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The Use Of Smart Phones For Information Seeking By Undergraduate Students In Nigerian Specialized University, Atanda S. Sambo, Akanbi Mohammed Lawal, Kikiri Helen

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims at establishing the use of smart phones for information seeking by undergraduate students in a Nigerian Specialized University. A descriptive survey design was adopted. Five objectives and five research questions were formulated to guide the study. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select one thousand four hundred and three (1,403) respondents across the two colleges for the study whereas 84% were retrieved. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistical tools such as frequency, percentage and means. The outcome of the study revealed that apple iOS topped the highest types of smart phone used …

Knowledge, Beliefs And Practices Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Among Nigerians, Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale Phd, Oluwole Akanmu Odunola Phd, Adetoun Omolola Idowu Prof.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nigeria has adopted unprecedented measures to control the rapid spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Citizens’ adherence to control measures is affected by their knowledge, beliefs, and Practices towards COVID-19. This study investigated the knowledge, beliefs and practices of the Covid-19 pandemic among Nigerians. The study adopted a cross-sectional web-based survey. The population of the study comprised Nigeria population of 200,000000 and a sample of 384 was drawn from the population. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the study revealed that the respondents’ knowledge of the pandemic …

20 Somethings Tv Scm 320x, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

2016-2020 Global Feedback Report: Uni Scholarworks, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Documents & Reports (entire collection)

This library report was prepared by the Digital Scholarship Librarian at the University of Northern Iowa as part of assessment efforts demonstrating the reach and impact of departments and programs at the University of Northern Iowa. The global input is related to specific works found in UNI's institutional repository, UNI ScholarWorks (http://www.scholarworks.uni.edu).

Metamaterials In 5g Antenna Designs: A Bibliometric Survey, Hema D. Raut, Laxmikant K. Shevada, Rajeshwari R. Malekar, Amruta S. Dixit, Sumit Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The demand of high gain and wideband compact antenna designs are gaining importance to fulfil the need of 5G communication systems. This has opened the doors for the researchers to explore 5G antennas incorporating metamaterials as they can meet the requirement of high gain and wideband compact antennas. Overview of various metamaterial-based antenna designs including Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG), artificial Magnetic Conductor (AMC), Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) and Partially Reflective Surface (PRS) are discussed in the paper. The paper primarily focuses on bibliometric survey of various types of 5G metamaterial antennas in terms of number of documents published, leading universities …

Performance Of Vikram Sarabhai Library, Iim Ahmedabad At The Covid-19 Pandemic Period: An Analytical Study, Balasubrahmanyan R Library Trainee, Vikram Sarabhai Library, Anand Kumar Singh Library Trainee, Vikram Sarabhai Library

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

By November of 2019 Covid-19 first emerged in China. After a few months by January 2020, Kerala reported India’s first Covid-19 case. Within a few weeks from all corners of the country, it started to report positive cases Central Government announced a complete lockdown in the country from March 25, 2020. The majority of the migrant workers and other state students are trapped in lockdown. In the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad(IIMA) also the situation was the same, but the Vikram Sarabhai Library(VSL) of IIMA extended its services for the trapped users inside the campus physically and for others physically …

The Use Of Structuralism And Poststructuralism In Library And Information Science, Amjid Khan, Muhammad Arshad, Pervaiz Ahmad

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper aims to explore the fundamental concepts of structuralism and post-structuralism as philosophical approaches, literary differences between structuralism and post-structuralism, and the implication of these two approaches in Library and Information Science (LIS). Several published literature was consulted to achieve the study objectives. It was found that structuralism and post-structuralism have a significant impact on the functioning of modern libraries and, therefore, their importance should be given consideration. Structuralism and post-structuralism as philosophical approaches provide insights into research and development in LIS. The study gives numerous recommendations for LIS professionals to adopt these two philosophical approaches in modern library …

Curriculum Framework Of Library And Information Science Education In The United States, The United Kingdom And India, Shahwar Fatima Amu, Mehtab Alam Ansari Amu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the present study researchers have made an analysis of the courses offered by the Schools of Library and Information Science in the United States. An effort is also made to compare the curriculum of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Syracuse University and University of Washington is compared with that of American Library Association’s (ALA) Core Competencies. Most of the core courses recommended by ALA were covered in the courses of the curriculum followed at the library and information schools. Furthermore, the comparison of the core curriculum is made with the curriculum recommended by the American Library …

Health Is Wealth: Newspaper Coverage Of The Economic Impact Of Covid-19 In Nigeria, Ogbonne Ijeoma Pauline

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this study was to determine how newspapers in Nigeria report the impact of COVID-19 on Nigerian economy. A total of four national daily newspapers were randomly selected for the study. These are Leadership, Guardian, Nation and Punch newspapers. The study was anchored on agenda setting theory. The quantitative research design was used for the study. The duration of the study was February 27 2020 to October 30 2020. The code sheet served as the instrument for data collection while descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the results of the study. It was found …

The Importance Of Electronic Resources To The Undergraduate Students Of University Of Health And Allied Sciences, In Ho, Ghana., Hawa Osman Ms, Elias Komla Tseh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of a library is to provide quick and comprehensive access to information to its clients by using the best possible tools and techniques available. This study examines the usage of electronic resources by undergraduate students of UHAS, in Ho, Ghana and the perceived impact of the use of electronic resources on their academic work. The study employed a survey research method because of its potential for generalizing findings to a large population, while a questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Data was collected from 100 students from five schools. Statistical Package for Social Science …

04/05-2021 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato Library Services Newsletter for April/May 2021.

