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Evaluating Information: Where Do Librarians And Skeptics Align?, Evan Meszaros, Mandi Goodsett
Evaluating Information: Where Do Librarians And Skeptics Align?, Evan Meszaros, Mandi Goodsett
Michael Schwartz Library Publications
Although librarians may not realize it, they have many shared goals and values with those who consider themselves “Skeptics.” The presenters of this poster intend to survey a variety of types of librarians who teach patrons how to evaluate sources. The survey will investigate the librarians’ knowledge of concepts in skepticism, awareness of resources available to skeptics, and general attitude towards those who consider themselves skeptics. The poster will synthesize and analyze the results of this survey to reveal where librarians and skeptics align, and how that alignment compares with the attitudes librarians have overall toward the skeptic community.
Perceived Effects Of Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) On Rural Farmers’ Knowledge In Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo State., Tijjani Abu Rimi Mr, Anaeto Francis Chudi Dr, Emerhirhi Emily Emily Mrs
Perceived Effects Of Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) On Rural Farmers’ Knowledge In Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo State., Tijjani Abu Rimi Mr, Anaeto Francis Chudi Dr, Emerhirhi Emily Emily Mrs
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The aim of this study was to ascertain the effects of use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on farmers’ knowledge in Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo State. Data were collected with structured questionnaires distributed to 130 respondents randomly selected from the 10 extension blocks in Orlu Agricultural Zone. Data collected were analyzed descriptively. The result obtained showed that, radio is the most readily available ICT device (99.2%), followed by mobile phone (97.7%). It was also observed that ICT use have effects on the farmers’ knowledge on improve use of equipment with a mean response of 2.93, increase knowledge of use …