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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


Ebook Management With Millennium: Workflows, Statistics, And Load Tables, Rae Ann Stahl, Carole Correa-Morris Apr 2011

Ebook Management With Millennium: Workflows, Statistics, And Load Tables, Rae Ann Stahl, Carole Correa-Morris

Faculty and Staff Publications

In order to manage the increase in e-book purchases and variety of suppliers, the SJSU Technical Services Department developed an e-book workflow that modeled, where possible, our print acquisitions workflow. This session will present our current e-book workflow, our use of unique Millennium load tables, and our efforts to add e-book statistics and license agreements to Millennium’s ERM module.


Spartan Daily April 14, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 14, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 38


Spartan Daily April 13, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 13, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 37


Spartan Daily April 12, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 12, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 36


Spartan Daily April 11, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 11, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 35


Spartan Daily April 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 34


Spartan Daily April 6, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Apr 2011

Spartan Daily April 6, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 33


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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 32


Academic Gateway, Spring 2011, San Jose State University Library Apr 2011

Academic Gateway, Spring 2011, San Jose State University Library

Library Gateway

No abstract provided.


Advance, Spring 2011, San Jose State University, Department Of Justice Studies Apr 2011

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

Advance (Justice Studies)

News from the San Jose State University Record Clearance Project


Library News, Spring 2011, San Jose State University Library Apr 2011

Library News, Spring 2011, San Jose State University Library

Library News

No abstract provided.


America's Turning Point, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel Apr 2011

America's Turning Point, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Central Banking Beats Free Banking? It Just Ain’T So!, Fred Foldvary Apr 2011

Central Banking Beats Free Banking? It Just Ain’T So!, Fred Foldvary

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Bicycling Access And Egress To Transit: Informing The Possibilities, Kevin J. Krizek Apr 2011

Bicycling Access And Egress To Transit: Informing The Possibilities, Kevin J. Krizek

Mineta Transportation Institute

When effectively integrated with transit services, considerable room exists for bicycling to realize various benefits to communities. A successful marriage between bicycling and transit will likely increase the use and efficiency of both modes. A core problem, however, exists in that the predominant approach for integrating bicycles and transit—bicycles aboard transit vehicles—frequently runs up against capacity restraints. Integrating bicycling and transit requires analysis of a broad range of alternatives that considers both the travel patterns and needs of individuals but also accompanying urban form characteristics. What are the most cost effective strategies likely to generate the largest number of cyclists …


San Rafael’S Downtown District: A Review Of Land Use And Traffic Policies That Can Effectively Limit The Increase Of Off-Street Commercial Parking Spaces, Adrienne Heim Apr 2011

San Rafael’S Downtown District: A Review Of Land Use And Traffic Policies That Can Effectively Limit The Increase Of Off-Street Commercial Parking Spaces, Adrienne Heim

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.


The Seduction Of Brazil: The Americanization Of Brazil During World War Ii, Michael Conniff Apr 2011

The Seduction Of Brazil: The Americanization Of Brazil During World War Ii, Michael Conniff

Faculty Publications, History

A review of Antonio Pedro Tota. The Seduction of Brazil: The Americanization of Brazil during World War II. Translated by Lorena B. Ellis. Foreword by Daniel J. Greenberg. (LLILAS Translations from Latin America Series.) Austin:  University of Texas Press. 2009. Pp. xxi, 159. $55.00.


Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Practitioners: A Survey Of Bahawalpur City, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Rubina Bhatti, Ghalib Khan Apr 2011

Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Practitioners: A Survey Of Bahawalpur City, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Rubina Bhatti, Ghalib Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article is an attempt to investigate the information needs and seeking behavior of law practitioners at District Bar Association Session Court Bahawalpur. Purposely, it seeks to ascertain the type of information required by the lawyers to meet their specific information needs; their information seeking habits; different information sources used by them and the impact of ICT on their information seeking behavior. Data were collected with the help of questionnaire and analyzed through SPSS software version 14. It was noted that almost all the lawyers always seek information for case preparation. It was found that they acquire information from their …


Information Seeking Behavior Of Tapioca (Cassava) Growers In Salem District, C. Murugan, R. Balasubramani Apr 2011

Information Seeking Behavior Of Tapioca (Cassava) Growers In Salem District, C. Murugan, R. Balasubramani

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is an outcome of the research study conducted by the authors on information seeking behavior of tapioca growers in Salem District, Tamilnadu, India. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire and analyzed by using chi-squire test. This study discusses the findings of various strategies and procedures adopted by the tapioca growers in meeting their information requirements. The survey result shows that tapioca growers have expressed great dependence in meeting their information requirements on their mass media sources.


