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Review Of Studying Students: A Second Look, Juliann Couture

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Redefinitions And The Growing Importance Of Library Collaboration, Ivan Gaetz

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The Sound Of The Crowd: Using Social Media To Develop Best Practices For Open Access Workflows For Academic Librarians (Oawal), Jill Emery, Graham Stone

Collaborative Librarianship

For the past nine months, Graham Stone and Jill Emery have been promoting OAWAL: Open Access Workflows for Academic Librarians on a blog site, through Facebook ™, through Twitter ™, and at inperson events in both the USA and UK to raise awareness of open access management issues in academic libraries and in an attempt to crowdsource best practices internationally. The in-person meetings used a technique known as the H Form, which can be applied to other areas of academic librarianship. This overview outlines the current project, focusing on feedback received, highlights some of the changes that have been made …

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Collaboration As A Key Component Of Library Service: A Presidential Perspective, Courtney Young

Collaborative Librarianship

Collaboration has been a vital part of my professional career and has been essential in every position I have had in higher education and now as President of the American Library Association, 2014-2015. The successes that collaboration has fostered underscores my resolve for it to have a continued role in my work.

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The Blended Desk And Its Consequences On Collaboration, Christopher Magee, Michael Perini

Collaborative Librarianship

This article discusses the complications arising from the implementation of the “blended desk” model in an academic library and its influence on intra-organizational collaboration. Blended desks combine the physical spaces of traditional Circulation and Reference desks and staff in an arrangement with a new desk and multi-skilled individuals. Traditionally dissimilar mentalities and skill sets of the Circulation and Reference personnel along with a culture reflecting typical academic hierarchy all create impediments to the success of this service model. Given this, various reconsiderations of the blended desk model are suggested.

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Top Trends And Libraries – 2015 Is Our Year, Lori Bowen Ayre

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Review Of “Using Social Media To Promote International Collaboration”, Alison Hicks

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Review Of The Embedded Librarian’S Cookbook, Megan E. Welsh

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Review Of The Machiavellian Librarian: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, And Influencing Stakeholders, Courtney Fuson

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Building Capacity Of Librarians For Knowledge And Skill Development: A Case Study Of Nine Institutions Of The Consortium For Advanced Research Training In Africa (Carta), Oluwaseun Ireti Obasola Mrs., Ayodele J.A. Alonge, Benedict A. Oladele, John Eyers

Collaborative Librarianship

Librarians have an important part to play in supporting research, training and developing the knowledge economies of nations. The changing roles of librarians and the attendant new skills and knowledge required to play these roles are a major challenge for libraries and librarians in developing countries, especially those in Africa. To meet this challenge, the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) seeks to promote development through advanced research training. In achieving this vision, librarians need to be empowered with knowledge and skills required to support teaching, learning and research in the continent. This is being implemented through the …

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The Pivot: Phase 2 Of 2cul Technical Services Integration, Kate Harcourt, Jim Leblanc

Collaborative Librarianship

The Columbia and Cornell University Libraries’ partnership (2CUL) is now in its fifth year. Its composite acronym (2CUL), which condenses a doubling of the two participating libraries’ initial letters, summarizes both vision and mission: a broad integration of library activities in a number of areas – including collection development, acquisitions and cataloging, e-resources and digital management, and digital preservation, and reciprocal onsite use of collections. A key component of the partnership is 2CUL Technical Services Integration (TSI), an initiative funded by a generous three-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to plan for the merger of technical services operations. …

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Published Librarian Research, 2008 Through 2012: Analyses And Perspectives, Selenay Aytac, Bruce Slutsky

Collaborative Librarianship

This research paper reviews published library science literature from 2008 through 2012 using a purposive sample of 13 Library and Information Science (LIS) journals. The texts of 1,778 LIS articles were analyzed and classified as research versus non-research. Of these articles, 769 (43.1%) determined as research were examined in order to collect data on numerous variables including authorship, topic, type of research, data collection, and data analysis techniques. The selected LIS journals draw a representative sample of practitioner research with 438 (57%) research articles solely written by practitioners, 110 (14.3%) research articles written collaboratively by at least one practitioner and …

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From An Autonomous To A Collaborative Website Redesign Process: The University Of Denver Libraries Experience, Shea-Tinn Yeh, Christopher C. Brown

Collaborative Librarianship

Librarians traditionally have insisted on designing and developing the library’s website in-house. An inhouse developed website allows librarians full control of its design, content, and delivery. The library website is also distinguished by its research orientation compared to the university’s marketing-driven purposes. However, in the age of gaining competitive advantage by promoting campus branding, shared services, and collaborative initiatives by various administrative units, libraries could be a stronger partner with other campus departments. This article describes the University of Denver Libraries’ transformation from an autonomous information silo to an integrated Web portal within the University’s Marketing & Communication division. In …

