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Crawford, Chelsi; Grossman, Julie; Warren, Sarah T.; Cubbage, Fred – Journal of Extension, 2015
This article reports on a study to determine which information sources organic growers use to inform farming practices by conducting in-depth semi-structured interviews with 23 organic farmers across 17 North Carolina counties. Effective information sources included: networking, agricultural organizations, universities, conferences, Extension, Web…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Farm Management, Agricultural Education, Semi Structured Interviews
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White, Jennifer L.; Malesky, L. Alvin, Jr. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2009
This study examined childcare providers' usage of the North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry. One hundred twenty three childcare providers in 76 counties in North Carolina were surveyed via telephone interview about their utilization of the registry Web site. Responses revealed that most providers knew about the registry…
Descriptors: Internet, Child Care, Child Caregivers, Telephone Surveys
Reed, Lori; Signorelli, Paul – ALA Editions, 2011
The best kind of learning is that which never ends--and a culture of training means that staff will be more flexible and responsive to new ideas and strategies, imperative in today's libraries. In this practical resource, leading workplace trainers Reed and Signorelli offer guidance on improving the effectiveness of training programs. Their book…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Library Personnel, Public Libraries, Library Services
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Spivey, William – North Carolina Libraries, 1997
Discusses the current situation in North Carolina depository libraries' providing access to government information on the Internet. Focuses on Documents home page development and notes the importance of identifying an audience and what the organization has to offer; the next step is to look for and evaluate links. Discusses design issues and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Depository Libraries, Design Requirements, Government Publications
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Kolenbrander, Nancy; Reida, Linda – North Carolina Libraries, 1997
Provides high school librarians with information about federal Web sites--those which support the North Carolina high school curriculum--for providing information to teachers and students. Specific attention is given to sites with lesson plans and learning activities. Provides addresses and descriptions of 21 sites in the categories of education,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Curriculum, Educational Resources, Federal Government
Abouserie, Hossam Eldin Mohamed Refaat – Online Submission, 2005
The purpose of this study was to explore and investigate the ways faculty at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina, obtain information to support their teaching tasks. Information and Library Science faculty at the University of North Carolina were chosen as the population for this study. The study…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Search Engines, Directories, Information Sources