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Using Data And Statistics, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This handout identifies the differences between statistics and data and how to use and analyze them. It provides numerous links to data and statistic sources available for free online or as part of our library subscriptions. Liberty University provides NVivo software for analyzing qualitative data and a link is provided to download the software.

Creating A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Research normally begins by doing a “review of the literature” to see what has already been written and to determine “gaps” in the literature for further research. This handout reviews ways to search for books, scholarly articles, dissertations, and grey literature on any topic using our library subscription resources.

An Introduction To Google Scholar, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This handout discusses the pros and cons of using Google Scholar to find books and journal articles. It tells how to connect Google Scholar to our Jerry Falwell Library subscription databases. It also discusses Google Books.

Finding And Using Tests And Instruments For Research, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This handout talks about finding and using tests, measurements and other instruments for research. It discusses Mental Measurements Yearbook which offers commercially available instruments. It also shows ways to find “free” instruments that are reliable and valid as well as the articles describing the development and validation of these measures. A webinar based on this handout is available at https://watch.liberty.edu/media/t/1_23mxx0kj

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - May 2019, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.

Perception And Use Of Semantic And Social Features Of Digital Libraries Among Library And Information Professionals And Users: A Comparative Study, Shweta Gupta, Reseach Scholar, Shriram Pandey, Assistant Professor,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper identifies the perception and use of Semantic and Social Features of the digital library among library and Information professionals (LISPs) and Users and presents a comparative study of their competencies in tune with the semantic and social features. As part of the survey of the special libraries in NCR of Delhi, the questionnaires and personal visits were made to 48 libraries (spread over 16 categories) to collect the primary data. The requisite data of 48 special libraries, were collected, collated and analyzed accordingly. The study has made clear that library and information professionals and users of digital libraries …

The Use Of Generic Scripting In Certain Application Development Projects, Vance Allen Etnyre, Jian Denny Lin, Nanfei Sun

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

This article discusses generic scripting, a useful scripting technology for developing applications. In its simplest use, generic scripting can be used as a documentation tool to replace flowcharting or pseudocode. in certain situations, generic scripting can lead directly to a working application without the need to write, compile and test a new program. Generic scripting is discussed as a tool which can be used in logical design, detailed design and implementation of a new application. An example is presented to show how generic scripting can be used by non-programmers to simplify the development of applications. This example is used to …

College Choice Criteria Utilizing Conjoint Analysis Enabled On A Saas Platform, Alison Munsch

Journal of International Technology and Information Management

College enrollments and low to moderate household incomes are stagnating while tuition costs are increasing. The New York State Legislature enacted the nation’s first tuition-free degree program, the Excelsior Scholarship, designed to make a college education more affordable to middle class families. This legislation can impact what institution of higher education students will choose upon high school graduation. In order to understand the choice criteria for selecting an institution of higher education, a research study was conducted among a representative sample of high school upper classmen and parents of this respondent segment. The data collection and analysis were accomplished using …

"Assessing The Library: A Christian Liberal Arts College's Library-Wide Assessment Project", Amy James

The Christian Librarian

This article reports on a library-wide assessment project at Spring Arbor University’s White Library. It highlights the methods used to assess each element, along with a recap of the findings, and a section covering the successes and caveats. The library’s website was evaluated using a focus group strategy where users completed a set of tasks using the website. The physical space was evaluated using a whiteboard approach. The freshman research instruction program at the White Library consists of one and two shot library sessions. The current teaching approach was assessed using “muddiest point cards”along with surveys.

Library Research Tips For Counseling Faculty, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This PowerPoint provides descriptions and links for resources available to Liberty University Counseling faculty that will be helpful as they do their own research and assist students.

Utilization Of E-Resources And Databases In Agricultural And Veterinary Universities Of Hisar, Haryana, Seema Parmar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The present study is conducted in two universities of different nature viz. CCS Haryana Agricultural University and Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and animal Sciences. The main aim of the study is to assess the awareness and use of subscription based, consortia based, open access and other kind of e-resources and databases available and accessible to mark their utility. The data was collected through the questionnaire technique whereas random sample of 40 PG students from each university was taken for the study. The study reveals the status of e-resources and databases in both the universities and level of …

Nurses’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Using Online Resources For Patient And Family Education: A Qualitative Interview Study, Carrie Grinstead, Sarah Sumner, Julius Shakari, Martha Inofuentes

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

No abstract provided.

