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Bower, Gordon. "Library Cooperation: The Australian Council of Libraries and Information Services." Australian Academic & Research Libraries 22, no. 4 (January 1991): 31–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00048623.1991.10754735.
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Bhat, M. Ishwara. "Marketing of Library and information services at British Council Library Networks in India." DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology 18, no. 3 (May 1, 1998): 29–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.18.3.3398.
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Sawers, Caroline. "Library and Information Services Council-Annual Open Meeting with the Library and Information Services Community, 15 March 1989, Royal Commonwealth Society, London." Health Libraries Review 6, no. 3 (September 1989): 175–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2532.1989.6301751.x.
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Macnaught, Bill. "Impact and performance measurement in public library services in the UK." Performance Measurement and Metrics 5, no. 3 (December 1, 2004): 96–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14678040410570102.
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The paper was presented as a response to Curtis's keynote address published immediately preceding. Bill Macnaught is Head of Cultural Development at Gateshead Council, UK, with responsibility for public libraries. He contextualised Curtis's statements, with reference to the Gateshead experience.
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Medeiros, Norm. "ALCTS Annual Report to ALA Council." Library Resources & Technical Services 60, no. 4 (October 7, 2016): 220. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/lrts.60n4.220.
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The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association, is the premier organization for professionals in acquisitions, collection management, cataloging and metadata, continuing resources, and preservation. Comprising more than three thousand members from throughout the United States and more than forty countries, ALCTS leads the development of principles, standards, and best practices for creating, collecting, organizing, delivering, and preserving information resources in all formats.
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Beaton, Marion. "Glasgow City Council: library, information and learning services for disabled people in Glasgow." Library Review 54, no. 8 (October 2005): 472–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00242530510619174.
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Reid, Peter H. "How good is our public library service? The evolution of a new quality standards framework for Scottish public libraries 2012–2017." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 52, no. 3 (July 3, 2019): 647–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000619855430.
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The current challenging environment for public library has resulted in an ever greater need to demonstrate and evidence the quality of library provision as well as the value and impact of these services on society. Research, conducted on behalf of the Scottish Library and Information Council, reviewed the previous quality standards mechanism used in Scotland and resulted in the creation of a new framework. Data were gathered through a systematic review of all published quality audits of Scottish public libraries, focus groups with heads of service, impact workshops with library staff. The findings resulted in the creation of a new approach to assessing and evaluating the quality of provision as well as the value and impact of Scottish public libraries.
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Alajmi, Mohammad A. "The acceptance and use of electronic information resources among faculty of selected Gulf Cooperation Council States universities." Information Development 35, no. 3 (January 30, 2018): 447–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266666918755535.
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This study aims to explain the factors affecting academic faculty’s acceptance and usage of university library electronic information resources (EIRs) services in six public universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council States (GCCS). The applied model was tested via structural equation modeling (SEM) by using valid data collected from 499 responses to the questionnaire survey. The findings indicate that performance expectancy, habit, hedonic motivation, and facilitating conditions were significant antecedents of behavioral intention, and that performance expectancy, habit, and behavioral intention were significant antecedents of user behavior. The influence of the individual characteristics as moderators varied based on the path. While much of the research on the adoption of EIRs services provides a rich understanding of behavioral intention and system use, the current study enhances library professionals’ understanding by incorporating further antecedents that can be used to guide approaches to enhancing EIRs services. Several important implications for researchers (i.e. extending the acceptance models with new interventions) and practitioners (i.e. guiding approaches to the enhancement of EIRs services) are discussed.
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Martindale, Graham, Peter Willett, and Roger Jones. "Use and perceptions of e-books in Derbyshire libraries." Library Review 64, no. 1/2 (February 2, 2015): 2–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-04-2014-0030.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of the new e-lending scheme on the users of libraries operated by Derbyshire County Council. Design/methodology/approach – A web-based questionnaire was distributed to current and recent users of the e-lending service, and 452 responses were obtained. Findings – The service is very highly valued, and its users would wish it to be continued and, if possible, extended and improved, most obviously by increasing the stock. The principal motivating factors for use of the service are convenience and time-saving, as opposed to physical remoteness from a library or accessibility issues. Originality/value – This is one of the first, and the largest, surveys in the UK of a public library e-lending service, and it provides guidance for the future development of such services.
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Drayton-Andrews, Marilyn, and Marilyn Lewis. "Library Outreach Services at a Scientific Meeting of the Caribbean Health Research Council." Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries 2, no. 4 (December 13, 2005): 19–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j383v02n04_02.
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Monie, Ian C. "The Visual Arts Library & Information Plan (VALIP): history of a campaign." Art Libraries Journal 22, no. 3 (1997): 26–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200010506.
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The concept of a Library and Information Plan (LIP) as an aid to better management and improved services was proposed in England in 1986, when gaps in library provision and the inadequacy of services were becoming apparent. In 1991 the Council of ARLIS/UK & Eire obtained a grant to draft a proposal for a research project, arguing the need for a LIP covering art, design and architecture information in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Further funds were found to appoint a Steering Committee and a research consultant, and a Visual Arts Library and Information Plan (VALIP) was published in 1993. An Executive Committee was formed to negotiate the inclusion of VALIP in whatever national machinery came into existence. During that year the Secretary of State for National Heritage announced plans to create a new Library and Information Commission, but despite encouraging signs, government support was not given to fund a VALIP Manager. Progress was made with some parts of the VALIP programme of work, but the Steering Committee and the Executive Committee disbanded in 1997, leaving ARLIS to find other means of improving access to visual arts materials.
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Mohamedali, Ownali Nurdin. "NATIS (National Information Systems): The Jamaican Experience." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 8, no. 3 (December 1996): 167–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909600800303.
