Journal articles: 'Libraries Digital'

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Ghoricha, Amitkumar Lalitbhai. "Digital Libraries." Indian Journal of Applied Research 3, no. 2 (October 1, 2011): 161–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/2249555x/feb2013/57.

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Nashihuddin, Wahid. "Strategi kemas ulang informasi untuk peningkatan pelayanan perpustakaan di era new normal." Jurnal Kajian Informasi & Perpustakaan 9, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/jkip.v9i1.28767.

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Information repackaging is one of the library's efforts to meet users' information needs in the new normal era. Libraries need to prepare various strategies in providing repackaging products as a library service innovation. This research aimed to describe various aspects and stages of library strategy design in information repackaging in the New normal era. The research used a qualitative approach through literature studies research methods. The results showed that libraries and librarians in the new normal era needed to pay attention to various aspects and stages in designing a digital information repackaging strategy. Aspects of the information repackaging strategy include determining the source of packaging information, types of information repackaging products, and information repackaging methods. Libraries carry out information repackaging strategies by making information repackaging the library’s flagship program and the librarian's main job, understanding the information behavior of the library's native digital users, disseminating digital information packages through social media and collaborative networks, changing the librarian’s role into social librarians and public knowledge and implementing a Marketing and Public Relations (MPR) strategy to disseminate information repackaged products to users. The head of the library plays an important role in supporting librarians in carrying out information repackaging activities. This research concludes that the librarian strategy of repacking information in the new normal era is needed to improve library services that are more creative, interactive, and innovative, in accordance with the user's information needs.

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Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, and Rubina Bhatti. "Digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries." Electronic Library 35, no. 3 (June 5, 2017): 573–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-06-2016-0133.

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the essential digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries. The study identified useful training programs for university librarians to acquire digital competencies. It examined their digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries in universities of Pakistan. This study also evaluates their digital knowledge in applying security measures to protect digital contents. Design/methodology/approach The quantitative research method was used to conduct this study. Research questions and hypothesis were developed to achieve the objectives. In-depth review of related literature was conducted to draft a list of essential digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries. It was circulated among the panel of experts to get their valuable feedback to make a final list of digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries. A questionnaire was developed to measure the status of digital competencies of university librarians in Pakistan. It was pre-tested on 20 respondents before applying to the whole population. SPSS software was used to analyze data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to achieve results. Findings The findings of the study showed that digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries fall into three main categories: digital competencies for developing digital libraries; digital competencies for managing digital libraries; and digital competencies to protect digital contents. The results revealed that training programs offered by Higher Education Commission (HEC), library associations, library schools, in-house trainings, use of online tutorials and trainings offered by skilled professionals are highly important and useful for university librarians to acquire digital competencies. The study concluded that the university librarians working in HEC recognized universities in Punjab province possess basic level of digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries. Their digital competencies vary on the basis of their university type, i.e. public and private sector. Research limitations/implications This study measures digital competencies of university librarians in Pakistan. The study has practical implications for librarians, library schools, library associations, university libraries and HEC. Practical implications This study has practical implications for librarians, information professionals, libraries and library schools. The results are useful for librarians to get knowledge of digital competencies which are essential for developing and managing digital libraries and protecting digital contents. They can develop their digital competencies in identified areas. This study has identified useful training programs for university librarians for acquiring digital competencies. The university librarians should use these programs to gain needed digital skills. Social implications Librarians can get knowledge of digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries to face the challenges of digital age. Originality/value In contrast to previous research work on investigating computer skills, information and communication technology skills, technological skills and general digital skills, this study particularly identifies the essential digital competencies for developing and managing digital libraries. It helps library and information science schools, library associations, training groups and university libraries to offer adequate training opportunities in identified areas to meet the challenges of the digital age.

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Edom, Eunice Uchechi, Remigius Chinedu Onuegbu, and Nkechi G. Leo-Ogbonna. "Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of Librarians in Federal University Libraries in South-East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria." advances in multidisciplinary & scientific research journal publication 8, no. 2 (June 30, 2020): 119–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.22624/aims/digital/v8n2p8.

