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Crawford, Kirsty. "Libraries Unlimited, Bangladesh." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 28, no. 1 (2018): 69–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0955749018814300.

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Suchecki, Adam M. "An evaluation of the technical efficiency of cultural institutions in Poland: a case study of the regional system of public libraries." Argumenta Oeconomica 2020, no. 2 (2020): 163–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.15611/aoe.2020.2.07.

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The political transformation of 1989, as well as Poland’s accession to the European Union in 2004, had a significant impact on the cultural sector and the forms of its organisation and funding. These events also contributed to setting new directions for Polish cultural policy. This is a part of a wider public policy, understood as an intentional and deliberate process of achieving objectives in particular areas of public life. Currently, the library policy is an integral component of Polish cultural policy. It aims to achieve specific objectives and implement tasks in the field of the social c
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Amini, Masoumeh, Hossein Vakilimofrad, and Mohammad Karim Saberi. "Human factors affecting information security in libraries." Bottom Line 34, no. 1 (2021): 45–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bl-04-2020-0029.

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Purpose Information security is a critical issue in all organizations. The success of information security in libraries depends, to a large extent, on the effective behavior of administrators, librarians, users and all human staff. Accordingly, this study aims to design a model for identifying human factors affecting information security in libraries. Design/methodology/approach This study is applied in terms of research objectives and is a survey in terms of data collection. Moreover, it goes under the rubric of structural equation modeling in terms of the relationship between variables. The
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Musangi, Penninah Syombua, Damaris Odero, and Tom Kwanya. "Critical success factors in library reengineering: a case of academic libraries in Kenya." Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication 68, no. 6/7 (2019): 534–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/gkmc-12-2018-0099.

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Purpose Academic libraries are reengineering their services to address the gap brought about by the convergence of physical and virtual information landscape. Despite the reengineering efforts, as many as 70 per cent of the libraries do not achieve the expected results. Certain critical success factors need to be in place for successful implementation. This paper aims to investigate the key success factors to service reengineering in an effort to establish their extent of application in university libraries in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study approach of six purposively
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Sergeeva, A. Yu, and N. A. Turanina. "A special event as a tool to implement PR-technologies in the library." Bibliosphere, no. 3 (September 30, 2017): 35–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/1815-3186-2017-3-35-37.

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Currently public relations are an integral part of management and a vital technology of our modern society. Especially the fact is undoubted that any organization activity nowadays is closely connected with the surrounding society and development of various kinds of contacts, libraries are no exception. Therefore, as a socio-cultural institution a library can’t ignore the effect of public relations on its activities. In addition, the time requires developing new mechanisms of libraries work, among them organizing a specific event is a PR perspective direction and tool. In market conditions thi
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F. Ghuloum, Husain, and Zuwainah R Allamki. "The Utilisation of Smartphones Apps as a Service Tool at Kuwaiti Academic Libraries." Informing Science: The International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline 20 (2017): 133–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/3766.

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Aim/Purpose: This paper aims to investigate how Kuwaiti Academic Libraries (KALs) have responded to the rapidly evolving Smartphone-Apps (SP-Apps) environment, as well as exploring the level of electronic services provided in these libraries. Background: This study can illustrate whether the governmental, academic libraries in the State of Kuwait have already benefited from the mobile services provided by smart phones or not. Methodology: In this study, the researchers use both qualitative and quantitative methods. Therefore, questionnaires and interviews are used in order to collect in-depth
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Green, Andrew. "Digital Library, Open Library: Developments in the National Library of Wales." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 14, no. 3 (2002): 161–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574900201400305.

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The National Library of Wales is passing through a period of major strategic change, prompted partly by its new political context, following the establishment of the National Assembly for Wales in 1999, and partly by the need to respond to professional and public pressure to extend its range of users and uses. While retaining its strength as Wales's leading research resource, the library aims to reach new audiences by attracting many more people to its Aberystwyth building through the new visitor centre, and by building a range of digital, Internet-based services, including digitized material
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Dunn, Ashley, and Michelle B. Bass. "2251 Assessing research impact: It takes a team." Journal of Clinical and Translational Science 2, S1 (2018): 79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cts.2018.276.

