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Blaylock, Solomon, and Declan Ryan. "Librarian in the underground: What academic libraries can learn from DIY culture." College & Research Libraries News 78, no. 6 (June 6, 2017): 312. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crln.78.6.312.
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Academic library professionals are now in uncharted territory. We’re hurtling through unfamiliar, rapidly shifting landscapes. Information storage and retrieval, scholarly publishing, information literacy: everything’s changing on a daily basis. Get hung up on any one thing, and you’re already working in the past. Allow yourself to be overwhelmed and you’re paralyzed.
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Macklin, Alexius Smith. "Theory into Practice: Applying David Jonassen’s Work in Instructional Design to Instruction Programs in Academic Libraries." College & Research Libraries 64, no. 6 (November 1, 2003): 494–500. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.64.6.494.
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The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) recently updated the guidelines for instruction programs in academic libraries. This revised document includes the use of active learning techniques and instructional design tools for program development. Research in education currently contains a wealth of theories and strategies in these areas that are useful to instruction librarians. In particular, the work of David H. Jonassen is rich with guidance on designing active learning environments for problem solving and information retrieval. This article outlines how Jonassen’s research can provide a working context for using the ACRL guidelines to create successful instruction programs.
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Dali, Keren, and Lana Alsabbagh. "Access to translated fiction in Canadian public libraries." Reference Services Review 42, no. 4 (November 10, 2014): 569–602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-07-2014-0027.
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Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the quality of access to translated fiction published between 2007 and 2011 in six large Canadian public libraries, answering the question about what public libraries can do to help acquaint their readers with international translated fiction. Design/methodology/approach – The article uses the method of bibliographic data analysis based on 2,100 catalog records. Findings – As the results demonstrate, enhanced bibliographic catalog records deliver a wealth of information about translated fiction titles and facilitate meaningful subject access to their contents. At the same time, promotional activities related to translated fiction have room for improvement. Practical implications – Despite the fact that the study focuses on public libraries, its findings will be of interest not only to public but also academic librarians, any librarian tasked with the selection and acquisition of translated fiction, reference and readers’ advisory librarians in any type of library, Library and Information Science students and anyone interested in access to translated fiction. Originality/value – While many recent studies have turned their attention to enhanced catalog records and their role in access, discovery and collection promotion, there are no studies dealing with translated fiction specifically. The article also contributes to seeing an in-depth understanding of bibliographic records and cataloging as part and parcel of reference librarians’ knowledge and skill set, which improves retrieval practices and access provision.
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Omeluzor, Saturday U., and Gloria O. Oyovwe-Tinuoye. "Assessing the adoption and use of integrated library systems (ILS) for library service provision in academic libraries in Edo and Delta states, Nigeria." Library Review 65, no. 8/9 (November 7, 2016): 578–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-01-2016-0005.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of integrated library system (ILS) in academic library operations in Edo and Delta states, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Total enumeration was used since the population consisting 88 academic librarians in Edo and Delta states is not large and was considered appropriate to achieve the purpose of this study. Questionnaire titled “Assessment of adoption and use of Integrated Library Software (ILS) for library service provision in academic libraries in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria” was used. Before the administration of the questionnaire on the respondents, face validity was carried out to test the validity of the questions. The questionnaire was given to experts in the Department of Information Resources Management, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State who validated, resolved defects and modified the questionnaire. Findings This study showed that there is a general non-use of ILS in academic libraries in Delta state. Findings revealed that three of the four academic libraries in Edo State adopted library software in their library operations except Ambrose Ali University Library, Ekpoma. Findings further showed that the ILS that were used in academic libraries in Edo State are effective. It also revealed that ILS is effective for accessing books and other library materials, retrieval of materials, bibliographic search and provision of links to external databases. Finding also indicated that among the library software that were used in academic libraries in this study, only Koha ILS has the capacity to link to external databases. Practical implications The use of ILS in academic library operation is critical. Its adoption and use to a large extent positively affect the library and its users. Non-adoption and use of ILS in most academic libraries is a setback to delivery of quality library services to clientele. Originality/value This study is the first that assessed the adoption and use of ILS in academic libraries is Edo and Delta states. It exposed the level of adoption and utilization of ILS in library operations with a view to encouraging libraries to adopt and use ILS for library services.
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Sullo, Elaine. "Academic Library Administrators Perceive Value in Their Librarians’ Research." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 9, no. 3 (September 9, 2014): 89. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8ks4g.
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Perkins, G.H. & Slowik, A.J.W. (2013). The value of research in academic libraries. College & Research Libraries, 74(2), 143-158. Retrieved from http://crl.acrl.org/content/74/2/143.full.pdf+html
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Objective – To explore academic library administrators’ perceived value of their librarians’ research, specifically the importance to the profession and the library community.
Design – Qualitative, exploratory study using a survey questionnaire.
Setting – Academic libraries in the United States of America.
Subjects – 23 library administrators.
Methods – During the summer of 2010, one of the authors conducted 20-30 minute telephone interviews with 23 academic library administrators. Interviews were recorded and transcribed for coding. Interview questions 1-3 and 8-19 were content-analyzed; the authors described common themes for each of these questions. Items 4-7 had Likert scale response formats, and a mean and standard deviation were computed for each of these items.
Main Results – The benefits of librarians’ research included fulfilling tenure-track requirements, enriching relationships with teaching faculty, library faculty recognition, improved services and programs, collaboration with others, research result application to daily issues, development as librarians, and improved knowledge of the research field.
The perceived current changes and future issues for university libraries included increased digitization of collections, scholarly communication, and expanded instructional engagement of faculty and students, as well as future economic downturn and budget cuts. Administrators noted several methods that influenced their thinking: professional meetings, reading professional journals, informal discussions with colleagues, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
Academic library administrators used a variety of methods to support their librarians’ research. These included tenure-track requirements, research incentives, travel funds, grants, sabbaticals, release time, and shared communication about research. Additionally, there was a substantial perceived interrelationship between how librarians’ research benefited the librarian, the library, the university, and the profession. Recognition and new programs and services were thought to benefit all four areas, and monetary rewards were considered benefits for the first three areas.
Conclusion – Based on the sample of 23 academic library administrators, the authors conclude that librarians’ research is perceived as valuable to both the academic and library communities.
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Ogbah, Enovwor Laura. "Assessment of Information Provision Services of Libraries in the 21st Century in Some Selected Academic Libraries in Delta State." International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education 10, no. 1 (January 2014): 97–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2014010109.
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This study is an assessment of Information Provision Services of Libraries in the 21st century in some selected academic libraries in Delta State. A descriptive survey was adopted in carrying out the research. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection of which 62 were retrieved. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that academic libraries should have Internet connectivity, librarians should be trained in the use of Information and Communication Technology amongst others that were itemized.
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Chamberlain, Ken. "Reflections: Directions: Projections." Art Libraries Journal 19, no. 1 (1994): 5–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200008609.
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Reflections on three facets of professional art librarianship as experienced by the author over the past twenty years: the status of librarians, the status of the art library, information storage and retrieval. The University of Manitoba Faculty Association was one of the first in Canada to accept professional librarians as equal to faculty, a major step for the profession. Canadian librarians have played significant roles in the development of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) which from the beginning interested itself in collection development, technical practices of art libraries, and the needs, qualifications and physical surroundings of art librarians. The major technological development of the eighties for art libraries was not the widespread automation of major academic and public libraries, but the introduction of relatively inexpensive personal computers and attendant technology, which gives any library the capacity to access national and international databases and to assemble their files in a format which makes them readily available to a wider public.
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Jantz, Ronald. "Information Retrieval in Domain-specific Databases: An Analysis to Improve the User Interface of the Alcohol Studies Database." College & Research Libraries 64, no. 3 (May 1, 2003): 229–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.64.3.229.
