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Open Access, Institutional Repositories, And Scholarly Publishing: The Role Of Librarians In South Eastern Nigeria, M. O. Okoye, A. N. Ejikeme Feb 2011

Open Access, Institutional Repositories, And Scholarly Publishing: The Role Of Librarians In South Eastern Nigeria, M. O. Okoye, A. N. Ejikeme

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The study explored the extent of open access, institutional repositories, and scholarly publishing of academic librarians. Population of the study was 67. It comprised academic librarians in University of Nigeria (50), Enugu State University of Technology (6), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (6), and Anambra State University (5). 52 (77. 61%) copies of the questionnaire were returned and 45 (86.54%) were found usable. Data were collected by a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire contained 38 questions which were divided into six sections. Responses from respondents were analyzed using percentages and mean scores. Findings of the study showed that librarians were aware …

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The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri Feb 2011

The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri

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This paper investigated the professional visibility of Nigerian library association (NLA). The descriptive survey method was adopted for this study. Data collected and analyzed was based on 200 non-librarians in Abia state and 25 librarians who are registered members of NLA in the Abia state chapter. 68.5% of the non-librarians whose knowledge of NLA was explored have not heard or know of NLA, while 76% of the librarians, whose opinions were gathered, agreed that NLA is not visible in Nigeria. Tables 4 and 5 in the paper contain the reasons given by librarians as to why NLA is not visible …

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The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri Feb 2011

The Professional Visibility Of The Nigerian Library Association: A Report Of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu, Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri

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This paper investigated the professional visibility of Nigerian library association (NLA). The descriptive survey method was adopted for this study. Data collected and analyzed was based on 200 non-librarians in Abia state and 25 librarians who are registered members of NLA in the Abia state chapter. 68.5% of the non-librarians whose knowledge of NLA was explored have not heard or know of NLA, while 76% of the librarians, whose opinions were gathered, agreed that NLA is not visible in Nigeria. Tables 4 and 5 in the paper contain the reasons given by librarians as to why NLA is not visible …

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Recognition Of Library Terms And Concepts By Undergraduate Students, Lydia Ola Adedibu, Isaac Olugbenga Ajala Jan 2011

Recognition Of Library Terms And Concepts By Undergraduate Students, Lydia Ola Adedibu, Isaac Olugbenga Ajala

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The study investigated the recognition of library terms and concepts used by undergraduate students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology students, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. 2,039 questionnaires were analysed. Four hypotheses were tested using Analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study revealed that the variables; age, gender, use of library, visitation to library, educational level, and familiarity with library before admission into the university were all significantly positive (P<0.01) thus influencing the extent of awareness of the respondents to the library terms, and concepts. Various recommendations such as librarians to always try to define terms, concepts, and jargon used for the first time, request for feedbacks from students either monthly, quarterly or bi-annually, and try to make access and retrieval of library resources more efficient and user friendly by using the language that users understand.

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Computer And Internet Facilities Use In Distance Education: A Survey Of Sandwich Students Of University Of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Samson Oyeniyi Akande Jan 2011

Computer And Internet Facilities Use In Distance Education: A Survey Of Sandwich Students Of University Of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Samson Oyeniyi Akande

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Education is an agent of transformation and change. Many people who cannot afford traditional educational delivery have opted for distance education.Distance education emphasizes electronic communications and use of ICT facilities, but few studies have been conducted to investigate the level of use of computer and Internet facilities by sandwich students in Nigerian universities. "Sandwich students" take an extra year to complete their degrees. The extra year is spent gaining relevant work experience.This study investigates the extent to which the sandwich students make use of computer and Internet facilities for their programme using the University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, as a case …

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Library Resources And Services Of Engineering Colleges In Karnataka, B. U. Kannappanavar, K. V. Manjunatha Jan 2011

Library Resources And Services Of Engineering Colleges In Karnataka, B. U. Kannappanavar, K. V. Manjunatha

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This paper highlights the issues concerning library resources and services in the engineering college libraries in Karnataka. The study found that a majority of the colleges are managed by the private institutions. Nearly all are understaffed. Very few college libraries are functioning in a independent library buildings. Most have good collections of books, while journal collections vary. Most provide an array of library services.