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OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Dissemination of research findings through the published literature is a complex but critical part of the scholarly communication process. Additionally, this time point on the translational spectrum is a key objective of the National Clinical Association for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS). Tracking the dissemination of research outputs can be difficult to identify and evaluate. The purpose of this case study was 2-fold: (1) identify tools and resources available freely to the public and through university subscriptions used to assess research output; and (2)
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Constantinescu, Mihai, Alina Danciu, and Dana Haimana. "Volunteering in libraries: survey on Romanian public libraries." Revista Română de Biblioteconomie și Știința Informării = Romanian Journal of Library and Information Science 16, no. 2 (2021): 12–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.26660/rrbsi.2020.16.2.12.

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Libraries are a natural hotspot for volunteer work, they can act as both beneficiaries and organizers of volunteers and their work. Volunteer programs in the libraries cover an important range of possibilities, from basic library work (moving books, assisting users that need help) to specialized activities (language courses, computer courses, specialized activities with persons with disabilities) and everything in between. This study aims to offer an overview of the situation regarding volunteer work in Romanian public libraries. It seeks to find out whether and how the county libraries and th
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Osmani, Sulejman. "Hadith Manuscripts in Albania’s Public Libraries." Context: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 9, no. 1 (2022): 87–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.55425/23036966.2022.9.1.87.

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This paper determines the contribution of Albanians to Hadith literature by researchingits presence in Albanian libraries. It also uncovers the treasures of Islamicheritage in general, through examining the ummah, which embodies Islamic culture, belonging and identity. It aims to encourage believers to take more responsiblilty for their obligations to Islamic heritage, and through this to discover their identity, which has to date been underresearched.
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Yoo-Lee, EunYoung, Tamara Rhodes, and Gabriel M. Peterson. "Hispanics and public libraries." Reference Services Review 44, no. 2 (2016): 85–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-02-2016-0015.

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Purpose The fastest-growing and the largest minority group in the USA, Hispanics are known to have low health literacy because of their limited English proficiency (LEP) and other socio-economic and cultural factors. This paper aims to examine the health information-seeking behaviors of Hispanics in the e-health environment and their use of public libraries as a health information source/service. Design/methodology/approach An interviewer-administered survey was conducted using a semi-structured instrument. The questionnaires inquired about Hispanics’ health information needs, source use and s
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Berube, Linda. "Ask Live! UK public libraries and virtual collaboration." Library and Information Research 27, no. 86 (2009): 43–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/lirg146.

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Ask A Librarian, the UK public library digital reference service, has been piloting LSSI's Virtual Reference Toolkit. The pilot, managed by Ask administrator Co-East, went live to public users in May 2003 and will continue through September 2003. The pilot objectives include not only an evaluation of the software and support offered by LSSI, but also the eventual integration of the chat component with the main web-form service, and the implications for uptake and sustainability. This article combines a report of the largely positive initial findings of the pilot with an overview of digital ref
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Celere, Milena, Glauco Henrique de Sousa Mendes, Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga, and Roberto Antonio Martins. "Performance measurement and its impact on Brazilian public academic libraries." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 51, no. 3 (2017): 579–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000617742452.

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Assessment and measurement of performance in academic libraries are well established. However, in developing countries such as Brazil, this has not been fully explored. This study aims to contribute to the knowledge by investigating practices of measuring library performance in Brazilian public academic libraries and analyzing their relationship with managerial processes. It employs a survey method with a descriptive-explanatory objective and follows a quantitative research approach. Data was gathered from 149 libraries. Results indicate that performance measurement system at academic librarie
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Faulkner, Ashley E. "Entrepreneurship resources in US public libraries: website analysis." Reference Services Review 46, no. 1 (2018): 69–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-07-2017-0025.

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Purpose This paper aims to explore the entrepreneurship resources patrons can discover and/or access on the web pages of the largest 46 US public libraries to assess the strength of public libraries’ current support to their entrepreneur-patrons, and where, and by what means, public libraries may wish to expand, or further promote, their support. Design/methodology/approach The author completed a website analysis of the largest 46 US public libraries, as defined by the criteria in the ALA publication The Nation’s Largest Public Libraries. Website analysis was completed via a standardized check
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Eggett, Colleen B. "Assistive Technology Needs in Public Libraries: A Survey." Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 96, no. 8 (2002): 549–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145482x0209600802.

