A history of ALA policy on intellectual freedom : a supplement to The intellectual freedom manual, ninth edition / / compiled by the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association ; Trina Magi, editor ; Martin Garnar, assistant editor

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910461740803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chicago : , : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, , 2015
• ISBN: 0-8389-1351-2
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource
• Disciplina: 025.2/13
• Soggetti: Libraries - Censorship - United States; Intellectual freedom - United States; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Part I. Intellectual freedom and libraries -- ALA and intellectual freedom : a historical overview / Judith F. Krug and Candace D. Morgan ; updated by Barbara M. Jones -- Part II. Essays on the history of core intellectual freedom documents -- Library bill of rights -- History. Code of ethics of the American Library Association -- History. The freedom to read -- History. Libraries : an American value -- Part III. Essays on the history of interpretations, guidelines, and other statements -- History. Interpretations of The library bill of rights and Code of ethics of the American Library Association -- History. Access to digital information, services, and networks : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Access to library resources and services for minors : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Access to library resources and services regardless of sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Access to resources and services in the school library : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Advocating for intellectual freedom : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Challenged resources : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Copyright : an interpretation of ; The code of ethics -- History. Creating policy for your library : User behavior and library use (officially titled Guidelines for the development of policies and procedures regarding user behavior and library usage) -- History. Diversity in collection development : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Economic barriers to information access : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Evaluating library collections : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Exhibit spaces and bulletin boards : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Expurgation of library resources : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Guidelines for the development and implementation of policies, regulations, and procedures affecting access to library resources, services, and facilities -- History. How to respond to challenges and concerns about library resources -- History. Intellectual freedom principles for academic libraries : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Labeling and rating systems : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Library-initiated programs as a resource : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Meeting rooms : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Minors and internet activity : an interpretation of The library bill of right -- History. Policy on governmental intimidation -- History. Prisoners' right to read : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Privacy : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. Resolution on the retention of library usage records -- History. Resolution on workplace speech -- History. Restricted access to library materials : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. RFID in libraries : privacy and confidentiality guidelines -- History. Services to persons with disabilities : an interpretation of The library bill of rights -- History. The universal right to free expression : an interpretation of The library bill of rights.
• Sommario/riassunto: Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA's commitment to fighting censorship.

Climate change adaptations in dryland agriculture in semi-arid areas / / Xavier Poshiwa, G. Ravindra Chary, editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910743256303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Singapore : , : Springer, , [2022]; ©2022
• ISBN: 981-16-7861-8; 981-16-7860-X
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (359 pages)
• Disciplina: 630.9154
• Soggetti: Arid regions agriculture; Crops and climate
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Contents -- Climate Change Adaptations in Dryland Agriculture -- Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture: Experiences from India -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Examining the Potential Impacts of Agro-Meteorology Initiatives for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in Bhutan -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Climate of Bhutan -- Climate Scenario, Trends and Projections -- Climate Risk and Vulnerabilities of the Agriculture Sector -- Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives -- Agrometeorology Program -- National Climate Outlook Fora -- Early Warning Information -- Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) -- Capacity Development -- Institutional Arrangement -- National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology -- Department of Agriculture -- Conclusions -- References -- Climate Change Mitigation: In Situ Management Methods of Indigenous Fruit Trees in Chivi Communal Area, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- The Effect of Temperature and Rainfall Changes on Biophysical and Socio-Economic Status of People in Northern Jordan Valley Drylands, Palestine -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Results ; and Discussion -- Socio-Economic Characteristics -- Biophysical Characteristics -- Principle Component Analysis (PCA) -- Correlation -- Variation Between the Sites -- Vulnerability to Climate Change -- Conclusions -- References -- An Assessment of Meteorological Drought Variability in Representative Areas of Rajasthan -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Inter Seasonal Variability and Trends.; Inter Annual Variability and Trends -- Drought Analysis Using SPI -- Impact of Drought on Crop Yield -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for Future Research -- References -- Building Resilience to Climate Change: A Case Study of Female Headed Households in Arid Region of Buhera District, Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Study Approach and Design -- Ethical Considerations -- Results and Discussion -- Adoption of New Farming Practices -- Reliance on External Support -- Conclusion -- References -- Halophytes of Semi-Arid Areas: Resources for Mitigation of Climate Change -- Introduction -- Effect of Soil Salinity on Plants -- Mechanisms of Salt Tolerance in Halophytes -- Halophytes of