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geo-political zone of Nigeria. Two objectives and research questions respectively were stated to guide the study. Two hypotheses were also tested in the study. The study adopted a correlational design, and the population of the study was 98. Sample of the study was census which involves the use of the entire population. The instrument for data collection was researcher’s structured modified 4-point Likert rating scale. The data collected for the study were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) technique, while the hypotheses were tested for significance statistically using Spearman Rank Correlation analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between staff promotion and job satisfaction of librarians in libraries of federal universities in South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The findings further revealed that there is also significant relationship between staff job security and job satisfaction of librarians in libraries of federal universities in South-East geo-political zone of Nigeria. The study recommended that staff promotion should be done regularly and as at when due to motivate the librarians to work hard in their workplaces. It is also recommended that librarians job security should be guaranteed at all times to ensure that they put in their best in the performance of their official duties to the benefit of their libraries. Keywords: Job satisfaction, Librarians, Federal Universities, University libraries.

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Wilms, Lotte. "Digital Humanities in European Research Libraries." LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of the Association of European Research Libraries 31, no. 1 (April 26, 2021): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.18352/lq.10351.

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Libraries are increasingly becoming involved in digital humanities research beyond the offering of digital collections. This article examines how libraries in Europe deal with this shift in activities and how they compare with libraries in other parts of the world. This article builds on the results of surveys conducted in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, the United States and the United Kingdom, and compares them with a survey conducted in Europe. We found that European libraries are mostly active in research supporting activities, such as digitisation and storage, while US libraries often include analysis in their activities. Funding comes from the library’s main budget and non-structural funding in a variety of forms. Staff working in DH roles has a diverse range of titles, with various forms of librarians being the most used. Analytical staff such as GIS specialists are only found in the US survey. All surveyed libraries agree that the biggest skill gap amongst their staff is in technical skills. When looking towards the future, European libraries see the role of digital humanities (or digital scholarship) within the library grow and are making plans to facilitate this change within their organisation by positioning themselves as an attractive research partner, by opening and increasing their digital collections and by improving the internal workings of the library.

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Wan, Gang. "Visualizations for Digital Libraries." Information Technology and Libraries 25, no. 2 (June 1, 2006): 88. http://dx.doi.org/10.6017/ital.v25i2.3335.

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The concept of digital libraries is familiar to both librarians and library patrons today. These new libraries have broken the limits of space and distance by delivering information in various formats via the Internet. Since most digital libraries contain a colossal amount of information, it is critical to design more user-friendly interfaces to explore, understand, and manage their content. One important technique for designing such interfaces is information visualization. Although computer-aided information visualization is a relatively new research area, numerous visualization applications already exist in various fields today. Furthermore, many library professionals are also starting to realize that combining information visualization techniques and current library technologies, such as digital libraries, can help library users find information more effectively and efficiently. This article first discusses three major tasks that most visualization for digital libraries emphasize, and then introduces several current applications of information visualization for digital libraries.

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Michnik, Katarina. "Public libraries digital services and sustainability issues." Bottom Line 28, no. 1/2 (July 6, 2015): 34–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bl-12-2014-0034.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study how Swedish local politicians perceive the impact of public library digital services on public libraries and to discuss how this can affect the sustainable development of public libraries. Design/methodology/approach – Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews with local politicians from 19 different Swedish municipalities. Data were treated to qualitative content analysis and discussed based on the concept of sustainable organization. Findings – According to local politicians, public library digital services may affect public libraries through changes to libraries’ physical spaces, librarians’ tasks and competencies and libraries’ economic situations. Based on these findings, public library digital services can both strengthen and weaken public library sustainability through, for example, increased access and expenditures, the latter of which may threaten public library sustainability. Research limitations/implications – Interviews did not focus specifically on the politicians’ views on public library digital services but dealt generally with their views on public libraries. To identify reasons for variations in views on this topic, follow-up interviews should be done. Data on views from public library managers would also be of use to determine the degree to which they are shared with local politicians. Originality/value – When sustainability and public libraries are discussed, the focus is generally on the library’s contribution to a sustainable society. Here, the focus is instead on the sustainability of the public library itself.