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Comparative Analysis Of Research Output Of Federal Universities In Southern Nigeria, Victoria N. Okafor Jan 2011

Comparative Analysis Of Research Output Of Federal Universities In Southern Nigeria, Victoria N. Okafor

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The study was carried out to compare the research output of academics in science and engineering faculties in southern Nigeria using bibliometric analysis. Descriptive survey method was used for the study. Through stratified random sampling six federal universities were selected out of 13 for the study. Two hundred and ninety-one academic staff with the rank of lecturer II and above were used for the study. The research output considered in this study was counting of journal articles and supervision of postgraduate students. The study showed that University of Benin had the highest publication of all the universities but mainly in …

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Indispensability Of Library Services To All Professions, C. O. Ajidahun Jan 2011

Indispensability Of Library Services To All Professions, C. O. Ajidahun

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Delivered at the Annual Lecture organised by the Nigerian Library Association, Ekiti State Chapter on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at the Conference Hall, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti.

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Book Availability And Performance Measure In An Academic Library: The Case Of The Walter Sisulu University (Wsu) Library, Mthatha Campus, Gbade A. Alabi Jan 2011

Book Availability And Performance Measure In An Academic Library: The Case Of The Walter Sisulu University (Wsu) Library, Mthatha Campus, Gbade A. Alabi

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This study evaluates the book availability as well as the performance measure of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Library and determines the levels of satisfaction among its users. Attention was focused on four parameters of performance measure, namely: Acquisition (Pa), Circulation (Pc), Users' performance at the catalogue and success in obtaining materials from the shelf (Pu), and, the Library administrative operation (Pm), all of which were independently measured. An overall availability rate of 33% was obtained for the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Library. This is rather low. This low availability level obtained was associated with the low circulation performance (Pc) …

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Information Needs Of Policy Makers In Nigeria: The Case Of Imo State Civil Service, Emmanuel U. Anyanwu, Enyinna Zander, Desmond Oparaku Jan 2011

Information Needs Of Policy Makers In Nigeria: The Case Of Imo State Civil Service, Emmanuel U. Anyanwu, Enyinna Zander, Desmond Oparaku

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A questionnaire was used to conduct a study of the information needs of policy makers/senior civil servants in Imo State Nigeria. Work activities and information needs of the policymakers were identified and resources of government libraries were evaluated. It was discovered that the government libraries are not adequate in all aspects. They are underfunded. The sources of information and factors affecting access to information needs were identified. Recommendations include the implementation of Information and Communication Technology.

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Internet-Based Resources And Services Among Librarians In Tamil Nadu, India, S. Dhanavandan, G. Saravanan, S. Mohamed Esmail, M. Nagarajan Jan 2011

Internet-Based Resources And Services Among Librarians In Tamil Nadu, India, S. Dhanavandan, G. Saravanan, S. Mohamed Esmail, M. Nagarajan

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This study examines the Internet use of library professionals in Tamil Nadu. Questionnaire, interviews, and observation were used to collect data. The data collected were analyzed and inferences made based on standard statistical methods. The finding of this study will assist Internet users in improving their knowledge and skills..

