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Development And Validation Of A Covid-19 Literacy Scale, Muhammad Asif Naveed, Rozeen Shaukat, Mumtaz Ali Anwar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research intended to develop and validate a Covid-19 Literacy Scale (CLS). This study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase items were generated based on an extensive literature review, public advisory platforms, and public service messages related to Covid-19. After that these statements were submitted to a panel of experts for content and face validity. While in the second phase, a cross-sectional survey was conducted using students of three university from the province of Punjab, Pakistan for construct validity and reliability. An online questionnaire was administered among students with permission from the concerned authorities. A total of …

Using The World Café Methodology To Support Community-Centric Research And Practice In Library And Information Science, Vanessa Kitzie, Jocelyn Pettigrew, Travis L. Wagner, Nick Vera

Faculty Publications

The World Café (TWC) methodology is a form of action research that develops collective knowledge among individuals and communities to address shared problems. TWC can complement LIS research and practice that is increasingly participatory and community centric. The potentials and pitfalls for TWC are illustrated by ongoing research examining public library service to LGBTQIA+ communities for health information. The authors used TWC in a community forum between LGBTQIA+ community leaders and librarians/paraprofessionals in [name removed for blind review]. Per TWC conventions, participants engaged in day-long rotating café-style table conversations that encouraged new ideas and collective dialog. Discussion centered on two …

Design And Implementation Of Competency Based Lis Pedagogy: An Experiential Approach With Dlis Centre At Rajagiri College Of Social Sciences (Autonomous) Kerala, India-A Case Study, Neethu Mohanan, Vijesh P V

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Utilization of collective manpower in an effective manner is the key to the success of every organization. LIS Students need to be more practical and trained with intensive and extensive knowledge about the use of IT, Communication as well as Soft skills. A competency-based pedagogy and interdisciplinary approach within the institutions can deal with all these. Pedagogy is the approach to learning, refers to the theory and practice of learning, and how this process influences the social, political and psychological development of learners. LIS schools have redesigned their teaching-learning techniques to a great extent to keep track of the latest …

Theft And Mutilation Of Library Resources In University Libraries Of India: A Study, Sandip J. Pathak Dr, Priyanki R. Vyas Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This paper makes a broad investigation on the libraries of universities in Gujarat, India. The paper features the job of library experts in checking book robbery, mutilation, vandalism, and planning strategy to control and beat the issue in scholastic libraries. This examination additionally explores the security challenges in the libraries of universities. The investigation expects to distinguish the causes and defenselessness of book burglary, mutilation and vandalism and the weakness of library arrangements and safety efforts.

Methodology: The examination depends on information got through the dispersion of survey in the colleges of Gujarat to know the present circumstance of …

Authorship Trends And Collaboration Pattern In The Neuroscience Literature In India During The Year 1989-2018: A Scientometric Study, Raghavan B K

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: The present paper analyses authorships trends and pattern of authorship in the field the of neuroscience

Objectives: The main objective of the study is to identify neuroscience publication form type, year wise distribution, Authorship pattern, to known the Measure of collaboration it will provide Collaborative Index (CI), Degree of Collaboration (DC), Collaboration Coefficient (CC) and Modified Collaborative Coefficient (MCC), to know the most prolific Authors in Neuroscience in India and top 20 journals and their rank based on the publication and India Collaborative with other Countries

Materials and Methods: The PubMed database has been used for obtaining required …

Reliability And Validity Of Scales Assessing Anxiety Associated With Information Related Tasks: A Systematic Review, Muhammad Asif Naveed, Sajjad Ullah Jan, Mumtaz Ali Anwar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research carried out a systematic review of the evidence of reliability and validity of scales available in studies reporting surveys of individuals to assess anxiety associated with information related tasks such as library anxiety, information seeking anxiety, and information anxiety. A systematic search using keywords ‘library anxiety’, ‘information anxiety’, 'information seeking anxiety', and 'information seeking' AND 'anxiety' was carried in Web of Science, Scopus, LISA, and LISTA to identify the relevant literature. This review included those studies reporting the use of any scale assessing information related anxiety, and published in the English language, and included all type of documents …

Pandemic! Pandemonium! Possibilities! Keep Calm And Carry On Strategies At Singapore Management University (Smu) Libraries, Rajendra Munoo, Zhenyan Li

Research Collection Library

No abstract provided.

