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Special Education Parent Information Centers—Technical Assistance for Parent Centers (ED)

Federal Grants & ContractsVolume 47, Issue 5 p. 2-2 Grants Alerts Special Education Parent Information Centers—Technical Assistance for Parent Centers (ED) First published: 31 January 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/fgc.32827Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume47, Issue52 February 2023Pages 2-2 RelatedInformation

Library orientation practices in special libraries

PurposeThe library orientation session is an important marketing tool because it offers the first opportunity for library staff to connect with new clients (Craft and Ballard-Thrower, 2011; Rhoades and Hartsell, 2008). This paper aims to explore library orientation practices in special libraries and information centers with the goal of surveying current practices and identifying guidance for successful orientation program design and delivery.Design/methodology/approachThis study explored library orientation practices in special libraries and information services through an electronic survey. The survey questions were developed based on themes that emerged from case studies on library orientations from the academic library literature. These themes included reasons for library orientation program redesigns, the importance of partnerships in orientation design and delivery and the tools and techniques used in the delivery of orientation sessions.FindingsThe results revealed that library orientations are taking place in special libraries, but there is no consistent approach to library orientation delivery. Even within a single library, multiple approaches to library orientations are taken based on client availability, demand and information needs observations of library staff. Participants’ responses were analyzed to develop recommendations for special library orientations. These include developing partnerships (particularly with human resource departments), using technology strategically, considering the timing of orientations for new potential clients in relation to their start as new employees in the host organization, customizing library orientations based on client segment, engaging in ongoing outreach, and being flexible in design and delivery methods.Research limitations/implicationsThis study represents a starting step in an exploration of library orientation practices in special libraries. The key limitation of this study was the low response rate leading to small sample size. A larger sample of special libraries would be needed to produce a quantitative analysis of the prevalence of practices with an acceptable degree of statistical significance. Alternately, smaller samples of special libraries organized by characteristics such as size or type (e.g. corporate libraries, law libraries and medical libraries) could be conducted to determine if distinctive trends exist within these special library types.Practical implicationsThis study revealed information about key practices and challenges that can be used by special library practitioners seeking to implement or redesign a library orientation program in their library.Originality/valueWhile academic and practitioner literature exists detailing library orientation activities in academic and school libraries, there are very few papers on special library orientations. This study fills a gap in the literature by investigating library orientation practices in special libraries and information centers.

Problems of knowledge management practices in libraries and information centres of Bangladesh

The main goal of the study is to explore the shortcoming in existing knowledge management practices of some selected academic and special libraries and information centres in Bangladesh in terms of knowledge management activities, human resource management, knowledge innovation-based activities and use of ICT as a tool for knowledge management. Data were collected through review of existing literature on knowledge management, and a structured questionnaire designed for a total of 16 libraries including five public university libraries, four private university libraries, six special libraries and one information centre. This study depicts that a good number of the respondents (25%) never tried to promote knowledge exchange and sharing programmes among staff and users. Half of the total respondents (50%) were not interested in encouraging staff members in the talent competition in all categories. About 38% of the respondents never developed knowledge resources for increasing knowledge level and ability among staff and users. The essence of the study is that knowledge management practice in the libraries of Bangladesh has just been started. Finally, the study provides some suggestions for the development of knowledge management practices in the context of libraries and information centres in Bangladesh.