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Academic libraries are becoming more directly involved in the design and publishing of electronic information resources, including bibliographic databases, electronic journals, and digital archives. As a result, librarians are dealing with many user interface design issues that computer scientists and information specialists in other fields have encountered. Transaction log analysis can provide a rich source of information on user behavior and insights as to how user interfaces can be improved. This article describes the methodology and results of the log analysis for the Alcohol Studies Database (ASDB), a domain-specific database supported by the Center of Alcohol Studies and Rutgers University Libraries (RUL). The goals of this study were to better understand user search behavior, to analyze failure rates, and to develop approaches for improving the user interface.
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Logan, Judith. "Embedded Librarianship is Not Well Understood by Librarians at Chinese Universities, but Represents a Promising Service Model." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 15, no. 2 (June 15, 2020): 165–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29742.
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Sun, H., Liu, Y., Wang, Z., & Zuo, W. (2019). Embedded librarianship in China: Based on a survey of university libraries. The Library Quarterly, 89(1), 53–66. https://doi.org/10.1086/700663
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Objective – To determine the extent to which embedded librarianship is understood and implemented with a focus on service models, best practices, and barriers.
Design – Survey questionnaire with follow up interviews.
Setting – Provincial and ministerial university libraries in China.
Subjects – Subject or liaison librarians from the 84 institutions with science and technology “information searching and evaluation centres” called S&TNS (p. 56).
Methods – The authors identified potential participants through the eligible institutions’ library websites or by contacting the library’s managers. Then they randomly selected three librarians (n = 252) from each library to be invited to participate. 56 responded from 41 unique institutions. When respondents indicated that their library had embedded library services, the authors contacted them for follow up interviews.
Main results – Results of the questionnaire revealed that most respondents were unclear about the concept of embedded librarianship with many mistaking traditional models of librarianship as embedded. Roughly half (n = 21) of respondents reported embedded librarians at their institution.
Follow up interviews revealed five models of embeddedness: (1) subject librarianship, (2) teaching information retrieval or library orientation sessions, (3) participation in research teams, (4) co-location with academic departments, and (5) assisting university administration with decision-making. Only half of these libraries (n = 11) conducted some form of assessment.
Conclusion – Embedded librarianship is a promising, but not yet widely adopted model in Chinese university libraries. More should be done to advocate for its implementation or libraries risk obsolescence.
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Walters, William H. "Beyond use statistics: Recall, precision, and relevance in the assessment and management of academic libraries." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 48, no. 4 (July 9, 2016): 340–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000615572174.
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Although use statistics are often used in the assessment of library collections and services, they are of limited value in evaluating the library’s effectiveness as an information system. This essay highlights three concepts from the information retrieval literature—recall, precision, and relevance—and describes a standard of relevance that accounts for the learning goals of the academic community as well as the performance goals of students. It also demonstrates how the academic mission of the university can be incorporated into the assessment and management of the library as an information retrieval system. The discussion concludes with guidelines for the assessment of recall and precision as well as suggestions for the integration of these concepts into library collection development, cataloging/access, reference, and instruction.
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Said Sife, Alfred, and Edda Tandi Lwoga. "Publication productivity and scholarly impact of academic librarians in Tanzania." New Library World 115, no. 11/12 (November 5, 2014): 527–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-04-2014-0038.
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Purpose – The purpose of this scientometric study was to conduct an analysis of the research productivity and scholarly impact of academic librarians in Tanzania for a period of 30 years from 1984 to 2013. Design/methodology/approach – Data were obtained using the Publish or Perish software which uses Google Scholar to retrieve scholars’ publications, citations and related metrics. For each librarian, the retrieved metrics were the number of papers, papers per author, citation counts, average citations per paper, average papers per author, average citations per year, average citations per author and four indices, namely, the h-index, g-index, Hc-index and the HI-norm. Findings – The study findings indicate that 434 publications were recorded for all librarians, giving an average of 14.5 publications per year. The year 2008 had the most (9.9 per cent) publications followed by 2010 (7.8 per cent), while the years 1985 and 1987 had the lowest (0.2 per cent) number of publications. About 43 per cent of the publications were single-authored and the degree of collaboration was 0.57. The top-ten ranked librarians contributed more than half (53.2 per cent) of all publications, although they showed considerable variation among different metrics. Only three journal articles had 25 or more citations. Originality/value – Previous studies on the topic are scarce, and, therefore, this paper provides useful recommendations to library and information science (LIS) schools, libraries and universities to improve research productivity of their academic librarians in Tanzania and other countries with a similar setting.
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Khalid, S., S. Khusro, I. Ullah, and G. Dawson-Amoah. "On The Current State of Scholarly Retrieval Systems." Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 9, no. 1 (February 16, 2019): 3863–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.48084/etasr.2448.
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The enormous growth in the size of scholarly literature makes its retrieval challenging. To address this challenge, researchers and practitioners developed several solutions. These include indexing solutions e.g. ResearchGate, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Digital Bibliography & Library Project (DBLP) etc., research paper repositories e.g. arXiv.org, Zenodo, etc., digital libraries, scholarly retrieval systems, e.g., Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic Search, Semantic Scholar etc., digital libraries, and publisher websites. Among these, the scholarly retrieval systems, the main focus of this article, employ efficient information retrieval techniques and other search tactics. However, they are still limited in meeting the user information needs to the fullest. This brief review paper is an attempt to identify the main reasons behind this failure by reporting the current state of scholarly retrieval systems. The findings of this study suggest that the existing scholarly retrieval systems should differentiate scholarly users from ordinary users and identify their needs. Citation network analysis should be made an essential part of the retrieval system to improve the search precision and accuracy. The paper also identifies several research challenges and opportunities that may lead to better scholarly retrieval systems.
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Tupan, Tupan, and Retno Asihanti Setiorini. "Bibliometrics Analysis on “Role of Library in Supporting Knowledge Management” Published During 1999-2020." Khizanah al-Hikmah: Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan, Informasi dan Kearsipan 8, no. 2 (December 15, 2020): 210–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.24252/kah.v8i2a10.
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Libraries must play a role in knowledge management created by all academicians so that it can be used by anyone. This study analyzes publications about the role of libraries in supporting knowledge management. The data were obtained from the Scopus database. The retrieval technique is by entering the keywords "Knowledge Management" and "Library" with a publication year limitation between 1992-2020. The data obtained were then grouped based on the year of publication, publication source and type of literature. For keyword mapping, this study used VosViewer. The results of the analysis showed that research publications on the role of libraries in supporting knowledge management were mostly carried out in 2013 and 2016. Library Management is the journal that publishes the most literature related to this research object, there were 11 documents with a total of 185 citations, was in the form of articles. From the VosViewer mapping, it showed that there were four clusters. Research topics that were mostly carried out were knowledge management systems, knowledge management, libraries and information science, academic libraries, knowledge sharing, knowledge management models, librarians, research development management, information science, innovation, library services, and university libraries.
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Gosina, Lyudmila. "Rare scientific books as the source of information for researchers: Problems of updating “forgotten” information in libraries." Scientific and Technical Libraries, no. 10 (October 1, 2016): 90–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2016-10-90-104.
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The problem of information value of old scientific books embracing empirical data and descriptions of flora and fauna, climate, ethnic communities and their cultures and other changeable phenomena is investigated. For many disciplines, their value is great though many language and other barriers emerged, i.e. vocabulary, different discipline, small quantity of copies preserved. The examples are given for content-related rework of old publications to make their information more valuable. The author suggests to introduce a new service of rare books retrieval through e-catalog and examines possibilities for cooperating with publishers to reprint academic classical works.
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Astakhova, Lyudmila. "The cognitive environment of modern scientific libraries: The concept and structure." Scientific and Technical Libraries, no. 7 (July 1, 2018): 3–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.33186/1027-3689-2018-7-3-15.
