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Painting The Landscape With Fire: Longleaf Pines And Fire Ecology, Carol Lynn Price

South Carolina Libraries

Carol Lynn Price reviews Den Lathem's Painting the Landscape with Fire: Longleaf Pines and Fire Ecology.

State Of The Heart: South Carolina Writers On The Places They Love, Volume 2, Nancy Shore

South Carolina Libraries

Nancy Shore reviews State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, Volume 2.

Notes On Operations: Classifying African Literary Authors, Marilyn A. Green, Susan Rathbun-Grubb

Faculty Publications

This paper reviews the literature on the inadequacies of the Library of Congress Classification (LCC) schedules for African literary authors and describes a modified practice that collocates African literature and facilitates patron browsing. Current LCC practice scatters African literature across the multiple European language classifications of former colonial powers. Future strategies could place individual authors more accurately in the context of their country, region, culture, and languages of authorship. The authors renew the call for a formal international effort to revisit the literature schedules and create new classification practices for African literature.

Preaching Motherhood And Womanhood From The Christian Pulpit: Information Dissemination And Use, Darin S. Freeburg

Faculty Publications

The sermons clergy preach every Sunday can provide tremendous insight into current religious thinking about motherhood and womanhood. A database of sermons preached by clergy from a sample of Christian churches in the United States was searched for sermons given on Mother's Day 2014. A grounded theory approach explored how clergy framed these constructs. Results show that although clergy tend to frame these concepts in stereotypical ways, there is great complexity in how this is done. Clergy use a variety of information sources to preach on the roles of women and mothers, providing insight into the very construction of these …

Exploring Undergraduate Students' Information Seeking Motivation: A Self-Determination Perspective, Ana Dubnjakovic

Theses and Dissertations

Human motivation is a widely debated construct in psychology and many disciplines in social science as well as education and health sciences have adopted various psychological theories in an effort to understand motivational forces behind many human activities from dieting (e.g., Schelling, Munsch and Margraf, 2011), psychotherapy (e.g., Martens, 2010) and academic achievement (e.g., Artino, Holmboe and Durning, 2012) to political participation (e.g., Hersh, 2012). Case (2012) devotes an entire chapter in his seminal text on information behavior to an overview of what he calls a “motivational puzzle” tying it to information need as the predominantly discussed dimension of motivation …

What Makes Information Strategic ? An Examination Of Access To Information Resources For Entrepreneurs And Business Performance, Yao Zhang

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to explore the nature of the relationship between the access to and use of information resources of entrepreneurs and their business performance. The survival and competence of organizations relies heavily on their recognition of information as important strategic resource. Entrepreneurs, specifically, face a constantly changing environment and are in a disadvantaged competitive position in finance and experience compared with large companies. Access to, and use of information resources, will help them improve their business performance.

This study collects both qualitative and quantitative data, investigating the entrepreneurs’ business performance and their behaviour in accessing and …

Equity Of Access To Cultural Heritage: The Influence Of The Museum Experience On Learning In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Liya Deng

Theses and Dissertations

Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States. Due to impairments in social interaction and communication, autistic children face challenges in traditional education settings where instruction is based mainly on one-way communication between teachers and students. On the other hand, current research indicates that the museum environment offers opportunities for free-choice, object-based, and inquiry-based learning suitable for the educational and social needs of autistic children. However, there is a paucity of professional literature assessing the impact of such unconventional settings as museums on the learning experience of autistic children.

To narrow this gap in our knowledge, …

Caroliniana Columns - Spring 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society Newsletter - Columns

Contents:

Library's 175^th Anniversary Celebration Culminates with Visit from Cokie Roberts..... p.1
Funeral Homes and Celebrations of Community Life..... p.2
Report from the Director..... p.6
Society's Eightieth Annual Meeting Welcomes Speaker Vernon Burton..... p.7
Oral History Symposium..... p.8
Visual Materials at the South Caroliniana Library: Documenting South Carolina Design and Philosophy..... p.9
University Libraries Select New Director of Development..... p.15
Two Centuries of Living and Working on the Historic Horseshoe..... p.16
"Citizens Under the American Flag:" African-American Newspapers at the South Caroliniana Library..... p.20
In Memoriam: Sloan Hungerpiller Brittain..... p.24
In Memoriam: Harold "Hal" Brunton..... p.25
In Memoriam: Dr. …

University Libraries - Spring 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University Libraries Minizine

University Libraries is a magazine published biannually by the University of South Carolina Libraries.

