Ebooks in Academic Libraries     

Brad Vogus 《Public Services Quarterly》2020,16(3):182-185

Abstract

The number of ebooks continues to grow in academic libraries. Ebooks have many advantages that make them attractive as a library resource. However, ebooks also have restrictions. These include use and sharing restrictions, license restrictions, and technological barriers. Some students also prefer print books for specific tasks. The following articles examine many aspects of ebooks in academic libraries, including student preference, overall ebook use, and the advantages and disadvantages of various ebook acquisition models.  相似文献   

The motivation activation measure and media use in Singapore: cross-cultural stability     

Lelia Samson  Benjamin H. Detenber 《亚洲交流杂志》2017,27(4):433-450

The purpose of this paper is twofold: First, it tests how the Motivation Activation Measure [MAM; Lang, A., Bradley, S. D., Sparks Jr, J. V., &; Lee, S. (2007). The motivation activation measure (MAM): How well does MAM predict individual differences in physiological indicators of appetitive and aversive activation? Communication Methods and Measures, 1(2), 113–136] applies in a non-American (i.e. Asian) context, in order to provide evidence for the universality asserted through its theoretical underpinnings as an indicator of biologically based motivation systems. It thus investigates cross-cultural variation in the MAM scores and the associations with established measures of theoretically related personality factors. Second, the paper examines how individual differences in motivational system responsiveness correlate with media use and interests in an Asian culture. Eight hundred sixty-five respondents completed MAM, personality measures and self-reported media preference in an online survey. Findings indicate that the MAM values recorded in the Asian sample associate with the measures of theoretically related human traits as expected, and had a similar pattern of scores with those found in American samples. Moreover, results suggest that audience interests in different types of media can be predicted through their variation in motivation systems activation.  相似文献   

Library Marketing on a Small Liberal Arts Campus: Assessing Communication Preferences     

Julia Chance Gustafson  Gwen Short 《图书馆管理杂志》2017,57(4):420-435

As part of a newly created library marketing plan, librarians at the College of Wooster undertook a study of the communication preferences of students, faculty, and staff in early 2015. The results of the survey helped to develop a comprehensive picture of what library resources and services these constituencies are interested in learning about, as well as when, where, and how they prefer to learn about them. This article describes the development, distribution, results, and analysis of the survey, and highlights the importance of campus-specific library marketing practices.  相似文献   

College Students’ Therapy Preferences: The Role of Psychological Mindedness     

Jennifer L. Price 《Journal of College Student Psychotherapy》2016,30(3):206-217

The current study examined expectations and preferences of psychotherapy approach in 225 college students. Psychodynamic-interpersonal (PI) techniques were generally favored over cognitive-behavioral (CB) techniques both in expectations of what is characteristic of a typical therapy session and perceived helpfulness. There was no difference in findings between therapy naïve college students and those with a history of psychotherapy. Psychological mindedness was correlated with PI ratings, but not CB ratings. College counselors may want to emphasize emotional and relational strategies when working with college students and may benefit from examining the psychological mindedness of new clients to assist with determining their treatment plan.  相似文献   

Preferences for teaching styles matter in academic achievement: scientific and practical implications   总被引：1，自引：1，他引：0  

Li‐fang Zhang 《教育心理学》2008,28(6):615-625

The two primary objectives of this study were: to identify the preferred teaching styles of secondary‐school students and to compare these preferences with those of university students from past research; and to examine the contributions of students’ preferred teaching styles to their academic achievement. A sample of 298 students from a Catholic boys’ school completed the Preferred Thinking Styles in Teaching Inventory and the Self‐rated Ability Scale. Participants’ achievements in 12 school subjects were obtained. Results indicated great similarities between the preferred teaching styles of the present sample and those of university students in previous studies. Achievement scores in all 12 subjects were predicted by students’ preferred teaching styles beyond their self‐rated abilities. Some of these predictive relationships were domain‐specific, while others were not. The findings’ scientific and practical implications are discussed.  相似文献   

Career perspectives of male students in early childhood education     

Sakire Anliak 《Educational studies》2008,34(4):309-317

While, in some professions, the gender balance seems to be changing in the direction of equality, the participation of males in early childhood education has not expanded because of stereotypical perceptions of this occupation, low salaries and status, and fear of being accused of sexual abuse. Males may make important contributions to the field of early childhood education as well as female teachers. Male teachers could provide support for children as nurturing adults. It is critical to improve the perceptions about gender‐related issues in the profession of early childhood education. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and thoughts of male students. Five main categories were identified: attitudes towards male teacher identity; the advantages and disadvantages of being a male teacher; the future positions of male teachers and their future plans related to their job. The main issue was the identification and perception of early childhood teaching as “women’s work”.  相似文献   

When Parents Want Children to Stay Home for College     

Ruth N. López Turley 《Research in higher education》2006,47(7):823-846

Although previous studies show that a majority of parents want their children to go to college and graduate with a 4-year degree, the strategies used to accomplish this goal vary widely. While some parents feel it is important for their children to attend school while living at home (college-at-home parents), others do not (college-anywhere parents). This study investigates the influence of these parental strategy preferences on whether children apply to college during their senior year of high school, as well as whether they apply to multiple colleges. Net of measured ability, socioeconomic factors, and students’ own strategy preferences, students with college-at-home parents are significantly less likely to apply to college than students with college-anywhere parents; and among those who do apply to college, students with college-at-home parents are significantly less likely to apply to multiple colleges.  相似文献   

从思想政治理论课的调查问卷中拷问高职大学生的就业核心能力     

解志斌  吴淑霞 《鸡西大学学报》2007,7(4):19-20,22

就业的本质是社会对求职者素质的需要和认可。大学生是否具备社会需要和认可的素质便成了就业的重要因素。在我国经济正处于快速发展、各行各业都需要大量人才的时期,大学生出现就业难显然不是正常现象;而素质的缺失是就业难的关键因素。笔者试图从一份思想政治理论课的调查问卷中拷问大学生的素质,以期在思想政治理论课的教学中培养大学生的就业核心能力,提高他们日后在就业市场的竞争能力。  相似文献   

产学研相结合培养人才的探索与实践   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

李国强 《天津职业院校联合学报》2004,6(2):14-16

产学研相结合培养人才,是高职教育的特色与优势。紧密依托行业和企业,根据职业岗位的需要进行课程改革,设置新专业,以就业为导向,建立教学体系,是产学研相结合关注的内容。要通过产学研相结合的道路,培育和组合出优质教育资源,探索提高高职人才综合素质的途径。  相似文献   

论盗赃的善意占有问题     

王连合 《临沂师范学院学报》2004,26(2):95-97

盗赃的善意占有问题是一个现实性很强的问题。它是否适用善意取得制度，它与善意取得制度究竟是怎样的关系?这些问题在我国无论是理论界还是司法实践中。都存在着不同的观点。从善意取得制度的功能入手，通过对盗赃善意占有性质分析，通过与国外对同一问题规定的比较，可以揭示我国关于盗赃善意占有制度的不足。  相似文献