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In December 1973 the Prime Minster of Jamaica appointed a National Council on Libraries, Archives and Document Services (NACOLADS) to advise the government on the development of an integrated network information system. It was thought that this could best be done by using UNESCO's NATIS concept. Several working parties were established, and among their recommendations were the creation of a series of networks as the basis of a national information system, the establishment of a National Library (achieved in 1979), new legislation for the National Archives and Records Center (passed in 1982), and copyright legislation, with provision for legal deposit. NACOLADS incorporated all the recommendations into a national information plan, published in 1978. A revised edition in 1986 included recommendations for redressing a number of shortcomings (e.g. the need for improved salaries and conditions of service). In 1990 NACOLADS was renamed NACOLAIS (National Council on Libraries, Archives and Information Systems), and given additional responsibility for the expansion of NATIS in Jamaica. A copyright law was eventually passed in 1993, but laws for a national information policy and legal deposit remain to be enacted. Some believe that the experience of NATIS in Jamaica can be used as a model for the establishment of national information systems in other small Third World countries.
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Murray, I. R., and G. F. Sargent. "Marketing leisure services over the Web in a county council." Electronic Library 15, no. 2 (February 1997): 99–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eb045541.
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Berry, E. K. "The local government act 1985 and the archive services of the greater London council and the metropolitan county councils." Journal of the Society of Archivists 9, no. 3 (July 1988): 119–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00379818809511595.
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Smith, Charlie. "An evaluation of community-managed libraries in Liverpool." Library Management 40, no. 5 (June 10, 2019): 327–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-09-2018-0072.
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Purpose Community libraries now constitute a significant proportion of library provision in the UK; however, there is relatively little research on how the transfer to this model has affected those libraries and the wider balance of provision. The purpose of this paper is to broaden the discourse and understanding about the impact of changing libraries to community models. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a qualitative evaluation of all the libraries transferred to community-managed models within a large city council region in the UK. Structured research visits were made to appraise each library. These are discussed in the context of published literature and data, both specific to the study area and nationally. Findings Transferring the management of libraries to community organisations is often reactive and perceived with negative associations. This study uncovers increases in use and diversification of services following transfer; however, support from the local authority and the previous experience of managing organisations are significant factors. The paper also reveals how the successful transfer of a library to a community organisation led to more being moved out of local authority control, but that the support they receive from the local authority can be inconsistent between them. Originality/value The paper provides a study of community-managed libraries across a large city council area, affording an in-depth understanding of their impact on overall provision over one region. It will be of value to those involved in library management and service provision at both local and strategic levels, including local authorities and community groups considering library transfer.
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Basov, Sergey A. "Features of Implementation and Protection of Human Rights in the Library Sphere of the Russian Federation: Experience of the First Review." Bibliotekovedenie [Library and Information Science (Russia)] 67, no. 5 (December 7, 2018): 589–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2018-67-5-589-599.
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On October 18, 2018, the National Library Russia (NLR) hosted the Round table “Implementation of citizens’ rights to library services” within the framework of the visiting Session of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights. The discussion of library issues in the human rights context, initiated by the NLR, was held for the first time. The participants of the meeting considered the activities of libraries and their founding parties - government authorities - on ensuring the legal rights of citizens to access to culture and information. The topics of discussion included the implementation of cultural policy, library legislation, normative standards of library allocation, physical and information availability of libraries and library collections, the problem of access to online electronic resources and the organization of services for special groups of readers. The article uses the materials of the annual monitoring of the National Library of Russia, the reports (presentations) of the central libraries of the subjects of the Russian Federation, placed in the open database, formed in the framework of the research work of the NLR “Actual problems of transformation of the regional library systems in the information society” (http://clrf.nlr.ru/). The author presents the opinions of specialists from the libraries of St. Petersburg, the Leningrad and Pskov regions, as well as the members of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights. Based on the presented views and factual data, the author concludes that libraries do not practically analyse their activities from the human rights perspective, and the state library policy does not fully contribute to the activities of public libraries to ensure the constitutional rights of citizens to use cultural institutions and to have access to cultural values and information of the Russian Federation.
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Alajmi, Mohammad A., and Abebe Rorissa. "E-environments in the Gulf Cooperation Council States." IFLA Journal 44, no. 1 (January 30, 2018): 56–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0340035218755167.
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The digital revolution led to, among other things, the emergence of electronic environments, or e-environments. They have also substantially altered the manner in which individuals and institutions interact, deliver services, and accomplish daily activities effectively. This, in turn, resulted in an increase in the amount of research and literature on e-environments, albeit unevenly. However, a systematic analysis of this body of literature in the context of non-western countries is lacking. The purpose of this study was to address this gap with respect to the Gulf Cooperation Council States. Data retrieved from citation and publishers’ databases and content analysis produced reliable results that are encouraging for some, though not all, countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council when it comes to the level of e-environment research, range of topics addressed, use of appropriate and robust research methods, and whether the research was informed by theory. Specific recommendations for future research are also suggested.
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K.P., Sajna, and Mohamed Haneefa K. "Service Quality of Libraries of Indian Council of Agricultural Research Institutes of Kerala, India." DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology 38, no. 3 (May 4, 2018): 156. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.3.12215.
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<p>The purpose of this study is to measure the service quality of the libraries of Indian Council of Agricultural Research institutes in Kerala. Survey method with modified SERVQUAL questionnaire was employed to elicit responses from a representative sample of 180 users of the libraries. It is revealed that the ICAR institute libraries lack service quality. While the libraries compared, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Library has shown quality to an extent and library of Central Tuber Crops Research Institute has shown least service quality. Library collection dimension was found as the most expected dimension whereas library staff dimension was the most perceived dimension. The highest service quality gap was identified with library service dimension and the lowest gap was identified with library staff dimension. Regular user need assessment and feedback mechanism should be done to improve the service quality of the libraries. The study can be utilised for developing quality enhancement practices in special libraries in India. </p>
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Duggan, Maryann. "Library Network Analysis and Planning (LIB-NAT)." Information Technology and Libraries 2, no. 3 (May 3, 2013): 157. http://dx.doi.org/10.6017/ital.v2i3.4661.
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<p><span>A preliminary report on planning for network design undertaken </span><span>by </span><span>the Reference Round Table </span><span>of </span><span>the Texas Library Association and the State Advisory Council to Library Services and Construction </span><span>Act </span><span>Title </span><span>III </span><span>Texas Program. Necessary </span><span>components </span><span>of </span><span>a network are discussed, and </span><span>network transactions </span><span>of eighteen </span><span>Dallas </span><span>area </span><span>libraries </span><span>analyzed </span><span>using </span><span>a </span><span>methodology and quantitative measures developed fm· this project. </span></p>
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Haglund, Lotta, and David Herron. "Reference Services in Australian Academic Libraries are Becoming More Multifaceted." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 4, no. 3 (September 21, 2009): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b81905.