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The relevance of the cognitive approach to the libraries and bibliography in the period of the society transformation from the information to the cognitive one is substantiated. Several trends in Russian and foreign studies of cognitive aspects of academic libraries activities are identified. The structure of library cognitive activities, their subjects and objects, processes, instruments and results are described. For the first time, based on the concept of cognitive activities, the author introduces the concept of the scientific library cognitive environment that is defined as an anthropogenic component of the library’s information space where cognitive objects and subjects are interacting and self-organizing being supported by cognitive infrastructure and related to information retrieval and processing, knowledge storage and preservation. The structure of the scientific library cognitive environment is defined based on the system of knowledge processes transformation; the environment components are intended for nonverbal transmission of implicit knowledge; conversion of implicit knowledge into explicit knowledge; distribution of bibliographic products; translation of explicit knowledge into the implicit form. The content and instrumental components of the cognitive environment are specified on account of cognitive objects. Specific features of the components are described. The author argues that there is the demand for developing librarian’s cognitive communications within the evolving scientific library cognitive environment and integration of librarians, being cognitive objects themselves, into the information technological Internet space. The article is sponsored by the RF Government (Order № 211 of March 16, 2013), Agreement № 02.А03.21.0011).
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Hoeber, Orland, and Taraneh Khazaei. "Evaluating citation visualization and exploration methods for supporting academic search tasks." Online Information Review 39, no. 2 (April 13, 2015): 229–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/oir-10-2014-0259.
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Purpose – Conducting academic searches within online digital libraries can be a difficult task due to the complexity of the searcher’s information need. The interfaces for such digital libraries commonly use simple search features that provide limited support for the fundamental strategies that academic searchers employ. The authors have developed a novel visualisation interface called Bow Tie Academic Search to address some of these shortcomings, and present in this paper the findings from a user evaluation. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – A controlled laboratory study was conducted to compare a traditional search interface to Bow Tie Academic Search. In total, 24 graduate students were recruited to perform academic searches using the two candidate interfaces, guided by specific sub-tasks that focus on citation and keyword analysis strategies. Findings – Although the use of the core visualisation and exploration features did not reveal differences in retrieval effectiveness or efficiency, the query refinement features were found to be effective. Strongly positive impressions of usefulness and ease of use of all aspects of the system were reported, along with a preference for using Bow Tie Academic Search for academic search tasks. Originality/value – This study provides insight into the potential value for providing visual and interactive interfaces for supporting academic search tasks and strategies. While the quantitative improvements over the traditional search interface were minimal, the qualitative measures illustrate the value of Bow Tie Academic Search.
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DuBroy, Michelle. "There Can Be No Single Approach for Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Academic Libraries, but Sensory-Friendly Spaces and Clear Policies May Help." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 14, no. 3 (September 12, 2019): 147–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29552.
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Anderson, A. (2018). Autism and the academic library: A study of online communication. College & Research Libraries, 79(5), 645-658. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.79.5.645
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Objective – To investigate how people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) discuss their experiences in academic libraries in an online community of their peers.
Design – Qualitative content analysis.
Setting – Online discussion forum.
Subjects – An unknown number of registered members of Wrong Planet (wrongplanet.net), who self-identify as having ASD and have posted about academic libraries on the public discussion board since 2004.
Methods – Potentially relevant Wrong Planet public discussion board threads posted between 2004 and an undisclosed collection date were retrieved using an advanced Google search with the search strategy “library; librarian; lib; AND college; university; uni; campus” (p. 648). Each thread (total 170) was read in its entirety to determine its relevance to the study, and a total of 98 discussion threads were ultimately included in the analysis. Data were coded inductively and deductively, guided by the research questions and a conceptual framework which views ASD as being (at least partially) socially constructed. Coding was checked for consistency by another researcher.
Main results – Wrong Planet members expressed a variety of views regarding the academic library’s physical environment, its resources, and the benefits and challenges of interacting socially within it. Many members discussed using the library as a place to escape noise, distraction, and social interaction, while other members expressed the opposite, finding the library, its resources, and its patrons to be noisy, distracting, and even chaotic. Social interaction in the library was seen both positively and negatively, with members appearing to need clearly defined rules regarding collaboration, noise, and behaviour in the library.
Conclusion – While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting students with ASD in academic libraries, the findings suggest it may be beneficial to provide sensory-friendly environments, designate defined spaces for quiet study and for collaboration, clearly state rules regarding noise and behaviour, and provide informal opportunities to socialize. The author also suggests libraries raise awareness of the needs of ASD students among the entire academic community by hosting events and seminars. The author plans to build on these findings by surveying and interviewing relevant stakeholders.
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Lerner, Loren. "Issues in art librarianship in Canadian universities." Art Libraries Journal 19, no. 1 (1994): 16–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200008646.
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Advances in visual arts research are significant, easing the gathering process and expanding the horizons of historical investigation. As visual arts scholarship changes, the vocabulary of art is evolving to describe new concepts, perspectives and concerns. Computer technology has made the location, description and retrieval of art information easier. The computer’s capacity to interrelate text and visual data through image processing has led to new types of reference and research tools. Communication amongst art researchers through electronic networks will transform academic discourse. All of these changes impact on the concept of the art library and the role of art librarians and visual curators in university libraries.
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Colepicolo, Eliane. "Information reliability for academic research: review and recommendations." New Library World 116, no. 11/12 (November 9, 2015): 646–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-05-2015-0040.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide to scientific researchers and academic students some subsidies related to information reliability that may be used during information search and retrieval for academic research based on the author’s experience as a university librarian and interdisciplinary researcher. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is composed of a brief conceptualization of the term information reliability, followed by a practical guide containing three processes for obtaining reliable information: knowledge of bibliometric indicators, evaluation of sources of information and analysis of the content of recovered publications. Findings – Currently, there are few publications about information reliability that target the practical and effective learning of academic researchers and students, based on the experience of librarians who work directly with bibliographic search and training based on scientific literature. Social implications – The great demand of questions submitted by academic users on how to obtain reliable information shows the need for a paper like this to clarify them. Originality/value – This paper shares best practices for search and discovery of information reliability, which are based on experiences that are not commonly addressed in the literature, and presents processes covering the bibliometric indicators, information sources and publication contents.
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Omeluzor, Saturday U., and Gloria O. Oyovwe-Tinuoye. "Assessment of Information and Communication Technology for Selective Dissemination of Information and Current Awareness Services: A Case Study of University Libraries in the South-West Zone of Nigeria." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 12, no. 4 (December 30, 2017): 233. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b84x09.
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Objective – To assess the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for selective dissemination of information (SDI) and current awareness services (CAS) in university libraries in the South-West zone of Nigeria.
Methods – A descriptive research design was adopted. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire administered to a population consisting of 379 librarians, with 353 usable questionnaires retrieved.
Results – Findings revealed that most university libraries in the South-West zone of Nigeria do not use ICT in delivery of SDI and CAS. It is evident in this study that despite the known positive effects of ICT in library services, traditional methods were predominantly used for SDI and CAS to the library users. The study revealed that erratic Internet services, insufficient training, inadequate ICT skills, and low support for ICT were hindrances towards ICT use for SDI and CAS.
Conclusions – The integration of ICT features in library services for the delivery of CAS and SDI has been a challenge in university libraries in South-West Nigeria. Only a few libraries and a low percentage of librarians had adopted the use of ICT in the delivery of CAS and SDI, while a larger number of libraries resorted to the use of traditional methods. The level of ICT literacy among the librarians in this study is low, as a higher percentage of librarians did not have adequate ICT skill to use available online resources on the Internet and other ICT tools to deliver SDI and CAS in South-West, Nigeria. This is not unconnected to the fact that the training and technical support received by the librarians is inadequate, and the level of support that academic libraries received from their university managements in South-West Nigeria in terms of funding for ICT development is inadequate, which led to low Internet services.
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Lopatovska, Irene, and Deanna Sessions. "Understanding academic reading in the context of information-seeking." Library Review 65, no. 8/9 (November 7, 2016): 502–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-03-2016-0026.
