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Suicide Risk Screening Tools and the Youth Population.

The use of suicide risk screening tools is a critical component of a comprehensive approach to suicide risk assessment. Since nurses frequently spend more time with patients than any other healthcare professional, they are in key positions to detect and prevent suicidal behavior in youth. To inform nurses about suicide risk screening tools for the youth population. Suicide risk screening tools are research-based standardized instruments that are used to identify people who may be at risk for suicide. A literature search was performed using the Athabasca University Library Resource, the databases of the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Nurses are cautioned to utilize suicide risk screening tools as only part of the suicide risk assessment in youth populations and avoid the danger of relying on tools that may result in a blind application of evidence to the detriment of clinical experience and judgement.

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Other| July 01 2016 Announcements Steinbeck Review (2016) 13 (1): 118–121. https://doi.org/10.5325/steinbeckreview.13.1.0118 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Permissions Search Site Citation Announcements. Steinbeck Review 1 July 2016; 13 (1): 118–121. doi: https://doi.org/10.5325/steinbeckreview.13.1.0118 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All Scholarly Publishing CollectivePenn State University PressSteinbeck Review Search Advanced Search thanks to a generous donation from Mrs. C. Suzette Ditsky, emerging Steinbeck scholars will be able to utilize the outstanding resources in the Ball State University Libraries. The Steinbeck Research Fund has been established in honor of Mrs. Ditsky's late husband, John, who passed away on May 15, 2006. Dr. Tetsumaro Hayashi, a longtime friend, said, “He was first and foremost a passionate and dedicated scholar, teacher, and mentor.” Hayashi commented that the Research Fund was “established to honor Ditsky's long-established legacy of extending a helping hand to emerging Steinbeck scholars.”guidelines: Recipients will spend a minimum of five days doing intensive research using the Steinbeck collections or other materials from the Ball State University Libraries. The results of this research must be submitted for publication in a professional, scholarly, Steinbeck-related journal, and/or presented at a Steinbeck conference, convention, or lecture at a university.applications: Applicants should submit... You do not currently have access to this content.

Physical Format and Users’ Satisfaction with the Information Resources in University Libraries in the South-South Zone of Nigeria

The study was conducted to determine the influence of physical format on users’ satisfaction with information resources in university libraries in South-South zone of Nigeria. Survey research method was adopted for the study. The population of this study consists of 83 library staff and 7426 lecturers in the 11 university libraries in the zone during the 2011/2012 academic session. A sample of 36 library staff and 4627 lecturers from 6 of the universities in the zone was used. The researcher made questionnaire, Physical Format and Users’ Satisfaction with Information Resources (PFUSIRQ), was used to collect data. Means and standard deviations were used in answering the research question while the hypothesis was tested using t-Test in IBM SPSS for Window version 20 at p = 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was no significant influence of physical format on users’ satisfaction with information resources in university libraries in the South-South zone of Nigeria. There is a strong indication that users were satisfied with physical format of the information resources acquired in the university libraries studied. It is therefore recommended that librarians should continue to take cognizance of the variable, physical format when acquiring information resources for the libraries.Keywords: Physical Format; Users’ Satisfaction; Information Resources

Number of Copies and Users’ Satisfaction with the Information Resources in University Libraries in the South-South Zone of Nigeria

The study was conducted to determine the influence of number of copies on users’ satisfaction with information resources in university libraries in South-South zone of Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research method. The population of this study consists of 83 library staff and 7, 426 lecturers in the 11 university libraries in the zone during the 2012/2013 academic session. A sample of 36 library staff and 4, 627 lecturers from six of the universities in the zone was used. The researcher made questionnaire, and number of copies and users’ satisfaction with information resources questionnaire was used to collect data. Means and standard deviations were used in answering the research question, whereas the hypothesis was tested using t-test in International Business Machine Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Window version 20 at p = 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was significant influence of number of copies on users’ satisfaction with information resources. The inference is that, this variable number of copies has strong influence on users’ satisfaction with information resources in university libraries in the South-South zone of Nigeria.

Construction management scheduling and control: The familiar historical overview

The paper suggests that ‘management by exception’ is an historical default control mechanism based on the perception of control as a static process. However, increasingly scholars claim that a dynamic and proactive systems model is a more effective form of project control. These findings are the result of an historical desktop research method that analysed content from a small sample of scheduling methods and control approaches found in online and university library resources. The concept of control has historically influenced both visualization and analytics of different scheduling methods for construction project management. This paper focuses on two control ideals; static and dynamic control mechanisms. The overview begins with the description of early graphical scheduling techniques: Gantt charts and Harmonogram. It continues with examples of contributors to scheduling and control that include: CPM, PERT, LOB, Flowline and Location Based Management. The finding of this simple history suggests that change is the constant element for project control mechanisms. An object-based digital environment such as the data-rich building information modelling (BIM) appears to be continuing the change for new scheduling methods and control mechanisms.