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Burke, L. “Models of Reference Services in Australian Academic Libraries.” Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 40.4 (2008): 269-86.
Objective – To investigate the current organizational models for reference work in Australian academic libraries, and how these reference services are staffed.
Design – Mixed methods.
Setting – Academic universities in Australia.
Subjects – Forty Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) member libraries.
Methods – A literature study was undertaken to (1) find a definition of reference services and (2) explore the development of reference service models over time. Statistics from the CAUL member libraries were studied for trends in student population and number of academic and library staff. A web-based survey, with questions based on the findings in the literature study, was then distributed to the 40 Australian university libraries in 2006.
Respondents were asked when the library commenced different reference services in five areas: formats in which the library received and responded to reference queries, information literacy, subject specialization, liaison activities, and collection development. Respondents also answered questions about the organization of the reference department, including: whether they had a separate or integrated model; the size of the reference collections; if they had a librarian dedicated to supporting students studying in remote or distant mode; if the interlibrary loans department was part of the suite of reference services; and if they had a mission or statement of purpose for their reference services department.
Main Results – Based on the literature study, the working definition of reference services (1) for the project was “all activities which assist in providing relevant and appropriate information services to patrons” (270), including:
• All interactions with patrons to assist them in their searches for information in all media types.
• All training by librarians of patrons to be able to access information for themselves.
• Activities to help the library stay informed of relevant developments, such as establishing and maintaining relationships with patrons.
The literature study also revealed (2) a shift from the traditional reference service model, focused on the reference desk and the services delivered from that location, to new models involving “consolidation of reference service points, establishment of tiered reference, reference by appointment, reorganization of reference departments, and limiting services to primary users” (271).
The core aspects of reference services have changed little over time, including face-to-face reference work, print collection development, bibliographic instruction, and attending meetings. In some aspects, however, there has been a shift in emphasis, e.g., in bibliographic instruction from the teaching of tools to the teaching of information literacy. In addition, reference work has come to include “going out to users,” or academic liaison work, as well as research consultation as a general way to assist undergraduate student in getting started on assignments and projects.
The Web-based survey (n=40, response rate 87.5%) showed that 32.4% of libraries have an integrated inquiry point which incorporates information queries and other queries that are not necessarily related to traditional library reference services (272, Table 1). This survey result supports the findings of the literature study in showing a trend of library services moving away from the traditional reference desk.
A majority of the responding libraries still retained a separate reference department, but a significant number of libraries have developed departments incorporating reference services with other library services. Those that retained the separate department varied in how they described services to patrons, the most common name being Information Services, a more user-friendly and descriptive name.
In staffing the reference service, the respondents were asked to indicate the classification level of their staff using the Higher Education Worker (HEW) scale (an Australian salary scale, based on competencies, minimum 1 / maximum 10). Staff spans a variety of levels (4-10), the most common level being HEW6, a level where all libraries had staff. This indicates that a large part of reference staff in Australian academic libraries are highly qualified.
The shift in higher education, resulting in greater numbers of students and fewer staff (including librarians), has in many libraries resulted in a more flexible organization of reference services, and the utilization of staff from other sections of the library for manning the reference service point. There is also evidence of how the changing student population leads to changing demands for library facilities and services, e.g. a decrease in the traditional complex reference questions, as well as in over the counter loan transactions, and an increase in more general queries.
Conclusion – Reference services in Australian academic libraries are becoming more flexible and integrated (although the definition for integrated is still unclear), in part as the result of client demand, and in part due to decreased funding. The author sees an emerging role for reference librarians in helping patrons to navigate the increasingly complex information environment, and to assist in developing the skills to critically evaluate the information they access for authoritativeness and appropriateness.
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Hall, Hazel, Peter Cruickshank, and Bruce Ryan. "Closing the researcher-practitioner gap." Journal of Documentation 75, no. 5 (September 9, 2019): 1056–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-12-2018-0212.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent to which learning gained through participation in three research methods workshops funded by an Arts and Humanities Research Council networking grant was applied in practice.Design/methodology/approachData were collected by online survey and focus group from individuals who participated in the Developing Research Excellence and Methods (DREaM) project workshops in 2011/2012. The survey data were coded and analysed manually, as were the transcribed focus group discussions.FindingsFollowing the conclusion of the DREaM project the participants at the core of the network applied their learning from the workshops to innovate in the workplace and to develop information services, with evident impact on end-users of library and information services. The strongest impact of the DREaM project, however, was found in reports of widened opportunities for the researcher and practitioner cadre members, many of which arose from collaborations. This provides evidence of a second proven strategy (in addition to the provision of research reports in practitioner publications) for narrowing the library and information science (LIS) research-practice gap: the creation of researcher-practitioner networks.Research limitations/implicationsCollaborative interactions between academic researchers and practitioners bring benefits to both network participants themselves and to the wider communities with which they interact. These are likely to be applicable across a range of subject domains and geographies.Practical implicationsNetwork grants are valuable for furnishing learning that may be applied in practice, and for bridging the research-practice gap.Social implicationsIn LIS and other domains that suffer from a research-practice gap (e.g. teaching, social work, nursing, policing, management) the bringing together of researchers and practitioners in networks may address problems associated with misunderstandings between the two communities, and lead to improved services provision.Originality/valueThis study provides an evaluation of network development that goes beyond simply reporting changes in network topology. It does so by assessing the value that network relationships provide to individuals and groups, extending knowledge on mechanisms of collaborative interaction within research networks. It is also the first detailed study of the impact of a UK research council networking grant.
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Trushina, I. A., and V. V. Meshcheryakova. "All-Russian Library Congress — 2018: On the Way to Creation of the Librarianship Development Concept." Bibliotekovedenie [Library and Information Science (Russia)] 67, no. 3 (August 26, 2018): 247–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2018-67-3-247-256.
