Volume 5 (2009)
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Item Open Access The Application of Library Outreach Strategies in Archival Settings(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009) Barrett, Creighton; Cannon, Braden; O'Hare, LiamLibrarians and archivists in the Halifax Regional Municipality were surveyed using a series of online questionnaires in order to identify library outreach strategies that could potentially be used by archives. Participants were asked for their opinions about the planning, implementation, and evaluation of outreach programmes in which they had been involved. The responses indicated that many aspects of library outreach are applicable to archival settings. In particular, the authors recommend that existing outreach programmes be expanded through a more broadly-based approach, one that promotes information literacy, connects with youth and children, partners with the community, and engages with the public in a variety of settings outside the confines of the physical archive.Item Open Access Perceptions of Privacy and the Consequences of Apathy: Biometrics in the 21st Century(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009) van den Hoogen, SuzannePrivacy, long considered one of our most valuable rights, is at risk. Younger generations are increasingly becoming de-sensitized to the disclosure of their personal and confidential information. With little or no contemplation, this information is bartered in exchange for the conveniences and luxuries that today’s technologies offer. Moreover, recent developments in the field of biometrics have created unprecedented opportunities for organizations to observe, gather, and share our personal information. This paper explores the evolution of biometrics, the benefits and challenges of this technology, and the potential threat it poses to future generations.Item Open Access Protecting Personal Information Nova Scotia’s Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act and the USA Patriot Act(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009-01-01) Smith, NathanielThis paper looks at Nova Scotia's Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA), a piece of legislation that was specifically designed to protect Nova Scotia's citizens from having their personal information accessed by foreign governments. This is a direct reaction to new powers the United States government has given itself, through the USA Patriot Act, in collecting information to protect Americans from terrorism. The main thesis of my paper will be to determine whether this piece of legislation is an effective piece of public policy, asking the question: Does Nova Scotia, through PIIDPA, have the ability to protect Nova Scotians from having their personal information accessed by foreign governments? Using a policy framework designed by political scientists Paul Sabatier and Daniel Mazmanian (1980) to analyse policy effectiveness I will determine whether PIIDPA is an act that will effectively do what it was created to do, or whether it will face problems in achieving those goals.Item Open Access A Different Kind of Memory: Examining the Effect of Technology through the Ages(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009) Parker, RobinThe effect of new technologies on human memory is a subject of interest for educators, technology developers, and information specialists. However, such a preoccupation is not new to contemporary society. The current situation is examined by reflecting on the historical context of developments in technology and considering different perspectives on the significance of memory on personal and collective levels. This paper provides an overview of the contemporary understanding of how human memory functions as well as a discussion of the role of various types of memory in society.Item Open Access New Textual Formats: Reading online is re-wiring the human brain and changing how we process information(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009) Killian, LaraThe experience of reading online is different from reading the hard copy of a printed item. This is relevant to librarians and those in the information studies field who need to be aware that the way young people and future generations read and interact with text differs from that of previous generations, especially among individuals who have been immersed in electronic media from a young age. Emerging research shows that the brain of an individual who has been surrounded by digital media from a young age develops differently than the brain of an individual who does not have an extensive history of online participation. Patterns are also beginning to emerge regarding changing brain structure in "late adopters" of online reading -- those of pre-Net Generation age who are now immersing themselves in electronic text. Librarians, teachers, and others involved in managing access to digital text and promoting literacy should be aware of these trends in order to address them effectively in their work.Item Open Access Reference Analysis as an Aid in Collection Development: A Study of Master of Architecture Theses at Dalhousie University(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009) Dickinson, Kelly; Boyd, Bryanna; Gunningham, ReganLibrarians face difficult collection management decisions due to the proliferation of potential resources and the limited funding available to libraries. Reference analysis can act as a tool for selecting and de selecting materials because it provides insight into the materials that are selected by various user groups. This study analysed references in graduate architecture theses at Dalhousie University written between 2003 and 2006 to determine the format and age of materials used and the most frequently cited items. The study indicated that the average age of materials used was 18 years. It also showed that 65% of the items referenced were monographs, 17% were web-based materials and 10% were serials. This is contrary to other reference analyses, which found that journals are the most frequently used format. These findings suggest the need for further research into information literacy and interlibrary loan. To confirm this study additional reference analysis of Dalhousie architecture collections are necessary.Item Open Access Information Warfare: Doing Battle in the 21st Century(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009) Hewitt, OwenThis paper outlines Information Warfare as perceived by Western militaries. It maps out and defines Information Warfare as a multi-faceted strategy that relies on coherent and synchronized application of virtual and physical actions to achieve an objective. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of how all types of information need to be managed with regard to military force.Item Open Access E-government: The Canadian Experience(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2009) Fraser, CharmaineThe Canadian government was one of the first administrations to adapt to an online service delivery model and was distinguished early on as one of the most innovative in the development of its e-government tool. This article explores the Canadian government's experience with going online and utilizing an e-government tool to deliver government services. This paper will reflect on the birth and evolution of the e-government tool in the Canadian context and will also investigate the initial forecasts and promises made by the Government of Canada in terms of reducing costs of service delivery, increased accessibility for citizens, improved information retrieval, and security concerns of users, to determine what the Government of Canada's e-government initiative has accomplished.