Tactile Libraries: Material Collections In Art, Architecture And Design,
2017
Rhode Island School of Design
Tactile Libraries: Material Collections In Art, Architecture And Design, Mark Pompelia, Fleet Library, Rebecca Cooper Coleman
Faculty & Librarian Work
Collections of material samples to support teaching and research in art, architecture, and design disciplines are increasingly created and administered through academic libraries. Providing a unique and valuable hands-on and immersive experience, materials collections offer broad appeal across multiple disciplines and respond to curricular trends that emphasize critical and design thinking skills for students as future practitioners. Institutional collections may have a broad scope or a particular focus such as innovation or sustainability, the built environment, or textiles. Acquisition strategies, organizational approaches, and curricular programming must be adapted to the immediate needs of a particular school, offering opportunities for art …
Cd-Rom's Acquaintances: What To Do With The Skeletons In Our Academic Libraries,
2017
University of Central Florida
Cd-Rom's Acquaintances: What To Do With The Skeletons In Our Academic Libraries, Jeanne Piascik, Kristine Shrauger, Lindsey Ritzert
Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries had a large number of CD-ROMs accompanying books that had not circulated, did not work, or both. This article outlines the evaluation process of withdrawal.
Developing An Effective, Accessible And Sustainable Digital Repository Of Olt Learning And Teaching Resources: Final Report,
2017
Charles Sturt University
Developing An Effective, Accessible And Sustainable Digital Repository Of Olt Learning And Teaching Resources: Final Report, Philip Hider, Pru Mitchell, Helen Galatis, Katie Mcdowell
Information Management
This project aimed to provide the Department with a roadmap for its Resource Library, an online repository containing resources emanating from the projects funded by the OLT and its predecessors. The roadmap is to address both technical and management considerations in order to ensure the repository’s sustainability and engagement with the higher education learning and teaching community in Australia and beyond. The project conducted a literature review and prepared a briefing paper for participants in a nationwide consultation exercise around the future of the Resource Library. Over 70 leaders and experts in university learning and teaching, and in scholarly repositories, …
Maping Collection Use: Using Massive Analysis Projects For Collections Analysis,
2017
Trinity College, Hartford Connecticut
Maping Collection Use: Using Massive Analysis Projects For Collections Analysis, Galadriel Chilton, Joelle Thomas, Alice Fairfield, Arta Dobbs, Elisabeth Umpleby, Dawn Cadogan
Library Staff Publications
From The Library Assessment Cookbook, edited by Aaron W. Dobbs (http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=12238, ISBN: 9780838988664), this recipe outlines the assessment of resources that are similar in size, scope, coverage, and typical user population. While this recipe was first used at an academic institution, it could be adapted for public, state, school, or special libraries.
Creating A Framework For Comprehensive Collection Assessment,
2017
Yale University
Creating A Framework For Comprehensive Collection Assessment, Galadriel Chilton
Library Staff Publications
From The Library Assessment Cookbook, edited by Aaron W. Dobbs (http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=12238, ISBN: 9780838988664), this recipe outlines the objectives, project management framework, and deliverables created to enable a comprehensive review and assessment of the library's e-resources.
Saving The Stratton:The Fate Of The Sheldon Jackson College Library Collection,
2017
Central Washington University
Saving The Stratton:The Fate Of The Sheldon Jackson College Library Collection, Ginny Blackson, Mattias Olshausen
Library Scholarship
On June 29, 2007, Alaska’s oldest educational institution, Sheldon Jackson College, ceased operations without notice. The closure left an uncertain future for the college’s students, faculty, staff, resources, and buildings including the Stratton Library and the over 48,000 items housed within. The Library’s collection not only contained the college’s academic collection, but it also housed two rare book collections, historical photos and plate glass negatives, as well as the archives documenting the school’s 128-year history. This article will track the relocation and current status of the Sheldon Jackson College archives and C.L. Andrews rare book collection.
