BIO-BIBLIOGRAPHY OF (AS) Benefactors (AS) OF THE COUNTRY AND CITIZENS (AS) 1847-2008 HONOR

Today's society called information society, grows rapidly and undergoes changes in the sources of information under the Information Technology and Communication ("tics"), in this situation it is necessary to develop tools or reference sources that allow the (to) user (a) the accessibility and use of information. It systematized information on the Meritorious Citizen of the Fatherland and Honor that is Costa Rica, since 1847 to 2008, due to its contribution to culture, science, recreation, among others. The overall objective of this research was to make a work print and digital reference, which will collect each of the biographies and works written by (as) Benefactors (as) of the country and citizens (as) of Honor and to facilitate access to information and strengthen outreach conducted by the Library "Victor Manuel Sanabria Martínez" of the Legislature, through its publications, exhibitions and related activities, to publicize its documentary. The variables used for this investigation were:-sources (primary and secondary), Organization of information - tools in various documentation centers and libraries. This was carried out a questionnaire, which was structured in the Excel program, aimed at (as) directors (as) or officers (as) in different libraries and documentation centers, and visits to selected sites for search and selection information. It is important to spread this final graduation in different public and school libraries in the country, since history and culture rescues national, who gave identity to the Costa Rican people. The systematization made by a thematic CD-ROM, provide accessibility to all (as) the (as) citizens (as) who access the Internet through the website of the Legislative Assembly Library and other state institutions wishing through a hyperlink on your "web", to refer the same.

El Manejo de Personal como Prioridad Administrativa en la Biblioteca Universitaria del Futuro

Los directores de bibliotecas universitarias se enfrentan al problema estratégico de decidir cómo serán las bibliotecas universitarias en los próximos 10 años, y qué acciones deberán tomarse en los próximos cinco años si se quiere lograr ese futuro.Ha empezado a darse un cambio en el crecimiento rápido de la tecnología informativa, el acceso electrónico a la información, y el concepto de estación de servicio de los académicos. Es necesario que las bibliotecas universitarias desarrollen nuevos proyectos y servicios para que puedan realizar el cambio de un modo de producción de servicios a un modo de producción como facilitadores de información. Esto implica una reconceptualización del papel de la biblioteca universitaria, el papel del usuario, y el del personal bibliotecario. Se necesitarán nuevos perfiles para el personal y habrá una tarea prioritaria de reentrenamiento y desarrollo de los empleados, aspectos esenciales en la reformulación de la futura biblioteca.

Los responsables de los impresos en Costa Rica, 1900-1930

ResumenEste artículo tiene como fin identificar a los responsables redactores, directores, administradores, cronistas, comentaristas, de los periódicos que circularon en Costa Rica entre 1900 y 1930. Este grupo social, con intereses académicos, políticos, religiosos y económicos diversos, constituye un conjunto que tiene particular importancia en la formación de la opinión pública costarricense de ese periodo.AbstractThis article is aimed at identifying the people responsible of editing and printing the newspapers in Costa Rica between 1900 and 1930, such as editors, directors, managers, chroniclers, and commentators. This social group, comprised by individuals with diverse interests in the academic, political, religious, and economic fields, is particularly concerned about the importance of forming public opinion in the Costa Ricans of the period.

Quality of Life Profile, Overweight-Obesity and Sedentary Behavior in Elementary and High School Children of Guanacaste

The purpose of this study was to identify the quality of life profile, overweight-obesity and sedentary behavior in a group of elementary and high school children of Guanacaste. 635 students participated in the study. The participants completed a protocol by which they were anthropometrically evaluated, and also filled up a questionnaire related to sedentary behavior and quality of life. In general, the findings reflected a prevalence of overweight and obesity of 13, 9%. The most important sedentary activities were, in descending order, the small screen (watching TV, video games, computer), and certain social and cultural activities. The self-reported quality of life index was within acceptable limits but not exceeding 80 points on a scale of 1-100. There was no significant relationship between the rate of the overall quality of life, overweight, obesity and some sedentary behaviors, although some anthropometric parameters like percentage of body fat and body weight showed significant correlation with sedentary behavior and specific aspects belonging to quality of life. The study provides valuable information to health authorities, directors of educational institutions and parents about key issues related to child development.