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The aims of this survey of 4,939 clients of the Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled were to determine who would use assistive technology (AT) in their public libraries, to profile factors influencing its use, and to evaluate the level of awareness of available services. Less than a quarter of the participants reported that AT was available in their public libraries, and a higher proportion of younger than older people would use it if it were available.
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Sanjeev, Sanjeev. "Use of new technologies in libraries globally: a study." Library Hi Tech News 34, no. 9 (2017): 15–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-05-2017-0025.

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Purpose The present paper aims to explore the applications of new technologies in library scenario. Design/methodology/approach Survey method was used. Findings With the influx of information technology, libraries have engaged major deal of works on computers, which has nothing to do with the mission and objectives of the libraries. In such a situation, cloud computing has a lot on offer. Originality/value The present paper explores the core competencies of cloud-based computing and discusses about the cloud models-based futuristic libraries.
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Smith, Geoffrey. "Stock management in public libraries: recent and current research." Library and Information Research 23, no. 73 (2013): 46–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/lirg336.

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The stock is one of the key assets of public library
 services, fundamental to the delivery of their
 objectives, and its management is central to the
 effective management of public library
 authorities. The introduction of the UK
 Government's 'Best Value' initiative, part of its
 programme for modernising local government,
 involves the questioning of all policies and
 practices: it will mean further critical examination
 of stock management and an important research
 role. Those who hoped that the library
 supply industry would have st
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May, Francine, and Fiona Black. "The Life of the Space: Evidence from Nova Scotia Public Libraries." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 5, no. 2 (2010): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8ms6j.

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Objectives – To describe aspects of the 21st century role of the public library as a physical space by observing the actual use of a selection of public libraries. This study seeks to reveal how patrons are using and experiencing these institutions as spaces and how patrons and staff characterize the role of public libraries in communities. 
 
 Methods – A multiple case study design was used to examine three urban and three small town public libraries within Nova Scotia, Canada. A triangulated set of methods including patron interviews and questionnaires, staff interviews, and seatin
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Guseva, E. N. "Model Standard for Public Library Services." Bibliotekovedenie [Russian Journal of Library Science], no. 2 (April 28, 2015): 13–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2015-0-2-13-15.

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The author outlines the goals, objectives and principles of the “Model Standard for Public Library Services”, developed and approved by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation in the Year of Culture in 2014. There is given the description of the Model Standard, specified the principles of its development. There is identified the primary goal of the Model Standard, which is to enhance the cultural and educational mission of a public library. There are presented statistical data of libraries for the last five years. There are listed organizations and institutions participated in the de
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Vakkari, Pertti. "Models explaining the perceived outcomes of public libraries." Journal of Documentation 70, no. 4 (2014): 640–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-02-2013-0016.

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Purpose – The benefits of public libraries as perceived by adults in everyday activities, in cultural activities and in career are modeled by multivariate techniques. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – The survey data are based on a representative sample of 1,000 Finnish adults ranging from 15 to 79 years. The perceived benefits were modeled by linear regression analysis and by path analysis. Findings – The models explain 27-32 percent of the variation in the three benefit types observed. The role and the explanatory power of the factors included in the model
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Vincent, John. "An overlooked resource? Public libraries’ work with older people – an introduction." Working with Older People 18, no. 4 (2014): 214–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/wwop-06-2014-0018.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight work with older people being undertaken by public libraries. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on responses from libraries working with older people, outlining their approaches, and also on the report, “Library services for older people – good practice guide”. Findings – There is a large and varied programme of work being delivered by public libraries and their partner organisations. However, much of it is “under the radar”, so, when spending cuts are made, the knock-on effects are often not recognised. Practical implications – Hi
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Antczak, Mariola. "A Comparison of Selected Aspects of Finnish and Polish Public Libraries." Folia Scandinavica Posnaniensia 16, no. 1 (2014): 115–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/fsp-2015-0008.

