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Bioethics In The Work Of Ernest Everett Just: + Missing - Some 400 Pages, Theodore Walker

Perkins Faculty Research and Special Events

Biology + ethics = bioethics. Here we see that Howard University biologist Ernest Everett Just (born 1883, died 1941) connected biology to ethics.

According to Just, various forms of specific biology (including especially cell biology) plus “general biology” are necessary for explaining adequately the origin of ethical behaviors. Social ethical behaviors, especially mutual aid and cooperative interactions with others and the environment, are essential to evolutionary advances among living creatures, ranging from humans to cells. Accordingly, theory of ethics (moral theory) should have roots in biology.

Also, Just wrote an unpublished book-length manuscript—“some 400 typed pages” (Just 1940)—on seeking the …

Perceived Effects Of Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) On Rural Farmers’ Knowledge In Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo State., Tijjani Abu Rimi Mr, Anaeto Francis Chudi Dr, Emerhirhi Emily Emily Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The aim of this study was to ascertain the effects of use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on farmers’ knowledge in Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo State. Data were collected with structured questionnaires distributed to 130 respondents randomly selected from the 10 extension blocks in Orlu Agricultural Zone. Data collected were analyzed descriptively. The result obtained showed that, radio is the most readily available ICT device (99.2%), followed by mobile phone (97.7%). It was also observed that ICT use have effects on the farmers’ knowledge on improve use of equipment with a mean response of 2.93, increase knowledge of use …

Analysis Of The Roles Of Information And Communications Technologies In Rural Women Farmers’ Empowerment In Rivers State, Nigeria., Tijjani Abu Rimi Mr, Anaeto Francis Chudi Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information and Communication Technology is a potent force in the developing world for social, economic and educational transformation of individuals, agencies and institutions. This study examined the veritable roles of ICT in empowering rural women farmers in Rivers State. The specific objectives were to examine the demographic characteristics of the respondents, identify ICT devices in use by the respondents; information needs of the respondents, the roles of ICTs in rural women empowerment and constraints to the use of ICT devices by the respondents. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from respondents and oral interview where necessary. The respondents were …

Empowering Library Users Through The Five Laws Of Library Science., Umunna Nnaemeka Opara, Umunna Nnaemeka Opara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library is instrumental to societal progress by providing reading and learning resources which enrich the user's mental vision and dignifies his habit, character, taste, attitude and perception of life.However, it does not seem obvious to some Librarians that there are certain practice principles upon which modern library operations are anchored. The papers identifies invention of writing and printing from movable type as the epochs that brought about the library and its subsequent development respectively. It discusses the S R Randanathan's Five Laws of library science as the practice principles upon which library operations can be deduced and through which …

Review Of Teaching With Primary Sources, J. Gordon Daines Iii

Journal of Western Archives

Review of Teaching with Primary Sources.

21st Century Community Outreach And Collection Development: Asu Chicano/A Research Collection, Nancy L. Godoy-Powell, Elizabeth G. Dunham

Journal of Western Archives

Mexicans and Mexican Americans have resided in Arizona since the early 16th century. Their history, however, is severely under-documented in the state’s archival repositories. As of 2012, this community is represented in a mere 1-2% of the state’s known archival holdings, and 98% of such documentation is held at Arizona State University’s Chicano/a Research Collection (CRC). This article provides a historical review of the CRC’s establishment in 1970 and how its founding Curator, Dr. Christine Marín, transformed a small circulating book collection into Arizona’s largest repository for Mexican American history. It goes on to examine how the CRC’s sitting Archivist …

Out Of The Vault: Developing A Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon To Enhance Public Programming For University Archives And Special Collections, Rose Sliger Krause, James Rosenzweig, Paul Victor Jr.

Journal of Western Archives

Academic libraries are more cognizant of their public program offerings than ever before. How does this shift impact the university archives and special collections? How does this area of the academic library meet the challenge of public programming that engages their users with their core missions? At Eastern Washington University (EWU), a regional comprehensive university, library and archives staff collaborated to develop a Wikipedia edit-a-thon that would provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to 1) expose them to archival materials, and 2) provide them with experience in collaborative knowledge creation. This article reviews the literature on the use of the …

Review Of Digital Preservation Essentials, Tawnya Mosier Keller

Journal of Western Archives

Review of Digital Preservation Essentials.

