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De, Wolf Carol R. "A case study of the implementation of Pennsylvania Act 108 the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act of 1988 /." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1992. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1992.
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2938. Abstract precedes thesis as 3 preliminary leaves. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 95-100).

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Heeks, Peggy. "School library services after ERA : an investigation of the effect of the 1988 Education Reform Act on school library services." Thesis, Loughborough University, 1992. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/7312.

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This study has addressed three core questions: What is the current state of School Library Services? How is the Education Reform Act affecting these services? Why are specific choices being made by School Library Services from the options available post-ERA? Information was gathered from questionnaires, consultation, seminars etc., and also by contact 1989-91 with 14 authorities in England and Wales. Specific matters investigated over the two-year period were: Structures; Policies; Service range and level; Relationships. The study found evidence that ERA had a significant effect during this period on library support services to schools, but that other influences on change were at work, most notably the community charge and its repercussions. All the School Library Services in the contact authorities changed between 1989 and 1991, although in different degrees, and it was observed that the effect of national legislation was being mediated by local cultures. The hypothesis that 'The Education Reform Act is leading to new perceptions of School Library Service effectiveness' was upheld, and factors making for effectiveness were identified.

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Rarig, Karl. "An historical analysis of the government performance and results act of 1993." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1999. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1999.
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2958. Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as preliminary leaves ii-iii. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62-65).

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Millspaugh, Gary F. "Use of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act by two small cities." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1991. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Brennan, Timothy J. "Aligning Investigative and Enforcement Services (IES) with the Government Performance and Results Act." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1999. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1999.
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2934. Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as 2 preliminary leaves. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-66).

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Kowalsky, Thomas Paul. "A case study of special interest influence in the development of Pennsylvania Act 942 the Pennsylvania motor vehicle financial responsibility law of 1984 /." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1985. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Ballantyne, Scott David. "Evaluation of the effect Act 195 of 1970 had on negotiating additional fringe benefits in lieu of larger salary increases in the Antietam School District." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1991. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1991.
Abstract precedes thesis as 3 preliminary leaves. Typescript. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2929. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 48).

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Thyer, Mark Andrew. "Modelling long-term persistence in hydrological time series." Diss., 2000, 2000. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20020531.035349/index.html.

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Crickmore, Barbara Lee. "An historical perspective on the academic education of deaf children in New South Wales 1860s - 1990s." Diss., Connect to this title online, 2000. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20030228.130002/index.html.

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Dionigi, Rylee Ann. "Competing for Life: Older People and Competitive Sport." Diss., Connect to this title online, 2004. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20041203.213850/index.html.

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Chen, Yinlin. "A High-quality Digital Library Supporting Computing Education: The Ensemble Approach." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/78750.

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Educational Digital Libraries (DLs) are complex information systems which are designed to support individuals' information needs and information seeking behavior. To have a broad impact on the communities in education and to serve for a long period, DLs need to structure and organize the resources in a way that facilitates the dissemination and the reuse of resources. Such a digital library should meet defined quality dimensions in the 5S (Societies, Scenarios, Spaces, Structures, Streams) framework - including completeness, consistency, efficiency, extensibility, and reliability - to ensure that a good quality DL is built. In this research, we addressed both external and internal quality aspects of DLs. For internal qualities, we focused on completeness and consistency of the collection, catalog, and repository. We developed an application pipeline to acquire user-generated computing-related resources from YouTube and SlideShare for an educational DL. We applied machine learning techniques to transfer what we learned from the ACM Digital Library dataset. We built classifiers to catalog resources according to the ACM Computing Classification System from the two new domains that were evaluated using Amazon Mechanical Turk. For external qualities, we focused on efficiency, scalability, and reliability in DL services. We proposed cloud-based designs and applications to ensure and improve these qualities in DL services using cloud computing. The experimental results show that our proposed methods are promising for enhancing and enriching an educational digital library. This work received support from ACM, as well as the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers DUE-0836940, DUE-0937863, and DUE-0840719, and IMLS LG-71-16-0037-16.
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Cheng, Grace Y. T., and n/a. "Measuring electronic information systems: the use of the information behaviour model." University of Canberra. Information Management and Tourism, 2002. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050628.150806.

