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Spartan Daily October 4, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Spartan Daily October 4, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 20


Spartan Daily October 3, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Spartan Daily October 3, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 19


Forensic Science Forum, San Jose State University Oct 2011

Forensic Science Forum, San Jose State University

Forensic Science Forum (Justice Studies)

No abstract provided.


Can A Tighter Monetary Policy Actually Lead To A Higher Rate Of Inflation?, Gonzalo Moya Oct 2011

Can A Tighter Monetary Policy Actually Lead To A Higher Rate Of Inflation?, Gonzalo Moya

Economics Graduate Research Papers

No abstract provided.


Together, No. 1, San Jose State University, College Of Social Sciences Oct 2011

Together, No. 1, San Jose State University, College Of Social Sciences

Together (College of Social Sciences)

No abstract provided.


Advance, Winter 2011, San Jose State University, Department Of Justice Studies Oct 2011

Advance, Winter 2011, San Jose State University, Department Of Justice Studies

Advance (Justice Studies)

News from the San Jose State University Record Clearance Project


Book Review Of Inside The Hollywood Fan Magazine: A History Of Star Makers, Fabricators, And Gossip Mongers, Scott B. Fosdick Oct 2011

Book Review Of Inside The Hollywood Fan Magazine: A History Of Star Makers, Fabricators, And Gossip Mongers, Scott B. Fosdick

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Voter-Approved Development: Why Merced County Voters Didn't Follow Stanislaus County Voters At The Ballot Box, Tan Hoang Oct 2011

Voter-Approved Development: Why Merced County Voters Didn't Follow Stanislaus County Voters At The Ballot Box, Tan Hoang

Master's Projects

The report analyzes the factors that influenced the divergent paths that Stanislaus and Merced County residents took when deciding if their counties should implement a new growth management policy that gives county voters final approval of new development projects at the ballot box. This agricultural land policy would require affirmative majority vote from county residents for any development project that rezoned at least ten acres of agricultural land to residential land, and the subsequent voting outcome would effectively overrule any previous decision made by the respective County Boards of Supervisors.


Building Institutional Repositories In Bangladesh Using Dspace: A New Paradigm Of Scholarly Communication, M. Hossam Haider Chowdhury, Nazim Uddin, Hasina Afroz, Abdul Hayee Sameni Oct 2011

Building Institutional Repositories In Bangladesh Using Dspace: A New Paradigm Of Scholarly Communication, M. Hossam Haider Chowdhury, Nazim Uddin, Hasina Afroz, Abdul Hayee Sameni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Institutional Repository (IR) and Digital Library (DL), are relatively new concepts in Bangladesh. IR may be considered as the first step of open access to research output. Library professionals in Bangladesh understand and realize the benefits of open access, yet open access initiatives have been very few at higher learning institutions. The Government of Bangladesh also issued the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2009 in the Bangladesh Gazette on 6 April 2009, encouraging open access. However, there are many challenges, difficulties, resources constraints, and other limitations in establishing IR and DL. Despite these difficulties, some research organizations and institutions, such …


Access, October 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Access, October 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Access Magazine

No abstract provided.


The Relationship Development And Learning Organization Dimensions., Yuhfen Diana H. Wu, Connie K. Haley Dr. Oct 2011

The Relationship Development And Learning Organization Dimensions., Yuhfen Diana H. Wu, Connie K. Haley Dr.

Faculty and Staff Publications

This research examined the relationship among learning organization dimensions, leadership development, employee development, and their interactions with two demographic variables (gender and ethnicity) in the context of libraries. The researchers conducted a multivariate analysis of the variance to assess the differences by leadership training groups (low training hours vs. high training hours), or by gender; and by workplace training groups (low vs. high), or by ethnicity (white vs. all others) on a linear combination of the seven dimensions of the learning organization. A conclusive summary is provided along with contributive discussion. Implications and contributions to librarians are discussed in addition …


Electronic Government Publications: Collection Development Considerations, Susan Kendall Oct 2011

Electronic Government Publications: Collection Development Considerations, Susan Kendall

Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.


Visual Framing Of Patriotism And National Identity On The Covers Of Der Spiegel, Andrea Pyka, Scott B. Fosdick, William Tillinghast Oct 2011

Visual Framing Of Patriotism And National Identity On The Covers Of Der Spiegel, Andrea Pyka, Scott B. Fosdick, William Tillinghast

Faculty Publications

Patriotism in Germany has been a controversial issue since the Nazi era. Despite the fear and hesitations surrounding the idea of German pride and national identity, Der Spiegel, one of Germany's major national news magazines, showed an increasing visual presence of national identity symbols on its covers following key historical events: the building of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of Germany, the adoption of the euro, and the 2006 World Cup.