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he article presents an analytical review of the All-Russian Library Congress, held in Vladimir — the Library Capital of Russia 2018 — on 12—18 May 2018. The Congress was devoted to the theme “Ba-sing on the Past, We Build the Future. The Role of Cultural Heritage in Transforming the Librarianship in Russia”. The Congress held an open Discussion on the concept of librarianship development in the Russian Federation; it adopted the Guidelines on local lore activities for public libraries of the Russian Federation and approved the Regulations on the Council for Professional Qualifications in the Field of Library and Information Activities, planned for creation under the Russian Library Association. The Congress worked in various formats: pre-session events, plenary sessions, section meetings by library types and activity areas, and special events. The 19th Exhibition of Publishing Products, New Information Technologies, Goods and Services complemented the Congress. The Congress determined Tula to be the Library Capital of Russia 2019.
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Hicks, Pete, and Páraic Kerrigan. "An intersectional quantitative content analysis of the LGBTQ+ catalogue in Irish public libraries." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 52, no. 4 (January 26, 2020): 1028–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000619898212.
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LGBTQ+ youths in the Republic of Ireland report statistically higher levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts than their heteronormative peers, which can be attributed to bullying and homophobic rhetoric. Research indicates that community services, such as public libraries, can play a role in mitigating the mental health risks of this group. However, there is no formal policy within the Irish public library system directing the collection and provision of LGBTQ+ materials and services to anyone, let alone youths. Previous international studies have shown that, in the absence of a guiding intersectional collection development policy, LGBTQ+ library materials are overwhelmingly representative of the gay, white, adult male experience, to the detriment of other groups within the LGBTQ+ community. Conducting a quantitative content analysis of the Dublin City Council Public Library catalogue through the lens of intersectionality theory confirms that the Irish public library system is not an exception to this trend. Results indicate that catalogue materials containing LGBTQ+ metadata favor the adult, gay, male experience – as well as the youth, gay, male experience – over adult and young women. This trend is particularly noticeable among the eBook catalogue, an area that the Irish public library system has directly identified as a strategic target for collection development. Conclusions align with previous qualitative studies on LGBTQ+ provision in Irish libraries in that a comprehensive organizational policy document is needed to provide direction and enable funding for the development of the LGBTQ+ section of the library system’s catalogue.
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Singer, Carol A. "Fugitive Documents: A Case Study of US Forest Service Scientific Reports." DttP: Documents to the People 46, no. 1 (April 9, 2018): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/dttp.v46i1.6654.
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Librarians who work with government publications have long been concerned about the many US government documents that remain inaccessible and, in some cases, difficult to discover. In 1976, Ruth Smith reported to the Public Printer’s Depository Library Council, “A conservative estimate is that 50% of the Federal documents published are not main stream publications. In one way or another they manage to elude national announcement. They are not sent to GPO or NTIS [US National Technical Information Service] and are not widely advertised.”1 In 1993, Peter Hernon expressed this common concern: “We can question how the public can learn about the existence of particular information resources and services, how public access can be guaranteed and enhanced, and how information services can be standardized and seamlessly linked for better use.”2 The problem is considered so serious that in 2004 the Fugitive and Electronic-Only Documents Committee of the American Association of Law Libraries Government Documents Special Interest Section sponsored the first annual Fugitive Documents Week to encourage librarians to report fugitive documents to the US Government Printing Office (GPO).3
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Aszmoneit, Helge. "Design Kommunizieren/To communicate design." Art Libraries Journal 16, no. 3 (1991): 4–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200007240.
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All librarians come face to face with design every day in their interaction with a library building, its furniture, and its equipment. Librarians in design libraries are in addition concerned with information, about and for designing. The library of the German Design Council constitutes the most comprehensive collection of design information available to the public in the former Federal Republic, and is complemented by a photo and slide archive, including company literature and a newly-established video collection. Although no use is made of modern information technology, user-friendly information services, including a periodicals indexing service in the form of cards which are also available to external subscribers, are provided. However, the dissemination of design information further afield is constrained by three factors. In the first place, designers themselves do not fully appreciate how libraries can help them. Secondly, there is little co-ordination in Germany of design libraries of different kinds and in different regions and administrative units. Thirdly, most German design libraries are insufficiently resourced to allow them to do more than fulfil a specific function within the context of an institution or a locale. Nonetheless, librarians of German design libraries have formed an action group and have taken the first steps towards working together, while the German Design Council’s publication Design Bericht (1989) has provided a directory of design institutions. Design Bericht will appear every two years; a similar publication encompassing the whole of Europe is envisaged. (A full English version follows the original text in German. Please note that this paper was written before the unification of Germany).
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Lundqvist, Bjorn, Ylva Forsberg, Marc De Vries, and Mariateresa Maggiolino. "Open Data and Competition Law Some Issues Regarding Access and Pricing of Raw Data." Masaryk University Journal of Law and Technology 9, no. 2 (September 30, 2015): 95–120. http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/mujlt2015-2-6.
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Public sector information (PSI) is a very valuable resource that, back in 2003, the EU parliament and council decided to appraise by incentivizing its re-use via a dedicated Directive. In 2013, the directive was revised to further promote the development of a single European market for information goods and services. On the bases of the European and national case law, this article investigates the main competitive issues that this EU law about PSI triggers.
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Magliaro, Jelena, and Sharon Munro. "A Study of the Information Literacy Needs of Social Work Graduate Students at a mid-sized Canadian university." International Journal of Librarianship 3, no. 2 (December 21, 2018): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2018.vol3.2.79.
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This study consists of an analysis of the information literacy (IL) needs and levels of 44 social work graduate students at a mid-sized Canadian university using the Technology Acceptance Model. Students completed a quantitative questionnaire that included supplementary open-ended questions. Results showed that students who received a library tour and/or in-class library instruction were more knowledgeable and confident about library resources and services. The study clearly demonstrates that information literacy sessions should be essential components of graduate education. A comprehensive literature review of information literacy studies focusing on social work students is also provided, along with the current graduate social work modified Beile Test of Information Literacy for Education (B-TILED) assessment tool (Beile O’Neil, 2005). The authors recommend that information literacy surveys in Canada include the relevant required elements for the Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) and program learning outcomes. Given the lack of a Canadian national document for information literacy standards, such surveys should also reflect the components of ACRL’s new Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. This study can serve as a model for replication at other universities, particularly those that are part of the Ontario Council of University Libraries and that have graduate social work programs.
