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2. 'Be Informed, Stay Connected, Community Transformation!' Selected Papers from the PIALA Conference 2014, Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums Annual Conference (24th, Koror, Republic of Palau, Nov 10-15, 2014)
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Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums and Drake, Paul Burton
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This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. This 24th annual conference was held in Koror, Republic of Palau, November 10-15, 2014. This volume includes a listing of the PIALA 2014 Organizing Committee and PIALA Officers and Executive Board, Acknowledgements and Conference schedule. Presentations include: (1) Customer Service Training by William O. Wally; (2) Palauan Language Materials in Bernice P. Bishop Museum Library by Ruth Horie; (3) Lyon Declaration by Atarino A. Helieisar; (4) The Ridge to Reef Program by Yalap P. Yalap; (5) Saltwater Intrusion in Taro Patches & Identification of Salt Tolerant Taro Varieties in Palau; Impacts of Climate Change on Taro Production by Thomas Taro; (6) Mesei: Restoration, Development and Management of Ngarchelong Taro Fields Landscapes by Faustina K. Rehuher-Marugg and Julita Tellei; (7) Library Science Students Poster Exhibitions; (8) Grant Opportunities for the Pacific Region from the Institute of Museum and Library Services by James Lonergan; (9) The Journey Towards Wellness: The Story of the 680 Kitchen by Pearl L. Marumoto; (10) Ho'oulu i ka Papa: To Grow the Class…..by D. Keali'i MacKenzie; (11) Collaborative Summer Literacy Program "Fizz Boom Read," AV2 (Added Value, Audio Visual) demonstration, JKPL Digital Literacy Bookmobile Library Outreach by Erlinda C. Naputi; (12) The Future of Libraries: Management, Information Literacy, Resources and Spaces by Daniel McKay; (13) Regional Publishing from a Publisher's Perspective by Benjamin "Buddy" Bess; (14) Setting Up A School Archives: The Father Duenas Memorial School Experience by Dante O. Perez; (15) What the FSM Supreme Court Website Has For You by Atarino A. Helieisar; (16) Making KOHA Work For You by Jennifer H. Helieisar; (17) Identifying Culturally Relevant Books by Paul B. Drake; and (18) Hawai'i Pacific Law Libraries Initiative Report To PIALA 2014 Palau by Ruth Horie. Presentations include individual references. The agenda for the Association's Annual Business Meeting is included along with the entity report from the Republic of Palau, U.S. Territory of Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Yap State and Pohnpei State in the Federated States of Micronesia. Appended are (1) Brief: Highlights from the 24th Annual PIALA Conference In Koror, by Atarino A. Helieisar; (2) Report of 2013 Hawai`i Library Association Conference by the receipt of 2013 Karen Peacock Scholarship Award by Jennifer Hainrich Helieisar; (3) Report to Hawai'i Library Association on PIALA 2014 Palau by Ruth Horie; (4) Call for Papers; (5) Conference Registration forms; (6) List of Koror Hotels and Motels within Close Proximity to Palau Community College and Car Rentals; and (7) United Airlines Discount Program. [Individual papers contain references.]
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- 2015
3. The Development of Technical Services Training. Historical Paper 3
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Dunkin, Paul S.
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In this article the author discusses the evolution of the profession of librarianship and the compromise of educating librarians in schools instead of by apprenticeship. He poses a series of questions, some more rhetorical than others: (1) Is Technical Services an intellectual concept or an administrative device?; (2) Can the routines and rules of Technical Services be taught in school? Should they be?; and (3) What is the relative place of theory and practice in education? Throughout the article, he states his belief that attention is focused on practice and not theory. He believes it is important to begin teaching the profession with the basic techniques until they are mastered, and then it is important to focus on theory and devastating analysis. [For the commentary on this article, "A Man Who Knew Whereof He Spoke. Commentary on Dunkin, P. (1962) The Development of Technical Services Training", see EJ1073532. This article was originally published in the "Journal of Education for Librarianship."]
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- 2015
4. Information Science. Historical Paper 2
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Kent, Allen
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The author was assigned the task to comment on the broad topic: "New sciences, technologies, and media--impact on education for librarianship (or libraries)." The author choose to emphasize "information science." Narrowing the subject down even further, in this article the author emphasizes some of the aspects of the "interface" between librarianship and information science, where he believes the action is going to develop in the coming years. [For the commentary on this article, "Broad and Visionary. Commentary on Allen Kent (1977) Information Science," see EJ1073522. This article was originally published in the "Journal of Education for Librarianship" (1977).]
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- 2015
5. Annual Proceedings of Selected Papers on The Practice of Education Communications and Technology Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (37th, Jacksonville, Florida, 2014). Volume 2
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Association for Educational Communications and Technology and Simonson, Michael
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For the thirty-seventh year, the Research and Theory Division and the Division of Instructional Design of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) sponsored the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented at the annual AECT Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. This year's Proceedings is presented in two volumes--Volume 1 includes twenty-seven research and development papers. Volume 2 includes thirty-one papers on the practice of educational communications and technology. The 31 papers with respective authors included in Volume 2 are: (1) Evaluation of Education and ICT Network (EBA) Based on Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (Ayse Aydin Akkurt, Murat Ataizi, Haci Mustafa Dönmez); (2) Factors That May Influence Instructors' Choices of Including Social Media When Designing Online Courses (Laura L. Alderson, Deborah L. Lowther); (3) A Proposed Framework for Designing MOOCs Based on the Learning Sciences and the First Principles of Instruction (Hawazen Alharbi, Michele Jacobsen); (4) Renaissance 2.0: Connecting Dots (Aras Bozkurt); (5) In the Learner-focused Course Design: Games and Sims 101 (Joanne E. Beriswill); (6) Anatomy of the Megatech Project: A Goal-Based Scenario for Computing Fundamentals (Joanne E. Beriswill); (7) Meaningful Stimulus for a Segmented Instructional Animation: Reflection versus Prediction (Jongpil Cheon, Sungwon Chung, Steven M. Crooks); (8) A National Study of School Library Websites: Preliminary Design & Usability Guidelines (Anthony S. Chow, Rebecca J. Morris, Amy Figley, Jessica Sherard); (9) Designing a Responsive E-Learning Infrastructure: Systemic Change in Higher Education (Anthony S. Chow, Rebecca A. Croxton); (10) Using Addie and Systems Thinking as the Framework for Developing a MOOC: A Case Study (Rebecca A. Croxton, Anthony S. Chow); (11) Video Games and Learning: What Boys Learn From Vidoe Games and Can it Map to the Common Core Standards? (Jason A. Engerman, Alison Carr-Chellman); (12) Interpreting the Aesthetics of Games and Evaluating its Effect on Problem-Solving Using Visualization Theory (Diali Gupta, Beaumie Kim); (13) Designing Feedback to Increase Interaction and Learning in an Online Self-Study Course (Jacob A. Hall, Tiffany A. Koszalka, Lina Souid, Yufei Wu); (14) How a Once-Rejected Grant Proposal Was Later Funded by the State of Georgia (Jackie HeeYoung Kim, Moon-Heum Cho); (15) iBooks Author: Potential, Pedagogical Meanings, and Implementation Challenges (Jackie Heeyoung Kim); (16) Creating Participatory Online Learning Environments: A Social Learning Approach Revisited (Heather Lutz, Quincy Conley); (17) Faculty Training on eLearning: An International Performance Improvement Case Study (Eunice Luyegu); (18) Using the Community of Inquiry Framework for Library Science Course Design: An Eastern Caribbean Example (Dorothea Nelson); (19) Technology Enhanced Learning Strategies In K-12 Classrooms (Esther Ntuli); (20) The Role of Digital Game-Based Learning in Enhancing Social Presence (Ela Akgun Ozbek); (21) Digital Science Notebooks to Support Elementary Students' Scientific Practices (Seungoh Paek, Lori A. Fulton); (22) ESL's and PARCC Online Testing (Christine Patti); (23) Teaching Soft Skills with Games and Simulations (Deanna L. Proctor, Lenora Jean Justice); (24) Online Learning: Genie In a Bottle or Pandora's Box? (Angela Doucet Rand, Gayle V. Davidson-Shivers); (25) Promoting Student-Centered Learning: Team-Based Learning In A Technology-Rich Classroom (Mei-Yau Shih, Susan Han); (26) Computers as Critical Thinking Tools: Primarily Self-Directed, Online Capstone Course (Lina Souid, Yufei Wu, Jacob A. Hall, Tiffany A. Koszalka); (27) Collaborative Design of an Online Self-Directed Course: An Example of a Cognitive Apprenticeship (Lina Souid, Yufei Wu, Jacob A. Hall, Tiffany A. Koszalka); (28) Mobile Technology and Applications for Enhancing Achievement in K-12 Science Classrooms: A Literature Review (Sylvia Manka Azinwi Suh); (29) Evaluation of Web-Based English Reading Activities for Adolescent English Language Learners: A Pilot Study (Wan-Chun Tseng, Robert Dustin Florence); (30) Training Instructional Designers As Edupreneurs (Caglar Yildirim, Moonyoung Park, Tera Lawson, Nadia Jaramillo, Ana-Paula Correia, Ritushree Chatterjee, Pinar Arpaci ); and (31) Engaging the Online Language Learner (Julia Zammit, Sally A. Eliot, Caroline Kelly, Trey Martindale). (Individual papers contain references.) [For Volume 1, see ED562046.]