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Purpose A study examined reading strategies in relation to information-seeking stages, tasks and reading media in an academic setting. Understanding reading practices and needs in the context of information-seeking can refine our understanding of user choices and preferences for information sources (e.g. textbooks, articles, multimedia content) and media (e.g. print and digital tools used for reading). It can also help to examine the changes in reading practices brought about by digital devices and content. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected via an online questionnaire from a sample of graduate students over the course of two months. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings The authors found that all information-seeking stages and all academic tasks were characterised by a combination of “deep” and “surface” reading and a use of both print and electronic resources. Contrary to previous studies that linked digital media to “surface” reading (e.g. skimming, searching for keywords), the participants reported a high number of “deep” reading tactics (e.g. annotating, connecting text to prior knowledge) while using digital resources. Research limitations/implications The study relied on a convenience sample of library and information science students, so some findings can be attributed to the sample’s demographics and academic demands. The findings imply that at all stages of information-seeking for all academic tasks, graduate students were engaged in both deep and surface reading using both print and electronic resources. Practical implications The findings show that students read print and digital texts, suggesting that it might be premature for academic libraries to part with their print collections. Understanding relationships between academic task, information-seeking and reading can aid students in choosing the right reading resources for their academic tasks, educators in assigning appropriate materials for course projects, libraries in providing appropriate resources to their readers and information retrieval system designers in offering useful features for different reading needs and styles. Social implications The findings indicate a shift in academic work culture and reliance on digital texts for deep and surface reading. Originality/value The study produced preliminary support for the development of a unified information-seeking and reading model.
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Ahmed, Shamshad, and Tariq Rasheed. "Relationship between personality traits and digital literacy skills: a study of university librarians." Digital Library Perspectives 36, no. 2 (May 14, 2020): 191–206. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-02-2020-0005.
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Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between personality traits and digital literacy skills among university librarians of Punjab, Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Five research hypotheses were established to achieve the study objectives. Two instruments; namely, “big five inventory (BFI)” scale of personality traits and a structured questionnaire of digital literacy skills (library literacy, computer literacy, tool literacy, information retrieval literacy and research support literacy) were used to collect the data. Pearson correlation test and correlation research design were used to examine the relationship between digital literacy skills and personality traits of university librarians. Findings The findings of the study revealed significant relationships between personality traits and all digital literacy skills. The study concluded that librarians having the extraversion trait are more inclined toward digital literacy skills and they can perform well in the libraries as compared to professionals with other traits. Research limitations/implications This study measures the digital literacy skills among the librarians of “higher education commission” recognized universities of Punjab, Pakistan. The study conclusions and findings are limited in scope to only the librarians of these universities. Such topic has no previous research. Practical implications This study has practical implication for university libraries, library associations, librarians and library professionals. The results of the study are also useful for librarians to acquire digital literacy skills, which are necessary in the current digital environment to manage the libraries. Social implications Library professionals can get digital literacy skills to face the challenges of digital age. Originality/value Some researchers examined the relationship of personality traits with the social networking sites, internet addiction, knowledge sharing behavior, information seeking behavior and academic performance. This study in particular identified the relationship of personality traits with the digital literacy skills, which are essential for managing the libraries. It helps libraries to find suitable library professionals and also help managers in assigning the duties based on these personality traits and digital literacy skills.
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Buda, Maria, and Helen He. "Collection Inventory in a Canadian Academic Dentistry Library." Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association / Journal de l'Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada 33, no. 3 (July 22, 2014): 123. http://dx.doi.org/10.5596/c12-029.
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Introduction: Collection inventories are time consuming but necessary to clean up catalogue records and improve access and retrieval. This article outlines the methods of carrying out an inventory project at the Dentistry Library, University of Toronto, for the first time in 16 years. As a result, a kit was developed to help implement this project in future years. Description: The kit outlines the steps for the inventory including creating a shelf-list using SIRSIDynix Symphony 3.0's report function, importing into Excel, and separating the collection in smaller sections to make the process less onerous. Outcomes: Readers are informed of the results of this inventory and challenges that arose with the hope that similar projects will be encouraged in other libraries. Collection analysis was not completed in depth, but general conclusions can be stated about the strengths and weaknesses at this time. Discussion: Because of the length of time since the last inventory was completed, this project took longer than expected. The inventory kit, developed from the lessons learned, will facilitate future inventories at the Dentistry Library, as well as other libraries undertaking a collection inventory. Conclusion: Overall, this was a great learning exercise for the Dentistry Library team, and it resulted in improved access to materials by providing users with the correct item information.
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Govindarajan, R., and S. Dhanavandan. "Accessing of Retrospective Information by the Ophthalmologists in India: A Study." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 9, no. 1 (February 5, 2019): 25–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2019.9.1.2614.
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Health information has high value in society. The accumulated health information empowers the health professionals to serve for millions of lives. The purpose of the study is to examine Ophthalmologists’ – Eye Doctors retrospective information retrieval behaviour. The study design is cross-sectional and convenience sampling method is adopted. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS 18 PASW Statistical package was used for statistical analysis. Frequencies, percentages, Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Factor Analysis, Friedman test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used in the study. Around 633 ophthalmologists working in 47 academic eye hospitals from 16 states of India were included in the study. The study results revealed that the majority of the ophthalmologists prefer Review articles. The statistical test results showed up that the ophthalmologists’ retrospective information retrieval preferences differ by experience, institution type. The three major factors of ophthalmologists’ retrospective information retrieval behaviour were identified as Related Resources, Experts / Peers and Information Sources. The Related Resources factor was significantly higher than the Experts / Peers factor and Information Sources factor. The ophthalmic community should motivate the ophthalmologists to publish more review articles. The ophthalmic libraries and information service providers can add a list of related literature for each of their resources.
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Abbas, Zaki, Andrew MacFarlane, and Ayşe Göker. "Smartphones for Law Students – Persuasive, Pervasive and Legal: a Research Study." Legal Information Management 14, no. 3 (September 2014): 174–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1472669614000413.
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AbstractSmartphones have quickly become a key part of our daily lives. Over 70 percent of people in the UK own such a device and law students are no exception to this far-reaching trend1. The use of these devices has posed some significant questions on the extent of their impact on information seeking behaviour and in relation to information delivery of resources. Zaki Abbas, Andrew MacFarlane and Ayşe Göker, who have recently begun a research project together, seek to not only examine the information seeking behaviours (ISBs) of law students using their Smartphones for academic information retrieval, but also to investigate perspectives from subject law librarians from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) throughout the UK. There is an impression that students tend to find Smartphones more appealing for their information seeking needs compared to the professional resources and services, such as virtual libraries, which their HEI have already invested in. The result leads to a deep concern from subject librarians that students may be at risk from weakening research skills as well as relying too much on poor information sources not specifically designed to meet their information needs within the academic context5. The authors also suggest that information service providers to be more pro-active in providing information to students through more user-friendly interfaces as well as capitalise on the growing use of the Smartphone as a means to deliver their product4,5,6,15.
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Nesbitt, Renée. "FACULTY-LIBRARIAN PARTNERSHIPS." Education Libraries 21, no. 1-2 (September 5, 2017): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.26443/el.v21i1-2.109.
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This article describes a framework in which education faculty and librarians cancollaboratively develop instructional strategies to address new technological advances in academic research. A survey was designed to query both groups about the learning outcomes education students should have acquired at various stages in their academic careers. The instruction strategies developed from the survey results were utilized in developing instructional programs to teach education students information retrieval skills needed to access information from electronic resources.
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Zeng, Lijun, Xiaoxia Yao, Juanjuan Liu, and Qiang Zhu. "Construction of a one-stop document supply service platform." Interlending & Document Supply 42, no. 2/3 (August 12, 2014): 120–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ilds-01-2014-0013.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed overview of the China Academic Library and Information system (CALIS) document supply service platform (CDSSP) – its historical development, network structure and future development plans – and discuss how its members make use of and benefit from its various components. Design/methodology/approach – The authors provide a first-person account based on their professional positions at the CALIS Administrative Center. Findings – CDSSP comprises five application systems including a unified authentication system, Saas-based interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery (DD) service system, ILL central scheduling and settlement system, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service system and a service integration interface system. These systems work together to meet the needs of member libraries, other information service institutions, and their end users. CDSSP is widely used by more than 1,100 libraries based on a cloud service strategy. Each year more than 100,000 ILL and DD transactions are processed by this platform. Originality/value – The development of CDSSP makes it becomes true for CALIS to provide one stop information retrieval and supply service. At the same time, it promotes the resource sharing among member libraries to a great degree.
