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Use Of Agricultural Information Sources And Services By Farmers For Improve Productivity In Kwara State, Emmanuel Olorunnishola Adio, Yusufu Abu, Sheriff Kunle Yusuf, Shehu Nansoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was carried out to investigate the use of agricultural information sources and services by farmers for improve productivity in Kwara state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study was to determine the information sources and services available to farmers in Kwara State and assess the purpose for which farmers in kwara state utilize available information sources and services. The study adopted the survey design in a population of 55,522 farmers from whom 447 were sampled in six local government areas, which were made up of two from each of the three senatorial districts in the State. Questionnaire and interviews …

Report Of The Liaison Models Team [University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, University Librares], Toni Anaya, Andrew D. Cano, Lorna Dawes, Kiyomi D. Deards, Erica Defrain, Liz Lorang, Suping Lu, Charlene Maxey-Harris, Ted Naylor

UNL Libraries: White Papers

Overview and Purpose Statement

In February 2016, Charlene Maxey-Harris proposed a charge to the UNL Libraries faculty to review the local liaison program. The original charge was for the creation of a team to investigate different, new liaison models and research that will allow the Libraries to restructure the current system to develop more collaborative partnerships with research centers and departments; improve the way liaisons communicate and interact with departments, research centers, and other new campus initiatives; allow liaisons to work in their areas of strength; and find ways to assess the impact of liaison engagement and outreach. The information …

University Of Nebraska–Lincoln Libraries Workflow And Organizational Analysis, Carol Pitts Diedrichs, Lisa German

UNL Libraries: White Papers

Libraries everywhere are undergoing tremendous transformation in staffing, services, and collections. With the need to create new programs and services, it is critical that resources are deployed in the most efficient way possible. Library workforces across the country are aging and succession planning is important for libraries to thrive. The University of Nebraska at Lincoln Libraries invited us to review staffing, examine the organizational structure, communication pathways, and general workflows in the DARM and to make recommendations for changes that would improve and enhance service quality, improve productivity, and best align library faculty and staff with organizational priorities and needs. …