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Khan, Asad, Mohamad Noorman Masrek, Khalid Mahmood, and Saima Qutab. "Factors influencing the adoption of digital reference services among the university librarians in Pakistan." Electronic Library 35, no. 6 (2017): 1225–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-05-2016-0112.

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Purpose This study aims to explore the factors affecting the adoption of digital reference services (DRS) among the university librarians in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Based on the adapted unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model, the proposed study tested 12 hypothetical relationships through structural equation modelling (SEM) techniques. The study approach was quantitative based on a questionnaire distributed online to a sample of Pakistani university librarians and completed by 289 respondents. The questionnaire used in this study was developed from other
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Badia, Giovanna. "Relationships Between Librarians and Faculty Still Need Further Investigation." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 7, no. 3 (2012): 80. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8h90h.

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Objective – To examine how the Key Mediating Variable (KMV) model of Morgan and Hunt’s Commitment-Trust Theory of Relationship Marketing can be used to look at the relationships between librarians and faculty as reported in the literature. Relationship marketing stresses customer retention and long-term customer relationships, rather than focusing on the product.
 
 To also identify: 1) the methods reported in the literature to evaluate relationships between librarians and faculty; 2) the elements reported in the literature that lead to commitment and trust in librarian-faculty relat
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Guth, LuMarie, and Patricia Vander Meer. "Telepresence robotics in an academic library." Library Hi Tech 35, no. 3 (2017): 408–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-03-2017-0059.

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Purpose Librarians are working with telepresence robotics for various uses, particularly as a communication method inhabiting a space between video chat and face-to-face interactions. The library at (Blinded University) partnered with the (Blinded Laboratory) to showcase this emerging technology in a high-traffic setting utilized by students of every level and major. The purpose of this paper is to discuss patron reactions to this technology exhibition in the library, beta testing of a telepresence robot in various public services tasks, and library employee attitudes toward this unfamiliar te
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Ayeni, Philips O., Blessed O. Agbaje, and Maria Tippler. "A Systematic Review of Library Services Provision in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16, no. 3 (2021): 67–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29902.

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Objective – Libraries have had to temporarily shut their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the provision of online and remote services. This review analyzed services offered by libraries, the technological tools used, and the challenges facing libraries during the pandemic. Methods – This study employed a systematic literature review, following the PRISMA checklist (Moher at al., 2009). The Building Blocks search strategy was employed to search for keywords of concepts in Library and Information Science Abstract (LISA), Library and Information Science Technology Abstract (LI
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Maystrovich, Tatiana V. "Theoretical Basis for the Development of National Standard “Library and Information Services of the Scientific Library. Types, Forms and Modes of Provision”." Bibliotekovedenie [Library and Information Science (Russia)] 68, no. 5 (2019): 465–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2019-68-5-465-474.

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The article presents substantiation of the theoretical provisions underlying the National Standard GOST R 7.0.104—2019 “SIBID. Library and information services of the scientific library. Types, forms and modes of provision”. The author proves the expediency of applying cluster approach, allowed to consider the library and information service in terms of its content (type), form and modes of provision to users. The article demonstrates possibility of applying Standard not only to scientific libraries, but also to the libraries of other types. Definition of library and information service in the
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Chaputula, Aubrey Harvey, and Stephen Mutula. "eReadiness of public university libraries in Malawi to use mobile phones in the provision of library and information services." Library Hi Tech 36, no. 2 (2018): 270–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-10-2017-0204.

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present findings of a study conducted to determine eReadiness status of public university libraries in Malawi to use mobile phones in the provision of library and information services.Design/methodology/approachThe researcher carried out in-depth semi-structured interviews with university/college librarians and information and communications technology (ICT) directors using interview guides. Students were also administered with a survey questionnaire that contained closed- and some open-ended questions. Proceedings of the interviews were recorded using a
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Ossom Williamson, Peace. "Academic Medical Library Services Contribute to Scholarship in Medical Faculty and Residents." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 12, no. 3 (2017): 165. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8337c.

