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Spartan Daily, October 22, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, October 21, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Usage And Undergraduate Students Study Habits In Universities In Cross River State, Nigeria., Aniebiet Inyang Ntui Dr(Mrs)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Spartan Daily, October 16, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, October 15, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, October 14, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Evaluating The Reverse 9-1-1 System In Santa Clara County: Does The Process Work?, Areej M. Sadhan

Master's Projects

In times of crises, emergency first responders need an effective system of communication to notify the public, to organize evacuation, and to direct evacuees to shelters and hospitals around the affected areas. This research focuses on the “Reverse 911” alert system used by Santa Clara County and asks key questions about its efficiency: ‘Is it the only alert system used to communicate with the public during crises?’ ‘Is it a reliable tool?’ ‘Should Santa Clara County improve its emergency communication?’ ‘Can we be sure the community is notified on time and well directed to safety?’

The legislative intent of Reverse …

Spartan Daily, October 9, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, October 8, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, October 7, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, October 2, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Together, No. 7, San Jose State University, College Of Social Sciences

Together (College of Social Sciences)

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Spartan Daily, October 1, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 15

Information Outlook, September/October 2014, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2014

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Public Bikesharing In North America During A Period Of Rapid Expansion: Understanding Business Models, Industry Trends & User Impacts, Mti Report 12-29, Susan A. Shaheen, Elliot W. Martin, Adam P. Cohen, Nelson D. Chan, Mike Pogodzinski

Mineta Transportation Institute

Public bikesharing—the shared use of a bicycle fleet—is an innovative transportation strategy that has recently emerged in major cities around the world, including North America. Information technology (IT)-based bikesharing systems typically position bicycles throughout an urban environment, among a network of docking stations, for immediate access. Trips can be one-way, round-trip, or both, depending on the operator. Bikesharing can serve as a first-and-last mile connector to other modes, as well as for both short and long distance destinations. In 2012, 22 IT-based public bikesharing systems were operating in the United States, with a total of 884,442 users and 7,549 bicycles. …

The Emergence Of Digital Libraries Services In Northwest Nigerian Universities: Challenges And Prospects, Esther Gani, Joshua Sani Magoi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper highlights the development of University education vis-à-vis the emergence and development of digital libraries in Nigeria Universities with specific reference to Northwest Nigeria. The concepts of digital library and as well its objectives in a university system, and services provided such as network services, digital preservation and quick reference were discussed. In addition prospects and benefits of digital library services like digitization of local content, access wide range of services and scholarly publishing among others were identified. The paper highlighted funding, infrastructure and technology as challenges facing the application of digital libraries in northwest Universities and concludes that, …

Information And Communication Technologies And Igbo Studies In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria: Issues And Challenges, Brendan Eze Asogwa, Martha Nkiruka Asogwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: This paper identifies ICT tools and programmes that are relevant to Igbo studies in tertiary institutions in the South East Nigeria; it examines the opportunities and challenges in applying these technologies in the enhancement and promotion of teaching and learning Igbo in Nigeria universities.

Methodology/Approach: Questionnaire, interviews, and observations were used in collecting data for this study. The population was 118, comprising 31 lecturers and 87 students randomly drawn from the Department of Igbo Studies in six selected tertiary institutions in the South East Nigeria.

Findings: Flash drive, video camera, electronic white board, cassette recorder and tapes, …

Spartan Daily, September 30, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 14

Funding Problems In Nigerian University Libraries: Fee Based Library And Information Services To The Rescue, Focus On Pricing Policy, Bolanle Clifford Ishola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

In response to paucity of funds in Nigerian University libraries, library managers have been compelled to introduce fee based library services to provide and sustain quality library services to library users. the objective of this study were to; Find out major existing sources of funding for Nigerian University libraries; To determine the services that are fee based; Examine the various pricing policies used to provide fee based library and information services to academic library users in selected university libraries in south west Nigeria; Find out the type of pricing policies adopted in these university libraries.; Determine if these policies …

Legal And Ethical Issues Of Information Service Delivery And Library Information Science Professionals In University Libraries In Nigeria, Ucha Mbofung Mrs, Sunday Olanrewaju Popoola Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is a concluding part of pilot study assessing awareness and application of some legal and ethical principles in professional codes to information service delivery by library information science professionals in Nigeria. Descriptive survey utilising questionnaire was adopted to gather data from 429 library and information science professionals in 24 federal universities in Nigeria. The questionnaire items were excerpts from IFLA/FAIFE Statements. Simple frequencies, percentages and correlation were used in data analysis. The conclusive results show that effective information service delivery is dependent on professional knowledge of legal/ethical principles; their practical application has marginal effect on the larger proportion …

Indian Research Contributions In The Aquaculture Journal During 1972 – 2011: A Scientometric Study, Ramasamy Kumaresan, Ramasamy Ezhilrani, Krishnan Vinitha, Ramanujam Jayaraman

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The total number of publications contributed by the Indian authors in the Aquaculture journal was 374 during the study period 1972 – 2011. The highest numbers of papers were published during 2002 – 2006 with 103 contributions; especially in 2006 there were 47 contributions. The least number of papers was recorded during 1972 – 1976 with 9 contributions. The percentage of Indian contribution was 2.74. Overall, 1373 authors contributed 374 publications in the Aquaculture journal. Among these, two authored publications were 114 (30.48%), more than that of any other authorship pattern. The degree of collaborations was 0.98. A total of …

Spartan Daily, September 25, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 24, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 23, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 18, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 17, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 16, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 11, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 10, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Spartan Daily, September 9, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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