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VanLandeghem, Edward. "An investigation into consumer perceptions of surround sound in a home theatre environment." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 2006. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M.S. )--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2006.
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2723. Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as 1 leaf (iii). Includes bibliographical references (leaf 23).

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Esson, Rachel Margaret. "How good is survey design in medical libraries? a systematic review of user surveys : submitted to the School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Library and Information Studies /." ResearchArchive@Victoria e-Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10063/1282.

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Corti, Stefano. "Object identification and characterisation in astronomical surveys /." Leeds : University of Leeds, School of Computer Studies, 2003. http://www.leeds.ac.uk/cgi-bin/library/compst.pl?CAT=BSC&FILE=200304/corti.pdf.

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Guenther, Johanna T. (Johanna Trammell). "A Descriptive Survey of Libraries Supporting Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs Accredited by the National League for Nursing and Nursing Doctoral Programs." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1991. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332456/.

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The purpose of this study is to provide base line data which does not currently exist for libraries supporting nursing education in baccalaureate, masters and doctoral nursing programs. The survey covers physical environment, clientele, resources, budget, and personnel in these libraries. A survey instrument was developed by the researcher and sent to 537 nursing programs in senior colleges and universities listed in Baccalaureate Education in Nursing 1989-90, and Graduate Education in Nursing 1989-90. Two hundred and fifty two or 47 percent of the institutions responded.

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Miller, Kathleen F. "Service quality in academic libraries : an analysis of LibQUAL+ scores and institutional characteristics /." Orlando, Fla. : University of Central Florida, 2008. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0002007.

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Kokinda, Ronald S. "A study of officer safety and firearm issues in the Carbon County Adult Probation/Parole Department." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1994. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1994.
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2947. Abstract precedes thesis as [3] preliminary leaves. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 129-135).

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Yeung, Po-shan. "Attitudes of teacher-librarians in secondary schools of Hong Kong towards professional development." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1998. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B20135919.

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Brogan, Martha L. "A Survey of Digital Library Aggregation Services." Digital Library Federation, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/106263.

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This 105-page report is deposited with permission of the Digital Library Federation which retains copyright. It is freely available in html and pdf formats at the DLF Web site or may be purchased in softcover edition for $20 from DLF.
This report, commissioned by DLF, provides an overview of a diverse set of more than thirty digital library aggregation services, organizes them into functional clusters, and then evaluates them more fully from the perspective of an informed user. Most of the services under review rely wholly or partially on the Protocol for Metadata Harvesting of the Open Archives Initiative (OAI-PMH). Each service is annotated with its organizational affiliation, subject coverage, function, audience, status, and size. Critical issues surrounding each of these elements are presented in order to provide the reader with an appreciation of the nuances inherent in seemingly straightforward factual information, such as "audience" or "size." Each service is then grouped into one of five functional clusters: open access e-print archives and servers; cross-archive search services and aggregators; from digital collections to digital library environments; from peer-reviewed "referratories" to portal services; specialized search engines. This publication was deposited with permission of the publisher (Digital Library Federation Council on Library and Information Resources Washington, DC.).

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Kroe, Elaine, and S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics U. "Data File, Public Use: Public Libraries Survey: Fiscal Year 2001 (Revised)." U. S. Department of Education, NCES 2003â 398, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105908.

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The Public Libraries Survey is conducted annually by the National Center for Education Statistics through the Federal-State Cooperative System for Public Library Data. The data are collected by a network of state data coordinators appointed by the chief officers of state library agencies in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the outlying areas. Data are collected on population of legal service area, service outlets, public service hours, library materials, total circulation, circulation of children's materials, reference transactions, library visits, children's program attendance, electronic services and information, staff, operating income, operating expenditures, capital outlay, and more.

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Snowball, Clare. "Graphic novels: enticing teenagers into the library." Thesis, Curtin University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/791.

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This thesis investigates the inclusion of graphic novels in library collections and whether the format encourages teenagers to use libraries and read in their free time. Graphic novels are bound paperback or hardcover works in comic-book form and cover the full range of fiction genres, manga (Japanese comics), and also nonfiction. Teenagers are believed to read less in their free time than their younger counterparts. The importance of recreational reading necessitates methods to encourage teenagers to enjoy reading and undertake the pastime. Graphic novels have been discussed as a popular format among teenagers. As with reading, library use among teenagers declines as they age from childhood. The combination of graphic novel collections in school and public libraries may be a solution to both these dilemmas.Teenagers’ views were explored through focus groups to determine their attitudes toward reading, libraries and their use of libraries; their opinions on reading for school, including reading for English classes and gathering information for school assignments; and their liking for different reading materials, including graphic novels. Opinions on school reading can impact feelings on reading in general and thus influence views and amount of recreational reading.A survey of public libraries determined the incidence of graphic novel collections throughout Australia and how collections are managed, with the intention of comparing libraries from different states and territories and metropolitan or rural areas. Interviews with selected librarians who collected graphic novels provided insight into their attitudes to the place of graphic novels in public and high school libraries and a more detailed picture of how the format is managed. This included use of graphic novel by the libraries’ teenage users or students and problems encountered, such as complaints about specific titles.Graphic novel collections are widespread among surveyed Australian libraries, although a metropolitan location led to a greater likelihood of collection of graphic novels, and librarians were passionate about the format and its popularity among teenagers. The teenagers investigated were not as universally positive about graphic novels or libraries. The necessity of inclusion of all formats of reading matter in library collections will enable teenagers to discover for themselves what provides enjoyable reading experiences, so these become the norm, and lead to a greater enthusiasm for reading and more undertaken in their free time.

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Hahn, Patricia M. "Introducing high school students to TV production a survey and curriculum /." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 2005. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M.S. )--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2005.
Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as 2 leaves (iii-iv). Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2806. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [69-71]).

