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Ens 201: Introduction To Environmental And Sustainability Studies Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course ENS 201: Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Studies, assembled by request from the instructor.

Ens 300: Principles Of Sustainability Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course ENS 300: Principles of Sustainability, assembled by request from the instructor.

Wgs/Aaa 343: Black Feminist Thought Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course WGS/AAA 343: Black Feminist Thought, assembled by request from the instructor.

Mov 300: Kinesiology Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course MOV 300: Kinesiology, assembled by request from the instructor.

Pt 654: Applied Geriatric Practice Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course PT 654: Applied Geriatric Practice, assembled by request from the instructor.

Information Needs And Sources Of Information For Pregnant Women In Jos South Local Government Area Of Plateau State, Nigeria., Eneojo Emmanuel Jacob, Esther Bulus Dalyop

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study discusses the Information needs and sources of information for Pregnant Women in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Three (3) objectives were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive research design was adopted for this study, 259 pregnant women in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State was used as the population for this study with the sample of 152 pregnant women. The sampling technique used was the simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection adopted was Questionnaire (both open-ended and close-ended). The method adopted for data analysis was the frequency count and simple …

Information Seeking Behaviour Of The Elderly Persons In Ethiope East, Local Government Area Of Delta State, Nigeria, Marcus L. Isebe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is focused on examining the information-seeking behaviour of elderly persons in Ethiope East, Local Government Area. Four research objectives guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. Two hundred (200) elderly persons were selected through systematic random sampling from each of the districts in the Ethiope East (Abraka, Otoro-Agbon, and Ovu) amounting to a sample size of six hundred (600) elderly persons used for the study. Questionnaires were used to elicit data from the respondent with the aid of three (3) research assistants who are proficient in the Urhobo language. The data collected via …

Bms 202: Human Anatomy And Physiology Laboratory Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course BMS 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, assembled by request from the instructor.

Eco 211: Introductory Microeconomics Oer Curation, Chealsye Bowley

Curated OER Collections

This OER curation is an annotated bibliography of prospective OER for the GVSU course ECO 211: Introductory Microeconomics.

Critical Evaluation Of Blake And Mouton’S Managerial Grid And Its Application To Baze University Library, Angelyna Kimu Mindapa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The importance of concern for people-orientation is explained. A background history including the educational background of both Robert Blake and Jane Mouton is given, how they met, and their work background before they left their work to continue on the work they started together on the managerial grid. The essence of the managerial grid is given. Also, the two behavioral dimensions are included, which are the concern for people and the concern for tasks. The Blake and Mouton Leadership Grid identifies five leadership styles on the managerial grid. These leadership styles are as follows: - Country Club, Produce or perish, …

Use Of Electronic Resources In Teaching And Learning In Secondary Schools In Enugu State During Covid 19 Era: How Effective?, Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde, David Abobi Agbo, Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic that held the whole world in suspense and in crisis, the consequential lockdown resulted into unparalleled education disruption. This invariably reduced available opportunities for many people, both young and old. In another perspective, this crisis has inspired technology innovation in individuals, group and governments within the education sector to aid teaching and learning during the lockdown period. It is as a result of this that this study aims at providing an insight into the effective use of electronic information resources in teaching and learning in secondary schools in Nsukka town of Enugu state during …

A New Season: Announcement Of Special Issue And Publication Changes, Chris Robinson-Nkongola, Carrie L. Forbes

Collaborative Librarianship

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Challenging The Glass Ceiling: Collaboration As The Key To Increasing The Number Of Librarians Of Color In Academic Libraries, Janet M. Reid, Patricia D. Sobczak

Collaborative Librarianship

Currently, libraries are engaged in creating environments that embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This includes having candidates for hire submit statements regarding their approach to DEI and internal committees to look at policies and procedures regarding DEI. Also there is a lot of both internal and external training designed to help organizations and their members become more adept at creating environments with DEI in mind. What is often missed in all of this activity is how individual librarians, through mentorship and collaboration, can come together to foster DEI and support each other in success. This field report shows how …

Driving Change: A Model For Collaborative Librarianship In Prince George’S County, Maryland, Nicholas A. Brown, Kyla Hanington

Collaborative Librarianship

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) has a long-standing partnership with the county’s human rights education and enforcement agency, the Office of Human Rights (PGCOHR), formerly the Prince George’s County Human Relations Commission (PGCHRC). The two agencies serve over 967,000 Prince Georgians, a majority-Black (64.4%) and Latin or Hispanic (19.5%) population with a sizable immigrant community (22.7%). The civil rights issues of 2020 hit close to home in Prince George’s County and the agencies have sustained a multi-year effort to provide residents with opportunities to learn how to engage with social justice topics for personal and collective advancement. …

Research Data Management: A Review Of Uae Academic Library Experience, Judith Mavodza

