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Use Of Rfid Technology In Libraries: A New Approach To Circulation, Tracking, Inventorying, And Security Of Library Materials, Syed Md. Shahid
Use Of Rfid Technology In Libraries: A New Approach To Circulation, Tracking, Inventorying, And Security Of Library Materials, Syed Md. Shahid
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Features and attributes of this RFID technology and its application in libraries are described. Basic components required for implementation as well as the pros and cons of RFID in libraries are discussed. Guidelines for best practices regarding standards and user confidentiality are explored.
Academic Libraries In India: A Present-Day Scenario, Preeti Mahajan
Academic Libraries In India: A Present-Day Scenario, Preeti Mahajan
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper discusses the role of academic libraries in the education system in India and the changes brought out with the impact of Information technology in academic libraries in India, with an emphasis on the role of the UGC and various networks. The need for resource sharing through consortia is highlighted, with the aim of enhancing resources for university libraries.
Look Out! The Biggest Library Problem, Scott Rummler
Look Out! The Biggest Library Problem, Scott Rummler
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Libraries may lose control of the support, operation, and direction of their institutions because of the popularization of information and accompanying political wrangling. To a large extent, it will be their activism that will determine their viability going forward. If they fail to deal with this situation they may lose control of their destinies. Will we continue to expand and prosper? Case studies.
The Design Of The Wilson’S Library Literature Online Tutorial, Cecile Bianco
The Design Of The Wilson’S Library Literature Online Tutorial, Cecile Bianco
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The Wilson’s Library Literature Online tutorial (LLOT) was designed for the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College. This article provides background on the institution, summarize findings from a literature review of use of library tutorials at the graduate level, discusses the planning and the needs assessment for the tutorial, discusses the educational strategies used in the tutorial and its strategic design based on the literature review, proposes an evaluation form for the tutorial, and a budget for the tutorial.
Empowering The Intentional Learner: A Critical Theory For Information Literacy Instruction, John J. Doherty, Kevin Ketchner
Empowering The Intentional Learner: A Critical Theory For Information Literacy Instruction, John J. Doherty, Kevin Ketchner
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The empowered intentional learner is a starting point towards a grounded theory in information literacy instruction. The authors engage this theory in a critical dialogue with instructional practice, in this instance a for-credit college freshman class built around information literacy concepts. Only through such reflection, where theory informs practice and practice informs theory, is it possible to develop a grounded theory where a less privileged role for the instruction librarian takes a back seat role to the control students should have over their own learning.
Do You Really Want To Be A Forum?, Leonard Hitchcock
Do You Really Want To Be A Forum?, Leonard Hitchcock
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This article examines what a public forum is, and whether or not a library can legitimately claim to be one. Beginning with an imaginary visit to a rather odd public park, and a brief review of the development of the legal doctrine of the public forum, an attempt is made to establish that the library 1) falls far short of being a genuine public forum, 2) is actually ambivalent about being a forum at all, and 3) could, if it really wanted to, become much more of a forum by making a very simple change in its online catalog.
Confidentially Speaking: American Libraries And The Usa Patriot Act, Ellen D. Gilbert
Confidentially Speaking: American Libraries And The Usa Patriot Act, Ellen D. Gilbert
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The USA Patriot Act and librarians' responses to it are examined in the context of other government efforts to influence library service, such as the FBI's "Library Awareness Program," as well as the general context of intellectual freedom and librarians' commitment to it.
Effective Communication And Smooth Administration Of Academic Libraries In The 21st Century: A New Paradigm In Nigeria, Henry Itohowo
Effective Communication And Smooth Administration Of Academic Libraries In The 21st Century: A New Paradigm In Nigeria, Henry Itohowo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Effective communication is the soul of any institution. New opportunities are presented by Information and Communication Technology (ICTS). Library managers must adopt a more critical and communication plan that will enhance their skills and allow for further training, as well as allowing stakeholders to have input into decision-making.
Information As A Value Concept, Thomas Weissinger
Information As A Value Concept, Thomas Weissinger
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Philosophically, materialists and idealists understand the world differently. In materialist theory information directly represents the natural world, whereas idealism understands it to be the very structure of thought. Some of the problems arising between information theory and the actual practice of librarianship are due to mixing concepts from incompatible theories. The concept of information favored by materialist theories is not interchangeable with the concepts preferred by idealists and critical theorists. Materialism overemphasizes the empirical features of information, while giving short shrift to the possibility that information can be both factual and evaluative. Consequently, this leads to theories of information which …
Online Tutorials: Tips From The Literature, Cecile Bianco
Online Tutorials: Tips From The Literature, Cecile Bianco
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Online tutorials are an important addition to traditional teaching. Since Information Literacy is a skill that many believe college students should master, it can be argued that it is even more important that it is learned by graduate students. Online tutorials can be an effective means of education for graduate students. This paper assembles fourteen best practices for constructing online tutorials.