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Martin, Donna Marie. "Exploring the problem of defining sexual harassment a survey of undergraduate students /." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1995. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Jose, Sanjo. "Adoption of Open Source Digital Library Software Packages: A Survey." INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105732.

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Open source digital library packages are gaining popularity nowadays. To build a digital library under economical conditions open source software is preferable. This paper tries to identify the extent of adoption of open source digital library software packages in various organizations through an online survey. It lays down the findings from the survey.

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Shidisky, Joseph G. "Diversity among plant species in an emergent wetland an initial survey of the Landingville Marsh /." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1997. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.

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Thesis (M. Ed.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1997.
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 3071. Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as preliminary leaves [1-2]. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-79).

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White, Janice M. "Are schools preparing students for the regional workforce? teacher and employer perspectives /." Connect to resource online, 2009. http://library2.sage.edu/archive/thesis/ED/2009baker_e.PDF.

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Thesis (E.Ed.)--The Sage Colleges, 2009.
"A Doctoral Research Project presented to Associate Professor Daniel Alemu, Doctoral Research Committee Chair, School of Education, The Sage Colleges." Suggested keywords: workforce preparation; perceptions of employers and teachers; 21st centuary knowledge; skills and abilities; proficiency of high school graduates. Includes bibliographical references:(p. 69-74).

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Tsuji, Keita, Yuko Yoshida, Makiko Miwa, Hiroya Takeuchi, Tomohide Muranushi, and Masami Shibata. "Survey on Faculty of Library and Information Science Education in Japan." School of Communication & Information, Nanyang Technological University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105660.

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As a part of LIPER research, a questionnaire survey was performed on Library & Information Science instructors in Japanese universities. In quantitative terms, this research revealed the characteristics and teaching goals of LIS instructors, the similarities of librarian certification courses, and the overlap with instructors of those courses. Also, an analysis of freeform question responses about LIS education revealed the instructorâ s varied thoughts on LIS education and also revealed awareness of problems related to profession and curriculum issues and education goals.

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Woolfrey, Lynn. "Archiving social survey data in Africa : an overview of African microdata curation and the role of survey data archives in data management in Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8989.

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This study examines current practice in the curation of social survey data in African countries and makes suggestions for future improvements in this regard. Curation of data refers to its preservation and management for reuse. Utilising survey data for the study of social phenomena other than those for which the original survey was initiated is a relatively new research approach in Africa. Thus best practice for this type of research is still being put in place by African organisations. This involves the development of optimal means of processing and storing the data for re-use. Of concern to this study is what constitutes the most effective way of managing and sharing the information garnered from these surveys as a resource for economic and social development in Africa. Social survey data refers to both the statistical information which is the final product of censuses or sample surveys, and the documentation provided with the data to facilitate its reuse. Documentation includes technical notes and questionnaires used in the survey process, as well as meta data (detailed information about the data) and reports produced concerning the final survey findings. The research looks at the history of the management of social survey data worldwide and in African countries, and the policies and processes involved in curating survey information in these countries. The comparative component of the study examines developments in this field internationally and compares these to practices on the African continent. International best practice in the field has been used to evaluate current methods of survey data archiving in African countries. The study presents strategies to ensure the optimal preservation and effective sharing of survey data among countries of the region. Strategies for the establishment of a Pan African network of data sharing organisations are suggested to support future repurposing of African census and survey data.

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Lau, Daniel C. L. "Topological social choice : a critical survey of homotopic dictatorship = Topologisk social choice teori /." Aarhus : Institut for Økonomi, Aarhus Universitet, 2009. http://mit.econ.au.dk/Library/Specialer/2009/20060231.pdf.

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Higgins, Susan E. "A survey of internationalization activities in Asia Pacific library and information science schools." School of Communication & Information, Nanyang Technological University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/106055.

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This study replicated Leif Kajberg’s Survey of Internationalization Activities in European Library and Information Science Schools with regards to Library and Information Science Education in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Kajberg wrote that internationalization activities in European LIS Schools reflect different national traditions, institutional histories and missions. The purpose of this survey was to discover the different paths toward internationalisation that institutions of Higher Education have taken in LIS Schools in Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand using the same types of variables which Kajberg used. Findings would assist in developing a theoretical understanding and a knowledge base regarding the forces of international co-operation relevant for higher education institutions at 70 universities concentrating on the LIS discipline. The following issues are examined: (1) Do international issues and priorities have a place on the educational and research agenda of the schools? (2) To what extent are international LIS issues reflected in the schools’ curricula? (3) What is the number of international-degree students enrolled? (4) Do schools have persons with an international background on their academic staff? (5) Are cross-country links developed with partner institutions abroad? These questions were considered representative of internationalization activities. As with Kajberg’s survey, the questionnaire designed for the study included a mix of close-ended questions (yesno model) and questions of the semi-open and open-ended type. The close-ended questions were formulated to elicit general information on LIS schools’ actual involvement in the various types of internationalisation processes and activities and gauge the level of cooperation. Permission to conduct the study was granted by the Institutional Review Board, Human Subjects Committee of the University of Southern Mississippi. Responses were held confidential.

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Yeung, Po-shan, and 楊寶山. "Attitudes of teacher-librarians in secondary schools of Hong Kong towards professional development." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1998. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31960583.

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Otto, Jeffrey Scott. "A philological survey of late 15th-century Wallachian edicts in the Hilandar Monastery Library." The Ohio State University, 1994. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1382979583.

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Paden, Shelley L., Andrea L. Batson, and Rick L. Wallace. "Web-based Loansome Doc, librarians, and End Users: Results from a Survey of the Southeast Region." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2001. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/8697.

