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The Anchor, Volume 132.14: January 23, 2019, Hope College

The Anchor: 2019

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

Histology For Cytotechnologists I, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

Ic 019 Guide To Hermann Hospital Records, 1949-1993, Hermann Hospital (Houston, Tex.)

Institutional Finding Aids

The collection contains records from the George Hermann estate and from Hermann Hospital covering the years from circa 1900 to 2004. The condition of the materials range from endangered to good condition. Materials include correspondence, ledgers, memos, photographs, 35 mm slides, realia, and ephemera. See more at IC 019.

Scientometric Study On Immunology At National Level Through Web Of Science Database, Sathiyapriya Sathiyapriya.C, Gomathi Palanisamy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study reveals that research productivity of Immunology in India during the year 1993-2017 (25 years). The Web of Science (WoS) database was used in the data reclamation. The explore term used was “Immunology” and considered as a vital keyword of the topic discussed. Source and highly cited articles based on data obtained on Immunology beginning Web of Knowledge. It is found that the Country is India together contributed 397 articles during 1993-2017. The study mainly focused that year wise, Language wise publications, Document type publications, Authorship pattern, Subramaniam’s degree of collaboration and H- index score for highly productive …

Ic 018 Gude To Harris County Hospital District Records, 1919-1977, Harris County Hospital District

Institutional Finding Aids

The Harris County Hospital District collection primarily consists of patient records, emergency room logbooks, tuberculosis logbooks, hospital operations logbooks, and baby logbooks. The collection also includes copies of The Beat and Progress newsletters, annual reports, records, telephone directories, employee handbooks, budget information, an eligibility procedure manual, and other printed material. See more at IC 018.

Lanthorn, Vol. 53, No. 20, January 21, 2019, Grand Valley State University

Volume 53, July 9, 2018 - June 10, 2019

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Ic 016 Guide To Institute Of Religion Records, 1954-2000, Institute Of Religion (Houston, Tx)

Institutional Finding Aids

The Institute of Religion records is .5 cubic foot and consists of 1 document box. It contains formation and scope documents, newsletters, correspondence, pamphlets and news clippings related to the early years of the Institue of Religion, now the Institute of Spirituality and Health. The materials are in good condition. See more at IC 016.

Ic 015 Guide To Texas Research Institute Of Mental Sciences (Trims) Records, 1957-1985, Texas Research Institute Of Mental Sciences

Institutional Finding Aids

The TRIMs collection contains annual reports, annual financial reports, audit reports, highlights, news clippings and articles, constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations, dedication, publicity, linkages, correspondence, administration, organization of clinical services and committees, library information, audio visual, public information, communications, volunteer services, donations, program change proposals and approvals, evaluations, research advisory council, medical advisory committee, commissioners annual review, legislature visit to medical center, statistical information, comprehensive health planning, medical records, contracts, agreements, memos, manuals, salary increases, equal employment opportunity information and complaints, active medical staff, personnel, incidents, grievances, client abuse reports, travel reports, construction projects, minutes, reports of grants and donations, …

Altmetric Analysis Of Highly Cited Publications On Digital Library In Brazil And India: A Comparative Study, Sapna Verma Ms., Madhusudhan Margam Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In Library and Information Science, Altmetrics is one of the emerging metrics to capture the online attention of scholarly literature. The present paper is an attempt to do a correlation study of an altmetric score and citations received by the highly cited publications of Digital library in Brazil and India country during 1989-2017. The study reveals that India is the county which received altmetric attention as compared to Brazil. While doing Altmetric analysis, it was found that discipline wise, Librarians followed by PhD scholar are the maximum readers whereas subject-wise, Computer science professionals contribute the maximum readership followed by social …

The Prevalence Of Occupational Burnout Among Librarians In Three African Countries, Dominic Dankwah Agyei, Faustina Aryeetey, Adaora Chigozie Obuezie, Sixolile Nkonyeni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This cross-sectional study was conducted among librarians from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa to establish the prevalence of occupational burnout in the library set up. A previously validated self-administered questionnaire [Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)] was used to collect information on the prevalence and pattern of job burnout among the respondents. The occurrence of extreme burnout among the respondents, especially those working in the Electronic and Reference Services area of their libraries was found. The findings of this research calls for both professional and personal avenues to deal with or lessen this menace as it is a difficult issue that affects …

