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Kurilov, Jevgenij. "Digital library of education resources and services components interoperability problems." Doctoral thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2008. http://vddb.library.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2008~D_20080620_093755-60074.
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The main scientific problems investigated in this work deal with the creation of flexible open source e-Learning content and services system (referred here as Digital Library of Educational resources and services – DLE) providing learning customisation possibilities for its users.
Standards and interoperability are key factors in the success of the introduction of such kind of DLEs, and therefore the main research object of the work is investigation and proposal of interoperability guidelines for DLE components. The main problem is not the identification of suitable standards and specifications, but the adoption of these standards and specifications and their application in e-Learning practice. Approaches concerning LOM Standard Application Profiles (APs) and curricula mapping are the main topics created and investigated here because they could provide more quick and convenient LOs search possibilities in the repositories for the users.
Another key factor is quality of DLE systems, and therefore one more research object of the work is the effectiveness of methods of DLE components evaluation. DLE components’ complex evaluation tools suitable for systems based on flexible approach have been created. These tools should include a number of criteria to evaluate LOs reusability level and VLEs adaptation capabilities.
Practice of flexible DLE software creation and development for Lithuanian primary, secondary and vocational education based of flexible approach is presented in more... [to full text]Disertacijoje nagrinėjamos lanksčios atvirosios el. mokymosi turinio ir paslaugų sistemos (t. y. skaitmeninės švietimo išteklių ir paslaugų bibliotekos, angl. Digital Library of Educational Resources and Services) kūrimo bendrajam lavinimui ir profesiniam mokymui mokslinės problemos. Nagrinėjama skaitmeninės švietimo išteklių ir paslaugų bibliotekos (toliau – skaitmeninės bibliotekos) schema ir reikalavimai. Pagrindinis dėmesys skiriamas bibliotekos lankstumui, t. y. biblioteka turi teikti naudotojams individualizuoto mokymosi galimybes. Skaitmeninės bibliotekos sudedamųjų dalių suderinamumas (sąveikos geba, arba sąveikumas, angl. Interoperability) ir standartai yra esminiai bibliotekos funkcionavimo veiksniai, todėl pagrindinis disertacijos tikslas yra bibliotekos sudedamųjų dalių sąveikumo rekomendacijų kūrimas. Sprendžiami uždaviniai: standartų parinkimas, jų tinkamumas, adaptavimas ir taikymas švietimui. Pagrindinis dėmesys skiriamas mokymosi objektų (MO, angl. Learning Objects) metaduomenų standarto (LOM – angl. Leaning Objects Metadata) taikymo modeliui tobulinti ir bendrųjų programų sąryšiui su MO. Daug dėmesio skiriama skaitmeninės bibliotekos sudedamųjų dalių kokybei vertinti, todėl bibliotekos sudedamųjų dalių kompleksinių vertinimo kriterijų, pagrįstų bibliotekos lankstumo ir sudedamųjų dalių sąveikumo rekomendacijomis, kūrimas taip pat yra darbo tikslas.
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Alexander, Gwendolyn. "Business as usual: Factors influencing collection development and management of business information resources in borderlands public libraries." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280196.
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The purpose of this research is to define grounded theoretical models about factors that influence collection development and collection management of business information resources in public libraries. The study is based on data collected from a multi-site case study of public libraries along the U.S.-Mexico border where there is a critical need for information on starting and expanding small businesses. A framework of structuration theory and cultural hegemony theory informs an analysis of the data. This paper relates to the relevant literature and sets forth implications for research, practice, and further discussion. The three main categories identified from coding the data are library location, modes of production and distribution of business information resources, and the degree of external stakeholder pressure on library business collections. Three model statements defined and supported by the data are: (1) the attributes of funding, librarian qualifications, access to information and communication technologies, size and qualities of the business community, and client expectations that influence business collection development are related to library location in metropolitan or rural areas; (2) new practices in the production of content, formats, and modes of distribution of business materials are more problematic for small libraries due to limited information and communication technology (ICT) devices and insufficient professional training; and (3) external influences and initiatives, such as federal, state, and foundation programs, have more of an impact on business collection development in small libraries than in large libraries. The various properties of these factors are discussed with a focus on how daily routine, tacit awareness, and expectations draw on structural rules and resources to produce and reproduce, or change, library systems and their business collections. The consequences of location in metropolitan or rural areas are identified, and mitigating strategies are suggested. External influences and new modes of production and distribution of business information are implicated in supporting the cultural hegemony of globalization by encouraging the introduction and use of ICTs in public libraries; however, use of ICTs to expand the business collection is dependent upon librarian interest and abilities as well as competing demands for scarce resources.