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 Quesenberry, A. C., Oelschlegel, S., Earl, M., Leonard, K., & Vaughn, C. J. (2016). The impact of library resources and services on the scholarly activity of medical faculty and residents. Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 35(3), 259-265. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2016.1189778
 
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 Objective – To assess the impact of academic medical library services and resources on information-seeking behaviours during the academic efforts of medical faculty and residents.
 
 Design – Value study derived from a 23-item survey.
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Torabi, Nazi. "Academic Libraries Should Consider a Strategic Approach to Promotion and Marketing of e-Books." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6, no. 4 (2011): 130. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b87k62.

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Objectives – The main objectives of this study were the following: 
 
 1) To determine the existence of a formal promotion or marketing strategic plan for e-books in academic libraries.
 2) To identify the marketing and promotion tools being used for e-book marketing.
 3) To understand the role of faculty in promoting e-books. 
 4) To explore the issues and challenges that the libraries are facing in promoting e-books.
 5) To investigate the future plans for the promotion of e-books. 
 
 Design – Qualitative study involving individual interviews followed
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Torabi, Nazi. "A Graduate Degree in Library or Information Science Is Required, but not Sufficient, to Enter the Profession." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6, no. 1 (2011): 85. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8r63s.

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 Reeves, R., & Hahn, T. (2010). Job advertisements for recent graduates: Advising, curriculum, and job-seeking implications. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 51(2), 103-119.
 
 Objective – To analyze the current state of the job market for recent MLS or MLIS graduates.
 
 Design – Content analysis of job postings.
 
 Setting – Online library or archival job advertisements published between 15 April, 2006 and 10 May, 2009 and collected from two national library publications (American Libraries and Library Journal), two
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Krueger, Stephanie. "LIS Students at a Japanese University Use Smartphones for Social Communication more often than for Educational Purposes." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 13, no. 3 (2018): 97–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29412.

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 Lau, K. P., Chiu, D. K. W., Ho, K. K. W., Lo, P., & See-To, E. W. K. (2017). Educational usage of mobile devices: Differences between postgraduate and undergraduate students. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 43(3), 201-208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2017.03.004
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 Objective – To discover how undergraduate (UG) and graduate (G; “postgraduate” [PG] in the original article) students of library and information science (LIS) use mobile devices and to understand preferences and perceived barriers to educational use.
 Design – Survey question
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Irawati, Indira. "Praktik signifikasi atas transformasi pelayanan referensi di Perpustakaan Universitas Indonesia." Jurnal Kajian Informasi & Perpustakaan 8, no. 2 (2020): 207. http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/jkip.v8i2.26723.

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The transformation of reference services in academic libraries in the era of information technology has a significant impact on librarians. Librarians need to address transformation properly to design the right services. The University of Indonesia (UI) library has undergone this transformation since a decade ago and continues to adapt to existing developments. Various service concepts were developed to suit users' demands, including by providing online-based services and utilizing social media to communicate with users. This study aimed to explore how reference librarians interpreted this tra
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Alexander, Stephanie, and Diana K. Wakimoto. "Exploration of reference models in a public university system." Reference Services Review 47, no. 1 (2019): 21–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-08-2018-0062.

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the reference and public service models used at academic libraries in the California State University system. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory study used a qualitative mixed methods design with an online survey and follow-up interviews with public services librarians. Findings The majority of the libraries in this study continue to use a traditional reference model with a physical desk staffed by librarians. Some libraries have moved to tiered or on-call reference using students and staff to triage patron questions. The majority of libraries’
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Nur Qomariyah, Astutik, and Rusdiyah Ciptaning Dwi Kusuma. "Analysis of E-mail Transactions in Virtual Reference Services." Record and Library Journal 1, no. 2 (2018): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/rlj.v1-i2.2015.105-119.