Factors Influencing Administrative Staffs Toward The Adoption Of Cloud Computing,
2017
Department of Educational Technology, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
Factors Influencing Administrative Staffs Toward The Adoption Of Cloud Computing, Christopher Omotunde Mr, Oluwatobi Iyanu Omotunde Ph.D
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Adoption of new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has been one of the most challenging issues in developing part of the world. Uptake of new ICT innovations involves fulfilling many requirements ranging from technical to human resources. This study investigated factors influencing administrative staffs toward the adoption of cloud computing. Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model serves as an assessment framework to understand administrative staffs’ behavioral intention towards cloud computing. The results of T-test showed that there is no significant influence of gender on effort expectancy, performance expectancy and social influence of administrative staffs towards the …
Collection And Management Of E-Books In Nigerian University Libraries,
2017
University Library, Fountain University, Nigeria
Collection And Management Of E-Books In Nigerian University Libraries, Sirajudeen Femi Bakrin, Mujidat Adeola Bello
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Nigerian literature has focused more on the general concept of e-resources without dedicated attention to e-books. This work takes a critical look at the challenges related to e-books collection and management in Nigerian universities. The study was conducted among six federal universities in Nigeria; one from each geo-political zone of the federation. A survey research design was utilized to carry out the study with structured interview conducted for system librarians of the six university libraries. While there is proliferation of e-books in the libraries, absence of local titles, budgeting, consortium and awareness of DRM issues remain obvious challenges.
Predictors Of Information Retrieval Effectiveness Among Library And Information Science Undergraduates In Kwara State Universities,
2017
San Jose State University
Predictors Of Information Retrieval Effectiveness Among Library And Information Science Undergraduates In Kwara State Universities, Adeyinka Tella
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
In this information age, it is observed that, as the quantity of information grows the ability of individuals to search and retrieve the needed information decreases in a dramatically manner, which implies that our information retrieval activity lacks effectiveness. It assumed that some factors should be responsible; however, there is no empirical evidence that predict or determine information retrieval effectiveness. This study examined predictors of information retrieval effectiveness among Library and Information Science (LIS) undergraduate students in universities in Kwara State, Nigeria; considered correlation among the predictors of information retrieval effectiveness, identify the best predictive factor of information retrieval effectiveness, …
Assessment Of Study Space Usage In The Kenneth Dike Library,
2017
University of Ibadan
Assessment Of Study Space Usage In The Kenneth Dike Library, Bolariwa M. Adeyemi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper explore the actual use of the physical space in Kenneth Dike Library by the students' population, the role these spaces are playing for learning and for related services in the university of Ibadan academic environment. It looked at the suitability of available spaces and suggestions for improvement. Survey method was adopted for the study with 94.5% response rate. It found that quite study is what attract majority respondents to Kenneth Dike Library. What emerged was that academic pursuits remain the most common activity in the library space.
A Survey Of Information Literacy (Il) Programmes In Technical University (Tu) Libraries In Ghana,
2017
KUMASI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY-GHANA(KsTU)
A Survey Of Information Literacy (Il) Programmes In Technical University (Tu) Libraries In Ghana, Baffour Ohene Agyekum Mr, Kwabena Ntiamoah-Sarpong Mr, Beatrice Arthur Ms
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
A quantitative study of the libraries of 7 Technical Universities (TUs) of Ghana was conducted to evaluate information literacy programmes at such universities in Ghana. The study employed a descriptive survey research strategy. A sample of 7 librarians out of the 8 TU libraries in Ghana was collected using purposive sampling. A questionnaire served as the instrument to collect data relating to the objectives of the study. The study gathered mostly quantitative data which were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings showed that the majority of the examined libraries included information literacy classes as part …
User Perspective On Library Services At Jaypee University Of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh: An Internal Survey,
2017
Jaypee Unniversity of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, H.P.-173234
User Perspective On Library Services At Jaypee University Of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh: An Internal Survey, Suresh K. Chauhan, Ashok K. Bhatt
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Change has brought various dimensions in all aspects of human life. The availability of information at finger tips has enforced the libraries to get changed radically. Today, modes of information generation, its dissemination and management are different which we had in the last decade. Similarly, information needs of library users have also changed extensively and libraries are trying to keep pace with daunting changes taking place day by day. The Learning Resource Centre of Jaypee University of Information Technology has been front runner to adopt new technology to serve its users proactively. In this chapter, a survey was conducted to …
