Charting the characteristics of librarian authors offers insight into the field by defining and describing the research patterns of the profession. This study looks at the journal articles published by academic librarians practicing in Illinois. It finds that women are publishing close to their numbers in the profession, that more articles are being written collaboratively than in the past, and that women are more likely to col laborate than men. It also shows that librarians publish primarily in li brary/information science journals and that librarians at large universi ties are more likely to publish than librarians at small colleges.ecause the transfer of informa tion is central to the mission of librarians, it is logical that li brarians also are interested in the methods of information transfer and scholarly communication within their own profession. Descriptions of the publication characteristics of scholars in library and information science (LIS) have formed a considerable body of literature in recent years. Mapping the characteristics of librar ian authors helps to define the dynamics and vigor of the discipline, identify re search-oriented individuals and institu tions, and chart trends and techniques. These studies of authors and publication sources also serve as benchmarks of re search productivity for the profession.In his extensive review of the literature on authorship in LIS, Thomas E. Nisonger divides studies into two categories: jour nal-based analysis and individual-based analysis.
By employing a combination of electronic and manual methods, the authors of this study compiled separate lists of the journals most frequently used by Western Illinois University faculty and students. These lists of popular journals, although interesting in themselves, also reveal that journal consultation habits vary considerably between constituencies, even within one academic library. Thus, the ultimate “core list” remains illusory. The dissimilarity of the lists emphasizes the importance of using local data and recognizing the distinctive needs of both ends of the user spectrum when making journal-collection decisions.
The researchers analyzed the assigned readings from the syllabi of doctoral marketing seminars from forty institutions to identify the format, age, and subjects of the materials assigned to and read by graduate students in the field.The overwhelming majority of the assigned readings were journal articles, but monographic material was still frequently used. A relatively small number of journal titles were used consistently across all the programs. There was a distinct lack of agreement on individual article or book selection among the programs. Current resources were favored, but seminal articles in both monographic and serial format were still included. Implications of the findings for libraries and for doctoral education are discussed.he discipline of marketing has been defining itself over the past century. Through shi ing paradigms and expanding parameters, the field is developing into a dynamic, interdisciplinary area of study that combines practical, quantitative, and theoretical aspects. As with any emerging discipline, identifying and acquiring the resources relied on by its scholars is challenging for librarians. Nonetheless, librarians have the responsibility to anticipate and supply appropriate resources to researchers, teachers, and students in this evolving profession.In order to improve the understanding of the use pa erns of sources in marketing, this study investigated the assigned reading lists from doctoral-level marketing seminars. Readings required by marketing professors, the scholars whose vision defines and advances the identity of the discipline, profoundly impact the field. Likewise, they heavily influence the students in the doctoral classes-the future teachers and researchers who will formulate and disseminate marketing thought in both industry and classrooms. By analyzing the works assigned and read in doctoral seminars, the researchers documented the resources actually used by professors and students, both serious consumers of published marketing materials. These resources will be influential in shaping the knowledge base of the marketing discipline in the decades to come.
PsycLIT, the optical disc counterpart of Psychological Abstracts, has greatly enhanced access to the world's psychological literature. Because researchers often do not fully understand indexing techniques and system protocols, however, retrieval via PsycLIT can be inconsistent. This article makes suggestions for improving search outcomes. Recommendations include knowing the scope of the data base, distinguishing between keyword and controlled vocabulary searches, using indexing principles to improve retrieval, and constructing reliable search strategies.
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