Library News, Fall 2020, San Jose State University Library

Library News

No abstract provided.

Assessing Topical Homogeneity With Word Embedding And Distance Matrices, Jeffrey M. Stanton, Yisi Sang

School of Information Studies - Faculty Scholarship

Researchers from many fields have used statistical tools to make sense of large bodies of text. Many tools support quantitative analysis of documents within a corpus, but relatively few studies have examined statistical characteristics of whole corpora. Statistical summaries of whole corpora and comparisons between corpora have potential application in the analysis of topically organized applications such social media platforms. In this study, we created matrix representations of several corpora and examined several statistical tests to make comparisons between pairs of corpora with respect to the topical homogeneity of documents within each corpus. Results of three experiments suggested that a …

Issue 49, Beth Heldebrandt

NoteBooth

Harjo book focus of Big Read, COVID impacts, Library wins Bud May award, Post Amerikan project completed, Faculty Spotlight: Nan (Tina) Wang, Faculty Interview: Brad Tolppanen

“Of Course It’S There!”: Null Archives & Ohlone Representation In Scu’S Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection, Kelci Baughman Mcdowell, Erin M. Louthen

Staff publications, research, and presentations

In this panel on Intersectional Studies of Race, Ethnicity, Disability, and Indigeneity, Erin Louthen and Kelci Baughman McDowell position the Mission Santa Clara Manuscript Collection within the issues of indigenous representation in archives as it relates to the Ohlone in Santa Clara.

Advancing College Students’ Thesis Writing Ability: A Case Study Of An Online Library Instruction Course, Derek Stadler, Dianne Gordon Conyers

Publications and Research

The following case study adapted a library instruction course to support students’ ability to construct a thesis statement. Given at an urban junior college, the goal of the credit-bearing course is for students to acquire effective research strategies for finding reliable information and to develop information literacy skills. For this study, pedagogy divided thesis writing development over the course of several weeks in which students reviewed sample theses and the work of their peers, providing feedback to fellow students and revising their own work based on feedback from both students and instructors. The class section in this study utilized Blackboard …

One Step At A Time: A Case Study Of Incorporating Universal Design For Learning In Library Instruction, Samantha H. Peter, Kristina A. Clement

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Innovative Pedagogy (2018-2020 archives)

This paper introduces the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an inclusive pedagogical principle that works to make instruction accessible for all by incorporating different needs of learners into instructional design. This article provides a brief analysis of the literature on UDL within the field of academic libraries and focuses specifically on library instruction. The paper then concludes with a comprehensive case study of the authors’ journey to actively incorporate UDL into their information literacy instruction sessions over a two-semester period, including lessons learned throughout their process.

Research On The Status Of Academic Influence Of International Journal Papers Of Chinese Humanities And Social Sciences, Qing-Li Yuan

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]Studying the academic influence of humanities and social sciences interna-tional journal papers published by Chinese scholars can help us understand the development status and deficiencies of Chinese humanities and social sciences international journal papers，identify gaps with other countries in international journals of humanities and social sciences，and promote the prosperity of the humanities and social sciences.[Method/process]Based on the tools of Scopus，ESI and Scival，this article analyzes the publication、citation、subject competitiveness and prominent topics of humanities and social sciences international journal papers published by Chinese scholars.[Result/conclusion]The number of humanities and social sciences international journal papers published by Chinese scholars continues to increase，but in terms …

Fall 2020, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

In this issue...

• The Pfau Library Pivots to an Online Environment p. 1
• Welcome, Eric Milenkiewicz! p. 2
• Documenting the CSUSB COVID-19 Experience p. 2
• James Knight III Returns p. 3
• Guy Stoil Joins the Library Team p. 3
• Library Ambassador Program Continues to Grow p. 3
• Barbara Quarton to Retire this December p. 4
• Expanded Library Laptop Lending
• Program p. 5
• Faculty Workshops p. 5
• Oral History Project Update p. 6
• Library Secures VETI Award p. 6

Longitudinal Observations Of Expected And Actual Library Resource Usage And Barriers Experienced By Public Health Students, John Bourgeois

Library Faculty Publications

Objective: This longitudinal observational study explored relationships between actual and expected usage of library resources as well as anticipated and encountered barriers to that usage among public health affiliates over the course of a semester.