Issues In Acquisition And Application Of Conventional And Online Complementary Cataloguing Competencies In Nigerian University Libraries,
2017
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Issues In Acquisition And Application Of Conventional And Online Complementary Cataloguing Competencies In Nigerian University Libraries, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study investigated issues in acquisition and application of conventional and online complementary cataloguing competencies in Nigerian university libraries with a view to proffering appropriate solution. Five research questions guided the work. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 168 librarians drawn from six university libraries. The universities used for the study were: University of Ife, University of Ibadan, University of Benin, University of Lagos, University of Port Harcourt and University of Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire (CAACOCCQ). The instrument was face validated by three professional experts. The …
Employability, National Integration And Public Libraries: Case Of The Beyond Access/Irex Intervention In Nigerian Public Libraries,
2017
Nigerian Book Foundation, Prof. Kenneth Dike State Central eLibrary Complex, Awka
Employability, National Integration And Public Libraries: Case Of The Beyond Access/Irex Intervention In Nigerian Public Libraries, Nkem Ekene Osuigwe Dr, Neemat Abdulrahim Mrs
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
National integration is driven by inclusiveness, a sense of belonging and a strong confidence in the existence and future of a country. Nigeria has been bedeviled by numerous clashes, conflicts and challenges which depict the absence of national integration. Unemployment as a means of satisfaction of human basic needs as typified by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has been fingered as one of the major causes of lack of social cohesion, feelings of marginalization and confidence in the country as an entity. Studies have pointed to a gap in the set of skills acquired in schools and what 21st century …
Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors On Farmers’ Use Of Mobile Phones For Agricultural Information In Nigeria,
2017
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
Influence Of Socio-Economic Factors On Farmers’ Use Of Mobile Phones For Agricultural Information In Nigeria, Adeyemi Adewale Akinola
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Farmers use mobile phones to access information needed to improve their agricultural practice. However, in cases where they do maximize their mobile phone utilization, they may be hindered by some socio-economic factors which may lead to inadequate access to agricultural information. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of socio-economic factors on famers’ use of mobile phones for agricultural information in Nigeria. The research adopted a survey design. The study population was 9,650 registered farmers in Yewa South Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used. The instrument used was structured questionnaire. Data were collected from …
Online Around The World: A Geographic Encyclopedia Of The Internet, Social Media, And Mobile Apps,
2017
Old Dominion University
Online Around The World: A Geographic Encyclopedia Of The Internet, Social Media, And Mobile Apps, Rob Tench
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
Book review of Online Around the World: A Geographic Encyclopedia of the Internet, Social Media, and Mobile Apps (2017) Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO Ref ISBN 9781610697767.
Race In American Film: Voices And Visions That Shaped A Nation,
2017
Old Dominion University
Race In American Film: Voices And Visions That Shaped A Nation, Robert Tench
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
Book review of Race in American Film: Voices and Visions That Shaped a Nation. (2017) Santa Barbara, Greenwood: ABC-CLIO, ISBN: 9780313398391.
Infinite Suburbia,
2017
Old Dominion University
Infinite Suburbia, Robert Tench
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
A review of the book "Infinite Suburbia," edited by Alan M. Berger, Joel Kotkin and Celina Balderas Guzmán, is presented.
Standards Resources For Engineering And Technology,
2017
Purdue University
Standards Resources For Engineering And Technology, Margaret Phillips, Sarah Huber
Libraries Faculty and Staff Scholarship and Research
This webliography is a selective compilation of the following: major standards bodies that create or approve standards frequently used by engineers and technologists, standards database aggregators, web sites that provide free or low cost, full-text access to standards, and standards education resources. Only major standards bodies that operate in the U.S. or on an international level are incorporated, excluding non-U.S. national and regional bodies that create or coordinate standards activities in other countries. The standards education resources listed are appropriate for university-level students. All of the resources included are English language web sites. Additionally, all of the resources included are …
Recipe For Collection Assessment: Mixing Together Key Ingredients To Make A Roux,
2017
Jacksonville State University
Recipe For Collection Assessment: Mixing Together Key Ingredients To Make A Roux, Paula Barnett-Ellis, Charlcie Pettway Vann
Research, Publications & Creative Work
Collection assessments are conducted at the Houston Cole Library to ensure that current programs are supported adequately and to find out if materials are needed for newly added programs. The Collection Development and Assessment guide (http://libguides.jsu.edu/cmdg) serves up assessments as well as links to the Collection Management and Development Policy (http://www.jsu.edu/library/pdfs/policies/cmd.pdf) and Collection Assessments (http://www.jsu.edu/library/information/collection_assessments.html).
