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Acquisitions Archaeology -- Professional Ethics, Jesse Holden

Against the Grain

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Publisher Profile: Igi Global

Against the Grain

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Booklover -- Percussion, Donna Jacobs

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Collecting To The Core -- Dance, Susan L. Wiesner, Anne Doherty

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Issues In Vendor/Library Relations -- Schooled, Bob Nardini

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Lessons Learned, Amira Aaron

Against the Grain

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Table Of Contents

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Op Ed -- Pelikan's Antidisambiguation: "Being Careful What We Wish For...", Michael P. Pelikan

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People Profile: Corey Seeman

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Random Ramblings -- Niche Research, Silos, And Collection Development, Bob Holley

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Little Red Herrings -- Is The Internet A Substitute For The Library After All? Part 1, Mark Y. Herring

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Cases Of Note -- Copyright, Bruce Strauch

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@Brunning: People & Technology: At The Only Edge That Means Anything / How We Understand What We Do, Dennis Brunning

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Biz Of Acq -- An Environmental Analysis Corroborating Pda And The Winthrop Example, Antje Mays, Michelle Flinchbaugh

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Full Page Ads

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Curation Service Models: Purdue University Research Repository, Michael Witt

Libraries Faculty and Staff Presentations

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Atg Interviews Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, Tom Gilson, Katina Strauch

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Oregon Trails -- The Ego And I, Thomas W. Leonhardt

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Wrl Newsletter April 2012, Maryke Barber

WRL Newsletters

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Citation Pattern Of The Nigerian Journal Of Horticultural Science From 1990-2005, Bolanle Oluyemisi Fagbola, Mary Adefunke Adejoro

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

The essence of academic journal publishing is to report research findings and to contribute to the field of knowledge. Journals are the most current channel of dissemination of new ideas, knowledge and breakthroughs in scientific development. Academic journals play a significant role in academic scholarship (Xiao and Smith, 2006). The present study therefore is undertaken on one of the renowned subject specialized academic journals, with the aim of analyzing citations cited in the various articles published therein.

Citation analysis examines bibliographic data from journal articles, monographs, published bibliographies, theses and electronic indexes in order to understand researchers' specific information …

Patients' Information Needs In Affiliated Hospitals Of Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Moosa Majidi, Hodeiseh Mahdavi, Hasan Siamian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Information seeking theories often refer to the concept of information needs, a presumed cognitive state wherein an individual's need state triggers the search behavior characteristic of information seeking in a given context. With the growth of electronic information and the increasing availability of health information, the idea of the 'informed patient' has become prominent. On the one hand, this has resulted in concerns about associated changes in the doctor-patient relationship and health outcomes [1]; on the other, it has given rise to visions of timely, high quality, accessible, understandable, reliable, and relevant information for patients and care-providers [2] Certainly, …

Evaluation Of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (Siwes) In Library School: The Federal Polytechnic Nekede Experience, Judith Nse

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede was established in 1978 by Edict No 16 of the than Imo State Government enacted by the Col. Sunday Adenihu government. The Imo State Government amended the Edict establishing the instruction in 1987 and renamed it, the Polytechnic Nekede. However, the ownership and management of the institution was taken over from the Imo State Government on the 7^th April, 1993 by the Federal Government of Nigeria after which it became Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri.

The Department of Library and Information Science, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, was established in 1979. The first set of students was …

The Role Of University Libraries In Enhancing Local Content Availability In The Nigerian Community, Chimezie Patrick Uzuegbu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

What is local content? According to Abdul Waheed Khan, in his paper presented in a UNESCO and World Summit on the Information Society, "Local content is an expression and communication of a community's locally generated, owned and adapted knowledge and experience that is relevant to the community's situation". Bhattacharjee (2001) says that local content is generally defined as a work which is produced under the creative control of nationals of the country. Meanwhile, the economist definition of local content is that it is the proportion of input which comes from the country itself, as opposed to those imported. Observing …

Managing Ict Waste: The Case Of Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo, Alex Ozoemelem Obuh, Elizabeth Ibolo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Information and communication technology (ICT) are modern tools and equipments that are used for the processing, storing, disseminating and utilization of information. Information and communication technology include computers, monitors, modern, keyboard, mice, scanner and printers etc. According to Aina (2004), information and communication technology is concerned with the technology used in handling, acquiring, processing, storing and disseminating information.

Information and communication technology has benefited educational institutions in several ways. Haag, Cummings and Dawkins, (2000) summarize the benefit in the following three (3) areas; the area of information processing task (such as online registration of courses, payment of school fees …

The Islamic Era And Its Importance To Knowledge And The Development Of Libraries, Zahid Ashraf Wani, Tabasum Maqbool

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Islam provided great impetus for the human pursuit of knowledge. The first verse that descended on the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Was Iqra, meaning "read,” opening the door to read, write, and ponder. The Quran urges the mankind to think, ponder, reflect and acquire knowledge that would bring them closer to God and his creation. The Quran uses repetition to embed certain key concepts in the consciousness of its listeners. Allah (God) and Rab (the Sustainer) are repeated 2,800 and 950 times, respectively, in the sacred text; Ilm (knowledge) comes third with 750 mentions.

The prophet Muhammad (SAW) commanded …

Influence Of Motivation On Turnover Of Library Personnel In Some Public Universities In South West Nigeria, Oyetola Solomon Olusegun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

A characteristic of organisations in the 21^st century is the continuous and rapid pace of change. Volatile free market economic environments, rapidly changing technologies, global competition, workforce diversity, and new organisational structures are some of the challenges an organisation faces. Organisations may differ in the priority they attach to the human resource component, in their efforts toward achieving high productivity and competitive advantage, yet they all recognize the value of a qualified, motivated, stable, and responsive team of employees (Huselid, 1995).

Retention and productivity levels of the existing workforce are an essential concern in human resource management. Employee …

Perceived Use Of Networked Multimedia Applications On Learning In Selected Universities In South West Nigeria, Emmanuel K. Ogunlana

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Introduction

Unlike paper books, networked electronic multimedia allows many people simultaneous access to the same materials. These resources are available all the time, from office or home to research institutes and Universities. More sources can be consulted and relevant information can be obtained immediately. Widespread use of this technology has implications for the learning, studying, local network capabilities and the services provided by libraries. It adds new dimensions to the learning experience, most concepts are easier to present and comprehend when words are complemented with images and animations. Learners retain more when a variety of senses are engaged in delivering …

Living The Future 2012: Educational Role Of Libraries, Jennifer L. Fabbi, Jeanne Brown, Anne E. Zald, Steven Hoover

Library Faculty Presentations

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Sell What They're Buying - Marketing Information Literacy, Katherine O'Clair

Library Scholarship

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“Real Deal” Information Literacy, Janet Cottrell, Sarah Faye Cohen

Library Scholarship

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