Student Librarian Work Study Programmes In Academic Libraries: An Appraisal,
2010
Obafemi Awolowo University
Student Librarian Work Study Programmes In Academic Libraries: An Appraisal, Tinuade O. Adewale, N.A. Ajayi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study explores whether the student work study programme of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria programme has lived up to the purpose of its establishment. Existing circulation statistical records and interview were used to elicit information. The results of the appraisal reveal that there are challenges and prospects; and that the programme has complemented staff shortages, assisted indigent students, and contributed to academic excellence of the participating students. It is therefore recommended that more funds should be allocated to the programme and more students should be employed.
Access, Use, And Attitudes Of Academics Toward Electronic Journals: A Case Study Of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife,
2010
Obafemi Awolowo University
Access, Use, And Attitudes Of Academics Toward Electronic Journals: A Case Study Of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, B.O. Omotayo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper surveys the use of electronic journals by academics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. It considers the attitude, purpose, frequency of use, and problems encountered. The data represent responses from two hundred and forty-five academic staff. The results reveal a high percentage of use for literature search and professional development. Use is affected by problems associated with basic infrastructures prevalent in the developing countries. The academics see a bright future for electronic journals without predicting the extinction of print journals.The paper suggests that the university administration provide better basic infrastructures to encourage the use of electronic journals, …
The Effect Of Social Factors On Students' Academic Performance In Nigerian Tertiary Institutions,
2010
Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Nigeria
The Effect Of Social Factors On Students' Academic Performance In Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, S.S. Umar, I.O. Shaib, D.N. Aituisi, N.A. Yakubu, O. Bada
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Students' academic performance is influenced by social factors. These factors include romantic relationships, student cults, membership in clubs and organizations, and sports. Sampling via mid-point square approach was used to compare social variables with the students' CGPA. Both the f-test at 0.05 level of significance and regression indicate that romantic relationships and student cults have a significant effect on academic performance, while club or organization activity and excessive sporting is not significant.
Provision And Use Of Legal Information Among Civil Rights Groups In The Oil Producing Communities Of Nigeria,
2010
Delta State Polytechnic
Provision And Use Of Legal Information Among Civil Rights Groups In The Oil Producing Communities Of Nigeria, Margeret U. Ugboma
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study investigates the provision and use of legal information among civil rights groups in oil producing communities of Nigeria. The survey research design was employed for this study. Data was gathered by questionnaire from 127 active civil rights group members spread across ten oil producing communities in three major oil producing states of Nigeria – Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers. The data obtained were analyzed using simple percentages. Findings revealed that majority of the civil rights groups members are youths with low educational background. Findings further revealed that lack of funds, lack of legal knowledge, hoarding of information, and inability …
The Role And Impact Of Non-Academics Staff Union (Nasu) In Two Nigerian Universities,
2010
Olabisi Onabanjo University
The Role And Impact Of Non-Academics Staff Union (Nasu) In Two Nigerian Universities, Moses A. Adeniji, Olalekan A. Adekunjo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Universities in Nigeria operate with people performing certain specialised complementary roles to make the system work. Workers e belong to one of several workers' associations (trade unions). Despite the apparently congenial industrial relations within the two university systems, dissatisfaction and disharmony have often emerged and developed from unsatisfied demands or unchecked exhibitions of managerial prerogative amongst the three existing unions, resulting in conflict and eventually leading to the disruption of academic activities. The study seeks empirical information about the impact of trade unions on university education in Nigeria. This is with a view to highlighting the problems and strengthening the …
Lacuny Rerserves Roundable Meeting Minutes, March 2010,
2010
City University of New York (CUNY)
Lacuny Rerserves Roundable Meeting Minutes, March 2010, Lacuny
Meeting Minutes
No abstract provided.
Lanthorn, Vol. 44, No. 49, March 18, 2010,
2010
Grand Valley State University
Lanthorn, Vol. 44, No. 49, March 18, 2010, Grand Valley State University
Volume 44, July 8, 2009 - June 10, 2010
Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.
Lacuny Junior Faculty Research Roundtable Meeting Minutes, March 2010,
2010
City University of New York (CUNY)
Lacuny Junior Faculty Research Roundtable Meeting Minutes, March 2010, Lacuny
Meeting Minutes
No abstract provided.
The Anchor, Volume 123.18: March 17, 2010,
2010
Hope College
The Anchor, Volume 123.18: March 17, 2010, Hope College
The Anchor: 2010
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.
A Collaborative Approach To Building A Student Information And Technology Literacy Program,
2010
Butler University
A Collaborative Approach To Building A Student Information And Technology Literacy Program, Kenetha Stanton, Julianne Miranda
Center for Academic Technology (CAT) - Presentations
This is a brief overview of the Information Commons program at Butler University presented during an EDUCAUSE Midwest Lightning Round. The Information Commons is professional development program jointly sponsored by The Center for Academic Technology (formerly Instructional Technology) and the Butler Libraries for student staff that provides information and technology literacy support to Butler students through scheduled desk hours and peer-to-peer training and consulting.
Lacuny International Relations Roundtable Meeting Minutes, March 2010,
2010
City University of New York (CUNY)
Lacuny International Relations Roundtable Meeting Minutes, March 2010, Lacuny
Meeting Minutes
No abstract provided.