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Cesnik, B. "Digital Libraries." Yearbook of Medical Informatics 10, no. 01 (August 2001): 147–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1638099.

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Fox, Edward A. "Digital libraries." ACM SIGOIS Bulletin 16, no. 2 (December 1995): 8–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/226188.226192.

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Anderson, William L. "Digital libraries." ACM SIGGROUP Bulletin 18, no. 2 (August 1997): 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/265665.265666.

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Fox, Edward A., and Shalini R. Urs. "Digital libraries." Annual Review of Information Science and Technology 36, no. 1 (February 1, 2005): 502–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aris.1440360113.

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Bearman, David. "Digital libraries." Annual Review of Information Science and Technology 41, no. 1 (2007): 223–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aris.2007.1440410112.

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Manghi, Paolo, Leonardo Candela, Emma Lazzeri, and Gianmaria Silvello. "Digital Libraries." ACM SIGMOD Record 48, no. 4 (February 25, 2020): 54–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3385658.3385669.

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Adams, Michael. "Digital Libraries." Serials Review 25, no. 4 (December 1999): 70–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00987913.1999.10764555.

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Fox, Edward A., Robert M. Akscyn, Richard K. Furuta, and John J. Leggett. "Digital libraries." Communications of the ACM 38, no. 4 (April 1995): 22–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/205323.205325.

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Fox, E. A. "Digital libraries." Computer 26, no. 11 (November 1993): 79–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/2.241444.

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Anderson, William L. "Digital libraries." ACM SIGGROUP Bulletin 19, no. 2 (August 1998): 19–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/290575.290578.

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Święćkowska, Teresa. "Digital Libraries and Copyright in Poland." Zagadnienia Informacji Naukowej - Studia Informacyjne 53, no. 2(106) (October 1, 2015): 106–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.36702/zin.338.

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PURPOSE/THESIS: The article presents results of preliminary research on copyright issues in Polish digital libraries. The aim of the research was to identify main copyright ąuestions and issues faced by digital librarians in Poland. APPROACH/METHODS: The research is based on interviews with Polish digital librarians and the analysis of documents concerning copyright and digital libraries in Poland. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The restrictive approach to copyright limits the field of activity of digital libraries. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The article shows that Polish librarians are challenged by locally specific problems resulting from Polish approach to exceptions from and limitations to copyright and unclear rights, particularly as regards the symbolic production of the Peoples Republic of Poland.

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Kirsanova, A. I. "Digital Humanities –Where are the Libraries?" Information and Innovations 13, no. 4 (2018): 53–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.31432/1994-2443-2018-13-4-53-56.

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Zaveri, Parul. "Digital disaster management in libraries in India." Library Hi Tech 33, no. 2 (June 15, 2015): 230–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-09-2014-0090.

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Purpose – Disaster management is an issue that has received relatively little attention in libraries, particularly in India. With the growth in digital resources in libraries, it is necessary for librarians to understand and apply the ways of protecting digital data and the related equipment from disaster. The purpose of this paper is to address the issues related to digital data protection in libraries in India. It aims to investigate the perceptions of librarians about the probability of digital disasters happening in their libraries, and to assess the level of digital disaster preparedness among libraries. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire based survey of 276 libraries in the Western region of India was conducted to find out the digital data protection measures taken by them. The paper provides an overview and analysis of the general trends in digital data protection in these libraries. Findings – The research results indicate that due to lack of knowledge about handling of digital data, and inadequate digital infrastructure setup in organizations, the chances of loss of digital data are high. However, common measures like taking backup of data manually are mostly followed by all libraries. The paper has identified the trends in protection of digital data, as well as the lacunae, in Indian libraries. Basic guidelines on digital data preservation are also presented in the paper. Practical implications – The guidelines provided in the paper will be useful to any libraries to take measures for protection of the digital data. The libraries will be able to prepare their digital data protection plan and train the staff accordingly. Originality/value – This paper is the first to address the issue of digital disaster management in libraries in India. It provides a detailed analysis of digital data protection measures taken by Indian libraries currently.

