Making Research Make Sense: Guiding College Students Into Information Literacy Through The Information Search Process,
2010
Bennett College
Making Research Make Sense: Guiding College Students Into Information Literacy Through The Information Search Process, Jeffrey M. Mortimore
The Southeastern Librarian
Bennett College for Women is a private, four year college serving approximately 725 African-American women in Greensboro, North Carolina. Because of its unique demographic as one of only two all-female, historically black colleges in the United States, Bennett College attracts women from across the country and the world with a profound diversity of talents and preparation for undergraduate study. The Thomas F. Holgate Library supports the research needs of the college through an active instructional services program at the undergraduate level. While the library has provided library orientation and traditional bibliographic instruction for decades, during the 2007/8 academic year, and …
Integrating Information Literacy Instruction In An Upper-Division Writing-Intensive Class,
2010
University of South Alabama
Integrating Information Literacy Instruction In An Upper-Division Writing-Intensive Class, Ellen K. Wilson, Jeffrey M. Blankenship
The Southeastern Librarian
Writing-intensive courses are a required component of undergraduate education at the University of South Alabama, but often the courses are designed to test students’ writing skills, rather than to teach the research and writing process. In the fall of 2008, an instruction librarian and an assistant professor in political science collaborated to redesign one writing intensive course, Public Administration (PSC 401), in an attempt to address this dilemma. This project was born out of frustration – frustration on the part of the professor about the generally poor quality of writing and research skills by students in the course the previous …
The Mississippi Digital Library’S Civil Rights Thesaurus: An Evolving Authority Control Tool For Civil Rights-Related Headings In Metadata Records,
2010
University of Southern Mississippi
The Mississippi Digital Library’S Civil Rights Thesaurus: An Evolving Authority Control Tool For Civil Rights-Related Headings In Metadata Records, Kathleen L. Wells
The Southeastern Librarian
The online Civil Rights Thesaurus (CRT) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) had its beginnings in the digitization of civil rights materials in the university’s McCain Library and Archives in the early 2000s. The materials included oral history interviews, letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items from the rich history of the civil rights movement in Mississippi, including materials from the Freedom Summer of 1964. In addition to the creation of digitized images, making these materials available online as the Civil Rights in Mississippi Digital Archive included the formulation of descriptive records using Dublin Core metadata and the development …
Student Learning Outcomes And Accreditation,
2010
University of South Florida
Student Learning Outcomes And Accreditation, Vicki Gregory
School of Information Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
From The President,
2010
Athens Technical College
From The President, Carol Stanley
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses the highlights of the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (COMO) XXII conference of the Georgia Library Association (GLA) in fall 2010. The event was well-attended with almost 40 Georgia authors welcomed and their books bought. Emily Almond, Alan Harkness and Merryll Penson talked accompanied unseen slides on the topic "Georgia Libraries: The New Normal," library official Roberta Stevens spoke on the future challenges of the profession and 3,000 dollars was raised for the Beard and Hubbard scholarships in a raffle.
Gla Installs Officers, Announces 2010 Award Winners,
2010
Kennesaw State University
Gla Installs Officers, Announces 2010 Award Winners
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article presents the Georgia Library Association's (GLA) installation of officers and announcement of award winners at the Georgia Council of Media Organizations (COMO) 2010 annual conference. President Carolyn Fuller, first vice president Elizabeth L. Bagley and second vice president Pat Carterette will lead the organization in 2011. Sarah Steiner, Doctor Melvin Steely and Brad Dexter respectively received the Bob Richardson Memorial Award, the Charles Beard Library Advocacy Award and the GLA Library Support Services Award.
Galileo Enjoys Happy 15th Birthday,
2010
Kennesaw State University
Galileo Enjoys Happy 15th Birthday
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article highlights the celebration of the 15 years of constant service by GALILEO in 2010, a core resource for libraries in Georgia.
Gpls, Gla Introduce Continuing Education Webinar Series,
2010
Kennesaw State University
Gpls, Gla Introduce Continuing Education Webinar Series
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports on the partnership between Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) and Georgia Library Association's (GLA) Professional and Continuing Education Interest Group in offering the free bimonthly online Wednesday Webinar Series. The seminars will reportedly focus on Georgia library trends, innovation and best practices. It is stated that library staff from all types of Georgia libraries have been presenters and that participants from other states as well as other countries have joined the webinars.
Northwest Georgia News And Notes,
2010
Kennesaw State University
Northwest Georgia News And Notes
Georgia Library Quarterly
Recent news from the Northwest Georgia Regional Public Library System.
Critical Theory, Libraries And Culture,
2010
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Critical Theory, Libraries And Culture, Jenny Bossaller, Denice Adkins, Kim M. Thompson
Faculty Publications
There are disparate notions among people within the broad field of information and library science regarding exactly what comprises information science. One broad definition is provided by Tefko Saracevic: “Information science is a field of professional practice and scientific inquiry addressing the problem of effective communication of knowledge records – ʻliteratureʼ – among humans in the context of social, organizational, and individual need for and use of information” (1055- 1056). At its most basic, it seems that information science could be a neutral science if, indeed, it studies everything that is communicated, in any form. However, as noted in the …
The Influence Of Leadership Style On The Performance Of Subordinates In Nigerian Libraries,
2010
University of Agriculture Abeokuta
The Influence Of Leadership Style On The Performance Of Subordinates In Nigerian Libraries, Jonathan Olusola Fatokun, Mulikat O. Salaam, Fredrick Olatunju Ajegbomogun
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper examines the influence of leadership style on the performance of subordinates in Nigerian Libraries. The sample consisted of professional librarians and their supporting staff in Nigerian libraries. A total of 100 questionnaires were administered, with a 72 percent response rate. The result showed that there was a positive relationship between the leadership style of librarians and support staff in Nigerian libraries.