GENESIS OF INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL PROVISION OF NATIONAL POLICE OF UKRAINE

The historical stages of formation and development of information analytics of law enforcement bodies in the territory of modern Ukraine from the beginning of the 18th century to the creation of the National Police of Ukraine in 2015 have been established and analyzed. Taking into account certain aspects of society's historical, political and technical progress, five stages of such development have been suggested to distinguish. The first stage ( pre-revolutionary ) from the 18th century to 1917 is a period characterized by the first systematization of knowledge about the fight against crime, namely the first systems of forensic registration for anthropological data, photographs, fingerprints, etc. The second stage ( early Soviet ) from 1917 to the early 1970's is a period that encompasses the formation of law enforcement bodies of the Soviet Union. A characteristic feature of this period is that after 1917, records of the royal police were destroyed, which greatly complicated the fight against crime, which at that time began to reach a large scale. Such a development led to the period of the formation of operational search and reference records. The third stage ( information activity automation ) covers the beginning of the 1970's and the beginning of the 1990's and is characterized by the rapid development of information and analytical work due to the development of electronic computing systems, as well as the creation of specialized information centers. During this period, modern foundations of information and analytical support of the bodies of internal affairs of Ukraine were launched. The fourth stage ( informational support of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine ) covers the beginning of the 1990's to 2015. This period is characterized by the adoption of new legal acts that have influenced the development of informational support for the Ukrainian law enforcement bodies, and the intensive creation of autonomous, integrated information retrieval systems. The fifth stage ( informational support of the National Police of Ukraine ). This period is from 2015 until now. Separately this period is distinguished in connection with the creation of the National Police of the country and solving the problems of delimiting access to information resources between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the National Police. Characteristic features of both the formation of information resources and the activities of the units that ensure their accumulation, storage and use are distinguished for each of the considered periods. Particular attention is paid to the issue of creation and improvement of information resources of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, the role of informational support processes in increasing the effectiveness of the National Police in the field of counteraction to crime. On the basis of the analysis of the current state of information provision of the National Police units, the basis for the development of new legal and organizational principles for its information activity has been established. This in turn will enable to meet not only theoretical but also practical needs for further reformation both within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and its constituent – the National Police of Ukraine.

Obsolescence of Literature in Library and Information Science Research

The present study is an attempt to examine research productivity in library and information science literature based in 81 Ph.D. Theses submitted to various universities of Andhra Pradesh. This study focuses on the obsolescence of literature by the age of cited (10,788 book and journals) documents indicates the useful life of documents. The investigations of such kinds of studies are found to be helpful and useful to manage the information resources and services in special libraries and information centres. The present study made an attempt to determine the half-life and certains other obsolescence factors which will help the librarians in the need base collection.

Knowledge Sharing Among Industrial Enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman

This study investigates the status and nature of knowledge sharing among industrial enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman in terms of: identifying the motives of industrial enterprises in sharing or not sharing knowledge, identifying the factors that influence knowledge sharing between industrial enterprises, and suggesting a model example for knowledge sharing among industrial enterprises in Oman. The data collected through qualitative approach consists of 23 face-to-face interviews with managers from different industrial enterprises, and two focus groups. The first focus group is conducted with managers from all industrial enterprises, and the second one is conducted with managers from Nizwa industrial Estate. The most important results of the study include: most of the managers of Omani industrial enterprises lack the awareness of the concept of knowledge sharing. There is an internal knowledge sharing system at the level of units and departments within a single institution. The industrial enterprises lack specialized information centers that meet the needs of their employees, which then downgrade the potential of interactive and knowledge-sharing environment. The study proposes two model examples for knowledge sharing among Industrial enterprises of Oman: sharing knowledge within a single enterprise (internal); and sharing knowledge within a group of enterprises (external).

Knowledge Sharing Among Industrial Enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman

This study investigates the status and nature of knowledge sharing among industrial enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman in terms of: identifying the motives of industrial enterprises in sharing or not sharing knowledge, identifying the factors that influence knowledge sharing between industrial enterprises, and suggesting a model example for knowledge sharing among industrial enterprises in Oman. The data collected through qualitative approach consists of 23 face-to-face interviews with managers from different industrial enterprises, and two focus groups. The first focus group is conducted with managers from all industrial enterprises, and the second one is conducted with managers from Nizwa industrial Estate. The most important results of the study include: most of the managers of Omani industrial enterprises lack the awareness of the concept of knowledge sharing. There is an internal knowledge sharing system at the level of units and departments within a single institution. The industrial enterprises lack specialized information centers that meet the needs of their employees, which then downgrade the potential of interactive and knowledge-sharing environment. The study proposes two model examples for knowledge sharing among Industrial enterprises of Oman: sharing knowledge within a single enterprise (internal); and sharing knowledge within a group of enterprises (external).

