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Socio-Cultural And Economic Factors As Correlate Of Academic Performance Of Undergraduates In The Department Of Library And Information Science Benue State University, Makurdi, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Tamen Timothy Torkuma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

The study investigated socio-cultural and economic factors as correlate of academic performance of undergraduates in the department of Library and Information Science, Benue State University, Makurdi. Three (3) research questions were raised in line with the objectives of the study. The study adopted correlation research design, the population of the study was 951 undergraduates in the department of Library and Information Science Benue State University, Makurdi from 2019/2020 session. However, a sample sized of 282 using proportionate stratified random sampling method, simple random sampling and Taro Yamene’s formula was used to determine the sample size from the population. The …

Information Needs And Seeking Behaviour Of Children In Public Libraries: A Case Study Of Benue State Public Library, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Tamen Timothy Torkuma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

The study investigated information needs and seeking behavior of children in public libraries: A case study of Benue state public library. Five (5) objectives with corresponding research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted survey research design, the population of the study was 490 children registered with the Benue state library Board headquarters, Makurdi. However, a sample sized of 220 were drawn using simple random sampling and Taro Yamene’s formula was used to determine the sample size from the population. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by two experts …

Attitude, Anxiety, And Technostress As A Correlate Of The Use Of Mobile Phones By Undergraduate Students In A Delta State University (Delsu), Abraka, Marcus L. Isebe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed attitude, anxiety, and technostress as a correlate of the use of mobile phones by undergraduate students in Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka. The total population for this study was 6,675 undergraduate students registered with the library of Delta State University in the 2019/2020 academic session. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was designed in print formats. A total number of 1001 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents with the aid of 5 research assistant and a total of 797 questionnaires was duly completed and found usable for the study. …

Public Access To Primary Legal Information In Ghana: Opportunities And Challenges, Comfort Asare, Janet Odetsi-Twum Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information to a large extent can have economic, political and social impact on the lives of people globally. Information enables one to adjust in the global system through the effective utilization of local resources. It has become common that the fundamental human right to access to information is mostly interpreted in the legal frameworks of countries that support freedom of information. Citizens need to have access to information that is produced and held by governmental agencies.

The objective of this article was to establish and assess Ghana’s legislation on making legal information readily accessible to the general public especially at …

Qr Code And Its Effectiveness In Library Services, Indrakshi Das Assistant Librarian, Digbijoy Das Assistant Professor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this study the paper relates to the concept of Quick response (QR Code), and how it works to disseminate information in quick way. The main objective of this paper is to amend the basic concept of QR Code, their structure, advantageous nature and its activities. This research paper mainly focuses on the effectiveness of QR Code & its applications on library services in the present scenario also has discussed other services in which people are dependent during covid19 pandemic and how it placed as a position of successful tool in this technical age.

Bibliometric Analysis Of Library Philosophy And Practice From 1998 To 2020: Focus On The Top 200 Most Cited Documents, Waseem Hassan, Amina Ara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background:

We performed the bibliometric analysis of Library Practice and Philosophy (LPP) from 1998 to 2020.

Methodology:

In April 2021, the data was collected from Scopus, one of the largest databases in the world.

Results:

From 1998 to 2020, LPP published 3364 research documents with 6169 citations. The highest documents (n=988) were published in 2019, while the highest citations (n=1469) were noted in 2020. As per Scopus data, the overall h-index was twenty-one (n=21). In all publications, 4428 authors, 4238 institutes and 56 countries contributed. The number of publications, citations, and citations per documents (CPD), for all authors, and institutes …

Management Of Hypothyroidism Research Publications: A Bibliometric Analysis, Abhilashbabu Babu R, Umadevi L. N Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Endocrine and metabolic diseases are among the the most common contemporary human afflictions particularly in the United States and other developing countries like India and Srilanka. Hypothyroidism is due to the under activity of thyroid gland and results from its failure to secrete sufficient hormones into the blood stream. Hypothyroidism is a condition that reflects decreased concentrations of thyroid hormones due to any cause. This paper attempts to analyse management of hypothyroidism as reflected in publication output covered by Web of Science online database during 2018-2020 USA advanced with 156 (23.5 %) Articles and it occupies the first place in …

Case Studies In The Classroom: Assessing A Pilot Information Literacy Curriculum For English Composition, Rachel Wishkoski, Katie Strand, Alex J. Sundt, Deanna Allred, Diana J. Meter

Library Faculty & Staff Publications

Purpose

This mixed-methods study assesses a pilot library curriculum in a general education English composition course. Case-based learning (CBL), a form of problem-based learning (PBL), was used to scaffold information literacy skills and concepts across sessions. This article explores the approach's impact on student learning and engagement.