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Alipour-Hafezi, Mehdi, and Hamid Amanollahi Nick. "Evaluation of digital libraries of Iranian research institutions based on the DigiQUAL protocol." Electronic Library 33, no. 4 (August 3, 2015): 824–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-07-2013-0131.

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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to identify the situation of evaluating Iranian digital libraries using DigiQUAL protocol. Design/methodology/approach – Evaluative survey research method is used in this study to assess digital libraries. In this way, digital libraries of Iranian research institutes constitute the study population. DigiQUAL protocol actually was used to evaluate eight Iranian digital libraries. Systematic observation and interview based on researcher-made checklist was used for data collection. In fact, checklist was constructed based on DigiQual protocol. Findings – The results showed that Digital Library of Isfahan Science and Technology Town has the best performance and Noor digital library has the lowest operation in studied digital libraries. The overall score of all studied digital libraries was under 60 (out of 100) which shows the average performance of the digital libraries. Originality/value – This study emphasizes on evaluating active digital libraries in Iran by DigiQUAL protocol. Because digital libraries are new in Iran and their progress need to evaluate their activity, this research was done to demonstrate their situation.

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Walker, Wendy, and Teressa Keenan. "Maintaining digital collections with declining resources, fewer staff." Digital Library Perspectives 34, no. 2 (May 14, 2018): 91–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dlp-07-2017-0025.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe methods for restructuring workflows and efficiently using staff members and volunteers to continue work on multiple, simultaneous digital collections as budgets and resources decline. Design/methodology/approach This paper describes one library’s varied approaches to several digital collections supported by literature or volunteers in libraries. Findings In the face of continually declining resources and new, time-sensitive priorities and compliance responsibilities, librarians can continue to maintain digital collections by modifying workflows, using the services of volunteers and communicating strategically. Practical implications This paper is relevant to librarians, archivists and others who are looking for ways to justify and capitalize on the use of unconventional personnel in digital collections programs. Originality/value This paper presents a case of the successful use of volunteers to accomplish digital collections-related tasks in an academic library and provides a communication-based strategy for addressing some of the challenges related to volunteers in academic libraries.

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Xie, Iris, and Jennifer Stevenson. "Social media application in digital libraries." Online Information Review 38, no. 4 (June 12, 2014): 502–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/oir-11-2013-0261.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the applications of social media in digital libraries and identify related problems. Design/methodology/approach – A total of ten institutions were selected from the following cultural institution types – public libraries, academic libraries, museums, government, and international organisations – to represent a variety of digital libraries developed or sponsored by different types of organisations. The social media applications were examined with regard to the following aspects: types of social media, placement of social media, updating social media, types of interactions, and types of functions. Findings – This study presents the types of social media applications in the selected digital libraries and further characterises their placements, update frequency, types of interactions between digital librarians and users, as well as various types of roles they played. In the process of analysis the authors also identified problems related to lack of standards, creating two-way communication channels, and the lack of education functions. Research limitations/implications – Further research needs to expand the selection of institutions and digital libraries to have more representative sampling, in particular institutions that are outside North America and Europe. It is also important to perform in-depth content analysis of social media to identify patterns and functions that social media perform. Moreover the authors will compare specific social media tools, such as Twitter, Facebook, etc., across institutions. In order to explore fully the reason why certain social media tools are implemented in digital libraries, it is important to survey or interview digital librarians of digital libraries in different types of cultural institutions. In addition users can be interviewed to solicit their perspectives about their usage of social media in digital libraries. Originality/value – This study not only examines the current status and problems of social media application in digital libraries but also offers suggestions on making good use of social media to connect users and digital libraries.

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KATO, Taeko. "Digital collection in digital libraries." Journal of Information Processing and Management 47, no. 4 (2004): 258–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1241/johokanri.47.258.