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Cromar, Sue. "Libraries R 4 Learning: supporting the Curriculum for Excellence in Aberdeenshire." Library and Information Research 33, no. 105 (February 2, 2010): 4–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/lirg208.
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In April 2009, Aberdeenshire Library and Information Service (ALIS) was awarded £10,000 by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) to develop and deliver a programme of advocacy - designed to inspire and encourage effective, equal working partnerships between librarians and teachers in local secondary schools. All materials created over the lifetime of this project will be published under a Creative Commons licence, and made available to be used and adapted by library professionals across Scotland. This article outlines some of the ideas and observations that fed into our successful proposal, and sets out our plans for achieving key outcomes of the Libraries R 4 Learning project.
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Muir, Adrienne, Rachel Spacey, Louise Cooke, and Claire Creaser. "Regulating internet access in UK public libraries: legal compliance and ethical dilemmas." Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society 14, no. 1 (March 14, 2016): 87–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jices-02-2015-0005.
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Purpose – This paper aims to consider selected results from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)-funded “Managing Access to the internet in Public Libraries” (MAIPLE) project, from 2012-2014. MAIPLE has explored the ways in which public library services manage use of the internet connections that they provide for the public. This included the how public library services balance their legal obligations and the needs of their communities in a public space and the ethical dilemmas that arise. Design/methodology/approach – The researchers used a mixed-method approach involving a review of the literature, legal analysis, a questionnaire survey and case studies in five public library authorities. Findings – UK public library services use a range of methods to regulate internet access. The research also confirms previous findings that filtering software is an ubiquitous tool for controlling access to and protecting library users from “inappropriate”, illegal and harmful internet content. There is a general, if sometimes reluctant, acceptance of filtering software as a practical tool by library staff, which seems to contrast with professional codes of ethics and attitudes in other countries. The research indicates that public library internet access will be a valued service for some time to come, but that some aspects of how public library services regulate internet access is currently managed can have socially undesirable consequences, including blocking legitimate sites and preventing users from accessing government services. Education could play a greater part in helping the general population to exercise judgement in selection of materials to view and use. This does not preclude implementing stricter controls to protect children, whilst allowing public libraries to continue providing a social good to those who are unable to otherwise participate in the digital age. Research limitations/implications – The response to the survey was 39 per cent meaning that findings may not apply across the whole of the UK. The findings of this study are compared with and supplemented by other quantitative sources, but a strength of this study is the depth of understanding afforded by the use of case studies. Originality/value – This paper provides both a quantitative and qualitative analysis of how internet access is managed in UK public libraries, including how library services fulfil their legal obligations and the ethical implications of how they balance their role in facilitating access to information with their perceived role as a safe and trusted environment for all members of their communities. The findings add to the international discussion on this issue and stimulate debate and policy making in the UK.
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West, Daune, and Liz Thomas. "Looking for the ‘bigger picture’: An application of the appreciative inquiry method in Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services." International Journal of Information Management 25, no. 5 (October 2005): 429–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2005.06.004.
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Stevens, Mary N. "The Application of Leadership and Management Principles and Strategies to an Information Service—The British Council Management Information Centre, Mombasa." Science & Technology Libraries 23, no. 2-3 (July 1, 2002): 139–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j122v23n02_17.
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Young, Renee. "The Alert Collector: Listen Up: Best Practices for Audiobooks in Libraries." Reference & User Services Quarterly 58, no. 4 (October 25, 2019): 210. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/rusq.58.4.7146.
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This issue’s Alert Collector offering on audiobooks is a departure from the usual subject-based column. With the wide availability of downloadable audiobooks, there is a huge opportunity for libraries to serve readers who would rather listen on their mobile devices. Renee Young, a Metadata Librarian III with EBSCO, offers some great advice for any librarian trying to build or improve their audiobook collection. She also suggests ways to promote your collection and help those you serve find great new “reads” in audiobook format. Young is a former reviewer of audiobooks for Booklist, served as member and chair of Listen List Council of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), and has presented on listener’s advisory at national conferences. Her “listening” skills go back to before becoming a librarian: she served in the US Army as a cryptologic linguist, which involved listening to and translating radio transmissions.—Editor
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Hernon, Peter, and Laura Saunders. "The Federal Depository Library Program in 2023: One Perspective on the Transition to the Future." College & Research Libraries 70, no. 4 (July 1, 2009): 351–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/0700351.
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The Government Printing Office (GPO) administers a depository library program that provides the public with access to government publications, including digital ones. For years, the GPO, its Depository Library Council, and documents librarians have discussed the future role of member libraries. This article explores a different, but critical, perspective: that of directors of university libraries within the Association of Research Libraries. Thirty directors reviewed different scenarios and selected the one they envision their university assuming. The findings have implications for librarians in any depository library program and others interested in the future role of libraries as collection and service centers for government information resources.
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Tulloch, Pamela. "Integrating art – a Glasgow style." Art Libraries Journal 28, no. 3 (2003): 42–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200013237.
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Glasgow’s Mitchell Library is one of the largest public reference libraries in Europe. Recently, the City Council’s Cultural and Leisure Services staff have implemented an innovative approach to providing art information for the general public in the ‘Library @ GoMA – the learning gallery’, which opened in 2002 within the Gallery of Modern Art. In addition to the support the library offers to the Gallery’s activities, an ambitious programme of digitisation is under way to enable access to more of the Mitchell’s treasures.
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O'Brien, Ann. "Joint Enterprise: roles and relationships of the public and private sectors in the provision of library and information services: a seminar organized by the Library & Information Services Council, The British Library and Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd, 21 July 1987, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1, Birdcage Walk, London." Health Libraries Review 4, no. 4 (December 1987): 257–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2532.1987.4402448.x.