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Abou, El-Khir Mohamed Hamed. "The use of resources in the development of learning through drama in education in the primary school." Thesis, Leeds Beckett University, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.357069.
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Garry, Candi Pierce. "Selection or Censorship? School Librarians and LGBTQ Resources." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1406589992.
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Singh, Manpreet. "Use of e-resources in the Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana : A Study." Arihant Prakashan p. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/252872.
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E-Resources in Guru Nanak Dev Engg. College.Library is a repository of resources. Adequate electronics resources facilities empower and enrich the higher education system in meeting the best academic needs. Users are use e-resources in the library or any where. The silicon age that led the computer revolution has significant changed in the libraries. The present paper examine the existing of various e-resources in GNE College, Ludhiana and its uses by students.
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Mugabe, Mover M. "Information resources, information skills and education : an exploratory study of information literacy education in community junior secondary schools in the North-East district of Botswana and the role of teacher-librarians and school libraries." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10927.
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Bibliography: leaves 155-160.One of the fundamental challenges of the information era is how to ensure that the majority of the members of a given society are information literate in order to deal with problems of inequitable access to and use of information as an empowerment tool for socio-economic progress. A variety of educational and training strategies have been developed and tried in different parts of the world to address this challenge. This study investigates the nature of information literacy education in community junior secondary schools in the North-East district of Botswana and the role of teacher-librarians and school libraries in such a process.
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Parrott, Deborah Johns, Joanna Anderson, and Renee Lyons. "Power Up the Connection: Multimedia Resources to Engage All Readers." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2015. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/392.
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Attendees will learn free, specific multimedia resources to entice children to read as well as to improve fluency in vocabulary and comprehension. The majority of young readers are captivated by mobile devices and the Internet. Why not use this to our advantage in reading instruction. Join us to discover games, websites, and apps that engage children and improve phonemic awareness, spelling, vocabulary development, and comprehension.
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Hansen, Jennifer. "What Resources Do School Librarians Use When Developing New Programming: A Qualitative Inquiry." DigitalCommons@USU, 2018. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7114.
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For this qualitative analysis, I analyzed observational and interview data from two middle school librarians setting up new active learning programs. I focused my research by analyzing the preliminary data gathered in field notes from observations at the different library sites to determine what programming resources the librarians were using. A secondary consideration was drawn from preliminary evidence, which indicated the librarians turned to many on and offline information resources, including the social curating site Pinterest. After gathering initial data from observations, I gathered additional data from two interviews: the first interview focused on where the librarians find information and the second interview focused on Pinterest. The data suggests networking within the school community is an essential feature of middle school libraries and should be considered when developing programs as a way to strengthen the librarian’s relationship with the school community, enabling the librarian to leverage other teachers’ knowledge. Also, the curating resources available through Pinterest provide a platform for finding ideas suitable for adapting to a specific library.
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Clarke, Tobin De Leon. "A study of output measures for evaluating the performance of California community college learning resources programs." Scholarly Commons, 1991. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2934.
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Problem. Traditional measures for library and learning resources programs based on standards which identify input alone are no longer considered effective for evaluating a program or justifying its needs. No output measures for comprehensive learning resources programs in California existed.
Purpose. The purpose was to develop output measures for comprehensive learning resources programs. Additionally, learning resources and library administrators were surveyed regarding the following: whether they would use the output measures, how they would use them, and whether there was a need for the adoption of statewide standards.
Procedures. Thirteen output measures previously identified and pilot tested by library and learning resources program administrators were revised into 12 output measures based on the results of the pilot test. Two groups of 24 colleges each were randomly selected to participate in the survey. The revised output measures and survey were sent to the two groups for response. Thirty-nine college administrators returned the survey. The data were tabulated and analyzed electronically using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings. The usefulness and clarity of the output measures manual were validated by this study. The data indicate that 78% of community college learning resources program administrators will use all or some of the output measures to evaluate their programs. The data indicate that in-house or within institution use of data is more valuable than for comparing across libraries. Program administrators agree strongly that the State needs to adopt minimum standards for learning resources programs.
Recommendations. (1) The output measures manual for California Community College Library and Learning Resources Programs be adopted by the California Community College Chancellor's office for the voluntary evaluation of learning resources programs in California. (2) That as program based funding is fully implemented in California Community Colleges, research should be conducted, using the output measures, to determine if improved funding of learning resources programs at the state level leads to more effective services at the local level. (3) That the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges adopt the ALA (1990) standards for learning resources programs.
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Pinfield, Stephen. "Towards open access : managerial, technical, economic and cultural aspects of improving access to research outputs from the perspective of a library and information services provider in a research university." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2011. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/12090/.