Design/methodology/approach

Participants were enrolled in four sections of an undergraduate composition course. Two sections were taught with the CBL library curriculum, and two with the standard library curriculum as a control. Pretest/posttest surveys included quantitative and qualitative measures to assess students in several areas of information literacy. Weekly reflections from a subsample of …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of Face Presentation Attacks Based On Domain Adaptation, Smita C. Khairnar, Shilpa Shailesh Gite Dr., Sudeep D. Thepade Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: This research aims to look into the work that has been done on Face Presentation attacks and detection with domain adaptation techniques from 2011 to 2021 utilizing bibliography methods.

Approaches: Diverse research articles on Face Presentation Attacks were retrieved using the two most popular databases Web of Science & Scopus. Research articles consider between 2011-2021. Some research results, such as documents by year, documents by source, documents by funding agencies, countries, etc are obtained using Web of Science and Scopus Analyzers. The analysis is performed using Vos Viewer version 1.6.16 and various parameters such as keywords, co-authorship, co-occurrences, citation …

Use Of Social Media By Leaders Of Charismatic Churches In Ghana, Noah Darko-Adjei, Mariam Ansaa Animante, Harry Akussah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the use of social media platforms by leaders of the Charismatic Churches in Ghana. This study is germane in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic where churches are embracing social media platforms to supplement the conventional face-to-face church meetings.

The study was conducted within the framework of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). A questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from a sample size of 152 respondents. Also, 2 head pastors and their deputies, as well as 2 IT personnel, were interviewed. The study found a high level of awareness of social media platforms adopted by the …

Fiqh On Finance: A Scientometric Analysis Using Bibliometrix, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Aisyah As-Salafiyah, Yulizar Djamaluddin Sanrego, Lina Marlina

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims to determine the development and trend map of fiqh on finance published by Scopus-indexed journals in the theme of Islamic economics and finance. The data analyzed were 547 publications of document publications. The export data is then processed and analyzed using the R Bibliometrix application program to find out the bibliometric map of the fiqh on finance research development. The results showed that the number of publications on fiqh’s theme on finance experienced a significant increase. The results show that the most popular journal is the International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance …

Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.11, Iss.1, Slis Srj

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Designing Human-Computer Conversational Systems Using Needs Hierarchy, Souvick Ghosh

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Student Research Journal: A Decade Of Building A Global Community Of Scholars, Ruth Huard

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Aim High: Pushing Collaboration And Outreach Limits For The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11, Molly Stothert-Maurer, Julie Swarstad Johnson

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

Exhibits in archives and special collections function as an important outreach tool for these specialized, sometimes formidable repositories. Exhibits increase public knowledge of available collections, promote engagement with those collections, reach new audiences, and provide opportunities to build bridges across campus units. This case study looks at a rotating exhibition titled Moon at the University of Arizona Libraries Special Collections created to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 2019. This article covers exhibit design, programming and events that accompanied the exhibit, and coordinated efforts across the University of Arizona campus to celebrate this …

Investigating Intra-Disciplinary And Extra-Disciplinary Relationships Of Iran’S Rehabilitation Articles Indexed In The Web Of Science During 2013-2017, Fatemeh Haji Hosein Khabbaz, Azam Shahbodaghi, Maryam Shekoufteh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background and purpose

Establishing Intra-disciplinary and extra-disciplinary relationships are a prerequisite for the growth and expansion of various scientific disciplines, including rehabilitation science. In this study, we have tried to examine the intra-disciplinary and extra-disciplinary relationships of scientific articles in the field of rehabilitation sciences of Iran, indexed in the Web of Science (WOS) database from 2013 to 2017.