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Kaur, Prabhjeet, and Paramjeet Kaur Walia. "Collection development and management within public libraries in Delhi." Library Management 36, no. 1/2 (January 12, 2015): 99–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-11-2013-0104.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to find out about the collection development and management in the public libraries governed by the government or its agencies in Delhi and compare them with the international standards for public libraries. Design/methodology/approach – In all, Delhi has three chains of public libraries namely Delhi Public Library (DPL), like Hardayal Municipal Public Library (HMPL) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) public libraries. The librarian/heads of selected branches were approached with a structured questionnaire aimed at collecting information on the collection development and managements in these libraries and selected branches. The data were then analysed and interpreted. Findings – It was found that with the advent of ICT and its impact on the society, it is evident that the public libraries are not making the desired effort to reach out to the public and make it more appealing to the users. The main problem with the library remains to be the lack of membership. A few initiatives have been taken, but still there were not many digital services being provided by these public libraries in the present day digital environment. Research limitations/implications – The study was limited to the public libraries within the physical region of Delhi only. Practical implications – The evaluation sheds light on the existing scenario of public libraries in Delhi and may contribute in their future development. Social implications – With the acceptance of the international standards as suggested in the study, the public libraries in Delhi would be better able to provide information resources and services to the masses. The better learned masses make the society more advanced. An information rich society would thus lead to an overall growth and development of the state. Originality/value – There have been many studies in the past on DPL but none have intended to cover other public libraries chains like HMPL and NDMC public libraries which are governed by the government or its agencies and are established with aim of imparting information to the population of Delhi. Also, a similar the comparison with international standards was never done earlier.
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Revitt, Eva, and Sean Luyk. "Library Councils and Governance in Canadian University Libraries: A Critical Review." Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship 1 (January 28, 2016): 60–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.33137/cjal-rcbu.v1.24307.
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Despite the nearly 40-year history of library councils in Canadian academic libraries, scholarly literature regarding library governance and decision-making processes within the context of Canadian university libraries is almost non-existent. Nevertheless, there is evidence of a general disenfranchisement of librarians from significant decisions affecting library operations, resources, services, and the appointment and evaluation of senior administrative positions. Furthermore, it is evident that library councils in Canadian academic libraries, where they do exist, function primarily as information-sharing forums rather than as the collegial decision-making bodies they were originally intended to be. Through a close examination of the CAUT Bulletin, this paper traces the development of library councils in Canadian academic libraries. Within the framework of institutional theory and drawing from librarianship, management, and educational administration literature, the paper proceeds to critically discuss systematic barriers to collegial governance in academic libraries. Historical and anecdotal evidence suggests that administrative resistance is a continued and key obstacle to the democratization of decision-making processes in Canadian academic libraries.
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Neves, Karen, and Hakim Bishawi. "Availability of electronic libraries in the health sciences in the Arabian Gulf region." Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association / Journal de l'Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada 27, no. 4 (December 1, 2006): 113. http://dx.doi.org/10.5596/c06-046.
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Health sciences libraries the world over have experienced an increase in the popularity and use of electronic resources in their collections. As the Internet has begun to invade even the remotest of areas, libraries in the health sciences are experiencing ever-increasing pressure to expand into the electronic environment. The Arabian Gulf region is no exception. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman) libraries are asked to serve the information needs of health practitioners with a diverse range of financial, electronic, and human resources. In some countries, both funding and infrastructure are excellent. In others, a lack of hardware, software, or financial resources have taken their toll on services. Through the use of online and fax questionnaires, this paper examines the availability of electronic resources in health libraries in the Gulf region and will look at the state of the art for such characteristics of digital libraries as a significant Web presence, ability to access resources at a distance, and the provision of library services using electronic media.
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Demiragić, Ajla, Lejla Hajdarpašić, and Džejla Khattab. "Javne biblioteke kao prostori integracije i osnaživanja migrantica." Obrazovanje odraslih/Adult Education, no. 2 2019 (2020): 87–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.53617/issn2744-2047.2019.19.2.87.
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The Council of Europe’s Gender Equality Strategy 2018-2023, without neglecting the important issue of voluntary and forced migration in the European area and the particular “vulnerability” of migrant women and girls, addresses the protection of the rights of migrant, refugees and asylum-seeking women and girls in the ffth strategic objective by stressing out that “measures need to be taken to ensure that migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women have access to their human and social rights in relation to individual freedom, employment, housing, health, education, social protection and welfare where applicable; and access to information about their rights and the services available.” In this regard, European experiences after the great migration wave from 2015 have already shown that the full and successful integration of migrant women and girls into European society requires the collaborative work of numerous national and international bodies, governmental and non-governmental sectors, and other relevant institutions and organizations, including libraries that should address special attention “to groups which are often marginalized in culturally diverse societies: minorities, asylum seekers and refugees, residents with a temporary residence permit, migrant workers, and indigenous communities.” (IFLA / UNESCO Multicultural Library Manifesto 2008). In this context, this paper will provide an overview of selected programs and services targeted at migrant women in public libraries in the European area. In conclusion, paper highlights the important role of public libraries in the processes of linguistic and social integration of migrant women, and points out the need for continuous improvement of programs and services designed for migrant women, which should be an integral part of diversifed public library services.
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Ramešová, Kristina. "Public Provocation to Commit a Terrorist Offence: Balancing between the Liberties and the Security." Masaryk University Journal of Law and Technology 14, no. 1 (June 26, 2020): 123–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/mujlt2020-1-6.
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Modern terrorism is global and decentralized like cyberspace. While the Darknet is mostly used by terrorists for fundraising campaigns and illicit trading, publicly accessible social platforms such as Twitter, Facebook or YouTube are abused for terrorist propaganda. Combating terrorism remains one of the top priorities of the European union (hereinafter as “the EU”). The approach towards the online content possibly connected to terrorist propaganda has become stricter.This paper focuses on the development of the EU legislation on the offence related to terrorist activities: the public provocation to commit a terrorist offence, as well as on the obligations of hosting service providers. It also analyses the impact of the Directive (EU) 2017/541 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on combating terrorism and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and amending Council Decision 2005/671/JHA. The article observes a changing attitude on private monitoring of online information in the development of the EU legislation. It analyses changes in the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online. These changes signify a shift in the perception of the necessary level of freedom to receive and impart information through the internet.
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Igbinovia, Magnus. "Libraries as Vehicle to Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs): Nigerian’s current status and outlook." Library Hi Tech News 33, no. 5 (July 4, 2016): 16–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-03-2016-0010.
