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Annals Of Library And Information Studies, 2002–2010: A Bibliometric Study, Kamal Lochan Jena, Dillip K. Swain, K. C. Sahoo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Research publications are the embodiments of the intellectual thought contents expressed in published literature whose key objective is to transmit innovative ideas or information to any specific field of knowledge towards the further development of a subject or a discipline. In this respect bibliometric study is regarded as one of the crucial areas of research in the field of Library and Information Science. Moreover, bibliometrics study is used as an instrument in the collection building policy by providing the precise and much needed information to the managers to take the right decision in right time as to what documents …

The Islamic Era And Its Importance To Knowledge And The Development Of Libraries, Zahid Ashraf Wani, Tabasum Maqbool

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Islam provided great impetus for the human pursuit of knowledge. The first verse that descended on the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Was Iqra, meaning "read,” opening the door to read, write, and ponder. The Quran urges the mankind to think, ponder, reflect and acquire knowledge that would bring them closer to God and his creation. The Quran uses repetition to embed certain key concepts in the consciousness of its listeners. Allah (God) and Rab (the Sustainer) are repeated 2,800 and 950 times, respectively, in the sacred text; Ilm (knowledge) comes third with 750 mentions.

The prophet Muhammad (SAW) commanded …

User Education In Agricultural Science University Libraries In India With Special Reference To South India, B. U. Kannappanavar, H.M. Chidananda Swamy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Agriculture university libraries play an important role in providing the right direction to the agriculture, scientific and technological development of a nation. The agriculture university is to develop the personality of the human being as a whole. Every library exists, to serve the needs of its own community of users. It follows the overall evaluation of library thought to base mainly on how well it serves these needs. The organized information and dissemination function to suit the needs of the users necessitate a study of library and information service needs of users.

With the strides in the area of …

Use Of Electronic Information Sources (Eis) By Faculty Members In Nigerian Universities, Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi, B.A. Ajiboye, O.W. Lawal, S.C. Okpeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Libraries all over the world are established to enrich the knowledge of the users through provision of vital information. This manifests more in the universities where students and faculty members and other readers are expected to use the library for teaching, learning and research. University libraries in educationally advanced countries support the educational, teaching and research needs of the parents' organization they serve. These libraries see to their responsibility of ensuring that the use of information sources is maximized to the benefit of its users.

It has been observed that the basic goal of the university education in any …

Patients' Information Needs In Affiliated Hospitals Of Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Moosa Majidi, Hodeiseh Mahdavi, Hasan Siamian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Information seeking theories often refer to the concept of information needs, a presumed cognitive state wherein an individual's need state triggers the search behavior characteristic of information seeking in a given context. With the growth of electronic information and the increasing availability of health information, the idea of the 'informed patient' has become prominent. On the one hand, this has resulted in concerns about associated changes in the doctor-patient relationship and health outcomes [1]; on the other, it has given rise to visions of timely, high quality, accessible, understandable, reliable, and relevant information for patients and care-providers [2] Certainly, …

Awareness And Use Of Open Access Journals By Lis Students At The University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Oghenetega Ivwighreghweta, Oghenovo K. Onoriode

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Libraries around the world have experienced a sudden cut in budget over the years. However, costs of journals subscription have continued to rise without corresponding increases in libraries budgets. Each year, Nigerian libraries can only afford to subscribe to a very few low cost journals.

In short, Oren (2008) noted that the current system of scholarly publishing is unsustainable, as no library could be able to keep up with the annual price increases. However, Oren (2008) stated that the seeming out of control system of journals costs, has laid the foundation for the open access movement.

The publication of …

Evaluation Of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (Siwes) In Library School: The Federal Polytechnic Nekede Experience, Judith Nse

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede was established in 1978 by Edict No 16 of the than Imo State Government enacted by the Col. Sunday Adenihu government. The Imo State Government amended the Edict establishing the instruction in 1987 and renamed it, the Polytechnic Nekede. However, the ownership and management of the institution was taken over from the Imo State Government on the 7^th April, 1993 by the Federal Government of Nigeria after which it became Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri.

The Department of Library and Information Science, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, was established in 1979. The first set of students was …

Influence Of Motivation On Turnover Of Library Personnel In Some Public Universities In South West Nigeria, Oyetola Solomon Olusegun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

A characteristic of organisations in the 21^st century is the continuous and rapid pace of change. Volatile free market economic environments, rapidly changing technologies, global competition, workforce diversity, and new organisational structures are some of the challenges an organisation faces. Organisations may differ in the priority they attach to the human resource component, in their efforts toward achieving high productivity and competitive advantage, yet they all recognize the value of a qualified, motivated, stable, and responsive team of employees (Huselid, 1995).