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Sambo, Atanda Saliu, Enite Anita Urhefe, and Stella Ejitagha. "A Survey of Digital Preservation Challenges in Nigerian Libraries: Librarians' Perspectives." International Journal of Digital Curation 12, no. 1 (December 29, 2017): 117–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.2218/ijdc.v12i1.426.

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This paper investigates digital preservation challenges in Nigerian libraries. In carrying out this study four research questions were posed. The study sample population comprised of 172 participants at the 2nd Conference of Certified Librarians from various libraries and institutions across Nigeria, organised by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) in Abuja on the 11th – 16th October, 2015. The outcome of the study revealed that digital preservation challenges persist despite the awareness of digital preservation strategies by librarians in Nigerian libraries. The findings revealed major challenges facing digital preservation, such as hardware and software obsolesces, lack of training, lack of backup and standards, lack of strategy policy, lack of funds, lukewarm attitude among the librarians and lack of legal right to preservation of content. Recommendations were made to protect and safeguard digital preservation challenges in the libraries, including the recommendation that the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), University management and Library stakeholders should create a standard policy, provide needed skills for the librarians, lobby government for more funds and ensure that funds allocated to the libraries are properly utilised for effective digitization of library resources for future use.

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Fox, Edward A., and Gary Marchionini. "Digital libraries: Introduction." Communications of the ACM 44, no. 5 (May 2001): 30–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/374308.374329.

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Falk, Howard. "Developing digital libraries." Electronic Library 21, no. 3 (June 2003): 258–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640470310480515.

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Levan, Ralph R. "Searching Digital Libraries." Journal of Library Administration 34, no. 3-4 (December 2001): 301–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v34n03_09.

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Deken, Jean Marie. "Preserving Digital Libraries." Science & Technology Libraries 25, no. 1-2 (November 29, 2004): 227–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j122v25n01_14.

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Veith, Richard H. "Understanding digital libraries." Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology 57, no. 6 (2006): 844–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/asi.20358.

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Frumkin, Jeremy. "Defining digital libraries." OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives 20, no. 4 (December 2004): 155–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10650750410564637.

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Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, and Rubina Bhatti. "Semantic Web and ontology-based applications for digital libraries." Electronic Library 36, no. 5 (October 1, 2018): 826–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-08-2017-0168.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore useful Semantic Web technologies and ontology-based applications for digital libraries. It also investigates the perceptions of university librarians and academicians in Pakistan about Semantic Web technologies and their use in digital libraries. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory research design based on Delphi research strategy was conducted to answer the research questions. Interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 50 key informants including university librarians and academicians to explore their perceptions about Semantic Web technologies and their use in digital libraries. Thematic analysis of interview data was conducted to obtain results. Findings The results of this paper showed that DuraCloud, Semantic information mashup, OntoEdit and resource description framework (RDF) are the various Semantic Web applications which are useful for digital libraries to develop semantic relationships among digital contents and increase their accessibility in the web environment. Findings revealed that Semantic Web provides precise results and meets user information needs in an effective way. Results also showed that next-generation digital libraries use context-awareness technology, intelligent agent software and detecting sensors to analyze user information needs and provide dynamic information services. This paper recommended that librarians should embrace the use of emerging web technologies in libraries and offer library services through the medium of the web. Practical implications This paper envisaged the future of digital library services and Semantic Web applications that can be used to re-structure metadata of digital library. This paper has practical implications for librarians to consider the useful applications of Semantic Web for digital library and enhance the interoperability of metadata among heterogeneous information systems. Practically, results obtained from this paper are highly useful for library schools and LIS teachers to up-date their curriculum by incorporating new contents related to web languages and Semantic Web applications for digital libraries. Originality/value This paper identifies various Semantic Web applications which are useful for developing Semantic Digital Libraries.

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Sreekala, P. K., and M. D. Baby. "Digital Archiving and Access to Print Media Resources: A Study among Leading Malayalam Newspaper Libraries in Kerala." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 9, no. 3 (November 5, 2019): 19–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2019.9.3.293.