Evaluation Of Automated Cataloguing System In Academic Libraries In Oyo State Nigeria, Oluwole A. Odunola, A Tella, O O. Oyewumi, T A. Ogunmodede, S O. Oyetola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated automated cataloguing system in academic libraries in selected higher institutions in Oyo State Nigeria. The population of the study covered all the forty one (41) professional and para-professional cataloguers working in the cataloguing section. Total enumeration technique was used for data collection. Questionnaire was distributed to all the cataloguers in the selected institutions. Descriptive statistics was used to analysed the data collected. The result of the study revealed that automated cataloguing system saves time taking to catalogue information materials in the libraries. The result of the study also revealed that the selected institutions did not share resources …

Role Of Information Literacy Skills On Use Of Information Resources By Medical Students In Lagos State, Eunice Akpovire, Olajumoke Olawoyin, Oyeronke Adebayo, Ugwunwa C. Esse

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: This paper investigates the role of information literacy skills on use of information resources by medical students in Lagos state.

Objectives: Find out the types of information resources available, level of availability and the skills for accessing them, level of information resources used, is there a significant relationship between information literacy skills and use of information resources.

Methods: The study adopted a survey research design. Total enumeration sampling technique was employed. Self-structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to test …

Ic 014 Guide To University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Records, 1946-2000, University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Institutional Finding Aids

The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center records contains newsletters, articles on Neoplasia, annual reports, staff directories, publications, nursing neogram, research protocols, statistics, committee reports, Dr. Clark’s retirement comments, policies, employee handbooks, clinical training grants, internal reviews, printed materials, academic plans, research reports, and Christmas card project dating from 1946-2000. See more at IC 014.

Organizational Learning In Libraries At For-Profit Colleges And Universities, Julie Evener

Other Topics

There is a gap in knowledge about organizational learning in the libraries of for-profit colleges and universities (FPCUs) in the United States. Though for-profit institutions are educating an increasing number of American students, few research studies have focused on the libraries in FPCUs. Academic libraries contribute to student engagement, student learning, and retention; therefore, the effects of improved library services for students at FPCUs may be positive and long lasting.

The Sociological And Humanistic Problem Of ‘Fake News,’ As It Applies To All Subjects, Including Scientific Research And Theories In The Public Sphere, Andrée Rathemacher, Amanda Izenstark

Technical Services Faculty Presentations

The main file available here contains the notes taken by student note-taker Kaleigh Miech during the Café Salon Discussion “The Sociological and Humanistic Problem of ‘Fake News,’ As It Applies to All Subjects, Including Scientific Research and Theories in the Public Sphere.” The discussion took place on January 17, 2019 as part of the University of Rhode Island 11th Annual Academic Summit. It was facilitated by Profs. Andrée Rathemacher and Amanda Izenstark.

Supplemental files include:

• An opening introduction prepared by the facilitators
• The official 11th Annual Academic Summit Program
• Café Salon Facilitator Guide

The Anchor, Volume 132.13: January 16, 2019, Hope College

The Anchor: 2019

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

Global Papers On Supreme Court Judgments During 2000-2016: A Bibliometric Study, Banalata Pradhan Mrs, Annapurna Pattnaik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper analyses the growth and development of productivity in Supreme Court Judgments Worldwide during the period 2000-2016, data extracted from Scopus database. The focus of the study is on highest producing countries and institutions engaged in research and their impact on the society. The study shows that the World output in Supreme Court judgments has grown continuously during the period of study but in an inconsistent way. USA contributed highest 49.64% papers to the total World’s output followed by UK and Canada. Only a small proportion (35.99%) remains uncited during the period of study.

Student Research Journal, Vol.8, Iss.2

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Lanthorn, Vol. 53, No. 19, January 14, 2019, Grand Valley State University

Volume 53, July 9, 2018 - June 10, 2019

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Jenn O’Leary Receives First Golden Bow Tie, Christian Sammartino

University Libraries Personnel and Library History

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 043, Number 09, January 14, 2019, Grand Valley State University

2018-2019, Volume 43

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Reprographic Services: Availability And Effective Accessibility Of University Library Materials By Students In Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Delight Udochukwu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Adequate resources in Libraries are not an indication of a good or well-organized Library, as availability of resources does not guarantee full accessibility. Many a time, users of University Libraries find it difficult to effectively access and reproduce the available resources in the library, owing to either complete absence or shortage of reprographic facilities, which as a matter of fact, is of great concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of reprographic services in enhancing the availability and accessibility of library resources to students in University Libraries, a case study of Enugu State University of Science …