Students' Level Of Study And User Of Library Resources In Nigerian Universities: A Comparative Study, Idayat Odunola Agboola, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye Oct 2011

Students' Level Of Study And User Of Library Resources In Nigerian Universities: A Comparative Study, Idayat Odunola Agboola, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the level of study of students and use of library resources in three Nigerian Universities. The study sample population comprises 1300 students in the three universities. Only one research question were posed. The instrument used for data collection in this study was questionnaire. The major findings of the study revealed that use of library resources increase as the level of students increases at University of Ibadan (U.I) and University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB) while only year three students used more library resources at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) as compared to the two other Universities. The study recommends …


Use Of It And Its Impact On Service Quality In An Academic Library, Gulam Rasul, Ashok Kumar Sahu Oct 2011

Use Of It And Its Impact On Service Quality In An Academic Library, Gulam Rasul, Ashok Kumar Sahu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present research assess the impact of Information Technology (IT) on services quality as perceived by library users of IIMT, and to understand the status of IT supported resources, facilities & services in IIMT Library. The research was carried out among the students and faculty members of the IIMT. The result of the study observed gaps in customer’s perception of quality of library resources and services against their expectations. The study identifies some features that could influence customer’s expectations and their perceptions of services quality. This Study may help those libraries, who are seriously interested to develop user satisfaction by …


A Ten-Year Descriptive Review Of Book Acquisitions Trends, Challenges, And Current Issues In A Nigerian Medical School Library, Helen Komolafe-Opadeji Oct 2011

A Ten-Year Descriptive Review Of Book Acquisitions Trends, Challenges, And Current Issues In A Nigerian Medical School Library, Helen Komolafe-Opadeji

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Inadequate funding has made collection development probably the most difficult and frustrating aspect of Nigerian university librarianship. The paper is a ten-year descriptive analysis of book acquisitions in Nigeria’s premiere medical library, considering trends, issues and challenges. The study reviewed book acquisition statistics reported in the library’s annual reports between 1999-2008. The comparative ten-year book acquisitions review, led to findings such as: irregular book collections due to inadequate funding, non-active acquisitions policy, dependence on uncensored gifts and donations irrespective of their ages. Doable recommendations as regards financial and acquisitions challenges are, commercialization of some library services, soliciting current book donations …


Job Descriptions Of Government Librarians In Pakistan, Saima Qutab, Farzana Shafique Oct 2011

Job Descriptions Of Government Librarians In Pakistan, Saima Qutab, Farzana Shafique

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries all over the world are facing diversified service challenges posed by a mix of traditional information seekers and Google generation’s call of technology features. These multi-facet demands and kinds of users’ community have increased the list of responsibilities and skills required by the librarians. Selection of right person for the right job is the greatest challenge for library administration. This includes two main elements; nature of job descriptions defined or advertised by the administration and the availability of required human resources in the market. Only the right mix of these two essentials can ensure the selection of appropriate personnel …


Establishing Lower Developmental Thresholds For A Common Blowfly: For Use In Estimating Elapsed Time Since Death Using Entomologyical Methods, Gail S. Anderson, Jodie-A. Warren Oct 2011

Establishing Lower Developmental Thresholds For A Common Blowfly: For Use In Estimating Elapsed Time Since Death Using Entomologyical Methods, Gail S. Anderson, Jodie-A. Warren

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Forensic entomology is a science used to estimate a post-mortem interval (PMI). Larvae develop at predictable rates and the time interval for this development can be used to estimate the PMI. Environmental temperatures are not constant and fluctuate with the photoperiod. In early and late insect seasons, temperatures can drop to below threshold temperatures where development essentially ceases. Threshold temperatures differ for different species and should be determined by raising insects at the extremely low temperatures. The lower threshold temperature for Protophormia terraenovae for egg hatch is 10.3°C ; for first instar larvae to molt to second instar larvae it …


An Investigation Of Use Of Information Sources By Social Scientists, Ajay Kumar, S. N. Singh, Akhilesh K. S. Yadav Oct 2011

An Investigation Of Use Of Information Sources By Social Scientists, Ajay Kumar, S. N. Singh, Akhilesh K. S. Yadav

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is based on data collected through questionnaires given to social scientists of Mizoram University, a central university in India. Goals of the research were to investigate the use of formal and informal sources of information by social scientists; to discover the degree to which they make use of various types of information; methods used to communicate, and availability of information sources and services in Mizoram University.


Poor Reading Habits Among Nigerians: The Role Of Libraries, A. J. Aina, J. I. Ogungbeni, J. A. Adigun, T. C. Ogundipe Oct 2011

Poor Reading Habits Among Nigerians: The Role Of Libraries, A. J. Aina, J. I. Ogungbeni, J. A. Adigun, T. C. Ogundipe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Reading stimulates imagination, encourages quick learning, and expands horizons. It encourages imagination and curiosity. Reading enhances acquisition of skills for handling complex ideas or issues. Present and future generations in Nigeria are at risk of going straight from an oral to a digital culture, skipping over the writing and reading culture in the process. The library has the responsibility of making information available in different formats to encourage reading culture among students. This paper examines the poor reading habits among present day Nigerians, especially children and youth. It also considers the important role of the library in inculcating permanent literacy …


Mapping Of Tapioca (Sago) Research In India: A Scientometric Analysis, R. Balasubramani, C. Murugan Oct 2011