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This study focused on measuring the importance and contribution of information obtained from the library, particularly electronic information services (EIS), to success in solving clinical problems in hospitals. Three research questions with three main hypotheses were advanced and tested on clinicians in 44 hospitals in Hong Kong. The findings were tested against the framework from Wilson's (1996) existing general information behaviour model, from which a new extended model for clinicians was built. Measures of EIS were then derived from the new model. The research was broadly divided into a series of five studies in two stages: nominal group, quantitative survey, and interviews in the first stage, and randomized controlled study as well as the analyses of statistical data and computer transaction logs in the second stage. The key results in Stage I led to the studies in Stage 11. The randomized controlled study in Stage 11 attempted to reduce the barriers identified in the information environment, with a view to test the results of an educational intervention, and to confirm that the hypotheses were true given reduced barriers and the presence of enabling conditions. The effects of the interventions in this experimental study were validated and verified by statistical data and transaction logs. Corroborative evidence from the two-stage studies showed that the three main inter-connected hypotheses were supported: success in problem-solving is related to the information sources used; user satisfaction is related to success in problem-solving; and EIS use is an indicator of user satisfaction. EIS use is determined by a number of factors: the preference for EIS, the use of the library, the skills and knowledge in searching, the profession of the user and the characteristics of the work environment. Educational intervention was found to improve success in problem-solving, the attitudes, skills and knowledge in searching, the satisfaction with and use of EIS, and is an important enabling condition. The research rejected part of the first hypothesis posed that success in problem-solving is related to clinical question posed and suggests that further research is needed in this area. The study supported the extension of the general model to clinical information needs and behaviours and found new relationships. The study found an additional determinant of EIS satisfaction, the satisfaction with the information obtained. EIS satisfaction would not be changed by educational intervention alone if the information obtained was not satisfactory. On the other hand, education can improve EIS satisfaction regardless of whether the problem has been solved. Of critical importance is the time factor in determining the use (or non-use) of EIS. There is new evidence that the awareness of the user of an answer in literature is a determining factor for active searching. Borrowing the concept of opportunity cost from economic theory, the researcher relates it with the differing levels of self-efficacy and postulates a model for planning EIS and related library services. From the new extended model of information behaviour, sixteen main measures or indicators were tested on a proposed framework in developing performance measures to diagnose information behaviours and predict EIS use, satisfaction and success in problem-solving. In measuring EIS, the researcher suggested the holistic approach in assessing traditional (non-electronic) library and information services as part of information behaviours of clinicians. The study pointed to the imbalance between self-efficacy and the actual skills and knowledge of users in their searching mentality and activities and the implication for library practice. Qualitative aspects that require further research on measurement were suggested. The study has important ramifications for theory and practice for the information professional. The new extended model of information behaviour for clinicians establishes deterministic relationships that help explain why an information search is pursued actively, continuously, or not at all. Measures that have been derived from these relationships can help diagnose and predict information behaviours. The study highlights the flexibility and utility of the general model of information behaviour. Also, this is the first time that such a methodological approach has been adopted to derive EIS measures. The application of the randomized controlled study methodology in information science was proven to be feasible and yielded definitive results. The researcher proposes that further development of information behaviour model should incorporate the element of knowledge generation process in an organization.

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Grewal, Sandeep Kaur, and n/a. "Issues in IT Governance & IT service management - a study of their adoption in Australian universities." University of Canberra. Information Sciences & Engineering, 2006. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060804.092632.