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Ali, Muhammad Yousuf, Salaman Bin Naeem, and Rubina Bhatti. "Artificial intelligence tools and perspectives of university librarians: An overview." Business Information Review 37, no. 3 (September 2020): 116–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266382120952016.
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The main purpose of this paper is to assess and examine the possible application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in Pakistani academic libraries, particularly those areas of library technical and library user services where AI could be applied in the near future. A secondary purpose is to bring the library perspective on AI to the forefront of the scholarly world. This is a self-exploratory study, in which a qualitative approach interview has been conducted with 10 chief librarians/library heads (5 public + 5 private sectors) from universities regarding their views on the adoption of artificial intelligence tools in Pakistani academic libraries. Results are tabulated in a descriptive format. Librarians are aware of AI technologies. Services based on Natural Language Processing (NLP) are used in libraries, e.g. Google Assistant, Voice Searching, and Google Translate. Pattern recognition methods, such as text data mining, are also used to retrieve library material and conduct online searching. Big data is accessed via services such as cloud computing, OneDrive, and Google Drive. There is a very low level of awareness of robotics and chatbots. This study provides librarians with suggestions as to how AI tools could be used in libraries which either have yet to adopt AI technologies or wish to implement more advanced tools. Pakistani library schools could collaborate with computer science departments to establish AI Labs in the respective library and information science (LIS) departments/libraries. AI challenges funding and technological skills are the key problem to implement with AI in the University Libraries.
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Imam, Mustapha, Muntaka Muhammad, Mabruka Abubakar Abba, and Patrick Osaze Ijiekhuamhen. "Assessment of Capacity Building Efforts of Library and Information Professionals in University Libraries in Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 11, no. 4 (February 16, 2021): 25–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v11i4.3.
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This study assessed the capacity building efforts of library and information professionals in university libraries in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and a structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The exact population of the study is 238 librarians in the university libraries in South- South, Nigeria. The total enumeration sampling technique which involves studying the entire respondents was employed for the study. Two hundred and thirty eight copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents; the researchers were able to retrieve only 211 questionnaires. Hence there was 89% response rate. The data collected for this study were analyzed using simple percentage and frequency counts using tables. The findings of the study revealed that the capacity building needs of library and information professionals in university libraries were majorly troubleshooting new technologies, academic research, internet search skills, e-library management, and library automation, among others. Additionally, findings show clearly that on the job training, in-house training, participation in professional association, lecture/ discussion and exercises, and job rotation were the major methods of building the capacity of library and information professionals. It was recommended that sufficient funding should be allocated to university libraries for the organization of capacity building programmes for library and information professionals, among others.
Keywords: Assessment, Capacity Building, Library and Information Professionals, University Libraries
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Semeler, Alexandre Ribas, Adilson Luiz Pinto, and Helen Beatriz Frota Rozados. "Data science in data librarianship: Core competencies of a data librarian." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 51, no. 3 (November 26, 2017): 771–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000617742465.
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Currently, data are stored in an always-on condition, and can be globally accessed at any point, by any user. Data librarianship has its origins in the social sciences. In particular, the creation of data services and data archives, in the United Kingdom (Data Archives Services) and in the United States and Canada (Data Library Services), is a key factor for the emergence of data librarianship. The focus of data librarianship nowadays is on the creation of new library services. Data librarians are concerned with the proposition of services for data management and curation in academic libraries and other research organizations. The purpose of this paper is to understand how the complexity of the data can serve as the basis for identifying the technical skills required by data librarians. This essay is systematically divided, first introducing the concepts of data and research data in data librarianship, followed by an overview of data science as a theory, method, and technology to assess data. Next, the identification of the competencies and skills required by data scientists and data librarians are discussed. Our final remarks highlight that data librarians should understand that the complexity and novelty associated with data science praxis. Data science provides new methods and practices for data librarianship. A data librarian need not become a programmer, statistician, or database manager, but should be interested in learning about the languages and programming logic of computers, databases, and information retrieval tools. We believe that numerous kinds of scientific data research provide opportunities for a data librarian to engage with data science.
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Tirado, Alejandro Uribe, and Wilson Castaño Muñoz. "Identifying Information Behavior in Information Search and Retrieval Through Learning Activities Using an E-learning Platform Case: Interamerican School of Library and Information Science at the University of Antioquia (Medellín-Colombia)." Education Libraries 34, no. 1 (September 19, 2017): 33. http://dx.doi.org/10.26443/el.v34i1.302.
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This text presents the future of librarian education as exemplified by the Interamerican School of Library and Information Science at the University of Antioquia (Medellin-Colombia), using an online learning platform-LMS (Moodle) and through different personalized and collaborative learning activities and tools that help students identify their own information search and retrieval models as well as compare, adapt and improve their own information behaviors, taking into account Information Behavior Models (Wilson, Ellis, Kuhlthau) and Information Literacy Standards (ACRL/ALA, CAUL, ANZIL) that have been established in the academic and scientific literature. This learning methodology has been applied to several academic courses since 2007 with excellent results.
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Adeleke, Akinniyi Ayobami. "Resolving staff-patron conflicts with digitization: one library’s experience." Library Hi Tech News 36, no. 2 (April 1, 2019): 17–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-09-2018-0060.
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Purpose This paper aims to narrate the success story of Tekena Tamuno Library by harnessing the multi-dimensional advantages of digital repository management, including multiple access to documents, simultaneous use by multiple patrons and effective space management, to address the tug of war that used to ensue between students and circulation staff over retrieval and use of past examinations question papers in the library. Design/methodology/approach The paper analyzes and reports the situation before and after the creation of Redeemers University e-question bank. Findings Interpersonal conflicts that often accompanied manual management and circulation of past question papers in the library were removed by the intervention. The circulation area that was often rowdy and noisy prior to digitization is now neat, quiet and alluring to visitors. Patrons now have a good perception of the library and its staff, thereby giving the library good reputation within and outside the university community. Social implications The paper shows that digitization could help to resolve interpersonal conflicts often created by manual management of paper documents in academic libraries. Originality/value There is a dearth of literary evidence on how Nigerian libraries digitized past examination question papers. This paper has addressed this gap to some extent.
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Genoni, Paul, and Eva Varga. "Assessing the Potential for a National Print Repository: Results of an Australian Overlap Study." College & Research Libraries 70, no. 6 (November 1, 2009): 555–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/0700555.
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This paper reports on research assessing the potential space savings that can be made if Australian academic libraries implement a national repository for the storage of legacy print collections. The paper includes data derived from a collection overlap study based on members of the CARM (CAVAL Archival and Research Materials) Centre to estimate the impact of a fully implemented national repository. It includes a calculation of the shelf and floor space that libraries might potentially retrieve for other purposes.
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Boberić-Krstićev, Danijela, and Danijela Tešendić. "Mixed approach in creating a university union catalogue." Electronic Library 33, no. 6 (November 2, 2015): 970–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-02-2014-0026.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the software architecture of the university’s union catalogue in Novi Sad, Serbia. The university’s union catalogue would comprise the collections of 14 academic libraries. Design/methodology/approach – The basis of this paper is a case study of developing a software solution for the union catalogue of the University of Novi Sad in Serbia. The solution principles of object-oriented modelling are applied to describe the software architecture. Specifically, the unified modeling language (UML) component and sequence diagrams are used. The database model is described by using a physical data model. Findings – Through the research of related papers and, taking into consideration the problem of creating a university union catalogue, it is concluded that the best approach is to combine the idea of a virtual and a physical union catalogue. Records are stored in one physical union catalogue, while the holdings data are stored in the local library management systems (LMSs) organized in the form of virtual union catalogues. Because academic libraries often use LMSs from different vendors, interoperable communication between those LMSs and the union catalogue is provided through the usage of standard library protocols for information retrieval (Search and Retrieve URL [SRU], SRU Record Update and NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol [NCIP]). Research limitations/implications – The development of a union catalogue for the University of Novi Sad is in its test phase, and, at this moment, only a software solution supporting the functionalities of a union catalogue has been created. Practical implications – By introducing a university union catalogue, students would be able to search the collections of all the university libraries by using a single portal. Their results would indicate whether a book is available and from which library it is available to borrow. Originality/value – Originality of this software architecture lies in the usage of standard library protocols. The described architecture enables the addition of new members to the university union catalogue, regardless of which LMS the library uses.