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Today, the use of traditional reference desk in the academic libraries has been rarely used, thus expanding or even move to a virtual reference service. A minimum level of virtual reference services are provided in the academic library is currently in general is the electronic mail (e-mail). One of the academic library specifically provide virtual reference services via e-mail is a Petra Christian University (PCU) Library (refdesk@petra.ac.id.). In such services librarians provide assistance to users in finding information and answer questions. This study aimed to analyze the transaction refer
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Luo, Lili. "Reference service in Second Life: an overview." Reference Services Review 36, no. 3 (2008): 289–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00907320810895378.

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of how reference service is provided in the 3D virtual world, Second Life (SL), and to further the professional understanding of the newest reference “frontier” and its impact on the library reference world.Design/methodology/approachA survey study was conducted to examine the nature and practice of reference service provided by volunteer reference practitioners in SL. Different aspects of SL reference were studied, including types of reference questions, types of reference sources, communication methods, reference competencies and dif
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Vinyard, Marc, Colleen Mullally, and Jaimie Beth Colvin. "Why do Students Seek Help in an Age of DIY? Using a Qualitative Approach to Look Beyond Statistics." Reference & User Services Quarterly 56, no. 4 (2017): 257. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/rusq.56.4.257.

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National statistics indicate that academic libraries are experiencing declines in reference transactions, but the references services in some libraries continue to thrive. While many studies explore reasons that students do not seek assistance from librarians, there is limited research explaining why students do ask for help. The authors conducted a study to answer two questions: (1) How do undergraduate students look for information? (2) What prompted the students to seek out help from a librarian? To answer these questions, the authors conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with unde
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Qomariyah, Astutik Nur, and Rusdiyah Ciptaning Dwi Kusuma. "Analysis of E-mail Transactions in Virtual Reference Services." Record and Library Journal 1, no. 2 (2016): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/rlj.v1i2.1174.

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Today, the use of traditional reference desk in the academic libraries has been rarely used, thus expanding or even move to a virtual reference service. A minimum level of virtual reference services are provided in the academic library is currently in general is the electronic mail (e-mail). One of the academic library specifically provide virtual reference services via e-mail is a Petra Christian University (PCU) Library (ref-desk@petra.ac.id.). In such services librarians provide assistance to users in finding information and answer questions. This study aimed to analyze the transaction refe
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Y. Antunez, Marilia, Sarah E. Toevs, and Melissa A. Gains. "Rejuvenating aging studies in academic libraries." Collection Building 33, no. 1 (2013): 2–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cb-09-2013-0034.

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Purpose – The aim of this paper is to identify resources essential gerontology (aging studies) resources and liaison strategies that provide guidance for academic librarians working with faculty and students in this highly interdisciplinary field. Design/methodology/approach – A convenience sample of gerontology faculty was surveyed to identify important materials, including preferred journals, databases, reference books, and sources of grey literature for gerontology research and teaching. Gerontology faculty information seeking behaviors, including faculty-librarian partnership, were also ex
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Tewell, Eamon C. "Accurate Answers to Reference Queries May Be Provided Less Frequently Than Expected." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 5, no. 4 (2010): 125. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8zw4x.

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 Hernon, P., & McClure, C. (1986). Unobtrusive reference testing: The 55 percent rule. Library Journal, 111(7), 37-41.
 
 
 Objective – To determine the number of government documents reference questions that are answered correctly by professional library staff.
 
 Design – The authors utilized unobtrusive reference testing: reference queries posed to library personnel who were unaware they were being evaluated. As opposed to other designs that require the researcher’s presence in the setting, unobtrusive testing utilizes proxies to administer tes
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Saunders, Laura. "Identifying Core Reference Competencies from an Employers’ Perspective: Implications for Instruction." College & Research Libraries 73, no. 4 (2012): 390–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl-281.