An Assessment Of The Impact Of Nigerian Book Foundation (Nbf) On The Development Of Library Collections In Private University Libraries In South-West Geo-Political Zone Of Nigeria, J. I. Adeyomoye Apr 2011

An Assessment Of The Impact Of Nigerian Book Foundation (Nbf) On The Development Of Library Collections In Private University Libraries In South-West Geo-Political Zone Of Nigeria, J. I. Adeyomoye

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study looks at the impact of Nigerian Book Foundation (NBF) on the development of library collections in private universities in South West Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. It is designed to create awareness among university librarians about the existence of Nigerian Book Foundation (NBF) and the enormous benefits that they can derive from being in close contact with the Foundation and other donor agencies (Local or International) who readily assist academic libraries particularly in developing countries in their collection development efforts. A good number of the respondents strongly believe that the Foundation is beneficial and that it has improved their …


An Evaluation Of The City Of Palo Alto’S California Avenue Pedestrian And Transit-Oriented Development (Ptod) Combining District Regulations, Scott Alexander Mckay Apr 2011

An Evaluation Of The City Of Palo Alto’S California Avenue Pedestrian And Transit-Oriented Development (Ptod) Combining District Regulations, Scott Alexander Mckay

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.


Mandatory Pet Sterilization And Overpopulation: Have Santa Cruz County's Policies Reduced Animal Shelter Intake And Euthanasia?, Amy Winkleblack Apr 2011

Mandatory Pet Sterilization And Overpopulation: Have Santa Cruz County's Policies Reduced Animal Shelter Intake And Euthanasia?, Amy Winkleblack

Master's Projects

No abstract provided.


The Question Of Slavery, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel Apr 2011

The Question Of Slavery, Jeffrey Rogers Hummel

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


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

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

Access Magazine

No abstract provided.


Libraries As Tools For Capacity Building In Developing Countries, L. A. Ogunsola Apr 2011

Libraries As Tools For Capacity Building In Developing Countries, L. A. Ogunsola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discusses the concept of capacity in relation to capacity building and economic development. The critical issues involved in capacity building for development are identified, and recommendations made. The roles and importance of librarians and libraries in capacity building and economic development are also discussed. Developing countries must give attention to building capacity, especially in the areas of policy analysis, development, and educational management.


The Application And Use Of Library Intranet Services At The Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi, Faizul Nisha Naushad Ali Apr 2011

The Application And Use Of Library Intranet Services At The Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi, Faizul Nisha Naushad Ali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper provides an overall picture of the use of intranet services in IIT, Delhi. Major purposes of the study were to explore the degree of use of existing intranet services, to evaluate services available throughthe intranet, identify the problems which are being faced by users and make suggestion for improving service. Questionnaire, interview, and observational methods were used for data collection, and 400 valid samples were collected. The study found that electronic journals and abstracting services are most often used by IIT, Delhi users. The reasons for using the intranet include: ease of use, flexibility and versatility, increasing efficiency, …


Citation Analysis Of Authorship And Articles Characterization In Technology And Development: A Journal Of Scientific And Technological Research, Tukur Abba, Musa Dauda Bassi Apr 2011

Citation Analysis Of Authorship And Articles Characterization In Technology And Development: A Journal Of Scientific And Technological Research, Tukur Abba, Musa Dauda Bassi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined citation analysis of authors and articles characterization in the Technology and Development: a Journal of scientific and technological research, Federal University of Technology Yola. It focused on number of articles in each volume, references cited, levels of authors’ collaborations, subjects covered, authors’ institutional affiliations and geographical location of the authors. The study revealed that a total of 96 articles were published in the five volumes (1991-1995), a total of 1421 references were cited from different sources of information. Single authored articles ranked highest followed by two authors articles. Majority of the authors are from universities 148(92.50%). The …


Reference Service In Academic Libraries: Accommodation Of International Students, Olugbenga Ademodi Apr 2011

Reference Service In Academic Libraries: Accommodation Of International Students, Olugbenga Ademodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines reference service in academic libraries, especially as it relates to international students. This group of students may experience hardship when faced with a new cultural and educational environment which is most times different from what they are used to. After a discussion of the planning process, the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL) standards, and the relationship of assessment to the standards, the article will investigate the nature, objectives, and value of reference service in academic libraries along with the special problems associated with reference service for international students. Assessment practices and the particular difficulties associated …