Methods: School of Public Health master’s degree students were sent questionnaires monthly throughout a semester that asked about usage of and barriers to library resources to examine changes over time.

Results: Most students utilized library resources less often than they predicted at the beginning of the semester and did not have accurate expectations about which library resources they would use. Although most students encountered no …

Workplace Information Needs Of Engineering And Technology Graduates: A Case Study On Two Continents, Margaret Phillips, Michael Fosmire, Marco Schirone, Christina Johansson, Frederick Berry

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

In this research category, work-in-progress study, the authors conducted eleven semi-structured interviews of employers (five from the United States and six from Sweden), in order to determine the information literacy skills and habits needed by engineering and technology graduates. The authors found similar information needs at both the Swedish and American corporations. They found that, while the core information literacy principles of identifying an information need, locating, accessing, evaluating, integrating, and documenting are valuable skills for students to have, they need to be translated to accommodate the socially constructed information landscapes of each corporation and the more fluid and subtle …

Delivering Library Services In A Time Of Crisis; Technological Higher Education Association Libraries Responding To Covid 19 From March August 2020., Mary Delaney, Johanna Archbold, Ann Cleary, Lorna Dodd, Patrick Doherty, Terry O'Brien, Jean Ricken, Margaret Waldron

Publications

This paper presents the experience of eight Irish academic libraries from the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) from March – August 2020 while delivering library services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents a snapshot of their experience at this time outlining the challenges faced by libraries in closing their doors and pivoting to delivering library services only. For much of this time library buildings were closed to students thereby making, study desks, group spaces, PCs, access to collections and to library staff at information desks unavailable. Instead library staff worked remotely directing students to the vast array of resources available …

Analysis Of Epidemic Situation Of New Coronavirus Pneumonia From The Perspective Of Intelligence Analysis, Xin Zhou, Yuan-Yuan Luan, Hao Wang, Dongbo Wang

Journal of Scientific Information Research

[Purpose/significance]The analysis of open source intelligence based on the theme of emergencies is of great significance not only for the effective control of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic and its spread，the protection of people's health and property safety，but also for social stability，economic development，and national security.Helps improve the speed and effectiveness of decision-making in relevant departments.[Method/process]The advent of the 5G era，has led to an increasing amount of data traffic on the network.More and more intelligence will be obtained from public information on the network.By introducing a competitive hypothesis analysis method（ACH），first research and judge the source of the new coronavirus，and then analyze …

Relevance Of Generational Cohorts In The Analysis Of Academic Library Usage, Laura D'Aveta, Thomas Sullivan, Tina Budzise-Weaver

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The literature surrounding student usage of academic libraries often relies upon generational cohort classifications when discussing patterns and preferences. We analyzed the most recent data available at [University] Libraries to determine whether any statistical significance could be attributed to these generational cohort classifications. We found that no significance could be attributed to generational cohorts that could not also be accounted for by other factors, bringing into question the importance of alleged generational differences when making decisions within academic library practice and policy.

Information Access Skills In Social Science Researchers: Assessment Of Competency, Rajesh Singh Dr., Shailendra Kumar Prof.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study assesses levels of Information Access Skills (IAS) in social science researchers at select central universities in Delhi. Questionnaire was used to collect relevant data on skills like information browsing, use of information search tools, and information search strategy consisting of natural language search, keyword search and Boolean search. The descriptive and inferential statistical tools like ANOVA, Post-hoc test using LSD were used to analyze and interpret the collected data. On the competency scale, a big total of 46.2% of researchers were found incompetent in IAS. Suggests measures to enhance the IAS levels of information privileged researchers.

An Assessment Of Demographic Factors As Predictors Of Career Commitment Of Librarians In Universities In Southern Nigeria., Mercy Arodovwe Igere Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Unwillingness and negative attitude of librarians was observed as a factor that hinders users from accessing information resources in most developing country libraries. This negative attitude could be associated with the demographic factors of the librarians hence this study investigated demographic factors as predictors of career commitment of librarians in South-South universities, Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study and three hypotheses were formulated at 0.05 level of significance using simple regression analysis. The research questions and hypotheses were analysed using inferential statistics such as simple regression analysis. The population comprised 197 librarians in universities of South-South, Nigeria. Questionnaire was …

Information Literacy Skills And The Use Of E-Library Resources Among Undergraduates In South-West Nigeria, Paul Adeoye Omosebi, Fehintoluwa E. Omosebi .

