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Lanthorn, Vol. 53, No. 20, January 21, 2019, Grand Valley State University

Volume 53, July 9, 2018 - June 10, 2019

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

Ic 017 Guide To The Institute For Rehabilitation And Research, Tirr Records, 1950-1996, Institute For Rehabilitation And Research (Houston, Tex.)

Institutional Finding Aids

The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research collection contains slides, Department of rehabilitation annual reports, The Spinal Connection, TIRR year in review, Midweek newsletter, Connection newsletter, TIRR annual report, Southwestern Poliomyelitis Respiratory Center Administrative reports, Scoliosis Paul R. Harrington, issues of Promethean, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center reports, and other related printed materials. See more at IC 017.

An Analysis Of The Research Productivity Of Faculty Members: A Case Study Of Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli, Gnana J. Prasad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of the Bishop Heber College research output, over the 20 years’ period from 1998 to 2018. In a period of 20 years, Bishop Heber College has published 599 publications of which were published in the highly reputed journals (SCOPUS listed journals) in core subjects of Science and Humanities with the average of 10 papers per year. Over the last 10 years’ time period has increased research publications over the most recent 7-year window compared with the first 10 years. Based on citations, from 2007 to 2011, the average citation rate is high and the …

A Pilot Study On Awareness And Use Library Services Among Postgraduate Students In Nigeria, Ilori Edeole Maria Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The library plays a vital role in academic institution in providing information services and resources to support users in their studies and research activities. This study investigates Library Services and Usage among Postgraduate Students in Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey method. Fifty-five questionnaires were distributed in which 45 were returned. This represents 81% Random sampling technique was used to select the respondents from each of the colleges. The result revealed that the postgraduate students are aware of the various services provided by the library. Borrowing services are the …

Ic 016 Guide To Institute Of Religion Records, 1954-2000, Institute Of Religion (Houston, Tx)

Institutional Finding Aids

The Institute of Religion records is .5 cubic foot and consists of 1 document box. It contains formation and scope documents, newsletters, correspondence, pamphlets and news clippings related to the early years of the Institue of Religion, now the Institute of Spirituality and Health. The materials are in good condition. See more at IC 016.

Ic 015 Guide To Texas Research Institute Of Mental Sciences (Trims) Records, 1957-1985, Texas Research Institute Of Mental Sciences

Institutional Finding Aids

The TRIMs collection contains annual reports, annual financial reports, audit reports, highlights, news clippings and articles, constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations, dedication, publicity, linkages, correspondence, administration, organization of clinical services and committees, library information, audio visual, public information, communications, volunteer services, donations, program change proposals and approvals, evaluations, research advisory council, medical advisory committee, commissioners annual review, legislature visit to medical center, statistical information, comprehensive health planning, medical records, contracts, agreements, memos, manuals, salary increases, equal employment opportunity information and complaints, active medical staff, personnel, incidents, grievances, client abuse reports, travel reports, construction projects, minutes, reports of grants and donations, …

Use Of Opac In Central University Of Haryana, Mahendragarh And Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak: A Study, Rajinder Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper describes the usability of OPAC searching facility in the university libraries of Haryana. The study revealed that 86.0% of the users were aware of OPAC services in MDU, while 89.7% of the users were aware of OPAC service in CUH. In MDU, the maximum of 52.4% users used the OPAC system daily, while in CUH, the maximum of 32.0% users used the OPAC system biweekly. In MDU, the maximum of 34.2% users searched the information through OPAC, while in CUH, the maximum of 36.9% users searched the information by direct browsing. In MDU, the maximum of 60.2% users …

Altmetric Analysis Of Highly Cited Publications On Digital Library In Brazil And India: A Comparative Study, Sapna Verma Ms., Madhusudhan Margam Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In Library and Information Science, Altmetrics is one of the emerging metrics to capture the online attention of scholarly literature. The present paper is an attempt to do a correlation study of an altmetric score and citations received by the highly cited publications of Digital library in Brazil and India country during 1989-2017. The study reveals that India is the county which received altmetric attention as compared to Brazil. While doing Altmetric analysis, it was found that discipline wise, Librarians followed by PhD scholar are the maximum readers whereas subject-wise, Computer science professionals contribute the maximum readership followed by social …

Assessment Of Current Preservation Strategies Of Digital Materials In University Libraries In South East, Nigeria, Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study assessed current preservation strategies of digital materials in university libraries in South East, Nigeria based on UNESCO Digital Preservation Guidelines. The study adopted a survey research method. The population was made up of 160 librarians in university libraries in South East, Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire adapted from the UNESCO Digital Preservation Guidelines. Data were analysed, and simple percentages were used to answer the research questions and t-test was used to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that the librarians in the university libraries seem not to have knowledge of the …