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Purpose This paper aims to examine the progress made by Nigerian libraries towards the actualization of sustainable developmental goals (SDGs) and to review possible opportunities for better actualisation. The resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on September 25, 2015, resulted in a 2030 agenda for sustainable development with 17 goals and 169 targets, a transition from the millennium developmental goals, which should stimulate action over the next 15 years. Design/methodology/approach In view of this agenda, sessions at the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Conference were held in 2015 in Cape Town to focus on the post-2015 development agenda available at http://www.ifla.org/node/9727. Session 103 of the 2015 IFLA Conference was on the contribution and mission of libraries and information services or sustainable development. Findings The Registrar of the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) during the 6th Induction Ceremony for librarians held on September 13, 2015, stated that the profession will focus on making sustainable developmental goals (SDGs) a reality. In line with this, libraries and librarians in Nigeria have been doing a great deal, especially in the area of creating awareness about the goals by all stakeholders. Originality/value The aim of this paper is to examine the current status of Nigerian libraries toward meeting the SDGs as an example for developing countries and to propose recommendations for meeting these goals.
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Glusker, Ann. "Urban Public Libraries Do Not Yet Meet Benchmarks for Web Accessibility by Individuals with Disabilities." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 10, no. 2 (June 14, 2015): 144. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8pw32.
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Maatta Smith, S. L. (2014). Web Accessibility Assessment of Urban Public Library Websites. Public Library Quarterly, 33(3), 187-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2014.937207
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Objective – To determine the extent to which urban public libraries in the United States of America provide web sites which are readily accessible to individuals with disabilities with reference to the Urban Library Council’s EDGE initiative (specifically Benchmark 11, “Technology Inclusiveness”).
Design – Web site evaluation.
Setting – Urban public libraries in the United States of America.
Subjects – The 127 library systems, which were both members of the Urban Libraries Council at the time of the study and located in the United States of America.
Methods – Using the “everyday life information seeking” conceptual framework, an assessment of each of the web sites of the purposive sample of public library systems was performed by an online evaluation tool as well as visually and physically to determine web accessibility and, by extension, technology inclusiveness.
Main Results – The results of the online accessibility evaluation tool revealed that not one of the sites surveyed was free of errors or alerts. Contrast errors (related to color combinations), missing alternative text (providing text alternatives for visual elements), and missing form labels (thereby preventing screen readers from performing searches and navigating to results) were the most common problems. Results of visual and physical scans revealed that many sites lacked specific links and/or resources for persons with disabilities, as well as noting that the resources available used oblique language and required many clicks to access. In addition, the vast majority neglected to feature links to national resources such as the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Conclusions – The web sites of urban public libraries are not yet completely accessible for persons with disabilities. At the very least they need coding fixes and ongoing maintenance to address the kinds of issues found by the online web evaluation tool used. In addition, resources for disabled persons should be prominently and clearly linked and promoted. Further research is called for, both in non-urban library systems and in testing a wider range of access technologies. Improvement efforts should acknowledge that web design that improves access for persons with disabilities serves the broader community as well.
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Wakimoto, Diana K. "Public Library Clients Prefer Formal Classes for Initial Training on Library’s Online Resources and Informal, On-Demand Assistance for Further Training." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 7, no. 1 (March 9, 2012): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8090v.
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Objective – To discover public library clients’ needs and preferences for modes of training on the use of the Internet and the libraries’ online resources and to apply these findings to improve training offered by public library staff.
Design – Multiple exploratory case study.
Setting – Two public libraries in New South Wales, Australia: a regional library (Mudgee Branch of the Mid-Western Regional Council Library Service) and a metropolitan library (Marrickville Central Library).
Subjects – A total of 24 public library clients. The participants were split evenly between the two libraries, with 12 from the Mudgee Branch and 12 from the Marrickville Central. The respondents were further subdivided into two groups based on age (35 to 44 years old and 65 or older) and evenly distributed by sex within the groups.
Methods – This study used naturalistic inquiry to frame the multiple exploratory case study of two public libraries. Ruthven used maximum variation sampling to guide the selection of participants. Library staff helped the researcher to identify possible participants at Marrickville, while the researcher advertised for participants at Mudgee Library and at an Internet/database course taught at the Mudgee Business Enterprise Centre. She used snowball sampling to find additional participants at both sites. Ruthven conducted semi-structured interviews with the participants, with questions covering their preferences, recommendations, and needs for online resource training. The data from the interviews and search logs were analyzed using inductive data analysis.
Main Results – Participants preferred small group, face-to-face, formalized instruction for initial training on online resources. For further training, participants preferred individualized assistance and immediate support instead of formal classes. They noted a lack of training opportunities and a lack of help from library staff as sources of frustration when trying to learn to use online resources at the public libraries.
Conclusion – Public library staff should offer formalized classes for those beginning to learn about using online resources, and focus on ad hoc, individualized assistance for more advanced learners. Since offering this type of instructional program is dependent on staff knowledge and staff availability, library staff members need to be trained in the use of online resources and classroom presentation skills.
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Naveed, Muhammad Asif, and Fariha Rafique. "Information Literacy in the Workplace: A Case of Scientists from Pakistan." Libri 68, no. 3 (September 25, 2018): 247–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/libri-2018-0019.
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Abstract Information literacy is considered an essential competency in the workplace because it gives a competitive advantage, improves decision-making and enhances efficiency as well as effectiveness of the workforce. This study intends to investigate information literacy among scientists working at the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Lahore. The data were collected from 121 scientists using a questionnaire, with both descriptive as well as inferential statistics applied for data analysis. The results indicated that a large majority of these scientists never received any formal IL training during their entire career. A large majority of these scientists, in general, perceived IL instructions as important and preferred short-term training programs if offered. In addition, these scientists were confident and competent in using searching tools, multiple printed and electronic information resources, comprehending published research and writing research papers. However, they were less comfortable in interpreting visual information, defining information needs, assessing relevance and quality, synthesizing and evaluating gathered information, using library e-resources, managing citations as well as developing and initiating search strategies. The age, gender, academic qualification, research experience and number of publications appeared as the predictor of IL self-efficacy. There was a critical need for making arrangements regarding IL instruction program for in-service scientists.