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Objectives: The study examines how Loansome Doc services are implemented and used by libraries in the Southeast Region and describe end users' experiences with and attitudes toward Loansome Doc. Methods: 251 active DOCLINE libraries and 867 Loansome Doc users were surveyed. Results: Roughly one half of the libraries offered Loansome Doc services. Of those that did not, most indicated no plans to offer it in the future. The majority had a small number of end users and experienced minimal increases in interlibrary loan activity. Problems were relatively rare. Satisfaction with Loansome Doc was high among all types of libraries. End users were usually physicians or other health care professionals who requested articles for research and patient care. Most learned about Loansome Doc through PubMed or Internet Grateful Med. End users appeared to be largely self-taught or received informal instruction in Loansome Doc. Loansome Doc filled document requests in a timely manner, and end users reported being satisfied with the service. Conclusions: Greater promotion of what Loansome Doc is and how it can benefit libraries can increase the number of participating libraries. While satisfaction of Loansome Doc end users is high, satisfaction could be increased with more help on the PubMed screen, more library training, and faster delivery methods.

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Wallace, Rick L. "Impact of NNLM-Sponsored Internet Training on Health Professionals’ Use of the Internet: A Preliminary Survey." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 1999. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/8805.

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Noll, Susanne. "Possibilities of applying some knowledge management techniques within the higher education domain in South Africa : a literature survey." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10928.

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This dissertation explores, by way of a literature survey, the concept of Knowledge Management (KM), and in particular, whether it would be a suitable tool in the Higher Education (HE) environment in South Africa (SA). Traditionally KM was used in the business world, for some institutions, with great success. This dissertation, however, argues that KM is only partially applicable to the HE field in general and in particular in SA. The dissertation will be introduced with the background of knowledge and management. Organizational knowledge, organizational learning and organizational memory are explored. KM and bureaucratic organizations are critically discussed. The HE sector in SA is defined in terms of lifelong learning and learning societies.

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Varalakshmi, R. S. R. "Educating 21st century LIS professionals - The needs and expectations: A survey of Indian LIS professionals and alumni." School of Communication & Information, Nanyang Technological University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105514.

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LIS education focuses on developing manpower suitable to the demands of the contemporary information environment. There is need to audit the LIS curriculum for its relevance to the 21st century hybrid environment. This paper analyzes the opinions of young and experienced professionals on existing LIS coursesâ ability to meet the demand and increase employability. The paper proposes a general framework to overcome the lacunae.

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Osman, Zaiton bte. "The school library as a learning and teaching resource : a survey of library use by Standard Six pupils and teachers in selected primary schools in Peninsular Malaysia." Thesis, Loughborough University, 1993. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/14037.

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This study is basically a survey designed to investigate whether primary school libraries in Malaysia are used for the purpose of learning and teaching. This study is the first of its kind in Malaysia, involving the three main groups connected with library use in schools, namely pupils, teachers and' teacher-librarians. The subjects of the study are Standard Six pupils, teachers and teacher-librarians from thirty-four selected schools throughout Peninsular Malaysia. They comprise 3,417 pupils (11-12 years old), 152 teachers and 34 teacher-librarians. Questionnaire data were obtained to examine the following areas: 1. Use of the library by Malaysian primary school children. 2. Perception, role and involvement of teachers in library activities. 3. Perception, role and involvement of teacher-librarians in library activities. The study also examined to what extent the "Project to Encourage the Use of the School Library" undertaken at federal and state levels from 1981-1985 had been successful in encouraging and promoting library use in primary schools. The questionnaire data provided the quantitative input, while field visits to ten schools to interview teachers, teacher-librarians and pupils as well as 10 observe library periods provided the in-depth and qualitative perspectives to the study. The quantitative data were tabulated and comparisons between Project and Non-project schools were made. Where appropriate, chi-square tests of significant differences were made. Some of the major findings were: 1. That Malaysian primary school children: (a) use the library at least once a week mainly to borrow and relurn books; (b) tend to borrow a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books but more of fiction; (c) occasionally use library books for learning. 2. That Malaysian primary school teachers: (a) consider higher order teaching objectives more important; (b) send pupils to the library at least once a week; (c) do use library materials for teaching; (d) are of the opinion that reading and reference materials in their library are available and suitable forteaching but for a majority of them not adequate for learning needs; (e) are generally involved in library activities, but not for teachingllearning purposes. 3. That teacher-librarians in Malaysian primary schools: (a) are mainly responsible for book acquisition and selection; (b) have a greater teaching workload than library workload; (c) are exposed to library skills and library use as teacher-trainees; (d) are generally trained in librarianship with 17.6% having dual qualifications. 4. That the Project had been successful in encouraging and promoting library use for teaching and learning in primary schools. Based on the findings, recommendations were made.

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Law, Casey James. "Survey of the galactic center and the nature of the galactic center lobe : a dissertation submitted to the graduate school in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy field of physics and astronomy / by Casey James Law." Evanston, Ill. : Northwestern University, 2007. http://www.nrao.edu/library/restricted/00000000012281.pdf.

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Borda, Ann Elizabeth. "The museum library : a survey of libraries in the museums and related institutions of the Greater London area, together with a study on the evolution of the museum library in England." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 1996. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1317513/.