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The Use And Impact Of Electronic Resources At The University Of Lagos, Halima Sadia Egberongbe Jan 2011

The Use And Impact Of Electronic Resources At The University Of Lagos, Halima Sadia Egberongbe

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The paper examines the various electronic resources in University of Lagos, use and impact of electronic resources on productivity of end users.A questionnaire survey was used for data collection, and 82 out of a 100 were returned.The analysis of data collected covered awareness of electronic resources use of, impact of use of electronic resources on the academic productivity of respondents and problems faced by researchers while using electronic resources. The study found that the e-mail and Internet are the most used of the e-resources. There was a general indication that respondents did not receive adequate training in the use of …

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A Critical Examination Of Information And Communication Technology Policies: Effects On Library Services In Nigeria, Emmanuel E. Baro Jan 2011

A Critical Examination Of Information And Communication Technology Policies: Effects On Library Services In Nigeria, Emmanuel E. Baro

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Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have changed nations and their citizens across the world regardless of their political or socioeconomic systems. The paper critically examined the effectiveness of the various ICT policies in Nigeria, and their effect on library services. This study became imperative due to the fact that, nations like Nigeria need strong ICT policies that are fully implemented to change the nation and her citizenry. It is obvious that the various information and communication technology policies in Nigeria have not achieved the set objectives. This is because the policies are not fully implemented by the various …

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Ict And Collection Management In Public Libraries: A Survey Of South- South Of Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho Jan 2011

Ict And Collection Management In Public Libraries: A Survey Of South- South Of Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho

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The effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian public libraries was explored using a questionnaire was used to collect data. The research findings show that ICT improves public library services, but most libraries have not been digitized; hence, a considerable number of staff and users are not ICT-literate

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User Perception Of Library Services In Academic Institutions In The Southern Districts Of Tamil Nadu, India: A Case Study, C. Baskaran Jan 2011

User Perception Of Library Services In Academic Institutions In The Southern Districts Of Tamil Nadu, India: A Case Study, C. Baskaran

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This paper describes the perceptions of academic library users of library services. The study explored user preferences regarding the collection, services such as interlibrary loan, and Web browsing habits.

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Correlation Between Productivity And The Use Of The Library By Nigerian Agricultural Research Institute Research Officers, Lily Oluebube Ezeala, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi Nwalo Jan 2011

Correlation Between Productivity And The Use Of The Library By Nigerian Agricultural Research Institute Research Officers, Lily Oluebube Ezeala, Kenneth Ivo Ngozi Nwalo

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This study is an investigation of the role of agricultural research institutes’ libraries in Nigeria in the expeditious achievement of the overall goals and objectives of the parent institutions. The purpose of these institutes is to conduct research in various areas of agriculture to enhance agricultural production. Research results are published and also communicated to farmers through agricultural Extension. The research library is responsible for acquiring, organizing and disseminating information relevant to the mandate of the research institutes. Unfortunately, very few researchers patronize the library.

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Need For Content Reengineering Of The Medical Library And Information Science Curriculum In Iran, Vahideh Zarea Gavgani, Farhad Shokraneh, Ali Roshani Shiramin Jan 2011

Need For Content Reengineering Of The Medical Library And Information Science Curriculum In Iran, Vahideh Zarea Gavgani, Farhad Shokraneh, Ali Roshani Shiramin

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New approaches in medical education and practice such as Evidence-Based Medicine, Information Therapy, and Patient-Centered Healthcare require more reliable, timely and specialized information services. At the same time, the provision of information services in the environment of Web 2.0, medicine 2.0, library 2.0, and mobile computer technology require new skills on the part of librarians. Library and Information Science (LIS) education curricula have to be changed to meet the professional needs and skills required for librarians. The aim of this study is to find out whether the content of LIS academic courses offered by Iranian Medical LIS schools meet the …

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A Knowledge Centre For Ladakh, Tabasum Maqbool Jan 2011

A Knowledge Centre For Ladakh, Tabasum Maqbool

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This paper explores the idea of a Knowledge Centre in Ladakh with a view to improve the socioeconomic, educational, and cultural aspects of the region. It gives a detailed sketch of different characteristics of the regionin order to improve the lives of residents through knowledge and learning.

