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Information Outlook, October/November 2010, Special Libraries Association Nov 2010

Information Outlook, October/November 2010, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2010

Volume 14, Issue 7


Spartan Daily November 1, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2010

Spartan Daily November 1, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 34


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

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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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.


Reliability Centered Maintenance: A Case Study Of Railway Transit Maintenance To Achieve Optimal Performance, Mti Report 10-06, Felix A. Marten Jr. Nov 2010

Reliability Centered Maintenance: A Case Study Of Railway Transit Maintenance To Achieve Optimal Performance, Mti Report 10-06, Felix A. Marten Jr.

Mineta Transportation Institute

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to identify the types of obstacles and patterns experienced by a single heavy rail transit agency located in North America that embedded a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Process. The outcome of the RCM process also examined the impact of RCM on availability, reliability, and safety of rolling stock. This qualitative study interviewed managers (10 cases), and non-managers (10 cases) at the transit agency obtain data. The data may serve to help rail transit leaders determine future strategic directions that would improve this industry. Despite the RCM record in other fields, it has …


Suicides On Commuter Rail In California: Possible Patterns — A Case Study, Research Report 10-05, Jan L. Botha, Kristina A. Elmasu, Philip J. Leitzell Nov 2010

Suicides On Commuter Rail In California: Possible Patterns — A Case Study, Research Report 10-05, Jan L. Botha, Kristina A. Elmasu, Philip J. Leitzell

Mineta Transportation Institute

Suicides on rail systems constitute a significant social concern. Reports in local media, whether in newspapers, television, or radio, have brought awareness to this very sensitive and personal subject. This is also true for the San Francisco Bay Area. These events also cause severe trauma for the train operators and staff of the system as well as disruption and cost to society. The overall objective of this project was to conduct a pilot study to identify possible patterns in suicides associated with urban commuter rail systems in California. The Caltrain commuter rail system in the San Francisco Bay Area was …


Turning Over A New Leaf: The Start Of An Electric Vehicle Revolution, Symposium Report S-09-08, Mti Nov 2010

Turning Over A New Leaf: The Start Of An Electric Vehicle Revolution, Symposium Report S-09-08, Mti

Mineta Transportation Institute

Environmental legislation and public interest in reducing automobile emissions have generated increased efforts to develop and market electrically powered vehicles. But long-distance driving and limited infrastructure for recharging pose serious challenges. What is the industry doing to overcome these limitations? Are electric vehicles a viable solution? On May 18, 2010, the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), along with the the U.S. Department of Transportation, Caltrans, and other sponsors and co-sponsors, hosted a panel of experts to address the environmental impact, engineering, and market acceptance of electric vehicles, and the infrastructure needed to keep them viable. Discussion centered around the need for …


Spartan Daily October 28, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2010

Spartan Daily October 28, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 33


Spartan Daily October 27, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2010

Spartan Daily October 27, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 32


Spartan Daily October 26, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2010

Spartan Daily October 26, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 31


The Impact Of The Information Society On The Library And Information Science Profession, Obiora Nwosu, Esoswo F. Ogbomo Oct 2010

The Impact Of The Information Society On The Library And Information Science Profession, Obiora Nwosu, Esoswo F. Ogbomo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article considers the economic, political, social and ethical aspects of the Information Society, particularly as it affects developing nations. Training, governance, the role of women, and the implementation of ICTs are considered.


A Comparative Study Of Captioned Video And Face-To-Face Instruction In Library Instruction For Secondary School Students With Hearing Impairment, Morayo Ibironke Atinmo, Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi Oct 2010

A Comparative Study Of Captioned Video And Face-To-Face Instruction In Library Instruction For Secondary School Students With Hearing Impairment, Morayo Ibironke Atinmo, Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study compared the effects of captioned video instruction and face-to-face instruction on library use instruction of secondary school students with hearing impairment. This study adopted the quasi-experimental pre-test, post -test control group design. This study employed two treatment groups comprising captioned video instruction group and face to face instruction group as well as a control group. Two research instruments, Library Use Instruction Test and Library Practical Use Checklist were used as data collection tools. The study concluded that both instructional strategies are effective in giving library instructions to persons with hearing impairment