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For academic research to release its value, it has to be communicated. It is essential, if research is to flourish, that the various forms of research communication, including journal articles and similar research outputs, are as easily and widely available as possible. The publications in this submission, produced between 1998 and 2010, all discuss major aspects (managerial, technical, economic and cultural) of improving access to research outputs in order to support research activity in higher education institutions. The later works focus in particular on the issue of ‘open access’ (OA) publishing and dissemination. The publications investigate the why and how of OA. Firstly, they examine the potential benefits (and dis-benefits) of OA for the research community and other stakeholders. Secondly, they discuss how OA systems and services might operate in practice. The earlier works on OA focus on repositories, particularly institutional repositories. Some of the later publications bring into consideration OA journals and their (potential) ongoing relationship with repositories. The publications are written from the perspective of a library and information services provider in a research university. They report on ground-breaking action-based research-and-development work: setting up innovative demonstrator systems, developing new business processes, and designing novel organisational policies. Possible future scenarios are modelled and analysed. It is shown that these activities have made a significant impact on wider professional practice, as well as contributing to the research literature, as OA has became more mainstream. Major themes discussed include managerial challenges associated with implementing OA services; technical issues relating to the development of systems and standards; economic factors covering costs, funding streams and business models; and cultural issues, including disciplinary differences. These are examined in relation to different stakeholder groups at institutional, national and system-wide levels. Other key themes include intellectual property rights and quality assurance. A clearer picture of possible research-communication futures incorporating OA is developed.
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Hughes, Hilary E. "International students using online information resources to learn." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2009. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/29348/1/Hilary_Hughes_Thesis.pdf.
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This qualitative study views international students as information-using learners, through an information literacy lens. Focusing on the experiences of 25 international students at two Australian universities, the study investigates how international students use online information resources to learn, and identifies associated information literacy learning needs.
An expanded critical incident approach provided the methodological framework for the study. Building on critical incident technique, this approach integrated a variety of concepts and research strategies. The investigation centred on real-life critical incidents experienced by the international students whilst using online resources for assignment purposes. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews and an observed online resource-using task. Inductive data analysis and interpretation enabled the creation of a multifaceted word picture of international students using online resources and a set of critical findings about their information literacy learning needs.
The study’s key findings reveal:
• the complexity of the international students’ experience of using online information resources to learn, which involves an interplay of their interactions with online resources, their affective and reflective responses to using them, and the cultural and linguistic dimensions of their information use.
• the array of strengths as well as challenges that the international students experience in their information use and learning.
• an apparent information literacy imbalance between the international students’ more developed information skills and less developed critical and strategic approaches to using information
• the need for enhanced information literacy education that responds to international students’ identified information literacy needs.
Responding to the findings, the study proposes an inclusive informed learning approach to support reflective information use and inclusive information literacy learning in culturally diverse higher education environments.
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Hughes, Hilary E. "International students using online information resources to learn." Queensland University of Technology, 2009. http://eprints.qut.edu.au/29348/.
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This qualitative study views international students as information-using learners, through an information literacy lens. Focusing on the experiences of 25 international students at two Australian universities, the study investigates how international students use online information resources to learn, and identifies associated information literacy learning needs.
An expanded critical incident approach provided the methodological framework for the study. Building on critical incident technique, this approach integrated a variety of concepts and research strategies. The investigation centred on real-life critical incidents experienced by the international students whilst using online resources for assignment purposes. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews and an observed online resource-using task. Inductive data analysis and interpretation enabled the creation of a multifaceted word picture of international students using online resources and a set of critical findings about their information literacy learning needs.
The study’s key findings reveal:
• the complexity of the international students’ experience of using online information resources to learn, which involves an interplay of their interactions with online resources, their affective and reflective responses to using them, and the cultural and linguistic dimensions of their information use.
• the array of strengths as well as challenges that the international students experience in their information use and learning.
• an apparent information literacy imbalance between the international students’ more developed information skills and less developed critical and strategic approaches to using information
• the need for enhanced information literacy education that responds to international students’ identified information literacy needs.
Responding to the findings, the study proposes an inclusive informed learning approach to support reflective information use and inclusive information literacy learning in culturally diverse higher education environments.
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Arora, Jagdish, and Pawan Agrawal. "Indian Digital Library in Engineering Science and Technology (INDEST) Consortium: Consortia-Based Subscription to Electronic Resources for Technical Education System in India: A Government of India Initiative." Information and Library Network Centre, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105608.