Evaluation of electronic service infrastructures and quality of e-services in Nigerian academic libraries

Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the quality of online services in academic libraries in Nigeria. It seeks to assess the functionality of electronic infrastructures, to expose areas where the service needs of users are not adequately provided and to recommend solutions.Design/methodology/approach– The sample population was 210 staff and students who used electronic resources in Nigerian university libraries during the 2012-2013 academic session. A questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. Modified WebQual four performance indicators were designed and used to measure: library equipment, library website, online public access catalogue (OPAC) and e-user education in the university libraries. The five-point service performance scale that ranged from very poor performance to excellent was used in measuring the views of the respondents.Findings– None of the indicators was rated excellent; six were rated good; nine were average; two and five indicators scored poor and very poor, respectively. Poor funding, intermittent power supply and weak telecommunication infrastructures were among the major impediments to online services in Nigerian universities. Through adequate funding and prudent management of library funds, online services in Nigerian university libraries could meet global standards.Practical implications– Results from this paper could guide library management on several concrete remedial actions to sustain e-service performance that could meet the missions and visions of contemporary academic libraries.Originality/value– This paper was the first to apply WebQual model in the evaluation of electronic performance quality of academic libraries in Nigeria.

Funding and Library Resources in Government Owned University Libraries in Nigeria

The main thrust of this study was to investigate funding and library resources in university libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study. A sample of 105 was used for the study; purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample for the study. Questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. The data collected were analysed using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The result of the analysis revealed that the perceived source of funding significantly influenced library resources in university libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria in terms of provision of information resources, library facilities provision and maintenance, human resources availability and provision of library services. Based on these findings, it was recommended that librarians should explore other means of funding where necessary to improve their services. Efforts should also be made to address the issues of human resources development, facility procurement and maintenance. Finally, the university librarian should be carried along in the strategic planning of their institutions.

Information literacy of students as a correlate of their use of electronic resources in university libraries in Nigeria

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationship existing between undergraduate students’ information literacy skills and their use of electronic resources (ERs) located in university libraries in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The descriptive design was adopted for the research questions, while the correlational design was adopted for the hypothesis. The purposive sampling technique was also adopted in selecting 12 university libraries which the preliminary study had revealed that they have Internet access and also subscribe to ERs in the south-west geopolitical zone in Nigeria. Questionnaire and oral interview were used for data collection. The population size consists of all the 36,116 library-registered undergraduate students in the 12 universities, while the sample size is 1,806 (5 per cent of the population) and the 12 librarians heading the ERs sections of the libraries. Findings – The findings revealed that ERs are not adequately utilized, undergraduate students do not possess adequate information literacy skills necessary for optimal utilization of the libraries’ ERs and strong positive correlation between level of undergraduate students’ information literacy skill and their use of ERs provided in the library. Practical implications – This paper provides practical insights into the impact of possessing inadequate information literacy skills on the use of ERs. Originality/value – This paper is the first to relate undergraduate students’ information literacy skills and their use of libraries’ ERs in south-western zone of Nigeria.

Users’ Perception of University Library Resources and Services in South East Zone of Nigeria

This study seeks to determine how users of the university libraries perceive the services rendered to them. Department of Mechanical Engineering was chosen as the population of this study. It is heavily populated with students seeking for information. 600 copies of questionnaire were made, only 450 copies were returned, well-filled, that is 75% of the questionnaire. Results were gathered and findings were made. The result showed that University Libraries are underfunded, they lack qualified personnel and also the university libraries do not have a general standard that guild them to access if actually users of the libraries are satisfied with the library or not.

Statistics and Analysis of Utilization of Paper Books Resources in University Libraries

This study, taking Chongqing University of Science and Technology (CUST) as an example, carries on statistical analysis of utilization of resources in university libraries. Specifically, this study has quantitative statistical analysis of utilization of resources in university libraries from three aspects, including utilization of books, frequency ranking of books and ranking of readers. According to the results of analysis, puts forward three suggestions to improve utilization rate of resources in university libraries. The research provides reliable references for university library management to improve the book collection structure.