Retention and productivity levels of the existing workforce are an essential concern in human resource management. Employee …

A Survey On The Present State Of School Libraries In Benin City, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose, Innocent Okoedion

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

For an educational programme to succeed, adequate attention must be paid to the development of its library services. Ogunrombi (2005) cited Idowu (1988) and stressed that a developing country like Nigeria, even thought faced with the problems of basic social necessities such as food, shelter, among others cannot afford to abandon library services in its educational programme.

School libraries must be assisted by proper funding to acquire relevant and varied materials for this purpose. Books and non-book materials must be provided. They must be well organized, and the right caliber of staff must be put in place to disseminate …

Towards Accelerated Development Of Academic Library Services In Nigeria For National Development In The 21st Century, Rose B. Okiy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Academic libraries are libraries established in tertiary institutions. They include libraries in Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. The roles of these libraries are similar and that is to effectively support institutions to attain the key functions of teaching, research and community service. These institutions are responsible for the production of middle and higher level manpower for national development. The extent to which they are able to effectively accomplish that task depends largely on how well their libraries are equipped with the relevant information resources.

According to the National Policy of Education (1998), the goals of tertiary education are …

Perceived Use Of Networked Multimedia Applications On Learning In Selected Universities In South West Nigeria, Emmanuel K. Ogunlana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Unlike paper books, networked electronic multimedia allows many people simultaneous access to the same materials. These resources are available all the time, from office or home to research institutes and Universities. More sources can be consulted and relevant information can be obtained immediately. Widespread use of this technology has implications for the learning, studying, local network capabilities and the services provided by libraries. It adds new dimensions to the learning experience, most concepts are easier to present and comprehend when words are complemented with images and animations. Learners retain more when a variety of senses are engaged in delivering …

Guiding The Library Search By The English Teacher, David C. Kupfer

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

There is currently little professional literature for high school English teachers teaching their own students how to use an online catalog. Based on my conversations with library staff, scholarly research into the subject, and my own experience, most "information literacy" articles are aimed at the trained librarian, the information specialist. For example, in the academic database Library Literature and Info Science Full Text, one finds that there are only 11 articles, using the key words "teaching" and "high school" and "English." Other subject/keyword combinations produce little else relevant to English teacher search ability, and one even finds …

My Personal Journey To A Lifetime Of Social Work, Gil Villagran

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Gil's thoughts on a lifetime as a social worker. This was in response to being selected as Social Worker of the Year by The National Association of Social Work—Santa Clara County Chapter

Spartan Daily March 22, 2012, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 138, Issue 30

Spartan Daily March 21, 2012, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 138, Issue 29

University Scholar Series: Kim Komenich, Kim Komenich

University Scholar Series

"Revolution Revisited"

On March 21, 2012, SJSU Assistant Professor Kim Komenich spoke in the University Scholar Series hosted by Provost Ellen Junn at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. Kim Komenich worked for 30 years as a photojournalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Examiner. He was awarded the 1987 Pulitzer Prize in Spot News Photography for photographs of the Philippine Revolution he made while on assignment for the Examiner. Komenich’s current creative project, “Revolution Revisited,” is a 25th Anniversary look back at the 1986 Philippine “People Power” Revolution. In 2012, he will publish the …

Spartan Daily March 20, 2012, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 138, Issue 28

Spartan Daily March 19, 2012, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 138, Issue 27

Curanderismo As Decolonization Therapy: The Acceptance Of Mestizaje As A Remedio, Ramon Del Castillo, Adriann Wycoff, Steven Cantu

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Creative Renewal Of The Son Jarocho Fandango In Los Angeles, Alexander D. Hernandez

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Local Mexican And Chicanoa Histories Of Northern California, Juan Pablo Mercardo

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The Criminalization Of Chicano Male Youth & Their Community Agency, Robert Unzueta Ii

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Las Intrafronteras De La Ciudad De Los Ángeles En La “Pequeña Nación” De Alejandro Morales, Edith Marsiglia

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The Intraborders Of Los Angeles In “Pequeña Nación” By Alejandro Morales - English Verison, Edith Marsiglia

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El Hombre Mexicano Inmigrante Atraves De Las Canciones De Los Tigres Del Norte, Griselda Guevara-Cruz

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Pedagogies Of The Home: A Phenomenological Analysis Of Race, Class, And Gender In Education, Carmen Guzman-Martinez

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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Time And Self-Valorization Freedom From Work Through Work, An Ej Perspective On Work, Capital, And The Environment, Gabriel R. Valle

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¿Darles Voz?: Chicana Narrative As Reaffirming National Belonging In Stella Pope Duarte’S "Let Their Spirits Dance", Katrina White

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Where The Rubber Hits The Road Chicano/A Studies And Nurturing Civic Engagement In The Classroom, Anna Ochoa O'Leary

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Queering The Barrio: Cholo Culture In The O.C. (Orange County, Ca), Damien Montaño

NACCS Annual Conference Proceedings

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