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- 2014
6. IFLA General Conference, 1992. Division of Education and Research: Editors of Library Journals (RT); Section on Research in Reading; Section on Women's Interest in Librarianship; Section on Education and Training; Continuing Professional Education (RT); Section on Library Theory and Research. Papers.
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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England).
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The following 19 papers were delivered at the 1992 annual meeting of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions for the Division of Education and Research: (1) "Across the Frontiers: Impact of Foreign Journals in Library Science in India: A Citation Analysis" (M. A. Gopinath); (2) "Children and Reading in Israel" (I. Sever); (3) "Investigations into Reader Interest and Reading in Lithuania, 1918-1990" (V. Rimsa); (4) "Ethnic and Social Problems of Reading in Kazakhstan" (R. Berdigalieva); (5) "The USA Experience: Views and Opinions of an Asian American Librarian" (S. H. Nicolescu); (6) "The Implications for Libraries of Research on the Reading of Children" (M. L. Miller); (7) "Women's Status in Librarianship, the UK Experience" (S. Parker); (8) "Women's Interests in Librarianship, Resources on Women: Their Organization and Use" (H. Parekh); (9) "Information for Research on Women and Development" (A. Vyas); (10) "The Contribution of S. R. Ranganathan's Scientific School to the Informatization of Education for Library Science in the World" (J. N. Stolyarov and E. A. Nabatnikova); (11) "Library and Information Science Education Policy in India" (N. L. Rao and C. R. Karisiddappa); (12) "The Market in the Gap: Continuing Professional Education in the South Pacific" (J. Evans); (13) "Continuing Education Programmes for Teachers in Library and Information Science and Academic Library Professionals in South India" (A. A. N. Raju); (14) "Continuing Professional Education in China: A Decade Retrospective" (D. Xiaoying); (15) "Grounded Theory and Qualitative Methodology" (D. E. Weingand); (16) "Research in the Outskirts of Science: The Case of Mexico" (J. Lau); (17) "Society's Library: Leading to the Realization of the Five Laws--In Memory of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan" (L. Minghua); (18) "The Role of Library and Information Science Reviews in the Development of the Profession and Services" (M. Poulain); and (19) "Journal Publications in Africa: The Trouble with Authors and Readers" (L. O. Aina). Several papers are followed by references. (SLD)
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- 1992
7. IFLA General Conference, 1992. Presession Seminar on the Status, Reputation, and Image of the Library and Information Profession. Papers.
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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England).
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Seven papers are presented from the presession of the 1992 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) conference dealing with the status and reputation of the library and information professions, which continue to suffer a lack of image in society. Suggestions for improving the status of the library and information science professions are offered. The following papers are included: (1) "The Social and Professional Responsibilities of the Profession" (Pawan K. Gupta); (2) "Improving the Market Value of the Profession: Educational Requirements" (Christine O. Kisiedu); (3) "Image, Status and Reputation: Some Observations" (Russell Bowden); (4) "Management of Professional Associations: Guidelines" (David R. Bender); (5) "Statutory Recognition of Library and Information Profession" (A. O. Banjo); (6) "Improving the Market Value of the Profession: Increasing Recognition" (Elizabeth C. Reade Fong); and (7) "Perceptions of the Status of the Profession" (Maria Elena Zapata Z.) References follow most papers. (SLD)
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- 1992
8. Prevision des besoins en main-d'oeuvre du secteur de l'information. Communications presentees lors du Seminaire FID/ET (Espoo, Finlande, 24-27 aout 1988) (Prediction of the Labor Needs of the Information Sector. Papers presented a FID/ET Seminar (Espoo, Finland, August 24-27, 1988)).
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United Nations Intergovernmental System of Information in Science and Technology., Dosa, Marta L., and Froehlich, Thomas J.
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Fifty-five information science educators, administrators, and specialists from 22 countries assembled to discuss and debate the following themes: identification of characteristics of work done in the information sector; analysis of the educational needs of the information professional; the role of information professionals in national development; standards and measurements of supply and demand; qualitative, quantitative, and a mixture of methods; research of the "ideal profile" of information, library, and archives professionals; planning for future demands in the information sector. The objectives of the seminar were: (1) to define a conceptual and historical framework; (2) to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different methods; (3) to report on experiences using different methodologies; and (4) to define the background questions posed to elicit observations and suggestions to make the process work. There were seven sessions: (1) "Approches conceptuelles" ("Conceptual Approaches"); (2) "Le marche de l'emploi du secteur de l'information dan les pays en developpement" ("The Information Sector Employment Market in Developing Countries"); (3) "Exemples concrets de planification de la main-d'oeuvre du secteur de l'information et de la communication" ("Concrete Examples of Labor Planning in the Information and Communications Sector"); (4) "Methodes quantitatives: Problemes et applications" ("Quantitative Methods: Problems and Applications"); (5) "Enguetes sur la mair-d'oeuvre et l'emploi dan le secteur bibliotheques" ("Investigations on Labor and Employment in the Library Sector"); (6) "Aspects methodologiques de l'evaluation de la main-d'oeuvre dans le secteur des sciences de l'information et de la bibliotheconomie" ("Methodological Aspects of Evaluation of the Work of the Information Science and Library Science Sector"); and (7) "Quelles consequences pour la formation" ("What Consequences for Education?") (JKP/DGM)
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- 1991
9. Is Clarivate's Web of Science Still Unable to Identify Review Papers Correctly? Evidence, Implications, and Potential Solutions.
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Moussa, Salim
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FILM reviewing , *LIBRARY science - Abstract
This paper presents a study of 97 papers classified as review papers by Clarivate's Web of Science. The 97 peer-reviewed papers were published in three prestigious information and library science journals. According to the findings, 57 of the 97 alleged reviews are genuine. 37 research articles, brief communication, case studies, and film reviews are among the 40 papers mislabeled as reviews. The author identifies the causes of these misclassifications, discusses the implications of these misclassifications, and suggests potential solutions to avoid them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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10. New International School Library Guidelines
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Oberg, Dianne
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The publication in 2015 of new international school library guidelines was the culmination of a two-year process involving a wide network of contributors. The process was guided by the Joint Committee of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) School Libraries Section and the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL). The new guidelines remain grounded in and consistent with principles expressed in the 1999 IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto. The "IFLA School Library Guidelines," 2nd edition, interpret in practical terms those foundational principles and reflect current research, practice, and conditions of 21st-century school librarianship. The second edition of the "IFLA School Library Guidelines" meant to apply to school libraries of many different kinds, and the importance of local context is addressed frequently throughout the document. All school libraries, regardless of context or placement in developed or developing countries, exist on a continuum of practice. Regardless of the context, ultimately school libraries embody the basic concept expressed in the "IFLA/UNESCO School Library Manifesto" of "teaching and learning for all." The guidelines have no force of law, only the force of persuasion or inspiration, and they need to be implemented nationally and locally through legislation and through professional practice. It is possible that the international guidelines will inspire the development of national or regional standards and/or legislation where none exists at present. "The IFLA School Library Guidelines" will need to be updated in the future. As the current educational environment continues to evolve, school libraries will evolve to address the challenges of educating current and future generations. The leaders within IFLA and IASL have a well established pattern of collaboration and a shared commitment to keeping our guidelines relevant to our rapidly changing learning environments: These school library guidelines envision a world of inclusion, equity of opportunity and social justice. They will be implemented in the context of the 21st century, characterized by change, mobility, and interconnection across different levels and sectors. (IFLA 2015, 13)
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- 2018
11. Content Analysis of ACRL Conference Papers.
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Snelson, Pamela and Talar, S. Anita
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A study examined the content of papers presented at the second, third, and fourth national conferences of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). Analyses of the papers presented at the first national conference revealed that one-third of them were research reports, whereas proceedings from subsequent meetings contained fewer than one-third research reports. (18 references) (LRW)
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- 1991
12. New Information Technologies--New Opportunities. Papers Presented at the Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing (18th, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, April 26-29, 1981).
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Illinois Univ., Urbana. Graduate School of Library and Information Science. and Smith, Linda C.
