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Spartan Daily May 10, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2011

Spartan Daily May 10, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 52


Spartan Daily May 9, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2011

Spartan Daily May 9, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 51


Spartan Daily May 5, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2011

Spartan Daily May 5, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 50


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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 49


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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 48


Spartan Daily May 2, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications May 2011

Spartan Daily May 2, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 47


No Cost Or Benefit From Frequent Online Quizzes Compared To Traditional Exams, Jeremiah Still, Mary Still May 2011

No Cost Or Benefit From Frequent Online Quizzes Compared To Traditional Exams, Jeremiah Still, Mary Still

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


What Do Americans Think About Federal Transportation Tax Options? Results From Year 2 Of A National Survey, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, Hilary Nixon May 2011

What Do Americans Think About Federal Transportation Tax Options? Results From Year 2 Of A National Survey, Asha Weinstein Agrawal, Hilary Nixon

Faculty Publications, Urban and Regional Planning

This report summarizes the results of a national random-digit-dial public opinion poll that asked 1,516 respondents if they would support various tax options for raising federal transportation revenues. The 11 specific tax options tested were variations on raising the federal gas tax rate, creating a new mileage tax, and creating a new federal sales tax. In addition, the survey collected standard socio-demographic data, some minimal travel behavior data, and attitudinal data about how respondents view the quality of their local transportation system and their priorities for government spending on transportation in their state. All of this information is used to …


Finding The Key Players In Online Child Exploitation Networks, Bryce Westlake, Martin Bouchard, Richard Frank May 2011

Finding The Key Players In Online Child Exploitation Networks, Bryce Westlake, Martin Bouchard, Richard Frank

Faculty Publications

The growth of the Internet has been paralleled with a similar growth in online child exploitation. Since completely shutting down child exploitation websites is difficult (or arguably impossible), the goal must be to find the most efficient way of identifying the key targets and then to apprehend them. Traditionally, online investigations have been manual and centered on images. However, we argue that target prioritization needs to take more than just images into consideration, and that the investigating process needs to become more systematic. Drawing from a web crawler we specifically designed for extracting child exploitation website networks, this study 1) …


Information Outlook, April/May 2011, Special Libraries Association May 2011

Information Outlook, April/May 2011, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2011

Volume 15, Issue 3


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

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

Access Magazine

No abstract provided.


The Next Step In Librarianship: Is The Traditional Library Dead?, L. A. Ogunsola May 2011

The Next Step In Librarianship: Is The Traditional Library Dead?, L. A. Ogunsola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article provides a history of libraries from their founding in the ancient world through the later half of the 20th century, when both technological and political forces radically reshaped library development. According to Encyclopedia Britannica Online 2007, the paper identifies the series of technological developments with which both librarians and traditional libraries have had to contend. The impression that the global technological revolution now taking place has "murdered" traditional libraries as well as the librarians working in them was critically assessed. It was later concluded that both digital and traditional libraries will co-exist side by side and they will …


Impact Of Information Computer Technology On Primary Health Care Services To Rural Communities In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria, Sylvester O. Anie May 2011

Impact Of Information Computer Technology On Primary Health Care Services To Rural Communities In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria, Sylvester O. Anie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This is the empirical study of 4 communities under survey in Niger-Delta. This article examines the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on primary health care services to rural communities in Niger Delta. Questionnaire, interview and personal observation methods were employed to elicit information on the impact of ICT on primary health care services in rural communities in Niger Delta. The study reveals the personal characteristics of the respondents. The findings also reveal that rural dwellers need to be encouraged by providing them with relevant information and communication technology gadgets in order to enhance effective retrieval and dissemination of …


The Impact Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Nigerian University Libraries, Dorcas Ejemeh Krubu, Kingsley Efe Osawaru May 2011

The Impact Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Nigerian University Libraries, Dorcas Ejemeh Krubu, Kingsley Efe Osawaru

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Computing technology, communication technology, and mass storage technology are some of the areas of continuous development that reshape the way libraries access, retrieve, store, manipulate, and disseminate information to users. ICT has impacted on every sphere of academic library activity especially in the form of the library collection development strategies, library building and consortia. ICT presents an opportunity to provide value-added information services and access to a wide variety of digital based information resources to their clients. Furthermore, academic libraries are also using modern ICTs to automate their core functions, implement efficient and effective library cooperation and resource sharing networks, …


Demographic And Socio- Economic Attributes As Determinants Of Information And Communication Technology Use For Scholarly Communication In Nigerian Universities, Alice M. Okore May 2011

Demographic And Socio- Economic Attributes As Determinants Of Information And Communication Technology Use For Scholarly Communication In Nigerian Universities, Alice M. Okore

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper seeks to determine the influence demographic / socio-economic attributes ( rank, years of experience and gender) have on information and communication technology use for scholarly communication. One research question and two hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and utilized a questionnaire to generate data. Data was analyzed using mean, chi-square and analysis of variance. Findings revealed, among others, a positive relationship between years of experience and level of ICT use (P=.03 < 0.05). Rank and gender had no significant influence on ICT use for scholarly communication. The paper recommends training and retraining of senior academics in the use of ICT so as to make them compete favourably with the middle and junior academics. Further investigation should be carried out to find other factors that are responsible for rank not having any significant influence on ICT use for scholarly communication. Gender should not constitute any impediment to appointment of female academics to leadership positions that are technologically biased.