Scientific Research In Librarianship: A Panacea For Library Development In Nigeria, Tony I. Obaseki, Salisu Dasuki Ibrahim, Julliet N. Momoh Oct 2010

Scientific Research In Librarianship: A Panacea For Library Development In Nigeria, Tony I. Obaseki, Salisu Dasuki Ibrahim, Julliet N. Momoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper critically examines the issue of research in librarianship and how the dearth of scientific research in the field affects its development in Nigeria. Problems such as lack of government support and interest in the profession, lack of research-minded librarians, etc., are responsible for the lack of scientific research in the profession. The result is the lack of popularity of the profession. Solutions for improving the adequacy of research techniques in librarianship are offered.


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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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 …


Bibliometric Analysis Of The Journal Library Philosophy And Practice From 2005-2009, S. Thanuskodi Oct 2010

Bibliometric Analysis Of The Journal Library Philosophy And Practice From 2005-2009, S. Thanuskodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is a bibliometric analysis of articles and references in Library Philosophy and Practice from 2005 to 2009. The analysis covers the number of articles, authorship patterns, subject distribution of articles, average number of references per article, forms of documents cited, year-wise distribution of cited journals, rank list of journals, etc. Strong and weak points are discussed, as the basis for improvement and development.


The Impact Of The Information Society On The Library And Information Science Profession, Obiora Nwosu, Esoswo F. Ogbomo Oct 2010

The Impact Of The Information Society On The Library And Information Science Profession, Obiora Nwosu, Esoswo F. Ogbomo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article considers the economic, political, social and ethical aspects of the Information Society, particularly as it affects developing nations. Training, governance, the role of women, and the implementation of ICTs are considered.


Spartan Daily October 25, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2010

Spartan Daily October 25, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 30


Spartan Daily October 21, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2010

Spartan Daily October 21, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 29


Spartan Daily October 20, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2010

Spartan Daily October 20, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 28


The Role Of Effective Communication In Enhancement Of Library Services: An Overview Of Delta State University Library, Abraka, Daniel Emojorho Oct 2010

The Role Of Effective Communication In Enhancement Of Library Services: An Overview Of Delta State University Library, Abraka, Daniel Emojorho

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study evaluated the effectiveness of communication in enhancement of library services at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. An ex-post-facto descriptive research design was adopted. A questionnaire was used to collect data, and frequency distribution and percentages were used to analyze it. The findings revealed that effective communication enhanced library services. There was a contrary view on the use of oral communication. While library staff applauded the use of oral communication in library operations, most users said it does not encourage research. The low level of ICT usage was also observed. As a result of these findings, recommendations were made.


Personal And Socio-Economic Determinants Of Agricultural Information Use By Farmers In The Agricultural Development Programme (Adp) Zones Of Imo State, Nigeria, Umunna Nnaemeka Opara Oct 2010

Personal And Socio-Economic Determinants Of Agricultural Information Use By Farmers In The Agricultural Development Programme (Adp) Zones Of Imo State, Nigeria, Umunna Nnaemeka Opara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the influence of farmers’ personal and socio-economic characteristics on their use of agricultural information provided by the Imo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Nigeria. An ex-post facto research design was used for the study. Stratified proportionate sampling technique was used to select a sample of 1,032 out of a total of 6,300 farmers across the existing 34 farm blocks and 63 farm cells in the three ADP zones of the state. A self-developed and structured questionnaire was used for data collection. A reliability co-efficient of 0.83 was obtained for the instrument using the Crumbach alpha. Two hypotheses …


Perceptions Of A Profession: Librarians And Stereotypes In Online Videos, Ramirose Ilene Attebury Oct 2010

Perceptions Of A Profession: Librarians And Stereotypes In Online Videos, Ramirose Ilene Attebury

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In an article investigating how librarians are depicted in the mass media, Maura Seale identifies five categories into which the majority of representations fall: the old maid, the policeman, the parody, the inept librarian, and the hero/ine. Unlike prior representations of librarians in mass media, however, which have been largely controlled by non-librarians, the increased opportunities for amateur video distribution on sites like YouTube have allowed librarians themselves to decide how they are portrayed. This article considers online videos in the context of theories about stereotypes, and it discusses the effects of parody in shaping perceptions of the librarian profession. …