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The central focus of the present research is a survey of libraries located in, and associated with, the museums and related institutions of the Greater London area. This investigation arises from an awareness of a general absence in the literatures of both the library and museum professions concerning the role and function of these special libraries. A first means of analysis involved an historical survey illustrating the evolution of museums and libraries in England, with particular reference to the South East. This preliminary stage in the research confirmed the historical significance of London in terms of the development of the two communities, locally and nationally, as well as providing a contextual basis from which to approach the present state and status of the museum library. A statistical survey of eighty-four museum institutions and their libraries in the Greater London area comprised the second stage of analysis. The survey population was grouped by sectors as defined, with some modification, by the official advisory body, the Museums and Galleries Commission. Five categories represented the survey sectors under examination: National, Central Government, Local Authority, University and Independent. During the 1993-94 period, data were gathered on individual institutions in each sector through the use of a designed questionnaire and in-person interviews concerning various aspects of library operation and function, namely; Administration and Staff; Finance; Collections; Catalogues; Services; and Networks. Findings suggested that broad parameters existed in what constituted a museum library, i.e., ranging from a service facility to an informal curatorial collection. Consequently, organisation of the library and its role in relation to the parent body varied accordingly. More defined roles generally corresponded to those institutions supporting libraries which were formally organised and professionally staffed. The levels of public access, collections management and services were also significantly related to the sector under which an institution was grouped. These designations indicated, for instance, that the Nationals had the most comprehensive library facilities and services, whereas smaller institutions across the remaining sectors showed considerable variation in library provision. By default, the funding arrangements specific to certain groups and/or maintaining bodies had a documented effect on the state of the museum libraries surveyed. In general, a greater number of libraries are housed in or associated with museums than described in available sources. However, their role as information partner to the museum organisation is not significant on all levels of provision, particularly as an internally networked resource for the study of respective collections and as an accessible facility for the research public. This limitation in potential may be due to its perception within both the organisation and the wider community, although insufficient allocations to the parent body and the library itself are additional factors.

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Tolley, Rebecca. "Review of Encyclopedia of The U.S. Census: From The Constitution To The American Community Survey ed. by Margo J. Anderson, Constance F. Citro, and Joseph J. Salvo." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/5643.

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Prattis, John, and n/a. "A survey study on school library book borrowing patterns of primary school children according to age, sex and reading level." University of Canberra. Education, 1992. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20061106.151256.

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This survey study examines the type and frequency of books borrowed by students according to age, sex and reading ability. It seeks to redress the sparsity of information available on the types and style of books borrowed by children. This survey study is based on data gathered over 14 weeks at Wanniassa Hills Primary School. Weekly library borrowings were recorded for Years 2. 3/4 and 5/6. A sample of 90 children, 30 from each year level was selected and individual borrowings were coded for analysis according to the type of book borrowed. The SAS System was used to tabulate the data and conclusions were drawn from the results thus obtained. The survey study revealed that females borrow more books generally than males. A general pattern of book borrowing is evident. Females tend to progress more quickly man males through this pattern of borrowing. Males tend to prefer Non- Fiction books, progressing to Choose Your Own Adventure books and Fantasy Game books. Recommendations are based on these findings and other outcomes of the survey study. This survey study has implications for classroom practice, libraries, basic readers and further study.

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Gebre-Meskel, Haddis. "A survey of representative land charters of the Ethiopian Empire (1314-1868) and related marginal notes in manuscripts in the British Library, the Royal Library and the university libraries of Cambridge and Manchester." Thesis, SOAS, University of London, 1992. http://eprints.soas.ac.uk/28456/.

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The aim of this study is to compile and analyse information about ownership, sales and disputes of land in Ethiopia between 1314 and 1868 on the basis of documents which are preserved in the marginalia of Ethiopic manuscripts in the Collections of the British Library, the Royal Library at Windsor Castle and the University Libraries of Cambridge and Manchester. While the specifically royal charters were drawn up in some cases as far back as the early fourteenth century, numerous other documents dealing with sales and disputes of land were written between 1700 and 1868. In that year, these manuscripts were looted by members of the Napier Expedition after the citadel of Emperor Tewodros II fell into their hands and were subsequently brought to the United Kingdom. While almost all the royal charters were written in Ge'ez, the rest of the documents dealing with personal bequests or gifts, sales and disputes of land were written in Amharic and thus, apart from their historical significance, they are al.so important as they illustrate the development of modern Amharic. Out of some 2,100 documents which are preserved in the marginalia of 49 manuscripts, I have here selected 274 and it is hoped that they will serve as a representative documentation of the land tenure system and administration of land of the country for more than half a millennium. The number of documents dealt with in this thesis thus exceeds the number of those described by Conti Rossini, who translated some 100 other land charters and related notes compiled from the marginalia of Ethiopian manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford and in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. The documents reproduced in this thesis are put in chronological order and an effort has been made to find the equivalent European dating whenever the documents fail to supply a precise date. The documents are also translated and annotated and are classified into five sections, namely: Church Lands, Private Lands, Crown Lands, Land Sales and Land Disputes. Copies of the transcripts of the original Amharic and Ge'ez documents are also included together with glossaries of titles and terms. As far as the locations of the lands referred to in the documents (i.e., personal land bequests or gifts, sales and disputes of land) are concerned, the city of Gondar and the regions around it are largely covered, while additional references to land grants to the sovereigns themselves and to members of the royal family, churches and individuals are also available for other areas of the country. The main findings of this study are that income from land, or more accurately a land tax, was used as a means to compel submission and obligation. The allocation or distribution of such an income to the Church and notable individuals was finely balanced and kept in equilibrium by the members of the Solomonic dynasty who ruled Ethiopia between the years 1314 and 1769. In the subsequent years, however, the country entered into the so called Era of the Princes (1769-1855), where local nobles succeeded in fragmenting the central power, so, in the absence of absolute power, the weak sovereigns were forced to grant ever more land to influential individuals rather than to the Church.

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Hjalmarsson, David, and Patrik Lindström. "Gallring i allmänhetens tjänst? : en kvantitativ undersökning om gallringsprinciper på svenska folkbibliotek." Thesis, Linnéuniversitetet, Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper, KV, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-20478.

