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Managing The Library's Corporate Culture For Organizational Efficiency, Productivity, And Enhanced Service, Samuel Olu Adeyoyin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The library's corporate culture can be managed to enhance organizational efficiency, productivity, and service. This article compares views on organizational culture and applies them to libraries. The effect of changing information culture on library culture is examined.

Animal Husbandry At Tell El Hesi (Israel): Results From Zooarchaeological And Isotopic Analysis, Shannon Marie Peck-Janssen

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Located in today’s southern Israel, Tell el Hesi provides archaeologists with important clues to political and social changes in the ancient Near East. Zooarchaeological and stable isotopic analyses were conducted to evaluate shifts in animal husbandry practices during changing socioeconomic and sociopolitical conditions in the southern Levant.

During the Early Bronze Age, Tell el Hesi thrived as an agricultural grain producing center for the southern Levant. The acropolis served as both a storage and redistribution center for the inhabitants of Tell el Hesi. Coinciding with the collapse of the southern Levant, Tell el Hesi was abandoned throughout the Middle Bronze …

Before The Inca: Prehistoric Dietary Transitions In The Argentine Cuyo, Nicole Shelnut

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

A dietary reconstruction was performed in order to understand changing prehistoric subsistence patterns in the Central Andean geographical area of the Argentine Cuyo that includes the provinces of San Juan and Mendoza. Archaeologically, the Cuyo is also known as a boundary between Andean agriculturalists and the foragers of Patagonia. One hypothesis being tested is whether this area was one of the last South American cultural groups to convert to maize cultivation, probably around 2000 BP. The process of stable isotope analysis is used to reconstruct the diets of individuals, as it reveals the relative proportions of C3 and C4 plants …

2035 Regional Transportation Plan Update: A New Look At Transportation - Background Information And Proposed Work Plan For Public Participation, Eco Northwest, Ltd.

Metro Collection

No abstract provided.

Alternative Models Of Knowledge Production: A Step Forward In Information Literacy As A Liberal Art, Shilpa Shanbhag

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information literacy is embedded within the traditional disciplinary model of knowledge production wherein the role of the scholar/expert and the process of peer-review are emphasized. Exclusive reference to this model is inadequate in informing the production of knowledge outside of formal academic setting and consequently inadequate in supporting the objectives of liberal learning. Shapiro and Hughes' concept of information literacy as a liberal art provides a useful framework for discussion on alternative models of knowledge production.

The Plane Tree Turns Fifty: A History Of The Department Of Librarianship At Ankara University, Oya Gürdal, Fatos Subasioglu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Education for librarianship in Turkey, which was established at Ankara University in the academic year 1954-1955, has lasted 50 years, with the contributions of national and foreign collegues and scholars, and organizations such as ALA, the Ford Foundation, and the Fulbright Commission. This article describes that history and those who participated in it.

The Challenges Of Computerizing A University Library In Nigeria: The Case Of Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Grace Nok

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is one of Nigeria's first generation universities, opening its doors in 1962. University library computerization in Nigeria has been in the pipeline since the 1970s, although concerted efforts began in the late 1990s. ALICE, an integrated library system which is popular in the UK, was acquired and implemented then. Challenges to library automation include poor infrastructure, a low level of computer literacy among the staff, and a lack of resources for maintaining and updating hardware and software.

Internet Use By Researchers: A Study Of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Preeti Mahajan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A survey was used to gather information about use of the Internet by researchers at Panjab University, Chandigarh in the sciences, social sciences and humanities. The results indicate that researchers in the sciences are the most positive about the impact of the Internet, while 70% of the social science and 20% of the humanities felt positive about the Internet and its impact. Other survey results contrast the use of electronic journals, access to computers, and other topics.

The Impact Of Self-Efficacy And Prior Computer Experience On The Creativity Of New Librarians In Selected Universities Libraries In Southwest Nigeria, Adeyinka Tella, C. O. Ayeni

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A study examined the impact of self-efficacy and prior computer experience on the creativity of the freshly-recruited librarians in selected southwest Nigeria universities’ libraries. Fifty-two new librarians who were selected through total enumeration sampling technique represent the population of the study. Both the independent and the dependent variables were measured with relevant standardized instruments. Three research questions were developed and answered in the study. The results showed that both self-efficacy and computer experience influenced creativity

Human Capital For Nigerian Libraries In The 21st Century, Stella E. Igun

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article describes human capital needs for Nigerian libraries. It looks at training for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and proposes a model for library education that combines theory with practice.

The Impact Of The Internet On Research: The Experience Of Delta State University, Nigeria, Oghenevwogaga Benson Adogbeji, Oghenevwogaga David Toyo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A questionnaire was used to gather data from the academic staff of the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. The results revealed that more male staff that use the Internet, that library staff are the predominant users in the university, and that access is primarily through cybercafes, rather than at home or in the office. The majority of the staff use the Internet for e-mail, research information and academic material, and to communicate with colleagues. The Internet has been beneficial for quick access to current research information. The study recommends that the university set up an Internet center for the staff, …

Proceedings Of The 24th Annual Seminar/Workshop Of The Nigerian Library Association, Cataloguing, Classification, And Indexing Section, Josiah Oghenero Ruteyan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Papers from the seminar are described and discussed. Topics include subject cataloging, the creation of a national union catalog for Nigeria, library automation, and system migration.

United States Policy Towards Nigeria: From The Clinton Years To The Bush Administration. Paper/Presentation, Andrew Ewoh

Andrew I.E. Ewoh

No abstract provided.

