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Yin, Honglei. "Research on the Enhancement of Scientific Research Ability in Economics and Management Disciplines by University Libraries." SHS Web of Conferences 187 (2024): 02020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202418702020.
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University libraries must play an important role in assisting the improvement of scientific research capabilities in the field of economics and management disciplines. For this reason, most university libraries have taken some measures, such as establishing a subject librarian system and building digital resource libraries. However, the subject librarian system in some university libraries is not perfect, the quality of information services is not high, the role of academic exchange platforms is not fully utilized, and there is less organization of training in scientific research methods and skills. To enhance the scientific research capabilities of economics and management disciplines, university libraries should enhance the service capabilities of subject librarians, use digital technology to provide precise subject services, build academic exchange platforms, normalization of training.
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Nashihuddin, Wahid. "Strategi kemas ulang informasi untuk peningkatan pelayanan perpustakaan di era new normal." Jurnal Kajian Informasi & Perpustakaan 9, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/jkip.v9i1.28767.
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Information repackaging is one of the library's efforts to meet users' information needs in the new normal era. Libraries need to prepare various strategies in providing repackaging products as a library service innovation. This research aimed to describe various aspects and stages of library strategy design in information repackaging in the New normal era. The research used a qualitative approach through literature studies research methods. The results showed that libraries and librarians in the new normal era needed to pay attention to various aspects and stages in designing a digital information repackaging strategy. Aspects of the information repackaging strategy include determining the source of packaging information, types of information repackaging products, and information repackaging methods. Libraries carry out information repackaging strategies by making information repackaging the library’s flagship program and the librarian's main job, understanding the information behavior of the library's native digital users, disseminating digital information packages through social media and collaborative networks, changing the librarian’s role into social librarians and public knowledge and implementing a Marketing and Public Relations (MPR) strategy to disseminate information repackaged products to users. The head of the library plays an important role in supporting librarians in carrying out information repackaging activities. This research concludes that the librarian strategy of repacking information in the new normal era is needed to improve library services that are more creative, interactive, and innovative, in accordance with the user's information needs.
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Tupan and Rulina Rachmawati. "Roles of Library Research Institutions in Disseminating Research Publications: A Bibliometric Study." Khizanah al-Hikmah : Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan, Informasi, dan Kearsipan 10, no. 2 (November 10, 2022): 162–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.24252/kah/v10i2a6.
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This study seeks to ascertain the distribution of research publications concerning the roles of libraries and librarians in research institutions listed in the Scopus database. A literature search uncovered 1637 articles on the subject. R-Bibliometrix (Biblioshiny) software was used to evaluate these publications in considerable detail. The findings indicated that Library Philosophy and Practice was the publication that published the most significant number of articles on the relevant themes, with Pandita R. being the most productive author. Scientometrics received the most citations (515), followed by The Journal of Academic Librarianship (410), College Research Libraries (399), and Library Management (317 times). The Journal of Academic Librarianship and Library Philosophy and Practice had the highest h-index scores, 9 and 7, respectively. The United States contributed the most to collaboration; of the 260 papers where 246 documents have collaborated across the country, and 14 papers collaborated with authors from several countries. The widely studied topics include libraries, medical libraries, library science, organization and management, librarian of biomedical research, scientific libraries, qualitative research, meta-analysis, systematic reviews, and Cochrane libraries
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Rogers, Emily, and Howard S. Carrier. "A qualitative investigation of patrons’ experiences with academic library research consultations." Reference Services Review 45, no. 1 (February 13, 2017): 18–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-04-2016-0029.
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Purpose This paper aims to report the findings of a qualitative investigation of student patrons’ experiences with research consultations provided by reference librarians at a comprehensive university located in the southern USA during 2014. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through recorded interviews with patrons who had recently experienced a reference consultation with one of eight professional reference librarians during a semester. The recorded data were transcribed verbatim and the transcripts subjected to content analysis. The qualitative data analysis model selected was that of a conventional, inductive content analysis. Findings One principal finding demonstrates the need for marketing of the reference consultation service; participants were surprised at the service’s availability. Other findings illustrate the value participants placed on individual attention from a librarian, perceived librarian expertise, the consultation environment and student/librarian engagement. Research limitations/implications Limitations to this study include a small participant pool of undergraduate student patrons, mainly majoring in humanities disciplines. The findings therefore are limited in the confidence with which they can be generalized to larger populations. Practical implications The reference consultation remains an integral part of the services offered by an academic library’s reference department; libraries should market consultations accordingly. Academic libraries that do not operate on a subject specialist model should consider strategies for maximizing benefit when matching available staff to consultation requests. Social implications This study provides evidence for the value of one-to-one reference service through research consultations provided to library patrons in academic libraries serving institutions of the type described in the research. Originality/value A qualitative methodology, using content analysis of lengthy interviews with participants, provides considerable insight into academic library patrons’ attitudes toward the reference consultation service.