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The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has set-up a â Consortia-based Subscription to Electronic Resources for Technical Education System in Indiaâ on the recommendations made by the Expert Group appointed by the ministry. The consortium is named as the Indian National Digital Library in Science and Technology (INDEST) Consortium. The INDEST Consortium has commenced its operation since Dec., 2002 through its headquarters at the IIT Delhi. The Consortium subscribes to full-text electronic resources and bibliographic databases for 38 leading engineering and technological institutions in India including IITs (7), IISc (1), NITs / RECs (17), IIMs (6) and a few other institutions directly funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). While the expenditure on electronic resources proposed for subscription under the consortium for these 38 institutions are being met from the funds made available by the MHRD, the consortium being an open-ended proposition, welcomes all other institutions to join it on their own for sharing benefits it offers in terms of highly discounted subscription rates and better terms of agreement with the publishers. Moreover, beneficiary institutions may also subscribe to additional electronic resources through the consortium that are not being funded by the MHRD. This article introduces the INDEST Consortium, its activities and services.
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Mulhern, Jean K. "An Exploratory Case Study of Organizational Agility in a Consortium of Small Private College Libraries." University of Dayton / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton152571108849726.
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Diouf, François Malik. "Les ressources numériques dans l'enseignement supérieur sénégalais : état des lieux et étude prospective." Thesis, Dijon, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014DIJOL042/document.
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C’est dans un contexte de pauvreté ou d’exclusion informationnelle, que la diffusion massive des outils informatiques et technologiques dans les bibliothèques de l’enseignement supérieur sénégalais, répond à un urgent besoin de transformation et d’amélioration des modes de fonctionnement et de modernisation des services offerts aux différents publics, notamment les étudiants. Actuellement, dans la quasi-totalité des bibliothèques de recherche et d’étude des universités du Sénégal, se développent des activités de numérisation qui ont culminé avec l’essor de l’Internet. Cette situation a engendré un véritable effet amplificateur des ressources numériques, par la mise en place de moyens de création, un accroissement des accès et le partage de l’information scientifique et technique dans les établissements d’enseignement supérieur. En tant que véritables vecteurs de transformation des usages et des pratiques documentaires des usagers dans les bibliothèques de l’enseignement supérieur du Sénégal, le développement des technologies de l’information et de communication, et la croissance des ressources numériques, vont inévitablement bouleverser les rapports traditionnels des étudiants aux bibliothèques. L’objectif de la présente thèse, est, dès lors, d’étudier la transformation de la professionnalité des bibliothécaires, la culture informationnelle des étudiants, et les usages qu’ils font réellement des ressources numériques, au regard des contextes socioculturel, politique, économique et sociotechnique du Sénégal, dans un contexte de société de l’information en construction. Ainsi, pourrons-nous, à travers cette étude, arriver à faire une analyse prospective consacrée au développement et à l’émergence des bibliothèquesIt is in the context of poverty or information exclusion that the massive dissemination of information and technology tools in Senegalese academic libraries responds to an urgent need for transformation and improvement of operational modes as well as modernization of services for different audiences, in particular students. Currently, in almost all academic and research libraries of Senegal digitization activities that crossed the rise of the Internet are being developed. This has created a real increasing effect of digital resources, by the establishment of means of creation and by expansion of access and of sharing of scientific and technical information in higher education institutions. The development of information technology and communication - the true vectors of documentary practices among Senegalese academic libraries users – together with the growth of digital resources, will inevitably turn the traditional relationship between students and libraries upside down. The objective of this thesis is, therefore, to study the transformation of the librarians’ profession, information culture of students, and their use of digital resources, with regard to sociocultural, political, economic, and sociotechnical contexts of Senegal; and in the context of the information society under construction. Thus, through this study, a prospective analysis devoted to the development and the emergence of libraries can be constructed
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Smith, Christina Catharina. "An analysis of the e-research needs of postgraduate students at higher education institutions." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2006. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-01162007-153836/.
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Stapleton, R. Michael. "Positive Workplace Dynamics: A Qualitative Exploration of Exceptional Performance in Community College Units." UKnowledge, 2013. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/epe_etds/10.
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In this companion dissertation findings are reported of applied case study research on four community college organizational units that consistently meet or exceed standard performance measures. Ample prior evidence confirmed that performance extended significantly beyond what might be explained by available tangible resources alone. The case study contexts are common in higher education in general: a) an external partnership, (b) an ad hoc team, (c) a traditional, cross-divisional service unit, and (d) a grant-funded student service unit.
Emerging positive organizational theory and research shows promise for revealing performance-influencing phenomena and behaviors that are not adequately represented in standard measures. Therefore, this collaborative case study research was designed to explore positive influences on the success of the four community college units.
The companion dissertation consists of three manuscripts. Chapter 2, a technical report, is a collaboratively-written synthesis of findings from the four individual case studies. Key findings across the units suggest the influence on performance of: (a) a people-first culture, (b) authentic, trusting, inclusive leadership, and (c) resource richness beyond constrained tangible resources.