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Abstract The article presents and compares the general situation of public libraries and readership in Finland and Poland at the beginning of the 21st century, based on selected statistical data on the topic. In order to correctly understand the library policy of Finland - a country in which it is impossible to implement cultural policy without taking into account the geographical and natural conditions of individual regions - the most important data on the country are presented and compared with data on Poland. Statistical schedules, online reports on the activity of public libraries, librari
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Dali, Keren, and Lana Alsabbagh. "Access to translated fiction in Canadian public libraries." Reference Services Review 42, no. 4 (2014): 569–602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-07-2014-0027.

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Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the quality of access to translated fiction published between 2007 and 2011 in six large Canadian public libraries, answering the question about what public libraries can do to help acquaint their readers with international translated fiction. Design/methodology/approach – The article uses the method of bibliographic data analysis based on 2,100 catalog records. Findings – As the results demonstrate, enhanced bibliographic catalog records deliver a wealth of information about translated fiction titles and facilitate meaningful subject access to their co
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Aju, David T., and Simon Ternenge Tofi. "Undergraduates’awareness, utilization and satisfaction with online public access catalogue (OPAC) in public university libraries in Nasarawa State, Nigeria." Library and Information Perspectives and Research 2, no. 1 (2020): 18–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/liprv2i1.2.

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The study investigated undergraduate’s awareness, utilization and satisfaction with online public access catalogue (OPAC) in selected University libraries in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Four (4) objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study was 7,233 registered library users (undergraduates) in two (2) public universities in Nasarawa State, namely Federal University Lafia (FULAFIA) and Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). The sample size for the study was 379 drawn using Taro-Yemene’s formula for sample
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Ciccone, Michael. "Equitable public library services for Canadians with print disabilities." Reference Services Review 46, no. 3 (2018): 379–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-04-2018-0041.

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Purpose CELA, the Centre for Equitable Library Access, is a national not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support public libraries in providing accessible collections for Canadians with print disabilities and to champion the fundamental right of Canadians with print disabilities to access media and reading materials in the format of their choice. This paper aims to examine the history of the organization, the events that led to its creation, the issues with which it has and continues to struggle with – political, technological, structural – and the successes it has enjoyed. Design/m
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Alexander, Stephanie, and Diana K. Wakimoto. "Exploration of reference models in a public university system." Reference Services Review 47, no. 1 (2019): 21–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-08-2018-0062.

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the reference and public service models used at academic libraries in the California State University system. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory study used a qualitative mixed methods design with an online survey and follow-up interviews with public services librarians. Findings The majority of the libraries in this study continue to use a traditional reference model with a physical desk staffed by librarians. Some libraries have moved to tiered or on-call reference using students and staff to triage patron questions. The majority of libraries’
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Torabi, Nazi. "Public Librarians with the Highest Retention Rate are More Likely to Choose their Entire Career Path in Public Libraries." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6, no. 2 (2011): 64. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8mc9j.

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Abstract
 
 Objectives – The main objectives of this study were the following:
 • to analyze the career path and career movement of librarians in Korea
 • to identify and compare factors influencing the career movement path of chief librarians in public libraries and other librarians 
 • to determine library positions’ turnover rates, average career retention, career reinstatement, proximity between careers, and proximity between different libraries
 
 Design – Survey questionnaire.
 
 Setting – One survey conducted in college libraries, public libr
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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 (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 S
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Johannsen, Carl Gustav. "Teaching social media in public libraries – Danish experiences." Bottom Line 28, no. 1/2 (2015): 19–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bl-01-2015-0001.

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Purpose – The paper aims to report on a Danish Web 2.0 user training project from 2009. Besides, reporting the main results of the project, the paper discusses some broader perspectives concerning social media in library context. Many public and academic libraries worldwide have, inspired by the American “23 Things” Web 2.0 training program, been involved in training and educating both of their internal staff and of their users. The key questions are: whether concepts like “23 Things” and the like are likely to contribute to solving the problems of the computer illiterate segments of the popul
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Yuvaraj, Mayank. "Ascertaining the factors that influence the acceptance and purposeful use of cloud computing in medical libraries in India." New Library World 117, no. 9/10 (2016): 644–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-04-2016-0025.

