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A Study Of The Use Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Tools By Librarians, S. Dhanavandan, Dr. S. Mohammed Esmail, Dr. V. Mani Aug 2008

A Study Of The Use Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Tools By Librarians, S. Dhanavandan, Dr. S. Mohammed Esmail, Dr. V. Mani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The world is undergoing a transition from a paper to a digital economy. It is essential for libraries in countries in the developing world to take part in this changing scene. Developing countries are being encouraged to invest in their national information infrastructure so that they can participate in knowledge-based development. Advances have brought many changes in libraries. Information and communication technology (ICT) has provided libraries with new opportunities to improve their resources and services. This study looks at the use of ICT tools by a population of library professionals in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, exploring the use …

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The Moral Sensitivity And Character Of Public Relations Students: A Preliminary Study, Mathew Cabot Aug 2008

The Moral Sensitivity And Character Of Public Relations Students: A Preliminary Study, Mathew Cabot

Faculty Publications

Public relations practitioners and academics have been exploring ethics models, revising ethics codes, holding ethics workshops, and building ethics curricula -- all in an attempt to address the ethical lapses that continue to occur in the profession. Little of this activity, however, has included research dealing with the moral development of public relations practitioners and its connection to ethics theories, codes, and instruction. Cabot (2004) explored the integration of moral development theories into applied professional ethics by introducing the Four-Component Model of moral functioning. By breaking moral functioning into the four components of sensitivity, judgment, motivation, and character, the FCM …

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Students' Perception Of The Impact Of User Education On The Use Of Reference Resources: An Iranian Experience, Mahdi Mohammadi, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam, Mehri Ezadi Yeganeh Aug 2008

Students' Perception Of The Impact Of User Education On The Use Of Reference Resources: An Iranian Experience, Mahdi Mohammadi, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam, Mehri Ezadi Yeganeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research examines students' familiarity with reference resources as well as the necessity of providing user education based on students' point of view. A sample of 351 students were given a questionnaire of 22 questions. Findings show that students find user education necessary and beneficial, and that students would like to see expert and professional librarians in the reference department.

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Information Outlook, August 2008, Special Libraries Association Aug 2008

Information Outlook, August 2008, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2008

Volume 12, Issue 8

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Noticias De Naccs, Vol. 37, No. 3, August 2008, National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies Aug 2008

Noticias De Naccs, Vol. 37, No. 3, August 2008, National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies

Noticias de NACCS Newsletter

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Lobbying For Human Rights: From The League Of Nations To The Equal Rights Amendment—The Case Of Florence Kitchelt, Connecticut Peace Activist And Feminist”, Danelle L. Moon Aug 2008

Lobbying For Human Rights: From The League Of Nations To The Equal Rights Amendment—The Case Of Florence Kitchelt, Connecticut Peace Activist And Feminist”, Danelle L. Moon

Faculty and Staff Publications

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Stigma Sentiments And Self-Meanings: Applying The Modified Labeling Theory To Juvenile Delinquents, James Lee, Amy Kroska, Nicole Carr Aug 2008

Stigma Sentiments And Self-Meanings: Applying The Modified Labeling Theory To Juvenile Delinquents, James Lee, Amy Kroska, Nicole Carr

Faculty Publications

We use “stigma sentiments” as a way to operationalize the stigma associated with a juvenile delinquency label. Stigma sentiments are the evaluation, potency, and activity (EPA) associated with the cultural category “a juvenile delinquent.” We find consistent support for the validity of the evaluation component as measures of these conceptions. Then we assess hypotheses derived from the modified labeling theory: we expect each stigma sentiment to be related positively to the corresponding dimension of self-identities among juvenile delinquents but unrelated to the corresponding dimension among non-delinquents. We find support for this hypothesis on the evaluation dimension. We also find two …

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Documenting Second Wave Feminism: Regional Collecting R/Evolutions, Session “Documenting A Revolution: Second Wave Feminism And Beyond!, Danelle L. Moon Aug 2008

Documenting Second Wave Feminism: Regional Collecting R/Evolutions, Session “Documenting A Revolution: Second Wave Feminism And Beyond!, Danelle L. Moon

Faculty and Staff Publications

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Issues Of Book Acquisition In University Libraries: A Case Study Of Pakistan, Kanwal Ameen Jul 2008

Issues Of Book Acquisition In University Libraries: A Case Study Of Pakistan, Kanwal Ameen

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This mixed methods study used a survey and interviews to explore acquisitions issues in university libraries in Pakistan. The study found that most respondents were still relying on local sources of material and that the emergence of a digital paradigm had not yet had a pervasive effect. While some libraries are purchasing online, most libraries are still having problems acquiring relevant material quickly, especially from foreign sources.

