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  • LibQUAL+TM at the University of Lethbridge: final report and recommendations 
    Jacobs, Leona; Greidanus, Shareen (University of Lethbridge LibraryLibraryUniversity of Lethbridge, 2005-10)
    In 2005, the University of Lethbridge Library participated in the Spring 2005 “run” of the LibQUAL+™ survey developed by the Association of Research Libraries. 829 members of the University community responded to the ...
  • Library Councils in Canadian Academic Libraries: A summary of responses 
    Jacobs, Leona (2008-02-07)
    In November 2007,Canadian academic librarians were surveyed via CACUL-L and CAUTLib regarding their experiences with and advice regarding library councils (or similar bodies) within their respective academic libraries. ...
  • Library online catalog: an exploration of two potential ameliorations 
    Graham, Rumi Y. (American Library AssociationArts and ScienceLibraryUniversity of Lethbridge, 2004-01)
    This paper describes a study that explored ways in which users’ subject-searching problems in a local online catalog might be reduced. On a weekly basis, the author reviewed catalog transaction logs to identify topics of ...
  • Life After Sport: Athletic Career Transition and Transferable Skills 
    Bernes, Kerry B.; McKnight, K. M.; Gunn, Thelma; Chorney, D.; Orr, David Thomas; Bardick, Angela D. (EducationUniversity of Lethbridge, 2009)
    Athletes transitioning out of sport are faced with many obstacles. Well-trained counselors have the appropriate skills to assist athletes through athletic career transition. An examination of the literature focused on ...
  • A life and death matter : evaluation of a training program for emergency medical services providers 
    Herbert-Pemberton, Carol; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2002Management, 2002)
    The effectiveness of a legislated training program for emergency medical services (EMS) practitioners in Southern Alberta was evaluated in three communities. The theoretical guide for the research was the Kirkpatrick ...
  • Life writing as truth-telling : a reflection of one teacher's practice 
    Adserballe, Connie L; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2012Education, 2012)
    THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED AT THE REQUEST OF THE AUTHOR. This graduate project, Life Writing as Truth-Telling: A Reflection of One Teacher’s Practice researches the author’s own teaching practice using narrative inquiry ...
  • Lifelines : an ethnographic study of identification processes and discursive practices in mutual aid groups 
    Bell, Brenda Jean; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Arts and Science, 1999Arts and ScienceDepartment of Sociology, 1999)
    This thesis research is an ethnographic account of how identity and a sense of community are discursively constructed and managed among participants in mutual aid groups. Research findings are based upon interview and ...
  • Lifespan psychomotor behaviour profiles of multigenerational prenatal stress and artificial food dye effects in rats 
    Erickson, Zachary T.; Falkenberg, Erin A.; Metz, Gerlinde A. S. (Public Library of ScienceArts and ScienceDepartment of NeuroscienceUniversity of Lethbridge, 2014)
    The consumption of artificial food dye (AFD) during childhood and adolescence has been linked to behavioural changes, such as hyperactivity. It is possible that the vulnerability to AFDs is modified by prenatal stress. ...
  • Lifetime stress cumulatively programs brain transcriptome and impedes stroke recovery: benefit of sensory stimulation 
    Zucchi, Fabiola C. R.; Yao, Youli; Ilnytskyy, Yaroslav; Robbins, Jerrah C.; Soltanpour, Nasrin; Kovalchuk, Igor; Kovalchuk, Olga; Metz, Gerlinde A. S. (Public Library of ScienceArts and ScienceDepartment of Biological SciencesDepartment of NeuroscienceUniversity of LethbridgeUniversity of Mato Grosso State, 2014)
    Prenatal stress (PS) represents a critical variable affecting lifetime health trajectories, metabolic and vascular functions. Beneficial experiences may attenuate the effects of PS and its programming of health outcomes ...
  • Lifework : learning and teaching through drama : a culminating creative project 
    Wright, F. Michael; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1994Education, 1994)
    Learning and teaching through drama is the focus of this research. The first half of the project focuses on an interpretation of the students' experience. Being in a drama class is unlike being in other classes in school ...
  • Like lemmings over a cliff : a study of Alberta physician burnout 
    Goodfellow, Renee L; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Management (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Management, 2002Management, 2002)
    The prevalence and severity of physician burnout in Alberta was investigated. A total of 1161 out of 6584 (17.6%) practicing physicians, retired physicians, residents, and medical students responded to the survey either ...
  • Limited geographic genetic structure detected in a widespread Palearctic corvid, Nucifraga caryocatactes 
    Dohms, Kimberly M.; Burg, Theresa M. (Peer J, LtdArts and ScienceDepartment of Biological SciencesUniversity of Lethbridge, 2014)
    The Eurasian or spotted nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes) is a widespread resident corvid found throughout the Palearctic fromCentral Europe to Japan. Characterized by periodic bouts of irruptive dispersal in search ...
  • Limitless : teaching and learning inclusive community dance creation and performance 
    Makoloski, Corey; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of EducationEducation, 2016)
    It’s not ability that’s the limiting factor for an inclusive community - it’s opportunity. Through the project Limitless, I looked at pedagogical practices implemented during the creation of three dance pieces, which ...
  • Linking gambling and trauma: a phenomenological hermeneutic case study using Almaas' transformation of narcissism approach 
    Nixon, Gary; Solowoniuk, Jason; Boni, Lauren Julia; Grant Kalischuk, Ruth (SpringerHealth SciencesUniversity of Lethbridge, 2013)
    The purpose of this article is to examine the phenomenon of pathological gambling and addiction from the perspective of writer and teacher A.H Almaas. By drawing on his Diamond Mind approach we trace the origin of addictive ...
  • "Lipstick and leather" : recontextualizations of glam metal's style and signification 
    Kummer, Jenna; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of SociologyArts and ScienceDepartment of Sociology, 2016)
    Drawing from the methodologies of critical discourse and semiotic analysis, this study situates the recent return of glam metal style to reality television shows and commercial advertising in broader social practices by ...
  • Literacy as a way of knowing : a collection of stories of writing from home 
    Heavy Shield, Hali; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2012Education, 2012)
    This research project explores the interconnectivity of identity (self), relations (family), and place (community) literacy. Through narrative writing, I sought to discover what those connections were and how they are ...
  • The literacy of empathy : building a culture of care in classrooms 
    Ballem, Aften; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, c2012Education, 2012)
    This study explores students’ capacity to develop a literacy of empathy, which contributes to a caring classroom culture. The primary goal of the work has been to instill the capacity for care in children, the capability ...
  • Literature review and manual : animal-assisted therapy 
    Cole, Mary; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2009Education, 2009)
    In this paper research of animals in therapy is reviewed and then used to inform a manual on the topic. A history of the field, a discussion of terminology, and a summary of therapies utilizing animals prefaces the review. ...
  • Literature-as-lived in practice : young children's sense of voice 
    Pletz, Janet; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2008Education, 2008)
    This study, situated in classroom practice and grounded in pedagogic wakefulness (Clandinin and Connelly, 2000), explores the nature of young children’s sense of voice as indicated through sustained interactions and ...
  • Lithium complexes of ketoimines and novel alkynyl imines and diimines : discoveries in the attempted synthesis of PACNAC 
    Gietz, Twyla Mae; University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science (Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, c2010Arts and ScienceDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 2010)
    Two different methodologies were used to attempt the synthesis of a novel P‐N ligand, denoted as PACNAC for the similarity to the analogous NACNAC and ACAC ligands. Although the synthesis of PACNAC was not successful, ...