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The papers presented at the 18th Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing discuss current developments and applications of new technologies for processing, transmitting, and storing information, as well as some issues raised by these new technologies. Ten papers are included: (1) a keynote speech on the changing roles of the information professional based on evolving information technology; (2) a tutorial on microcomputers; (3) a delineation of microcomputer applications in technical processing, public services, and management activities of libraries; (4) a description of the many applications of word processing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Technical Information Systems (TIS) unit; (5) a survey of currently available data entry and display devices; (6) a discussion of U.S. and international projects which are testing the market for videotex and teletext systems; (7) an examination of recent developments in telecommunications, including electronic mail, facsimile, two-way cable, and digital telephones; (8) an outline of the basic characteristics of videodiscs as a storage medium; (9) an analysis of copyright protection for computer software and databases; and (10) an exploration of the relationship between technological change and professional identity. Brief descriptions of contributors and a subject index are provided. (Author/ESR)
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- 1982
13. Fiat Lux, Fiat Latebra: A Celebration of Historical Library Functions. Occasional Paper No. 209.
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Illinois Univ., Urbana. Graduate School of Library and Information Science. and Krummel, D. W.
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Occasional Papers deal with varied aspects of librarianship and consist of papers that generally are too long or too detailed for publication in a periodical, or are of specialized or contemporary interest. This latest volume in the Occasional Paper series reviews the changing and cumulative institutional functions of libraries in Western civilization, tracing "The Seven Ages of Librarianship" from the working archives created by emerging civilizations through contemporary libraries that serve as instruments for social change. The metaphors of "lux" (light) and "latebra" (refuge) are used to characterize how the library serves today's communities. (AEF)
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- 1999
14. Reading Research in the Socialist Countries. Abridged Papers and Minutes of a Conference (Budapest, Hungary, October 15-18, 1974).
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National Szechenyi Library, Budapest (Hungary). and Dobrinina, Natalia Y.
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These papers on reading research in the socialist countries were delivered at a conference held in Budapest, Hungary, in October of 1974. Included are the text of the introductory address and papers on the following topics: (1) the library and society; (2) the library as it relates to students, teachers, and engineers; (3) the role and effectiveness of the library; (4) the reading of non-fiction; and (5) the reading and reception of literature. (EMH)
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- 1975
15. Women's Work: Vision and Change in Librarianship. Papers in Honor of the Centennial of the University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Occasional Papers Nos. 196/197.
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Illinois Univ., Urbana. Graduate School of Library and Information Science., Grotzinger, Laurel A., Grotzinger, Laurel A., and Illinois Univ., Urbana. Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
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This document presents three essays which challenge the image of women librarians as passive and subservient; reexamine the feminine ethic of caring; and document the power of a pervasive women's network that was generational as well as hierarchical and social. The first paper, "Invisible, Indestructible Network: Women and the Diffusion of Librarianship at the Turn of the Century" (Laurel A. Grotzinger), provides insight into the contributions of pioneering women librarians and library educators, illustrating the hierarchical, horizontal, social, and communication networks that permeated the turn-of-the-century library world. The second paper, "Southerners in the North and Northerners in the South: The Impact of the Library School of the University of Illinois on Southern Librarianship" (James V. Carmichael, Jr.), assesses the collective impact of the University of Illinois Library School graduates in the South. The experience of southern students in a northern school is documented and the following topics are discussed: northern-born librarians in the South, racial relations, southern economic conditions, deficiencies of library education in the South prior to 1930, and the question of professional loyalties versus a national professional standard. The third paper, "Women as Visionaries, Mentors, and Agents of Change" (Mary Niles Maack), discusses three periods in the history of library education and focuses on the role of mentoring in the lives of library school educators and women working in the context of traditionally male universities; the extent to which women have begun to change academics is also considered. (Author/AEF)
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- 1994
16. Brick & Click Libraries: An Academic Library Symposium (13th, Maryville, Missouri, November 1, 2013)
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Northwest Missouri State University, Baudino, Frank, Johnson, Carolyn, and Park, Sarag G.
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Twenty-six scholarly papers and ten abstracts comprise the content of the thirteenth annual Brick and Click Libraries Symposium, held annually at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The proceedings, authored by academic librarians and presented at the symposium, portray the contemporary and future face of librarianship. The 2013 paper and abstract titles include: (1) Worth 1,000 Words: Using Instagram to Engage Library Users (Nicole Tekulve and Katy Kelly); (2) Life on the Bleeding Edge: Migrating to OCLC's WorldShare Management Services Next Generation Integrated Library System (Sabrina Riley, Margaret Emons, Julie Pinnell, and Philip Hendrickson); (3) Planning at the Speed of a NASCAR Race: the Reinert-Alumni Library Reconfiguration (Sally Gibson and Debra Sturges);(4) Research Rescue: Beyond the One-Shot Instruction Session (Gloria Tibbs, Fu Zhuo, Susan Sanders, and Jen Salvo-Eaton); (5) Our Student Library Workers Rock! Investing in the Student Staff Development Process (Jeremy McGinniss and Joshua B. Michael); (6) Students in the Director's Chair: Leveraging Student Talent to Create Library Videos (Veronica Arellano Douglas); (7) Children's Collections in Academic Libraries: Views on Relevancy and Collaboration (Charissa Loftis and Valerie Knight); (8) Librarians' Preference of Virtual Meeting Platforms (Katie Anderson and Anne Larrivee); (9) Changemaking in Access & Outreach @ USD (Li Fu); (10) More Than a Poster: How Marketing Can Revitalize Your Library's Communty Engagement (Jennifer Raian and Jennifer Self); (11) Responsive Web Design: How Mobile Devices are Changing the Way We Build the Web (John Wynstra); (12) Library Programs to Aid in Student Retention (Cynthia Lenox); (13) Breaking Free in the Special Collections and Archives: Shattering Conventions and Display Cases with Augmented Reality (Ashley Todd-Diaz and Earl Givens Jr.); (14) The Library Extravaganza! Implementing a Welcome Event at Your Library (Karen Evans and Cheryl Blevens); (15) Lib Guides as a Marketing Tool (Scott Norwood); (16) Portable Display Kiosk and Signage Using the Raspberry Pi (Raleigh Muns); (17) Playing Cards for Information Literacy: An Active Learning Experiment (Melissa Clark); (18) Libraries Without Walls: Extending Service Beyond the Physical Building (Rochelle Krueger); (19) Using Event Tracking to Enhance Library Web Interfaces (Scott Hanrath); (20) It's All Up in the Clouds (Sally Bryant and Gan Ye); (21) Libraries and Licenses: Best Practices, Pitfalls and Trends (Corey Halaychik); (22) Discovery Tools: Where Do We Go From Here? (Lisa Lapointe and Melissa Mallon); (23) Motivating Student Employees: What Circulation Workers Want From Their Supervisors (Peter Johnson); (24) Implementing an Open Source Room Reservation System (Rob Withers); (25) Google Chrome: Using Apps to Streamline Workflow (Ellie Kohler); (26) Kansas City Local Library Exchange: How We Developed a Low-Cost, High Payback Professional development Program (Mark Swails); (27) Flipping Your Library Instruction (Rebecca Hamlett); (28) Marketing Students + Library= Student Centered Promotion for the Library (Nora Hillyer and Danielle Shultz); (29) Overwhelmed by Large-scale Library Digitization Projects? (Xiaocan (Lucy) Wang and Eric Holt); (30) Disruptive Thinking about Disruptive Innovation (Dr. Susan Breakenridge Fink and Marc Davis); (31) Tips + Taps: Integrating Apps into the research Process (Mary Oberlies and April Kelley); (32) The Choice Is Yours: Collections in a Patron-Driven Climate (Elizabeth Sullivan); (33) What Few Can Do: A Small Library Using Technology to Make the Impossible Possible (Eric A. Deatherage and Jennifer K. Johnson); (34) Reaching Out to International Students (Leila June Rod-Welch); (35) Why Undergraduate Students Choose to Use E-books (Edward Walton); (36) Don't Make the Kid Who is Blind Play Dodge Ball: Making Interactive Library instruction Accessible to Students with Disabilities (Angie Brunk and Dale Monobe). An author/title index is also included. (Individual papers contain references.) [For the 2012 proceedings, see ED537605.]
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- 2013
17. Library and Information Science's Ontological Position in the Networked Society: Using New Technology to Get Back to an Old Practice
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Kåhre, Peter
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Introduction: This paper concerns the ontological position of library and informations science in the networked society. The aim of the study is to understand library use and library functions in the age of Internet and artificial intelligent programmed search engines. Theoretical approach: The approach discusses so called sociocognitive tools in knowledge sharing and creation by the way social processes are described in Luhmann's systems theory. The capacity in these tools is mainly discussed by using the extended mind theory from cognitive science and theories of distributed and situated learning, which show how tools extend human capacity. The importance of tools as part of human development is also discussed by using theories of cultural evolution. Discussion and conclusions: Artificial intelligence tools in a distributed design have a capacity to independently be a part in social knowledge processes, because these programs are good at finding patterns. In this way they extend the human mind to such an extent that library and information science needs to rework its positions on topics such as relevance and meaning seeking. Practical implications are that libraries need to go back to its roots in the way libraries worked in the era before the information explosion. It was a period when more emphasis was on making the library itself capable to expose a lot of possibilities in the literature through knowledge organisation, and not so much on the librarian as a guide to information searching. [This paper was published as part of: Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Conceptions of Library and Information Science, Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-22 August, 2013.]