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“Books Of The Hour”And “Books Of All Time”: Booklists In The Evolving Library, Sarah Naper, Stephanie Wiegand Jul 2008

“Books Of The Hour”And “Books Of All Time”: Booklists In The Evolving Library, Sarah Naper, Stephanie Wiegand

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Booklists provide a means of connecting readers with books that best meet their needs. The authors provide an overview of types of booklists and of the relationship between readers and booklists, as well as identifying uses of booklists for librarians. These include use as a collection development tool, for weeding assistance, and to promote library materials. The role of booklists in the interactive environment of Web 2.0 is explored. The article concludes with a discussion of possible concerns that arise from reliance on booklists.

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The Information Needs Of Faculty Members In A Nigerian Private University: A Self-Study, Chuma Opara Nnadozie, Chizoba Doris Nnadozie Jul 2008

The Information Needs Of Faculty Members In A Nigerian Private University: A Self-Study, Chuma Opara Nnadozie, Chizoba Doris Nnadozie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nigeria has had private universities only since 1999. This study seeks information on the information needs of faculty in one of those institutions. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 56 randomly-sampled respondents. The findings show that most (53.6%) depend on library books and other publications to support teaching and research. Journals were the most used documentary sources. A lack of current and relevant materials was identified as the primary impediment to information retrieval.

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Motivation And Productivity In The Library, Akobundu Dike Ugah Jul 2008

Motivation And Productivity In The Library, Akobundu Dike Ugah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Motivation remains an important topic in the literature of organizational management. The author discusses a number of theories of motivation and their application in libraries. Included are content theories such as those of Maslow and Herzberg, and process theories such as Equity and Expectancy.

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Promoting Public Awareness Of Hiv/Aids In Africa: Follow-Up To A Pilot Study, Helen O. Komolafe-Opadeji Jul 2008

Promoting Public Awareness Of Hiv/Aids In Africa: Follow-Up To A Pilot Study, Helen O. Komolafe-Opadeji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This is a follow-up to a study that looked at reporting on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria in the print media. The pilot study looked at the years 1990-1996 in two major newspapers. The follow-up study looked at 2000-2006 and showed a significantly higher frequency of reporting on the disease. A second part of the study surveyed a small group of senior librarians on their role in disseminating information about HIV/AIDS. Librarians can play a strong role by partnering with government, other organizations and agencies, and with researchers to be both advocates and educators.

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Information Outlook, July 2008, Special Libraries Association Jul 2008

Information Outlook, July 2008, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2008

Volume 12, Issue 7

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College Males: Keeping Them Engaged On Your Campus, Jason A. Laker Jul 2008

College Males: Keeping Them Engaged On Your Campus, Jason A. Laker

Faculty Publications

There has been much discussion in the popular media over the last few years to the effect that there is a “crisis” with regard to men in higher education. There have been several angles in these reports, including arguments suggesting that men are declining in student ranks, or that women are outpacing their male counterparts. In any case, these reports have asked questions about where the men are if not in college; and what will be the consequences of this problem in terms of the workforce, families, or the potential nature and future of higher education. One could easily be …

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User Education At The Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (Knust) Library: Prospects And Challenges, K. Agyen-Gyasi Jun 2008

User Education At The Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (Knust) Library: Prospects And Challenges, K. Agyen-Gyasi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines user education programmes at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) library in Kumasi, Ghana. It focuses on the challenges that the library faces in organizing effective user education for new users in an era of increased student numbers, and discusses how users are introduced to the various resources and services , highlighting existing inadequacies. Appropriate recommendations are made to enhance the programme and reduce the stress on librarians carrying out this important responsibility.