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Purpose This paper aims to identify the factors that influence the acceptance and purposeful use of cloud computing technologies in Indian medical libraries. Design/methodology/approach To meet the stated objectives, a three-round Delphi study was carried out; a panel of 32 participants, with expertise and experience of cloud computing in the context of Indian medical libraries, was constituted. Findings During the study, the participants identified about 60 different factors, and a consensus was reached on 42 of these, which were considered to have a direct impact on the levels of acceptance
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Al-Suqri, Mohammed Nasser, Salim Said AlKindi, and Naifa Eid Saleem. "Libraries and democratization." Library Review 66, no. 6/7 (2017): 366–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lr-04-2017-0044.

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Purpose This theoretical paper aims to draw on existing literature to examine the case for libraries to play a key role in the democratization of Oman. This paper is intended to provide foundation for further empirical research to develop a proposed future strategy for Oman’s library sector that will help facilitate the future political and economic transition of the Sultanate. Design/methodology/approach This is a theoretical study that draws on existing literature to examine the case for libraries to play a key role in the democratization of Oman. Findings There are four main ways in which p
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Ameen, Kanwal. "Use of Public Relations and Publicity (PRP) by the public libraries in Lahore, Pakistan." New Library World 116, no. 7/8 (2015): 455–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-11-2014-0131.

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Purpose – This study aims to explore the use of public relations and publicity (PRP) by the public libraries. It also intends to create awareness among the information professionals regarding the use of PRP. Design/methodology/approach – The qualitative design, based on the interview method as data collection technique, was used to get the opinions and perceptions of the selected public librarians. The content analysis of the responses was made to answer the research questions. Findings – The findings revealed that PRP are hardly used by the public libraries in Lahore. Research limitations/imp
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Agee, Ann. "Book Review: Financial Management for Libraries." Reference & User Services Quarterly 58, no. 2 (2019): 121. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/rusq.58.2.6935.

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Function benchmarking, NPV, GASB—the vocabulary of budgets and finance can often seem like another language. Financial Management for Libraries clarifies these concepts by putting them in the context of real-life public and academic library management. For many years, the author, William Sannwald, presented budgeting workshops for the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), and he based this book on his teaching experience. Written for library science students and the accidental administrator faced with creating a budget, the book can serve as a primer to the entire process of f
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Pecoskie, Jen, and Heather L. Hill. "Indie media and digital community collaborations in public libraries." Collection Building 33, no. 4 (2014): 127–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cb-05-2014-0025.

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Purpose – This paper aims to examine the current state of collecting with emphasis on small, independent and local digital media for the purpose of exploring librarians’ tools to develop unique collections with these types of cultural products included. Design/methodology/approach – This conceptual paper is based on examination of the current state of publishing and digital media, of case profiles of independent digital content providers, of case profiles of public libraries using digital media to expand collections and of collection developers’ tools, including reviewing sources. Findings – W
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Tupan, Tupan, and Mohamad Djaenudin. "Peran Kolaborasi Galeri, Perpustakaan, Arsip dan Museum Dalam Mendiseminasikan Sumber Informasi Pengetahuan kepada Masyarakat." Tik Ilmeu : Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi 6, no. 2 (2022): 139. http://dx.doi.org/10.29240/tik.v6i2.3301.

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An analysis of the role of galleries, libraries, archives and museums as a source of information for public knowledge was conducted. This study aims to find out how the collaborative role of galleries, libraries and archives in disseminating knowledge information sources to the public. The study was conducted using a narrative review which was complemented by observations via the web. The results of the analysis show that institutions that have collaborated include merging and collaborating with regional libraries and archives located in provinces and districts as well as cities throughout Ind
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Savitskaya, Tatiana E. "Podcasts in Libraries in the USA." Observatory of Culture 19, no. 4 (2022): 381–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/2072-3156-2022-19-4-381-389.

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The article aims at analyzing the current podcasts usage practice in American libraries and identifying its goals, objectives, and the types of podcasts applied. In US libraries, podcasting is used for distance learning, servicing remote users, describing databases and new services, reviewing new books, broadcasting librarians’ interviews, guest lectures, readers’ conferences, etc.In the digital age, with its information dissemination capabilities, the rapid development of podcasting, as a new library service, is motivated by its convenience, mass access, lack of spatial restrictions, time sav
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Lille, Maria. "Evaluating the success of markerspace in a public library." New Library World 117, no. 9/10 (2016): 587–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-04-2016-0030.