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- 2013
18. Exploring Elements for Educational Excellence: Experience, Expectations, Enhancements, Evaluation. Papers from the ALISE Annual Conference (Chicago, Illinois, January 8-11, 1991).
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Du Mont, Rosemary Ruhig
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Eight papers from the 1991 ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education) conference are presented. Highlights include the early years of library education, the status of doctoral programs, bibliographic instruction and the library school curriculum, evaluation of faculty, recruitment of international students, and gender-based factors in the selection of university administrators. (EAM)
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- 1991
19. Enrollment Projections for Graduate Programs in Library and Information Science and Educational Media in Ohio, 1981-1985+. Alternative Modes for Providing Graduate Education in Librarianship in Ohio. Phase One: Needs Assessment Related Paper Number 3.
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Kent State Univ., OH. School of Library Science., Rogers, A. Robert, and Kim, Mary T.
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To determine whether present alternatives in library education in Ohio are adequate to the educational demand, a study of potential enrollment for graduate programs in library science during the coming decade was conducted as part of the Graduate Education for Librarianship in Ohio Project. Library associates (professional staff members without graduate degrees in library science) from public, academic, and special libraries throughout Ohio, and librarians from the Ohio public school system without graduate degrees in library science or educational media were surveyed as the most probable source of future enrollments. Two questionnaires were developed from the survey, one for library associates and the other for school librarians, and distributed to personnel in libraries around the state. Analysis of the data was restricted to descriptive statistics. Approximately 20 percent of each group surveyed had definite plans to pursue a graduate degree in library science, while 50 percent had at least contemplated such study. Most of those intending to pursue degrees intended to enroll within the next two years (1981-82), though many were undecided on which institution they would attend. The responses of participants in the survey are summarized in 30 tables, and the appendices include copies of the survey forms. (JL)
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- 1981
20. Doctoral Programs, Theses, and Graduates in Library and Information Science in the United States: An Analysis of the Published Literature, 1960-1980. Occasional Papers Number 183.
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Illinois Univ., Urbana. Graduate School of Library and Information Science. and Abrera, Josefa B.
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This study analyzes and synthesizes the published information on doctoral programs, dissertations, and graduate students in library and information science in the United States from 1960 to 1980, and identifies those aspects that have been reported in the literature since the publication of the last such study in 1959. Data were gathered by manual searches of library-oriented indexes and a computerized search of ERIC using the PROBE retrieval program. The published literature for the target dates included 61 items, of which 20 focused primarily on doctoral programs, 21 on doctoral dissertations, and only one on doctoral graduates; seven reported on both doctoral programs and dissertations, three on doctoral programs and graduates, and one on doctoral dissertations and graduates; and seven examined all three areas. Publications on doctoral programs are analyzed in terms of admissions, courses, competencies, degrees, examinations, committees, faculty, recruitment, objectives, history, ranking, contribution to the profession, and issues and problems. Analyses of doctoral theses focus on statistical data, subject/topic, methodology, length of time to complete, published format, citation patterns, value/importance, shortcomings, and bibliographies/lists. Data on doctoral graduates are discussed in terms of socioeconomic factors, educational background, position held, prior professional experience, salaries, professional membership, and publications. Appendixes include a table of categories of doctoral programs, theses and graduates and a list of bibliographies of library/information science dissertations. (77 references) (EW)
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- 1988
21. The Readability of Published, Accepted, and Rejected Papers Appearing in 'College & Research Libraries.'
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Metoyer-Duran, Cheryl
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Describes a study that examined the readability of papers "College and Research Libraries" accepted, rejected, and published for 1990 and 1991. Results showing a statistically significant difference for the text of papers but not for abstracts are reported, and topics for further research are suggested. (Contains six references.) (EAM)
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- 1993
22. “Pieces of Old Clothing or Even Viler Things”: The Utilization of Paper in Jewish and Christian Books in Medieval Italy and Iberia, a Quantitative Approach
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Geller, Stephanie
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Library science ,Medieval history ,Codicology ,History of Paper ,Medieval History ,Quantitative - Abstract
Culture is often proposed as a determinant factor in the decision to use paper as a material support for medieval manuscripts. Specifically, scholars frequently assert that European Jews were more willing to adopt paper as a support than Christians. However, the scholarly field has yet to consider an exhaustive quantitative comparison to support this claim. This study utilizes a quantitative codicological method to infer whether paper usage was truly influenced by cultural factors in Medieval Italy and Iberia. In so doing, this paper also evaluates the extent to which quantitative research can be done using digital resources from cultural institutions with holdings relevant to the geographic and temporal areas of interest to this research. Finally, the data gathered is compared to two online databases of medieval manuscripts to extrapolate the accuracy of the results.
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23. Bibliography on Mass Deacidification.
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Library of Congress, Washington, DC. and Zimmermann, Carole
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This 259-item bibliography is a compilation of books, articles, technical reports, and conference proceedings which deal with the preservation of books and paper materials through mass deacidification. Materials of historical interest from scientific, library science, and "popular" works have been included. The material is arranged in chronological blocks since specific users may wish to consult the most recent literature. The citations in the first section are basic works on deacidification and are included because of their historical importance. Subsequent sections, beginning with works up to 1969, are arranged in chronological order by 5-year priods through 1984, and yearly, thereafter, to 1990. Concluding the bibliography is an author index for those seeking specific works. It is expected that this bibliography will be updated as new material becomes available. (MAB)
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- 1991
24. Brick and Click Libraries: Proceedings of an Academic Library Symposium (11th, Maryville, Missouri, November 4, 2011)
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Northwest Missouri State University and Baudino, Frank
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Twenty-three scholarly papers and twelve abstracts comprise the content of the eleventh annual Brick and Click Libraries Symposium, held at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The peer-reviewed proceedings, authored by academic librarians and presented at the symposium, portray the contemporary and future face of librarianship. The 2011 paper and abstract titles include: (1) Redefining Relevancy in the Electronic Age: The Library as a Real Place (Alberta Davis Comer); (2) E-science and Libraries (for Non Science Librarians) (Eric Snajdr); (3) The Ins and Outs of a Multicultural Library Orientation Session (Tony Garrett); (4) Student Assistants 2.0: Utilizing Your Student Assistant's Capabilities (Carla M. Gruen and Anne M. Wooden); (5) Bridging the Gaps: Teaching Transliteracy (Lane Wilkinson); (6) Proactive Approach to Embedded Services (Charissa Loftis and Valerie Knight); (7) Weed the Stack, Feed the Collection and Harvest the Space (Deborah Provenzano); (8) Making an Impact: The Who, What, Where, Why, and How of Creating a Genre Based Popular Collection in an Academic Library (Kathy Hart, Sara Duff, Lisa Jennings, and Neil Robinson); (9) Info on the Go: Using QR Codes to Enhance the Research Experience (Melissa Mallon); (10) Tweet-a-Librarian: How to Use Twitter for Free Text Messaging Reference (Sonnet Ireland and Faith Simmons); (11) Use It or Lose It: Are One-Time Purchases of Electronic Resources an Effective Use of Limited Funds? (Lea Currie and Kathy Graves); (12) "Full Exposure" of Hidden Collections: Drake University First-Year Students Create a Living Archive (Claudia Thornton Frazer and Susan Breakenridge Fink); (13) From Static HTML to Interactive Drupal: Redesigning a Library Intranet that Enables Collaboration and Social Interaction (Elaine Chen); (14) Demographic Trends of College Students Today and Tomorrow: How Do We Entice Them to Use the Academic Library? (Marie Bloechle and Sian Brannon); (15) A Winning Strategy: University Library and Athletic Department Partnership (Rosalind Alexander); (16) Multilingual Zotero: Its Promises and Limits (Fu Zhuo); (17) A Fine Balance: Tangible or Electronic? (Gretchen Gould); (18) The Advantages of Importing Usage Statistics to Millennium ERM with SUSHI (Li Ma); (19) A Look from Both Sides Now (Melissa Muth); (20) Campus Copyright Support from a University Library (Chris LeBeau and Cindy Thompson); (21) Jack be Nimble...Quick', and Communicative: Flexible Staffing Positions for Changing Technical Services Workflows (Angela Rathmel); (22) Putting the Customer First: Developing and Implementing a Customer Service Plan (Kathy Howell and Lori Mardis); (23) Catch the "Campus Express!" (Brad Reel); (24) Wiki-fy Your Student Worker Program (David Kupas); (25) Smartphone Trends on the UCM Campus: Is it just the Net Generation? (Alice Ruleman); (26) Social Media Wrangling: A Comparison of Feed Tools (Kristen Mastel); (27) Putting QR Codes to the Test (Jason Coleman and Leo Lo); (28) Speaking to the Masses: The Evolution of Library Instruction for SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech (Elizabeth Fox and Nancy Marshall); (29) Don't Panic!: Revising Your Collection Development Policy and Putting it into Action (Abbey Rimel, and Andy Small; (30) 2 for the Price of 1: Combining Access Services and Reference Desks (Diane Hunter and Mary E. Anderson); (31) Do I Have the Best Library Website on the Planet or What? (Rene Erlandson and Rachel Erb); (32) Implementing LibAnswers at Multiple Service Points (Elizabeth A. Stephan, Gabe Gossett, and Rebecca Marrall); (33) College Readiness Dialogs: Librarian Collaborations from High School to College (Laurie Hathman, Ken Stewart, Jill Becker, and Danielle Theiss); (34) Fu Can Cook: Using Chinese Cooking Techniques to Teach Library Instruction (Fu Zhuo); and (35) Is There Really an App for That? (Robert Hallis). (Individual papers contain references.) [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2010 proceedings, see ED513812.]