Senseless Kindness: The Politics Of Cost Benefit Analysis, Louis E. Wolcher

ExpressO

This essay identifies a social phenomenon that the Russian-Jewish novelist and war correspondent Vasily Grossman calls "senseless kindness." Emerging without prior warning from certain face-to-face encounters between human beings, the striking reversal of preferences that characterizes this phenomenon can be used to cast a critical light on the practices of Cost Benefit Analysis ("CBA"). Not only does senseless kindness highlight the troubling theoretical problem of determining the "correct" ex ante—the point in time at which CBA measures people's preferences—it also points towards the possibility of a more general critique of CBA's indifference to how preferences are formed and expressed. The …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 60, April 13, 2006

Central Florida Future

No abstract provided.

Lanthorn, Vol. 40, No. 57, April 13, 2006, Grand Valley State University

Volume 40, July 14, 2005 - June 15, 2006

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Cedarville Vs. St. Vincent, Cedarville University

Men's Tennis Statistics

No abstract provided.

2006 Anderson Invitational Men's Final Results, Cedarville University

Men's Track & Field Statistics

No abstract provided.

The Fragmentation Pathways Of Protonated Amiton In The Gas Phase: Towards The Structural Characterisation Of Organophosphorus Chemical Warfare Agents By Electrospray Ionisation Tandem Mass Spectrometry, S. Ellis-Steinborner, A. Ramachandran, Stephen J. Blanksby

Faculty of Science - Papers (Archive)

Amiton (O,O-diethyl-S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl] phosphorothiolate), otherwise known as VG, is listed in Schedule 2 of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and has a structure closely related to VX (O-ethyl-S-(2-diisopropylamino)ethyl methylphosphonothiolate). Fragmentation of protonated VG in the gas phase was performed using an electrospray ionisation ion trap mass spectrometer (ESI-ITMS) and revealed several characteristic product ions. Quantum chemical calculations provide the most probable structures for these ions as well as the likely unimolecular mechanisms by which they are formed. The decomposition pathways predicted by computation are consistent with deuterium labeling studies. The combination of experimental and theoretical data suggests that the fragmentation pathways …

Spartan Daily, April 13, 2006, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 126, Issue 40

Mt. Vernon Nazarene Vs. Cedarville, Cedarville University

Baseball Statistics

No abstract provided.

Mt. Vernon Nazarene Vs. Cedarville, Cedarville University

Baseball Statistics

No abstract provided.

Cedarville Vs. Mt. Vernon Nazarene, Cedarville University

Baseball Programs

No abstract provided.

2006 Anderson University Invitational, Cedarville University

Women's Track & Field Statistics

No abstract provided.

Breaking Down The Wall: An Examination Of Mental Health Service Utilization In African American And Caucasian Parents, Idia O. Binitie

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the influence of parents' gender, race, and psychopathology on barriers and attitudes to mental health utilization for themselves and for their children. It was hypothesized that mothers and Caucasian¹ parents would have more positive attitudes and would perceive fewer barriers to mental health services than fathers and African American² parents. A total of 194 African American and Caucasian parents were recruited from the community to participate in this study. Parents completed measures on barriers and attitudes toward treatment for themselves and their children, utilization of mental health services for themselves and their children, and their own current …

Is Negative Thinking Related To Low Self-Esteem And Depression In Low-Income Single Mothers In Labette County, Kansas?, Linda L. Forbes

Electronic Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this descriptive, cor-relational research study was to determine if negative thinking was related to low-self esteem and depression in low-income single mothers in Labette County, Kansas. Targeting the symptom of negative thinking, might break the link of low self-esteem with depressive symptoms in low-income single mothers. The results can be improved mental health of the mother and improved physical and mental health of her children (Peden, Rayens, Hall, & Bebe, 2000; Peden, Rayens, Hall, and Grant, 2004).

Data for this research study was collected from December, 2005 to February, 2006 from a convenience sample of 55 single …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 42 [46], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Paul, Corey. Lady Top Grad Assistant Arrested – Kristina Covington
• Coulter, Amber. Western May Win in State Budget
• Richardson, Kelly. See Rob Run, Win . . . Barely – Robert Watkins, Student Government Association
• Harrell, Bobby. Gary Ransdell’s Former Roomie Aims for High Court – John Minton Jr.
• Hupman, Samantha. Jamie Rich ‘Always Brightened the Mood’
• Gibson, Adam. International Students to Show Their Moves
• Student Government Association President Should Lead
• Waters, Brad. Smokers Should Not Litter
• Pulliam, Steve. Americans Are Immigrants
• Wilson, Sam. Preacher Was …

Team Communication And A Model Of Team Training, Deepa Oommen

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the Caudill College of Humanities at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts by Deepa Oommen on April 12,2006.

Prospectus, April 12, 2006, Suzanna Winans, Jon Volkman, Donna Mayer, Dylan Heath, Erika Porter, Jake Mcgill, Erik Pheifer

Prospectus 2006

No abstract provided.

The Role And Effect Of Advertising On Women During World War Ii, Laura Elizabeth Francis

Undergraduate Theses and Capstone Projects

Advertising had an overwhelming effect on women during World War II; many women were influenced by advertising in the media to behave a certain way, buy certain products, and also support the war effort in a variety of ways. In the 1940s while many American women’s husbands, fiances, boyfriends, brothers, and sons were going off to fight in the War abroad, many women were fighting a war of their own on the home front. While men could prove they were active patriotic citizens by fighting in the military and taking government positions, female’s roles were re-written to show what they …