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Preface to The Eagle Feather 2014: Preface to the 2014 edition of The Eagle Feather.
Spontaneous Mediumship Experiences: A Neglected Aftereffect of Near-Death Experiences: Article describing the methods and results of research to explore spontaneous mediumship experiences (SMEs) that occurred during and after near-death experiences (NDEs).
Near-Death Experiences and A Course in Miracles: Article comparing near-death experiences (NDEs) to the philosophy described in the spiritual text A Course in Miracles (1976). It provides an overview of the text's philosophy, previous literature comparing the text to NDEs, and an analysis of how the philosophies are similar and different, with references to specific cases.
Near-Death Experiences: Quantitative Findings from an Aotearoa New Zealand Sample: Abstract: Most of what is currently known about near-death experiences (NDEs) has come from published case studies and larger scale research projects conducted in Western Anglo-European cultures. This article presents findings from the first large-scale retrospective, quantitative study of NDEs conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand over a two-year period, between August 2010 and December 2012. We investigated the occurrence and phenomenology of NDEs in 220 participants. Results revealed the characteristics and occurrence of NDEs in this sample were similar to those reported in other Western samples. Results of a multivariate regression analysis showed belief in the survival of a soul after physical death and being of Māori ethnicity contributed a significant amount of unique variance to NDE Scale scores in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our study represents an important contribution to understanding NDEs in Aotearoa New Zealand, although more research is required to further elucidate and advance the findings.
The Healing Power of Extraordinary Spiritual Experiences: Abstract: Extraordinary spiritual experiences (ESEs) events that appear to be direct perception of spiritual facts, have a history in Western societies of being stigmatized and pathologized except within very limited religious contexts. That negative view has caused real harm to many "visionaries." But in the latter 20th century, social science research began to show that ESEs are actually common in the general population and that they are normal. Near-death experiences are a well-known example. The growing body of research literature suggests that many conventional theories about spirituality are empirically mistaken and that ESEs may have the potential to be powerfully health promoting. This emerging evidence creates both a great ethical obligation and a research opportunity.
Iranian Shiite Muslim Near-Death Experiences: Features and Aftereffects Including Dispositional Gratitude: Article describing research to explore the near-death experiences (NDEs) of Iranian Shiite Muslim experiencers. It outlines the methods and results of the study and explains how the experiences compare to those of Western experiencers.
Integrating Spiritual Experiences: Peaks to Plateaus: Abstract: This article provides a distilled sketch of my observations of three general phases in a process of integrating spiritually transformative experiences (STEs). The process may be thought of as both marking development over time as well as being microgenetic, spiraling through phases in brief moments. In addition, three forces activated in an STE -- transcendence, communion, and destruction -- as well as challenges frequently associated with these types of experiences are described with brief case examples as they manifest across the three phases. Awareness of these phases, along with their overriding questions and challenges, provides an open-ended framework for helpers to use in assisting the spiritual experiencer toward integration.
Differentiating Spiritual and Psychotic Experiences: Sometimes a Cigar Is Just a Cigar: This article discusses spiritually transformative experiences and how they differ from psychotic experiences, including the context, content, how the experience is remembered, and effect on the individual.
A Comparative Analysis of Japanese and Western NDEs: Abstract: Decades of studies on near-death experiences (NDEs) have reveals both cross-cultural and culture-specific features (Kellehear, 2009) and that it is important to determine which aspects are attributed to the physiological, biological, or psychological mechanisms shared by all humans and which aspects are of cultural origin. In this article, we examine Japanese NDEs and compare their features with generalizations based on observations of Western NDEs. The main differences between Japanese and Western NDEs are the interpretation of the light and the concomitant lack of interaction with it, the image of heaven, and the absence of the life review. We suggest that these characteristics are accounted for in terms of cultural differences.
Extended Abstract: Compassionate Care and Feedings of Spritually Transformative Experiences in Brazil: A 130-Year-Old Tradition: Brief paper discussing the origin and workings of Spiritist Centers and Spiritist Psychiatric Hospitals in Brazil.
Extended Abstract: Assisted After-Death Communication: A Self-Prescribed Treatment for Grief: Brief paper discussing the use of induced after-death communication to help resolve grief.
Extended Abstract: Exploring Resistance to Spiritual Emergence: Brief paper discussing research regarding people who resist spiritual emergence and transformation.
From Trauma to Transcendence: Clinical Perspectives on an Evolutionary Process: Abstract: Trauma and dissociation play a decisive role in initiating spiritual experience. This article explores transformational crises and spiritually transformative experiences (STEs) that occur within the context of trauma, physical illness, and mental disorders. Such growth or transformation may be a natural evolutionary process, in which the defense mechanism of dissociation plays a part. Consciousness is challenged to transform when one's ego identity and defenses are threatened. Ultimately, one may arrive at a radically re-ordered conceptual framework and higher-order functioning. Acknowledgement of this evolutionary dynamic may serve as a bridge between two fields: clinical psychology, with its expertise regarding the effects of trauma, notably dissociative states, and transpersonal psychology, with its expertise regarding transformational processes. Research from both fields is explored, as well as case examples from the author's biography, her clinical practice, and the collective. The concept of functional dissociation is introduced, and clinical considerations are addressed.