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Wilms, Lotte. "Digital Humanities in European Research Libraries." LIBER Quarterly: The Journal of the Association of European Research Libraries 31, no. 1 (April 26, 2021): 1–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.18352/lq.10351.
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Libraries are increasingly becoming involved in digital humanities research beyond the offering of digital collections. This article examines how libraries in Europe deal with this shift in activities and how they compare with libraries in other parts of the world. This article builds on the results of surveys conducted in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, the United States and the United Kingdom, and compares them with a survey conducted in Europe. We found that European libraries are mostly active in research supporting activities, such as digitisation and storage, while US libraries often include analysis in their activities. Funding comes from the library’s main budget and non-structural funding in a variety of forms. Staff working in DH roles has a diverse range of titles, with various forms of librarians being the most used. Analytical staff such as GIS specialists are only found in the US survey. All surveyed libraries agree that the biggest skill gap amongst their staff is in technical skills. When looking towards the future, European libraries see the role of digital humanities (or digital scholarship) within the library grow and are making plans to facilitate this change within their organisation by positioning themselves as an attractive research partner, by opening and increasing their digital collections and by improving the internal workings of the library.
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Lim, Seong-Gwan. "A Survey on the Librarian’s Degree of Perception about Bibliotherapy Services." Journal of Korean Medical Library Association 41, no. 1 (December 2014): 20–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.69528/jkmla.2014.41.1.20.
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The purpose of this research is to examine the current conditions of bibliotherapy services of medical librari es, to conduct survey on the librarians of perception about bibliotherapy services, and based on the results of this survey, to provide basic data for bibliotherapy services of medical libraries. To do this, survey was conducted on 57 librarians of 57 medical libraries among the member libraries of the Korea Medical Library Association, and 57 librarians of 57 libraries responses were used for the final analysis. Through the results of this research, it can be seen that the librarians in the medical libraries perceive highly of providing bibliotherapy services for the users.
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Sassen, Catherine, and Diane Wahl. "Fostering Research and Publication in Academic Libraries." College & Research Libraries 75, no. 4 (July 1, 2014): 458–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.75.4.458.
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This study concerns administrative support provided to encourage the research and publishing activities of academic librarians working in Association of Research Libraries member libraries. Deans and directors of these libraries were asked to respond to an online survey concerning the support measures that their libraries provide, as well as their thoughts on support measures that academic libraries should provide. When compared to earlier studies, the survey results indicate that most support measures have grown over time. Results also suggest increases in the requirements for publication in academic libraries, as well as in the number of libraries at which librarians have faculty status.
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Sari, Lidya Wahyu, and Zulva Ibadati. "Analisis Kompetensi Pustakawan dalam Penerapan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi di Perpustakaan Khusus Kementerian/Lembaga." Media Pustakawan 30, no. 1 (September 25, 2023): 28–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.37014/medpus.v30i1.3492.
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The role of adaptive librarians affects the implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), especially in governmental libraries. It adjusts the competencies and abilities needed by librarians. Therefore, librarians are required to rebuild and improve their skills related to ICT. In Indonesia, Standar Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia (SKKNI) 2019 is used as a national education & training framework for librarians. To explore this theme according to SKKNI, a sequential exploratory research was conducted with contributions from librarians and/or library staff who work in governmental libraries across the Republic of Indonesia. Through in-depth interviews, focused group discussions with 28 librarians from 14 governmental libraries in Jabodetabek, also an online survey (74 respondents), the researchers were able to gain a pattern that showed the tendency of higher ability level in the competency units related to ICT utilization in the library than the competency units in developing library information systems. The unit of competence with the highest mean score is the unit of competence related to multimedia production, including the management of the library’s social media content. Aligning with this result, National Library as the central supervisor for the librarian needs to collaborate with related stakeholders, especially in accommodating competence development efforts to build a national digital ecosystem. Those efforts include the formulation of continuing development program -gradual education and training program. Through this collaboration between various stakeholders, the development of librarian competencies specifically within governmental libraries can be carried out efficiently, following the real needs in the field.
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Sorensen, Marianne, and Kathleen DeLong. "Librarian Research Competencies in Canadian Large Research Libraries." International Information & Library Review 48, no. 2 (April 2, 2016): 143–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2016.1176460.
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Antell, Karen, Jody Bales Foote, Jaymie Turner, and Brian Shults. "Dealing with Data: Science Librarians’ Participation in Data Management at Association of Research Libraries Institutions." College & Research Libraries 75, no. 4 (July 1, 2014): 557–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.75.4.557.