Rempel And Slebodniks' "Creating Online Tutorials: A Practical Guide For Librarians" (Book Review), Paul Hartog

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.

Using Free & Open Tools: A Holistic Selection Process Centered On Digital Literacy, Tim Miller

Digital Initiatives Symposium

This session will cover free and open tools as well as teaching strategies for creating and implementing digital/web literacy and digital media instruction. The session will also be useful for people looking for free and open tools for their own projects, including how to get started and how to learn necessary new skills. Considerations such as terms of use, privacy, accessibility and licensing can be as or more important than functionality. Additionally, adopting open tools can advance conversations about open licensing which, in turn, can promote the application of creative commons and public domain licenses to appropriate works. Knowing about …

Generasi Z Pada Pemilihan Gubernur Jawa Barat: Bagaimana Mereka Berperilaku Dengan Informasi, Rahmat Fadhli, Raden Fasha Nurlidia, Rifqi Zaeni Achmad Syam

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

In 2018 General election, generation Z called as first-time voter who will use their right to vote. Statistic data of the 2018’s General Election Commission indicates that first-time voter in West Java Province reaching 30% of the total voters. This research described information seeking behavior among generation Z on West Java Governor Election. The purposed of this research are to identify characteristic of information needs among Z generation, identify information source used and information awareness among Z generation. This research uses qualitative approach and case study method. There are five high school students become informants in this research and uses …

Hubungan Literasi Digital Dengan Self Direct Learning Pada Mahasiswa Di Daerah Miskin Sumatera, Ridha Rizki Novanda

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

Searching for lecture materials through digital media is more widely used compared to conventional media. Information literacy means being able to evaluate and combine information. The rapid development of information technology now requires students to be able to follow it. However, with a poverty percentage of 16.45%, Bengkulu Province has a more significant challenge to catch up. It is important to analyze how the relationship between digital information literacy and self-direct learning for students in weak areas of the Sumatra islands. The study was conducted in May 2018 with respondents as many as 100 students. Data processing is done by …

Information Seeking Behavior Of Santriwati Of Madrasah Aliyah Pondok Pesantren Jakarta: A Study Of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Perspective In Information Seeking Behavior, Lisda Liyanti

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

The need of information is a basic need that is required to understand every moment in life. This is in accordance to the definition of information as an urge to overcome uncertainties or problems and to find solution and improvement. The need of information, be it a psychological, affective, or cognitive need, led someone to undertake an act of information seeking, known as information seeking behavior. The development of information seeking behavior nowadays expands into interdisciplinary study. One of them is using cultural dimension to have a better sight on the research. This paper discusses the information seeking behavior of …

Promotional Effectiveness Of Indonesia's Ministry Of Finance Library, Saiful Afidhan

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This research discusses Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance Library’s promotional effectiveness in making users intrigued to utilize the library. This study aims to discover the library’s promotional effectiveness level based on overall promotional mix concepts consisted of six sub-variables. Those six sub-variables include personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, public relation and publicity, learning materials, and corporate design sub-variables. It is quantitative research by using a survey method. The survey was conducted on 100 respondents with a convenience sampling technique. Research results showed that promotional efforts done by the library were considered effective with a score of 79.28%. The highest score lied …

Social Media Utilization In Universitas Indonesia Library, Dinda Ayunindia Putri

Jurnal Ilmu Informasi, Perpustakaan, dan Kearsipan

This research discusses social media utilization activities held in the UI Library as a promotional tool. The purpose of this study is to describe social media use by UI Library. The research applies the qualitative approach and case study method. Informants were chosen by using a purposive sampling technique. Results show that UI Library has utilized social media in the form of Twitter and Instagram as a means to promote the collections, services, or even the facilities there. The library also used social media to collect users’ responses, either recommendations or complaints, which were taken as evaluation materials for service …

British Government Information Resources, Bert Chapman

Libraries Faculty and Staff Creative Materials

Provides an overview of British Government information resources. Contents include basic British economic and political background and information from British Government websites including the Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Brexit related material produced by British government agencies such as the Department for Exiting the European Union,, the Ministry of Defence, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, the Home Office Visas and Immigration Section, the Office of National Statistics, Her Majesty's Treasury, the British Parliament including parliamentary committees and research agencies, the website of Member of Parliament (MP) Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative-North East Somerset), a webcast of House …