scholarly journals Libraries are not an Anachronism, Libraries are Popular and Relevant (Interview with I. Balkova)

2015 ◽  
pp. 117-120
Author(s):  
I. V. Balkova ◽  
V. E. Soldatov
Keyword(s):  
Reference Book ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Future Plans

Among the novelties of the professional literature devoted to the library topics there are two works of particular interest by Irina Balkova, having rich experience in the library area, including leadership positions and teaching activities. The first book is devoted to the history of librarianship, however her new book “Reference Book of Librarian” is devoted to topical issues facing the modern libraries. We decided to talk to the author and put some questions regarding books, future of libraries, future plans and some other topics.

Claiming Spaces for Science

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-199
Author(s):  
Adam M. Sowards
Keyword(s):  
Canadian Arctic ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Popular Discourse ◽  
Scientific Authority ◽  
Competing Demands ◽  
Complicated Process ◽  
History Of ◽  
External Forces ◽  
Reciprocal Process

Exploration has always centered on claims: for country, for commerce, for character. Claims for useful scientific knowledge also grew out of exploration’s varied activities across space and time. The history of the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913–18 exposes the complicated process of claim-making. The expedition operated in and made claims on many spaces, both material and rhetorical, or, put differently, in several natural and discursive spaces. In making claims for science, the explorer-scientists navigated competing demands on their commitments and activities from their own predilections and from external forces. Incorporating Arctic spaces into the Canadian polity had become a high priority during the era when the CAE traversed the Arctic. Science through exploration—practices on the ground and especially through scientific and popular discourse—facilitated this integration. So, claiming space was something done on the ground, through professional literature, and within popular narratives—and not always for the same ends. The resulting narrative tensions reveal the messy material, political, and rhetorical spaces where humans do science. This article demonstrates how explorer-scientists claimed material and discursive spaces to establish and solidify their scientific authority. When the CAE claimed its spaces in nature, nation, and narrative, it refracted a reciprocal process whereby the demands of environment, state, and discourse also claimed the CAE.

scholarly journals Reading graphic medicine at the National Library of Medicine

2018 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Tuohy ◽  
Judith Eannarino
Keyword(s):  
History Of Medicine ◽  
Cultural History ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
National Library ◽  
Development Activity ◽  
Professional Literature ◽  
Graphic Medicine ◽  
History Of

The Exhibition Program, part of the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine, spotlights the collection of the library by creating exhibitions and educational resources that explore the social and cultural history of medicine. Our goal is to stimulate people’s enthusiasm for history and encourage visitors of all ages to learn more about themselves and their communities. We do what we do because we believe that health and well-being are fundamental human rights and are essential to our American way of life. And we believe exhibitions are a logical expression of that commitment.Oftentimes, exhibitions focus on underrepresented subjects or lesser-known types of literature, which helps to inform the library’s collection development activity. Collection development staff take a keen interest in viewing exhibitions, attending related lectures, and performing bibliographic research on topics that are unlikely to be captured in conventional scientific and professional literature. This heightened awareness leads staff to discover niche publishers, significant authors, and unique titles, thereby enriching the collection for future generations.Following the decision to embark on an exhibition about graphic medicine, collections staff more closely investigated this class of literature. This column explores how wider social and cultural influences can change the medical literature and inform and enrich the collections policies of an institution.

Theory and history of traditional applied art. Didactic materials for self-extracurricular work of students

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-46
Author(s):  
I. Kurakina
Keyword(s):  
Reference Materials ◽  
Reference Book ◽  
Applied Art ◽  
History Of

Reference book is addressed to students studying the theory and history of traditional applied art. It is a set of materials for self-extracurricular work. There are of the questions and tasks for research, artistic and creative activities, information and reference materials, dictionaries and references. The presented theoretical and practical material reveals the main aspects of the existence of traditional applied art in Russia, the logic of development, successive artistic and stylistic features of the language of its specific types.

The construction of a leadership identity based on empathy, care, and participation: María Eliana's history

2021 ◽  
pp. 174114322110380
Author(s):  
Andrea Carrasco ◽  
María E Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Life History ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Leadership Identity ◽  
Self Recognition ◽  
History Of ◽  
Identity Based

Recent academic research highlights the role of leadership identity when thinking about the improvement of the educational field. Based on this research, this article aims to identify and analyze the elements that affect the development of leadership identity in female school principals within the Chilean context. This is achieved by working from a biographical-narrative approach, specifically from the life history technique. This analysis emerges from a considerate reflection on the teachings, and personal and professional milestones highlighted in the biogram. Both personally and professionally, a multiplicity of elements is observed in the life history of María Eliana, influencing the development of her leadership identity, particularly highlighting her self-recognition as a woman. This identity is oriented towards social justice, based on socio-emotional tools such as care, empathy, and participation; and understands and values the role these elements must take in Chilean education. The case study presents tensions for the Chilean educational system, which must be able to address the complexities that women experience while holding leadership positions, especially when challenged with the perspective that school is an inclusive space of social justice.

