http://hdl.handle.net/10540/123429 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:48:49 GMT 2013-05-20T00:48:49Z http://hdl.handle.net/10540/288687 Title: The spiritual value of ecosystem services: an initial Christian exploration. Authors: Cooper, Nigel Abstract: An analysis of conceptualisations of spiritual value in the ecosystem services literature and of nature in Christian, biblical thought. Plus suggestions on how Christian approaches to decision-making could contribute to this field. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10540/288687 2009-02-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10540/274554 Title: Qualitative interpretative categorisation for efficient data analysis in a mixed methods information behaviour study Authors: Stokes, Peter; Urquhart, Christine Abstract: Introduction. This paper discusses the development of qualitative interpretative categorisation, a method of data analysis suitable for mixed methods information behaviour research. Method. The data analysis approach draws mainly on the work of Burnard, Sandelowski, and Miles and Huberman. The qualitative data was gathered from interviews (n=11) with nursing students at one site in the UK. Analysis. A start list of categories (from the research questions, and the quantitative findings) was modified through data reduction and clustering, with dendrograms used for data display and further interrogation of the data. Results. Of the seven initial categories, one was removed and another added. The title of one category was changed to reflect its new meaning. All categories were fully redefined. Conclusions. The method proposed offers a systematic approach to integrating qualitative data into a predominately quantitative mixed methods study. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10540/274554 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10540/233111 Title: A Reading Strategy for a UK university: Reviewing the literature on reading, literacy and libraries, with particular regard to the HE sector Authors: Garfield, Diana Abstract: This paper represents a starting point in an information literacy research project by academic librarians in a UK university. The research project explores ways of enabling and encouraging quality student reading through the development of a University Reading Strategy, a set of best-practice ideas and guidelines drawn from discussions with academics, support staff and librarians. The purpose of the paper is to review current issues around reading, particularly in the HE sector, in contemporary literature. The literature review is intended to provide a backdrop for the research project, giving benchmark information against which the developing Reading Strategy may be considered. The literature review considers the UK Government’s current agenda for enhancing skills levels throughout the adult population. Economic and social challenges to traditional understandings of autonomous learning in HE are reflected in changes in learning and reading styles, and in the changing use of academic libraries. Alongside this the digital environment, within which most young people are comfortable and competent, continues to change reading habits and demand different information seeking skills. Public and academic libraries have to find ways to survive and grow in the new Web 2.0 world. Academic learning through new modes of reading has to be increasingly recognised. In spite of these changes the printed book remains a key element in academic library services. Students continue to demand print texts and the textbook market appears to be thriving. This literature review suggests that traditional reading skills remain at the heart of university education, but that new modes and media for reading can be used creatively to enhance student learning. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10540/233111 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10540/227791 Title: Supporting both learning and research in a UK post-1992 university library: a case study Authors: Wakeham, Maurice; Garfield, Diana Abstract: Nationally, there has been debate on the role of research within higher education and increased interest in the teaching/research nexus. A team of Academic Liaison Librarians at Anglia Polytechnic University was awarded funding to investigate the extent to which learning resources overlap with research resources, whether researcher/teachers encourage their students to use the resources they use themselves and how far electronic resources have affected the relationship between learning and research materials. Semistructured interviews were carried out with 21 academics who are both teachers and researchers. They proved to be committed to using research in their teaching. Students were encouraged to engage with research through the recommendation of resources, seminar discussion, and researchers’ own work for reading and illustrating methodologies. Respondents claimed to be making significant use of the APU library website, online databases and journals. The majority of them were also recommending the same resources to their students. Convenience, speed and variety of information sources were quoted as some of the advantages of the new e-environment. A loss of a relationship with librarians and with the physical library was cited as an example of negative effects of the electronic resource environment. Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10540/227791 2005-12-01T00:00:00Z