In Chapter 3, the author presents in journal article format one of the case studies that contributed to the findings reported in Chapter 2. The academic library chosen for this research serves an urban community college campus near the geographic center of its city. The research asks how the library consistently performs well despite severe budget and staffing constraints and a series of disruptive events.
Key findings in Chapter 3 include the following influences on performance: (a) valuing people and building relationships; (b) a culture of service that shares duties, resources, and expertise; and (c) leadership that effectively translates formal goals into an enabling matrix of behaviors and phenomena.
In Chapter 4, a scholarly narrative, the author reflects on transformative aspects of the doctoral experience on learning and life.
Practical recommendations are offered. Additional research is needed to explore causal relationships, how to influence greater resource amplification, and how to increase awareness of positive organizational dynamics.
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Mulvaney, John Philip. "Determining Sufficiency for Standard VI. Physical Resources and Facilities." 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105576.
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Mestre, Lori S. "Latinos, libraries and electronic resources." 2000. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI9960773.
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Responsiveness to a diverse population is a pressing issue for higher education today. The need to develop more connections with users from all areas is of growing importance in college and university libraries, especially in areas of computer access and skills. In an attempt to learn of the attitudes and experiences of Latino college students toward learning and using computer applications in an academic library, a two year, primarily qualitative study was conducted with Latinos as participants at one university. As a precursor to this research, a pilot study was conducted using in-depth phenomenological interviewing to learn what it was like for Latinos to use an academic library. Following the analysis of the pilot study, further research was conducted and data were gathered from field notes, observations, group discussions and e-mail journal responses from Latinos enrolled in two courses: an introductory course, Internet for Latino Studies, taught by a Latino professor, and an introductory Essentials of Library Research course, which I taught. Supporting data were gathered through 14 interviews and a survey questionnaire. Out of 137 questionnaires distributed to classes with a high concentration of Latino students, 129 were returned completed. The data were analyzed according to themes and findings are discussed in terms of their implications for librarians and educators. Findings include the following: (1) Social class and cultural capital were found to be more significant than ethnicity or language dominance in library use, comfort in the library, and asking for assistance from library personnel. (2) Latinos, in general, reported performing better and being more motivated when there was a supportive environment with a caring teacher/librarian who treated them as “a friend.” (3) Latinos reported the need for information to be presented in a way that was personally or culturally relevant to them. (4) Latinos were found to use nonverbal communication as an important means for transmitting and interpreting messages. Included in the final chapter of this study are implications and suggestions for improving library instruction to better accommodate differences in computer experience, learning styles, classroom environment and communication.
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Angelo, Joseph William. "An analysis of school library media resources in Massachusetts as compared with state standards." 1994. http://books.google.com/books?id=avngAAAAMAAJ.
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Thesis (Ed. D.)--Boston University, 1994.Includes vita. "94-23441." eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 161-166).
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Duncan, Patricia Vito. "Library resources addressing appropriate environmental education concepts for students at selected Burlington County, New Jersey middle schools." 1994. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/33032622.html.
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Motaung, Tshepo. "Utilization of electronic library resources in South African Universities of Technology." 2015. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001898.
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M. Tech. Business Information SystemsHaving tools and resources that would enhance the performance of the learners would be of huge assistance to learners and their institutions. The increasing use of internet and technology has enhanced and transformed the conventional library resources into electronic resources. Utilizing electronic library resources helps learners to acquire information anytime and anywhere. Institutions that support the use of e-resources save significant amounts of money because the printing of materials are reduced. As a result, the use of e-resources by learners enhances their learning and their performance gets improved. The major objective of this study was to conceptualize a framework that will assist in successful electronic resources utilization. This was encouraged by the fact that the determinants of effective utilization of electronic resources are still not clearly expressed.
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Smiley, Earlean Collins. "An assessment of educational resources in small rural agricultural public high schools." 1992. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/28109384.html.
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Sewdass, Nisha. "The need for continuous (competency-based) training and development of library staff in a public library." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1213.
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Staff training, education and development has come to the forefront in most organizations. Managers and employers have realized the benefits of training and developing their staff and various government initiatives have been introduced that highlight this. Library and Information Services took some time to realize the importance of training and developing their staff, more specifically continuing professional development. The study investigates staff training, education and development at the Durban Metropolitan Library (DML) and establishes the perceptions of staff about current training and development offered. The need for, and appreciation of the training and development offered, was evident. No structured program for staff training and development exist in DML. It is recommended that DML implement the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, previously known as the Library Association, Framework for Continuing Professional Development if it intends to survive in the competitive, changing environment. This will ensure that the organization functions according to the promulgated government regulations and has skilled, competent staff.Information Science
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Moyo, Mercy. "Awareness and usage of electronic library resources in open distance learning by third-year students in the School of Arts at the University of South Africa." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/24807.