Embedded Online Information Literacy Using Canvas Commons, David Sye, Megan Wilson

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

As Murray State University began offering more online courses and programs, it became apparent by the spring of 2019 that the Libraries needed to address distance and online learners’ information literacy needs. We were concerned about being able to reach all of the courses that needed instruction, such as courses taught in high schools through our dual credit program. We estimated that only about 30 percent of our targeted general education courses were being reached through our face-to-face instruction program. Although the Libraries previously offered online video instruction upon request, the videos lacked standardization across disciplines and were not available …

Finals Week Events Spring 2021, Central Washington University

Brooks Library Events

Poster advertising the events held by the library for finals week, including Congratulations! You Did It! Kits, music playlists, smooth jazz study session and pizza.

Provost's Diversity And Inclusivity Book Giveaway, Central Washington University

Brooks Library Events

Advertisement for the Provost's book giveaway featuring the book How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.

Research Smartz Series Spring 2021, Central Washington University

Brooks Library Events

Poster for various events held in Spring 2021 as part of the Research Smartz series, including Government Information, Organizing, Citation Tools, Google and Google Scholar, Primary Sources, and Financial management.

What I Learned From Lean?, Mya Mckennie

LEAN Management Initiative

The Library's student employment program introduces students to the principles and methods of Lean, a process, and service improvement methodology that is focused on increasing customer-defined value.

Using Lean In The Library, Hannah Davis

LEAN Management Initiative

The Library's student employment program introduces students to the principles, and methods of Lean, a process and service improvement methodology that is focused on increasing customer-defined value.

Lean, Diem Phuong Huynh

LEAN Management Initiative

The Library's student employment program introduces students to the principles and methods of Lean, a process, and service improvement methodology that is focused on increasing customer-defined value.

Friends Of The Library Newsletter Spring 2021, Michael J. Paulus Jr.

Library Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Advanced Cinematography Flm 330, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

Library News, Spring 2021, San Jose State University Library

Library News

No abstract provided.

Olininfo, Spring 2021, Olin Library

OlinInfo

No abstract provided.

Friends Of The Libraries Newsletter, Spring 2021, Friends Of The Libraries

Friends of the Libraries Newsletter

A thirty-three page newsletter that details news of the Friends of the Libraries group including the various awards to library staff and student assistants, happenings in the library, and more.

Une Ufa Aac Library Subcommittee Resource Highlight: New For Spring, Une Library Services

UFA AAC Library Sub-Committee Library Resource Highlights

April 2021 library resources highlight compiled for the University Faculty Assembly Academic Affairs Committee's Library Sub-committee at the University of New England. Focus on: Dean Dyer, incoming UFA representative, Research Help pages, and latest issue of Akesis.

Stall Street Journal | April 2021, Jennifer Jacobs

Library Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Strengthening The Connections Between Library Instruction And Student Success, Lucinda R. Wittkower, Joleen Westerdale Mcinnis

Libraries Faculty & Staff Presentations

This poster will share the results from a three-year study that investigated correlations between student participation in library instruction and student academic achievement. Using rigorous research practice and acknowledging ethical concerns by use of an in-depth student consent process, the researchers will share their findings regarding the relationships that exist between student participation in library instruction and completion of course for which instruction was attended and the relationships between student participation in library instruction and their grade in course. Additionally, the researchers will share the unexpected, but interesting finding related to student withdrawal rates. Finally, the researchers will include information …

The Joint Archives Quarterly, Volume 31:01: Spring 2021, Grace Pettinger, Geoffrey Reynolds

The Joint Archives Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Scholars' Mine Quick Facts March 2021, Nancy S. Krost

Scholars’ Mine Statistics

Scholars' Mine Quick Facts are monthly reports of downloads, page hits, and other information about works in the institutional repository of Missouri S&T. A map with downloads by region is also included.

2020 In Six Words: Micro-Memoirs, Carolyn Weigel, Ursinus College Staff, Ursinus College Faculty, Ursinus College Students

Exhibits

This exhibit highlights events in the lives of students, faculty and staff at Ursinus College during the year 2020. 2020 was a memorable year. There was a pandemic, protests for racial justice, and a presidential election. All were events that we will never forget. The six word micro-memoirs were written by Ursinus community members to preserve their feelings and to be shared with others. Names are used when permission was given, while others wished to remain anonymous. These submissions document the year 2020 and preserve a sense of how students, faculty, and staff experienced the year.

There were sixty-one submissions. …

Friends Of Musselman Library Newsletter Spring 2021, Musselman Library

Friends of Musselman Library Newsletter

From the Dean (Robin Wagner)

Library News

• DEI Read & Learn
• Library and Gallery Collaborate on Grant
• Research 101 Connects with First-year Students
• Exhibit: Change Happens Here
• Exhibit: From Mud Hole to Musselman
• Exhibit: Stargazing
• Library Cookies

History of Library Locations

First Library

Flashback: Quarantine

Witness Books (Beth Carmichael)

Flashback: Censorship

Schmucker Library Memories (Michael J. Birkner)

Library Leadership

• John H. Knickerbocker (1929-1959) (Amy Lucadamo)
• Lillian Smoke (1959-1974) (Sallie Harris Kahler '72)
• James Richards (1974-1983) (David T. Hedrick)
• Willis Hubbard (1983-1994) (Robin Wagner)

Hugh Newell Jacobsen: Traditionalist and Innovator (Devin McKinney)

Move In Memories

• Meaningful Community Building Event (Ron Couchman) …