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Reference services are in transition. Impacted by advances in technology, changing user expectations, and the migration to greater provision of online and distance service, reference in academic libraries today is not the same service it was even just a decade ago. Most literature looks at reference competencies either for a specific service model such as virtual reference, or a specific type of library like an academic health or law library. Despite the changing nature of the job, few studies have considered reference competencies more broadly from the employer’s point of view. This study rep
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Senior, Heidi, and Tori Ward. "A Rapid Review of the Reporting and Characteristics of Instruments Measuring Satisfaction with Reference Service in Academic Libraries." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 14, no. 4 (2019): 128–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29556.

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 Objective – The objective of this review was to examine research instrument characteristics, and to examine the validity and reliability of research instruments developed by practicing librarians, which measure the construct of patron satisfaction with academic library reference services. The authors were also interested in the extent to which instruments could be reused
 Methods – Authors searched three major library and information science databases: Library and Information Science Technology Abstracts (LISTA); Library Science Database (LD); and Library Literature & I
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Imler, Bonnie Brubaker, Kathryn Rebecca Garcia, and Nina Clements. "Are reference pop-up widgets welcome or annoying? A usability study." Reference Services Review 44, no. 3 (2016): 282–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-11-2015-0049.

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate user reaction to pop-up chat widgets for possible use as a promoter of online reference services in libraries. Design/methodology/approach Librarians at three different campuses of the Pennsylvania State University interviewed ten students at each campus. Librarians used a script to ask students to respond to various library websites and the potential utility of a pop-up widget. Students also responded to a sample chat widget and were asked to evaluate the timing of its appearance on the page. Findings All participants indicated on a timeline
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Bossaller, Jenny, Christopher Sean Burns, and Amy VanScoy. "Re-conceiving time in reference and information services work: a qualitative secondary analysis." Journal of Documentation 73, no. 1 (2017): 2–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-03-2016-0028.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use the sociology of time to understand how time is perceived by academic librarians who provide reference and information service (RIS). Design/methodology/approach This study is a qualitative secondary analysis (QSA) of two phenomenological studies about the experience of RIS in academic libraries. The authors used QSA to re-analyze the interview transcripts to develop themes related to the perception of time. Findings Three themes about the experience of time in RIS work were identified. Participants experience time as discrete, bounded moments but so
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Furlan, Wendy. "Virtual Racism Rears its Head: Uncovering Librarian Bias in E-mail Reference Services." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 2, no. 2 (2007): 97. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8kg64.

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 Shachaf, Pnina, and Sarah Horowitz. "Are Virtual Reference Services Color Blind?" Library & Information Science Research 28.4 (Sept. 2006): 501-20.
 
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 Objective – To examine whether librarians provide equitable virtual reference services to diverse user groups.
 
 Design – Unobtrusive method of defined scenarios submitted via e-mail.
 
 Setting – Twenty-three Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries from across the United States. All ARL member libraries were invited to participate, with the 23 ac
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Luo, Lili, and Emily Weak. "Managing a text reference consortium: the My Info Quest experience." Reference Services Review 40, no. 2 (2012): 311–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00907321211228345.

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PurposeThis paper aims to describe management and operational considerations for collaborative text reference services.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted in‐depth interviews with members of the My Info Quest (MIQ) management team. The paper reports on the interviews in the context of MIQ's operations as the first US nationwide, collaborative text reference service.FindingsMIQ is a non‐hierarchal organization that relies on frequent communication, enthusiastic and dedicated member librarians, and a collective sense of commitment. Challenges and lessons from MIQ's operations are di
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Ahmed, Shamshad, Arslan Sheikh, and Muhammad Akram. "Implementing knowledge management in university libraries of Punjab, Pakistan." Information Discovery and Delivery 46, no. 2 (2018): 83–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/idd-08-2017-0065.

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Purpose Knowledge management (KM) is an emerging method of management. This study aims to explore the various aspects of implementing KM in university libraries of Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire, and data were collected from 75 chief librarians and reference librarians of 48 university libraries of Pakistan. A total of 60 valid responses received and analyzed using SPSS version-21. Findings The results disclose that a majority of respondents are familiar with KM, and literature reading is the major source of their awareness. The Pa
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Walker, Stephanie. "Low Volume, Funding, Staffing and Technical Problems are Key Reasons for Discontinuation of Chat Reference Services." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 2, no. 3 (2007): 97. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b80k5h.