African University Libraries And Internet Connectivity: Challenges And The Way Forward,
2010
University of Nigeria - Nsukka
African University Libraries And Internet Connectivity: Challenges And The Way Forward, R.I. Echezona, C.F. Ugwuanyi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
African universities are indispensable in economic, social, and human development through research and academic activities. A university library is the hub of academic activities in African universities. ICT has transformed the library into a new information unit, providing electronic cataloging, online public access catalogue (OPAC), electronic acquisitions and serial control, interlibrary loan, and circulation. Internet bandwidth is the life blood of a modern university. Low bandwidth and connectivity have not allowed the African university libraries to benefit from information superhighways This paper examines initiatives and extent of connectivity among African university libraries. It discusses obstacles to connectivity and offers solutions.
Effects Of Information And Communication Technology On Research And Development Activities: The Fiiro Experience,
2010
Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO)
Effects Of Information And Communication Technology On Research And Development Activities: The Fiiro Experience, O.O. Onilude, O.R. Apampa
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper reports on a study which assessed the effects of information and communication technology (ICT) on research and development activities at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO). The research focused on the use of computers, application software, and the Internet by all cadres of staff at the Institute. A thematic analysis highlighted the current state of ICT applications, level of literacy, and problems and challenges encountered in the application and use of ICTs. The study revealed a need to train members of staff in ICT. Infrastructure such as power supply and Internet connectivity need to be improved.
Global Adoption Of Electronic Theses And Dissertations,
2010
KIIT University
Global Adoption Of Electronic Theses And Dissertations, Dillip K. Swain
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) are being adopted by more and more universities. As a primary source of information, theses and dissertations are particularly useful to researchers, but most languish in obscurity in university libraries and archives. The best way to make use of theses and dissertations is through electronic publication and online access. This paper looks at the status of use and adoption of ETDs in various different parts of the world, describes the history and development of ETDs, key issues governing ETD projects, potential merits of ETDs for effective teaching and research, and ETD initiatives in India.
The Great Library Of Alexandria?,
2010
US Courts Library, San Diego, California
The Great Library Of Alexandria?, Heather Philips
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Though it was Alexandria's Pharos lighthouse that was counted among the Seven Wonders of the World, Ancient Alexandria was a city in which wonders abounded. The city featured wide boulevards laid out in a grid, and buildings constructed of granite and marble. Some say that Alexander himself had a hand in planning this great city. One of the most notable wonders of the city was the Great Library of Alexandria (hereinafter Great Library or Library), an institution which has assumed legendary proportions in the mythos of western civilization. However, institutions which assume mythological proportions are often obscured by the very …
Ict And Collection Management In Public Libraries: A Survey Of South-South Zone Of Nigeria,
2010
Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Ict And Collection Management In Public Libraries: A Survey Of South-South Zone Of Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The effect of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian public libraries was explored with a survey. The findings show that ICT improves public library services, but most libraries have not been automated and a considerable number of staff and users are not ICT-literate.
The Role And Responsibility Of The Library In Consolidating Research In Nigerian Private Universities: A Case Study Of Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State,
2010
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
The Role And Responsibility Of The Library In Consolidating Research In Nigerian Private Universities: A Case Study Of Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Dr. Anthonia Nwabueze, Isaac Echezonam Anyira, Oghenetega Ivwighreghweta, Oghenovo Kelvin Onoriode
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper examines the role of Nigerian private university libraries in supporting research. The case study approach was used for the study and a questionnaire was used to collect data from 120 respondents. Data were analyzed using percentage and graphical analysis. The major findings are that: research impacts positively on community development, research output impacts the recognition and ranking of universities, the library impacts positively on research, and library ICT impacts on the quality of research. It was recommended that the university budgeting authority allocate at least 10 percent of its annual budget to the library as recommended by the …
“Not I” Said The Pig: Who Defends Intellectual Freedom For Librarians?,
2010
Nicholls State University
“Not I” Said The Pig: Who Defends Intellectual Freedom For Librarians?, Jean-Mark Sens
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Although librarians have traditionally defended intellectual freedom, the American Library Association (ALA) tends to treat it as a local management issue. As librarianship has become increasingly technical defense of intellectual freedom has diminished. Censorship generates self-censorship and demonstrates a subservient relation to authority detrimental to collection development. Using instances from his professional life, the author argues that censorship infantilizes patrons, discourages critical thinking, and is counterproductive to institutions of higher learning.
Redefining Sources As Social Acts: Genre Theory In Information Literacy Instruction,
2010
York College of Pennsylvania
Redefining Sources As Social Acts: Genre Theory In Information Literacy Instruction, Joel M. Burkholder
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Long before the emergence of the World Wide Web, librarians had a long tradition of collecting and classifying physical materials. Influenced by these activities, information literacy instruction has defined and taught sources as objects of similar content and/or format. Because of their ability to organize information for easy retrieval, such definitions are helpful from a practical standpoint. Unfortunately, they do little to account for a source's role as a communicative act shared within and between communities. To expand our definition we must look to Genre Theory. Genre Theory examines how groups develop language—genres--to respond to recurrent, rhetorical situations. Seen as …
Supervision Of Special Collections In Federal And State University Libraries In Nigeria,
2010
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Supervision Of Special Collections In Federal And State University Libraries In Nigeria, R.I. Echezona
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study assessed the supervisory styles in special collections in federal and state university libraries in Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted with purposive sampling to obtain a sample of 178 librarians and library officers in 12 federal and state university libraries in Nigeria. A questionnaire was used in the collection of data. Mean scores and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The findings showed that approaches to supervision include routine checks of subordinates, periodic evaluation of stock, regular meeting with staff, reprimanding of erring staff, and a liberal supervisory style.
