Library and Information Science Commons^™

Letters To The Editor, Katina Strauch

Against the Grain

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How The Journal Impact Factor Influences Academic Library Collections And Usage, Elizabeth R. Lorbeer

Against the Grain

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From The Reference Desk-Reviews Of Reference Titles, Tom Gilson

Against the Grain

No abstract provided.

Charleston Conference 2012

Against the Grain

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If Rumors Were Horses, Katina Strauch

Against the Grain

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What's The Use? Perspectives On Usage Statistics Across The Information Industry, Rossi Morris

Against the Grain

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And They Were There-Reports Of Meetings, Sever Bordeianu

Against the Grain

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Biz Of Acq-Using Tag Clouds That Visualize Circulation Patterns And Inform Acquisitions, H. Caroline Hassler, Michelle Flinchbaugh

Against the Grain

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Academic Librarian Research: A Survey Of Attitudes, Involvement, And Perceived Capabilities, Marie R. Kennedy, Kristine R. Brancolini

Librarian Publications & Presentations

This article reports on the development and results of a recent survey of academic librarians about their attitudes, involvement, and perceived capabilities using and engaging in primary research. The purpose of the survey was to inform the development of a continuing education program in research design. It updates earlier studies of academic librarian research; with the introduction of a confidence scale, it also contributes new insights regarding how prepared librarians believe themselves to be with regard to conducting research. The authors found that confidence in one’s ability to perform the discrete steps in the research process is a statistically significant …

Appreciative Inquiry: A Transformative Approach For Initiating Shared Leadership And Organizational Learning, Mary M. Somerville, Marical Farner

University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers

Auraria Library leaders at the University of Colorado Denver, USA employed Appreciative Inquiry (AI) principles, processes, and practices to inclusively redesign organizational structure, social relationships, knowledge systems, and workplace aspirations. Throughout the four year period, from 2008 through 2012,intervention activities employed life generating properties which were appreciative,applicable, provocative, and collaborative. Iterative application of the 4- Cycle intervention model (discovery, dream, design, and destiny) and associated AI principles advanced shared leadership and organizational learning capacities within a revitalized workplace culture. Iterative processes of reflection, reframing, and reinterpretation now sustain ongoing and inclusive inquiry that is appreciative,applicable, provocative, and collaborative.

Research Online, Open Access And Document Delivery, Lisa Billingham, Janice Chan

ECU Research Week

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Departmental Libraries At The University Of Peshawar: Current Status, Services, Issues, Challenges And Prospects, Amjid Khan, Rubina Bhatti

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study aims to examine the current status; collection; services; use of information technologies, budget and sources of budget in the departmental libraries at University of Peshawar. Questionnaire was distributed among the population of all library professionals working in departmental libraries (N=36, 100%) with the response rate of (N=28, 80.2%).SPSS (Version 19) was used for quantitative data analysis. Study identified that the respondents were to some extent satisfied with the present departmental library’s collection and budget. Inadequate information technology; lack of automated catalogue; lack of barcodes on books; lack of OPAC and automated circulation services; lack of Indexing …

The Development Of The Web And Its Impact On Libraries And Scholarly Communications, Michael B. Binder Dean Emeritus, University Libraries

DLPS Faculty Publications

In 2011 when I was given the opportunity of taking a research leave to explore a topic of my choice, I immediately thought of the changes in which we find information today both in our work and home lives. This was a natural reaction for me because ever since I had initiated my studies of librarianship and information science, I had been most interested in technology and its impact on libraries. This started with Professor Susan Artandi at Rutgers when I first learned of systems analysis and library automation and reached greater fruition under Professor Leon Montgomery's instruction on programming …

Library Hours For Labor Day Weekend, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Library Hours for Labor Day Weekend

Gift Books Received At Uri July 2011 To June 2012, Michael Vocino

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Gift books received by the University of Rhode Island Libraries from 2011-2012. Information includes date of donation, name of donor, and number of titles donated.

Lanthorn, Vol. 47, No. 05, August 30, 2012, Grand Valley State University

Volume 47, July 2, 2012 - June 3, 2013

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Citation Patterns In Educational Science Theses At The University Of Córdoba, Alexander Maz-Machado, Manuel Torralbo-Rodríguez, Mª Pilar Gutiérrez-Arenas, Francisca Morales Sillero

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper analyses citation patterns in 30 doctoral theses in the field of Education Sciences, submitted at the University of Córdoba (Spain) between 1997 and 2010. A preference was found for citing books as opposed to articles. The most widely-cited journal was a Spanish education-specific publication, Enseñanza de las ciencias. Only a small number of journals from the stock of periodical publications held and managed by the Faculty of Education Sciences Library were cited.

Library Wifi Ended By Porn Fine In West Bend Community Memorial Library; Acceptable Use Policies Are Absolute Failures, Dan Kleinman

West Bend Community Memorial Library (Wisconsin), 2009

No abstract provided.

The Anchor, Volume 126.01: August 29, 2012, Hope College

The Anchor: 2012

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.

Zach's News, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Behind The Scenes: Secrets of Monticello
• Database trial and evaluation: BioOne

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 037, Number 01, August 28, 2012, Grand Valley State University

2012-2013, Volume 37

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Lanthorn, Vol. 47, No. 04, August 27, 2012, Grand Valley State University

Volume 47, July 2, 2012 - June 3, 2013

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

The Importance Of Case Studies For Lis Education, Tony Horava, Bill Curran

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

As the curriculum and methods of LIS education are evolving to meet new expectations, the case study methodology is an important pedagogical tool to strengthen the skills of students. The educational theory of John Dewey and with the management theory of Henry Mintzberg are provided as foundational context. There is significant value in this methodology in regards to adult learning characteristics such as active learning and incorporation of the student's life experience in problem-solving and scenario analysis. The core competencies expected of librarians, as referenced in the statements of various professional associations such as the ALA and SLA, can be …

The Challenges And Frustration Of Software Adoption In Nigeria Libraries: A Survey Of Some Selected Libraries, Ibrahim Ayandare Ayankola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The article presents the result of a survey on the challenges and frustrations of software adoption in Nigerian libraries. This is done through questionnaire administered to some selected libraries that cut across academic, research and seminary libraries. Many libraries are now moving towards in-house development of new software to meet their requirements and to provide efficient services. It is hoped that frustration of adopting software will soon fizzle out and libraries would be in for problem free software era.

New Search At Galileo, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• New Search at GALILEO

Innovative Practices In Electronic Resources And Acquisition Management, Ryan Weir, Geoffrey P. Timms, Kelly A. Smith, Regina Koury, Denise Pan

Charleston Library Conference

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Efficient And Effective Funding Of Open Access 'Books', Frances Pinter, Sanford G. Thatcher, Ramune K. Kubilius

Charleston Library Conference

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The Tower And The Free Web: The Role Of Reference, John Dove, Phoebe Ayers, Casper Grathwohl, Jason B. Phillips, Michael Sweet, Sam Linthicum

Charleston Library Conference

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Who Do We Trust? The Meaning Of Brand In Scholarly Publishing And Academic Librarianship, Anthony Watkinson, Kent Anderson, Dean Smith, Hazel Woodward, Allen Renear, Audrey Powers

Charleston Library Conference

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Teaching Electronic Resource Management, Sheri Ross

Charleston Library Conference

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