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Academic Libraries During The Covid-19 In The Higher Education Institutions: A Case Of Supporting Role To An Online Academic Activities, Basharat Ali, Nazia Malik, Rustum Ali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article has been designed to study the role of academic libraries and online academic activities among students during the COVID-19 in higher education institutions. The outbreak spread from Wuhan city of China and placed online learning as well as hybrid modes of academic activities around the globe. A quantitative study design has been used to conduct an online cross-sectional survey in two public sector universities in the Punjab province. A sample of 1058 university students enrolled in BS programs out of 1820 participated through a classified random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire pretested from 30 students was used …

Custodian Of The Jewish History & Heritage: An Account Of National Library Of Israel, Qurat Ul Ain Ul Ain Bashir Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The National Library of Israel (NLI), located in Jerusalem, has been dedicated to the preservation of Jewish and Israeli culture, history and heritage for over 128 years. The edifice stores valuable ancient Jewish history treasures and continues to add thousands to its collection each year. The NLI has a significant impact on the lives of Jews in Israel and around the world. Millions of documents are undergoing the digital conservation, processing, and scanning process to preserve the cultural DNA of heritage. Books, manuscripts, maps, audio and archival material, and a reference section of rare collections are all means in which …

Social Inclusion-Based Library Transformation Program, Enjela Pratiwi, Heriyanto Heriyanto

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries improve a country’s society quality through development, change, as well as science and technology. The Indonesian National Library has adopted social inclusion-based library services to improve society’s quality of life through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program. Therefore, this research aimed to examine the social inclusion-based library transformation program implementation in Indonesia. Qualitative methods were used with data collected through semi-structured interviews and documentation. The data were analysed by the thematic analysis technique, which identifies patterns of research phenomena and involved three themes, including program concept, strategy, and targets. Furthermore, the program concept explains the basis of the Social …

Knowledge Management In Islamic Bank, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Hendri Tanjung, Meri Indri Hapsari, Dwi Purwoko

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge management is an activity that stores, disseminates, uses, and develops knowledge within the organization to increase its ability to grow and survive. The importance of knowledge management in the context of Islamic banking is expected to increase the organization's ability to create new products, services, and systems that can be continuously adapted to current conditions but are still based on the principles and philosophy of the bank itself. Organizational culture is an essential factor in building and strengthening knowledge management in organizations. This study aims to find out the development map and trend of Knowledge Management in Islamic Banks …

Analysis Of Information Communication Technology Competencies Among Distance Learning Students Of Kuvempu University: A Study, Veena Naik G, Shivalingaiah D Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the Information Communication Technology competencies among distance learners. Structured questionnaire was prepared and administered to the various disciplines, namely the Social Sciences, Science/Technology, and Commerce/Management. 1650 questionnaires were distributed and 1435 completely filled questionnaires were received obtaining a response rate of 87.0 %.It was found that, 1377 majority (95.9%) of the respondents use the Smart Phone,because it has maximum mobility and convenience, 1244(86.7%) of them opined ICT facilitate Communicating with many simultaneously, Quick Response with 1090(76.0%) response, Time saving with 1064 (74.1%) response, Learning from others contribution with 960(66.9%) response. majority 1086(75.7%)users …

Students’ Perceptions Of Information Literacy At Two South African Universities, Mathew Moyo, Ezra Ondari Okemwa Prof

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study was to find out students’ perceptions of the information literacy intervention programme at two Universities in a developing country. The study adopted a survey research method in which both questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used to gather data about how students perceived information literacy in relation to its contribution to improved academic performance. Results show that students perceived information literacy as very relevant to their academic success. The respondents indicated that they gain skills on how to find and use information in all formats to address their day to day assignments. This study reveals the …

Veterinary Medicine Students' Use Of Library Resources And Access To Scientific Papers, Noel W. Cabfilan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper aims to determine the satisfaction level of DVM students of Benguet State University with the resources of the Veterinary Medicine Library and their usage of these resources. It also aims to determine students' access to and utilization of scientific papers.

A structured survey was adapted to gather data from fifty-seven (57) 2021 graduating DVM students. Data were interpreted using frequency count, percentage, ranking, and mean.

The study confirms that the resources of the Veterinary Medicine library fulfill the academic needs of DVM students of Benguet State University. A strong need to enhance Internet connectivity in the library was …

Leveraging Digital Infopreneurship For Financial Well-Being Of Academic Librarians: The Nigerian Perspective, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Aishatu Ibrahim Suleiman, Musbau Olajire Ayodele

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study sought to conceptualize the application of digital infopreneurship to academic librarians' financial well-being in Nigeria. The study used current and relevant articles in Scopus indexed journals, including journals relating to region of study. The study revealed that academic librarians should be able to choosing a niche, outlining message, crafting a brand, building a platform, creating income sources, developing a sales funnel, and pursuing excellence to be successful in any digital infopreneurial project. The study concluded that academic librarians should continue reinventing and strategizing through digital infopreneurship to position themselves for increased income, financial security and visibility. The study …

Users’ Perceptions Of E-Libraries In Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus Assistant Professor (Dlisc), Naila Shams Ul-Haq

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study employed a quantitative research approach to explore users’ perceptions of e-libraries established under the Punjab E-Library Project (PELP) in Punjab, Pakistan. On the basis of the literature review, a questionnaire was developed to gather necessary data for addressing the research questions. The quantitative data was collected from users of four e-libraries by employing the convenience sampling technique. The findings indicate that the majority of the respondents used e-libraries to gain benefit from their resources and services. The respondents used various electronic gadgets, such as desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets to access and use resources and services of …