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IT service management (ITSM) has emerged as one of the approaches to implementing IT Governance in Australian Universities. A number of ITSM frameworks have been proposed however, IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Control OBjectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT) have been most widely accepted and implemented internationally and within Australia. The research reported in this thesis was undertaken to shed light on the issues related to ITIL adoption and implementation within Australian universities. To date academic research in ITIL adoption and implementation has not been extensive as it is comparatively a new framework, especially within Australian universities. The theoretical framework proposed in this thesis has IT service management as the central concept, implementing IT Governance to align the university and technology. This framework is used to examine the experience of ITIL adoption in seven Australian universities, plus a detailed case study on one university�s experience. This research reveals a complex web of factors relating to ITIL implementation including; the pre-implementation process; processes implemented; order of implementation; hiring external expertise;, tool selection;, staff training; ongoing assessments; managing cultural change; managing learning curve and resource strain. The findings provide an insight into practical lessons for other Australian universities or similar organisations considering implementing IT Governance through IT Service management frameworks. The method used in this research may be useful for other organisations and researchers analysing universities and similar organisations implementing ITIL. IT Governance and IT service management frameworks are diverse and important areas which open a poorly researched field for further work.

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Ali, Irena Malgorzata, and n/a. "The impact of information provided by medical libraries on clinical decision making : A study of two hospitals." University of Canberra. Information, Language & Culture Studies, 1996. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060530.115422.

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A quantitative survey was conducted in two Canberra hospitals that aimed at ascertaining the impact of information provided by medical libraries on clinical decision making. Specifically, this research study investigated clinical, cognitive and quality value of information provided by the medical librarians to the management of patients and doctors' ability to handle clinical cases differently as a result of such information. Furthermore, the relative value of information received from the library was assessed by comparing it to the value of information received from other sources in dealing with clinical problems. The research involved medical specialists and registrars affiliated with these hospitals. Doctors were asked to select any clinical situation which they frequently or currently encounter and for which further information would be useful to them. Once their information requests were identified, they were then asked to present such requests to the hospital library. In order to avoid any special treatment, participants were urged not to identify themselves to the library staff as partaking in the study. It was important that participants did not search for the information themselves. The doctors were asked to evaluate the material provided by the library in relation to clinical care and, thereafter, complete a short questionnaire. This research took place between October 1994 and March 1995. The questionnaires were sent to 288 doctors. This represented the total population of specialists and registrars affiliated with both hospitals at the time of the study. Analysis of the results is based on a 34% useable response rate. Medical specialists were by far the higher number of respondents (70%) as compared with registrars (30%). Eighty-one per cent of the doctors said that the information provided by the library refreshed their memory and 82% said that it would contribute to better quality of medical care. Eighty-six per cent indicated that some of this information was new to them and 99% said that the information provided was up to date. Ninety-four per cent said that the information provided by the library was of clinical value to them. As the result of the information provided by the library 75% of respondents would either definitely or probably handle some aspects of the clinical situation differently than they would have done it otherwise. The level of importance of the change for the optimal care of patients was assessed with 54% regarding it as important, 42% as moderately important. Specifically, as the result of the information provided, the doctors were able to change the following: diagnosis 10%, choice of lab tests 20%, choice of other diagnostic investigations 24%, choice of drugs 27%, choice of other management 58%, reduce length of hospitalisation 10%, post-operative care of patients 25%, advice given to patients 47%. On the basis of the received information the doctors were able to avoid the following: hospitalisation of patients 11%, risk of hospital acquired infection 8%, surgical intervention 19%, tests or other investigation 23%, additional out-patient visits 12%. Discussions with colleagues were reported to be most valued sources of information for the purpose of clinical decisions (59%), followed by diagnostic imaging (49%), librarian (45%), lab tests (42%) and patients' medical records (30%). The librarian's role as contributing to the process of clinical decisions was rated highly with 88% ranking it as either important or moderately important. The results of significance p test statistic performed at 0.05 significance level suggested that, for this study, there was a significant relationship between the frequency of library use and doctors' ability to change the choice of laboratory tests, diagnostic investigations, and the choice of prescribed drugs. The results of this research study demonstrate that medical librarians can positively contribute to clinical management of patients by providing timely and accurate information. Further research is recommended in order to determine the impact of the whole range of library services on health care outcomes.

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Sorby, Janet, and n/a. "ASCIS subject headings and student terminology : the relationship between the subject headings used in manual school library catalogues in New South Wales and the subject access terms generated by NSW Higher School Certificate syllabus documents, textbooks and examination questions." University of Canberra. Communication, 1989. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050516.152713.