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During the 21st century, electronic resources have become an important component in every sector of society and the academic sector is no exception. Academic libraries worldwide have adopted the technologies involved in electronic resources, with some replacing their traditional collections with e-resources, which are more accessible by users.
This study was conducted at the University of South Africa (Unisa) and was aimed at investigating the levels of awareness and usage of e-resources by third-year students in the School of Arts. The study used the descriptive survey study design, which is quantitative in approach. The target population comprised of 5 377 third-year students enrolled in the seven departments in the School of Arts and a proportional sample of 360 students was drawn from the population by using stratified random sampling. Library staff was also included in the study, in order to determine students’ usage patterns of e-resources and to establish initiatives available at the Unisa Library to increase awareness and use of e-resources. Online questionnaires distributed via Survey Monkey were used as the data collection instrument.
The study established that the Unisa Library subscribes to a wide range of e-resources and has a number of initiatives in place to encourage the awareness and usage of these resources. However, 50, 3% of the student respondents were unaware of the availability of Unisa e-resources. The study also established that the majority of students use e-resources for study and research and that, although they have basic information and communication technologies (ICTs) skills, the majority of students lack advanced information search and retrieval skills, which are required to utilise e-resources properly. The four main barriers that prevent students from accessing and using e-resources were the cost of access to the internet, unavailability of relevant literature for studies, lack of time to do online searches and preference for information freely available on the internet.
To encourage increased awareness and use of e-resources, the study recommend the development of an e-resources marketing strategy, the introduction of an information literacy module for all first-year students, the provision of infrastructure and technologies for access, development of specialised library assistance services, balancing of the electronic library collections across different subjects, tutors including more e-resources references in study guides and tutorial letters and hiring of more library staff.
The study concludes that the Unisa Library has a wide variety of electronic library resources and services needed in academic institutions, but awareness and usage of the resources is quite low, due to several factors highlighted in the study. Therefore, the Library should step forward and ensure that the resources are fully utilised by following the recommendations suggested in the study.Information Science
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Liaw, Hongming. "Using online primary source resources in fostering historical thinking skills : the pre-service social studies teachers’ understanding." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2010-05-951.
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This dissertation entailed a qualitative case study on the confluence of technology and social studies in fostering a constructivist education. Through the examination of pre-service social studies teachers’ understanding of the online primary source resources (OPSR), three themes emerged. The first exposed the fragmented understanding of important pedagogical theories of constructivism and historical thinking among participants; the second suggested that OPSR was mostly valued by pre-service teachers for its provision of primary sources; and the third related to how pre-service teachers viewed the current state of technology and context as problematic for technology integration. Accordingly, four findings were revealed. First, the pre-service teachers in the study demonstrated a limited understanding of the application of foundational theories central to their field of study; second, there were instances of deeper appreciation of the potential of OPSR, indicating that pre-service teachers’ theoretical understanding is
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nascent and may deepen overtime; third, the full potential of technologies such as OPSR was not recognized; and fourth, the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of school and educational system conditions tended to negatively influence their views toward the integration of technology into their teaching practices. Implications indicate that first, foundational pedagogical theories are critical with regard to technology integration in education and as such teacher preparation programs must not assume what is taught is what is learned; second, instances of deeper understanding among pre-service teachers only appeared during the application of their theoretical understandings; third, context is critical in how OPSR would be used in classrooms and such contextual issues must not be ignored by teacher preparation programs; and fourth, teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge (PCK/TPCK) is critical in the integration of technology in education.text
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Holland, Tracy Clare. "An investigation into the availability and adequacy of environmental information resources to support field workers at the wildlife and environment society of South Africa's four environmental education centres in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3807.
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This study is concerned with the availability and adequacy of environmental information resources to support field workers at the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa's (WESSA) four environmental education centres in KwaZulu-Natal. It begins by examining the environment, the environmental crisis and environmental education as a response to the crisis, before giving an overview of the history of WESSA. To provide a wider context within which to view the study, literature dealing with environmental education, environmental education centres in South Africa and environmental information was examined. A study population consisting of 18 field workers and eight management staff, based at the four environmental education centres, was surveyed by means of interviews. This allowed for selected attributes such as length of employment at the centre, highest education qualification and previous environmental education experience to be elicited from field workers. Other information asked ofthe population concerned available environmental information resources, the environmental information support required by field workers and the adequacy of this support to field workers. Results were then analysed. With the responses to the open-ended questions, content analysis was used to determine categories which were subsequently tabulated, together with the responses from closed questions. The results revealed that WESSA provides a number of ongoing, in-house training opportunities which expose field workers to environmental information resources; WESSA publications dominate the environmental information resources used during the training offield workers and consequently, during the preparation and conducting of courses by field workers; booklets, books and colleagues are considered valuable information resources by field workers; and there is a recognised lack of environmental information by both field workers and management staff. Recommendations for improving the environmental information resource support to field workers are made in light of the results of the survey and the literature review.Thesis (M.I.S.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2000.