Ict Skills And Competencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals Working In College Libraries, University Of Delhi: A Study, Vyas Kumar Bajpai Mr., Madhusudhan Margam Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study is to investigate the ICT skills of LIS professionals working in the college libraries affiliated to the University of Delhi and bring inferences for the betterment of the library. In the present study, the data was collected from the respondents through a structured questionnaire using survey method. The questionnaires were distributed among 60 LIS professionals of various college libraries affiliated to the University of Delhi through online and personal meetings, eliciting a response of 100 per cent. A five-point Likert scale was used to measure the ICT skills of the respondents. Findings of the study …

The Prevalence Of Occupational Burnout Among Librarians In Three African Countries, Dominic Dankwah Agyei, Faustina Aryeetey, Adaora Chigozie Obuezie, Sixolile Nkonyeni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This cross-sectional study was conducted among librarians from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa to establish the prevalence of occupational burnout in the library set up. A previously validated self-administered questionnaire [Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI)] was used to collect information on the prevalence and pattern of job burnout among the respondents. The occurrence of extreme burnout among the respondents, especially those working in the Electronic and Reference Services area of their libraries was found. The findings of this research calls for both professional and personal avenues to deal with or lessen this menace as it is a difficult issue that affects …

Information Search Strategies Among Lis Professionals: A Case Study Of Selected Institutions In India, S Thanuskodi "Dr."

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined Information Search Strategies employed by Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals of selected institutions in India for research. Questionnaire was used as the main instrument for the gathering of data. Data collected were analyzed using simple frequency tables and mean. Search specialists can be found in libraries of all kinds, but are located especially in college and university libraries and in the information centre and other special libraries associated with business and industrial organizations, law firms and medical establishments. Some search specialists are freelance entrepreneurs, in business for themselves and actively marketing their services to special user …

Evaluation Of Automated Cataloguing System In Academic Libraries In Oyo State Nigeria, Oluwole A. Odunola, A Tella, O O. Oyewumi, T A. Ogunmodede, S O. Oyetola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated automated cataloguing system in academic libraries in selected higher institutions in Oyo State Nigeria. The population of the study covered all the forty one (41) professional and para-professional cataloguers working in the cataloguing section. Total enumeration technique was used for data collection. Questionnaire was distributed to all the cataloguers in the selected institutions. Descriptive statistics was used to analysed the data collected. The result of the study revealed that automated cataloguing system saves time taking to catalogue information materials in the libraries. The result of the study also revealed that the selected institutions did not share resources …

Role Of Information Literacy Skills On Use Of Information Resources By Medical Students In Lagos State, Eunice Akpovire, Olajumoke Olawoyin, Oyeronke Adebayo, Ugwunwa C. Esse

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: This paper investigates the role of information literacy skills on use of information resources by medical students in Lagos state.

Objectives: Find out the types of information resources available, level of availability and the skills for accessing them, level of information resources used, is there a significant relationship between information literacy skills and use of information resources.

Methods: The study adopted a survey research design. Total enumeration sampling technique was employed. Self-structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to test …

Ic 014 Guide To University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Records, 1946-2000, University Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Institutional Finding Aids

The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center records contains newsletters, articles on Neoplasia, annual reports, staff directories, publications, nursing neogram, research protocols, statistics, committee reports, Dr. Clark’s retirement comments, policies, employee handbooks, clinical training grants, internal reviews, printed materials, academic plans, research reports, and Christmas card project dating from 1946-2000. See more at IC 014.

Toward Improving Library Automation In Delta State University Library, Abraka, Daniel Akparobore, Daniel O. Akparobore

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the library automation in Delta State university library. A total of 50

library staff including professional and para–professional librarians were sampled for the study.

Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The instrument used for the study

was the questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count and percentages.

The findings from the study revealed that the facilities necessarily for automation services were

available. The study also revealed that though the automation facilities were available, the library

automation service is not effective. The findings from the study showed internet services and

electronic mails as …

Organizational Learning In Libraries At For-Profit Colleges And Universities, Julie Evener

Other Topics

There is a gap in knowledge about organizational learning in the libraries of for-profit colleges and universities (FPCUs) in the United States. Though for-profit institutions are educating an increasing number of American students, few research studies have focused on the libraries in FPCUs. Academic libraries contribute to student engagement, student learning, and retention; therefore, the effects of improved library services for students at FPCUs may be positive and long lasting.