All Works

Purpose: This paper is a review of the status of Research Data Management (RDM) efforts in UAE public university libraries. Approach: The investigation is through examining available literature about the topic using region-specific articles when available, librarian comments, and the information provided by UAE university library websites. Existing lessons and policy documents are sought, and plans suggested for local solutions, suggesting avenues for progress. Findings: Though not a new concept, findings indicate that local RDM activities are emerging, but knowledge of their importance of exists. Research limitations: This review is limited to public university libraries though the results and experiences …

Performance Of The Website Of The Postgraduate College Of The University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu, Williams Ezinwa Nwagwu Phd, Ayo Habeeb

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of the study was to investigate the performance of the Postgraduate College of the University of Ibadan website by conducting a survey of the postgraduate students using the college portal, and other services. The study was guided by variables from WebQual4.0, DeLone and McLean’s (1992) Information System Success and UTAUT Concepts. The study shows that the postgraduate college website has helped many of the respondents to increase their proficiency in performing basic tasks on the website such as course registration, printing of receipts, upload of documents and so on. The study also shows that increased use of the …

Are Infographics Worth It?: An Assessment Of Information Retention In Relation To Information Embedded In Infographics, Z. Sylvia Yang, Jessica A. Abbazio

Library Faculty Publications

Infographics are an effective means to communicate with audiences, draw attention, and make concepts digestible in a quick and straightforward way. This study explores students’ opinions on infographics used in library instruction, and provides quantitative data to help librarians determine whether these tools will help students engage with text and retain key concepts. Based on research conducted with undergraduate music students at two universities, DePauw University and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, this paper examines how students understand and interact with content embedded in infographics, and measures retention of information presented in either plain-text or infographic form.

Use Of Information Resources And Services Among Undergraduates In The Ibadan Library School, University Of Ibadan, Evelyn Nkechi Emeahara, Jesubukade E. Ajakaye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The use of information resources and services provided in the Library is paramount to undergraduates’ educational activities. However, low use of information resources and services have been presumed among undergraduates hence the study examined the use of information resources and services among undergraduates in Ibadan Library School. The study population consisted of 144 undergraduates in the Ibadan Library School. Total enumeration was used. Questionnaire and interview guide were used for data collection and the data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that undergraduates use the library more during examination periods and hardly use the library outside examination periods. …

Indian Research Information Network System (Irins): Analysis Of University Of Delhi Faculty Profiles In Irins, Dheeraj Singh Negi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study main examine the Role of Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS) Analysis of University of Delhi Faculty Profiles in IRINS. The study explores the resource impact from scholarly resources, Subject Wise, Designation Wise, Gender Wise, Top Ten Profiles, Total Publication of University, Types of Publication, Categories of Publication and H-Index. Social science subject is highest number in IRINS. Engineering and technology is a second highest in this table, faculty of Delhi University , Agricultural science with 10 faculty profile in IRINS, the Chemical Sciences (8) is a lowest in this table. Professor Designation With (91) maximum Profile of …

Indigenous Knowledge In The Context Of Knowledge Societies As A Tool For Sustainable Development In Nigeria, Agada George Mr, Eric Ojobo Agada Mr, Samson Okpanachi Abu Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A society properly rooted in indigenous knowledge system can easily pave way for sustainable development. Indigenous knowledge is a local knowledge that is peculiar to a particular society. It is referred to as folk knowledge, people's knowledge, traditional science or traditional wisdom. Over time, indigenous knowledge is usually generated and transmitted by communities, in an attempt to solve their own societal challenges such as ecological and socio-economic problems. Indigenous knowledge is passed from generation to generation, usually by word of mouth and cultural rituals, and has been the basis for agriculture, food preparation and conservation, health care, education, and the …

Information Needs And Research Activities Of Postgraduate Students In Universities In Benue State, Agada George Mr, Samson Okpanachi Abu Mr, Eric Ojobo Agada Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the information needs and research activities of postgraduates in universities in Benue State. Two specific objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population for the study was 3821 postgraduate students in the three universities in Benue State (Benue State University, University of Agriculture, Makurdi and University of Mkar, Mkar). The sample size of 362 postgraduates from the three universities under study was selected using proportionate stratified and convenience sampling techniques. Data collected was analyzed using Frequency Counts, Percentages, Means and Standard Deviation. Findings of the study revealed …

Assessing The Factors Affecting The Use Of Web 2.0 Tools In Selected Iran Medical University Libraries, Sirous Panahi, Aala Abtin, Shahram Sedghi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: Capabilities offered by Web 2.0 tools have attracted many academic libraries. The present study aimed to identify factors affecting the use of Web 2.0 tools in selected Iran medical university libraries including Iran, Tehran, and Shahid Beheshti universities of medical sciences.