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Fakoya-Michael, Saidat Abiola. "Library usage by university accounting students : a comparison of contact and open distance learning institution in South Africa." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/24533.
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This study examines the current level of library patronage among accounting students both in the distance and a contact learning institution in South Africa. There is a relative absence of studies of academic library usage by accounting students. The low level of library usage, that is, low level of library visits and poor research skills of undergraduate accounting students has been attributed to the difficulty in integrating accounting curriculum with information literacy.
However, the challenge facing academic librarians is persuading both academic faculty and accounting students to integrate information literacy into their curriculum and to convince individual students to make time in their schedules for library usage. In South Africa, this problem is compounded when it is a requirement of the accreditation body, The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), which requires academic departments to integrate library usage into the accounting curriculum for their programme to be accredited.
The study examines the current level of library patronage among accounting students both in a distance and a contact learning institution in South Africa. The sub-objectives of the study were to investigate the reasons for low level of library patronage among accounting students in South African Universities; to determine what features would make the use of a library for locating information that is relevant and attractive to university accounting students in a contact and a distance learning institution in South Africa; and to investigate what, if any, improvements to library service can be made to make the use of the library of significant importance.
Using a survey research method that utilises a structured questionnaire, this study gathered data from a sample of 500 accounting students from a distance and a contact learning institution in South Africa, out of which 379 returned completed questionnaire, representing 76%. The finding indicates that as with most accounting students across the world, South African students are no exception because of the peculiarity and design of their programme curriculum that provides recommended texts for students’ usage. The findings further show that the apathy of library services patronage among university accounting students in South Africa is exacerbated by lecturers who seldom give assignments or tasks that require the students to search for information beyond the recommended textbooks. Findings indicate that the most significant factor that influences accounting students of universities to patronise library resources are the expertise and interaction of the library staff. This is supported by the Expectation-Confirmation Theory framework which posits that patrons will continue to use library services only if their perceived perception of the usefulness of the services are satisfied. In this case, accounting students from both institutions examined in this study confirm the Expectation-Confirmation Theory framework of satisfaction being based on the perception of the library services they receive. The study recommends that in motivating accounting students to patronise library services, library management needs to understand the discipline-specific teaching and learning practices and collaborate with curriculum developers in the accounting discipline to incorporate the use of library services in their programme. Further study is encouraged to include all universities that offer accounting programmes in South Africa for a more robust finding.Information Science
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Buchholz, Irmera. "Provision of access to information in academic libraries in Southern Africa : the case study." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4794.
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Information and communications technology (ICT) makes remote access to information possible. Resource sharing facilitates the provision of access to information sources not owned by an individual library.
Case studies were conducted at the University of South Africa and University of Namibia libraries to explore the provision of access to information in academic libraries in southern Africa through collection development, resource sharing and acquiring remote access to electronic resources through ICT facilities.
It was found that both libraries have recently adapted their collection development policies to accommodate electronic resources although their budgets did not increase accordingly. The recruitment of ICT knowledgeable staff tends to be a problem at both libraries. Resources are shared via interlending and document supply with Unisa Library as a model in southern Africa. Both libraries add their holdings to the national bibliographies and Sabinet and are members of GAELIC. However, the UNAM library is a passive partner. A consortium within Namibia’s borders is suggested to improve resource sharing.Information Science
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Buchholz, Irmera. "Provision of access to information in academic libraries in Southern Africa : two case studies." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4794.
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Information and communications technology (ICT) makes remote access to information possible. Resource sharing facilitates the provision of access to information sources not owned by an individual library.
Case studies were conducted at the University of South Africa and University of Namibia libraries to explore the provision of access to information in academic libraries in southern Africa through collection development, resource sharing and acquiring remote access to electronic resources through ICT facilities.
It was found that both libraries have recently adapted their collection development policies to accommodate electronic resources although their budgets did not increase accordingly. The recruitment of ICT knowledgeable staff tends to be a problem at both libraries. Resources are shared via interlending and document supply with Unisa Library as a model in southern Africa. Both libraries add their holdings to the national bibliographies and Sabinet and are members of GAELIC. However, the UNAM library is a passive partner. A consortium within Namibia’s borders is suggested to improve resource sharing.Information Science
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Reis, Ana. "INCoDe.2030, TIC e bibliotecas digitais: estudo de caso com alunos do ensino profissional." Master's thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.2/11255.