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- 2011
25. Brick and Click Libraries: Proceedings of an Academic Library Symposium (10th, Maryville, Missouri, November 5, 2010)
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Northwest Missouri State University, Baudino, Frank, Ury, Connie Jo, and Park, Sarah G.
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Twenty-one scholarly papers and fifteen abstracts comprise the content of the tenth annual Brick and Click Libraries Symposium, held annually at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The peer-reviewed proceedings, authored by academic librarians and presented at the symposium, portray the contemporary and future face of librarianship. The 2010 paper and abstract titles include: (1) Quick & Dirty Library Promotions That Really Work! (Eric Jennings and Kathryn Tvaruzka); (2) Leveraging Technology, Improving Service: Streamlining Student Billing Procedures (Colleen S. Harris); (3) Powerful Partnerships & Great Opportunities: Promoting Archival Resources and Optimizing Outreach to Public and K12 Community (Lea Worcester and Evelyn Barker); (4) Mobile Patrons: Better Services on the Go (Vincci Kwong and Gary Browning); (5) ERMes: An Open Source ERM (Galadriel Chilton and William Doering); (6) All Stressed Out? Enumerating and Eliminating Stress in the Academic Library (Mary Wilkins Jordan); (7) But What Did They Learn? What Classroom Assessment Can Tell You about Student Learning (Catherine Pellegrino); (8) The Impact of Budget Cuts on Acquisitions Workflow (Clint Wrede and Susan Moore); (9) The Library through Students' Eyes: Exploring Student Research Needs in the Brick and Click Space (Julie Gilbert, Anna Hulsberg, Sarah Monson, and Amy Gratz); (10) 23 Things x 600 People = Building an Online Library Learning Experience in Kansas (Heather Braum, Rebecca Brown, Jan Brooks, and Diana Weaver); (11) Keeping the Baby, Throwing Out the Bathwater: Exporting Cataloging Data from a Commercial ILS into a Locally-Developed Catalog (Rob Withers and Rob Casson); (12) My InfoQuest: Collaborative SMS Reference Service (Rene Erlandson and Rachel Erb); (13) Inquiry, Peer Mentors and Collaboration - Redefining How and When to Teach Library Skills (Jennifer McKinnell, Janine Knight, Ben Mccutchen, Roopinder Kaloty, and Jasmine Dhaliwal); (14) From Forgotten Intranet to Successful Wiki: Best Practices for Implementing an Academic Library Staff Wiki (Kristen Costello and Darcy Del Bosque); (15) Current Trends in Library Web Site Redesign with CMS/Drupal (Elaine Chen); (16) Purchase on Demand: Using ILL Requests to Influence Acquisitions (Amy Soma); (17) Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Issues, Alternatives, & Access (Janice Boyer); (18) To Buy and Not Borrow - Does It Pay? (Brad Reel and Erica Conn); (19) A University's Information Literacy Assessment Program "Using Google Docs" (Ma Lei Hsieh and Patricia H. Dawson); (20) Making Significant Cuts to an Approval Plan without Drawing Any Blood (Lea Currie); (21) To Inventory or Not: Findings from Inventory Projects Performed in Two Different Types of Academic Libraries (Jan Sung and Nackil Sung); (22) Thursdays at the Library - or "Be Careful What You Wish for!" (Joyce A. Meldrem); (23) Say This, Not That: Library Instruction for International Students in Intensive English Programs (Andrea Malone); (24) There Are No Limits to Learning! Academic and High School Libraries Collaborate to Teach Information Literacy to High School Seniors (Jeff Simpson and Cendy Cooper); (25) ???A Living Book??? (Shuqin Jiao); (26) Boost Your Use: Promoting E-Resources to Students and Faculty (Andrea Malone); (27) Embedded Librarianship: A Briefing From the Trenches (Galadriel Chilton and Jenifer Holman); (28) Managing the Multi-generational Library (Colleen Harris); (28) Getting Started With Assessment: Using the Minute Paper to Find Trends in Student Learning; (29) No Ballast to Throw Overboard: Restructuring an Already Lean Library for Hard Times (Lisa Wiecki, Adam Haigh, and Mike Berry); (30) Ne How, Hola, Welcome: Coordinating and Providing Meaningful Library Services to International Students (Martha Allen); (31) Access to Video Material in Academic Libraries (Sandra Macke); (32) Reference E-Books: The Other Hidden Collection (Sara E. Morris, Frances Devlin, Judith Emde, and Kathy Graves); (33) Copyright 0 to 60 in One Year (Kati Donaghy); and (34) Getting Ready to Go Mobile: A Primer for the Uninitiated (Rene Erlandson and Rachel Erb). An author/title index is also included. (Individual papers contain references.) [Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines. For the 2009 proceedings, see ED507380.]
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- 2010
26. School Librarians' Experiences with Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice
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Richey, Jennifer and Cahill, Maria
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Evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP) provides school librarians a systematic means of building, assessing, and revising a library program, thus demonstrating a school library program's worth to the larger school community. Through survey research collecting both qualitative and quantitative data, 111 public school librarians in Texas shared the extent to which they applied components of EBLIP to practice, the extent to which they shared EBLIP data and with whom, and the extent to which formal LIS education has supported their applications of EBLIP. Findings indicate the large majority of respondents engaged in some form of EBLIP, typically referencing professional journals, standards, and guidelines; informally collecting evidence from stakeholders; and writing mission statements. Few respondents, however, engaged in the complete process. With the intent of gaining, increasing, or securing something, respondents were most likely to share goals and data with administrators and teachers than with other stakeholders. Despite so few respondents' engaging in the complete process, approximately half expressed the belief that their LIS programs contributed to their understanding of EBLIP.
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- 2014
27. Prevalence of nonsensical algorithmically generated papers in the scientific literature
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Cyril Labbé, Guillaume Cabanac, Recherche d’Information et Synthèse d’Information (IRIT-IRIS), Institut de recherche en informatique de Toulouse (IRIT), Université Toulouse 1 Capitole (UT1), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès (UT2J)-Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (UT3), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Institut National Polytechnique (Toulouse) (Toulouse INP), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées-Université Toulouse 1 Capitole (UT1), Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées, Systèmes d’Information - inGénierie et Modélisation Adaptables (SIGMA ), Laboratoire d'Informatique de Grenoble (LIG), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP ), Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)-Institut polytechnique de Grenoble - Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP ), and Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
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Information Systems and Management ,History ,Computer Networks and Communications ,media_common.quotation_subject ,research integrity ,Library science ,Scientific literature ,citation manipulation ,Library and Information Sciences ,SCIgen ,050905 science studies ,publishing industry ,nonsense detection ,computer-generated papers ,retraction ,Absurdity ,media_common ,Point (typography) ,Grammar ,business.industry ,05 social sciences ,Publish or perish ,Publishing ,[INFO.INFO-IR]Computer Science [cs]/Information Retrieval [cs.IR] ,0509 other social sciences ,050904 information & library sciences ,business ,Citation ,Yet another ,misconduct ,Information Systems - Abstract
International audience; In 2014 leading publishers withdrew more than 120 nonsensical publications automatically generated with the SCIgen program. Casual observations suggested that similar problematic papers are still published and sold, without follow-up retractions. No systematic screening has been performed and the prevalence of such nonsensical publications in the scientific literature is unknown. Our contribution is 2-fold. First, we designed a detector that combs the scientific literature for grammar-based computer-generated papers. Applied to SCIgen, it has a 83.6% precision. Second, we performed a scientometric study of the 243 detected SCIgen-papers from 19 publishers. We estimate the prevalence of SCIgen-papers to be 75 per million papers in Information and Computing Sciences. Only 19% of the 243 problematic papers were dealt with: formal retraction (12) or silent removal (34). Publishers still serve and sometimes sell the remaining 197 papers without any caveat. We found evidence of citation manipulation via edited SCIgen bibliographies. This work reveals metric gaming up to the point of absurdity: fraudsters publish nonsensical algorithmically generated papers featuring genuine references. It stresses the need to screen papers for nonsense before peer-review and chase citation manipulation in published papers. Overall, this is yet another illustration of the harmful effects of the pressure to publish or perish.
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- 2021
28. CONFERENCE TIME IN THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES. PART 1: CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND PROCEEDINGS (CONFERENCE) PAPER
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KOLESNYKOVA, Tetiana O.