Materials and methods

This research was conducted using scientometric techniques, content analysis and citation analysis through a descriptive approach. The statistical population of the research included 392 articles of Iran consisting of original articles and conference articles indexed in the Web …

Marketing Of Lis Product And Services By Allopathic Medical College Libraries In Assam (India), Anjuma Saikia, Amit Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Purpose – The paper intends to explore the use and practice of the marketing concept by libraries, find out their problems followed by the best possible suggestions to improve the level of practicing the concept among medical college libraries in Assam.

Design/methodology/approach – In order to accomplish the objectives of study, the librarians viewpoint was gathered through a structured questionnaire consisted several question keeping in mind the objectives of study, followed by personal interview and thorough discussion with librarians/Incharge of libraries taken for study. The quantitative and qualitative both methods were employed to analyse the collected data and conclusion …

Digital Commons @ Andrews University Annual Report 2020-2021, Terry Dwain Robertson

Library Administration and Marketing

Description

Report covers May 2020-April 2021

Table of Contents

• About the Digital Commons @ Andrews University
• Third Millionth Download
• Global Impact
• Serving the SDA World Church
• “Letting Your Light Shine”: Faculty Scholarship in SelectedWorks
• Over 1000 Faculty Publications Added

Contemplating Library Instruction: Integrating Contemplative Practices In A Mid-Sized Academic Library, Brooke Duffy, Lisa Rose-Wiles, Martha M. Loesch

Library Publications

In recent years there has been growing interest in the integration of contemplative practices into higher education, but little has been published regarding contemplative practices or contemplative pedagogies in academic libraries. Nor have explicit links been made to critical librarianship (critlib), particularly regarding the stress associated with the profession and the “resilience narrative” of “doing more with less”. In this paper, we review the literature and describe our experiences introducing a variety of contemplative elements into our library instruction program, most recently in the virtual environment. Building on the three levels of “intervention” modeled by Barbezat and Bush (2014) to …

On "Developing Information Literate Abilities": Uncovering Whiteness At The Center Of The Acrl Framework For Information Literacy, Anders Tobiason

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

What does it mean to be information literate? Who is the model information literate individual? Taking its cue from Critical Discourse Analysis and Antiracist Black Language Pedagogy, this presentation questions the foundational image of the information literate individual lying at the heart of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy. Using critical race theory and an understanding of how whiteness functions as a presumed neutral background in our society, we begin to understand the whiteness of this individual. In this presentation, I briefly outline how whiteness functions and then move on to show how whiteness functions within the Framework more specifically. …

Authorship Pattern And Growth Of Scholar Contributions Of The M S University Of Baroda: Using Scopus Database, Dr.Ranjita Niladri Dash, Ashok S Chaudhary

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present paper deals with the analysis of publications of The M S University of Baroda (MSU) that appeared in the SCOPUS database. For authorship pattern and subject-wise distribution study, MSU data has been used from the year 2016 to the end of the year 2020. A total of 1698 data has been downloaded and analyzed according to objectives. The study reveals that the growth of literature follows the exponential growth pattern, journal articles are the most published form of literature (75.15%), AIP Conference Proceedings and Chemistry Select are top journals, The M S University of Baroda and Sardar Patel …

Covid-19 Therapy And Treatment: A Scientometric Study Of Indian Publications, Surulinathi Muthuraj, Duraipandi R., Jayasuriya T, Srinivasaragavan S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper examines 2539 Indian publications on Covid-19 Therapy and Treatment, as covered in Scopus database during 2019-May 2021. The top 10 most productive countries individually contributed global share of 33136, with USA accounting for the highest publication share with 8538, followed by China with 4558, Italy with 3707, United Kingdom with 3184, India with 2539, Spain with 1625, Germany with 1563, France with 1539, Canada with 1353 and Iran with 1212 Publications. India is ranked at 5^th position in global Covid-19 Therapy and Treatment research output. USA topped the list with 309 share in India’s international collaborative papers, …

But Were We Successful? Using Online Asynchronous Focus Groups To Evaluate Library Services, Rebekah Cummings, Lindsay E. Ozburn, Andrea Payant, Michael Shelton, Ryan Bushman

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

USU launched a program in 2016 to connect researchers seeking federal funding with librarians to assist them with data management. This program assisted over 100 researchers, but was it successful? Our presentation will discuss how we evaluated the success of this program using online asynchronous focus groups (OAFG) in conjunction with a traditional survey. Our cross-institutional research team will share our findings as well as the challenges and successes of using OAFGs to assess library services.