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Wu, Ming-der, and Shih-chuan Chen. "Graduate students appreciate Google Scholar, but still find use for libraries." Electronic Library 32, no. 3 (May 27, 2014): 375–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-08-2012-0102.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine how graduate students perceive and use Google Scholar. Google Scholar has provided a convenient alternative for finding scholarly documents since its inception in 2004 and has become a favoured tool for numerous academics. Knowledge of patrons’ usage patterns and attitudes towards Google Scholar will assist librarians in designing appropriate instruction programmes to improve students’ research abilities. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, 32 graduate students from the National Taiwan University were interviewed whose fields of study are the humanities (10), social sciences (11) and science and technology (11). Findings – Students prefer the usability of Google Scholar over library databases. However, they appreciate the quality of documents retrieved from library databases and regard these databases as crucial tools for finding scholarly documents. Science and technology students favoured Google Scholar more than those who study the humanities and social sciences. Research limitations/implications – This study only examines the perceptions and behaviour of graduate students. Future studies should include undergraduate students to investigate their use of Google Scholar, thereby obtaining a comprehensive understanding of various patrons of university libraries. Practical implications – This study shows that graduate students appreciate and use Google Scholar to find scholarly documents, although some students experience difficulties. The findings of this study may assist university libraries in improving their instruction programmes. Originality/value – The majority of previous studies have focused on coverage, quality and retrieval performance of Google Scholar. However, this study evaluates Google Scholar from a user’s perspective.
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Gupta, Sumita, Neelam Duhan, and Poonam Bansal. "An Approach for Focused Crawler to Harvest Digital Academic Documents in Online Digital Libraries." International Journal of Information Retrieval Research 9, no. 3 (July 2019): 23–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijirr.2019070103.
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With the rapid growth of digital information and user need, it becomes imperative to retrieve relevant and desired domain or topic specific documents as per the user query quickly. A focused crawler plays a vital role in digital libraries to crawl the web so that researchers can easily explore the domain specific search results list and find the desired content against the query. In this article, a focused crawler is being proposed for online digital library search engines, which considers meta-data of the query in order to retrieve the corresponding document or other relevant but missing information (e.g. paid publication from ACM, IEEE, etc.) against the user query. The different query strategies are made by using the meta-data and submitted to different search engines which aim to find more relevant information which is missing. The result comes out from these search engines are filtered and then used further for crawling the Web.
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Hua, Xiaoqin, Li Si, Xiaozhe Zhuang, and Wenming Xing. "Investigations about new methods of library marketing in Chinese “985” Project Universities." Library Management 36, no. 6/7 (August 10, 2015): 408–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-08-2014-0085.
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Purpose – Under the new technological environment, academic libraries meet an extremely intense competition in offering information services, and marketing becomes an important means to attain the goal of their sustainable development. The purpose of this paper is to get an overview of library marketing in Chinese “985” Project Universities, the authors undertook a survey on each library of “985” Project Universities released on the web site of Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. And then the authors identified some successful practices based on the survey. Design/methodology/approach – First, the content of each web site, along with the individual hyperlinks and categories that every library web site has, were browsed to check the availability of the categories. Second, the search function of each library was explored using terms like “blog,” “video” and “tutorial” to retrieve information about services. Third, the Google search engine was used to retrieve information from Renren, microblog and YouTube accounts combining with the name of each library. And then the authors consult reference librarians about marketing methods and tools applied in their libraries with real-time online reference services. Findings – This paper suggests that 29 libraries are exploiting video marketing, which is the most widely used marketing methods, accounting for 74.36 percent. Mobile library marketing and microblog marketing are another two major application among the 39 “985” Project Universities libraries in China, respectively, accounting for 69.23 and 58.97 percent. Originality/value – The paper reveals that there are some deficiencies lying in the marketing of these libraries: characteristic resources in really simple syndication (RSS) are insufficient, video themes turn to be traditional and plain, network media marketing is relatively uncommon, and mobile library marketing is limited to mobile messaging services. It may fill in the gap of better understanding the relationship between the traditional information services and modern services from users’ perspective. It is instructive for libraries to systematically summarize success or failure experience of other library marketing, and keep an innovative concept and global vision.
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Kola, Blerim. "An Albanian Case Study On Measuring the Service Quality in An Academic Library." European Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies 1, no. 1 (April 30, 2016): 52. http://dx.doi.org/10.26417/ejms.v1i1.p52-57.
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Purpose – The aim of this study is to measure the perceptions of the Faculty of Economics of Tirana library users as they relate to quality service and to determine how far this library has succeeded in delivering such service to its users. Design/methodology/approach – The research was carried out among the students of the Faculty of Economics of Tirana. A questionnaire was used as the data gathering instrument. The instruments for data collection consisted of structured questions. All the closed ended questions were designed to elicit responses on a five point Likert scale to measure both respondent satisfaction and perception of service quality. Analysis of the collected data made use of the chi-square method. Findings – The results would appear to indicate that Faculty of Economics of Tirana library is not lacking in quality of service. However, we need to note that quality information service is about helping users to define and satisfy their information needs, building their confidence in using information retrieval systems, and making the whole activity of working with library staff a pleasurable experience. To achieve total quality in information service the Faculty of Economics of Tirana library should provide a comprehensive information programme that is predicated on the needs and activities of the users. Originality/value – This article may help those libraries, who are seriously interested to develop user satisfaction and provide better service to the user. This article also suggests some recommendations about increasing the user satisfaction in the library service.
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Mugo, Grace Wanjiru, and Milkah Mathu. "Assessment of Customer Service Provision for Enhanced User Satisfaction in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of St Paul’s University Library, Kiambu County, Kenya." International Journal of Current Aspects 5, no. 1 (March 13, 2021): 20–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.35942/ijcab.v5i1.155.
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Primarily, academic libraries and librarians’ objective is to satisfy library users. Customer satisfaction in business seeks to maintain and enhance the relationship between customers and organizations to win loyalty and ensure survival in the competitive world of information explosion. Customer satisfaction, therefore, implies customers’ perception that his or her expectations have been met or surpassed. The purpose of this study was to assess the customer service provision for enhanced user satisfaction in academic libraries with a focus on St Paul’s University Library. The objectives of the study were to establish the quality of information resources/services offered at the library; to determine the level of awareness and accessibility of the existing information resources; to establish strategies/methods used to ensure effective customer satisfaction; and to determine challenges encountered by library users while seeking information services at St. Paul’s university library. The study was both quantitative and qualitative in nature and descriptive survey method was used. The study was carried out at St Paul’s university library main campus, which is located in Kiambu County, along Limuru Road, about 32 Kms from the City of Nairobi. The target population included144 full time second, 159 third year full time students, 65 full time lecturers, 31library staff and the Chief University Librarian. The researcher used stratified random sampling to select the respondents and a sample size of 161 respondents was selected from the target population. Data was collected using different questionnaires administered to the students, lecturers and library staff while the interview schedule was used on the University librarian. Data was analyzed, interpreted and presented using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the library is well equipped with quality information materials both in written and electronic formats and that generally, the services offered at the library were of good standards and library users were treated with respect and courtesy while seeking library services. The findings showed that it is important for librarians to increase communication between library users and library staff, conduct regular staff training on customer care to enhance customer service practices. The findings further showed that a large number of the users visit the library to be able to access and retrieve information materials from online sources; library users get to know about new information materials acquired by the library through: library visits, current awareness service (CAS), Own initiative or visits and notice boards. In conclusion, this research will be used to improve services in the library and also better the library profession as well as contribute majorly to the body of knowledge in the area of library customer service provision and user satisfaction. This study recommended that there is need to transform, re-engineer and improve library services to conform to changing user’s academic needs in the University.