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A newspaper library is a significant provider of various information sources needed for the media professionals. Librarians working in newspaper libraries have to play an outstanding role to pace with the changing scenario. The transformation of newspaper archives from print to digital is a noteworthy initiative by newspaper libraries. The paper presents a digital archiving initiative by newspaper libraries. It points out the need, purpose, and advantages of digital news archives. The paper also highlights the IT infrastructure facilities used and shares the challenges faced by librarians in the process of digital archiving.

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Vorontsova, Yu V., and A. D. Agibalova. "Problems of digital library management." E-Management 4, no. 2 (July 31, 2021): 51–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.26425/2658-3445-2021-4-2-51-57.

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The article considers the organization and management of the processes of digitalization of libraries. The authors give their definition of the concept of a digital library. The paper reviews the advantages of the introduction of information and communication technologies in modern libraries, the demand for innovative digital library platforms from users. The study formulates frequent problems associated with the use of digital innovations, among which are the difficulties of managing electronic library systems. The authors note the lack of compatibility of the functionality of different platforms, which makes it difficult to transfer and adapt them from one library to another, as well as the difficulties of collecting statistics on the attendance of electronic libraries, available to both operators and users.The research paper raises the question about the development of a single standard of statistics for modern digital libraries. The study notes the necessity of creating user-friendly and understandable interfaces in electronic library applications. The problems of financing the services of digital libraries, library personnel, copyright compliance and dissemination of information about the activities of modern libraries as educational and leisure cultural centers are relevant. The authors point to the rethinking of traditional approaches to library management and the work of librarians as one of the most important tasks of organizing library systems.

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Adams Jr, Richard Manly. "Overcoming disintermediation: a call for librarians to learn to use web service APIs." Library Hi Tech 36, no. 1 (March 19, 2018): 180–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-03-2017-0056.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to argue that academic librarians must learn to use web service APIs and to introduce APIs to a non-technical audience. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a viewpoint that argues for the importance of APIs by identifying the shifting paradigms of libraries in the digital age. Showing that the primary function of librarians will be to share and curate digital content, the paper shows that APIs empower a librarian to do that. Findings The implementation of web service APIs is within the reach of librarians who are not trained as software developers. Online documentation and free courses offer sufficient training for librarians to learn these new ways of sharing and curating digital content. Research limitations/implications The argument of this paper depends upon an assumption of a shift in the paradigm of libraries away from collections of materials to access points of information. The need for libraries to learn APIs depends upon a new role for librarians that anecdotal evidence supports is rising. Practical implications By learning a few technical skills, librarians can help patrons find relevant information within a world of proliferating information sources. Originality/value The literature on APIs is highly technical and overwhelming for those without training in software development. This paper translates technical language for those who have not programmed before.

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Sankar, P., and E. S. Kavitha. "Role of Information Professional for the Growth of Altmetrics in the Digital Era." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 5, no. 2 (March 15, 2021): 37–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2015.5.2.113.

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Any librarian in this field will need to continue not only filling these roles, but also ensuring that they themselves are part of the conversation as it moves forward and staying up-to-date with developments within this area. The concept of library involvement pertaining to metrics did not originate with altmetrics. Impact Factor was originally created primarily for use by librarians in making collection development and retention decisions. Libraries continue to bear primary responsibility for the acquisition of bibliometrics tools, most notably Web of Science, Journal Citation Reports, and Scopus, as well as the training of people in their use. As a result, librarians are already familiar with providing support for these tools, so it makes sense that librarians have expanded to support the variety of altmetrics sources and tools. Additionally, librarians serve as natural leaders when it comes to altmetrics, not only due to familiarity with resources, but also because of the relationships they maintain with several disparate groups. The article detailed about the various tools, section, evaluation methods in which libraries and librarians are supporting and interacting with altmetrics.