Information Needs and Utilization of the Kaduna State University Library Resources by the Academic Staff

The study was conducted to assess the information needs and utilization of the Kaduna State University library resources by academic staff. The paper featured the introduction, literature review, methodology, sampling procedure, data analysis, conclusion and recommendations. Questionnaire was used as the main instrument for data collection for this research work.. A total of 148 questionaire were randomly administered to the respondents and 128 were filled and returned and found useful. The population was drawn from the four (4) faculties in the university, (Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences and Faculty of Medicine). The data collected were subjected to descriptive analysis using simple percentages. The study revealed that the major determinant of information needs of academic staff of the University is the need to support life-long learning and research purpose to meet up the academic programmes in the university. It was also revealed that textbooks/monographs are the major resources and sources staff consult for their information needs. The problems identified among others were: insufficient time to use the library, limited space and inadequate knowledge to use the internet and the e-resources by the staff. In conclusion, the study recommended as follows: the expansion of the library building, review of the opening and closing hours, broadening the internet services of the library and also empowering the library to organize seminars/workshops to sensitise staff on how to use the e-resources in the university library.

An assessment of the status of open access resources in Kenyan university libraries

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review the use of open access (OA) resources in Kenyan university libraries with the gist of the discussions being the status of the universities in the implementation of OA, usefulness, challenges and recommendations.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed descriptive research by engaging respondents in formal interviews and brief discussions. It also reviewed existing related literature on OA resources with specific reference to four university libraries in Kenya.FindingsKenya as a developing country is still at the intermediate stage of embracing OA. The university libraries are among the forefront institutions helping in the adoption of OA for research, empowerment, education and information. However, compared to other universities in Africa, Kenyan universities are far many steps ahead in embracing OA.Research limitations/implicationsThe study limited itself to descriptive survey supported by face to face interviews, informal discussions and literature. This may not give 100 percentage accurate results for the study. However, the triangulation of the instruments were sufficient enough to have credible study findings.Practical implicationsOA to information is not a simple technological issue. It raises issues of information policies, such as availability, reliability, infrastructure, technical knowledge, legal barriers and production/creation. As the Kenyan Government enhances its efforts in going digital, universities and especially the libraries have become key stakeholders in the arranging and availing of this information through OA. It is therefore important to review the gains made and the challenges encountered by Kenyan university libraries in as far as OA is concerned.Originality/valueThis paper discusses OA status in university libraries in Kenya, which is a new development in the information cycles in Africa.

Understanding the moderating effect of tie on the transfer of ease of use and usefulness from print resources to electronic resources

Chinese university libraries are transitioning from traditional print collections to hybrid collections, resulting in collections which may be print-only, electronic-only, or contain both formats. This leads to many challenges in the management of electronic library resources. This study explores the moderating effect of tie (perceived similarity) on the transfer of ease of use (amount of effort required to use library resources) and usefulness (the degree to which using library resources would improve performance) from print resources to electronic resources, with the view in mind of facilitating the effective use of online electronic resources in Chinese university libraries. Drawing upon self-perception theory and the technology acceptance model (TAM), a research model is developed and tested using questionnaires and, partial least squares (PLS) structural equation modeling (SEM). The results suggest that the perceived tie by users between print resources and electronic resources positively moderates the transfer of ease of use from print to electronic, while negatively moderating the transfer of usefulness from print to electronic.

Listening to Students: Customer Journey Mapping at Birmingham City University Library and Learning Resources

Birmingham City University's Library and Learning Resources’ strategic aim is to improve student satisfaction. A key element is the achievement of the Customer Excellence Standard. An important component of the standard is the mapping of services to improve quality. Library and Learning Resources has developed a methodology to map these “customer journeys” with students. The article considers themes in the published literature and provides an overview of a pilot project and its outcomes. The project's aims are evaluated including an assessment of the effectiveness of the mapping methodology in engaging students, the staff resource implications, and the identification of service improvements.

Evaluation of Library Materials Usage and Services in Private Universities in Nigeria

This study evaluates the use of library materials and services in four private Universities in south west Nigeria: Babcock University, Covenant University, Lead City University, and Redeemer University. The objective is to assess the degree of the usage of university library resources and services, clientele's perception on the adequacy of the available library resources and services, and the level of users' satisfaction. The data for this study was elucidated through the use of questionnaire, the questionnaire was administered to 255 registered users of the four universities' library and 200 questionnaires were duly filled and returned. The respondents were selected through random sampling of those using the library at that particular time. The finding shows inadequate of library holdings of books and audio visual materials. However, the university libraries' users appreciated the reserved resources system. Finally, it is being recommended that a good percentage of fund should be made available regularly to run the university libraries, there should be acquisition policy/guideline documented and strictly followed by University libraries in acquiring information resources into the library, there should be consistent shelf-reading to put the books in their right places on the shelves, and library staff should adopt marketing strategies in order to make the libraries user friendly, thereby encouraging users for more patronage.