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Mooney, Gary. "Intelligent information retrieval from the World Wide Web using fuzzy user modelling." Library and Information Research 21, no. 67 (October 26, 2013): 24–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/lirg379.
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The ever-changing nature of information sources, coupled with the increased demand on dwindling academic resources, led librarians and other information professionals to recognise the need for information retrieval (IR) systems that can incorporate the expertise of the information professional
and gather knowledge about the user's experiences and preferences (Werckert & Cooper, 1989). The explosion of available information resources brought about by the development of the Internet and the World-Wide Web (WWW) has strengthened this need. The goal is to produce an
'intelligent' IR system which would work with the user to satisfy their information needs, so the application of Artificial lntelligence (AI) techniques seems a likely approach to the problem (Morris, 1990).
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Greenberg, Riki, and Judit Bar-Ilan. "Library metrics – studying academic users’ information retrieval behavior: A case study of an Israeli university library." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 49, no. 4 (April 3, 2016): 454–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000616640031.
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The purpose of this study is to get insights on library users’ information retrieval behavior, as reflected in log files, reports, and publishers’ counts. From the data it appears that the library’s discovery tool is not the major source for accessing full text items and the patrons often prefer other sources such as Google Scholar. Google Scholar cannot replace the library, but it can link users to resources that the patrons can access, through library subscriptions.
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Visintini, Sarah, Mish Boutet, Melissa Helwig, and Alison Manley. "Research Support in Health Sciences Libraries: A Scoping Review." Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association / Journal de l'Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada 39, no. 2 (July 24, 2018): 56–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/jchla29366.
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Background:As part of a health sciences library’s internal assessment of its research support services, an environmental scan and literature review were conducted to identify research services offered elsewhere in Canada. Through this process, it became clear that a more formal review of the academic literature would help libraries make informed decisions about their services. To address this gap, we conducted a scoping review of research services provided in health sciences libraries contexts.Methods:Searches were conducted in Medline, Embase, ERIC, CINAHL, LISTA, LISS, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Google for articles which described the development, implementation, or evaluation of one or more research support initiatives in a health sciences library context. We identified additional articles by searching reference lists of included studies and soliciting medical library listservs.Results:Our database searches retrieved 7134 records, 4026 after duplicates were removed. Title/abstract screening excluded 3751, with 333 records retained for full-text screening. Seventy-five records were included, reporting on 74 different initiatives. Included studies were published between 1990 and 2017, the majority from North American and academic library contexts. Major service areas reported were the creation of new research support positions, and support services for systematic review support, grants, data management, open access and repositories.Conclusion:This scoping review is the first review to our knowledge to map research support services in the health sciences library context. It identified main areas of research service support provided by health sciences libraries that can be used for benchmarking or information gathering purposes.
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Perryman, Carol. "Assessment Related Skills and Knowledge Are Increasingly Mentioned in Library Job Postings." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 10, no. 1 (March 6, 2015): 98. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8060t.
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Passoneau, S., & Erickson, S. (2014). Core competencies for assessment in libraries: A review and analysis of job postings. Library Leadership & Management, 28(4):1-19. https://journals.tdl.org/llm/index.php/llm/article/view/7080
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Objective – The authors sought to determine whether existing definitions of assessment agree with assessment-related skills sought in job postings, and to identify key assessment-related skills, needs for training, and trends in assessment.
Design – Content analysis.
Setting – Job postings from six library-specific websites: the American Library Association, the Library & Information Technology Association, the Society of American Archivists, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Association of Research Libraries, and Library Assessment job announcements at http://libraryassessment.info/?cat=13.
Subjects – Job titles and descriptions published during an 18-month period between Summer 2012 and Winter 2013 that met the inclusion criteria (n=231).
Methods – Job postings were searched and analyzed in two separate sets whose inclusion criteria is as follows: First, job postings with the term assessment in the position title or as the main focus of the position (n=44) were retrieved; of these, three postings were too old to contain descriptions, so were excluded from analysis. Second, job postings were retrieved with the terms assessment, evaluation, metrics, and strategic in the descriptive text of postings with position titles that did not specifically mention assessment (n=187). The full text of both sets was downloaded to ATLAS.ti software for analysis using a grounded theory approach. Mutually exclusive terms emerging from the coding process were documented and defined; from this analysis, networks of code “families” or co-relational groupings helped to create categories and sub-categories. The context of terms was closely examined to understand the meaning of assessment-related terms in job descriptions. Following this step, Microsoft Excel was used to generate tables and pivot tables, aiding understanding and illustrating data.
Main Results – All 44 job posts containing the term assessment as part of the position title were from research universities or four year colleges; of these, most were ARL member libraries. For these postings, the concept of assessment was more clearly aligned with definitions of assessment as an ongoing process. The positions described, requiring a minimum of three years’ of experience, ranged from entry-level to administrative in nature.
In the second set (187 postings), the interchangeable use of the terms “assessment” and “evaluation” was particularly evident in job postings unrelated to library instruction. No library types other than academic were recruiting for assessment librarians, but related skills, usually referred to as evaluation in public and special libraries, were mentioned in all areas of library practice including instruction, administration, public services, user behavior, and to a lesser extent, access services, archives, information technology, cataloging, and more. While less prominent, these less often mentioned areas of practice also appear to be increasing their awareness of assessment.
Key skills and knowledge areas needed for assessment in libraries emerged from content analysis of the job postings. These were grouped under eight main areas of competency and were augmented by the authors’ own experiences as assessment librarians: background in library assessment, research methods, statistical and analytic skills, visualization and presentation skills, and project management and people skills.
Conclusions – Based upon analysis of this set of documents, a culture of assessment in libraries appears to be emerging, demonstrating a possible upward trend when contrasted with the earlier research of Walter and Oakleaf (2010). Overall, assessment related skills and knowledge were increasingly evident across all library types and positions. Suggestions for aiding the development of an emerging culture of assessment include fostering liaisons between ALA divisions and library schools to persuade the schools of the need for related coursework, workshops focused on assessment-related skills, certification programs, and a proposed minor in library assessment. Opening avenues for discussion between library types could enhance the growth of an assessment culture beyond academic librarianship. Additional research to better understand the diffusion of assessment culture and practice into non-academic libraries is also recommended.
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Liu, Weiling. "Linked Data in a Nutshell: A Starter Kit of Selected Annotated Bibliography and Resources for Academic Librarians: Part One." International Journal of Librarianship 3, no. 1 (July 17, 2018): 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2018.vol3.1.47.
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It has been a decade since Tim Berners-Lee coined Linked Data in 2006. More and more Linked Data datasets have been made available for information retrieval on the Web. It is essential for librarians, especially academic librarians, to keep up with the state of Linked Data. There is so much information about Linked Data that one may wonder where to begin when they want to join the Linked Data community. With this in mind, the author compiled this annotated bibliography as a starter kit. Due to the many resources available, this list focuses on literature in English only and of specific projects, case studies, research studies, and tools that may be helpful to academic librarians, in addition to the overview of Linked Data concept and the current state of Linked Data evolution and adoption.
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Liu, Weiling. "Linked Data in a Nutshell: A Starter Kit of Selected Annotated Bibliography and Resources for Academic Librarians: Part Two." International Journal of Librarianship 3, no. 1 (July 17, 2018): 54. http://dx.doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2018.vol3.1.51.