Methods: The study was conducted through a survey distributed among librarians working in the libraries of Iran, Tehran, and Shahid Beheshti universities of medical sciences. The data was collected using a questionnaire which examined the factors affecting the use of Web 2.0 technologies in terms of three general categories: factors related to librarians, users, tools/technology, and organizations. In …

Click Restraint For Critical Online Source Evaluation, Andrea Baer, Daniel G. Kipnis

Libraries Scholarship

We turn to the Internet everyday for information about little things like when a local store opens, as well as about much bigger issues like how to manage critical health conditions or who to vote for. The search results we see first aren’t necessarily the most relevant; they may appear at the top of a list because that site has been visited often or because a company or organization has figured out how to “game the system” through “search engine optimization” (SEO). So how, in an effort to better understand an issue and to find trustworthy information, do we and …

Self-Concept As A Predictor Of Librarians' Commitment In University Libraries In Southern Nigeria., Ezeudu Benedicta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

University libraries cannot make meaningful progress without the commitment of their employees. To this end, this study examined self-concept and librarians’ commitment in University Libraries in Southern, Nigeria using a survey research. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from all the five hundred and fifty-six (556) professional librarians in thirty-nine public universities in southern, Nigeria. Total enumeration technique was used to include all academic librarians in the universities in Southern Nigeria. Five hundred and twenty four (524) were completed and retrieved for data analysis. Data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and regression analysis. The findings showed that …

Communication Crisis For Librarians On Library Tourism: The Effects Of The Crisis Pandemic Covid-19, Faustyna Tyna -

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper was conducted to find out how librarian crisis communication in recreational activities or library tours at the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Problems during the covid-19 pandemic crisis, library services are closed for visits by tourists, lecturers, and students. This is due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, according to the assumption that librarians have not anticipated the crisis. The method used in this paper is descriptive qualitative method with literature study and documentation by observing directly the object of research in the library and then taking data from …

Application Of Bibliotherapy By School Libraries As A Tool For Enhancement Of Reading Culture And Good Behaviors Among Students, Emmanuel Chidiadi Onwubiko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Bibliotherapy is a concept that involves the use of books to help children cope with their life and has been widely recognized as an approach that will help librarians to better address emotional, behavioral and social concerns of children while reading on the other hand, stimulates imagination, widens views, expands horizon and helps learning about different people and places. Reading is important to human development because it is essential in full participation in the modern society. This study therefore examined the application of bibliotherapy by school libraries as a tool for enhancing reading culture and good behaviors among students. The …

Effect Of Library Training On Usage Of E-Databases By Students And Teaching Faculty In Private Higher Educational University., Seeta Devi Penta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries are vital in providing academic and research resources to the students and faculty working in various universities. The benefits of using e- databases are immense as these resources can be easily accessed anywhere on the educational campus or at home. Therefore, most higher academic universities facilitate e- databases and make them centrally available to their scholars. Conducting periodical training programs on the usage of e- databases is found essential. The study's objectives are to assess the effect of a library training program on the use of centrally subscribed online databases. The researcher has adopted a case study design to …

21st Century Education: Information Resources Availability And Information Service Delivery In Nigerian College Libraries Towards National Development, Olayode Motunrayo Mrs., David O. Okhakhu Mr., David Ogbe Agbenu Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The 21st century is the millennium of information. It is also seen as the era of explosion of information output and information sources. It is known as the beginning of knowledge age. New patterns of work and new business practices have developed as a result; new kinds of work with new and different skills are required. In this century, the meaning of knowledge has changed. Information delivery to meet user needs is the goal of every college library. For effective information delivery, availability of information resources is very fundamental. The study, therefore, investigated the influence of information resources availability on …

Information Retrieval Skills And Utilization Of Electronic Resources For Enhanced Research By Postgraduates In Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education Library, Diseiye Oyighan Uwhejevwe Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated on information retrieval skills and utilization of electronic resources for enhanced research by postgraduates in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education library. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study was limited to all postgraduate students in department of library and information science who are registered users of the library. Accidental sampling was used to sample 34 respondents, where PhDs=9, MLS=13 and PGDLs=12 respectively. Questionnaire was used to collect data. Data collected was analyzed using the descriptive statistics of arithmetic mean (X) and standard deviation (SD). The hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation …

Accessibility And Public Services - Part 1: The Case For Access, Annie Bélanger

Scholarly Papers and Articles

Libraries serve an important role in accessing information, delivering services, and fostering a sense of community. Libraries must ask whether they are serving all of their community members equitably. People with disabilities need to be able to access the libraries fully. This article first provides an overview of accessibility-related legislative history in the US, Canada and Ontario, and Australia to contextualize its impact on services to people with disabilities. The medical and social models of disability are explored. Lastly an overview of the history of libraries and accessibility cements the moral, ethical, and legal reasons to serve people with disabilities.