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Research Output Of Some Selected Indian Medical Research Institutions (2007-2011), Ramesh Pandita, Shivendra Singh Mr., Ramesh C. Gaur Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Research is the backbone of any subject field, not just required to be undertaken for its survival and sustenance but also for the furtherance of subject scope. Most of the research activities undertaken at any level are aimed towards the welfare and betterment of living being and humans being the first consideration. Medical research has always been the supreme fantasy of humans as it has got direct bearing upon human health and longevity of life. In the present study attempt has been made to have an analysis of medical literature produced in four most primer medical and research institutions of …

The Pros And Cons Of Library Automation In A Resource Challenged Environment: A Case Study Of Knust Library, Henry Boateng, Franklin Gyamfi Agyemang, Michael Dzigbordi Dzandu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study sought to ascertain the challenges and benefits of library automation and to recommend how the challenges could be addressed. The study employed single case study techniques as the research design. Semi-structured interview was used for the data gathering. Data was qualitatively analysed using a thematic approach.It highlights retrospective conversion, lack of local experts, lack of trained staffs, unstable power supply, desert of job, attitudinal problems as the challenges confronting the library. The study also shows that as a result of automation, the library is faster and efficient than before in its operations.

"Punk-Ass Book Jockeys": Library Anxiety In The Television Programs Community And Parks And Recreation, Eamon Tewell

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Library anxiety, defined as the fear of using libraries, is a psychological barrier that impedes academic achievement and the development of information literacy. Using key episodes and protagonists from Community and Parks and Recreation, this paper will demonstrate how library anxiety is represented in these series. From the infamously manipulative public librarian Tammy Swanson in Parks and Recreation to the library as pillow fight battlefield in Community, these indications of anxiety towards libraries will be evaluated with the intent of illuminating current discourse in popular television regarding library use.

Hec Digital Library And Higher Education: Trends And Opportunities For Faculty Members At The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur, South Punjab, Pakistan, Rubina Bhatti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:

Digital library resources have radical impact on the changing higher education environment. This study investigated the tendency of using DL including purposes, patterns, use of databases, e-journals and e-books that they use, DL usage places preferences, impact of DL on their teaching and research and the problems faced by faculty members at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, South Punjab, Pakistan.

A structured questionnaire was utilized to collect data from the 120 faculty members from Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Education, and Islamic Learning. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics: frequency counts and percentages The study showed that the majority of …

Spartan Daily, February 27, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

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Metadata For A Web Archive: Premis And Xmp As Tools For The Task, Laurentia Romaniuk

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In a time where websites are ever changing, what metadata standards and tools are best for ensuring that web archive objects (such as snapshots of websites) are readable for users of the future? Can the evolution of web interfaces be documented? Initiatives that explore these questions already exist such as the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine (which stores source code from websites along with images); however, other archive building solutions are also available but have yet to be explored. The field of digital asset management (DAM), for example, has long examined how assets (digital files) are stored, organized, retrieved, and preserved. …

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

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Unruly Girls, Unrepentant Mothers: Redefining Feminism On Screen By Kathleen Rowe Karlyn; African American Actresses: The Struggle For Visibility, 1900-1960 By Charlene Regester; Unsettling Sights: The Fourth World On Film By Corinn Columpar: A Review By Mantra Roy, Mantra Roy

Faculty and Staff Publications

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Information Outlook, January/February 2014, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2014

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Perceptions Of Bicycle-Friendly Policy Impacts On Accessibility To Transit Services: The First And Last Mile Bridge, Mti Report 12-10, Bradley Flamm, Charles Rivasplata

Mineta Transportation Institute

The coordination of bicycle and transit modes has received close attention from public transit planners and researchers in recent years, as transit agencies around the world have installed bicycle racks on transit vehicles, implemented bicycles-on-trains policies, and made other efforts to facilitate bicycle-transit integration. Many planners presume that the catchment area for transit is enlarged by these efforts, but geographic changes in the size of catchment areas have not been effectively documented. This research project was designed to assess the distances travelled on bicycle by cycle-transit users (CTUs), both those who use bicycles as a means of access to transit …

Exercise Handbook: What Transportation Security And Emergency Preparedness Leaders Need To Know To Improve Emergency Preparedness, Mti Report 12-08, Frances Edwards, Daniel C. Goodrich