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As long as empirical research has existed, researchers have been doing “data management” in one form or another. However, funding agency mandates for doing formal data management are relatively recent, and academic libraries’ involvement has been concentrated mainly in the last few years. The National Science Foundation implemented a new mandate in January 2011, requiring researchers to include a data management plan with their proposals for funding. This has prompted many academic libraries to work more actively than before in data management, and science librarians in particular are uniquely poised to step into new roles to meet researchers’ data management needs. This study, a survey of science librarians at institutions affiliated with the Association of Research Libraries, investigates science librarians’ awareness of and involvement in institutional repositories, data repositories, and data management support services at their institutions. The study also explores the roles and responsibilities, both new and traditional, that science librarians have assumed related to data management, and the skills that science librarians believe are necessary to meet the demands of data management work. The results reveal themes of both uncertainty and optimism—uncertainty about the roles of librarians, libraries, and other campus entities; uncertainty about the skills that will be required; but also optimism about applying “traditional” librarian skills to this emerging field of academic librarianship.
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Jackson, Rebecca, and Kristine K. Stacy-Bates. "The Enduring Landscape of Online Subject Research Guides." Reference & User Services Quarterly 55, no. 3 (March 24, 2016): 219. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/rusq.55n3.219.
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This article reports the results of two related studies: data collection on characteristics of online subject guides at academic ARL libraries, and a survey of heads of reference at the same group of libraries concerning policies and practices for writing, maintaining, and promoting subject guides. Results are compared to a similar investigation published in 2004. Observation of guides focused on numbers and types of web links included, timeliness and accuracy, and discoverability of guides from each library’s homepage. Survey questions included impact of guide quality on librarians’ evaluations, use of guide templates, and reasons for using or not using a guide management system such as LibGuides.
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Gehring, Denise Rachel. "Faith-informed intellectual freedom: an annotated bibliography." Collection Building 35, no. 2 (April 4, 2016): 48–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cb-12-2015-0020.
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Purpose The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to show perspectives on intellectual freedom from literature that provides approaches for librarians in faith-based institutions. The articles reviewed in this annotated bibliography will assist both Christian and secular librarians in selecting library materials. Design/methodology/approach The author identified sources using LISTA, ATLA and other common library databases. Sources were selected from 1993 to the present, focusing on sources that are on the application of intellectual freedom in the Christian academic library and/or librarian. Findings Best (2010) discusses censorship in academic libraries based on the top ten most-challenged books in 2007 which have research implications for Christian institutions. Johnson (2002), Davis (2002) and Smith (2004) offer library recommendations based on the review of the literature and their own practice. Hippenhammer (1993/1994) presents survey data and findings on collection development policies and intellectual freedom from Christian libraries. Matacio (2003) shares quantitative research from Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) libraries applicable to other Christian institutions. Research limitations/implications The majority of the research on intellectual freedom and Christian librarianship is from 10 or more years ago. Originality/value This annotated bibliography is a starting point for research that could be conducted to help in the evaluation of Christian academic library’s collection development policy.
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Nwankwo, Tochukwu Victor, Chika Patricia Ike, and Chinedu Obinna Anozie. "Mentoring of young librarians in South East Nigeria for improved research and scholarly publications." Library Management 38, no. 8/9 (November 14, 2017): 455–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-11-2016-0083.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the concept of mentoring of young librarians in South East Nigeria so as to improve their research and scholarly publications. Design/methodology/approach The study confined its scope to 135 librarians in the five different federal universities in South East Nigeria. In all, 100 (80 percent) of the librarians were sampled. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire which contained 30 items derived from the research questions. The descriptive survey research design was used as research method. Librarians were grouped into young librarians (assistant librarian and librarian II) and higher librarians (librarian I, senior librarian, principal librarian, deputy university librarian and university librarian); for a comprehensive analysis of the study. Findings The findings of the study among others reveals that young librarians are a bit knowledgeable and conversant about the term “mentoring” but not equitable when compared to that of other higher librarians in matters of scholarly publication. Also there is evidence of mentoring in place in these libraries for boosting the research prowess of librarians, but in an informal form. The librarians believed that most times the mentee’s inability to open up during interaction, and unconstructive criticisms from mentors to their mentees; are serious challenges to successful mentoring for improved scholarly publications. Originality/value Research studies focusing on mentoring young librarians on research and scholarly publications in Nigeria, are rare. Furthermore, librarians are not conversant with the concept of mentoring and which mentoring practices and programs are currently in place in their libraries to boost their research prowess. Also, adopting a mentor and what to expect from both mentors and mentees concerning research publications are salient areas explored in the work. This study will raise important issues that relate to research publications of both librarians and other academic researchers especially in this research impact-factor driven world of ours.
