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The Wonders Of The Augsburg Cabinet: Three Ways Of Experiencing A Document, Kiersten F. Latham

Proceedings from the Document Academy

Since even before Frohmann (2009) proposed his document analysis on the meaning of cabinets of curiosity, I have been fascinated with them. Their emergence in the 15th century (MacGregor, 2007) is also the tantalizing beginnings of the birth of the modern museum. In museum studies, we often ask what the meaning of the museum is today (Latham & Simmons, 2014); I believe that part of the answer to this question is in these curious compartmentalized pieces of furniture that held the wonders of the world and helped users make meaning a very long time ago.

One can see examples of …

Disciplines Derived From The Discovery Of Historical Archives, Yongsheng Chen, Huanning Su

Proceedings from the Document Academy

This paper reviews four famous areas of study in China that emerged from the discovery of historical archives to become their own disciplines. Through a literature review, this paper analyzes the importance of historical archives for forming disciplines by introducing the origin, development, research objectives and research contents of these four disciplines. Based on that, this paper finally suggests that people’s attention to archives is the biggest reason for forming disciplines. By discussing the reasons for accelerating the combination of studies and historical archives, this paper gives suggestions for archives management.

The Architext Of Biblion: Digital Echoes Of Paul Otlet, Arthur Perret

Proceedings from the Document Academy

Paul Otlet's 1934 Traité de documentation is a landmark publication, but its considerable scope, complex structure and sheer volume make it a particularly challenging resource to use. This paper reports on an experiment in which visual methods and lexicometry are used to understand how the Traité is organized and what it is about. We describe the underlying logic of the experiment using the concepts of biblion and architext, then process the table of contents and full text of the book with several visualization methods, discussing their output. This allows us to confirm and expand on previous qualitative appraisal of the …

Documents And Moral Knowledge: Art In Yellowstone National Park, Tim Gorichanaz

Proceedings from the Document Academy

Documents have traditionally been conceptualized as representations of reality. Recently, scholars have been exploring how documents can also construct reality. In this paper, I follow this thread, discussing how documents can supply moral knowledge, showing what people ought to value in the world, thereby guiding action. Specifically, I discuss two works of art depicting Yellowstone National Park: a painting by Thomas Moran, done in the 19th century; and a photograph by Michael Nichols, from the 21st. Both of these works respond to a dualism in the human relationship to the wilderness, dating back at least to the European colonization of …

The Documentality Of Memory In The Post-Truth Era, Claire Scopsi

Proceedings from the Document Academy

This article analyzes the documentality of memories in order to ground further consideration of memory for historical research in the post-truth era. The article compares discussions of the document in document theory to those in French historical epistemology in order to establish what is a reliable documentary source. Formerly, reliability was rooted in the paradigm of truth and the authenticity guaranteed by institutions and scientists. In today's post-truth era, these foundations are questioned. This article suggests that we consider the production of historical narratives as a design process, and that we evaluate the truthfulness of a source according to three …

From Bibliography To Documentography, Michael K. Buckland

Proceedings from the Document Academy

There is ambiguity in the use of the term bibliography for both the study of printed books and also for the listing of accessible intellectual resources. We address this ambiguity by examining two well-known anomalies: Donald F. Mckenzie’s assertion that bibliography should extend to all media, including culturally significant objects in the landscape and Suzanne Briet’s declaration that an antelope in a zoo is a document. This paper summarizes and extends an earlier, more detailed discussion (Buckland, 2018).

Growth Development And Health Promotion Across The Lifespan Nur 208, Joanna Burkhardt

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Music Internship Mus 477, Jim Kinnie

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Health Care Economics: Policy And Ethics Nur 412, Joanna Burkhardt

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Impact Of Electronic Security Systems In The Security Of Information Resources In Federal University Libraries In Southern Nigeria, Chioma Augusta Ezeabasili

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS IN THE SECURITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA Ezeabasili Augusta Chioma Department of Library and Information Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria [email protected] & Revd. Prof Obiora Nwosu University Librarian Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State [email protected]

Abstract The study investigated the impact of electronic security systems in the security of information resources in Federal University Libraries in Southern Nigeria. The sample for the study comprised one hundred and eleven librarians (111) drawn from seven Federal Universities. Purposive sampling was used to select seven Federal Universities from Southern …

Use Of Electronic Security Systems In The Security Of Information Resources In Federal University Libraries In Southern Nigeria, Chioma Augusta Ezeabasili

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract The paper was on use of electronic security systems in the security of information resources in Federal University Libraries in Southern Nigeria. This study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population comprised of one hundred and eleven (111) academic Librarians drawn from the Seven University Libraries that use the electronic security systems. The Universities are University of Benin, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, University of Portharcourt, Federal University of Technology, Akure, University of Lagos, Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike and University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The instruments used for the data collection were observation checklist and structured questionnaire. The data obtained …