Homeward Bound: How To Move An Entire Cataloging Unit To Remote Work, Andrea Payant, Becky Skeen

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

Utah State University Libraries Cataloging and Metadata Services (CMS) unit, including student workers, transitioned to remote cataloging in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation will outline the process undertaken by supervisors to evaluate and modify services and workflows to continue cataloging service during the time when the library was shut down.

Museums & Community Resilience: Improving Post-Crisis Outreach In Latinx Communities By Combining Library And Museum Practices, Sua Lorena Mendez

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Museums are held in the public trust and are accountable to their communities, including minority groups such as the Latinx population. Despite this, museums struggle to engage with Latinx communities, who are particularly affected during and after a crisis or emergency. Currently, museums do not have professional guidelines on supporting community resilience, or a community’s ability to respond to and recover from a crisis. In contrast, libraries, which function as similar community organizations, have field-wide community resilience plans and professional librarians have actively researched how libraries can assist their communities after a significant crisis. Using a multi-case library and museum …

Marginalia No. 46, Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University

Marginalia

• Dear Friends, page 2
• Welcome New Library Employees, page 3
• The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Tribal Library, page 5
• USU Libraries Engages in Utah Power Systems Project, page 7
• Celebrating 2020 USU Faculty Authors, page 8
• Kathy Christiansen Elected New Friends President, page 9
• Library & Friends Wish Dean Brad Cole a Happy Retirement, page 10

Missing And Defective Identity Of Authors Cited In Library And Information Science Literature, Vishnu Kumar Gupta

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study explores the inaccuracies in the author names in journal references cited in five randomly selected theses in the subject of Library and Information Science (LIS) submitted to Banasthali University, Rajasthan, India during the period of 2012-2016, choosing one thesis per year. Five hundred and forty eight verifiable journal references appended in five LIS theses contained 924 cited authors. Findings show that 149 (16.13%) author names cited in 114 (20.8%) journal references were inaccurate. Furthermore, these 149 inaccurate author names contained 169 inaccuracies in both first name and surname. A sum of 49 errors (including 32 errors of missing …

Bibliometric Survey On Effect Of Socio-Economic Factors On Spread Of Corona Virus (Covid-19), Seema Patil Prof., Aayushi Verma Ms, Isha Patil Ms, Ravneesh Singh Mr, Raghav Gaur Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Novel Coronavirus disease has been rapidly spreading all around the globe, from the time when it was first reported in the Wuhan city of China. The primary focus of this bibliometric survey is to distinguish the documents which have hypothesized and expanded on the effects of various socio-economic factors when it comes to the spread of the Coronavirus.

This survey does the evaluation on the 480 documents found. The United Kingdom of the Great Britain and United States have contributed the largest number of publications in this field of research followed closely by India and Italy.

The survey includes …

Iranian Authors' Contributions To The Library Philosophy And Practice, Heidar Mokhtari, Mohammad Karim Saberi, Hossein Vakilimofrad, Sana Barkhan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Objective: This study aimed to conduct a bibliometric analysis and scientific visualization of the contribution made by Iranians' authors in the Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) from 2006 to 2019.

Material and Methods: This bibliometric analysis used Scopus database for retrieving data on all papers published by Iranians in LPP during the study time span. VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel software packages were used for data analysis.

Findings: Out of 139 papers authored by Iranians in LPP, the first published paper belonged to 2006. An increasing trend can be seen in annual publication number, with 1 and 64 papers in …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Trends Of Inter Linkages Between Disaster Management And Law, Shashikala Gurpur Dr., Manika Kamthan Dr., Vartika Tiwari Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is the bibliometric analysis of research publications that focus on highlighting the inter linkages between disaster management and laws. The main objectives of the study are to determine the frequency of such publications and also to establish that inter linkages between disaster management and law have not received enough attention from the researchers. The data was collected from the Scopus database using VOSviewer software. Literatures written from 2000 to 2020 were perused. The study consisted of a total of 1649 documents which are classified into articles, letters, editorials conference papers, and reviews. Data collected is analyzed and presented …