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It has been a decade since Tim Berners-Lee coined Linked Data in 2006. More and more Linked Data datasets have been made available for information retrieval on the Web. It is essential for librarians, especially academic librarians, to keep up with the state of Linked Data. There is so much information about Linked Data that one may wonder where to begin when they want to join the Linked Data community. With this in mind, the author compiled this annotated bibliography as a starter kit. Due to the many resources available, this list focuses on literature in English only and of specific projects, case studies, research studies, and tools that may be helpful to academic librarians, in addition to the overview of Linked Data concept and the current state of Linked Data evolution and adoption.
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Porter, Jason A., Kevin C. Wolbach, Catherine B. Purzycki, Leslie A. Bowman, Eva Agbada, and Alison M. Mostrom. "Integration of Information and Scientific Literacy: Promoting Literacy in Undergraduates." CBE—Life Sciences Education 9, no. 4 (December 2010): 536–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1187/cbe.10-01-0006.
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The Association of College and Research Libraries recommends incorporating information literacy (IL) skills across university and college curricula, for the goal of developing information literate graduates. Congruent with this goal, the Departments of Biological Sciences and Information Science developed an integrated IL and scientific literacy (SL) exercise for use in a first-year biology course. Students were provided the opportunity to access, retrieve, analyze, and evaluate primary scientific literature. By the completion of this project, student responses improved concerning knowledge and relevance of IL and SL skills. This project exposes students to IL and SL early in their undergraduate experience, preparing them for future academic advancement.
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Raubenheimer, Jenny. "Enhancing resource sharing with a state-of-the-art transportation system in a large open distance learning (ODL) institution in South Africa." Interlending & Document Supply 42, no. 2/3 (August 12, 2014): 125–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ilds-05-2014-0026.
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Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to investigate the enhancement of resource sharing with a state-of-the-art transportation system in a large open distance learning (ODL) institution in South Africa. The University of South Africa (UNISA) is an ODL institution, and it has the largest academic library of its kind in Africa. The University is acknowledged as one of the mega-universities of the world with a student body approaching 400 000. In addition to providing an inter-lending service to this large student body and to 3,000 staff, the UNISA Library is a net-lender within South Africa’s inter-lending and resource sharing network. The Library’s inter-lending service forms part of the request services available to all its clients and to the wider community of participating libraries. Daily, an average of 2000 requests is received for processing, retrieval and delivery. This paper provides a brief overview of how the Library’s request service is managed and will discuss the technologies used to speed up the request process. It focuses on an automated radio frequency identification (RFID) transportation system to be implemented as part of the 21st century, newly redesigned UNISA Library. To ensure the speedy availability of material on the shelves after return, this system automatically transports materials via a Paternoster book lift to the respective levels within the Library. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology used in this investigation encompassed a literature study and a study visit to a library where this automated delivery system had been implemented and information was gained from relevant service suppliers. Findings – The UNISA Library found that it is feasible to use the system in terms of the large number of books to be transported from drop-off points to the respective levels. In accordance with the investigation of the number of trolleys to be pushed daily by staff from one point to another, the installation of an automated system will allow more time for shelf maintenance staff to attend to the processing of requests for material and other important but less urgent duties. This will impact positively on the speed of delivery of requests submitted by ODL clients who cannot visit the libraries together with those submitted by local and international inter-library loan partners who depend on the UNISA Library as a net-lender for material not available in their own collections. This will impact positively on availability of material on the shelves and the speed of delivery of requests for information resources submitted by ODL clients who cannot visit the ODL libraries and inter-library loan partners, nationally and internationally, who depend on the UNISA Library as a net-lender for material not available in their own collections. Originality/value – Because rapid delivery of requested information resources has become very important to ensure just in time information, it is important to implement an internal delivery system to support the inter-lending process. This study is useful for libraries that need to deliver many physical items to a large client body.
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Nzomo, Peggy, and Paul Fehrmann. "Advocacy engagement." Journal of Information Literacy 14, no. 1 (June 5, 2020): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.11645/14.1.2695.
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The current research sought to identify what skills, knowledge, and behaviours (SKBs) in advocacy engagement are closely associated with information literacy skills. The paper examines what role information literacy (IL) skills play in making one an effective advocate by drawing on everyday life situations that involve advocacy such as self-advocacy, social advocacy, patient advocacy, parent advocacy, and policy advocacy. A rapid scoping review was completed using articles published within the last ten years (2008–2019). The articles were retrieved from Academic Search Complete, a multidisciplinary database. The aim of our initial review was to identify what skills, knowledge and behaviours are deemed essential for everyday life situations that involve advocacy. Charting of the literature was then used to map the skills, knowledge and behaviours mentioned in relation to advocacy to information literacy skills. Results showed how the knowledge component in advocacy engagement is closely associated with various IL skills such as finding information, evaluation of information and sharing information. Implications of the study point towards the importance of emphasising IL instruction in broader contexts beyond higher education and/ or academic libraries. The study shows that IL skills are important in the public realm and in primary (elementary) and secondary (high) school contexts as well. Therefore, public librarians and school librarians should be just as engaged in equipping their patrons/clientele with IL skills that may be needed for different types of advocacy such as self-advocacy, parent advocacy and patient advocacy. The study also has implications for humanitarian research and research that involves situations of information poverty as these contexts will often involve advocacy work as well.
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El Hassani, Aziz. "The Role of Information Literacy in Higher Education: An Initiative at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco." Nordic Journal of Information Literacy in Higher Education 7, no. 1 (December 18, 2015): 32–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.15845/noril.v7i1.229.
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This paper, part of which was presented at the 12th annual AMICAL conference at the American University in Bulgaria held in Blagoevgrad, on 29 May 2015, reports on a doctoral research project which explores the meaning and role of information literacy in higher education and lifelong learning. It also highlights an information literacy initiative at a Moroccan university, namely Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, and how its academic library strives to promote it. Living in an age of information tsunami and technological advancement, issues of information access, evaluation, retrieval and effective use, have become significantly critical in our societies. Directing the attention to the issue of information literacy and framing the best practices on how they can be best blended into the learning process of students are of paramount importance. Like other libraries across the globe, Mohammed VI Library at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco has realized the importance of information literacy and has worked in various ways to address this issue. This paper will describe the university strategy of teaching Information Literacy to graduate and undergraduate students in a number of ways. Recommendations to improve and support this initiative, including incorporating information literacy and skills across the university's curriculum, and fostering more effective partnerships between the Al Akhawayn university library and the teaching faculty, will be also discussed in this paper.
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Odeyemi, Oladele Joseph, and Aliyuapemi Musa. "Evaluation of Automated Applications and Their Effects on Cataloguing and Classification Practices in Selected Academic Libraries in Southwest, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 8, no. 2 (August 5, 2018): 54–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2018.8.2.175.
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Academic library automation is germane to achieving the main objectives of setting it. Development of Information Communications and Technology is playing a crucial role in the restructuring of libraries. Shift from human dependent operations to machine dependency, mechanization (data processing) to knowledge processing, and astand-alone system to network computing. This study is majorly designed to evaluate the automated applications deployed and used in the selected academic library and to determine the influence of them on the cataloguing and classification in the academic library. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The purposive sampling technique was used to select a total of 75 respondents, out of which only 67 copies were retrieved and used for data analysis. The descriptive frequency counts and percentages were used to analyse and answer the three (2) formulated research questions. The following are some of the applications in cataloguing section: computer, local area network, internet connectivity, servers, printers, and bar code readers. The influence of automation in the selected academic libraries cannot be overemphasized. The extent of the influence includes positive and negative; however, the positive influence overruled the negative ones. The positive ones include the facts that: it has helped improve interpersonal relationship; cataloguers are more satisfied with their jobs; there is improved cooperation in the library; cataloguers feel like professionals even when they are yet to be one; their self-esteem is being boosted, thereby making them feel important; library para-professional routines become more routine and less flexible; and that it makes a whole lot of difference with respect to cataloguing. The negative influence includes the fact that automation results in some health hazard like technostress as a result of sitting for long. Recommendations were made, based on the findings that; automation grants should be made available to academic libraries so as to make them fully automated in all their activities; libraries that are yet to imbibe automation should do so as digitisation has become the growing trend in the world today, more importantly, because of its numerous benefits.