A Survey On Reading Habit Of Law Students In Tamil Nadu During Covid-19: A Case Study, Suresh N, S Thanuskodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The COVID-19 pandemic in India is a part of a worldwide pandemic, on 24 March 2020, the Government of India has announced a nationwide lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the day-to-day activities particularly has created the largest disruption of education systems in India. This study has examined the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the reading habit of Law Students in Tamil Nadu.A descriptive survey method was adopted andan online web-based questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The total response collected for the study is 464 and 65.52% of respondents are female. It was found that there …

A Study On The Application Of Information And Communication Technology In The University Libraries Of North-Central Nigeria., Abdullahi Bala Bala Shehu, K.P. Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

University Libraries Provides the information resources and services to meet the user information requirements, however, ICT has changed the way Information services and Knowledge is delivered especially in the recent dispensation, there is a dearth need for Libraries especially University libraries to apply ICT to their daily routine functions and changed the old method of information delivery to users with the present generations of clienteles been tech servy, the need for ICT based Services, Resources and Products is a Necessity. This study Investigates the application, availability of ICT-based Services, Resources, and Products, the Researchers Employed a structured Interview distributed to …

Naccs Familia, Knowledge & Activismo: Contemplations From A Past Chair, Karleen M. Pendleton Jimenez

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Toward A New Chicanidad: New Tribalism, Environmental Justice, And China, Alejandro Ollin Prado

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Part Three: A Field For The Twenty-First Century: Toward A Global And Intersectional A Scholar-Activism: The Campaign For Decent Housing: Black And Latino Coalition Building In Durham, North Carolina, Elizabeth Barahona

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Conceptualizing Academic Putería: A Critical Reflection Of The Waps, Daps, And Flops, Tess Pantoja Perez, Olga Estrada

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Pandemic Pivoting Within Academia And Activism: An Exploration Of New Forms Of Classroom Pedagogies And Latinx/Chicanx Scholarship, Margaret Cantu-Sanchez

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Self/Other, Other/Self: Conocimiento As Pedagogical Practice, Gabriella Sanchez, Jesus Jaime-Diaz, Josie Méndez Negrete

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Part Two: Los Relatos De La Vida: Paths To Conocimiento Chisme Save Lives: Chisme, And #Metoo As Storytelling Interventions In Sexual Violence, Amanda Tovar

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Plenary Address: Retrospective: Shifting And Shaping Lesbian/Queer Space Within Naccs, Rusty V. Barceló

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Plenary Address: Naccs Vs. Colorado’S Anti-Glb Amendment 2, 1992, Luis Torres

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Part One: Building A National Scholar-Activist Organization - Chair Welcome, Roberto D. Hernández

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Introduction Deep Roots, Rich Legacies: Honoring Fifty Years Of Scholar-Activism, L Heidenreich

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Defining Sex: Revisiting Bostock V. Clayton County Two Years Later, Laura Kerharo

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

LGBT rights in the United States have come a long way in the past few decades. Cases such as Lawrence v. Texas and Obergefell v. Hodges have shown the critical role of the Supreme Court in attaining equality for LGBT people. Bostock v. Clayton County is the latest case of this kind. Bostock firmly established that workplace discrimination based on gay or transgender status was forbidden under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This essay examines the case’s majority opinion—written by conservative Justice Gorsuch—and Justice Kavanagh’s dissent. It establishes that Justice Gorsuch used a living textualism approach …

Cognitive And Other Types Of Biases Affecting Forensic Evidence: Research Analysis And Expert Conclusions, Sukhmanpreet Kaur

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

This paper identifies the issue of cognitive bias, with emphasis on confirmation bias, and its implications within the forensic science field. Biased thinking or processing of forensic evidence can have significant effects on an investigation process. The literature analyzed discusses the consequences of providing contextual or irrelevant ancillary information to forensic experts. Following this discussion, the opinions held by forensic professionals with regards to confirmation bias and erroneous conclusions will likewise be evaluated. It is important that the forensic science field continues to listen to its experts in order to develop solutions for dealing with and preventing instances of confirmation …

The Role Of Diversity & Social Issues In Healthcare, Denise Dawkins

Faculty Learning Communities

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Sjsu Erfa News, Winter 2022, San Jose State University, Emeritus And Retired Faculty Association

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association (ERFA) Newsletter

Volume 36, No 2

Justice In Hybrid-Democracy: Blood Feuds And Albania Post Communism, Isabella Mahan

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

In 1991, Albania shifted from severe communist rule to a regime claiming to be democratic. However, to this day, Albania maintains undemocratic elements. This paper analyzes the impact of hybrid state capacity in the context of state-led justice and the implications for citizen compliance. Albanian culture possesses a deep history of reliance on Kanun and traditional justice in conjunction with the state's inconsistency and unreliability. It further establishes the disconnect between people and the state. Despite attempts to progress towards modernity, traditions of blood feuds reemerged with the movement away from communism. The failure to properly transition from authoritarianism to …

50 Years Of Activist Scholarship Selected Proceedings Of The 2022 Meeting Of The National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies, L Heidenreich, Eddy Francisco Alvarez, Jennifer Mata, Isabel Millán

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Library Gateway, Spring 2022, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

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The Lasting Impact Of Deinstitutionalization: Policing And The Mental Health Crisis, Ruqayyah Sorathia

Themis: Research Journal of Justice Studies and Forensic Science

Society is combating the detrimental effects of the deinstitutionalization policy, which transferred the treatment of mentally ill patients from state-run psychiatric hospitals to community-run psychiatric facilities. These patients frequently fall into relapses and are more likely to experience risky encounters with law enforcement officials who have no formal training in dealing with them. The paper analyzes the criminalization of mentally ill people, many with substance abuse and alcohol addictions, receiving treatment in jails and state prisons. Incarcerating people with mental illness, though reducing the homeless population from the street and disturbances faced by the public, still does not address the …