Mapping Of Tapioca (Sago) Research In India: A Scientometric Analysis, R. Balasubramani, C. Murugan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study has been carried out to analyze the research field of Sago in terms of publication output as per science citation index database between 1978 and 2010. A quantitative analysis on the countries and organizations that contribute in the field of Sago is presented. The data shows increase in the basic research activity in this research field. During 1973- 2010, a total of 447 papers were published by the scientists in the field of sago. The average number of citation per year is 11.76%.The highest number of papers was published in 2008. There were 26 countries involved in research …


Availability And Accessibility Of Internet Facilities In Nigerian University Libraries: A Case Study Of Two Federal Universities In South West Nigeria, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye, Idayat Odunola Agboola Oct 2011

Availability And Accessibility Of Internet Facilities In Nigerian University Libraries: A Case Study Of Two Federal Universities In South West Nigeria, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye, Idayat Odunola Agboola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the availability and accessibility of Internet facilities in two Nigerian university libraries, the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos. Three hundred copies of a questionnaire were administered to randomly-selected respondents, of which 280 (93.3%) were returned and found usable. The results showed that there is adequate Internet connectivity in the two libraries. Staff and students access the Internet with ease in their offices, hostels, and faculty libraries, and the two libraries render effective and timely services to users. The study recommends that government and university management should increase funding to universities and their libraries and …


Digitizing Institutional Research Output Of University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Chinwe Nwogo Ezeani, Ifeanyi J. Ezema Oct 2011

Digitizing Institutional Research Output Of University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Chinwe Nwogo Ezeani, Ifeanyi J. Ezema

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is an examination of the digital preservation of the University of Nigeria’s institutional based research outputs. After an initial fitful start the digitization initiative of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (U.N.N) has fully taken off. This paper seeks to bring out the major issues and challenges of the work through the first hand experience of members involved in the initiative. Six research questions guided the study. A twenty item questionnaire was distributed to the respondents who comprised of the total population of both librarians and the technical staff mainly from the university’s department of Management and Information Systems …


Application Of Information Technology To Library Services At The Federal University Of Technology, Akure Library, Ondo State, Nigeria, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Agun Emmanuel Ayodele, Usman Abubakar, Mulikat Bola Aliyu Oct 2011

Application Of Information Technology To Library Services At The Federal University Of Technology, Akure Library, Ondo State, Nigeria, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Agun Emmanuel Ayodele, Usman Abubakar, Mulikat Bola Aliyu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

It has been observed that the application of Information Technology to services delivery in tertiary institutions’ libraries in Nigeria is scanty thereby making its effects restricted. This study is therefore, geared towards investigating the effects of Information Technology applications on library services and use at the Federal University of Technology Akure if these facilities are available and put into effective use. In order to successfully carry out this study, a survey research method was adopted using questionnaire and interview as the major instruments for data collection. This was complemented by personal observation. Descriptive statistical method was used for data presentation, …


Smes And Business Information Provision Strategies: Analytical Perspective, C. Okello-Obura, James Matovu Oct 2011

Smes And Business Information Provision Strategies: Analytical Perspective, C. Okello-Obura, James Matovu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of business information provision mechanism for SMEs with a view of highlighting aspects critical in any business information provision modalities. It makes a reflection on SMEs as information user groups, highlights notable challenges faced in the business information chain and gives an account of the ICTs impact on business information provision to SMEs. To inform decision making regarding appropriate business provision, some aspects from three countries are highlighted. The guiding principles for developing effective business development services are outlined. The article concludes by a call for the adoption of serious …


Use Of Information Resources And Services At Delhi Public Library (Dpl): A Survey, Sunil Tyagi Oct 2011

Use Of Information Resources And Services At Delhi Public Library (Dpl): A Survey, Sunil Tyagi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research sought to determine the use of Information Resources and Services at Delhi Public Library, Delhi. A well structured 120 questionnaires were distributed among DPL users during the academic session 2010-11 to find out the use Information Resources and Services at Delhi Public Library. The questionnaires were checked and out of 109 filled questionnaires returned 105 (96.33%) were found fit for analysis and out of which 04(03.67%) were considered unusable. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspect of use of information resources and services, physical facilities available and collection of DPL. Identifies the levels of use of …


Ict Facilities In University Libraries: A Study, K. S. Sivakumaren, V. Geetha, B. Jeyaprakash Oct 2011

Ict Facilities In University Libraries: A Study, K. S. Sivakumaren, V. Geetha, B. Jeyaprakash

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines ICT infrastructure available in university libraries. A majority of the libraries surveyed have automated library activities. The survey results also reveal the software and other technologies implemented in the libraries. A majority of the libraries have not introduced new services such as a digital library, e-learning service, and digitization.


Spartan Daily September 29, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Sep 2011

Spartan Daily September 29, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 18


Spartan Daily September 28, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Sep 2011

Spartan Daily September 28, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 17


Spartan Daily September 27, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Sep 2011

Spartan Daily September 27, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 16