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Library Innovation And Collaborative Librarianship, Ivan Gaetz

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Teaching Family Policy: Macro Societal Trends In Family Life, Leaanne Derigne

Florida Public Health Review

Students in many different fields will inevitably work with families in their professional practices. Successful practice must incorporate an understanding of macro societal trends that impact family life. A course such as Family Policy will train clinical social workers, nurses, educators, public administrators, and many others to understand the larger social systems that may be causing problems for their clients and patients. It will also provide students with an understanding of the key policies that need to be reformed or passed in order to better support families. This article presents techniques for teaching a dynamic course on family policy including …

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Nurse Practitioners’ Attitudes And Knowledge About Influenza Immunization, Kim Curry, Christina Humphreys

Florida Public Health Review

Influenza remains a leading cause of death nationally and internationally. Annual influenza immunization for healthcare workers has been recommended since 1984. Despite this, many healthcare workers do not receive the immunization. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are key primary care providers in the U.S. healthcare system. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and personal beliefs of NPs as a step toward understanding the reasons for the participation or non-participation in the influenza vaccine of this professional group. A quantitative cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, NP demographics, and patient factors was carried out. Most of the 174 participants had …

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Leadership Concepts In Poetry (And Some Prose), W Michael Reid

Florida Public Health Review

The director of a public health leadership institute often spoke during the workshops and other meetings of the institute participants. He illustrated many leadership concepts in his remarks with verses from poems and selections of prose. Many of the participants in the institute found the passages illuminating or helpful in remembering the leadership content. After his retirement, the former director created a draft based on his presentations. This is an expanded version of that paper. It supplements the original pieces and contains discussions of the importance of the ideas in the selections. A number of the concepts are qualified with …

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Plates And Dietary Advice: A Current Trend In Nutrition Education Messaging For The Public, Judy E. Perkin, Claudia Sealey-Potts, Rachel Hochwald

Florida Public Health Review

Numerous dietary advice plate icons are currently being promoted in the United States. These icons are based on scientific studies related to diet and the prevention or treatment of chronic diseases. Icons also have been targeted to specific populations related to age, ethnicity, eating preferences, and level of physical activity. Plate icons currently being advocated stress the importance of portion size and the desirability of fruit and vegetable consumption while giving other types of advice as well. The multiplicity of icons may enable more individually tailored dietary advice but may also be confusing for the public. This paper reviews 16 …

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Closing The Political Gap Between Public Health Ethics And Public Health Practice – A Commentary, Akiva Turner

Florida Public Health Review

Whereas public health practitioners and leaders regularly make decisions that require some degree of ethical consciousness, sometimes these decisions are guided or even heavily influenced by political ramifications rather than healthcare and public health ones. Some relatively recent decisions in Florida and at the national level involving public health authorities may have been made where politics won out over sound public health practice. Only a few studies exist regarding what public health employees consider to be ethical issues in practice and there are few formal bodies that guide ethical practice in public health. In this commentary I argue that attempts …

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Perceived Susceptibility And Prevention Attitudes Of African-American College Students’ Toward Type 2 Diabetes, Chauneva Glenn Jones, Torhonda C. Lee, Ivette A. López

Florida Public Health Review

Whereas type 2 diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the general United States, it is the fourth leading cause of death for African Americans. This health disparity remains a serious and costly public health issue. This study investigated the type 2 diabetes preventive behaviors and intentions among 130 African-American college students. Data collection for this cross-sectional study included administration of a 23-item survey that measured knowledge, attitudes, perceived susceptibility, and social norms. We found that only 19% of the respondents perceived themselves at risk for developing diabetes. Students who had been told by a health professional that …

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Lessons Learned: Methods Used To Recruit Rural Latinos For A Health Awareness Study, Alex Ortiz

Florida Public Health Review

The growth of the nation’s Latino population in rural areas may provide challenges for investigators seeking to recruit a diverse participant pool for use in survey and focus group research. This paper presents a case study that describes the successful recruitment of rural Latinos as part of a multidisciplinary health awareness project that targeted adolescent Latinos, ages 11-15, and at least one parent or guardian. Logistical considerations when organizing a series of surveys and focus groups in rural areas are presented. Lessons learned from working with participants in the study are also included, such as providing child care services, addressing …

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A Local Health Department’S Use Of Clas To Advance Health Equity, Ericka Burroughs, Yolanda G. Martinez

