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The Effects Of Labyrinth Walking In An Academic Library.Pdf, Donna M. Zucker Rn, Phd, Faan, Jeung Choi, Matthew N. Cook, Janet Brennan Croft
The Effects Of Labyrinth Walking In An Academic Library.Pdf, Donna M. Zucker Rn, Phd, Faan, Jeung Choi, Matthew N. Cook, Janet Brennan Croft
Donna M. Zucker
The purpose of this study was to determine if labyrinth
walking in an academic library would reduce library user stress
and promote relaxation. A non- equivalent control group design
was employed. Systolic blood pressure was significant for time effect
(effect size of .136, and power .721). Pulse rate was significant for
time effect (effect size 0.93, and power .507). Satisfaction survey
results demonstrated increased satisfaction after labyrinth walking.
Data from this pilot will form the basis of a larger scale study to
determine the effect of labyrinth walking on stress particularly in
high-stress learning environments.
"Gender Gaps, Information Technology, And Academic Libraries: A Feminist Evaluation, Kelly Barrick Hovendick
"Gender Gaps, Information Technology, And Academic Libraries: A Feminist Evaluation, Kelly Barrick Hovendick
Kelly M. Barrick
This thesis examines the relationship between gender gaps and the increased use of information technology (IT) in academic libraries from a feminist perspective. Since the 1960s, more academic libraries have been utilizing IT in their quest to bring more and faster information to their users. Though information technology has advantages, the increased presence of it brings disadvantages such as gender gaps as well. Therefore, it is vital that the library profession examines the impacts both positive and negative of IT.
In order to effectively evaluate IT, gender gaps and academic libraries, it is necessary to examine related phenomena. Therefore, research …