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The purpose of this bachelor's thesis is to examine how public libraries in Sweden handles their weeding procedures. A series of questions are asked: How does libraries in Sweden motivate weeding? What principles constitutes the procedure of weeding? Which aspects are given most importance when weeding is decided. How does views on weeding differ between libraries of different sizes? How does longer or shorter professional experience influence the view on weeding? The study was done through an online questionnaire which was sent to a number of staff members on different libraries via e-mail. Based upon a previous study by Dilevko and Gottlieb, the staff members were asked to value different alternatives on questions concerning why they weed, criterias used for weeding decisions, reasons why weeding is not done, factors discouraging weeding, what is done with the weeded items and what sort of changes could improve the weeding procedure. Results from the survey confirms physical condition, accuracy of information and circulation as the three prime criteria for weeding. Answers about attitudes towards weeding showed a widespread consensus among library personnel regarding the positive effects of weeding. Additionally, results also show some difference between small- and larger-sized libraries where the small-sized libraries seem to take a rather patron-driven approach to weeding, thus leading to a more market-adapted role. In contrast larger-sized libraries seem to weed more out of a culture-intermediate role, giving qualitative criterias such as accuracy of information larger importance than circulation statistics.

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Hadzic, Muamera. "Bosniska invandrare och bibliotek : en undersökning av läs- och biblioteksvanor hos bosniska invandrare = [A survey of Bosnian immigrants reading - and library habits] /." Borås : Högsk. i Borås, Bibliotekshögskolan/Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap, 2005. http://www.hb.se/bhs/slutversioner/2005/k05-01.pdf.

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Edwards, Sylvia L. "Fee based information services for business : an investigation of requirements." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 1998. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/36840/1/36840_Edwards_1998.pdf.

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This thesis reports findings from a survey comparing the use of internal and external information services by business persons in the City of Brisbane. The Business Information: an investigation of its sources and use survey was undertaken on behalf of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Library's Expert Information Service. The study made steps towards the understanding of not only where information is currently sourced, but also why business people prefer the services they currently use to source their information needs. The study has corroborated previous studies into business people's use of information resources and has achieved a better understanding of information use patterns and the potential future role of libraries and library based Fee Based Information Service (FBIS) units. Comparative case studies were undertaken to understand the Australian FBIS environment. FBIS's have developed within the Australian library environment to serve the information needs of business people. They have also developed out of a drive to provide income generation, independent of government funding, for the library that establishes the FBIS. Libraries and FBIS units have resources and expertise of potential value to business people; however, business people still lack an awareness of available information services and resources in general, and specifically in libraries or FBIS units. The main findings of this survey are that: (1) Architects and Small Business Managers are primary markets for FBIS units; (2) The main sources of information currently accessed to make business decisions are internal information services and professional associations; (3) External information service units are favoured for their ability to provide information searching and patents & standards access; (4) The Internet is currently used more than any other electronic form of information resource and an increase is expected in daily and weekly use; (5) Information overload and a lack of time to search for information are major concerns to business people; (6) The majority of respondents have never used a library based FBIS; and (7) Almost 50% of business people report that they have difficulty with not having a budget to acquire information and approximately 35% have no authority to purchase information. Overall the findings suggest that FBIS units should aim to understand the commercial paradigm, providing accurate, timely and up-to-date information for their clients in the most convenient and specific manner possible. The research findings suggest a number of implications for practice for FBIS units, as well as for libraries in Australia.

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Ledo, Wietske, and n/a. "Information needs of external students: a survey of the information needs of external students enrolled at the South Australian College of Advanced Education and resident in Whyalla, South Australia." University of Canberra. Library and Information Management, 1993. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050629.113625.

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The main purpose of the study was to investigate the library needs and library usage of external students in remote areas. The study emphasised external students' perception of their own library needs. Four distinct areas of research evolved from the purpose of the study: to identify the library service needs of external students; to identify library use by external students; to identify external students' perceptions of library needs; and to identify student status in relation to library use. Information was collected by an interview with former external students, a questionnaire to the libraries involved in the study and by Nominal Group Technique (NGT) sessions with external students. The primary instrument was a questionnaire to the external students in the population under investigation requesting information of their library usage and needs. The population under investigation were external students enrolledin the South Australian College of Advanced Education (SACAE) and resident in Whyalla, South Australia. It was decided to survey the total population rather than a sample because of the small numbers involved. Thirty-five responses were received out of a population of 52, representing a response rate of 69 percent. The results of the survey were analysed using a Statview SE statistical package and a spreadsheet and graphics package, Excel. Frequency distributions were computed to determine the number of respondents who selected each option. The study found that the external students who used libraries tended to use a variety of libraries. Students used not only their own institution's library, but the a range of libraries accessible to them in Whyalla. The study concludes by identifying issues, recommending possible solutions, and identifying areas for further research.

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Langmann, Gaby. "Mehr Zeit für Sie!" Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2009. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-ds-1243946927977-83630.

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Prawesh, Shankar. "Applications of Agent Based Approaches in Business: A Three Essay Dissertation." Scholar Commons, 2013. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4748.

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The goal of this dissertation is to investigate the enabling role that agent based simulation plays in business and policy. The aforementioned issue has been addressed in this dissertation through three distinct, but related essays. The first essay is a literature review of different research applications of agent based simulation in various business disciplines, such as finance, economics, information systems, management, marketing and accounting. Various agent based simulation tools to develop computational models are discussed. The second essay uses an agent-based simulation approach to study important properties of the widely used most popular news recommender systems (NRS). This essay highlights the major limitations of most popular NRS in terms of: (i) susceptibility towards manipulation and (ii) unduly penalizing the article which may have "just" missed making the cutoff in most popular list. A probabilistic variant of recommendation has been introduced as an alternative to most popular list. Classical results from urn models are used to derive theoretical results for special cases, and to study specific properties of the probabilistic recommender. In addition to simulations, various statistical methodologies are used, such as regression based methodologies as part of a broader decision analysis tool. The third essay views firms as agents in building regression based empirical models to investigate the impact of outsourcing on firms. Using an economy wide panel data of outsourcing expenses of firms, the third essay first investigates the value addition by the IT backgrounds of project owners in managing IT related projects. Then it investigates the impact of peer-pressure on a firm's outsourcing behavior.

