Papers by Dr. Teresa Welsh
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Feb 1, 2020
In any civilized country of the world, provision of learning facilities is the fundamental right ... more In any civilized country of the world, provision of learning facilities is the fundamental right of each individual in society. It is a clear fact that both are basic ingredients for development and social growth for every nation. The comparative assessment of information needs and seeking behavior of regular and distance university students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the basic theme of this study. Cross-sectional survey method was used for data collection. A self-designed questionnaire was distributed among four hundred respondents; three hundred and forty eight were received. To facilitate academic success, it is suggested that broad range of library services i.e. reference and referral services, critical thinking skills, formal and informal group instructions, identification of needed information skills, and effective and ethical use of intellectual and physical resources, should be provided to the students.
Journal of Information Management and Library Studies, 2020
The main objective of this study is to determine to what extent LIS (library and information scie... more The main objective of this study is to determine to what extent LIS (library and information science) professionals read, conduct, and apply relevant research by examining their research activities and attitudes. The members of the three major LIS professional organizations known as PLA (Pakistan Library Association), PLWO-KP (Pakistan Library Welfare Organization- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch), and PUCLA (Peshawar University Campus Librarians Association) were the targeted population for this study. The questionnaire was designed using a Google Survey form to collect data for the pilot and final study. Lack of understanding about research activities, non-availability of research journals, and non-applicability of research output in libraries by LIS professionals are the major findings of the study. Systematic research and evidence-based training, launching research journals, and consulting donor agencies for fundraising are key components that could be utilized to enhance Pakistan's research activities.
SLIS Connecting, Jul 1, 2018
Laura was part of a fellowship in 2017-2018 at the Florida Public Archaeology Network assessing p... more Laura was part of a fellowship in 2017-2018 at the Florida Public Archaeology Network assessing public outreach programs throughout Florida. This project focused on reaching the public with the message of cultural heritage. Assessed programs varied from museum children's programming to underwater preservation programs for dive masters. Before coming to USM, her last position was an academic library director at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. She served on the University System of Georgia Committee with other college directors for the state. Needs-Based Research is at the core of Laura's interest, along with collaborative research projects, as they offer opportunities for interdisciplinary discovery and impact. Her specific interests include cultural heritage, assessment in libraries, information literacy, and management in libraries.
SLIS Connecting refereed open-access e-journal, Volume 9, Issue 1 (Spring/Summer 2020
SLIS Connecting Volume 5, Issue 2 (Fall/Winter 2016
SLIS Connecting Volume 6, Issue 1 (Spring/Summer 2017
SLIS Connecting refereed open-access e-journal, Volume 8, Issue 2 (Fall/Winter 2019-20
The photographs of Ed Westcott, a civilian hired to document the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge, ... more The photographs of Ed Westcott, a civilian hired to document the Manhattan Project at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, are a valuable educational resource for school children as well as scholars. During the war years, Westcott was the official government documentarian of the construction and operation of Oak Ridge as well as photojournalist for the local newspaper. His photographs, which are a cultural and historical record of that unique time and place, have been published in numerous books on the history of the Manhattan Project. This study is based on historical documentation as well as a lecture by and interviews with Westcott.
The documentary film Paywall explains many of the challenges and issues that exist in the current... more The documentary film Paywall explains many of the challenges and issues that exist in the current publishing model, and it offers some possible alternatives to the current model. But how should universities respond? And what, if anything, does this mean for Southern Miss? Join us for a discussion with faculty and other university leaders to think about these and other questions raised by the Paywall film
In the spring of 2012, Dr. Creel and Dr. Welsh launched SLIS Connecting, an open access e-journal... more In the spring of 2012, Dr. Creel and Dr. Welsh launched SLIS Connecting, an open access e-journal initially designed to highlight news and updates about the School of Library and Information Science at Southern Miss as well as scholarly papers by faculty and students. In the years since, the journal has found a global audience that includes article submissions from international researchers. Join us as Dr. Creel and Dr. Welsh discuss the process of creating the journal and directing its development, as well as the role that open access has played in the journal’s success
SLIS Connecting, 2012
drive is scheduled to benefit residents of a Hattiesburg area nursing home. LISSA members plannin... more drive is scheduled to benefit residents of a Hattiesburg area nursing home. LISSA members planning to attend the Children's Book Festival can look forward to our annual gathering in April. LISSA still has a few "This is How I Roll" book truck T-shirts
Information Literacy in the Digital Age, 2010
"Classification, broadly defined, is the act of organizing the universe of knowledge into some sy... more "Classification, broadly defined, is the act of organizing the universe of knowledge into some systematic order. It has been considered the most fundamental activity of the human mind."-Cataloguing and Classification: An Introduction by Lois Mai Chan (1994) In addition to classical and popular literature (fiction), libraries contain non-fiction. Nonfiction by definition presents factual narratives about the world but how valid and reliable is the information presented? ..... That depends on the source. Research indicates that the greatest weakness related to information literacy is the inability of most people to judge information quality. By understanding the types of information sources and how they are related in the information cycle, one can become a more educated consumer of information.
Information Literacy in the Digital Age, 2010
Chapter 11. Financial Literacy "The number one problem in today's generation and economy is the l... more Chapter 11. Financial Literacy "The number one problem in today's generation and economy is the lack of financial literacy"-Alan Greenspan If you want to create wealth, it is imperative that you believe that you are at the steering wheel of life, especially your financial life"-T. Harv Eker What is financial literacy? Financial literacy was defined by a 2000 Fannie Mae Foundation report as "the ability to read, analyze, manage, and communicate about the personal financial conditions that affect material well-being. Financial literacy includes the ability to discern financial choices, discuss money and financial issues without (or despite) discomfort, plan for the future, and respond competently to life events that affect everyday financial decisions, including events in the general economy." 1 Financial Literacy Research and Statistics Every two years since 1997, Jump$tart Coalition of Washington, D.C. has been administering a national financial literacy survey to high school seniors. 2 Overall, the surveys have indicated a low level of financial literacy: on average, the students correctly answered only half of the questions on a basic personal finance and economics test. 3
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Papers by Dr. Teresa Welsh