Florida Public Health Review

Health Equity is the idea that everyone has the opportunity to achieve optimal health regardless of race/ethnicity, educational attainment, sexual orientation, income, religious affiliation, residence, or ability. In 2014, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) deemed health equity one of its three agency priorities. Though there are a number of determinants that influence health outcomes, such as genetics, individual behavior choices, and access to health services, the social determinants tend to be the most complex and influential on quality of life and well-being. The DOH-Orange has implemented the Culturally Linguistically and Appropriate Services standards for Healthcare (CLAS) …

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At The Epicenter Of A Community-Wide Effort To Improve Public Health, Yolanda G. Martinez, Cheri Rufener

Florida Public Health Review

This paper describes the All Into Health Project implemented between 2010 and 2012 as part of the Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative to address smoking in Orange County, Florida. The All Into Health Project exemplifies what can be accomplished through a combination of leadership and community organization. This demonstration project may inspire initiatives elsewhere that can lead to Florida becoming a comprehensive tobacco- free state.

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Nurses' Knowledge And Attitudes Towards Victims Of Sexual Trafficking, Jazmyne V. Simmons, Torhonda Lee, Mary Simmons, Ivette A. López

Florida Public Health Review

Florida ranks fourth in the United States in reports of human trafficking. Human trafficking is the second largest international criminal industry in the world. Globally, 80% of all transnational victims are women and girls, and half of all trafficked victims are children. Approximately $32 billion are generated annually from this global trade. The public health consequences include physical, sexual, and psychological trauma, as well as addiction and violence. Healthcare providers represent part of a safety net of professionals who may have the ability and access for identifying and assisting victims of trafficking. This study was investigated Florida nurses’ knowledge of …

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The Personal And Economic Impact Of Falls In Florida: Promoting Prevention, Laura C. Straut

Florida Public Health Review

This paper describes the prevalence of falls in the United States, specifically in Florida, as well as the physical, financial, and emotional costs imposed on older Floridians after sustaining a fall. The accepted interventions for prevention are discussed with the goal of allowing health care providers to take a big-picture approach to addressing fall risk and to equip citizens to advocate for themselves to decrease their personal risk. Public Health can play a vital role in educating the public on potential risks and means to improve their health and safety in their home and community.

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Health + Equality + School Engagement: Scenarios Usa Reinvents Sex Education, Rafael Mazin, Andrea Lynch

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

This issue of Quality/Calidad/Qualité highlights the experience of Scenarios USA, an innovative nonprofit program that has integrated a gender and rights perspective—and a critical-thinking approach—into sex education curricula, while fostering new pedagogies and greater awareness among teachers. Scenarios USA approaches sexual health not as a stand-alone issue but as intertwined with young people’s overall lives and agency. As such, the organization’s “sex ed” work is part of a broader strategy of fostering self-expression, leadership, and advocacy among youth, especially among those living in marginalized communities. The approach has made Scenarios a vanguard in the field of sexuality education. Scenarios’ experience …

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Nutrition Education Curriculum For The Adolescent Girls Empowerment Program (Agep), Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

The Adolescent Girls Empowerment Program (AGEP) in rural and urban Zambia aims to build social, health, and economic assets of adolescent girls. A safe spaces component is at the core of AGEP. Girls groups, under the guidance of a female mentor from the same community, provide a safe and supportive learning environment. The meetings are critical in building social assets for vulnerable girls—including friendships, self-esteem, trusting relationships with adults, and social support. The training content over the course of the year varies from sexual and reproductive health and life skills to financial education and nutrition training. This collection is focused …

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Balika Fact Sheet: Highlight On Gender And Rights, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

Data presented in this Bangladeshi Association for Life Skills, Income, and Knowledge for Adolescents (BALIKA) fact sheet, “Highlight on Gender and Rights,” reveal that attitudes about gender equitability differ across domains and by the background characteristics of respondents in terms of education, marital status, and age. Those who are married, less educated, and young are less aware of gender equality and rights including domestic violence, autonomy, and confidence. The data suggest specific areas where interventions may produce positive outcomes. The BALIKA survey included a number of questions to measure the values held about gender equality in terms of marriage expectations, …

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Balika Fact Sheet: Highlight On Married Adolescents, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

In Bangladesh, marriage marks the beginning of sanctioned sexual activity as well as increased social isolation. When girls are not in school, they miss the opportunity to interact with same-age peers and form social networks. They may be less likely to gain skills and knowledge and have less earning power. Married adolescents have poorer sexual and reproductive health knowledge and more unequal gender attitudes. Young girls who are married to much-older men are in a disadvantaged position to negotiate in their marital home. This can have implications for realizing sexual and reproductive choice and health rights. This Bangladeshi Association for …

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Balika Fact Sheet: Highlight On Schooling, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