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Objective – To investigate the reasons behind the cessation of 9 virtual (chat) reference services. 
 
 Design – Multiple case-study investigation
 
 Setting – Academic, public, and special libraries in the United States.
 
 Subjects – Five academic libraries, 1 public library, and 3 library consortia.
 
 Methods – The initial method used to identify discontinued chat reference services was via a posting to DIG_REF, the digital reference services listserv. From this initial posting, librarians on the list also suggested other cases, for a total of 7. Two
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Ali, K. S., Ghulam Jeelani Shah, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur ., and Khaisar Muneebulla Khan. "Web-Based Library and Information Services in the Libraries of the Institutions of National Importance in India: A Study with Reference to Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu." Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services 8, no. 3 (2018): 45–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2018.8.3.550.

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This paper focuses on the use of web-based library services in India and examines how libraries in the Institutions of National importance in India provide web access to their collections and other services. The study sample for the present study were Thirteen (13) institutions of National importance located at Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu states which were selected using purposive sampling technique based on the research objectives. The data was collected using a web-based survey by examining the library websites of the select institutions using a check-list of 52 items covered topics of
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Fournier, Karine, and Lindsey Sikora. "How Canadian librarians practice and assess individualized research consultations in academic libraries." Performance Measurement and Metrics 18, no. 2 (2017): 148–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pmm-05-2017-0022.

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Purpose Though we live in a digital era, libraries offer significant hours of in-person reference services, in combination with online reference services. Nevertheless, an increase in requests for in-person, individualized research consultations (IRCs) over the last few years has been observed. IRCs between librarians and students are common practice in academic institutions. While these sessions can be deemed useful for patrons, as they are tailored to their specific needs, however, they can also be time consuming for the librarians. Therefore, it is important to evaluate this service, and as
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Vasantha, B., and M. Dhanamjaya. "Usage of Mobile Phones for Library Services by Students of REVA University, Bangalore: A Study." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 8, no. 2 (2018): 29–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2018.8.2.185.

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There are evidences of existence of libraries as treasure houses of knowledge in ancient history, earliest reference being “The Great Alexandrian Library”. A continuous transition in the libraries has happened in phased manner over the years to get into the present “Digital Era”. Containers of information have changed stage by stage from parchment to papyrus to paper to digital media. Information & Communication Technology has revolutionized all walks of human life starting from shopping, banking or booking a cinema ticket etc. Technology has become a vital part of common life in different
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Wilson, Daniel Earl. "Web content and design trends of Alabama academic libraries." Electronic Library 33, no. 1 (2015): 88–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-05-2013-0100.

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Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate the website content of Alabama academic libraries to examine their services, content and compliance with design and accessibility standards. Design/methodology/approach – A content analysis was conducted on 24 academic library websites discovered through Jeanne Burke’s Higher Education Directory and the Alabama Colleges directory website. All data were collected within a month. Findings – Study data revealed that while academic libraries are offering more online services, many continue to lack certain services or fail to implement basic web design and acce
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Copenhaver, Kimberly, and Alyssa Koclanes. "Impact of web-scale discovery on reference inquiry." Reference Services Review 44, no. 3 (2016): 266–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-11-2015-0046.

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine shifts in the volume and complexity of reference questions received at a small liberal arts college following the implementation of a Web-scale discovery service. Design/methodology/approach Researchers used the Warner model of reference classification to review and classify reference questions from the academic year prior to the implementation of EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) and the academic year following EDS implementation to evaluate the change in volume of questions and complexity. Findings Research findings are significant as they document
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Wakimoto, Diana K. "Decline in Reference Transactions with Few Questions Referred to Librarian when the Reference Desk is Staffed by a Paraprofessional." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6, no. 1 (2011): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8c039.