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Purpose Arising from the modern IT-driven society, libraries in Estonia face tremendous challenges. They are no longer viewed as collection facilities but rather as knowledge enhancers and creators. Libraries carry a significant potential to make a greater impact on communities by enabling informal ways of learning new skills and technologies. This paper aims to evaluate a pilot project at Narva Library MakerLab launched by the Narva City Government to motivate the citizens of Narva to learn new skills and improve their employment prospects. Design/methodology/approach The focus of the study w
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Pötsönen, Ulla. "Children of Library Land – the Past, Present and Future of Finnish Library Services for Children and Young People." Читалиште 19, no. 36 (2020): 44–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.19090/cit.2020.36.44-51.

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Finnish library services for children and young adults are an integral part of Finnish society, education and societal life. The article highlights the historical development and present day of Finnish library system as well as describes the best practices on the activities libraries provide for young clientele and their caretakers.After World War II, Finland started a rapid rise towards being a modern nation. Reading as a pastime hobby gained popularity, there were more education possibilities, the level of education was on the rise and young people spent more years in school instead of start
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Blackburn, Fiona. "Community engagement, cultural competence and two Australian public libraries and Indigenous communities." IFLA Journal 43, no. 3 (2017): 288–301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0340035217696320.

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Two examples of community engagement in Australian public libraries, drawn from the author’s experience, are analysed using Sung and Hepworth’s (2013) community engagement model for public libraries and Overall’s (2009) definition of cultural competence in a library and information science framework. The examples are examined for the community engagement characteristics identified by Sung and Hepworth; each is also considered for cultural competence, using the domains which Overall posits are the sites where this competence occurs or is developed. A virtuous circle of community engagement is e
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Kim, Soo Hyeon, Gi Woong Choi, and Yong Ju Jung. "Design principles for transforming making programs into online settings at public libraries." Information and Learning Sciences 121, no. 7/8 (2020): 619–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ils-04-2020-0110.

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Purpose This paper aims to investigate design principles for transforming existing making communities of practice within public libraries into online knowledge-building communities to support youths, families with young children and adult members’ making and tinkering during COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach Building upon C4P and connected learning framework, the authors analyze existing literature and practitioner reports on informal learning projects related to making and STEM learning, family learning and online learning as well as emergent cases of innovative approaches in response to
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Timasheva, Irina. "An open library in an open museum." Art Libraries Journal 24, no. 4 (1999): 29–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200019787.

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Should museums open their libraries to the general public? This is a delicate question, widely discussed within and outside the museum community. The lack of a consensus on this topic made it one of the key points at the Libraries in museums – museums in libraries conference, held in Moscow in May 1999. While the recently-established ‘Open Museum’ Association in Russia aims to make all museum activities open to the public, and to develop interactive communication with both real and virtual museum visitors, libraries are not yet one of its priorities. However Irina Timasheva firmly advocates ch
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Lo, Patrick, Bradley Allard, Na Wang, and Dickson K. W. Chiu. "Servant leadership theory in practice: North America’s leading public libraries." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 52, no. 1 (2018): 249–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000618792387.

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This study aims to understand the current North American public library directors’ views and perceptions of successful library leadership in the 21st century. It was carried out based around a series of semi-structured interviews with 10 top-level directors of public libraries in the United States and Canada, which were published in the book World’s Leading National, Public, Monastery and Royal Library Directors: Leadership, Management: Future of Libraries. The data collection method for this study consisted of narrative analysis of the 10 interviews utilizing Robert Greenleaf’s servant leader
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McClamroch, Jo. "The Transition from Print to Electronic Journals: A Study of College and University Libraries in Indiana." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6, no. 3 (2011): 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8561r.

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Objectives – This study examines what factors are considered by college and university libraries in Indiana when making the decision to cancel subscriptions to print journals when an electronic equivalent is available. The study also looks at who the primary decision makers are in this regard. Libraries at public and private institutions of varying sizes were included in the study.
 