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Marumo, Tshipinare Renard. "A survey of the information seeking behaviour of the dental faculty lecturers and students at the University of the Western Cape's Oral Health Centre Library, in Mitchell's Plain." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2000. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_8949_1213362632.

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Tilson, Koleta B. "Knowledge of and Response to Copyright Law, School Copyright Policy, and Copyright-related Issues: Survey of Secondary School Principals and Librarians." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 1990. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2810.

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The problem of this study was that, with the impact of new media and delivery systems, principals and librarians must respond to copyright issues in order to remain informed about the copyright law and the legal use of media. The purpose of this study was to gather and evaluate educator response to issues related to copyright. The study was conducted with a sample of regionally accredited secondary schools in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. A total of 1008 questionnaires were mailed to the principal and the librarian of the 504 schools of the sample. The data of the study were provided by 546 (54%) questionnaires. The first twenty items of the questionnaire provided the variables used to organize, test, and report the data. The second part of the questionnaire was a multiple choice copyright test used to determine the copyright knowledge of the respondent. The t test was used to test the mean copyright test scores of educator groups for significant differences. Groups were defined by professional position, years of experience, involvement or no involvement in job related litigation, and law class or workshop participation since the enactment of the 1976 Copyright Law. Chi-square was used to test the frequencies of reported exposure to the 1976 Copyright Law between professional groups, experience groups, and law class or workshop participation groups. Seven null hypotheses were tested at the.05 level. The mean copyright test score of the librarian group was significantly higher than the mean score of the principal group. The mean test score of the law class participation group was significantly higher than the mean test score of the non-participation group. Responses of exposure to the 1976 Copyright Law provided a five category hierarchy. There was no significant difference in the exposure reported by the principal and librarian groups. The difference of exposure reported by the law class participation group and the non-participation group was significant. Fourteen research questions, which comprised the periphery of the study, were reported. The findings of the study provided the basis for the conclusions and recommendations.

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Drexhage, Glenn. "The future of our past : inside the 2008 B.C. Digitization Symposium." British Columbia Library Association, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/8545.

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This article, written by Glenn Drexhage, Communications Officer – UBC Library/Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, appeared in the BCLA Browser: Linking the Library Landscape online newsletter (vol.1, no.1 2009). For more information, please visit the BC Digitization Symposium 2008 website at: http://symposium.westbeyondthewest.ca and the BCLA Browser website at: http://bclabrowser.ca.

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Golsch, Michael. "Neu: von 8 bis 24 Uhr geöffnet." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2007. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:swb:14-1168942508874-58313.

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Bei der jüngsten Umfrage des Instituts für Kommunikationswissenschaft der TU Dresden unter den Nutzern der SLUB (vgl. den ausführlichen Bericht im "SLUB-Kurier 2006/3) wurde die SLUB insgesamt positiv bewertet, wobei insbesondere die Arbeitsbedingungen in den Bibliotheksgebäuden gute Noten bekamen....

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Eriksen, Veronika. "HUMP? : En jämförande undersökning av åsikter om Från ord till handling - på väg mot en nationell biblioteksstrategi." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för ABM, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-388876.

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In this two year master’s thesis, I examine the views of library and information science (LIS) students at Uppsala University and The Swedish School of Library and Information Science at the University of Borås. As a method for collecting their thoughts on the matter I chose to create a Webb-based survey. By having them answer a 35-question survey I gathered their opinions on the new Swedish library strategy. As a part of the process of writing the new national library strategy the authors have asked the concerned parties to give their opinions on the first draft of the strategy Från ord till handling – på väg mot en nationell biblioteksstrategi [From Words to Action- towards a national library strategy]. In addition to the survey taken by the students I have compiled and analyzed the 82 views sent to the National Library of Sweden by the library community.This master’s thesis has been done to examine if the university students of library and information science is of the same opinion as the rest of the profession concerning topics such as education, children’s learning and minority languages.The results are presented in figures and quotes and then discussed with the help of a theory of professions. By applying this theory it becomes clear that the students of LIS are introduced to the views and norms of the profession early on during their education.

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Larkin, Devitt. "Aligning with the rapidly shifting technological goalposts : the review and update of the RIMPA technology survey." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2012. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/516.

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In 2008 the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA) organisation (then known as the Records Management Association of Australasia – RMAA) launched its Technology Survey. The survey attempted to capture a snapshot, predominantly but not exclusively in Australia and New Zealand, and gain empirical evidence about the use of technology adoption trends, RIM capabilities in host organisations and the role of RIM personnel in technology selection and adoption. The survey had a particular focus on Records Management (RM) and Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems and processes, but also featured questions on the demographics of the participants, organisational policies and processes around these technologies and peripheral devices. In 2010 the survey was repeated. Consequently, the survey became more than a one-off cross-sectional snapshot and could lay claim to being a longitudinal study, however as a longitudinal study instrument the current survey is lacking validity and reliability. A consensus exists, however, that changes are required going forward if the survey is to continue. This consensus is based on issues that have emerged from analysis of the two iterations of the current instrument. The issues that need to be addressed are: • Low participation rate • The relatively high number of questions skipped • The overall length of the survey • Ensuring the survey has a clear and distinct aim • Ensuring what is captured is core to the survey’s aim • Ensuring what is captured is relevant to the RIM profession • The ambiguity of questions • Misunderstanding of questions • Scope – expansion of the instrument to encompass technology learning, knowledge and skills of RIM professions These issues were identified by Brogan and Roberts in their analyses of the 2008 and 2010 data (2009, 2011 and 2012). This study is an examination and revision of the current technology survey instrument, aimed at ensuring that issues of relevancy, currency, usability, design and clarity of terms and definitions are all addressed, resulting in a valid and reliable longitudinal study instrument. The research design employed involved: a) investigation of the peer reviewed literature on survey participation and instrument design; b) investigation of peer reviewed and non-peer reviewed literature on technology in the RIM space; c) Convening of a panel of experts (focus group) to provide feedback on the existing instrument; d) Re-design of the existing instrument taking into account outcomes from a-c; and e) Validation of the re-designed instrument via the Focus Group The Focus Group review involved six highly regarded and knowledgeable participants pro-active in the RIM profession who trialled the instrument in a subsequent Pilot Test. The Focus Group provided additional feedback on scope and usability from a user perspective. The final survey produced will enable RIMPA to be informed on the technology education and training needs of its members, as well as continuing to track technology adoption and RIM program trends in the workplace.