Teaching And Assessing Information Literacy In Orally-Communicating Rural Environments: A Model, Chimezie Patrick Uzuegbu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In reviewing the various contexts of published models and frameworks for information literacy, the consistent dominance on formal education and professional workplace practises were noted. The total absence of an information literacy model that addresses the information experience of rural dwellers became a clear gap. Consequently, an analytical research approach was adopted to introduce a new model of information literacy – a model that does not override other existing models but provides a new way of thinking about information literacy in orally-communicating rural environments. The proposed model comprised of three rungs – awareness, access and utilisation rungs – and offered …

Influence Of Demographic Characteristics On Utilisation Of Eirs By Postgraduate Students In Three Selected Universities In South-West Nigeria, Olubukola Basirat Diyaolu Mrs, Basirat Olubukola Diyaolu Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Electronic information resources (EIRs) referred to information that are available in electronic format. These resources are very useful in postgraduate education, but it was observed that some factors determined the use of these resources among the postgraduate students who are expected to use EIRs that are provided in libraries. In line with this, this study investigated influence of demographic characteristics on utilisation of EIRs by postgraduate students in three selected universities in south-west Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. 362 respondents represented the sample size for the study. Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS) was …

Questioning The Dogma Of Banned Books Week, Elliott Kuecker

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article examines the dogmatic celebration of Banned Books Week in libraries in the United States through Foucault's notion of the speaker's benefit and the repressive hypothesis. Given that the books featured during Banned Books Week are not legally banned, but actually widely available, it appears this celebration does more for the identity of the field of librarianship than it does to fight censorship.

Users’ Perception Of Information Sources And Services At Vardhaman College Of Engineering (Autonomous) Library, Hyderabad: A Case Study, Srinivasulu Palikiti, Srinivasulu P

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Currently, Engineering College Libraries in South India is in various stages of advancement with regard to sources, services and facilities. The VCE Central Library subscribes to a number of print periodicals (national & international), electronic resources (e-journals and e-books) and multiple volumes of books to satisfy the information needs of its users. VCE is renowned and as well as one of the leading institutions of Engineering Education in Telangana State. This paper describes the offering of the Information Sources and Services to the faculty members of Central Library, Vardhaman College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad and the purpose of this study …

Prioritizing The Effective Factors On Knowledge Commercialization Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process: A Case Study, Ali Biranvand, Hassan Seif

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to prioritize the effective factors on knowledge commercialization using fuzzy AHP at Isfahan University.

Methodology: This research is an applied type of research that is conducted with mixed data collection method. The research community included 790 managers, executives, researchers and faculty members of the Isfahan University, and using stratified sampling 260 individuals were selected. The data collection tool is a questionnaire.

Findings: Using fuzzy method, it was determined that among the triple factors, the contextual factors, and among the investigated sub-criteria, the commercialization culture sub-criteria, the knowledge base and research …

Predicting Knowledge Sharing Behaviour Among Non-Academic Staff In University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Samuel Oluranti Oladipupo, Titilade Hafsat Abdulrahman Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge sharing in higher institution of learning such as Universities is important to improved productivity. The purpose of this study is to analyse psychological motivations underlying non-academic staff’ knowledge sharing behaviour (KSB) in University of Ibadan using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). A questionnaire survey was conducted among non-academic staff from 13 faculties in the University of Ibadan. A total of 276 usable questionnaires were collected. Multiple regression analysis is applied to test the research model and hypotheses. Findings from the study revealed that non-academic staff’ knowledge sharing intention is significantly influenced by attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural …

Library Quarterly - December 2018, Sabine Dantus, Leecy Barnett, Lea Iadarola, Amy Filiatreau, Christelle Mehu

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African Poetry Libraries-A Global Collaboration, Lorna M. Dawes, Charlene Maxey-Harris

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries: Faculty Publications

In 2014, the African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) and the University of Nebraska (UNL)literary magazine-thePrairie Schooner established African Poetry Libraries in five countries; Ghana, Kenya,Uganda, Gambia and Botswana. The purpose of these libraries wasto support the creativity of aspiring and establishedpoets in their local communities. The University of Nebraska Libraries was asked toserve as consultants on the initiative by working with local volunteers to set up thelibraries and provideongoing assistance and advice to the new libraries during thefirst three years of their inception. The goal of the librariesis to support thelocal community of poets through access to contemporary poetry, and …

The Undergraduate That Could: Crafting A Collaborative Student Training Program, Jennifer L.A. Whelan, Jared Andrew Rex

Staff publications

Since the mid-19th century, student worker programs have been an integral component of academic libraries, and the evolution of the profession has put more students, even undergraduates, into positions with greater responsibility, raising questions about the level of expertise of which undergraduate students are capable. The authors address these questions through the lens of the collaborative redevelopment of two distinct library student worker programs at a small liberal arts college. Included is a discussion of successes and challenges, as well as a consideration of the benefits of a “cross-library” support system in developing such a program.

Accessing The Adoption Of Mobile Learning In Nigeria: The Library Perspective, Nwaogu Humphrey Oguchinalu, Ozonuwe Opene Sunday Oos

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract.