 Methods – An online survey was sent to seventy-three libraries in the consortium, Academic Libraries of Indiana. Structured interviews with administrators at nine libraries were also conducted.
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Carlsson, Hanna. "Researching public libraries and the social web, 2006-2012." Journal of Documentation 71, no. 4 (2015): 632–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-03-2014-0046.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to sketch out the general tendencies, gaps and opportunities within the body of research studying the social web as a new facet of public librarianship in order to delineate the findings so far and suggest directions for future research. Design/methodology/approach – Literature searches were conducted through the Library, Information Science and Technology Abstract database, The ISI Web of Science database and the Directory of Open Access Journals. A selection process in two steps resulted in 44 articles that were subjected to a two-stage analysis and cod
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ElBasri, Teralee. "Book Review: Adults Just Wanna Have Fun: Programs for Emerging Adults." Reference & User Services Quarterly 56, no. 1 (2016): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/rusq.56n1.51a.

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Geared toward an underrepresented population in public libraries, this book aims to describe programming for emerging adults—defined by the author as those who are in their twenties to early thirties. The focus is on providing information about emerging adults’ use of libraries, demonstrating the importance of programming targeted to this group, and justifying this type of programming to library stakeholders.
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Van Halm, Johan. "The Libraries and Information Market Programmes of the Commission of the European Communities." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 4, no. 3 (1992): 171–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909200400303.

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As Europe becomes a global force, it needs to compete with other trade blocs in the numerous players, of which libraries are one. This has been acknowledged by the CEC's Library Action Programme, initiated in 1985, which covered the creation of machine-readable bibliographies and retroconversion of library catalogues, interconnection of automated systems, innovative library services using new information technology, the development of commercial products etc, for libraries, and exchange of knowledge and experience. The national libraries project has made most progress. In 1991 a further Librar
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Ngo Kobhio Balôck, Louise Lutéine. "Public libraries and goal 16 of the SDGS in Cameroon: which actors for a national policy?" Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication 69, no. 4/5 (2020): 341–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/gkmc-06-2019-0068.

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Purpose This paper aims to investigate how public libraries in Cameroon contribute to the achievement of goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which is “peace, justice and strong institutions”. Design/methodology/approach The methodology used is observation, talks with the librarians of public libraries from different regions of the country. Authorities in charge of this domain in Cameroon, that is the Ministry of Arts and Culture. Statistics from these different actors have been collected and used for the study, as well as those available through the National Institute of statistics.
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Huynh, Trang Thi. "Library succession planning process in Vietnam." New Library World 117, no. 11/12 (2016): 756–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-08-2016-0059.

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Purpose This paper aims to design a model of succession planning process for public and academic libraries in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach The model of library succession planning process was develop based on the findings of a two-phase research underpinned by transformational leadership theory. Data were collected from 172 responses of the online survey and 23 in-depth interviews in 13 public and 4 academic libraries in the Mekong region, Vietnam. Findings A library succession planning process with six steps was established. Research limitations/implications As the research takes plac
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Mansour, Essam. "Libraries as agents for development: The potential role of Egyptian rural public libraries towards the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals based on the UN 2030 Agenda." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 52, no. 1 (2019): 121–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961000619872064.

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The key purpose of this study is to investigate the potential role of Egyptian rural public libraries, being one of the social agents for development, towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals according to the United Nations Agenda for 2030. To meet the objectives and questions of the study, a multi-faceted research methodology was adopted and conducted in the period from September to November 2017. The study used a qualitative approach in terms of personal interview, discussion and observations of group meetings, and examination of documents to investigate the implementation
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Mansouri, Ali, and Nooshin Soleymani Asl. "Assessing mobile application components in providing library services." Electronic Library 37, no. 1 (2019): 49–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-10-2018-0204.

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PurposeThis study aims to investigate the essential components needed to develop a practical mobile application for providing library services to its users.Design/methodology/approachThe study was conducted in a descriptive-survey format. The statistical population constituted the libraries worldwide using mobile applications to provide library services to the users of academic and public libraries. The data were collected through the content-analysis method, World Wide Web and checklists.FindingsIt was found that services such as search, ask a librarian, database, renew, circulation and libra
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