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 Dinkins, D., & Ryan, S. M. (2010). Measuring referrals: The use of paraprofessionals at the reference desk. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 36(4), 279-286.
 
 Objective — To determine the type and percentage of questions referred to a librarian by a paraprofessional (i.e., an individual without an MLIS) staffing the reference desk, whether the percentage of referrals would decrease over time, and any consequences from having a paraprofessional rather than a librarian staffing the desk.
 
 Design — Quantitative analysis of reference desk transac
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Fourie, Ina, and Heidi Julien. "IRS, information services and LIS research – a reminder about affect and the affective paradigm … and a question." Library Hi Tech 32, no. 1 (2014): 190–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-10-2013-0144.

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Purpose – A previous contribution argues in favour of a balance in emphasis between information communication technology (ICT); information retrieval systems (IRS) such as databases, library catalogues, repositories, Google Scholar, digital libraries, portals, search engines; and the users of these systems. This contribution aims to pursue the need to consider affect and an affective paradigm more prominently in the design, evaluation, promotion and use of IRS and library and information services (LIS). Design/methodology/approach – The contribution is written against the background of researc
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Ram, Shri, and John Paul Anbu K. "The use of bibliographic management software by Indian library and information science professionals." Reference Services Review 42, no. 3 (2014): 499–513. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-08-2013-0041.

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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to have a closer look at the awareness of referencing utilities among the library professionals in India. In a research environment, referencing and bibliography play an important role in the dissemination of research findings through scholarly writings. Citing references while writing scholarly articles has become more eloquent mainly due to the availability of a range of bibliography management utilities. Currently, there are various types of Bibliography Management Software (BMS) available for the management of the citation, referencing and compiling b
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Ashokbhai Bhatt, Atul. "Information needs, perceptions and quests of law faculty in the digital era." Electronic Library 32, no. 5 (2014): 659–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-11-2012-0152.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the law faculty members’ information needs and seeking behaviour to provide library resources and services in a better way. Libraries play a very important role in supporting legal education and legal research. The past decade has brought about a sea of change in the relationship between library and user. Information technology enabled new products and services, and the availability of online information resources has changed the provision of services in legal academic institutions. In this context, library professionals working in a legal ac
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Miller, Faye Q. "Encountering relatable information in experiential learning spaces." Journal of Documentation 75, no. 3 (2019): 517–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-05-2018-0069.

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an emerging framework for university libraries’ research and reference services, which aims to strengthen partnerships between research information specialists and early career researchers (ECRs).Design/methodology/approachThe conceptual model used in this paper was originally developed from a constructivist grounded theory study, analyzing data from a sample of ECRs across multiple disciplines at two universities and contextualized by a review of recent research into ECRs’ information experiences, and researcher–librarian partnerships in experien
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Torabi, Nazi. "Library School Curricula in the US Should Address Liaison Responsibilities for Students Interested in Academic Librarianship." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 5, no. 2 (2010): 100. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8h326.

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A Review of:
 Attebury, R. I., & Finnell, J. (2009). What do LIS students in the United States know about liaison duties? New Library World, 110(7), 325-340. 
 
 Objectives – The two main objectives of this study were to determine the level of prevalence of liaison work in academic library job advertisements and to investigate whether the current library & information science (LIS) students are aware of liaison duties.
 
 Design – The mixed methods used in this study are job postings analysis and online survey. 
 
 Setting – The research settings were
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Ajuwon, Grace Ada, and Sunday O. Popoola. "Influence of motivational factors on utilisation of Internet health information resources by resident doctors in Nigeria." Electronic Library 33, no. 1 (2015): 103–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-12-2012-0159.

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Purpose – This study aims to determine the influence of motivational factors: perceived ease of use (PEU), perceived enjoyment (PEJ) and perceived usefulness (PU) on utilisation of Internet health information resources among resident doctors in tertiary health-care institutions in Nigeria. The Internet has become a major source of health information for practitioners and the general public. Despite the availability of health information resources on the Internet, some resources are underutilised. There are numerous studies on Internet use among health-care workers; however, there is a dearth o
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Shen, Lisa. "There is No Association Between Subject Liaisons’ Perception of Their Work and Faculty Satisfaction with Their Liaisons." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 8, no. 4 (2013): 142. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b83k76.