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Use Of Electronic Information Sources By Postgraduate Students In Nigeria: Influencing Factors, Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki, S. M. Asiru Jan 2011

Use Of Electronic Information Sources By Postgraduate Students In Nigeria: Influencing Factors, Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki, S. M. Asiru

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The study investigated the factors that influenced the use of electronic information sources by postgraduate students in six Universities in the South West, Nigeria. Questionnaire was the main research instrument used. 2500 copies of questionnaire were distributed and 2,187 copies were returned. The findings revealed that the factors that influenced the use of electronic information sources by respondents varied according to their program of study, the need to carry out researches to excel in their academic endeavour and versatility in the use of information technologies to search for information recommendations were made for the identified problems in the use of …

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Factors Affecting Student Use Of Information Technology: A Comparative Study Of Federal University Of Technology, Owerri And Niger Delta University, Amazoma, Joyce Chinyere Oyadonghan, Felix Mmanuoma Eke Jan 2011

Factors Affecting Student Use Of Information Technology: A Comparative Study Of Federal University Of Technology, Owerri And Niger Delta University, Amazoma, Joyce Chinyere Oyadonghan, Felix Mmanuoma Eke

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A survey of two universities in Nigeria explored the use of information technology by students. Registered student users of FUTO and NDU library make adequate use of IT resources. However the return of duly completed questionnaire shows that 500 level students of FUTO and 400 level of students of NDU uses the IT in the library more than other levels as shown in table 1. The use of photocopying machine ranked highest amongst the student of both University. But a similar study on the use of internet and electronic resources by Dental science students at Baba Farid university of health …

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Use Of The Internet In Government First Grade College Libraries In Bidar District, D. B. Patil Jan 2011

Use Of The Internet In Government First Grade College Libraries In Bidar District, D. B. Patil

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Internet has revolutionized the world of information. It is one of two technological innovations that have greatly influence the development of communication strategies and practices in both the general and the business communities of the world. The first was the invention of the printing press, Gutenberg’s invention served to democratize the possession and transmission of texts, made the production of books much easier and cheaper than the manuscript method it replaced. The Internet provides new horizons for the researcher. A potentially vast population of all kinds of individuals and groups may be more easily reached than ever before, across geographical …

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Use Of E-Resources And Ugc-Infonet Consortium By The Teachers And Research Scholars In Aligarh Muslim University, Md. Sohail, Md. Imran Ahmad Jan 2011

Use Of E-Resources And Ugc-Infonet Consortium By The Teachers And Research Scholars In Aligarh Muslim University, Md. Sohail, Md. Imran Ahmad

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Recent developments in Information Technology has changed the world. Libraries and Information Centers have embraced the new information technology more profoundly than many other fields and most of them are currently using electronic products and services. Mention about e-journal consortium. Assess the use of UGC-Infonet Consortium by the Teachers and Research Scholars in Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Conclude to implement the opinions and suggestions of the users for improving the system.

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Usage Of E-Resources In Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, With Special Reference To The Ugc-Infonet Digital Library Consortium, Suresh K. Chauhan, Prem Chand, Sarbjot Kaur Jan 2011

Usage Of E-Resources In Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, With Special Reference To The Ugc-Infonet Digital Library Consortium, Suresh K. Chauhan, Prem Chand, Sarbjot Kaur

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This paper accommodates international scenario of library consortia in the beginning and then shifted to Indian library consortia. UGC-Infonet Digital Library consortium scholarly information is being given free of cost to more than 150 universities. Himachal Pradesh University is one amongst the beneficiaries of this program. Electronic resources usage statistics of this university is analyzed to cater the shortcomings in the available e-resources facility. To describe the current status of Himachal Pradesh University with reference to usage of electronic resources which are being accessed under UGC-Infonet Digital Consortium. The study identifies the limitations and problems for low usage of e-resources …

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Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior: A Survey Of College Faculty At Bahawalpur, Shakeel A. Khan, Farzana Shafique Jan 2011

Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behavior: A Survey Of College Faculty At Bahawalpur, Shakeel A. Khan, Farzana Shafique

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The purpose of this paper is to determine the information needs and information-seeking behavior of college faculty (i.e. teachers and administrators) at Bahawalpur City. A survey was used for the study. The results of the study reveal that current services rendered by the college libraries are not fulfilling the information needs of college faculty to great extent. They search their personal collection in case of urgent need of information instead of visiting the library. Furthermore they mostly rely on informal sources of information. Information technology has affected their information seeking behavior and made information seeking process easier.