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Engineering ,publication activity ,conference proceeding ,business.industry ,library and information science ,proceedings paper ,Library science ,virtual conference ,hybrid conference ,business ,conference paper ,Information science ,university library - Abstract
Objective. This study aims 1) to acquire new information on alternative conference formats, including in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS), which have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on physical communication; 2) to clarify the role of such a communication channel as Conference proceedings within the scientific ecosystem, as well as the concepts "proceedings paper" and "conference paper".Methods. Examining the new conference formats and special features of the Conference proceedings involved the content from the web-sites of international conferences in the field of LIS and related sciences, the analysis of subject-specific papers and data from the bibliographic and abstract databases such as Scopus and the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS).Results. It has been proven that over the year 2020 the online and hybrid events have become an alternative format of physical conferences. It has been confirmed that the Conference proceedings from the influential international conferences refer to the types of publications categorized as "high-quality papers". The peculiarity of LIS university researchers is that, in addition to studying problems focused only on the library activities, there is a need to conduct research into various subjects that are major for their institutions. Conference proceedings can be published as a book (a series of books), in a journal, or as a serial publication. Papers from them may be indexed by WoS (as "proceedings paper") and/or by Scopus (as "conference paper"); however, the impact factors of the publications themselves are not available in these databases.Conclusions. In the year 2020, the new pandemic reality, representing a circumstance of irresistible force, stimulated the flourishing of creative and technological solutions for online conferences. For international conferences, it is mandatory to publish the materials presented by their participants. Proceedings paper (conference paper) in journals are similar to standard journal articles in their structure but they have a less rigorous review process, they are published faster at a lower scientific impact (citation level).
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- 2020
29. Research Library Issues: A Bimonthly Report from ARL, CNI, and SPARC. RLI 262
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Association of Research Libraries and Barrett, G. Jaia
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This issue of "Research Library Issues" includes the following articles: (1) The University's Role in the Dissemination of Research and Scholarship--A Call to Action; (2) ARL Statement to Scholarly Publishers on the Global Economic Crisis (Karla Hahn); (3) Reinventing Science Librarianship: Themes from the ARL-CNI Forum (Elisabeth Jones); and (4) ARL Statistics: Redefining Serial Counts and Remaining Relevant in the 21st Century (Martha Kyrillidou). The ARL Calendar 2009 is also included. (Individual articles contain notes.) [With issue no. 262 (February 2009), the name of this publication changed from "ARL: A Bimonthly Report on Research Library Issues and Actions from ARL, CNI, and SPARC" to "Research Library Issues: A Bimonthly Report from ARL, CNI, and SPARC."]
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- 2009
30. Recent Updates to the CSE White Paper: Guidelines for Editor in Chief and Guest Editors of Supplements, Special Series, or Calls for Papers
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Leonard Jack
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White paper ,History ,General Engineering ,Editor in chief ,Library science - Published
- 2021
31. Paper Analyses of Tocharian manuscripts of the Pelliot Collection stored in the National Library of France (Bibliothèque nationale de France)
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Arnaud-Nguyen, Emilie
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History ,macroscopic analyses ,bibliothèque nationale de france ,National library ,Manufacturing process ,Communication ,Central asia ,Library science ,Meeting place ,Library and Information Sciences ,papermaking technology ,lcsh:History of scholarship and learning. The humanities ,lcsh:Z ,xinjiang ,lcsh:Bibliography. Library science. Information resources ,central asia ,Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) ,paul pelliot ,lcsh:AZ20-999 ,Paper manufacturing ,Inscribed figure - Abstract
This paper describes the preliminary results of my PhD research within the ERC project “HisTochText”. The aim is to perform macroscopic analyses of archaeological papers from the Pelliot Collection. They are stored in the National Library of France (Bibliothèque nationale de France). Most were discovered in the oasis kingdom of Kucha, inscribed in an ancient Indian writing, brāhmῑ. The language was unknown in France. Kucha was a meeting place for many influences both western and eastern, insofar as paper analysis seeks to determine technological influences and local adaptations. Macroscopic analyses rely on traces found in the material of the paper which may be the result of the many stages in the life of the document: the raw material, the manufacturing process, the conditions of use and the storage conditions, both ancient and modern. To this day 350 fragments have been observed. Little is known about papermaking in Central Asia. As a consequence, every shred of information must be examined in order to determine the differences from and similarities to paper manufacturing in Xinjiang.
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- 2020
32. Bibliometric mapping of top papers in Library and Information Science based on the Essential Science Indicators Database.
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Jie Sun and Bao-Zhong Yuan
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This study analyzed top papers published in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS) published between 2009 and 2019 and included in the Web of Science (WoS) subject category "Information Science & Library Science". Data of the 501 top papers were extracted from the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database comprising 499 highly cited papers and 16 hot papers in the field. The distributions of document type, language of publication, scientific output, and publication of journals are reported in this paper. The co-authorship network visualization of authors, organizations and countries, co-occurrence network visualization of all keywords are visualized using VOSviewer software. The 501 papers, all written in English language, were from 1,579 authors employed at 680 organizations based in 59 countries/territories. The papers were published in 40 journals in the field. The top 5 core journals ranked based on the impact factor (IF) were MIS Quarterly, Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, International Journal of Information Management, Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, and Information Management. The top 5 organizations were University of Maryland (USA), University of Wolverhampton (UK), Vanderbilt University (USA), Indiana University (USA), and Wuhan University (China). Authors from the following countries contributed the most - USA, People's Republic of China, England, Canada and Netherlands. Based on network map using VOSviewer, there were micro, meso and macro level collaborations based on common interests in a specific topics. Analysis of all keywords showed that the research were distributed into 6 clusters. This study concludes that one important characteristic of top papers is the journal reputation, therefore authors can choose their ideal journal with a high JIF and quartile to publish papers in the English language related to this research field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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33. Building Bridges II: Papers from the FanLIS 2024 Symposium.
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Price, Ludi and Robinson, Lyn
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GENERATIVE artificial intelligence ,INFORMATION-seeking behavior ,INFORMATION science ,TELEVISION game programs ,LIBRARY science ,INSTITUTIONAL repositories - Published
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34. Characteristics of Classic Papers of Library and Information Science: A Scientometric Study.
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Saberi, Mohammad Karim and Ekhtiyari, Faezeh
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LIBRARY science ,INFORMATION science ,SCIENTOMETRICS ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,STATISTICS - Abstract
Classic papers are novel facilities of Google scholar. These papers were first developed by Google scholar in May 2017. Classic papers have been considered highly cited papers since last 10 years. Effective authors, institutions, universities, and countries on improving science can be identified by analyzing the papers. Therefore, this study aims to examine characteristics of classic papers of Library and Information Science (LIS). This study will use Scientometrics indicators. The study sample includes LIS classic papers. To gather the data, some databases such as Google scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus are applied. Excel and SPSS applications are used for descriptive and statistical analyses. The study data indicate that Scientometrics journal covers most classic papers on LIS (5 papers). 60% of the papers are written by more than one author. A paper of "Usage Pattern of Collaborating Tagging System" is highly cited paper of LIS with 3051 and 1308 citations on Google scholar and Scopus respectively. Analysis of authors' affiliation shows that American universities and institutions play considerable role in LIS classic papers. The data of statistical tests indicate that there is a positive significant correlation between citations of classic papers of Google scholar, Scopus and Web of Science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
35. Call for Special Issue Papers: Cannabidiol: Deadline for Manuscript Submission: December 31, 2021
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Heather B. Bradshaw
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Pharmacology ,History ,Complementary and alternative medicine ,medicine ,Call for Papers ,Library science ,Pharmacology (medical) ,Cannabidiol ,medicine.drug - Published
- 2021
36. Croatian Highly Cited Papers
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Jelka Petrak and Tamara Krajna
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Croatian ,scientifically peripheral countries ,business.industry ,Scientific excellence ,Distribution (economics) ,Library science ,highly cited papers ,language.human_language ,Additional research ,Analytics ,language ,Subject areas ,Mainstream ,lcsh:H1-99 ,lcsh:Social sciences (General) ,business ,Small country - Abstract
Highly cited papers are among the most commonly used indicators for measuring scientific excellence. The primary purpose of this study is to determine characteristics of highly cited papers authored or co-authored by Croatian researchers and to identify patterns of their national and cross-national collaboration. The Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Core Collection was used for collecting data. Data were filtered for the highly cited papers published in the 2008-2018 period. Half of 428 identified highly cited papers were published in only 18 journals. The distribution across subject areas showed a strong domination of the fields of physics and clinical medicine. The median number of authors per average paper was 30, 5, while the same value in the case of Croatian authors was 2. Only 4% of the analysed papers were authored by Croatian researchers only. The national inter- institutional collaboration was marginal and mainly visible through joined collaboration with foreign institutions. European institutions are most frequently found among the authors’ addresses. For a small country on the scientific periphery, international cooperation is a prerequisite not only for the publication of highly cited papers but also for acquiring additional research experience in mainstream scientific teams.