Contents:

Around the Libraries... p.4

The Time is Right... p.6

First Folio!... p.8

The Case of the Cased Photographs... p.9

Caroliniana Society Annual Gifts Report - March 2016, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society - Annual Report of Gifts

Contents:

Presidents - The University South Caroliniana Society..... p.1
Address by Dr. Don H. Doyle..... p.2
Report of Gifts to the Library by Members of the Society During the Past Year..... p.21
Papers of the Best and Hext Families, 1782-1944..... p.21
William A.B. Davenport Papers, 1778, 1856-2011..... p.48
Mack Family Papers, 1863, 1868, 1870-1912..... p.53
Walsh Family Papers, 1895, 1899, 1915-1927..... p.173
Miscellaneous Items (Manuscripts, Letters, Photographs, Books, etc.)..... p.187
Selected List of Printed South Caroliniana..... p.227
Pictorial South Caroliniana..... p.231
Endowments and Funds to Benefit the South Caroliniana Library..... p.245
Members of the University of South Carolina Guardian Society..... …

End Of Program Assessments And Their Association With Early Career Success In Lis, Susan R. Rathbun-Grubb

Faculty Publications

Analyses of North American LIS program alumni survey data indicate that the completion of any end of program assessment (EPA) or capstone is associated with certain early-career success measures. Using data collected in the Workforce Issues in Library and Information Science 2 project (WILIS 2), we examined the type of EPAs (internships, portfolios, theses, etc.) completed by students and assessed whether there are relationships between their completion and the following outcomes: length of time to secure employment after graduation, acquisition of managerial or leadership roles, job/ career satisfaction, and participation in professional and leadership activities. We also assessed the graduates’ …

Review Of Poachers Were My Prey: Eighteen Years As An Undercover Wildlife Officer, By W. H. “Chip” Gross, Andrea L'Hommedieu

Faculty and Staff Publications

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On Writing Abstracts, Fred Guyette

South Carolina Libraries

Fred Guyette of Erskine College & Seminary shares his experiences with writing abstracts for Religious and Theological Abstracts (RTA) and Old Testament Abstracts (OTA).

The South Carolina Digital Library (Scdl): What Is It And Where Is It Going?, Kate Boyd, Heather Gilbert, Chris Vinson

South Carolina Libraries

Kate Boyd, Heather Gilbert, and Chris Vinson give updates and information on the South Carolina Digital Library project (SCDL).

Greeting From President, John Kennerly

South Carolina Libraries

President's greeting by John Kennerly, SCLA President, 2016.

The South Carolina Library Association: A Brief History, Brent Appling, Amanda Stone

South Carolina Libraries

With images curated from the collections of the South Carolina State Library, Amanda Stone and Brent Appling provide a brief history of the South Carolina Library Association.

Beaufort, Marianne Cawley

South Carolina Libraries

Marianna Cawley of the Charleston County Public Library reviews Beaufort, a book of photography by N. Jane Iseley.

State Of The Heart: South Carolina Writers On The Places They Love, Nancy Shore

South Carolina Libraries

Nancy Shore, MLIS student at the University of South Carolina reviews State of the Heart: South Carolina Writers on the Places They Love, edited by Aida Rogers.

News From Around Scla

South Carolina Libraries

Reporting news from fall 2015 including announcements of SCLA award winners.

Minnow, Latasha Martin

South Carolina Libraries

LaTasha Martin, MLIS student at the University of South Carolina reviews Minnow by James E. McTeer.

Empowering The Enemy: The Cold War And The East-West Battle For Information Superiority, 1945 - 1969, Stan Trembach

Theses and Dissertations

This comparative study employs a historical perspective to narrow the gap in the existing knowledge of the origins of an information explosion phenomenon that dates back to the early decades of the twentieth century. It argues that the root cause of the unprecedented growth of the overall amount of documents was the rapid expansion of scientific and technical advances across the world and the subsequent spread of modern technologies, particularly those applied to scientific and technical information (STI).

