Browsing Faculty of Management by Issue Date
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The size distribution of probate wealthholdings in Nova Scotia in the late 19th century
(University of New Brunswick, Dept. of History, 1988-Fall )No abstract available. -
Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), ventral view of individual G3192
(OBIS Canada, 1994-09) -
Using GIS for Spatial and Temporal Analysis in Print Culture Studies: Some Opportunities and Challenges
(Duke University Press, 2000)Examines the issues involved in employing a viewpoint that geography impacts research. Idea in the history of print culture; Interest in the study of print culture; Use of quantitative data by historians of print culture; ... -
Grey Literature in the Life of GESAMP, an International Marine Scientific Advisory Body
(Springer, 2004)GESAMP (Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection), an international marine scientific advisory group sponsored by several UN bodies, has published significant reports on marine ... -
Talking Through the Keys
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2005)New technologies such as e-mail and instant messaging predispose themselves to a less formal style of writing than traditional letter-writing; however, thoughtful communication is still possible through these mediums. -
Geospatial Information Management: Spatial is Still Special
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2005)This paper focuses on the interface between human information constructs and spatial decision making. Information policies associated with geospatial information are at the crux of any further development of infrastructures ... -
The Spirit of Radio
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2005)As a source of information, local radio transcends the conveyance of explicit knowledge about a community and provides a tacit knowledge of the character of a community and a person's place within it. The speed and pattern ... -
Editorial: Dalhousie Journal of Information & Management
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Biodiversity considerations in conservation system planning: Map-based approach for Nova Scotia, Canada
(The Society, 2005)No abstract available. -
Archives Users in the Digital Era: A Review of Current Research Trends
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2005)Increasingly, archivists are recognizing that their mission involves not just the acquisition, description and preservation of archival material, but also the provision of effective access to that material for members of ... -
Biodiversity considerations in conservation system planning: Map-based approach for Nova Scotia, Canada
(2005-12)Biodiversity considerations in conservation system planning include three main criteria: representation, special elements, and focal species. A GIS-based approach utilizing simple models was used to assess existing biophysical ... -
Write While You Search: Ambient Searching of a Digital Library in the Context of Writing
(2006)We consider ideas for a tighter integration of searching a digital library while writing a paper. A prototype system based on web services is described which allows us to explore the design space of ambient search tools ... -
Submit or Resist: Google, is There a Third Way?
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2006)This article explores the impact that Google is having on the library profession. Google is enticing users away from their local libraries with its siren song of easy use and ?good enough? results, and librarians are ... -
South African Public Libraries After Apartheid
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2006)One of the challenges a postcolonial society has to face is reconciliation, the righting of wrongs and forgiveness. In South Africa, this includes the integration of all ethnic groups into every part of society. Public ... -
Public Libraries as Aids to Sense Making in Urban Aboriginal Populations
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2006)Aboriginal peoples in Canada increasingly reside in areas outside of their designated reserve lands, with large numbers living in many of the country's Census Metropolitan Areas. This paper discusses the potential for ... -
Adaptive Technologies for Individuals with Visual Impairments: Scholarly and Consumer Perspectives
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2006)Adaptive technologies allow people with visual impairments to access information, but problems surrounding access and availability to these technologies exist. Scholarly literature and reports by organizations, such as the ... -
Editorial: Diverse Populations
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2006)DJIM's Co-Chair and Editorial Chair introduce the journal's second volume, and the theme of "diverse populations." -
Divorce laws and the structure of the American family
(UNIV CHICAGO PRESS, 2006-01)This paper investigates the impact of no-fault divorce laws on marriage and divorce in the United States. I propose a theory that captures the key stylized facts of the rising then declining divorce rates and the apparent ... -
Web APIs: A Step towards Greater Mobility of User-Created Data across Social Networking Websites and Their Implications for Research in Information Behavior
(2007)As Internet users are joining more online communities such as Facebook and MySpace, they are also becoming more prolific content creators. But unfortunately, the task of managing and exchanging content between their ... -
When Numbers Alone Are Not Enough: Applications of Qualitative Methodologies
(Canadian Library Association, 2007)