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Hypertextual Library Manifesto Version 1.0, Riccardo Ridi Jun 2008

Hypertextual Library Manifesto Version 1.0, Riccardo Ridi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Translation by Juliana Mazzocchi with the collaboration of Maria Stella Sagaria and Riccardo Ridi. The Italian version was published as Manifesto per la biblioteca ipertestuale. Versione 1.0, Bibliotime X (2007), n. 3, http://www2.spbo.unibo.it/bibliotime/num-x-3/ridi.htm. This manifesto is a bridge between two texts: The Digital Libraries Manifesto, written by AIB Study group on digital libraries (in AIB-WEB since December 2005 at http://www.aib.it/aib/cg/gbdigd05a-e.htm3),and the author's book La biblioteca come ipertesto (The library as hypertext, published by Editrice Bibliografica in October 2007, contents and abstract available at http://www.bibliografica.it/catalogo/ridi-ipertesto.htm). It presents the 25 Theses and the 5 Laws of the hypertextual library.

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Climate Change Education And The Ecological Footprint, E. Cordero, Anne Marie Todd, D. Abellerra Jun 2008

Climate Change Education And The Ecological Footprint, E. Cordero, Anne Marie Todd, D. Abellerra

Faculty Publications

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Information Outlook, June 2008, Special Libraries Association Jun 2008

Information Outlook, June 2008, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2008

Volume 12, Issue 6

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The Creation Of A Multimedia Orientation To The Department Of Library And Information Science, University Of Delhi: A Systems Analysis, M. Madhusudhan, Reetu Verma May 2008

The Creation Of A Multimedia Orientation To The Department Of Library And Information Science, University Of Delhi: A Systems Analysis, M. Madhusudhan, Reetu Verma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Student orientation programs in university departments play a vital role in communication between the department and its students. This article is an outcome of the study made for designing the multimedia orientation of the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Delhi. Multimedia orientation programmes can inform new and visitigin students and external visitors about the department, faculty, teaching methods, research, library facilities and infrastructure provided by the department in an more efficient and interactive way.

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Availability And Accessibility Of Information Sources And The Use Of Library Services At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Akobundu Dike Ugah May 2008

Availability And Accessibility Of Information Sources And The Use Of Library Services At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Akobundu Dike Ugah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Using the case study method, the author investigated the availability and accessibility of information sources and the use of library services in the university library, Michael University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. The population was made up of 1,000 registered library users, with a random sample of 200. A response rate of 168 was recorded. The study revealed that information sources in the library are not readily available nor easily accessible and concludes that the independent variables of availability and accessibility have influence on, and a significant relationship with, the use of library services.

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The Role Of Academic Libraries In Universal Access To Print And Electronic Resources In The Developing Countries, Chinwe V. Anunobi, Ifeyinwa B. Okoye May 2008

The Role Of Academic Libraries In Universal Access To Print And Electronic Resources In The Developing Countries, Chinwe V. Anunobi, Ifeyinwa B. Okoye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper discusses the place of academic libraries in developing countries as access points to print and electronic resources. The changing role of academic libraries resulting from the digital technology allows libraries to participate in universal access. A conceptual model of print/electronic resource access for academic libraries in developing countries is presented and emerging issues for academic libraries in developing countries are discussed.

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What Good Is A Government If It Cannot Protect Its Citizens, Gil Villagran May 2008

What Good Is A Government If It Cannot Protect Its Citizens, Gil Villagran

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Lessons must be learned by all governments before the next tragedy.

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Spartan Daily, May 15, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2008

Spartan Daily, May 15, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 58

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Spartan Daily, May 13, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2008

Spartan Daily, May 13, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 57

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Spartan Daily, May 12, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2008

Spartan Daily, May 12, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 56

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Spartan Daily, May 8, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2008

Spartan Daily, May 8, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 55

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Spartan Daily, May 7, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2008

Spartan Daily, May 7, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 54

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Spartan Daily, May 6, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2008

Spartan Daily, May 6, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 53

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Spartan Daily, May 5, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2008

Spartan Daily, May 5, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 130, Issue 52

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