This research is based on the premise that the thriving of the Soviet militaryindustrial complex went hand in hand with the rise …

The Value Of Public Libraries During A Major Flooding: How Digital Resources Can Enhance Health And Disaster Preparedness In Local Communities., Feili Tu-Keefner

Faculty Publications

In October 2015, several counties in South Carolina experienced catastrophic flooding that caused severe damage, including loss of residential homes and other calamities. Using a framework for risk communication preparedness and implementation about pandemic influenza for vulnerable populations recommended by public health experts, this case study investigates public libraries’ value to their communities and their legitimacy as partners of public health agencies during and after a disaster. Public libraries’ situation-specific information services in the target areas affected by flooding during and after the disaster were explored. The methodology was qualitative-based. Focus-group meetings with public library administrators and librarians, one-on-one interviews …

Intellectual Capital In Churches: Matching Solution Complexity With Problem Complexity, Darin Freeburg

Faculty Publications

The problems organizations face have varying degrees of complexity. What is not often understood, however, is that the knowledge needed to solve these problems also varies in complexity, and should match the complexity of the problem itself. The current study provides grounded theory for how leaders in churches should approach problems relating to Intellectual Capital (IC) assets. These intangible assets are crucial to the ability of churches to create value that enriches the lives of individuals in their communities. In two, 90-minute focus groups, the leadership team of a United Methodist Church in South Carolina, USA was asked about their …

Building Connections, Collaboration, And Community For Differently-And Typically-Able Students In A Middle School Library In The United States, Karen W. Gavigan, Clayton A. Copeland

Faculty Publications

Data from around the world offer compelling evidence regarding the impact that school librarians and library programs have on student achievement. Research investigating inclusive library programming, or programming serving both typically-able and differently-able students, however, is extremely limited. This case study examined inclusive library programming in a rural middle school library in the southeastern United States. Best practices and inclusion in the school library served as the axis from which a school culture of inclusion and valuing differences emanates. Findings from this study offer guidance for educators and librarians serving multiple grade levels in both school and public library settings.

Examining Inclusive Programming In A Middle School Library: A Case Study Of Adolescents Who Are Differently- And Typically-Able, Clayton A. Copeland, Karen W. Gavigan Dr.

Faculty Publications

Numerous national and international studies have shown the importance of school libraries and librarians in students’ educations, including literacy skill development and academic achievement. However, published research investigating school library accessibility and services from the perspectives of students who are differently-able are extremely limited, as are studies of inclusive library programming, or programming serving both typically-able and differently-able students. This case study examines inclusive library programming with adolescents in a middle school library. Findings indicate that the impact of inclusive school library programming was meaningful and often extended beyond the library’s walls. Inclusive library programming resulted in skill development among …

Caroliniana Columns - Fall 2015, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University South Caroliniana Society Newsletter - Columns

Contents:

Letter from the Dean of Libraries..... p.2
University Celebrates Library's Past and Plans for Its Future..... p.3
South Caroliniana Library Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow..... p.4
Report from the Director..... p.10
The Right Time..... p.11
Annual Holiday Coffee and Book Signing Features Boyd Saunders..... p.11
On the Horseshoe: A Guide to the Historic Campus of the University of South Carolina..... p.12
And the Rains Came - A Preservationist's Story..... p.14
The Doom of Ravenswood..... p.16
Report from the Summer 2015 William Gilmore Simms Visiting Research Professor Coleman Hutchison..... p.20
Summer 2015 Scholars at the South Caroliniana Library..... p.21
Letter …

University Libraries - Fall 2015, University Libraries--University Of South Carolina

University Libraries Minizine

University Libraries is a magazine published biannually by the University of South Carolina Libraries.

Contents:

The South Caroliniana Library celebrates... p. 4

Undergraduate Research Award winners... p. 6

From the halls of Montezuma... p. 7

"It comes down to people"... p. 8

Fall Literary Festival 2015... p. 9

Calendar... p. 10

SCoer!... p. 11

Library Display 2.0: Evolving From Monologue To Dialogue, Ilishe Mikos, Brandy R. Horne, Kari D. Weaver

Faculty Publications

Generally created by individual librarians and anchored to a physical space, library displays are often static, limited, and fleeting. However, these displays can evolve into wider, more affective, multi-dimensional, 21st century, virtual spaces by incorporating collaborative discourse between multiple librarians, by reaching out to the community for content, and by using technological tools, such as email, Google Drive, Google Images, QR codes, and social media. This paper presents a case study of the life of a library display from inception through execution. By pooling the skills, experiences, and stakeholder networks of two librarians and an MLIS intern, the library’s December …

A History Of South Carolina Lighthouses By John Hairr, Ben Neal

South Carolina Libraries

Ben Neal of Richland Library reviews A History of South Carolina Lighthouses by John Hairr.

The Scandalous Lives Of Carolina Belles Marie Boozer And Amelia Feaster: Flirting With The Enemy By Tom Elmore, Jade Geary

South Carolina Libraries

Jade Geary, MLIS, reviews Tom Elmore's The Scandalous Lives of Carolina Belles Marie Boozer and Amelia Feaster: Flirting with the Enemy.