A Framework For Information Policies With Examples From The United States, Donald O. Case Oct 2010

A Framework For Information Policies With Examples From The United States, Donald O. Case

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article discusses the meaning of the term "policy," along with general aspects of policies that might apply to many nations. Of particular concern is the placement of library- and information-oriented policies within a larger context. Literature on information policy is reviewed with the goal of devising a framework for discussing the national goals of policy. Examples from the United States are used to illustrate policy-making. Finally, some trends affecting policy are examined.


Lack Of Ict Infrastructure As A Barrier To Resource Sharing In Nigerian Libraries, Efe Francis Ejedafiru Oct 2010

Lack Of Ict Infrastructure As A Barrier To Resource Sharing In Nigerian Libraries, Efe Francis Ejedafiru

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The emergence of information communication technology (ICT) has revolutionized the academic library and academic world. ICT is paving way for progress in resource sharing and research. Nigerian libraries are having trouble meeting the needs of users, because of a poor economy and lack of ICT infrastructure. This article reports on a survey of ICT infrastructure in academic libraries in Nigeria and makes recommendations for improvement.


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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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 …


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

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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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. …


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

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

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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.


Model Development As A Research Tool: An Example Of Pak-Nisea, Farzana Shafique, Khalid Mahmood Oct 2010

Model Development As A Research Tool: An Example Of Pak-Nisea, Farzana Shafique, Khalid Mahmood

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study consists of two parts. The first briefly highlights the research methods used in library and information science (LIS). It identifies model development as an effective research method for LIS research. It also reviews different aspects of models and their use in LIS research in Pakistan. The second part illustrates an example of a draft model entitled “PAK-NISEA” recently proposed for a PhD project. Related issues of the proposed model, i.e. rationale, objectives, research methodology, data collection process, important characteristics of PAK-NISEA, are also discussed.


The Effect Of Library Use Education As A Course On Library Patronage: A Case Study Of Lautech Library, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, T.A. Ogunmodede, E.N. Emeahara Oct 2010

The Effect Of Library Use Education As A Course On Library Patronage: A Case Study Of Lautech Library, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, T.A. Ogunmodede, E.N. Emeahara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study attempts to appraise the effect of library use education as a course of study on library patronage by the undergraduates in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. The essence of education, formal or informal, is the ability of the learner to put learning to practical use. Hence, the knowledge acquired must be reflected in the life of the learner. The study also attempts to reveal the relevance of library use education as a course of study to the students, the extent of use of library resources and services, the user/staff interaction and the students' assessment of the method, …


Automation In Two Nigerian University Libraries, A.M. Adegbore Oct 2010

Automation In Two Nigerian University Libraries, A.M. Adegbore

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article examines the automation procedure in two Nigerian university libraries, the 'Nimbe Adedipe Library of University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (a federal university) and the Main Library of Olabisi Onabanjo University (a state university). Interview checklist and a questionnaire were used as research instruments. The interview checklist was designed to get information concerning the automation procedure in the two universities and was administered on the University Librarian (UL) of 'Nimbe Adedipe Library and the Head of the Multimedia Resources Centre of the Main Library of Olabisi Onabanjo University. A total of 200 questionnaires were administered to 100 students each from …


Access To Agricultural Information By Fish Farmers In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria, Margaret U. Ogboma Oct 2010

Access To Agricultural Information By Fish Farmers In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria, Margaret U. Ogboma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines challenges of access to agricultural information by fish farmers in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The survey research design was employed. 100 fish farmers from Bayelsa and Delta States in Nigeria, served as population for the study. The questionnaire, personal observation, and oral interview were the instruments used in data collection. The study revealed that there is availability of relevant agricultural information for fish farmers, with a corresponding difficulty in accessing such information. Factors impeding access to agricultural information include inadequate agricultural extension officers and insufficient use of media, among others. The study recommends that agricultural information …