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Becker, Antje. "Spurensuche: Erwartungen und Wünsche männlicher Nutzer an ihre Bibliothek." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2010. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-63478.

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Die Zahlen verraten es uns: Die aktiven Nutzer der Städtischen Bibliotheken Dresden bestehen zu ca. zwei Drittel aus weiblichen Nutzerinnen und nur zu ca. einem Drittel aus männlichen Nutzern. Deshalb richtete sich im Jahr 2009 unsere verstärkte Aufmerksamkeit auf die Zielgruppe der männlichen Nutzer. Zum einen geschah dies durch spezielle Angebote und deren Präsentation (Menzel, Sonhild: Platzverweis für Jungen? – In: BIS. – 3 (2010) 1, S. 30 – 33.). Zum anderen wurde, mit Unterstützung der Technischen Universität Dresden, in der Zeit von März bis Oktober 2009, in den Städtischen Bibliotheken Dresden eine Nutzerumfrage durchgeführt.

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Becker, Thomas. "Potentielle Funktionen von Wissensmanagement in Öffentlichen Bibliotheken." Doctoral thesis, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Philosophische Fakultät I, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.18452/17198.

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Nach der Herleitung und Skizzierung der ‚szenariobasierten Delphi-Studie’ als Untersuchungsmethode und Präsentation des Forschungsdesigns werden Konzepte von Wissensmanagement über einen Literatur-Review in den Kontext des aktuellen Forschungsstandes gestellt. Diese Bestandsaufnahme der Gegenwart ist in erster Linie abgeleitet aus Fachveröffentlichungen zum Wissensmanagement im Allgemeinen und denen der BID-Community im Besonderen. Welche Rolle spielt Wissensmanagement gegenwärtig in der bibliothekarischen Praxis Öffentlicher Bibliotheken der im Untersuchungsfokus stehenden Nationen? Was verbindet die Arbeit mit Wissensmanagement in den Öffentlichen Bibliotheken der beiden Nationen und (wo) sind Unterschiede zu finden? Diese Verifizierung des Status quo ist nur ein Teil der vorliegenden Arbeit, Schwerpunkt bildet der Blick in die kommende Zeit. Hat Wissensmanagement eine Zukunft in der Öffentlichen Bibliothek? Wenn ja, wie sieht diese aus und in welcher Intention wird Wissensmanagement eingesetzt? Stellt es mehr als nur ein Instrument der innerbetrieblichen Organisationsoptimierung dar? Wird Wissensmanagement im Sinne des Erwerbs von Demokratiekompetenz an den Endkunden quasi als Werkzeugkoffer weitergegeben? Hilft es den Öffentlichen Bibliotheken im Sinne einer systemischen kommunalen Legitimierung? Mit den Methoden Szenariotechnik und Delphi-Studie werden auf Basis der Aussagen ausgewählter Wissensexperten aus den Großstadtbibliotheken beider Länder Trendprojektionen erstellt, die ihrerseits in einem die Studie abschließenden konsensualen Szenario münden. Auf dem Weg dorthin werden im Laufe von iterativen Befragungen zudem für die Praxis adaptierbare Handlungsoptionen für die Öffentliche Bibliothek der Zukunft generiert und anhand ausgewählter Expertenaussagen im Sinne von Best-Practise-Beispielen und -Ideen in die Arbeit integriert.
Following the establishment and outline evaluation of the “scenario based Delphi-Study” as a medium of examination and presentation of research design, knowledge management concepts were put into context in alignment with the current research status by means of a literary review. This inventory of present conditions is primarily based on scientific publications on the subject of knowledge management in general and those of the LIS commu-nity in particular. What is the current role of knowledge management in the practical operation of public libraries in the two countries that provided the study focus? Which areas in the application of knowledge management in public libraries show similarities, and where can we identify specific differences? Whilst verification of the status quo is part of the study, the main focus is on looking into the future. Does knowledge management actually have a future within public libraries? If so, what does this future look like and what does it hold for the intended application of knowledge management? Will knowledge management become more than an instrument aimed at optimising organisational potential, and as a result develop into a quasi-education tool to be passed on directly to the end consumer? Will it serve to assist public libraries in achieving a sense of systemic, communal legitimacy? Through the application of the Scenario-technique and Delphi-study concept trend projections were established for both countries based on the statements by selected ‘knowledge experts’ of public libraries in both Germany and the UK, and subsequently fused into a conclusive consensual scenario. Along the way, practical and adaptable application options for the public library of the future were generated and integrated with a view to best practice examples and ideas from the selected expert testimonials.

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Becker, Antje. "Die Bürger Dresdens und ihre Städtische Bibliothek." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2011. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-69645.