Local studies centers: Transforming history, culture and heritage in the Philippines

This paper is an exploratory study of the specialized information centers, referred to as local studies centers, in three regions of the Philippines, namely, Central Luzon, CALABARZON and MIMAROPA. It aims to identify and describe the nature, practices and status of these centers and to explore their innovative and transformative role in the fields of history, culture and heritage studies in the Philippines. It examines the impact of their programs, projects, services, and activities on the study, development and promotion of these three fields. Some of the outstanding features of local studies centers in the Philippines that were identified include: 1) they collect materials pertaining to ethnic groups, and make the materials available and accessible to potential users, mostly in one center; 2) their holdings include library materials, archives and museum artefacts; 3) they conduct research and publish books, relating to history, culture and heritage of the localities they serve and the Philippines. This paper may provide insights for the management (or future establishment) of local studies centers not just in the Philippines, but also in other countries. This paper received the IFLA LIS Student Paper Award 2012.

Developing a Leadership Competency Model for Library and Information Professionals in Kuwait

This study identified the competencies that library and information professionals in Kuwait will need to be successful in their leadership positions. The researchers prepared a list of 42 leadership competencies based on an extensive literature review. The competencies were grouped under six meta-competencies: managerial effectiveness, cognitive, social, motivational, personal, and occupational competencies. The list was distributed to 141 library managers, 79 men and 62 women representing four types of libraries: 37 in public libraries, 42 in academic libraries, 27 in school libraries, and 35 in special libraries and information centres. Respondents were asked to rate each competency according to its importance. The results include the top competencies rated highly by participants. The development of this leadership competency model for library leaders should contribute to the mission of library profession and guide decision makers with selection, appraisal, curricula design, and development efforts. This model is not static. It must be revised and validated continuously as the nature of the library and information environment changes and progresses.

Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers Golden Jubilee All India Conference Report

PurposeTo report on the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers Golden Jubilee All India Conference Report.Design/methodology/approachA personal overview of the conference.FindingsThe XXVth All India Conference of IASLIC was the last event of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations by the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centers (IASLIC) Kolkata. The main theme of the Conference was the LIS Profession in India: VISION for 2010. Six Special Interest Group Meetings as well as a Panel Discussion on Digital Preservation Strategy were organized and moderated. Over 300 delegates from the entire country participated. A conference volume and souvenir were also released by the Chief Guests.Originality/valueProvides information of value to library and information science professionals.

Brilliant grey: the color of documentary resources at the Fundación Espigas in Buenos Aires

Grey literature, documentation published outside traditional commercial channels, is not very often taken into account by art librarians in Argentina, judging by searches on online databases. However, experience with grey literature at the Fundación Espigas, the highly specialized Argentinian art information center in Buenos Aires, is changing this point of view. The Center’s database offers access to a great corpus of such publications, especially to ephemera such as private view cards, pamphlets, auction catalogues, catalogues of solo and group exhibitions and posters. This ‘minimal documentary information’ has an important place as a resource, and would prove invaluable for any research project on Argentine art in the future. Indeed this material is not grey but unexpectedly brilliant at providing rich and hidden information.

지방분권과 공공도서관의 향방

본 연구에서는 한국과학기술정보연구원(KISTI)에서 지정하여 지원하고 있는 우리나라 과학기술분야 전문정보센터를 대상으로 정보서비스 체계 전반에 대한 현황 및 문제점을 분석<TEX>${\cdot}$</TEX>파악하고 이를 토대로 최신의 정보기술을 반영<TEX>${\cdot}$</TEX>적용한 우리나라 과학기술분야 전문정보센터의 효율적인 정보서비스 방안을 제시하였다. 이를 위하여 본 연구에서는 선행연구 분석, 설문조사, 해당기관 직접방문을 통한 관련자 면담, 해당기관 홈페이지의 관련 사이트 분석, 그리고 관련 전문가로 구성된 상시협의체의 회의를 통한 Brainstorming 방법 등을 병행하여 실시하였다. In this study, it designated to grasp and analyse the status and problem regarding whole information service system in the object of specialized information center in scientific and technological fields which is designated and supported by KISTI(Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information). And with this basis, it presented the efficient information service plan which reflected and adopted recent information technology, of related fields in parallel.