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is a correlational survey study which investigates information literacy skills and the use of E-library resources among business administration undergraduates in south-west Nigeria. A sample size of 900 respondents was used but 800 questionnaires were retrieved. The target population for the study comprised of undergraduate business administration students in private universities in Southwest Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was adopted for the purpose of this study. The questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection and was divided into three sections namely demographic characteristics, information literacy and use of e-library among students in the private universities …

Electronic Resources Updates - 2020 Q3, Sean Kennedy, Gregg Harris, Melanie Mcgurr

Electronic Resources Quarterly Updates

No abstract provided.

The Centrality Of Disclosure Decisions To The Illness Experience For Youth With Chronic Conditions: A Qualitative Study, Roberta Lynn Woodgate, Pauline Tennent, Sarah C. Barriage, Nicole Legras

Information Science Faculty Publications

The aim of this paper is to illuminate findings of disclosure experiences for youth living with chronic illness using a non-categorical approach. The findings were derived from a larger qualitative study framed by social constructivist grounded theory that sought to understand youth's involvement in healthcare decision-making in the context of chronic illness. Fifty-four youth participated in the study, ranging from 9 to 24 years. Three main themes representing the youth's perspectives and experiences of disclosing chronic illness were identified: (1) disclosure is central to the illness experience; (2) spectrum of disclosure; and (3) navigating others' reactions to disclosure. The findings …

Research Productivity Of Lis Women Faculty In India: A Bibliometric Study During 1988-2018, Jaba Moni Das, Lambodara Parabhoi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The current study conducted to quantify the research contribution of Library and Information Science (LIS) women faculty of India between 1988 and 2018. The study prepared an inclusive list of Indian universities offering LIS education by visiting its official websites individually and collected the names and other details of the LIS women faculties engaged in the teaching profession. The bibliographical data were extracted from the Scopus database during the year 1988-2018. Finally, a total of 146 research articles published by 38 LIS women faculty in India. The core findings of this study were the majority of research works published in …

Research Productivity Of Lis Women Faculty In India: A Bibliometric Study During 1988-2018, Jaba Moni Das, Lambodara Parabhoi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The current study conducted to quantify the research contribution of Library and Information Science (LIS) women faculty of India between 1988 and 2018. The study prepared an inclusive list of Indian universities offering LIS education by visiting its official websites individually and collected the names and other details of the LIS women faculties engaged in the teaching profession. The bibliographical data were extracted from the Scopus database during the year 1988-2018. Finally, a total of 146 research articles published by 38 LIS women faculty in India. The core findings of this study were the majority of research works published in …

Foundations Of Transgender Solidarity In Library Instruction, Amy Gilgan

Gleeson Library Faculty and Staff Research and Scholarship

This interactive workshop will provide an introduction to building inclusive library instruction for transgender and gender non-conforming students. Participants will ground themselves in an understanding of how their core values relate to trans* liberation and learn strategies for translating those values to the classroom. Through the lens of Jackson and Hardiman’s Social Identity Development Model (1997), participants will explore how sitting with discomfort and accountability increases capacity for trans* allyship.

Functional Search Problems Among Medline Databases, C. Sean Burns

Information Science Presentations

The National Library of Medicine's (NLM) MEDLINE database is the most important bibliographic database in the bio and related sciences. MEDLINE is freely accessible via the PubMed web interface, but NLM also licenses MEDLINE data to information service providers including EBSCOhost, ProQuest, Ovid, and Web of Science. The talk covers a longitudinal study of these five MEDLINE-based bibliographic database platforms. The goal of the study is to identify where and how these platforms differ when searched with semantically and logically equivalent search queries. The results have implications for literature searches, including systematic reviews.

Association Of Usage Of Online Journals With Impact Factors: A Descriptive Analytical Study, Jessy A, Mahabaleshwara Rao, Kalesh M. Karun, Shivananda Bhat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A case study of association between usage of online journals and their impact factors was conducted for the subscribed journals of the Health Sciences Library of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. The publisher-generated usage statistics were collected and tabulated for the period 2010-2015. The full text usage was considered as the criteria for identification of the extent of usage of online journals from different publishers. The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of these journals were retrieved in 2015 from Journal Citation Report to check whether association existed between the most used and the least used journals with their impact factor. …