The impact of university library resources on university research achievement outputs

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the correlation between university libraries and academic research achievement and analyze if university library resources correlate with academic research achievement.Design/methodology/approach – The paper seeks to verify the correlation between university libraries and academic research achievement and to examine which university library resources relate to research achievement. A variety of research questions were posed concerning the relationship between a university's library resources and academic research achievement. Structural equation models (SEMs) were developed to answer the research questions. Most research questions posed were affirmatively answered using the SEM process.Findings – This study confirmed that labor and budget, investment in e‐resources and an investment in university libraries enhances academic research achievement.Research limitations/implications – An SEM for verifying the correlation between university libraries and aca...

Evaluation of the resource utilization efficiency of university libraries using DEA techniques and a proposal of alternative evaluation variables

PurposeThis paper seeks to rediscover the most suitable efficiency evaluation variables (input and output variables) for digital libraries and to employ the data envelopment analysis (DEA) model to measure the resource utilization efficiency of university libraries.Design/methodology/approachIn order to analyze and evaluate university library efficiency, the paper introduces the DEA‐CCR Model and the DEA‐BCC Model. Based on these research tools, the Technical Efficiency (CCR*BCC) was determined. First, a reference group was created with a 100 percent efficiency rate, then the factors contributing to inefficient DMUs were analyzed, and the difference in the efficiency rate compared according to the different governing bodies of the libraries. Finally, the difference of efficiency according to the introduction and rejection of electronic resources was analyzed. It was possible to measure the technical efficiency, pure‐technical efficiency, and scale efficiency.FindingsThe results showed that the efficiency of university libraries varied significantly according to whether or not electronic resources were included in the evaluation. In addition, the findings confirmed decision making units (DMUs) have a 100 percent efficiency rate and a low efficiency rate as well as proposed benchmarking DMUs for inefficient DMUs and a direction for future improvements.Originality/valueThe paper identifies that there was a significant difference in efficiency, according to the presence of electronic resources in university libraries.

Connecting K–12 School Media Centers to University Library Resources Through Interlibrary Loan: A Case Study From Eastern North Carolina

Providing interlibrary loan service to K–12 schools is investigated in this article. Request analysis of a university interlibrary loan service to schools is presented along with a survey of those schools’ use of the service. Results from a survey of other libraries that provide similar loan services to schools are also presented. A lengthy literature review of interlibrary loan for K–12 schools places modern offerings in an historical perspective.

Library-Led Faculty Workshops: Helping Distance Educators Meet Information Literacy Goals in the Online Classroom

ABSTRACT At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), librarians have designed and led a number of multiday, asynchronous online workshops for faculty. The workshops teach faculty how to meet information literacy goals in the virtual classroom. Through hands-on activities and discussion among their colleagues, participants in the faculty workshops learn about the university's information literacy standards, library resources and services, free Web tools, and how best to design class assignments involving library research. Library-led faculty workshops at UMUC have increased library visibility and furthered collaboration between faculty and librarians. This article discusses 5 workshops, detailing workshop content and logistics and demonstrating how librarians can help distance faculty further information literacy goals for students.

Gifts in university library resource development in the information age

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the trend of resource development at the University of Calabar Library, using gift items received from 2005 to 2009.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a descriptive research design based on survey. Relevant documents, including gift and donation files, acquisition records and library accession registers, were examined and analysed to provide answers to questions relating to study objectives.FindingsThe usefulness of gifts to university library resource development is underscored by the quality and currency of the 2,462 volumes of materials received during the study period. Furthermore, the impact that collaborative donor efforts could make towards supporting university library resource development in the information age is highlighted. Associated problems included deficiency in subject coverage, foreign language materials, irregular giving patterns as well as an increasing tendency towards electronic resources acquisition where manual procedures are available.Practical implicationsAcquisition librarians should intensify efforts at soliciting for and directing corporate giving endeavours towards providing for infrastructural support required for university library development in Nigeria. The deficiency in subject coverage highlighted in the study can be addressed if donor agencies are encouraged to adopt relevant library profiles or assign grants to core areas of university academic programs. There is also need for the inclusion or revision of gift statements in collection development policies.Originality/valueThe paper highlights strategies for tackling the challenges of resource acquisition.