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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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Davenport, Nancy. "Digital Libraries and Librarians of the 21st Century." Journal of Library Administration 46, no. 1 (March 23, 2007): 89–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v46n01_07.

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Uutoni, Wilhelm. "Providing digital reference services: a Namibian case study." Information and Learning Science 119, no. 5/6 (May 14, 2018): 342–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ils-11-2017-0122.

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate digital reference services at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) library. Two aspects were evaluated, namely, “resources” and “elements of the general digital reference model”. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a descriptive case study approach and used qualitative research methods, which comprised interviews and an observation checklist. The population consisted of librarians working at NUST and UNAM Library. Findings The research findings showed that these libraries used the general digital reference model in providing responses to the library users. The study established that the two libraries did not follow the International Federation of Library Associations and Reference and User Services Association standards of staffing and training of librarians working with digital reference services. The study further found that a lack of ability to fully demonstrate to users how to access various library services was one of the major problems that the librarians experienced. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to two academic libraries: UNAM and NUST. Originality/value The study could contribute to a better understanding of digital reference services provided by NUST and the UNAM libraries and contribute to the body of knowledge on the subject of digital reference services, especially in an African context, where few studies have been conducted on this subject. The two libraries could use the findings to improve digital reference services, plan for intervention and develop the services.

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Urberg, Michelle. "Digital Library Programs for Libraries and Archives. Aaron D. Purcell. Developing Digital Scholarship. Alison MacKenzie and Lindsey Martin, eds." RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage 19, no. 2 (November 7, 2018): 158. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/rbm.19.2.158.

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Digital scholarship is a growing area of interest in the affiliated library professions. The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is trying to better support Special Collections librarians working on digital projects through the Rare Book and Manuscript Section’s Digital Special Collections Discussion Group, and through the newly formed Digital Scholarship Section, which brings together previously separate interest groups for digital curation, digital humanities, and numeric and geospatial data services. A growing number of volumes have also been published in recent years about how libraries and librarians are either supporting digital scholarship or building digital collections.

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Choudhury, G. Sayeed. "Book Review: Digital Libraries." Library Resources & Technical Services 44, no. 4 (October 1, 2000): 215–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/lrts.44n4.215.

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Evans, Meredith R. "Presidential Libraries Going Digital." Public Historian 40, no. 2 (May 1, 2018): 116–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/tph.2018.40.2.116.

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Igun, Stella E. "Digital Libraries in Africa." International Journal of Digital Library Systems 3, no. 2 (2012): 13–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jdls.2012040102.

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Schwartz, Candy. "Digital libraries: an overview." Journal of Academic Librarianship 26, no. 6 (November 2000): 385–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0099-1333(00)00159-2.

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Bainbridge, David. "Digital Libraries: Mission Accomplished?" SRELS Journal of Information Management 56, no. 4 (August 28, 2019): 159. http://dx.doi.org/10.17821/srels/2019/v56i4/146594.

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Blandford, Ann, George Buchanan, and Matt Jones. "Usability of digital libraries." International Journal on Digital Libraries 4, no. 2 (July 23, 2004): 69–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00799-003-0070-8.

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Fuhr, Norbert, Giannis Tsakonas, Trond Aalberg, Maristella Agosti, Preben Hansen, Sarantos Kapidakis, Claus-Peter Klas, et al. "Evaluation of digital libraries." International Journal on Digital Libraries 8, no. 1 (February 15, 2007): 21–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00799-007-0011-z.

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Papadakis, Ioannis, Vassilios Chrissikopoulos, and Despoina Polemi. "Secure medical digital libraries." International Journal of Medical Informatics 64, no. 2-3 (December 2001): 417–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1386-5056(01)00206-4.

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Marshall, Catherine C., Gene Golovchinsky, and Morgan N. Price. "Digital libraries and mobility." Communications of the ACM 44, no. 5 (May 2001): 55–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/374308.374340.

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Haux, Reinhold, and Casimir A. Kulikowski. "Digital Libraries and Medicine." Yearbook of Medical Informatics 10, no. 01 (August 2001): 4–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1638113.

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