Influence of Annealing on Optical Properties of ZnO Nanorods Obtained by the Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Process

Optical properties of ZnO nanorods (of different sizes, grown on two different substrates) are investigated. Nanorods were grown using microwave-assisted hydrothermal process on gallium nitride or silicon substrate. To initiate nanorods growth on a silicon substrate ZnO nucleation layer was used. ZnO nanoseeds were deposited by atomic layer deposition. For GaN substrate an epitaxial relation was observed. For both substrates nanorods show a hexagonal structure, expected for wurtzite ZnO. Results of nanorods annealing are discussed

Systems thinking: an approach for advancing workplace information literacy

As the importance of information literacy has gained increased recognition, so too have academic library professionals intensified their efforts to champion, activate, and advance these capabilities in others. To date, however, little attention has focused on advancing these essential competencies amongst practitioner advocates. This paper helps redress the paucity of professional literature on the topic of workplace information literacy among library professionals