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- 2019
37. Identifying the Factors Affecting Papers’ Citability in the Field of Medicine: an Evidence-based Approach Using 200 Highly and Lowly-cited Papers
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Mousa Yaminfirooz and Farzaneh Raeesi Ardali
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Original Paper ,Evidence-based practice ,business.industry ,Scopus ,Library science ,Subject (documents) ,General Medicine ,030204 cardiovascular system & hematology ,Field (computer science) ,Checklist ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Citability papers ,Quartile ,Publishing ,Medicine Evidence-based study ,business ,Citation ,Psychology ,030215 immunology - Abstract
Introduction: Nowadays, publishing highly-cited papers is important for researchers and editors. In this evidence-based study, the factors influencing the citability of published papers in the field of medicine have been identified. Material and Methods: 200 papers indexed in Scopus (in two groups: highly-cited and lowly-cited) with 100 papers in each were studied. Needed data were manually collected with a researcher-made checklist. Data analysis was done in SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Variables such as journal IF, journal rank, journal subject quartile, the first/corresponding author’s h-index, the number of documents produced by the first/corresponding author, SJR and SNIP had significantly positive correlation with paper citability (p< .05). Other variables, including among others, paper age, paper type, the number of references, the number of authors, indexing institute and journal kind had not any relationship with paper citability (p> .05). Conclusion: the factors affecting the citability are among indicators relating to authors, publishing journals and published papers. Determining the extent to which these factors influence the citability of a paper needs further large-scaled research. Authors and editors searching for high-citedness should consider these factors when authoring and publishing papers.
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- 2018
38. Call for Papers og sammendrag av samtlige foredrag
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Per Pippin Aspaas, Andreas Klein, Randi Lise Davenport, Beatrix Himmelmann, Fredrik Nilsen, Siv Rasmussen, and Håkon Andreas Evju
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Abstracts ,Documentation ,History ,Norway ,Keynote Lectures ,language ,Call for Papers ,Library science ,Conference ,Norwegian ,Eighteenth-Century Studies ,language.human_language - Abstract
Denne utgaven av Septentrio Conference Series inneholder dokumentasjon fra Norsk selskap for 1700-tallsstudiers konferanse "Naturen og det naturlige på 1700-tallet", avholdt 3.–5. februar 2021. Inkludert i PDF-format er Call for Papers (slik det ble publisert på www.1700-tallet.no 9. september 2020) med det endelige konferanseprogrammet med sammendrag av samtlige foredrag. Opptak av hovedforedragsholdernes bidrag ble foretatt med verktøyet Zoom. De øvrige foredragene ble ikke tatt opp., This issue of Septentrio Conference Series provides documentation of the digital conference "Nature and the Natural in the Eighteenth Century", organized by the Norwegian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies on 3–5 February 2021. The Call for Papers (as published in Norwegian on www.1700-tallet.no on 9 September 2020) as well as the final programme with abstracts of all papers are included in PDF format. The keynote lectures were recorded by means of Zoom. Other papers were not recorded.
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- 2021
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39. Advancing Assessment of Learning in Higher Education as a Discipline: Benefits, Tensions, and Next Steps
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Penn, Jeremy D.
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Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (ALHE) has, since its roots in the early 1980s, grown into a routine activity in higher education institutions in the United States that is led by thousands of professionals who contribute to a growing body of scholarship. Yet, there are few formal ALHE training programs, no licensure or certification for ALHE professionals, no accreditation for ALHE programs, and only a handful of dedicated journals, resulting in limited outside recognition of ALHE as a discipline. Failure to fully establish ALHE as a discipline puts ALHE in a dangerous position, leaving its progress in advancing student learning vulnerable to external forces. The purposes of this paper are to examine the progress ALHE has made in advancing as a discipline and to explore the benefits and tensions inherent in growing ALHE as a discipline. Using lessons from Library Science, the paper concludes by identifying steps that show promise for continuing the advancement of ALHE as a discipline and ensuring ALHE is ready to meet the needs of future generations of learners.
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- 2022
40. Library and Information Science Papers Discussed on Twitter: A new Network-based Approach for Measuring Public Attention.
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Haunschild, Robin, Leydesdorff, Loet, and Bornmann, Lutz
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LIBRARY science ,INFORMATION science ,INTERNET publishing ,RESEARCH evaluation ,QUANTITATIVE research ,ELECTRONIC publications ,MEDICAL informatics - Abstract
Purpose: In recent years, one can witness a trend in research evaluation to measure the impact on society or attention to research by society (beyond science). We address the following question: can Twitter be meaningfully used for the mapping of public and scientific discourses? Design/methodology/approach: Recently, Haunschild et al. (2019) introduced a new network-oriented approach for using Twitter data in research evaluation. Such a procedure can be used to measure the public discussion around a specific field or topic. In this study, we used all papers published in the Web of Science (WoS, Clarivate Analytics) subject category Information Science & Library Science to explore the publicly discussed topics from the area of library and information science (LIS) in comparison to the topics used by scholars in their publications in this area. Findings: The results show that LIS papers are represented rather well on Twitter. Similar topics appear in the networks of author keywords of all LIS papers, not tweeted LIS papers, and tweeted LIS papers. The networks of the author keywords of all LIS papers and not tweeted LIS papers are most similar to each other. Research limitations: Only papers published since 2011 with DOI were analyzed. Practical implications: Although Twitter data do not seem to be useful for quantitative research evaluation, it seems that Twitter data can be used in a more qualitative way for mapping of public and scientific discourses. Originality/value: This study explores a rather new methodology for comparing public and scientific discourses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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41. Call for Special Issue Papers: Phage Informatics and AI: Deadline for Manuscript Submission: September 30, 2021
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Martha R. J. Clokie
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Engineering ,business.industry ,Informatics ,Call for Papers ,Library science ,business - Published
- 2021
42. Paper Machines : About Cards & Catalogs, 1548-1929
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Krajewski, Markus, Krapp, Peter, translated by, Krajewski, Markus, and Krapp, Peter
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- 2011
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43. Challenges of Maintenance Practices of Paper Based Archival Information Materials and Strategies for Enhancement in Academic Libraries in Nigeria.
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Madumere, Chika Phoebe
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ACADEMIC libraries , *ARCHIVAL materials , *LIBRARY personnel , *LIBRARY science ,TROPICAL climate - Abstract
The paper examined the challenges of maintenance of paper based archival information materials and strategies for enhancement in academic libraries in South East, Nigeria which doubled as the objectives of the study. Descriptive survey research method was used for the study. The population consisted of 277 library staff in academic libraries of government owned institutions. Questionnaire and structured interview guide was used to collect data which was analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Mean scores and standard deviation were used to analyze data generated for the two research questions while ttest was used for the hypothesis. Real limits of numbers were used to determine the bench mark. The major findings of the study showed the challenges involved in maintenance of archival materials to include inadequate funding and tropical climate that breeds insects. The strategies involved in archival maintenance practices include: recruiting adequate personnel in libraries, provision of maintenance policies, adequate funding of libraries for proper maintenance of archives, proper control of insect by the use of insecticides and adequate training of maintenance personnel. The hypothesis tested revealed that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings between the male and female library staff in respect to strategies for maintenance practices of paper based archival paper materials in the academic libraries. The paper recommended that the library administrators should engage qualified and competent staff on the field of Library and Information Science and ICT to ensure adequate maintenance of archival materials in academic libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
44. Call for Special Issue Papers: The World Acupuncture Forum
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Im Quah-Smith, Frank Bahr, and Gerhard Litscher
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Medical education ,Complementary and alternative medicine ,business.industry ,Acupuncture ,Library science ,Medicine ,business ,Calls for Papers - Published
- 2021
45. 2021 Brick & Click: An Academic Library Conference (21st, Maryville, Missouri, November 5, 2021)
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Northwest Missouri State University, Baudino, Frank, Johnson, Carolyn, Jones, Sarah, Meneely, Becky, and Young, Natasha
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Ten scholarly papers and twelve abstracts comprise the content of the twenty-first annual Brick & Click Libraries Conference, held annually at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The twenty-first Brick & Click Libraries Conference was held virtually. The proceedings, authored by academic librarians and presented at the conference, portray the contemporary and future face of librarianship. The 2021 paper and abstract titles include: (1 Designing a Library Exhibition Program On an International Scale for Outreach and Research (Danielle De Jagger-Loftus and Sarah Hanson-Pareek); (2) It's Not Busy Work (Veronica Denison and Tara Coleman); (3) Leading from Anywhere (Rebecca Croxton, Anne Cooper Moore, and Sherri Saines); (4) Intentional Design: Crafting a Mutually Beneficial Internship Program in a University Archives and Special Collections (Wendy Guerra, Claire Du Laney, and Lori Schwartz); (5) The Plot Thickens: Writing the Next Chapter for Access Services (Anna Hulsenberg, Michelle Twait, and Leah Zacate); (6) Get on Track, Jack: Library Assessment Strategies (Nancy Marshall, Linda Kott, and Kristin Echtenkamp); (8) Arguing in the Comments: Using Social Media Interactions to Teach the Rhetoric Of Research (Lane Wilkinson); (9) Migrating an Integrated Library System: A Framework for Fulfillment (Janelle Sander); (10) Defending Wonder: Adapting an Archival Tour in a Digital Environment (Laura Michelson, Allison Haack, and Christopher Jones); (11) Mapping Libguides to Students' Learning (Dipti Mehta and Xiaocan (Lucy) Wang); (12) An Uncommon Partnership: Special Collections and Advanced Art History Classes at Missouri State University (Anne M. Baker); (13) OER on Campus When Everyone Else is Off Campus: Strategies to Keep Your OER Program Momentum During a Pandemic (Susan M. Frey and Natalie Bulick); (14) Evaluating Library Resource Subscriptions: A Case Study (David L. Alexander); (15) Preparing Generation Z Student Employees for Productivity: Examples in Academic Library Virtual Training (Michael Straatmann and Kathryn Brockmeier); (16) Ask Them: Improving the International Student Library Experience (Carolyn Johnson); (17) Using an Advisory Board for Student-Driven Assessment (Cori Wilhelm); (18) Bridging the Gap Between The Library and International Students (Leila June Rod-Welch); (19) If I Were the Boss of You… This is How All Meetings Would Be Run (Tara Coleman); (20) Google Sheets in Library Instruction: A Simple Search Activity (Morgan Sederburg); (21) Utilizing Virtual Mini-Escape Rooms to Increase Awareness of Services at an Academic Health Sciences Library (Jessica King); (22) "Good Enough:" Preserving Born-Digital Content on Removable Media with Limited Resources (Dillon Henry). [For the 2020 proceedings, see ED608791.]