과학기술분야 전문정보센터의 효율적인 정보서비스 방안

본 연구에서는 한국과학기술정보연구원(KISTI)에서 지정하여 지원하고 있는 우리나라 과학기술분야 전문정보센터를 대상으로 정보서비스 체계 전반에 대한 현황 및 문제점을 분석<TEX>$\cdot$</TEX>파악하고 이를 토대로 최신의 정보기술을 반영<TEX>$\cdot$</TEX>적용한 우리나라 과학기술분야 전문정보센터의 효율적인 정보서비스 방안을 제시하였다. 이를 위하여 본 연구에서는 선행연구 분석, 설문조사, 해당기관 직접방문을 통한 관련자 면담, 해당기관 홈페이지의 관련 사이트 분석, 그리고 관련 전문가로 구성된 상시협의체의 회의를 통한 Brainstorming 방범 등을 병행하여 실시하였다. In this study, It designated to grasp and analyse the status and problem regarding whole information service system in the object of specialized information center in scientific and technological fields which is designated and supported by KISTI(Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information). And with this basis, it presented the efficient information service plan which reflected and adopted recent information technology, of specialized information center in scientific and technical fields To acquisite and analyse about the status and problem regarding whole information service system of specialized information center in scientific and technical fields, it executed a preceding research analysis, a questionnaire investigation, conversation which leads a direct visit to corresponding agency, website analysis of home page related corresponding agency, and the brainstorming method which leads the conference of the regular discussion with specialist in related fields in parallel.

우리나라 과학기술분야 전문정보센터의 발전방안에 관한 연구

본 연구에서는 우리나라 과학기술분야 전문정보센터의 활성화 및 발전을 위하여 KISTI에서 지정하여 지원하고 있는 전문정보센터에 대한 운영전반에 걸친 문제점, 현황, 역할 등을 다양한 각도에서 검토<TEX>$\cdot$</TEX>분석하여 개선 및 발전방안을 마련하였다. 그리고 21세기 지식정보사회에 적합한 우리나라 과학기술분야 전문정보센터에 대한 국가적 차원의 통합적인 지정기준을 마련하고 효율적인 운영방안을 제시하였다. This study is to propose the strategic plans and the methods of status establishment for developing the specialized information centers in science & technology towards the knowledge information society in 21st century. The major objectives of this study are to analyze present management status and problems, to suggest the standards of designation and effective management methods, and to reestablish the status of specialized information centers in science & technology.

Epistle from Israel (2003)

This column covers noteworthy publications, exhibitions, and activities of the Jewish National and University Library and other Judaica Libraries in Israel during 1997-2001. It highlights papers presented at the International Judaica Librarians' Convention in Jerusalem held concurrently with the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) annual conference held in Israel in 2000. Also reported is a summary of a symposium held at Bar Ilan University sponsored by the Israel Society of Special Libraries and Information Centers (ISLIC), siginifcant scholarly Judaica publications at the Jerusalem Book Fair in 2001, and notable additions to the Bar Ilan University's Wurzweiler Central Library.