Mineta Transportation Institute

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided extensive general guidance on developing training and exercise programs for public entities, but little had been done to focus that material on the transportation sector specifically. Transportation sector emergency managers have noted that there should be specific guidance for developing exercises that are focused on the operational work of their agencies, in addition to the Logistics Section functions that are usually the focus of transportation sector entities in multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction exercises. The first section of his report provides information on federal training and exercise requirements for transportation sector entities. It summarizes …

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

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Literacy Learning Spaces, Strategies And Opportunities In The Information Age: The Role Of Libraries In Creating And Enhancing Literacy-Friendly Environment For National Development, Emeka C. Uzomba Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

This paper examined literacy learning spaces, strategies and opportunities in the information age, with the view of identifying the roles of libraries in creating and enhancing literacy-friendly environment for national development. The findings of this study should guide both the children and adult learners on how best to adopt new strategies to learning, and also welcome them to various opportunities that literacy provides in our contemporary society. It will also equip the librarians to become part of the learning community and, experts in information management. The study was guided by four objectives and four research questions. A descriptive survey …

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

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Assessment Of Information Needs Of Rice Farmers In Tanzania; A Case Study Of Kilombero District, Morogoro, Ronald Benard, Frankwell Dulle, Honesta Ngalapa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This paper aims at assessing the information needs of rice farmers in Tanzania using rice producers in Kilombero District as a case study. The study was carried out in four purposefully selected villages in Kilombero District, Morogoro Region. The study used a sample size of 80 respondents.The study employed a case study research design and used a combination of methods to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Data were collected by using documentary review, questionnaires, focus group discussions and personal observations. Quantitative data were analysed by using SPSS, while qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. The results of …

Contentdm And Content Pro: A Comparison And Evaluation, Elizabeth Byrne

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines two Digital Asset Management Systems (DAMS) to determine their suitability to provide access to digital photographic surrogates from a library’s archival photographic collection. The two DAMS examined are OCLC’s CONTENTdm (CDM) and Innovative Interfaces Inc.’s (III) Content Pro (CP). While both have been widely adopted, a literature review reveals that very little has been written about CP compared to CDM. Both use metadata schemes that are interoperable, reusable, and extensible and it is determined that both CDM and CP’s DAMS’ attributes recommend them. However, further work is needed to select one over the other. This includes consulting …

A Review Of The Routledge Encyclopedia Of Second Language Acquisition, Avizia Long

Faculty Publications

A review of The Routledge encyclopedia of second language acquisition, by Peter Robinson (Ed.). New York, NY: Routledge, 2013. Pp. xxiv + 756.

Research Trends In Select Science Faculties Of University Of Jammu., Nadim Akhtar Khan Mr, Sumaira Jan Miss, Iram Amin Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study attempts to analyze and report research trends in various subject fields of the faculty of Sciences, Life Sciences and Mathematical Science of University of Jammu. The analysis is based on the data gathered from SCOPUS as on March-May, 2011. The data gathered were meticulously analysed to depict research trends in different Departments and Subject areas viz: collaboration at various levels, authorship patterns, and citation profile. The findings reveal that although the faculties under study have witnessed potential growth in terms of research output. However, several departments are still lagging behind in terms of productivity and quality research, which …

An Analysis Of Subject Coverage And Worldwide Involvement Of E-Lis: The International Repository For Library And Information Science., Nestor L. Osorio

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

E-LIS, E-prints for Library and Information Science, is a subject-oriented repository initiated in January 2003 by a group of European information specialists. E-LIS is an open-access repository run by experts and editors from many different countries and with holdings originating in 110 countries. The first purpose of this study is to provide a description of E-LIS with special attention to the types of documents archived and the geographical distribution of its contributors. The second purpose is to determine the subject coverage, which is done by using several well-known bibliometric techniques. Using co-occurrences of subject terms, a cluster analysis is performed, …

Looking At The Socialization Of Lis Students Through A Pop Culture Lens, Mary Wilkins-Jordan, Lisa Hussey

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The LIS field is filled with pop culture images, seen and learned by our students. Learning about these images relevant to our students is indeed a task worthy of our time. We are preparing student to enter a profession with their own identity as a professional; pop culture may provide a useful tool in equipping them to do this successfully. We surveyed library students across the country to discover the LIS images they knew before starting their LIS studies and those they know now. Then we looked at sources, to discover what images they are drawing from their student life, …