Extended Abstract: Spiritual Emergency in Christian Women: An Integral Study: Brief paper discussing the results of a phenomenological study to evaluate spiritual crisis and emergency among Christian women.
Extended Abstract: After-Death Communication: Parents' and Their Children's Understanding and Meaning-Making: Brief paper discussing after-death communication with children and how it affects their relationships with their parents.
Extended Abstract: Dying, Death, and Near-Death Phenomena: Validations from the Quantum World: Brief paper discussing correlations between near-death phenomena and quantum theory in relation to consciousness.
Extended Abstract: The Healing Power of an Alternative Supportive Community for Spiritual Seekers: Brief paper discussing the Holistic Options for People Everywhere (HOPE) organization and its goals to assist people who have spiritually transformative experiences and to educate the broader community about assisting expereiencers.
Assessment in Fieldwork Courses: What Are We Rating?: This article uses inductive content analysis to assess fieldwork evaluations in library school coursework.
From the Chair: Developing Advocates—Communicating Value: This article is from the 2014 Chair of the American Library Association (ALA) Government Documents Round Table (GODART) discussing developing advocates and communicating value.
From the Chair: Partnerships for the Future: This article is from the 2014 Chair of the American Library Association (ALA) Government Documents Round Table (GODART) discussing collaborating for success.
The Evolution of the Library: This article discusses technological changes and the evolution of the library.
Copyright, Open Access, and Library Instruction: Article discussing copyright, open access, and library instruction.
The Evolution of Publishing Agreements at the University of Michigan: Article on the evolution of publishing agreements at the University of Michigan Library. Taking as an example an open-access journal with a single editor, this article discusses the various configurations of rights agreements used by the University of Michigan Library throughout the evolution of its publishing operation, the advantages of the various models, and the reasons for moving from one to another.
Culinary Indexers' Reference Sources: In this article, the author presents a bibliography of reference sources recommended by culinary indexers.
How We Pay for Publishing: Article discussing how we pay for scholarly publishing. Since at least the late 1970s, when stresses in the market for scholarly literature began to show, there have been calls to redistribute how the production and dissemination of scholarly literature are paid for. The motivations are addressing the "free rider problem" of institutions without presses and, more recently, increasing overall access to the literature. In particular, the last few years have seen schemes such as SCOAP3 and Knowledge Unlatched and proposals from K | N Consultants and a joint task force of the Association of Research Libraries and the American Association of Universities. These plans to establish new business models are summarized.
MYB5 and MYB14 Play Pivotal Roles in Seed Coat Polymer Biosynthesis in Medicago truncatula: Article discussing MYB5 and MYB14 playing pivotal roles in seed coat polymer biosynthesis in Medicago truncatula.
Keeping Human Resources happy: Improving hiring processes through the use of rubrics: Article on keeping human resources happy and improving hiring processes through the use of rubrics.
Textbooks Weighing you Down? Check out our E-Readers: Article discussing a project by the UNT Libraries to purchase e-book readers for students purchasing digital textbooks.
Managing Serials in a Large Digital Library: Case Study of the UNT Libraries Digital Collections: Article discussing a case study of the UNT Libraries digital collections and managing serials in a large digital library.
Mentoring to Grow Library Leaders: Article discussing mentoring and growing library leaders.
Art book indexes reviewed: Article discussing index characteristics considered important by reviewers of art books.
Librarians and Technology: Things to Consider: Article on librarians and technology and things to consider.
Put the World in Perspective with Free Government Resources: Article discussing putting the world in perspective with free government resources.
Analysis of URL References in ETDs: A Case Study at the University of North Texas: Article discussing a case study at the University of North Texas (UNT) on an analysis of URL references in electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs).
Fostering Research and Publication in Academic Libraries: Article discussing a study concerning administrative support provided to encourage the research and publishing activities of academic librarians.
Introduction: International Information Issues and ASIS&T: Article introducing a special section of the Bulletin of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) featuring interviews, discussions of ASIS&T chapters and SIGs roles, networking activities, and past and current organizational initiatives.
Interviews with SIG/III Co-founders: Reflections of Toni Carbo and Michel Menou: Article discussing interviews with the Special Interest Group/International Information Issues (SIG/III) co-founders Toni Carbo and Michel Menou.
Implementing a Collaborative Workflow for Metadata Analysis, Quality Improvement, and Mapping: Article on implementing a collaborative workflow for metadata analysis, quality improvement, and mapping.
Enhancing Descriptive Metadata Records with Freely-Available APIs: Article on enhancing descriptive metadata records with freely-available Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Creating a Faculty Book Delivery Service: Supporting Faculty Research: Article on creating a faculty book delivery service and supporting faculty research.
Introducing Name Authority into an ETD Collection: Article on introducing name authority into a large electronic theses and dissertations (ETD) collection.

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