Pharmacotherapy in pregnancy

Between 1958 and 1961 approximately 10,000 children with severe limb defects were born, whose mothers had taken the somnifacient thalidomid. Since then, pharmaceutical agents in pregnancy are applied with legitimate caution by the pharmaceutical industry, physicians and patients, although often accompanied by irrational panic. According to statistical inquests, 15 to 50 percent of expectant mothers take pharmaceutical agents in the first trimester of pregnancy, often being not aware of their pregnancy. Considering the sensitive phase of organogenesis, the consequences may be particularly fatal in the first three months of pregnancy. After thalidomid more teratogenic pharmaceutical agents were discovered, i.e. coumarin derivates (e.g. warfarin), vitamin A and its derivates (e.g. isotretinoin), antifolates or anticonvulsants such as hydantoin or valproic acid. A number of other drugs are supposed to be potentially embryotoxic/fetotoxic, the effect of those pharmaceutical agents above all depending on dose and time of exposure. Case reports on malformations are available for numerous drugs, but studies with statistical validity are often missing. The pharmaceutical industry takes a legally safe position noting "contraindication" or at least "strict indication" in the consumer information. Concerning expectant mothers with chronic diseases like epilepsy, hypertension or bronchial asthma a therapeutic nihilism may lead to a dramatic deterioration of the disease, thereby causing high risks in fetal development. On the other hand numerous abortions without profound indications are carried out due to insufficient information of patients and medical staff on the real risks of a medication during early pregnancy. On principle reliable drugs should be preferred to new agents during fertile age of women. Special information centres for reproductive toxicology with corresponding data banks should be established and consulted, if an exposure with an insufficiently tested substance has taken place in ignorance of pregnancy.

Information Management Problems and Challenges in Transition Economies

La penetration des ordinateurs, des technologies de l'information et des telecommunications dans les anciens pays socialistes en transition economique a contribue a l'automatisation des nombreuses activites liees a l'information dans les organisations et dans les entreprises, et a change le mode d'acces a l'information. Malgre l'intervention d'ingenieurs en informatique et de professionnels en systemes d'information, certaines organisations continuent a faire face a un certain nombre de problemes dus a l'interdisciplinarite de la connaissance a gerer par les bibliothecaires et les specialistes de l'information. De plus le besoin d'information dans les organisations et les entreprises est un veritable challenge a surmonter pour les specialistes de l'information

Information Centers of the National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture

ABSTRACT An overview of the National Agricultural Library's eleven specialized information centers is presented that includes information on electronic access to their databases, publications, and information.

全米聾情報センター（ＮＩＣＤ）における情報サービス

This article reports on the services provided by the National Information Center on Deafness, or NICD, at Gallaudet University. Supported by a number of facilities for the hearing impaired in the United States, NICD was founded in 1980 as a nonprofit specialized information center. NICD's information services consist of the collection, development, and provision of information on deafness. The information collected ranges over such topics as education, society, culture and so on. There are about 750 files of information at NICD and they are classified into several topics. By quickly responding to clients' requests, in fiscal year 1992, NICD answered 94% of 10400 references. To provide quick answering services, NICD has prepared over 100 original booklets on each topic. Clients have access to NICD in person, by telephone, facsimile. TDD, or E-mail. All 5 full-time staff members, including a systems engineer, can communicate with hearing impaired clients by American sign language (ASL). To make effective information services accessible throughout the country, NICD has close connections with various local facilities and 9 Gallaudet University regional centers. At present NICD is planning to establish a nationwide data base system using an on-line computer network.

Greater São Paulo newer library automation

As a follow up to a 1981 on-site sabbatical study, automated projects or activities in academic, public and special libraries or information centers in the Greater Sao Paulo area that developed from 1981 to the end of 1987 are described. Among the 27 Greater Sao Paulo libraries and/or information centers that were surveyed, the Division of Information and Systems of the Institute of Technological Research of Sao Paulo State, the Division of Library, Documentation and Information of São Bernardo do Campo, the Regional Library of Medicine, and the System of Libraries of the University of São Paulo were among those answering the survey questionnaire which indicated having made further advancements in the aspects of functions, processes and/or routines in areas of librarianship. The Library of the Company of Data Processing of the State of Sao Paulo and the Sao Paulo School of Business Administration of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation reported automation in several of their library functions. The Library of the Institute of Energy and Nuclear Research, a library almost fully automated by the end of the 1970s, reported even newer automated efforts.