Dal’s dictionary in Russian lessons and extracurricular activity

2021 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
M. A. Bondarenko
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Word Formation ◽  
Search Method ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Extracurricular Activity ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
History Of

The paper explores the potential for use of "The Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language" by V. I. Dal in Russian lessons and extracurricular activities, including preparation of research project tasks. To achieve the objectives of the study, a literature review of sources (research, educational and methodological, official), observation, search method, comparative analysis, empirical data analysis, and modelling were employed in the research. A system of tasks designed with the help of Dal’s works is presented; such exercises can be used not only in vocabulary learning, but also while studying the history of the language and its word formation, syntax, punctuation, orthography. Moreover, these tasks facilitate the formation of research skills in extracurricular activity. In addition, it is suggested that Dal’s Dictionary be utilised in science teaching. The paper presents a variety of teaching activities such as lexical commentary, data collection, language warm-up exercises, analysis, imitation, entertaining tasks. It is concluded that V. I. Dal’s Dictionary has enormous potential for the formation of modern learners’ important competences. 

Open Universities Australia

2013 ◽  
pp. 83-98
Author(s):  
Michael Crock ◽  
Janet Baker ◽  
Skye Turner-Walker
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Loans ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Future Plans

This chapter analyses the history of, and future directions for, higher education studies undertaken through Open Universities Australia (OUA), Australia’s unique higher education conduit. Founded to provide open access to units that allow individuals to undertake individual units or achieve qualifications from leading Australian universities, and supported by a federal government student loans scheme, OUA’s experience and future plans provide significant insight into the potential and pitfalls of the technological innovation in both higher education distance, and increasingly, on-campus, teaching and learning. The need for an ongoing emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and cooperation in an extraordinarily rapidly changing environment is highlighted.

Open Universities Australia

2015 ◽  
pp. 320-335
Author(s):  
Michael Crock ◽  
Janet Baker ◽  
Skye Turner-Walker
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Federal Government ◽  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Loans ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
History Of ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Future Plans

This chapter analyses the history of, and future directions for, higher education studies undertaken through Open Universities Australia (OUA), Australia's unique higher education conduit. Founded to provide open access to units that allow individuals to undertake individual units or achieve qualifications from leading Australian universities, and supported by a federal government student loans scheme, OUA's experience and future plans provide significant insight into the potential and pitfalls of the technological innovation in both higher education distance, and increasingly, on-campus, teaching and learning. The need for an ongoing emphasis on innovation, adaptability, and cooperation in an extraordinarily rapidly changing environment is highlighted.

Lebanese Army History and Development of Democracy

2019 ◽  
pp. 185-198
Author(s):  
Maroa N. Al Katheri ◽  
Philippe W. Zgheib
Keyword(s):  
Civil War ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Reference Book ◽  
National History ◽  
Lebanese Civil War ◽  
School History ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Books ◽  
History Book

Unlike most countries, Lebanon lacks a unified national history reference book. Indeed, there is a controversy regarding the use of a unified Lebanese national history book in middle and high school. Many argue against including the Lebanese civil war in the Lebanese school curriculum; although, teaching the Lebanese civil war in school history books can result in many social, political, and economic benefits. Adverse effects are contrasted with consociationalizing effects resulting from the absence of a Lebanese school history book on Lebanese society and history. Regardless of what politicians say, Lebanese younger generations are ready to study the history of their national army and its effects on promoting stability and democracy despite surrounding turmoil.

The Panama Canal: Waterway for the Twenty-First Century

2001 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerhard E. Kurz
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
First Century ◽  
Panama Canal ◽  
Ownership Transfer ◽  
Changing Trends ◽  
History Of ◽  
Canal Operation ◽  
Current Operation ◽  
Future Plans

This paper describes what is happening in Panama with regard to the Canal's current operation and future plans. Beginning with a history of the Canal's recent ownership transfer from the United States back to Panama, the paper continues by describing changing trends in the use of the Canal. A brief discussion of laws in place that prevent interruption of Canal operation, such as provisions against strikes, is also included. Other interesting specifics, such as the fact that usage of the Canal is increasing and so are the sizes of the ships using the Canal, are incorporated throughout the discussion. Future renovations look promising, and there is no reason to fear for the future of the Canal and its increasingly important role in this ever-changing world.

New Horizons

1989 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 188-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Norris
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Work Skills ◽  
Unemployed People ◽  
New Horizons ◽  
History Of ◽  
Future Plans

This paper describes the rationale for establishing a pre-work skills course for long-term unemployed people, who have a history of mental illness; discusses the course in detail, with data of the outcomes of three courses; and evaluates the course in general and future plans.

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