Gujarat Coastal Area -- Halophyte for Amelioration of Saline Soil -- Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria from Halophytes -- Stress Tolerant Genes from Halophytes -- Conclusions -- References -- Selection of Resilient Crop Species for Cultivation Under Projected Climate Change -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site and Species Selection -- Germination Experiment and Statistical Analysis -- Mechanistic Model and Climatic Parameters -- Results -- Discussion -- Species Vulnerability -- Spatial Vulnerability -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Scientific Name, Common Name, Seed Variety and Source of the Selected Species -- Appendix 2: Station Number, Site Name and Past Years of Climate Data (Tmax, Tmin, Rmean and Solar Radiation) Accessed for Three Sites -- References -- Livestock Based Production Systems for Climate Adaptation in Dryland Areas -- Introduction -- Impact of Climate Change on Livestock Production Systems -- Adaptation Strategies for Optimum Production from Livestock-Based Systems -- Scope and Prospects of the Livestock Based Production Systems -- Types of Livestock Based Production Systems and Domain Areas.; Crop-Livestock Integrated Farming System -- Crop-Livestock-Poultry Integrated Farming System -- Crop-Livestock-Poultry-Fishery Integrated Farming System -- Silvo-pastoral Systems -- Horti-pastoral Systems -- Management Alterations Needed to Combat Climate Change Impacts on Livestock Production Systems in Drylands -- Pre-requisites or Support Systems for Livestock-Based Production Systems in Drylands -- Probable Scenario in the Next 15-20 Years with the Livestock Based Production Systems -- Conclusions -- References -- Research and Development in Dryland Agriculture -- Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) for Weed Management -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Preparations of Leaf Extracts -- Experimental Design -- Weed Germination and Seedling Growth -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Effect of Sunflower Crude Aqueous Leaf Extracts on Mean % Germination on 7 DAS -- Effect of Sunflower Crude Leaf Extract on Mean Plumule Length of Black Jack Seedlings 7 DAS -- Effect of Sunflower Crude Leaf Aqueous Extracts on Mean Radicle Length of Black Jack Seedlings on 7 DAS -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Food Systems in Dryland Communities: Challenges and Opportunities in Gutu District, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- The Study Site -- Materials and Methods -- Data Collection -- Sampling Design -- Data Analysis ; -- Results -- Crop Food Systems -- Livestock Food Systems -- Cross Cutting Issues Influencing Crop and Livestock Food Systems in Gutu -- Gutu Food Security Situation -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Potential of In-Field Rainwater Harvesting to Improve Resilience of Dryland Cropping in Smallholder Farms of Zimbabwe: A Review -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Rainwater Harvesting Strategies Promoted in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) -- Tied Ridges.; Tumbuzika -- Zai Pits -- Benefits of In-Field Rainwater Harvesting -- Farmer Adoption and Knowledge of Rainwater Harvesting Strategies -- Conclusions -- References -- Developing Pathways for Sustainable Agricultural Development in Zimbabwe by 2030 -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Drylands in Zimbabwe: Impacts of Climate and Climate Change Adaptation -- Current Farming Systems -- Sensitivity to Climate Change Impacts -- Benefits to Adaptation -- Agricultural Development Pathways -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Development Pathwaysand Trade-Offs to Support Climate Change Initiatives and Action -- Lessons from Using Development Pathways for Informing Adaptation Decisions -- Priorities for Policy Support -- Upscaling Using Agro-Similarity Approaches -- References -- Role of Soil Survey and Soil Testing for Agricultural Development in Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results -- Need for More Soil Surveys -- Cases of Soil Fertility and Other Soils Related Problems Identified in Different Areas -- Discussion -- Way Foward -- Conclusion -- References -- Potential Blue Zone Status of the Dryland Area of Buhera District in Zimbabwe: Development of a Hypothesis -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Climate Change Adaptability -- Traditional Grains and Legume Cultivation -- The Use of Green Leafy Vegetables -- Water Conservation Systems -- Bioprocessing -- The Use of Traditional Fruits -- Potential Blue Zone Status -- Methodology -- The Hypothesis -- Discussion -- References -- Optimizing Productivity in Semi-Arid Dryland Agriculture for Developing Countries: Insights from Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Objectives -- Methods -- The Zimbabwean Context -- Key Technological Issues in Dryland Agriculture -- Focus on Screening Early Maturing Crops -- Technologies to Reduce Evaporation Loss -- Techniques to Reduce Transpiration Losses.; Livestock Management Challenges in Drylands -- Water Productivity -- Ways to Improve Water Productivity in Dryland Regions -- Processes for Promoting Innovations -- References -- Land Use Systems and Soil Quality Indicators in a Fersiallitic (5e) Soil at Matopos Research Farm in Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Experimental Description -- Procedure for Soil Preparation -- Results -- Soil Physical Properties -- Soil Chemical and Exchangeable Properties -- Discussion -- Land Use Systems Influence Soil Characteristics -- Land Use Systems and Soil Quality Indicators -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- The Effect of Ridging and Phosphorus Application on Neorautanenia Brachypus (Harms) Vegetative Growth and Tuber Development -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Description of the Site -- Land Preparation and Planting -- Data Collection -- Statistical Analysis -- Results -- Tuber Establishment and Development -- The Effect of Ridging and Phosphorus Application on Tuber Initiation Distance -- The Effect of Ridging and Phosphorus Application on Tuber Weight -- Discussion -- Benefits of Ridging and P Application During the Establishment of Neorautanenia Brachypus -- Tuber Development Attributes of Neorautanenia Brachypus -- Conclusions -- References -- Effects of Different Seed Pre-treatments on Enhancing Germination of Selected ; Indigenous Plant Species in Chivi District, Masvingo, Zimbabwe -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Seed Collection and Viability Test -- Experimental Design -- Data Collection and Analysis -- Results -- Viability Test -- Comparison of Germination Characteristics of V. payos and A. garckeana -- Effects of Pre-treatments on Germination Characteristics -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References.; Impact of Mobile Night Kraals on Soil PH in Crop Fields-A Pilot Study.