Use Of Electronic Resources By Faculty Members In Hkbk College Of Engineering: A Survey, K. R. Mulla May 2011

Use Of Electronic Resources By Faculty Members In Hkbk College Of Engineering: A Survey, K. R. Mulla

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper evaluates the use of library at the HKBK College of Engineering (HKBKCE) in Bangalore (Karnataka). A survey of 60 faculty members was conducted through a questionnaire. The analysis of the collected data covers the use of electronic resources and how the electronic resources are improving the academic carrier of the faculty and also what are the problems that are faced in using the electronic resources. Concludes that the main intention of the usage of electronic resources have been the academic interest of the users.


Library Habits Of Distance Learning Students Of The University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Airen Adetimirin, Godwin Omogbhe May 2011

Library Habits Of Distance Learning Students Of The University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Airen Adetimirin, Godwin Omogbhe

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries library play an important role for students in their academic programme, Distance Learning students in University of Ibadan were studied to investigate their library habits and factors affecting use of libraries. Purposive sampling technique was adopted for this study to select 100 library registered distance learners from Faculties of Education and Social Sciences. Questionnaire, interview and observation were the instruments employed for the study. Findings revealed that 67.9% of the respondents from Education and 62.5% from Social Sciences had access to available library resources, while 36(46.2%) from Education and 8(50%) Social Sciences used the library twice in a week …


The Anatomy Of Library Users In The 21st Century, Isaac Echezonam Anyira May 2011

The Anatomy Of Library Users In The 21st Century, Isaac Echezonam Anyira

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper argued that skills have become a major determining factor in the accessibility and use of 21st century library. Everybody needs information whether skilled or not and as such, users profile should be considered along that line. The paper revealed that without ICT skills, it is not possible to make effective use of the library except a third party is involved. It was recommended that librarians must acquire ICT skills in order to satisfy their user. The library users also must undergo self-sponsored basic ICT training to acquire skills; the collections of the library must reflect the needs of …


The Provision Of Information Services To Nigerians: Meeting The Challenges Of 21st Century, J. M. Gwang May 2011

The Provision Of Information Services To Nigerians: Meeting The Challenges Of 21st Century, J. M. Gwang

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discusses the provision of library and information services to Nigerians in the twenty first century and how to overcome the challenges associated with it. The particular issues addressed include: classification of the information user communities, planning considerations, challenges, and consequently the way forward. It concludes that the provision of library and information services to Nigerians is a critical requirement for Nigeria's development, and the numerous challenges identified are surmountable through the strategies enumerated in which proactive approaches by the library and information professionals themselves are the most crucial.


Information Requirements Of Pakistani Media Practitioners: A Comparative Study, Munra Nasreen Ansari May 2011

Information Requirements Of Pakistani Media Practitioners: A Comparative Study, Munra Nasreen Ansari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is conducted to compare the information requirements of Media Practitioners (MPs) working in field, on Desk and working on both field and desk. These practitioners are belong to three mass media houses i.e radio, television and newspaper. Data was collected through questionnaire by 185 MPs. Results reveal nature of work of field practitioners, Desk Practitioners and Practitioners working on both field and desk is an important factor in development of information need.


Academic Library Websites As Marketing Tools, Fatemeh Nooshinfard, Soraya Ziaei May 2011

Academic Library Websites As Marketing Tools, Fatemeh Nooshinfard, Soraya Ziaei

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discusses the fundamentals of library marketing. Definitions, importance, role, and factors that influence marketing are presented. The marketing function of academic library websites is highlighted.


Open Access, African Scholarly Publishing, And Cultural Rights: An Exploratory Usage And Accessibility Study, Natalia Taylor Bowdoin May 2011

Open Access, African Scholarly Publishing, And Cultural Rights: An Exploratory Usage And Accessibility Study, Natalia Taylor Bowdoin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Open Access (OA) Movement has been praised by proponents as a way to reverse the unsustainability of traditional scholarly publishing economic models and to aid in the equalization of the flow of information between industrialized and less industrialized nations. The OA Movement is thus also seen as a means of helping achieve both Articles 19 and 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which jointly articulate the basic human rights to seek, receive and impart information, to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to share in scientific advancement. Historically however, …


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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 46


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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 45


Spartan Daily April 26, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 26, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 44


Spartan Daily April 25, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 25, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 43


Spartan Daily April 21, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 21, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 42


Spartan Daily April 20, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 20, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 41


Spartan Daily April 19, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 19, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 40


Spartan Daily April 18, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 18, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 39