Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Arts and Humanities Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 9 of 9

Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities

Reading Matters: What The Research Reveals About Reading, Libraries And Community, Catherine Sheldrick Ross, Lynne (E.F.) Mckechnie, Paulette Rothbauer Nov 2006

Reading Matters: What The Research Reveals About Reading, Libraries And Community, Catherine Sheldrick Ross, Lynne (E.F.) Mckechnie, Paulette Rothbauer

Paulette Rothbauer

Drawing upon data published in a variety of scholarly journals, monographs in education, cultural studies, media studies, and libraries and information studies, as well as their own research findings, these authors shatter some of the popular myths about reading and offer a cogent case for the library's vital role in the life of a reader. By providing a road map to research findings on reading, reader-response, audiences, genres, the value of popular culture, the social nature of reading, and the role of libraries in promoting literacy and reading, this guide offers a clear rationale for making pleasure reading a priority …


Spiritual Culture And The Theological Library: The Role Of The Princeton Theological Seminary Library In The Religious Life Of Theological Students In The Nineteenth Century, Michael J. Paulus Jr. Jun 2006

Spiritual Culture And The Theological Library: The Role Of The Princeton Theological Seminary Library In The Religious Life Of Theological Students In The Nineteenth Century, Michael J. Paulus Jr.

Michael J. Paulus, Jr.

No abstract provided.


History Of Iowa State, Tanya Zanish-Belcher, Michele Christian, Becky Jordan Apr 2006

History Of Iowa State, Tanya Zanish-Belcher, Michele Christian, Becky Jordan

Michele Christian

Iowa State University is a very special place, full of history. But what truly makes it unique is a rare combination of campus beauty, the opportunity to be a part of the land-grant experiment, and to create a progressive and inventive spirit that we call the Cyclone experience. Appreciate what we have here, for it is indeed, one of a kind.


The Records Of The Federal Reserve Board Of Governors In The National Archives Of The United States, Gary Richardson Mar 2006

The Records Of The Federal Reserve Board Of Governors In The National Archives Of The United States, Gary Richardson

Gary Richardson

The archives of the Federal Reserve System are found in Record Group 82 at the National Archives of the United States. This article describes the materials available in that record group and ways to locate useful documents. Section i provides a brief history of the Federal Reserve; it describes the organization of the institution and how it changed over time. The focus is on issues important for understanding the types of documents that may or will not be found in the archives. Section ii describes the process by which the documents were generated and preserved. Section iii provides a broad …


Computer Skills, Gender, And Technostress In Higher Education, Sonya Shepherd Dec 2005

Computer Skills, Gender, And Technostress In Higher Education, Sonya Shepherd

Sonya S. Gaither

The creation of computer software and hardware, telecommunications, databases, and the Internet has affected society as a whole, and particularly higher education by giving people new productivity options and changing the way they work (Hulbert, 1998). In the so-called “information age” the increasing use of technology has become the driving force in the way people work, learn, and play (Drake, 2000). As this force evolves, the people using technology change also (Nelson, 1990). Adapting to technology is not simple. Some people tend to embrace change while others resist change (Wolski & Jackson, 1999). Before making a decision on whether to …


Postcards From The Edge: Reference & Instruction For Film Studies [Presentation File], Nedda Ahmed Dec 2005

Postcards From The Edge: Reference & Instruction For Film Studies [Presentation File], Nedda Ahmed

Nedda H Ahmed

No abstract provided.


Postcards From The Edge: Reference & Instruction For Film Studies [Resource List File], Nedda Ahmed Dec 2005

Postcards From The Edge: Reference & Instruction For Film Studies [Resource List File], Nedda Ahmed

Nedda H Ahmed

No abstract provided.


Sources: Encyclopedia Of The Documentary Film (Review), Robin L. Imhof Dec 2005

Sources: Encyclopedia Of The Documentary Film (Review), Robin L. Imhof

Robin L. Imhof

No abstract provided.


And This Is Life Eternal - Low Voice, Keith D. Rowley Dec 2005

And This Is Life Eternal - Low Voice, Keith D. Rowley

Keith D Rowley

Sacred song for low voice with text from John 17:1-3.