School attendance is universal in the Bangladeshi Association for Life Skills, Income, and Knowledge for Adolescents (BALIKA) study area, but the persistence of early and child marriage leads to high dropout rates among girls. Compulsory primary education is free in Bangladesh, and policies to improve access to schooling are generally credited with universal schooling at young ages. Only 1 percent of 12–15-year-olds have never attended school compared to 9 percent among 15–18-year-olds in the study area. The recent expansion of educational opportunity presents new challenges. Bangladesh is unusual by global comparison in the high proportion of girls who are married …

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Review Of Studying Students: A Second Look, Juliann Couture

Collaborative Librarianship

Redefinitions And The Growing Importance Of Library Collaboration, Ivan Gaetz

Collaborative Librarianship

The Sound Of The Crowd: Using Social Media To Develop Best Practices For Open Access Workflows For Academic Librarians (Oawal), Jill Emery, Graham Stone

Collaborative Librarianship

Collaboration As A Key Component Of Library Service: A Presidential Perspective, Courtney Young

Collaborative Librarianship

The Blended Desk And Its Consequences On Collaboration, Christopher Magee, Michael Perini

Collaborative Librarianship

Top Trends And Libraries – 2015 Is Our Year, Lori Bowen Ayre

Collaborative Librarianship

Review Of “Using Social Media To Promote International Collaboration”, Alison Hicks

Collaborative Librarianship

Review Of The Embedded Librarian’S Cookbook, Megan E. Welsh

Collaborative Librarianship

Review Of The Machiavellian Librarian: Winning Allies, Combating Budget Cuts, And Influencing Stakeholders, Courtney Fuson

Collaborative Librarianship

Building Capacity Of Librarians For Knowledge And Skill Development: A Case Study Of Nine Institutions Of The Consortium For Advanced Research Training In Africa (Carta), Oluwaseun Ireti Obasola Mrs., Ayodele J.A. Alonge, Benedict A. Oladele, John Eyers

Collaborative Librarianship

The Pivot: Phase 2 Of 2cul Technical Services Integration, Kate Harcourt, Jim Leblanc

Collaborative Librarianship

Published Librarian Research, 2008 Through 2012: Analyses And Perspectives, Selenay Aytac, Bruce Slutsky

Collaborative Librarianship

From An Autonomous To A Collaborative Website Redesign Process: The University Of Denver Libraries Experience, Shea-Tinn Yeh, Christopher C. Brown

Collaborative Librarianship

Library Innovation And Collaborative Librarianship, Ivan Gaetz

Collaborative Librarianship

Teaching Family Policy: Macro Societal Trends In Family Life, Leaanne Derigne

Florida Public Health Review

Nurse Practitioners’ Attitudes And Knowledge About Influenza Immunization, Kim Curry, Christina Humphreys

Florida Public Health Review

Leadership Concepts In Poetry (And Some Prose), W Michael Reid

Florida Public Health Review

Plates And Dietary Advice: A Current Trend In Nutrition Education Messaging For The Public, Judy E. Perkin, Claudia Sealey-Potts, Rachel Hochwald

Florida Public Health Review

Closing The Political Gap Between Public Health Ethics And Public Health Practice – A Commentary, Akiva Turner

Florida Public Health Review

Perceived Susceptibility And Prevention Attitudes Of African-American College Students’ Toward Type 2 Diabetes, Chauneva Glenn Jones, Torhonda C. Lee, Ivette A. López

Florida Public Health Review

Lessons Learned: Methods Used To Recruit Rural Latinos For A Health Awareness Study, Alex Ortiz

Florida Public Health Review

A Local Health Department’S Use Of Clas To Advance Health Equity, Ericka Burroughs, Yolanda G. Martinez

Florida Public Health Review

At The Epicenter Of A Community-Wide Effort To Improve Public Health, Yolanda G. Martinez, Cheri Rufener

Florida Public Health Review

Nurses' Knowledge And Attitudes Towards Victims Of Sexual Trafficking, Jazmyne V. Simmons, Torhonda Lee, Mary Simmons, Ivette A. López

Florida Public Health Review

The Personal And Economic Impact Of Falls In Florida: Promoting Prevention, Laura C. Straut

Florida Public Health Review

Health + Equality + School Engagement: Scenarios Usa Reinvents Sex Education, Rafael Mazin, Andrea Lynch

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

Nutrition Education Curriculum For The Adolescent Girls Empowerment Program (Agep), Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

Balika Fact Sheet: Highlight On Gender And Rights, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

Balika Fact Sheet: Highlight On Married Adolescents, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth

Balika Fact Sheet: Highlight On Schooling, Population Council

Poverty, Gender, and Youth