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The present study was undertaken to investigate the concerns of secondary school teacher-librarians, that the subject headings set down by the Australian Schools Catalogue Information Service (ASCIS) do not cover topics in senior sourses of study. NSW HSC Economics was chosen to test this perception. Terms were extracted from three textual sources (syllabus, textbook and examination papers) and checked against the subject headings in the ASCIS Subject Headings List. A comparison was made between terms which matched exactly, those which were only partially matched and those which had no match. The linguistic complexity of the term (single-word or multi-word) and the number of textual sources using the term were also taken into account. The results showed a varying degree of match between textual terms and subject headings. Single-word terms found in more than one textual source were much more likely to be found in the subject headings than those from only one textual source. Multi-word terms were found less frequently than single-word terms, but were also more likely to be found when they came from more than one textual source. There was a large number of partial matches in this group, and these were found to be more general in concept than the textual terms. Most of the terms were found, but the general nature of the partial matches and the lack of adequate cross references may cause problems in subject analysis and retrieval.

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Burrowes, Gunilla. "Gender dynamics in an engineering classroom engineering students' perspectives." Diss., 2001. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20021210.142001.

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Baxter, Roger A. "Environmental factors in child behaviours in an early childhood setting." Diss., 2000. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20030228.094947/index.html.

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Corkrey, Stephen Ross. "Exploring the use of interactive voice response as a population health tool." 2002. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20030527.052149/index.html.

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Fleming, Steven Peter. "The bed maker's model a thematic study of Louis I. Kahn's 1961 article "Form and design" in terms of Plato's theory of forms as treated in The Republic." Diss., 2003. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20040329.192248/index.html.

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Beck, André T. "Reliability analysis of degrading uncertain structures with applications to fatigue and fracture under random loading." 2003. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20040424.065628/index.html.

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Morpeth, Neil A. "Autarkeia and Aristotle's Politics : the question of the ancient social formation /." Diss., 1987. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20030130.132016/index.html.

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Braslavsky, Julio Hernán. "Frequency domain analysis of sampled-data control systems." 1995. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20021218.164930/index.html.

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Leonard, Carl A. R. "Stress and its effect on absenteeism in primary schools." 1998. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20030702.214022/index.html.

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Thornley, Phoebe. "Broadcasting policy in Australia political influences and the federal government's role in the establishment and development of public/community broadcasting in Australia - a history 1939 to 1992." Diss., 1999. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20021202.031413/index.html.

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Cui, Gurong. "Rainfall runoff model improvements incorporating a dynamic wave model and synthetic stream networks." Diss., 1999. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20030120.144918/index.html.

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Braslavsky, Julio Hernán. "Frequency domain analysis of sampled-data control systems /." Diss., 1995. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20021218.164930/index.html.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Newcastle, 1995.
"The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the University of Newcastle." Includes bibliographical references (p. [137]-143) and index. Also available online.

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Beck, André T. "Reliability analysis of degrading uncertain structures with applications to fatigue and fracture under random loading." Diss., 2003. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20040424.065628/index.html.

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Stuart, Graeme Robert. "Nonviolence and youth work practice in Australia." 2003. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/services/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20040424.074321/index.html.

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Waring, John Clifton. "Problem solving appraisal, hopelessness and coping resources : a test of a suicide ideation model /." Diss., 1995. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20030331.070105/index.html.

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Holliday, Robyn Elizabeth. "Dissociating automatic and intentional processes in children's eyewitness suggestibility." Diss., 1999. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20060718.112231/index.html.

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Chiang, Vico Chung-Lim. "Surviving a critical illness through mutually being-there-with each other." Diss., 2004. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20050313.104744/index.html.

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Sims, Aidan. "C*-algebras associated to higher-rank graphs." Diss., 2003. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20060327.122628/index.html.

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Arrighi, Gillian. "The neutral mask its position in Western actor training, and its application to the creative processes of the actor /." Diss., 2003. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/library/adt/public/adt-NNCU20051010.115654/index.html.

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