“Use” in the Literature of Library and Information Science: A Concept Analysis and Typology
Rachel A. Fleming‐May · E-LIS Repository (University of Naples Federico II) · 2008
Council for this award. I have been fortunate to have an exceptional doctoral program and dissertation committee. Dr. Claire Major very generously agreed to serve in spite of having a more than challenging number of advisees in her home department. Dr. Gary Copeland’s enthusiasm for bringing the “IS ” into “CC&IS ” has provided considerable encouragement over the past several years, and Dr. Aversa has been a booster both at UA and in the larger LIS community. Dr. Tonyia Tidline’s contributions far exceeded her role as a committee member. Her knowledge of qualitative research theory and method has been particularly valuable, as have her kindness, support, friendship, and generosity. Although Ms. Jill E. Grogg supported my efforts in countless ways, I would like to make special recognition of her role in reducing my literature search by several months. She and Dr. Jeff Weddle have also provided much-needed logistical and personal support over the past several years; for this, I am grateful. Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo has been a