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Assessment Of Information Literacy Skills Among The Science Students Of Andhra University: A Survey, C Sasikala, V Dhanraju Nov 2010

Assessment Of Information Literacy Skills Among The Science Students Of Andhra University: A Survey, C Sasikala, V Dhanraju

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Abstract: Information literacy (IL) plays a prominent role in the knowledge based society; especially effective use of IT based services and collaborative learning in the various levels of the educational system. This paper presents the findings of a survey on the level of information skills among the students of higher education. The scope of the study covers various aspects like awareness about the use of library resources, both print and electronic; knowledge about various sources of information including Internet; familiarity with and use of information communication technologies and copyright and fair use of information etc.

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Survey Of Author Name Disambiguation: 2004 To 2010, Sarah Elliott Nov 2010

Survey Of Author Name Disambiguation: 2004 To 2010, Sarah Elliott

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Author name disambiguation methods continue to evolve and grow more sophisticated. This paper surveys a variety of manual and automatic approaches that have developed between 2004 and the beginning of 2010.

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On Boredom, Information Systems, And The Practice Of Good Reading, Alberto Salarelli Oct 2010

On Boredom, Information Systems, And The Practice Of Good Reading, Alberto Salarelli

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Boredom is one of most characteristic features of modern humans. In fact, the large amount of time available, due to the development of information systems, has made it possible to delegate various types of tasks to automatic machines. Traditionally, by boredom we mean a sort of defence mechanism used by humans against an excessive lack of stimuli which can lead to a progressive reduction in cerebral activity. Today, after the build up of systems which allow one to obtain great quantities of information from all parts of the world immediately, boredom seems to manifest itself as a symptom of “information …

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Library 2.0: Blogs, Wikis, And Rss To Serve The Library, Alessia Zanin-Yost Oct 2010

Library 2.0: Blogs, Wikis, And Rss To Serve The Library, Alessia Zanin-Yost

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Web 2.0 is made of written text but also images, movies, music, and sound, moving from textual information to multimedia. With Web 2.0, the user can create information, because of the availability of software that is cheap and easy to use. Wikis, Blogs and RSS are examples of how this new generation, as well as the older ones, uses these technologies to give, receive, and create information. This article offers an overview of three technologies, Blogs, Wikis, and RSS with examples of how they can be used within the scope of the library and reflects on whether it is worth …

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Chaucer, Books, And The Poetic Library, David C. Kupfer Oct 2010

Chaucer, Books, And The Poetic Library, David C. Kupfer

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Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1342 – 1400) is the great medieval inventor of words for the English language, words including “library.” He uses that term to represent a distinct spatial home that is organized with skill to find knowledge from the study of texts. A bibliophile himself, Chaucer celebrates the joys and trials of reading while overlooking the library as a substantive learning haven. The location where learning transpires is always secondary to the contents of the books themselves. The library is a documented medieval bedrock to education, even wisdom, but it is little more than a shadow in Chaucer’s poetry. …

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Academic Library Design: A Commons Or An Athenaeum, Willam T. Caniano Oct 2010

Academic Library Design: A Commons Or An Athenaeum, Willam T. Caniano

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Due to declining user statistics in the latter half of the 1990s, many academic libraries began to see a need to renovate their physical spaces. At present, two academic library designs dominate the renovation discussion, the Commons and the Athenaeum. This article will attempt to review each design as to their current success and their future viability.

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