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É incontornável, na atual sociedade, a presença que assumem as Tecnologias de
Informação e Comunicação no quotidiano. Neste campo de ação, também a escola deverá, aliás
como defendido na Iniciativa Portugal INCoDe.2030, considerar e privilegiar a promoção das
competências digitais, com vista a satisfazer as necessidades pessoais e do mercado de trabalho,
entre outros aspetos. Importa destacar que tem sido este o rumo dado à formação dos jovens
que ingressam na escola profissional onde se desenvolveu o nosso estudo. No entanto, este
assume um cariz inovador, porquanto, para além da componente curricular habitualmente
trabalhada, se incorporaram outras novas reflexões e práticas. Assim, a dissertação que se
apresenta tem como questão de partida a seguinte problemática: INCoDe.2030, TIC e
Bibliotecas Digitais: que possibilidades de integração no ensino profissional?
Metodologicamente, a nossa dissertação suportou-se na combinação do estudo de caso
com a metodologia de projeto, sendo o estudo de caso integrado numa investigação mista. No
que respeita à metodologia de projeto, constituiu o alicerce da Formação “INCoDe.2030, TIC e
Bibliotecas Digitais” e integrou quatro fases, a saber: Diagnóstico de Partida; Desenho do
Projeto; Animação e Execução do Projeto; Avaliação do Projeto. A formação teve lugar numa
escola profissional do concelho da Mealhada, com os alunos da turma (o “caso”) do 10.º ano do
curso de Multimédia. Como instrumentos de recolha de dados, recorreu-se quer a inquéritos por
questionário, quer à observação dos ambientes virtuais onde a formação criada foi ministrada.
Para o tratamento e análise de dados, recorreu-se à estatística descritiva e à análise de conteúdo.
As evidências recolhidas, quer através destes instrumentos, quer através da meta
atingida no que respeita ao sucesso alcançado pelos alunos envolvidos nas atividades propostas,
permitem identificar a aquisição de novos conhecimentos e práticas. Neste contexto, ao
trabalho habitual de exploração de software considerado no curso, agregaram-se práticas de
publicação de trabalhos dos alunos na Biblioteca Digital criada para o efeito, devidamente
licenciados, com uma licença aberta Creative Commons, a par do respetivo enquadramento na
Iniciativa Portugal INCoDe.2030, permitindo, assim, que a questão das competências digitais
fosse objeto de reflexão e desenvolvimento. Constatamos, pois, que a formação teve impacte
real nos alunos participantes no estudo, os quais consideraram positiva a intervenção quando
questionados sobre a sua relevância. Deste modo, inferimos que a implementação de uma
Biblioteca Digital, tendo como suporte os temas por nós abordados, pode ser uma mais-valia,
tanto na nossa escola profissional como noutras.In today's society, the presence that Information and Communication Technologies assume in everyday life is undeniable. In this context, the school should also consider and privilege the promotion of digital skills, to satisfy personal and labor market needs, among other aspects, and as advocated in the Portugal INCoDe.2030 Initiative. It is important to highlight that this has been the path given to the training of young people who enter the vocational school where our study was carried out. However, it took on an innovative nature, as, in addition to the curricular component usually worked on, other new reflections and practices were been incorporated. Thus, the dissertation that is presented has as its starting point the following question: INCoDe.2030, ICT and Digital Libraries: what possibilities for integration in professional education? Methodologically, we combined the case study with the project methodology, following a mixed approach. With regard to the project methodology, it constituted the foundation of the “INCoDe.2030, ICT and Digital Libraries” Training we developed and it included four phases, namely: Diagnosis; Project Design; Project Execution; Project Evaluation. The training took place in a vocational school in the municipality of Mealhada (Portugal), with students from the 10th grade class (the “case”) of the Multimedia course. For data collection, we used surveys and observation of the virtual environments where the training was provided. With regard to data analysis, descriptive statistics and content analysis were used. The evidence gathered, either through these instruments, or through the goal achieved with regard to the success achieved in the activities proposed by the students, allows us to identify the acquisition of new knowledge and practices. Hence, to the usual work of software exploration considered in the course, practices of publication of students' works in the Digital Library created for this purpose, duly licensed, with an open Creative Commons license, together with the respective framework in the Portugal Initiative INCoDe.2030, were added, thus allowing the digital skills to be an object of reflection and development. We conclude, therefore, that the training had a real impact on the students participating in the study, who considered the intervention to be positive, when asked about its relevance. Accordingly, we consider that the creation of a Digital Library, supported by the themes we have covered, can be an asset, both to the community of our professional school as to others.
A investigação realizada no âmbito desta Dissertação está integrada nas linhas de investigação da Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento - Laboratório de Educação a Distância e eLearning (UID 4372/FCT), da Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia do Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior.