepresented minority students) report constrained types of interactions with faculty and peers. Finally, we connect faculty and peer interaction patterns …

Library Automation To Resource Sharing: Prospects In Kerala State, Vimal Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Comprehensive library automation is a prerequisite for resource sharing initiatives like Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery services in a cooperative environment. Shared library management system and a union catalogue enhance visibility to information resources available at networked libraries. Availability of IT infrastructure, skilled persons, the popularity of Koha and statewide mobile and Internet connectivity are favourable factors to build an ecosystem for resource sharing among academic libraries in Kerala state. A regional cooperative network for libraries ensures optimum utilisation of fund and maximum availability of resources. This article proposes a statewide ILL system for universities and colleges in Kerala state.

Diversifying Collections, Jessica Schomberg

Library Services Publications

Hands-on activity to help participants find a diversity of materials to support their communities and expand their collections. This will range from identifying relevant book and media awards to finding ways to promote these materials. We will also include discussion of how to advocate for policy statements expressing the value of diverse, accessible collections as well as ways to advocate for funds to support these collections. Participants will be encouraged to share their insights.

Image Analysis For Cultural Heritage Digitization, Naomi Langer, Stephanie Becker

Researchers, Instructors, & Staff Scholarship

While digitization is not a digital preservation plan, methods used to execute digitization work can support future preservation efforts. Our approach in supporting digital preservation work is to conduct image analysis of the camera and resulting images to ensure FADGI compliance. Ensuring the quality of our preservation files increases the reliability of their survival in a digital preservation storage environment. This presentation covers how to use device and object level targets during the imaging process, what the importance of those targets are, and how exactly they're used to analyze the quality and accuracy of a camera's output. Running images through …

Torrential Impact Of Discursive Digitalized Repositories In The University Libraries Of Tamil Nadu – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala Subramanian, E Santhana Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The major focus of the present research is to analyze the relationship between the availability of the digitized repositories in the library combined with the library staff service and the academic performance of the library users. The students, scholars and staff awareness about the digitized repositories, their satisfaction level towards the e-resources availability and the library staff service and the major problems faced by the users in accessing the digitalized repositories.

Availability And Utilization Of Reference Sources In Academic Libraries, Boma Torukwein David-West

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigates availability and utilization of reference sources in academic libraries in Nigeria. It is undertaken as a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study is post graduate students in University of Port Harcourt, totalling 1,264. The simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample. The sample size is (118) post graduate students. Validation of the instrument was done by experts in guidance and counselling department. The reliability was done using cronbach alpha with reliability coefficient of 0.80. The researcher and two trained research assistants distributed the instruments. Mean (x) and standard deviation was used …

Collection Development Policy, Digital Commons Institutional Repository, University Of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries, November 13, 2019, Sue Ann Gardner, Kathleen A. Johnson, Leslie Delserone, Erica Defrain

UNL Libraries: Collection Development Policies

Purpose of the UNL Digital Commons Institutional Repository

The UNL institutional repository (IR) comprises services that result in the stewardship and global online dissemination of content created and selected by UNL authors and affiliates. With the aim of contributing to the broader world of scholarship and facilitating discovery, the repository reflects the intellectual life of the institution.1 The IR drives a significant level of Web traffic to UNL. As such, the IR may serve as a promotional and marketing tool for authors, programs, and the university as a whole.

Purpose of the Collection Development Policy

This collection development policy is …

Undergraduate Marine Technical Certificate, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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Research Roles And Methods In Nursing Nur 650, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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Responsible Conduct Of Nursing And Healthcare Research Nur 649, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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University Libraries News, Georgia Southern University

University Libraries News Online (2008-2023)

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The Flavor Of Open Access Over Rice: Tech Transforms & Transmutes Ed, Rachel S. Evans

Articles, Chapters and Online Publications

Rachel Evans crafts a short history of Open Educational Resources and provides a list of tools and other sites for exploring and creating Open Access Textbooks and other materials. The post also recounts a recent Open Access event at UGA Law Library and compares the perils of generationally divided views on access to quality yet affordable education to the clash of tradition and modernity in a particular film The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice. To close the piece she encourages members to participate in the recently shared ALL-SIS (Academic Law Libraries Special Interest Section) survey about Open Educational Resources …

Job-Related Stress And Job Performance Among Librarians In University Libraries In Nigeria, Promise I. Ilo Dr., Oyintola Isiaka Amusa Dr, Nweke Angela Chinwendu, Ugwunwa Chinyere Esse

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the incidence of job-related stress and how it affects job performance of librarians and library officers. Three universities in Lagos State, Nigeria were selected for the study. The study adopted a survey method and questionnaire was used to gather data from 86 librarians and library officers from the university libraries. The study revealed that job-related stress is prevalent among the librarians and library officers. It identified lack of opportunity for career development, low salary/compensation, work interference with family time, the absence of training, lack of motivation, lack of co-operation and lack of conducive working environment as factors …

Influence Of Social Media Usage On The Information Behaviour Of Undergraduate Students In Selected Universities In Kwara State, Nigeria, Ismaila Aliyu Yahaya, Hadi Abdul Ayodeji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Today, information has been seen as heavily stressed factor that shapes the society, particularly the introduction of social media technology. This study therefore examined the influence of social media usage on the information behaviour of undergraduate students in selected universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. Five (5) research objectives were formulated for this study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population for this study comprised of undergraduate students in Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State University and University of Ilorin. Israel (2003) sample size model was used to calculate the sample size with precision levels of 5% and confidence level …

Mapping Information Seeking Behaviour Of Students At Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Sankha Subhra Das, E Santhana Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

It is mere information that attracts readers to the library. The present examination targets portraying the information looking for example understudies of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Students were qualified by convenience sampling method for the study. The examination uncovers that: Majority of the respondents are in 20-24 years age gathering. Week by week Visit' (59.1%) is the most sort out time utilized library period. 41.8% of respondents visit the library for getting subjective data. Lending area 71.9% are the most visited segments of the library. 44.8% can use OPAC for searching information. The newspaper section is also a hotspot for …

Mapping And Global Research Trends In Sharia Insurance (Takaful) Using The Scopus Database (An Analysis Of Bibliometrics), Arwendria Arwendria Arw, Lailatur Rahmi Llr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The research objectives are: 1) to analyze the pattern of temporal distribution of journal articles about sharia insurance; 2) to show the contributions of authors, leading countries and the most productive academic institutions; 3) to map research topics; 4) to map state domination based on its application, and 5) to provide insight into the potential for collaboration and future directions. Data were analyzed using content analysis techniques based on maps produced by the CiteSpace V. application. Content analysis is a systematic test that can be replicated from communication symbols, where these symbols are given numerical values based on valid measurements, …

The Digital Librarian In The Community: Linking The Micro With The Macro, Ajimadeke Majekodunmi Dr., Njeze Eka Miracle, Babafemi Richard Adebayo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital librarianship is no longer an emerging concept as considered some years back; it has grown to become a force to reckon with, since it bridges the gap between traditional and digital library by preserving information in an electronic format for quick access and retrieval by library patrons. Digital librarian ensure regular subscription of electronic content of the library, act as an intermediary manager between resources and patrons, a voyeur of current information, organizer of digital resources such as e-books/journals, library’s repository, e-preservation and social media. The digital librarian in the micro community is prone to challenges such as low …

Marching Towards Digital India: An Overview On The E-Governance Initiatives Taken By The Central Government Of India To Minimize The Digital Divide During The Period 1998-2018, Santanu Das

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

E-government refers to the delivery of national or local government information and services via the Internet or other digital means to citizens or businesses or other governmental agencies. E-government is a one-stop Internet gateway to major government services. E-government facilitates the provision of relevant government information in the electronic form to the citizens in a timely manner; better service delivery to citizens; empowerment of the people through access to information without the bureaucracy and participation in public policy decision-making. Proper implementation of e-governance can alleviate the gap between digital have and digital have not. Through this paper, an effort has …

The Status And Impact Of Technostress On Library Professionals: A Study Among The Professionals Of The Selected Private College Libraries In North Bengal, Santanu Das

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The article sought to examine the causes, symptoms and reducing strategies of technostress among the library professionals of the selected Private College Libraries in North Bengal. The descriptive survey method was employed using the questionnaire to collect data from the 52 respondents in ten higher education institutions in the northern region of West Bengal. The gathered data were analyzed by using the Likert scale and mean value calculation. The findings of the investigation show that library professionals experience technostress to a great extent. It was identified that the major cause of technostress was information overload. Different reducing strategies of technostress …

Influence Of National Health Management Information System, On The Planning Of Health Care Services In Nigeria, Michael Segun Omole Dr., Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr., Rasaq Adetona Adio, Faruk Abubakar Umar, Michael Babatunde Adeojo, Aliyu Wada