The Sociological And Humanistic Problem Of ‘Fake News,’ As It Applies To All Subjects, Including Scientific Research And Theories In The Public Sphere, Andrée Rathemacher, Amanda Izenstark

Technical Services Faculty Presentations

The main file available here contains the notes taken by student note-taker Kaleigh Miech during the Café Salon Discussion “The Sociological and Humanistic Problem of ‘Fake News,’ As It Applies to All Subjects, Including Scientific Research and Theories in the Public Sphere.” The discussion took place on January 17, 2019 as part of the University of Rhode Island 11th Annual Academic Summit. It was facilitated by Profs. Andrée Rathemacher and Amanda Izenstark.

Supplemental files include:

• An opening introduction prepared by the facilitators
• The official 11th Annual Academic Summit Program
• Café Salon Facilitator Guide

The Identification Of Library Collaboration In Facing Changes In The Academic Environment In Indonesia, Margareta Aulia Rachman Mar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: Library collaboration is an undeniable thing to do, primarily to deal with changes in a very dynamic academic environment.

Objective: This study aims to identify library collaboration in dealing with changes in the academic environment in university libraries in Indonesia which is required to improve competitiveness with the limited resources available.

Method: This study used a quantitative approach with descriptive methods and the data collection was done by conducting a survey by distributing questionnaires distributed at 37 University Libraries in Indonesia.

Result: The study shows the results that 81% of university libraries in Indonesia have had a collaboration which …

The Organization Communication Climate At Intan Special Library, Ananda Sekar Rahmi, Laksmi Laksmi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study discussed about Intan Special Library organization communication climate in terms of information flow and five dimensions of the communication climate namely support, decision making participation, openness, trust, and high performance goals. The purpose of this research was to understand and provide an overview of the communication climate of Intan Special Library and what factors influenced the climate formation. This research used qualitative approach with case study method. The results of this study indicated that the communication climate formed in the Intan library was a climate of communication that was not supportive / negative because it was dominated by …

The Anchor, Volume 132.13: January 16, 2019, Hope College

The Anchor: 2019

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.

Global Papers On Supreme Court Judgments During 2000-2016: A Bibliometric Study, Banalata Pradhan Mrs, Annapurna Pattnaik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper analyses the growth and development of productivity in Supreme Court Judgments Worldwide during the period 2000-2016, data extracted from Scopus database. The focus of the study is on highest producing countries and institutions engaged in research and their impact on the society. The study shows that the World output in Supreme Court judgments has grown continuously during the period of study but in an inconsistent way. USA contributed highest 49.64% papers to the total World’s output followed by UK and Canada. Only a small proportion (35.99%) remains uncited during the period of study.

Identification Of Effective Factors On The Use Of "Query Suggestions" Through Fuzzy Delphi Method, Maryam Azargoon, Ahmad Shabani, Mozafar Cheshmehsohrabi, Asefe Asemi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: Query suggestions are contributive in formulating queries and improving search results on the Web. This tool is used in most search and retrieval systems like the search engines, databases, personal search tools and so on. The factors affecting the use of query suggestions by the users from the perspective of experts are identified.

Methodology: First, a number of factors are identified through the documentary methodology, and next the significance of each factor is determined through the fuzzy Delphi method here.

Findings: A total of 48 factor is extracted from the available literature view and is classified …

Student Research Journal, Vol.8, Iss.2

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Promoting Inclusivity In The Archive: A Literature Review Reassessing Tradition Through Theory And Practice, Autumn Wetli

School of Information Student Research Journal

The call for social justice and rise of postmodernism in the second half of the 20th century forced the critical re-evaluation of the traditional archive and its presumed neutral role in the collection and creation of history. Reappraisal of traditional archive theory and practice was forced by heightened critical conscious among the field and its constituents. This literature review examines contemporary methodologies and methods influenced by the postmodern movement and call for social justice in the archive. Affect theory, radical empathy, and queer/ed methodology provide new frameworks for the thinking about the archive space and work towards the creation of …

Library And Information Science Coauthorship Narrows The Divide Between Researcher And Practitioner, Stacy Andell

School of Information Student Research Journal

Evidence Summary Submission

Who Votes For Libraries?, Patrick Sweeney

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Time Has Come Today, Megan Price

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series: Erin Stalcup, Central Washington University, Erin Stalcup

Brooks Library Events

Erin Stalcup is the author of the novel Every Living Species (Gold Wake Press, 2017) and the story collection And Yet It Moves (Indiana University Press, 2016). The Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series schedules readings every quarter and features nationally known writers reading their own work.

First Year Pro-Seminar Edp 601, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.