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Im letzten Jahr wendete sich die Stadt Dresden nach dem Zufallsprinzip an ihre Einwohner, mit der Bitte, zwei Fragebögen auszufüllen. Deren Fragen richteten sich hauptsächlich auf die Lebensbedingungen am Wohnort. Die Datenerfassung für die eingegangenen Fragebögen endete im Dezember 2010. Es konnten 4.534 Fragebögen ausgewertet werden. Die rücklaufquote lag bei 46 % und ist damit die zweitbeste in der Geschichte der kommunalen Bürgerumfragen Dresdens. Wie bereits in Kommunalen Bürgerumfragen zurückliegender Jahre, insbesondere 2007, gibt die Kommunale Bürgerumfrage 2010 erneut Gelegenheit dazu, interessante Aspekte der Nutzung der Städtischen Bibliotheken, im Vergleich zu anderen kulturellen Einrichtungen Dresdens, zu hinterfragen.

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Alassaf, Abir. "Construction d’une offre de services pour le public universitaire en Syrie- Une approche managériale." Thesis, Lyon 2, 2011. http://www.theses.fr/2011LYO20074/document.

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Aujourd’hui, les bibliothèques universitaires (BU) en Syrie sont confrontées à une évolution de leur environnement liée en grande partie à la mutation de l’enseignement supérieur et l’arrivée de nouvelles technologies. Ainsi, les BU se trouvent dans l’obligation de s’interroger sur la pertinence de leurs offres de services. En effet, les besoins et les attentes des universitaires ne sont plus les mêmes qu’auparavant. Ces bibliothèques doivent, par conséquent, suivre cette évolution et répondre à leurs nouveaux besoins pour pouvoir survivre dans un contexte où elles ne sont plus la seule source d’information. L’objectif de cette thèse est de contribuer à la réflexion sur l’adéquation entre l’offre et les besoins. Pour y parvenir, des enquêtes quantitative et qualitative ont été menées auprès d’étudiants, d’enseignants, de dirigeants et de bibliothécaires dans cinq universités syriennes. Cette enquête a été réalisée dans le but de connaître la situation actuelle des BU et des besoins informationnels de leurs publics. Nous avons, ensuite, élargi et diversifié la gamme de services proposés aux universitaires tout en partant de leurs besoins tant exprimés qu’implicites
Today, in Syria, university libraries are facing an actual change in their environment. This change is largely due to the evolution of higher education and the advent of new technologies. In this context, university libraries have to question the relevance of their services. Indeed, information needs have evolved and are no longer the same as before hence libraries need to adapt to evolution by meeting new needs in a context where they are no longer the only source of information. This thesis aims at contributing to reflection on adequacy between supply and service needs. To achieve this goal, a quantitative and a qualitative survey was conducted among students, professors, managers and librarians in Syria to have a clear understanding of the current situation of university libraries and information needs of their publics. We then expanded and diversified the group of services and provided the academics with the basis of their stated and implied needs

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Graham, Tracy Ann. "A Preventive Conservation Guidebook." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1248180765.

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Ahmad, Pervaiz. "E-book adoption in academic and research libraries." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2015. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1601.

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Electronic books (e-books) have grown in importance in Academic and Research Libraries (ARLs). Some ARLs are now spending more on e-book acquisitions than hardcopy books. Whether this investment in e-book provision is justified by adoption outcomes is often the subject of simplistic, rather than rigorous research. This research has attempted to rigorously explore the phenomenon of e-book adoption in a case study ARL, namely, Edith Cowan University (ECU) Library. The study population consisted of ECU academics, students and non-academic staff. The research had three aims. First, by employing a theoretical framework based on technology adoption and information behaviour theory, the study sought explanations of adoption behaviours in the population. In a triangular research design, that included a survey, ECU users were invited to self-describe their own patterns of e-book behaviour. Survey data was used to determine if behaviour observed in transactions could be explained in terms of constructs derived from technology acceptance, information behaviour and other domain theories that seek to understand user interaction with information sources. Next, applying log analysis techniques to system-generated datasets of e-book usage, the researcher documented and analysed patterns of ECU e-book user behaviour in terms of the transaction record. Lastly, the study investigated whether transaction logs could be used with high reliability to profile users’ information behaviour providing the basis of a method for e-book individualisation. The study attempted to profile power users and to derive a predictive method for identifying them in log data. The study found many factors in technology acceptance theory that were significant in terms of adoption behaviour. E-book adoption in the case study ARL was found to be related to culture of use across the dimensions of habit/automaticity, preference for online resources and platforms, and information literacy. E-book collection sufficiency, purpose or task fit, convenience, functionality, and access/copy/print/download provisions were found to be significant in terms of performance expectancy. Dimensions of effort expectancy in finding/searching/reading e-books also significantly affected user behaviour. Other significant relations comprised perceived e-book hedonic attributes (pleasantness of experience, attractiveness of formats), familiarity (awareness, prior experience, differentiability), intimacy (personal likeness, emotional attachment, preferences), facilitating conditions (such as discovery, findability, connectivity/access, courseware embedded links), moderating factors (including respondent category, student programme, age, gender, and experience/years). These factors were found to be significant as sources of gratification and continuance intention. An original contribution to knowledge was also made by deriving a predictive equation for classifying users based on transaction log data. Further, the research developed a new model of higher level information behaviours displayed by sophisticated or so-called ‘power users,’ and generated a model of e-book information behaviour maturity that distinguishes nascent from mature behaviours. The model is grounded in self-reported information behaviour. As an expansive exploration of e-book usage patterns in a case study ARL using multiple methods, the work is also innovative both in terms of scope and as an exploration of e-book adoption in an Australian context. This research is significant in laying the foundations for machine-based user profiling and enhanced individualisation of e-books to make for more satisfying user experience and acceptance of e-books.

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Guenther, Johanna T. "A descriptive survey of libraries supporting baccalaureate and higher degree programs accredited by the National League for Nursing and nursing doctoral programs." 1991. http://books.google.com/books?id=1trgAAAAMAAJ.

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