With the influx of new technologies in the world, learning is becoming more interesting than ever before. The study was conducted to access the adoption of mobile learning in Nigeria. Three objectives and three research questions were formulated to guide the researcher. 200, 300 and 400 levels of College of Natural and Applied Sciences and College of Social Sciences were the study population. The sampled population was 83 respondents which is the 10% of the entire population. Structured questioner was the instrument used for data collection. It was discovered that smart phones and laptops were the mobile technologies preferred …

Assessment Of Professionals’ Outlook On The Application Of Electronic Security Systems In Select University Libraries Of Northern India, Parul Gupta Ms., Madhusudhan Margam Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In a digital era, library professionals are not only responsible for efficient transaction services but also act as custodian of material in all forms. With the constraints of funding, more and more librarians are relying on different technological advances such as Electronic Security Systems (ESSs) to bring security to library material, building, and premises. The present paper uses survey methodology to assess their perception of library professionals of select libraries of Northern India on different ESSs such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Closed-circuit television (CCTV), Biometric and Burglar system and its applications, benefits, and problems. The work highlighted that most …

Visibility Of Iranian Lis Departments In Researchgate: An Altmetric Study, Rahim Alijani, Seyedeh Fahimeh Mortazavipour Mrs., Ali Akbar Khasseh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Using an altmetric study, this paper tries to investigate the visibility and activities of Iranian Library and Information Science (LIS) departments in ResearchGate. The research community of this study consisted of faculty members of LIS departments in Iran. Research data were analyzed by Altmetrics indicators from ResearchGate and then it is analyzed by SPSS software. Findings revealed that “University of Isfahan” with the mean score of 14.11 and standard deviation of 6.72 is ranked first and “Islamic Azad University of Hamedan” and “Tabriz University of Medical Sciences” ranked second and third, respectively. Also, the “University of Isfahan” ranked first in …

Awareness And Use Of Ict Among Undergraduate Students Of Rural Areas In Dindigul District: A Study, Alagu A, Thanuskodi S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims to analyze student’s awareness and use of ICT the rural area at Dindigul. A survey of the questionnaire was distributed randomly to the total of 150 students a rural area in Dindigul district. The survey research design was a study adopted. The data for quantitative research were analyzed for both descriptive and inferential statistic usingSPSS(version 23) software. A comparison of undergraduate students between awareness and use of ICT sources and services. Independent samples t-test and ANOVA test difference were performed across two groups, which are gender and age. The results of the tests conducted indicate that ICT …

Assessment Of Information Literacy Skills Among Students Of Alagappa University, India, Alagu . A, Thanuskodi S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed and the use of information skills among the students of Alagappa University Central library users. Simple random sampling technique is used in the study. The scope of the study covered various aspects like awareness in library sources and services, both printed document and electronic documents.; Knowledge about the item usually covered in the catalogue and including Internet; familiarity use ICT and Online Database; Information literacy a determining factor in the development of the information society. The study shows that the majority of the students accessing internet in university central library and the maximum number of students are …

Social Media Utilisation, Study Habit And Undergraduate Students’ Academic Performance In A University Of Education In Nigeria, Emmanuel Olabanji Obadara Dr, Stephen Olufemi Olaopa Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examined the correlation between social media utilisation, study habit and undergraduate students’ academic performance in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, Nigeria. The study used descriptive survey design. A sample of 2 departments from each of the 4 colleges existed in the university in 2012/2013 session was drawn using simple random sampling technique, Also, a sample 2905 students out 9692 students in the university during the academic session under study was drawn using purposive sampling technique. This comprised the total number of students in all the Departments sampled. The study developed and used a questionnaire tagged “Social …

Internet Of Things: Beginning Of New Era For Libraries, Alka Bansal, Dipti Arora, Alka Suri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries have adopted information technology be that IT-enabled content development, content management tools, content access and delivery tools or long term presentation tools. Libraries are always in the fore front where the adoption and usage of new technologies are concerned. Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling objects to collect data and transfer the data over a network without human intervention by using internet, sensors, and RFID. It is being used in various fields and is still emerging. Various innovative solutions are created. This paper explores the concept of IoT, its historical background and its potential applications in libraries. Some of …

Research Scholars Attitude Towards The Use Of Social Media In Promotion Of Library And Information Sources And Services: A Study Of University Of Delhi, Delhi, Monika Singh, R K. Bhatt

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract: There are various social media platforms available for libraries to promote their library and information sources and services. The social media and its tools have emerged with potential to facilitate much nearer relationship between libraries and its users. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effectiveness of different kind of applications of social media for promoting library and information sources and services in University of Delhi. This paper looks into the user's attitude towards the worth of social media in promotion of library and information sources and services.

Designer Innovations In Healthcare Nsg 382g, Joanna Burkhardt

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Essentials Of A Publication Agreement, Stephen Wolfson, Mariann Burright

Presentations

This session will focus on authors' rights and publishing contracts. When academic publishers agree to publish academic works, they require the authors to sign agreements before doing so. In the past, these “agreements” – contracts, by another name – often have contained provisions that primarily benefit the publishers, including assigning intellectual property rights in the works to the publishers and limiting authors’ abilities to use their works after transferring their rights. Faculty authors often ask librarians for their guidance on how to read and negotiate publication agreements. As such, this session will discuss common provisions found in publishing contracts to …