Review Of Appraisal And Acquisition Strategies, Jean Deken

Journal of Western Archives

Review of Appraisal and Acquisition Strategies.

Linda Fariss Retirement Celebration, Indiana University Maurer School Of Law

Maurer Law Events

After 40 years of service, Linda Fariss retires as Director of the Jerome Hall Law Library. This celebration took place on January 27th, 2017. Remarks were made by Dean Austen Parrish, Acting Director Keith Buckley, Professors Don Gjerdingen and Kevin Brown, as well as George P Smith II, '64. Linda's official faculty portrait was revealed as well

Data Management Basics And Best Practices, Christie Peters

Research Data and Scholarly Communications Committee Workshops

Big data, data management, and data life cycle are all buzzwords being discussed among librarians, researchers, and campus administrators across the country and around the world. Learn the basics of these terms and what services an academic library system might be expected to offer patrons, while identifying personal opportunities for improving how you work with your own data. You will have the opportunity to explore DMPTool during this session.

The presentation slides are available by clicking the Download button on the right. Handouts as well as the video and audio files of this workshop are listed as additional files below …

Lanthorn, Vol. 51, No. 37, January 26, 2017, Grand Valley State University

Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017

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

Landing Book Contracts, Haiwang Yuan

Moving along the Track to Promotion & Tenure

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Using Primary Resources For Your Research, Jonathan Jeffrey

Moving along the Track to Promotion & Tenure

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Submitting Articles For Publication, Connie Foster

Moving along the Track to Promotion & Tenure

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Becoming Active In Professional Organizations, Deana Groves

Moving along the Track to Promotion & Tenure

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Developing Your Research Interests, Brian E. Coutts

Moving along the Track to Promotion & Tenure

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Introduction, Connie Foster

Moving along the Track to Promotion & Tenure

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The Anchor, Volume 130.14: January 25, 2017, Hope College

The Anchor: 2017

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.

C.A.R.D.I.O. Evaluation Instructor's Key, Alexandra Hamlett, Meagan Lacy

Open Educational Resources

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Creating Keywords Handout, Alexandra Hamlett, Meagan Lacy

Open Educational Resources

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Research Log Handout, Alexandra Hamlett, Meagan Lacy

Open Educational Resources

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Concept Map Example, Alexandra Hamlett, Meagan Lacy

Open Educational Resources

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Student Reflection On Authority Handout, Alexandra Hamlett, Meagan Lacy

Open Educational Resources

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C.A.R.D.I.O. Evaluation Handout, Alexandra Hamlett, Meagan Lacy

Open Educational Resources

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Brainstorming Your Research Topic Handout, Alexandra Hamlett, Meagan Lacy

Open Educational Resources

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Realizing Critical Business Information Literacy: Opportunities, Definitions, And Best Practices, Ilana Stonebraker, Caitlan Maxwell, Kenny Garcia, Jessica Jerrit

Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research

What does it mean to be an ethical businessperson, and how does an ethical businessperson create, locate, organize, and evaluate business information? Critical business information literacy (CBIL) is the application of social justice to business information literacy. This article seeks to define, discuss, and realize CBIL by tracing the literatures of critical librarianship, critical management, and corporate social responsibility. To establish best practices, the authors drew upon applications of CBIL at four institutions of different size, geography, and scale. The intent is to provide spaces and foundations for further CBIL application and discussion.

Current Issues Only Newsletter, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Exhibit: The remnant trust, Jan. 18- May 5

Current Issues Only Newsletter, Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library

Library Publications (1999-2023)

• Film: Unacceptable Levels, March 21 @7pm

Linking People: Collaborations Between Metadata Librarians And Programmers, Jeremy Myntti, Anna Neatrour, Liz Woolcott

Faculty Publications

More metadata, more metadata problems

• Vendor based DAMS often not offering good authority control solutions
• Libraries in Utah often consult additional regional names sources
• Hosting collections for many partners means less control over cataloging practices.
• Use LC Authorities as best we can