Patron Initiated, Web-Based Document Delivery In Germany, Elaine Peterson
Patron Initiated, Web-Based Document Delivery In Germany, Elaine Peterson
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
User Expectations In Private-Public Libraries In India, M. Christina Vasanthi
User Expectations In Private-Public Libraries In India, M. Christina Vasanthi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
The Changing Environment Of Academic Libraries: End-User Education And Planning Strategies For Libraries In India, M. Christina Vasanthi
The Changing Environment Of Academic Libraries: End-User Education And Planning Strategies For Libraries In India, M. Christina Vasanthi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
How To Speak Out (Visually) At Your Library, Alessia Zanin-Yost, Christy Donaldson
How To Speak Out (Visually) At Your Library, Alessia Zanin-Yost, Christy Donaldson
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Building A Digital Library: With Comments On Cooperative Grant Projects And The Goals Of A Digital Library, Elaine Peterson
Building A Digital Library: With Comments On Cooperative Grant Projects And The Goals Of A Digital Library, Elaine Peterson
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Using Server Logfiles To Improve Website Design, Elaine Maytag Nowick
Using Server Logfiles To Improve Website Design, Elaine Maytag Nowick
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Library Services In Adult Literacy Education, J.E. Onohwakpor
The Role Of Library Services In Adult Literacy Education, J.E. Onohwakpor
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Vital Technical Services In Academic Libraries, Leopoldo M. Montoya
Vital Technical Services In Academic Libraries, Leopoldo M. Montoya
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Incorporating The Values Of The Legal Profession Into A Research Instruction Experience For Law Students: Simulating A Law Firm Research Experience, Karen Summerhill
Incorporating The Values Of The Legal Profession Into A Research Instruction Experience For Law Students: Simulating A Law Firm Research Experience, Karen Summerhill
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Moving Digits In Serials Life, Jean-Mark Sens
Moving Digits In Serials Life, Jean-Mark Sens
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
The Economics Of An Indian Engineering College Library, T.K. Saravanan
The Economics Of An Indian Engineering College Library, T.K. Saravanan
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Dimensional Advances For Information Architecture, Joanne Twining
Dimensional Advances For Information Architecture, Joanne Twining
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Indian Innovative Ways Are More Than Digitization: Bhodhivanam, The Library's Forest Environment, John Neelankavil Cmi
Indian Innovative Ways Are More Than Digitization: Bhodhivanam, The Library's Forest Environment, John Neelankavil Cmi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
A Model Search Engine Based On Cluster Analysis Of User Search Terms, Elaine Maytag Nowick, Kent M. Eskridge, Daryl A. Travnicek, Xingchun Chen, Jun Li
A Model Search Engine Based On Cluster Analysis Of User Search Terms, Elaine Maytag Nowick, Kent M. Eskridge, Daryl A. Travnicek, Xingchun Chen, Jun Li
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Cooperative Collection Management In The Consortial Environment: The Viva Pilot Projects, Christopher Millson-Martula, Susanna Bartmann Pathak, Carol Pfeiffer
Cooperative Collection Management In The Consortial Environment: The Viva Pilot Projects, Christopher Millson-Martula, Susanna Bartmann Pathak, Carol Pfeiffer
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Teaching The Library: Best Practices, Laura Saunders
Teaching The Library: Best Practices, Laura Saunders
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
The History Of Academic Libraries In The United States: A Review Of The Literature, Sharon Gray Weiner
The History Of Academic Libraries In The United States: A Review Of The Literature, Sharon Gray Weiner
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Communication With Library Systems Support Personnel: Models For Success, Brian Rossmann, Doralyn Rossmann
Communication With Library Systems Support Personnel: Models For Success, Brian Rossmann, Doralyn Rossmann
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Studying The Reader/Researcher Without The Artifact: Digital Problems In The Future History Of Books, Dorothy Warner, John Buschman
Studying The Reader/Researcher Without The Artifact: Digital Problems In The Future History Of Books, Dorothy Warner, John Buschman
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.
Characteristics Of Successful Partnerships Between Libraries, Schools, And Community Agencies, Carol A Brown
Characteristics Of Successful Partnerships Between Libraries, Schools, And Community Agencies, Carol A Brown
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
No abstract provided.