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper reported on the Influence of National Health Management Information System on the planning of health care services in Nigeria. The article, aimed at combining insights of how National Health Management Information System implementation, bridges different aspects of Health Care Service planning in Nigeria; through objective identification of the basic philosophy of NHMIS, its place in the National Health Policy, the concept of NHMIS and assessment of the effect of NHMIS on the planning of Health Care Services

The method used for this study is literature review and theoretical analysis. Inferences drawn from existing literatures and postulated theories indicated …

Health Information Needs For The Aged In The Society, Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Phd, Michael Segun Omole Phd

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Aged are prone to a lot of challenges as they assume the latent phase of their life. These challenges include loneliness, incapacitates, and degenerative diseases among others. To adequately coop with this problems, information becomes an essential ingredients. This work reports on the importance of identify the types of information needed by the aged, sources and channels of information available to them and how the information may help in modifying their life. The general inputs expected from Librarian were also discussed.

Administration Of Health Records/Information Practitioners Of Nigeria: Requirements, Implementations, Prospects And Challenges Of Health Records Officers’ Act, Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Phd, Michael Segun Omole Phd, Rasaq Adetona Adio, Muyiwa Adeleke Amin, Adebayo Olayiwola Ogunniran

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Health Records Officers’ Act was promulgated formally by Decree No. 39 of 1989 (HROA; 1989) now CAP 166 LFN1990. The Decree establishes a Board for general administration of the profession of Health Records management in Nigeria. The paper which was a desk top study discovered the constitutional requirements for the Health information practices and implementation strategies as stipulated by the Act. The study revealed the prospects and challenges associated with the implementation of the Act on the professionals. The work recommended among others, continuous education of member of the profession will aid enormously in awareness creation toward compliance with the …

An Exploration Of The Effect Of Nosology On Clinical Coding In Nigeria, Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo, Michael Segun Omole Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The article aimed at exploring how Nosology bridges different aspects of Clinical Coding in Nigeria; through objective identification of the basic concept of Nosology, its place in the Clinical Coding and assessment of the effect of Nosology on Clinical Coding. The presentation started with introduction, followed by discussion on Importance of Clinical Coding and the Challenges of Clinical Coding. The Concept of Nosology, the Roles of Nosology in Clinical Coding was extensively discussed. Also, relationship between Nosology and Clinical Coding was established and this was followed by summary, conclusion and recommendations. The method used for this study is literature review …

Health Information Management- A Tool For Effective Health Care Delivery In Nigeria; Mother And Child Hospital, Akure, Ondo State Experience, Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr., Ebenezer Seun Orimoloye Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigates Health Information: A Tool for effective Health Care Delivery in Nigeria (Mother and Child Hospital, Akure Experience.). The descriptive survey design approach was employed and questionnaire was the research instruments. The patients, medical and paramedical staff (Doctors, HROs, Nurses, MLS and others) of the Mother and Child Hospital, Akure were used as the respondents; convenience sampling technique was adopted to get the samples involved. Two hundred questionnaires were administered and all were retrieved by the researcher and was used for this study. Data presentation and analysis were done using frequencies, simple percentages and chi-square statistics. The result …

Swot Analysis Of Federal University Lafia Library, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Jacob Fagga Tsegba, Rebeca Ape, Kingsley E. Enyi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study highlights the Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and Threats in Federal University of Lafia Library. It examined the staff in terms of their numbers, professional status, educational qualifications and allocation and all the departments in the library. This is done in terms of their support of the university mission. Identify available information resources, ascertain the number of students registered with the library in comparison to the available resources and seating capacity. Documentary sources (records) from the Library and the Academic department were used as data. Personal observation and interview method were instruments used for data collection. Data was analysed using …

Recovering Abiquiú’S Lost Church Records, Samuel E. Sisneros

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

In early 2016, an elderly couple came into UNM’s Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections determined to donate six hide-covered books to the archives. They confessed they did not know their contents and that even though the books were in the care of the family for many years, they thought UNM would be a suitable place for them to be preserved and studied. I immediately realized that these antique books were the long lost baptismal, marriage and burial registers (1777-1861) from the Mission Church of Santo Tomás Apóstol de Abiquiú and that the rightful repository for them was the …

My Library, My Story: Sarah, Sarah Corapi

University Libraries Personnel and Library History

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University Libraries News, Georgia Southern University

University Libraries News Online (2008-2023)

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