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Hall, Hazel, Peter Cruickshank, and Bruce Ryan. "Practices of community representatives in exploiting information channels for citizen democratic engagement." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 51, no. 4 (May 6, 2018): 950–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000618769966.
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The purpose of the research was to investigate the practices of elected, yet unpaid, community councillors in Scotland as they exploit information channels for democratic engagement with citizens. Its focus is both novel and significant in that it considers the information literacy of a group that has not been studied before: volunteer representatives active in hyperlocal government. The primary means of data collection was semi-structured interviews of one hour in length with 19 community councillors. Research design and data analysis were informed by the SCONUL 7-Pillar Model of Information Literacy, and by Activity Theory. The main finding of the analysis is that community councillors engage with a range of information sources and tools in their work, the most important of which derives from local authorities. Three recommendations emerge from the analysis. These relate to: (1) information literacy training; (2) valuing information skills; and (3) the role of the public library service in supporting community council work.
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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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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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Thiarai, Malkiat, Sarunkorn Chotvijit, and Stephen Jarvis. "Balancing information governance obligations when accessing social care data for collaborative research." Records Management Journal 29, no. 1/2 (March 11, 2019): 194–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rmj-09-2018-0029.
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Purpose There is significant national interest in tackling issues surrounding the needs of vulnerable children and adults. This paper aims to argue that much value can be gained from the application of new data-analytic approaches to assist with the care provided to vulnerable children. This paper highlights the ethical and information governance issues raised in the development of a research project that sought to access and analyse children’s social care data. Design/methodology/approach The paper documents the process involved in identifying, accessing and using data held in Birmingham City Council’s social care system for collaborative research with a partner organisation. This includes identifying the data, its structure and format; understanding the Data Protection Act 1998 and 2018 (DPA) exemptions that are relevant to ensure that legal obligations are met; data security and access management; the ethical and governance approval process. Findings The findings will include approaches to understanding the data, its structure and accessibility tasks involved in addressing ethical and legal obligations and requirements of the ethical and governance processes. Originality/value The aim of this research is to highlight the potential use of use new data-analytic techniques to examine the flow of children’s social care data from referral, through the assessment process, to the resulting service provision. Data held by Birmingham City Council are used throughout, and this paper highlights key ethical and information governance issues which were addressed in preparing and conducting the research. The findings provide insight for other data-led studies of a similar nature.
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Bhardwaj, Raj Kumar, and Sanjay Kumar. "A comprehensive digital environment for visually impaired students: user’s perspectives." Library Hi Tech 35, no. 4 (November 20, 2017): 542–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lht-01-2017-0016.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the perception of visually impaired undergraduate students about the digital environment in their institutions and develop an online information system suiting their requirements. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted on undergraduate students enrolled in ten colleges of the University of Delhi. A total of 95 visually impaired students were interviewed individually. Data collected from the respondents were analyzed and interpreted using simple percentage method and is presented in the form of figures. Findings The study found that maximum (35.8 percent) respondents access online electronic resources daily. Major constraints faced by them are as follows: inaccessibility of the college notice board, lack of accessibility to existing facilities and resources, lack of assistive technology facilities and unavailability of readers and writers. In total, 51.6 percent respondents indicated that it is cumbersome to access the college website because they are not designed according to the accessibility standards developed for visually impaired students. The respondents also revealed that they are not very familiar with useful devices like Vachak (Hindi Reading Device), SARA CE, Lex (Scanner for Hindi Script). The major reason cited by them is the lack of training and non-availability of trained staff. Research limitations/implications DigitVaran contains course contents of the University of Delhi. Course contents of other Universities are not included. However, it is expected that contents related to the syllabi of other universities would be added in future. Practical implications The study will help visually impaired students to get the desired course contents conveniently. In addition, librarians of other universities can utilize the findings of the study to develop a comprehensive digital environment for visually impaired students. The study can be helpful in the assessment of digital infrastructure and services to visually impaired students by National Assessment and Accreditation Council and other funding agencies. Originality/value The study developed an information system DigitVaran to assist visually impaired undergraduate students in India. The system will help them to access the study materials and make aware of various extracurricular activities of the institutions.
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Lee, Christopher, Suzie Allard, Nancy McGovern, and Alice Bishop. "Open Data Meets Digital Curation: An Investigation of Practices and Needs." International Journal of Digital Curation 11, no. 2 (July 4, 2017): 115–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2218/ijdc.v11i2.403.
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In the United States, research funded by the government produces a significant portion of data. US law mandates that these data should be freely available to the public through ‘public access’, which is defined as fully discoverable and usable by the public. The U.S. government executive branch supported the public access requirements by issuing an Executive Directive titled ‘Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research’ that required federal agencies with annual research and development expenditures of more than $100 million to create public access plans by 22 August 2013. The directive applied to 19 federal agencies, some with multiple divisions. Additional direction for this initiative was provided by the Executive Order ‘Making Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information’ which was accompanied by a memorandum with specific guidelines for information management and instructions to find ways to reduce compliance costs through interagency cooperation. In late 2013, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) to conduct a project to help IMLS and its constituents understand the implications of the US federal public access mandate and how needs and gaps in digital curation can best be addressed. Our project has three research components: (1) a structured content analysis of federal agency plans supporting public access to data and publications, identifying both commonalities and differences among plans; (2) case studies (interviews and analysis of project deliverables) of seven projects previously funded by IMLS to identify lessons about skills, capabilities and institutional arrangements that can facilitate data curation activities; and (3) a gap analysis of continuing education and readiness assessment of the workforce. Research and cultural institutions urgently need to rethink the professional identities of those responsible for collecting, organizing, and preserving data for future use. This paper reports on a project to help inform further investments.
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Steele, Colin. "University libraries vs the Internet: Breivik, Patricia S, and Gee, E GordonHigher education in the internet age: libraries creating a strategic edge.ACE/Praeger series on higher education. Westport, CT: American Council on Education/Praeger, 2006. 322p A$75.00 hard cover ISBN 027598140 (available from DA Information Services)." Australian Library Journal 56, no. 2 (May 2007): 180–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00049670.2007.10722397.
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