Information Seeking Behavior Of Faculty Members And Students In Colleges Of Kashmir Region: Ellis Model Approach, Sumaira Jabeen Baba, Shabir Ahmed Ganie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present era of knowledge advancement, decision making, avoidance of duplication in efforts and technology transfer. Information is a key issue to deal with. The real challenge is not producing or storing information but disseminates it to the proper ends is the real challenge. Although users in academic Libraries are continuously adapting and seeking effective ways to respond to the fundamental and interconnected missions of study, teaching and community service, and that is why some have embraced the use of the Internet in obtaining information. The paper highlights some information seeking models to assist students in their search for information …

Biopharmaceutics And Physical Pharmacy Bps 307, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

Influence Of Ict Skills On The Utilization Of Electronic Information Resources (Eirs) Among Undergraduates Of Covenant University, Ota. Ogun State. South West Nigeria., Oludayo Babalola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study assessed the impact of ICT Skills on the utilization of electronic information resources in Covenant University by undergraduates. Libraries generally, are now investing greatly on electronic information resources and there is a great need to study the use of electronic information resources to justify the investment. On this background, this study set to investigate the influence of ICTS skills on use e-information resources by undergraduates of covenant university, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of this study includes undergraduates library users from 100 to 500 in Covenant University. …

Identifying The Trusted And Preferred Health Information Sources Of Rural Women Of Kangpokpi Area, Manipur, Florence Guite, P. Hangsing

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

To identify the trusted and preferred sources of health information among rural women, all women of four rural/remote villages around Kangpokpi town, namely, Haijang, South Changoubung, Chaljang, and Wakotphai are studied. The study has found that the most trusted and preferred source of health information of the rural women is found to be Community Health Centre (CHC). There is also a high preference and high level of trust in the Informal sources such as family members, Traditional Mid-wives, and friends.

Information Communication Technology (Ict) And The Future Of Library: A Review Of Related Literature, Chukwunaza N. Ekwelem Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries are created as an authenticated and authoritative parlance where knowledge of all human endeavor can be acquired, processed, preserved and made easily accessible by all irrespective of sex, status, religion, race or color. Its primary role is to meet the information need of its users and the society at large. These were achieved previously through conventional means of library services which includes the traditional means of acquiring, storing, retrieving, cataloguing and classification, circulation etc. of information. With the introduction of Information and communication technology library and information services have experienced unprecedented changes and transformation. This paper looked into conceptual …

Internet Use Among Faculty And Students Of College Libraries In Bangalore, India: A Study, Lokesha Naik, Kishore Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing the usage of the internet by the Bangalore University affiliated colleges’ faculty members and students for academic purposes. In this study tests the research framework using structural equation modelling. 167 faculty and 733 students from college libraries participated in this study. The findings of this study suggest that the attitude and perceived usefulness of the Internet significantly influence the behavioural intention of the users on using the internet for the general purposes. Again the study revealed that the perceived usefulness of the Internet is significantly influenced by the perceived …

Use Of Social Networking Sites Among Undergraduates: A Case Study Of Department Of Theater And Film Arts, Faculty Of Arts, University Of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, Victor Chuks Nwokedi Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the Usage Patterns of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) amongst Undergraduate Students of Department of Theater and Film Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos, Nigeria. The study was guided by nine objectives. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population was all the 348 First year Students in the Department of Theater and Film Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos. Since, the population (348) was manageable, there was no need for sampling. Hence, all the students were adopted in the research. The research instrument adopted was questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using frequency …

Data Discovery Paradigms: User Requirements And Recommendations For Data Repositories, Mingfang Wu, Fotis Psomopoulos, Siri Jodha Khalsa, Anita De Waard

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

As data repositories make more data openly available it becomes challenging for researchers to find what they need either from a repository or through web search engines. This study attempts to investigate data users’ requirements and the role that data repositories can play in supporting data discoverability by meeting those requirements. We collected 79 data discovery use cases (or data search scenarios), from which we derived nine functional requirements for data repositories through qualitative analysis. We then applied usability heuristic evaluation and expert review methods to identify best practices that data repositories can implement to meet each functional requirement. We …