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Objective – To determine the relationship between librarians’ self-assessment of their liaison responsibilities and faculty’s satisfaction with their liaison’s performance, and the factors influencing these perceptions.
 
 Design – Web-based survey questionnaire. 
 
 Setting – The survey was conducted over the Internet through email invitations. 
 
 Subjects – 354 librarians and 140 faculty members from selected universities and colleges in the United States.
 
 Methods – 602 colleges and universities were selected based on institution size, degrees offe
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Coates, Heather L. "Library and Information Science Research Literature is Chiefly Descriptive and Relies Heavily on Survey and Content Analysis Methods." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 10, no. 4 (2015): 215. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8ts4n.

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A Review of:
 Aytac, S. & Slutsky, B. (2014). Published librarian research, 2008 through 2012: Analyses and perspectives. Collaborative Librarianship, 6(4), 147-159.
 
 Objective – To compare the research articles produced by library and information science (LIS) practitioners, LIS academics, and collaborations between practitioners and academics. 
 
 Design – Content analysis. 
 
 Setting – English-language LIS literature from 2008 through 2012.
 
 Subjects – Research articles published in 13 library and information science journals.
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Hunsucker, R. Laval. "More Appropriate Information Systems and Services for the Social Scientist: Time to Put Our Findings to Work." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 2, no. 4 (2007): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8j59v.

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A review of:
 Line, Maurice B. “The Information Uses and Needs of Social Scientists: An Overview of INFROSS.” Aslib Proceedings 23.8 (1971): 412-34. Rpt. in Lines of Thought: Selected Papers. Ed. L.J. Anthony. London: Bingley, 1988. 45-66.
 
 Objective – The study reported in this article was conceived in order to answer a question of very large scope: What are the information systems and services requirements of social scientists? Inherent in this question was the correlative question: How do social scientists tend to use such systems and services, and what resources and inform
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Singh, Neena, and Anil Chikate. "Open access LIS periodicals and digital archives." Electronic Library 32, no. 5 (2014): 710–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-09-2012-0120.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report results of a study which investigated the growth of open access (OA) journals across the world with reference to the Asian region. Details of 117 OA journals were collected from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) to determine the geographic distribution, language of publication and growth of periodical year-wise. The study makes detail analysis of four OA periodical published from India, Iran, Pakistan and Taiwan. Pattern of authorship and contribution according to nature of professional work were analyzed. The study reveals that most
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Hunsucker, R. Laval. "Master’s Students in History Could Benefit from a Greater Library Sensitivity and Commitment to Interdisciplinarity, and from More Efficient Document Delivery." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6, no. 3 (2011): 64. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8xk81.

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Objective – This study sought to determine the characteristics of research materials used by history students in preparing their master’s theses. Of which information resources formats did such students make use, and in what proportions? What was the age distribution of resources used? What was the dispersal over journal titles and over subject classification, i.e., the degree of interdisciplinarity? To what extent did the master’s students make use of non-English-language materials? To what extent did their institution’s library hold the resources in question?
 
 The investigator wa
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Rasmussen, Karsten Boye. "Sharing qualitative research data, improving data literacy and establishing national data services." IASSIST Quarterly 43, no. 4 (2020): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/iq972.

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Welcome to the fourth issue of volume 43 of the IASSIST Quarterly (IQ 43:4, 2019).
 The first article is authored by Jessica Mozersky, Heidi Walsh, Meredith Parsons, Tristan McIntosh, Kari Baldwin, and James M. DuBois – all located at the Bioethics Research Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri in USA. They ask the question “Are we ready to share qualitative research data?”, with the subtitle “Knowledge and preparedness among qualitative researchers, IRB Members, and data repository curators.” The subtitle indicates that their research includes a survey of
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Irawati, Indira, Heru Nugroho, and Budiawan Budiawan. "USERS’ COMMODIFICATION OF XYZ LIBRARY REFERENCE SERVICES." International Review of Humanities Studies 3, no. 2 (2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.7454/irhs.v3i2.42.