Words To The Wise: Web Managers And Librarians Working It Out,
2010
Western Michigan University
Words To The Wise: Web Managers And Librarians Working It Out, Patricia F. Vander Meer, Maria A. Perez-Stable, Maira Bundza
University Libraries Faculty & Staff Presentations
What works well and what presents a challenge in managing an academic library Web site? We decided to ask Web managers and public services librarians at 149 colleges and universities in order to gain their perspectives. Key issues and challenges that emerged as a result of our online survey included the importance of administrative support, staffing, content management systems, distributed versus centralized work environments, decision-making, collaboration across work cultures, and user involvement.
Journal Editing In The Age Of Open Access: A Reflection On Opportunities And Challenges,
2010
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Journal Editing In The Age Of Open Access: A Reflection On Opportunities And Challenges, Sarah Mccord, Terry Taylor
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
Teaching Matters: The State Of Information Literacy Assessment And The Way Forward,
2010
University of Nevada - Reno
Teaching Matters: The State Of Information Literacy Assessment And The Way Forward, Patrick P. Ragains, Janelle M. Zauha
Communications in Information Literacy
No abstract provided.
A Twenty Year Path: Learning About Assessment; Learning From Assessment,
2010
Pierce College
A Twenty Year Path: Learning About Assessment; Learning From Assessment, Debra L. Gilchrist
Communications in Information Literacy
This article reviews the development of educational assessment from the 1970's to the present, including discussions of basic working definitions and models of assessment in information literacy. It reflects on what librarians have learned from assessment and about assessment, and how this information is being used to improve current and future assessment offerings.
Writing Information Literacy Assessment Plans: A Guide To Best Practice,
2010
Syracuse University
Writing Information Literacy Assessment Plans: A Guide To Best Practice, Megan Oakleaf
Communications in Information Literacy
Academic librarians throughout higher education add value to the teaching and learning missions of their institutions though information literacy instruction. To demonstrate the full impact of librarians on students in higher education, librarians need comprehensive information literacy assessment plans, composed of instructional program-level and outcome-level components, that summarize the purpose of information literacy assessment, emphasize the theoretical basis of their assessment efforts, articulate specific information literacy goals and outcomes, describe the major assessment methods and tools used to capture evidence of student learning, report assessment results, and highlight improvements made as a consequence of learning assessment.
Building A Seamless Environment For Assessment Of Information Literacy: Libraries, Student Affairs, And Learning Outside The Classroom,
2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Building A Seamless Environment For Assessment Of Information Literacy: Libraries, Student Affairs, And Learning Outside The Classroom, Scott Walter
Communications in Information Literacy
Assessment has been a topic of interest in higher education for decades, with its recent growth rooted in a number of scholarly traditions, as well as the broader interest in "accountability" that has been characteristic of American education since the 1980s. Many previous studies have demonstrated that the literature of assessment in higher education is a rich resource for those wishing to identify effective approaches to the assessment of information literacy. This piece invites readers to pay attention to the lessons taught by faculty development experts as well as by scholars of the science of teaching and learning, but also …
The Ile Project: A Scalable Option For Customized Information Literacy Instruction And Assessment,
2010
Washington State University
The Ile Project: A Scalable Option For Customized Information Literacy Instruction And Assessment, Steve Borrelli, Corey M. Johnson, Lara A. Cummings
Communications in Information Literacy
With the vast amount of information available today, information literacy (IL) education is a critical component of undergraduate education necessary to prepare students for tomorrow's world. Instructors want students to demonstrate critical thinking skills and are often disappointed with student submissions resulting from undeveloped IL skills. Library Instruction programs are often tasked with addressing this educational need and often struggle to find a scalable method to provide IL instruction to the student body. The Information Literacy Education (ILE) Project is an asynchronous learning environment tailored to deliver instruction and assessment. Posited as a customizable option to present IL instruction, this …
Using Blackboard To Deliver Library Research Skills Assessment: A Case Study,
2010
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Using Blackboard To Deliver Library Research Skills Assessment: A Case Study, Maura A. Smale, Mariana Regalado
Communications in Information Literacy
Like other college and university departments, academic libraries are increasingly expected to assess their services and facilities. This article describes an initial step in the development of a comprehensive assessment program for library instruction in the Brooklyn College Library. A pre- and post-quiz were developed based on the curriculum for a required library session in an introductory English composition course. The quizzes were designed to establish a baseline for student knowledge of information literacy as well as measure the effect of library instruction on student learning. We also sought to evaluate the suitability of the Blackboard learning management system for …
Information Literacy Rubrics Within The Disciplines,
2010
Utah State University
Information Literacy Rubrics Within The Disciplines, Britt A. Fagerheim, Flora G. Shrode
Communications in Information Literacy
This paper reports the results of a pilot project in which the authors developed rubrics for assessing information literacy in the disciplines and examined whether rubrics are a feasible and effective method for librarians to assess their students' information literacy skills. We developed rubrics for capstone classes in chemistry and psychology based on benchmarks appropriate for each major. We then used the rubrics to assess the research and information literacy skills the students displayed in their papers or projects.
