scholarly journals Information-Seeking Behavior of Multicultural Students: A Case Study at San Jose State University

1997 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 348-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengxiong Liu ◽  
Bernice Redfern
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
State University ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Multicultural Students ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
San Jose State University ◽  
First Time

In 1995 a survey was conducted on the campus of San Jose State University where, for the first time, so-called minorities made up 50.7 percent of the total student population. Asian students compose the largest group among other ethnic groups. The study shows that students who use English as their primary language are usually more successful in using the library than those who use English as a second language. Length of stay in the United States also affects how often students use the library, as well as their behavior in asking reference questions. The survey found that Asian students are hindered by a fear of asking stupid questions, a belief that their English is not good enough, an inability to understand answers well, and a lack of familiarity with the library reference desk.

JAPANTOWN PREPARED AND ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES: CAMPUS-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

2021 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Cheryl Cowan ◽  
Kalyn Mumma ◽  
Johnny Nguyen ◽  
A.J. Faas
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Organizational Studies ◽  
State University ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
Community Based Organization ◽  
San Jose State University

Abstract Universities and community-based organizations partner to provide benefits to students and to communities where universities are situated. We examine the core elements of a successful partnership in a case study of an ongoing collaboration between San José State University (SJSU) and Japantown Prepared, a community-based organization whose mission is to advance disaster preparedness at the household and community level within San José, California’s, historic Japantown. We demonstrate these core elements of success through a discussion of the development and execution of several projects designed to build capacity within Japantown Prepared and provide real-world experience for Organizational Studies students at SJSU. We conclude that the relationship between SJSU and Japantown Prepared meets the core elements of a successful partnership and provide further suggestions for its continued success.

Technology Competencies

2013 ◽  
pp. 213-221
Author(s):  
Lili Luo
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Online Information ◽  
State University ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
San Jose ◽  
New Students ◽  
San Jose State University ◽  
To Receive

This chapter presents a case study on how incoming students are prepared to be technologically competent at the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. A one credit hour, self-paced course is offered that covers online instructional technologies students will be using to receive their education, helpful online information resources for their coursework, and skills that are essential to being able to learn in an online educational environment. Students were positive about the value of the course and considered it important to their success in the program. The peer mentors participating in the course were also positive about their role in helping new students receive this preparation. I am grateful to Debbie Faires and Emily Weak for their help in completing this work. Note: Transcriptions of students’ comments are entered verbatim.

scholarly journals Academic Subject Guides: A Case Study of Use at San José State University

2007 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon M. Staley
Keyword(s):  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
State University ◽  
Mass Communications ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Academic Subject ◽  
San Jose State University

Subject guides are lists of resources created to assist students with their research needs. While academic librarians ascribe great importance to subject guide development, it is difficult to tell whether students find them useful. A review of the literature reveals a lack of user-centered data in this area. This study investigates students’ use of subject guides in three areas of study—Nursing, Journalism & Mass Communications, and Organization & Management. Results indicate that students who have received library instruction tend to use subject guides more frequently and find them useful.

scholarly journals Structure May Be Key to Incorporating Library School Interns in Academic Library Environments

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Heather R. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
The United States ◽  
State University ◽  
San Jose ◽  
San Jose State University ◽  
Development Objectives

Objective – To evaluate the effectiveness of the San Jose State University Library internship program. Design – Focus group; single point in time; qualitative design. Setting – Large academic library in the United States of America. Subjects – Nine former interns of the San Jose State University (SJSU) Library. Methods - Nine former interns of the SJSU Library internship program participated in a single 90-minute session. No inducements for participation were offered. A moderator asked a series of 10 questions designed to gather feedback in three areas: 1) “the internship as part of the Masters program,” 2) “the internship’s role in the realization of personal objectives and professional development,” and 3) “the experience of working in team based activities.” A digital voice recorder captured the participants’ responses, allowing for detailed analysis of the responses after the session. Main Results – The interns deemed their overall experience successful, as all indicated they achieved their professional development objectives for the internship. However, the interns also indicated their experience could have been improved by the appointment of a single dedicated coordinator for recruitment and oversight, as well as more feedback on the quality of their work, especially for course-related instruction. Conclusion – The SJSU Library determined that the internship program was advantageous to both the Library and the interns. All of the interns who participated in the focus group achieved their profession development objectives for the internship. Additionally, the Library received valuable feedback for improving the program. Suggestions included appointing a dedicated internship coordinator, allowing interns more of an opportunity to choose their projects, and ensuring that interns are offered frequent feedback about the quality of their work.

scholarly journals Breast-feeding: knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate nutrition majors

1997 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erly Catarina Moura ◽  
Bárbara Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
The United States ◽  
State University ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Breast Feed ◽  
San Jose State University

A sample of, forty-five undergraduate nutrition majors from San Jose State University (SJSU) in the United States and forty-six from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas) in Brazil completed a 9uestionnaire elaborated to compare their' breast feeding experience, knowledge and attitudes. Results showed that 44.4% of SJSU and 80.4% of PUC-Campinas .students had been breast-fed (p=0.01). Although students intended to breast-feed, both groups had a negative attitude toward breast-feeding in public: SJSU students (56.8%) felt social pressures to not breast=feed in public, and PUC-Campinas students (54.3%) expressed personal constraint. SJSU students emphasized convenience, and PUC-Campinas students mentioned, immunological factors as advantages of breast-feeding. PUC-Campinas students considered protection as an advantage of formula, feeding. Concerning causal factors for breast feeding failure, SJSU students cited negative social pressure and biological problems, and PUC-Campinas students mentioned, lack of information. In conclusion, it is necessary to improve the curricula, if we expect future nutrition professionals to have adequate knowledge to promote and choose breast feeding successfully.

scholarly journals Teaching U.S.–Mexico Relations to Dreamers in the Time of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 6-13
Author(s):  
Angela Cecilia Espinosa
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
College Students ◽  
Presidential Election ◽  
The United States ◽  
State University ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Shared Experience ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Political Events ◽  
San Jose State University

This article reflects upon the shared experience of learning and teaching among a community of Dreamers at San Jose State University in fall 2020. The triple whammy of the COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd, and the 2020 presidential election created a semester like no other for college students. Our class acquired a deeper understanding of the historical and political events that brought us to the United States as inhabitants of the California borderlands as we watched the events of 2020 unfold.

Music, Musicians, and Information Seeking Behavior: A Case Study on a Community Concert Band

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros A. Kostagiolas ◽  
Charilaos Lavranos ◽  
Nikolaos Korfiatis ◽  
Joseph Papadatos
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Concert Band ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals ELECTION INFORMATION CAMPAIGN AND THE PERCEPTION OF CAMPAIGN PROPS IN THE BEGINNER ELECTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harisman Harisman ◽  
Guntur Freddy Prisanto ◽  
Niken Febrina Ernungtyas
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Information Source ◽  
General Election ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Search For Information ◽  
First Time ◽  
Massive Information

The 2019 simultaneous general election formed discourse in society with massive information seeking, rapid information dissemination and discussions related to the general election. Before the election starts, every candidate has the opportunity to campaign. The campaign is an opportunity that is always given to pairs of presidential and legislative candidates. This study aims to describe the search for information about elections by first-time voters and their perceptions regarding campaign props. This study uses a qualitative approach using a case study strategy. The data collection technique used in-depth interviews with four first-time voters who live in Depok, West Java. Based on the results of coding and thematic analysis that has been carried out, there are four main themes that have emerged regarding the search for election information among first-time voters. The four main themes are political engagement, banners as campaign props, social media and information seeking. This study concludes that early voters use social media and campaign props as information source for the election decision.

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