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The phenomenon of digitizing reference services in the XYZ Library has been going on for more than a decade beginning in the early 2000s. The existence of information and communication technology in the digital era implemented in XYZ Library has broken down the limits of distance and time of library services. The remote access feature facilitated by the XYZ Library makes it easy for the librarians and library users to communicate. The focus of this research is on how the transformation of reference services from conventional or manual to digital reshapes the complexity of human and technologic
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Kosciejew, Marc. "National archives, records and the coronavirus pandemic: a comparative thematic analysis of initial international responses to COVID-19." Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/gkmc-04-2021-0066.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is as follows: the first objective is to help illuminate part of the international archival sector’s initial responses to the crisis at its commencement, particularly by thematically analyzing the announcements made by national archives, which are arguably the leading archival institutions in their respective countries and the second objective is to help establish a joint contemporary understanding and historical snapshot of the positions of national archives during the first few months of the pandemic. Design/methodology/approach A comparative thematic analys
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Harisanty, Dessy, Nove E. Variant Anna, Tesa Eranti Putri, and Aji Akbar Firdaus. "Designing “Library Smartbot” to Support Information Services in Academic Library." Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University 55, no. 6 (2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724.55.6.15.

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This research aims to develop a smartbot prototype that can be used by libraries to help librarians improve their information service quality. This study will contribute to academic libraries, especially supporting information and reference services by providing quick responses and accurate answers. Librarians will benefit from this prototype and users will also receive fast and accurate information from the library. The method used in this study consists of two phases: Plan and Design. This paper focuses on the planning and design process of the library smartbot prototype. These activities ar
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Ocran, Theophilus Kwamena, and Paulina Afful-Arthur. "The role of digital scholarship in academic libraries, the case of university of cape coast: opportunities and challenges." Library Hi Tech ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-09-2020-0238.

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PurposeThe purpose of the study is to assess the role of academic libraries in digital scholarship at the University of Cape Coast. The study adopted the descriptive survey design and used teaching staff (lecturers) as the population of the study.Design/methodology/approachA sample size of 278 was used for the study. The study used questionnaires to obtain data from participants. The study revealed that faculty members appreciate digital scholarship through the services offered by Sam Jonah Library are relevant to the current higher education context, reliable information, preservation of info
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S. Komarudin, Yooke Tjuparmah, and Laksmi Dewi. "MENEJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DI PERPUSTAKAAN." Edulib 2, no. 2 (2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.17509/edulib.v2i2.10049.

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The era in which the exstense of ICT brings with it enlightenment in every aspect of life changes of paradigms in libraries exists. The change includes a transfer in system – from conventional type of services to ICT-based services with some orientation for the sake of users’ needs. The innovations taking place in libraries are influenced by 10 issues: "... a) the presence of electronic paper, b) new publishing model, c) on-line bookstore, d) e-commerce, e) digital television, f) integrated learning environment , g) remote university, h) mobile communication, i) print-on-demand, j) the threat
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Costiander-Huldén, Eva, and Leena Järveläinen. "Developing informational literacy among doctoral students and researchers - Case Åbo Akademi University Library and Turku University Library." Nordic Journal of Information Literacy in Higher Education 5, no. 1 (2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.15845/noril.v5i1.210.

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In recent years, there has been a demand to include doctoral students and researchers in the curriculum for information literacy. Not only information search, but also the expertise of the librarians in scientific publishing, bibliometric analysis is demanded. As a result of the demand the two universities in Turku/Åbo have developed their research services. The libraries have also met for benchmarking and further cooperation is being discussed. 1.The implementation of three focus group interviews with 18 researchers at Åbo Akademi University The Focus Group survey methodology has its roots in
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