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- 2021
46. A Century of Peer-reviewed Australian Zoological Research: Prominent Authors, Themes and Usage of Papers from Australian Zoologist
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Heather M. Crawford, Mike Calver, and Douglas Fletcher
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History ,Library science ,Animal Science and Zoology - Abstract
The peer-reviewed Australian Zoologist, first published in 1914, is Australia’s longest-lived zoological journal. Its publication history shows changes in the zoological topics covered over the last 100 years, including the animals studied, characteristics of the authors and readership, and the influence of the databases used to study the journal on information retrieval. Searches in different databases retrieved different numbers of papers; Scopus (including secondary documents not in the database but cited by documents that are in the database) was the most comprehensive. Although authors from 22 countries contributed papers over the history of the Australian Zoologist, over 90% of authors were Australian. Most international authors came from the USA, the UK, Canada and New Zealand. Approximately two-thirds of authors citing Australian Zoologist were Australian-based, but there were still 10 or more authors from each of thirty-four other countries citing Australian Zoologist: while regional, the journal has an international profile. Highly cited papers in Australian Zoologist had high mean Scopus percentile ranks (20th century 83.9, 21st century 73.7), indicating that in comparison to their fields globally, these papers are used well above average. Considering all papers published in Australian Zoologist, over time the proportion of papers in the categories ‘Biodiversity & Conservation’ and ‘Environmental Sciences & Ecology’ rose significantly, reflecting the increased research in these areas. Between 2013 and 2019, when relevant metrics are available in Scopus, Australian Zoologist declined in no metric measured while improving significantly in CiteScore, Highest Percentile, and % Cited, indicating increasing references to Australian Zoologist papers by other peer-reviewed publications. Between 2010 and 2019, 2.1% of Australian Zoologist papers were ranked within the top 10% in their fields globally, based on citation impact. Authors considering publishing in Australian Zoologist should note that longer papers are acceptable, colour imagery (including photographs) is encouraged, the journal is visible in major databases, it is cited internationally and there are no page charges.
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- 2021
47. Guest Editorial: Papers from the SEE International Conference RADAR 2019
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Lesturgie Marc and Savy Laurent
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Engineering ,law ,business.industry ,Telecommunication ,Library science ,TK5101-6720 ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,Radar ,business ,law.invention - Abstract
This Editorial introduces a Special Issue of papers from the SEE International Conference RADAR 2019, which took place in Toulon, France, 23–27 September 2019. The papers are expanded versions of ones that were judged in the reviewing process to be of the highest quality and relevance. Benefitting from the unique location of the conference centre on the French Riviera, the conference was given the theme ‘Sensing from sea to space’, attracting nearly 400 attendees from 26 countries from all over the world (Figure 1). Engineers and researchers coming from private or public sector (universities and laboratories) shared their knowledge and experience on radar topics of common interests from physics to signal processing, from sensor validation to system design, and also on emerging technologies based on artificial intelligence; all topics being supported by 200 papers presented either in oral (150 papers in 36 sessions), or poster sessions (50 papers). Figure 2 shows the range of topics of the papers. 1 FIGURE Conference attendees by country 2 FIGURE Conference paper topics
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- 2021
48. Informetric Analysis of Highly Cited Papers in Environmental Sciences Based on Essential Science Indicators
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Yandan Li, Qian Ma, and Yan Zhang
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Mainland China ,Essential science indicators ,China ,Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis ,Library science ,lcsh:Medicine ,02 engineering and technology ,010501 environmental sciences ,highly cited paper ,01 natural sciences ,Article ,Frontier ,informetric analysis ,environmental sciences ,Essential Science Indicators ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,Independent research ,Data Management ,Publishing ,business.industry ,Scientific excellence ,lcsh:R ,Publications ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,Field (geography) ,Environmental Science ,0210 nano-technology ,business - Abstract
Highly cited papers in the Essential Science Indicators database refer to papers with citations in the top 1% of all papers in a research field, and they are considered to be symbols of scientific excellence and top performance of the past ten years. This study provided an informetric analysis of 7791 highly cited papers in the environmental sciences category during 2009&ndash, 2019. Informetric indicators and visualization tools were applied to evaluate and present the performances of journals, countries/territories, institutions, top cited papers, and research hotspots. The results showed that the cumulative number of publications has increased exponentially, suggesting strong development of the environmental sciences category. There were 211 journals publishing highly cited papers, with Energy &, Environmental Science as the leading journal. The USA ranked first with the highest number of publications and occupied the core position in the collaboration network, while Mainland China took the first place in independent research output. Review articles have an obvious advantage in terms of achieving high citations. &ldquo, Adsorption&rdquo, &ldquo, climate change&rdquo, and &ldquo, heavy metal&rdquo, were the most frequent keywords, with &ldquo, microplastic&rdquo, rising rapidly as a new research frontier in recent years. Five research hotspots were visualized from highly cited papers via cluster analysis.
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- 2020
49. Hot Papers in Library and Information Science from the Point of View of Research Methods.
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Noruzi, Alireza
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INFORMATION science ,LIBRARY science ,CITATION analysis ,SCHOLARLY publishing ,SCIENTIFIC community - Abstract
A hot paper is an article that has received more citations than usual, soon after its publication, with respect to other works included in the same field and age. The purpose of this bibliometric study was to examine the research methods of hot papers published in the subject area of library and information science (LIS). The data were collected from the Web of Science (WoS) citation database. Bibliometric techniques were applied in this study to gather hot papers in the LIS subject area. Then, the research methods of these papers were examined. The results show six hot papers for the LIS subject area. The results of the analysis of research methods indicates that two papers out of six were conducted based on bibliometric, two papers have been done by using survey method, one paper used the content analysis method, and one of them was an empirical analysis in the field of bibliometrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
50. Transforming Books: Paper, Metamedia and Digitisation
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Andrew Lockett
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Cultural Studies ,Keywords: Paper ,history of the book ,publishing ,digital publishing ,eBook ,History ,Library science ,050801 communication & media studies ,01 natural sciences ,lcsh:Communication. Mass media ,0508 media and communications ,Consolidation (business) ,History of the book ,Publishing studies ,literature ,theory ,Metamedia ,010405 organic chemistry ,business.industry ,Communication ,05 social sciences ,Communication. Mass media ,Media studies ,P87-96 ,lcsh:P87-96 ,0104 chemical sciences ,Transformative learning ,Publishing ,Incarnation ,Electronic publishing ,Performance art ,business - Abstract
This review asks what a history of paper and a study of metamedia tell us about the paper v. digital debate reported in the media taking place within the trade book publishing industry just as figures reported in 2016 show that eBook sales are slowing and print is showing a very tiny recovery. Müller’s book shows how paper was the ‘old’ digital, transformative, mythical even, whereas the rise of metamedial literature in Starre’s book reflected a rise in interest in the material aspects of book objects (and control of) by authors as the vanilla incarnation of digital – the eBook – disappointed. As the mixed ecology of print and digital looks set to continue as both books argue, this review asks whether industry concentration and consolidation is becoming the lead story not ever increasing levels of digital activity. 'White Magic: The Age of Paper'*, Lothar Müller, Cambridge: Polity, 2015, ISBN: 978-0-7456-7253-3 'Metamedia: American Book Fictions and Literary Print Culture after Digitization', Alexander Starre, Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 2015, ISBN: 978-1-60938-359-6 *First published in German in 2012 as 'Weiße Magie: Die Epoche des Papiers', München, Carl Hanser Verlag
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- 2016
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