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Macdonald, Anne Therese. "Dedicated business centers in public libraries." Reference Services Review 43, no. 3 (August 10, 2015): 344–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-02-2015-0007.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not a dedicated business center within a public library acts as a key success factor in a public library’s services to the community entrepreneur. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire survey was sent to 88 public libraries with dedicated business centers, and posted to BRASS-L and BUSLIB-L, for input from public libraries without business centers. Interviews with three survey respondents and one local city official followed. Findings – Fifty-seven per cent of all respondents felt that a dedicated business center is very essential or essential to the services provided to the entrepreneurial community. The services most often offered were workshops/seminars/classes, counseling sessions by collaborative agencies and one-on-one research sessions with librarians. The majority of responding libraries collaborated with a community business agency (80 per cent). Fifty-one per cent spend between 6 and 20 hours/month on the collaboration. Research limitations/implications – Since 2007, many of the dedicated business centers in public libraries have closed or been consolidated with other sections and services of a public library. This should be further studied. Further research on librarian expertise in market and industry research is recommended. Originality/value – This study updates the business services associated with public libraries business services since the push in the late 1990s for public libraries to be more active in community economic development.
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Wong, Gabrielle Ka Wai, Victoria F. Caplan, Diana L. H. Chan, Lois M. Y. Fung, and K. T. Lam. "Actively demonstrating library expertise in a research assessment exercise." Library Management 36, no. 1/2 (January 12, 2015): 115–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-09-2014-0111.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe HKUST Library’s active participation in helping the university prepare for the 2014 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2014) in Hong Kong. Through the process the authors demonstrated library’s value and librarians’ expertise in supporting research. Design/methodology/approach – This is a case study that highlights how HKUST Library tackled this complex exercise. The effort was delineated as three stages: the design stage when the authors proactively supported the electronic system design for RAE 2014, the formation stage in which the submission infrastructure was built, and the data process stage. Findings – Based on the Library’s experience in creating and managing the Institutional Repository and the Scholarly Publication Database, the participation proved to be instrumental in designing and building the electronic infrastructure for the RAE 2014. After the project, the HKUST research community had higher trust and regard of the Library, both for the research information management systems and librarians’ expertise in providing research support service. Practical implications – The paper elaborates details of HKUST Library’s effort, including human resource deployment, project management strategy, operational tactics, challenges the authors faced and keys to success. The experience demonstrates that libraries and librarians can establish credibility and gain respect from research communities through delivering tangible outcomes. Originality/value – There is very few case studies in the literature on libraries’ participation in and contribution to RAEs. This paper fills a gap in the area.
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Siti Hafsyah, Idris, Arifin Ridwan, and Prayitno Heri. "How Can Libraries Support Student Research?" Knowledge Garden 1, no. 1 (April 1, 2023): 73–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.knowledgegarden.2023.1.1.8.
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Libraries have long been recognized as vital institutions for supporting student research endeavors across various educational levels. This study explores the multifaceted ways in which libraries can effectively bolster student research. Drawing from a comprehensive review of literature, surveys, interviews with librarians, and case studies of successful library programs, this research provides valuable insights into the role libraries play in enhancing the research skills and academic success of students. The findings underscore the importance of library resources, including access to scholarly databases, interlibrary loans, and research assistance, in facilitating students' information retrieval and literature review processes. Additionally, libraries' instructional programs and workshops are shown to empower students with research methodologies, information literacy, and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, this study delves into the evolving role of digital technologies and online resources in supporting student research, highlighting how libraries adapt to the changing landscape of information dissemination. Collaboration between librarians and faculty is also examined as a key factor in promoting research opportunities for students. In a rapidly evolving academic landscape, this research serves as a valuable resource for librarians, educators, and institutions seeking to optimize library services for the benefit of student researchers. By offering practical recommendations and best practices, it underscores the essential role libraries play in nurturing the next generation of scholars and fostering a culture of research excellence.
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Ganbaatar, Tseren, Narantuya Otgondoo, Naigalmaa Sergei, Zolboo Mashbat, Naranjargal Purev-Ochir, and Badamkhand Batjargal. "The Effects of Covid-19 on Libraries." Bulletin of Baikal State University 33, no. 1 (April 12, 2023): 151–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.17150/2500-2759.2023.33(1).151-161.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly affected higher education and cultural sector, including libraries. Most of the libraries in Mongolia were physically closed for patrons. Librarians were suddenly tasked moving from in-person service into online and the Covid-19 pandemic affects policies, strategies, activities, behavior itself and the library’s future development strategy was not considering the effect of Covid-19. The aim of this paper is to explore how Mongolian libraries satisfy the need of their patrons in unexpected situation, such as Covid-19-induced transition to adapt to keep afloat, to identify the main issues that have arisen and make recommendations for the betterment of libraries’ role in such situations. To be more specific, we address the following research questions: To what extend Covid-19 affected library daily activities? Will the library service styles, perspectives, strategies, patrons’, and librarian’ attitudes change in the future? To address the research issues a quantitative and qualitative content analysis was used on a dataset created from a questionnaire survey and interviews from librarians and patrons. The aim was to find out whether libraries can meet patrons’ needs and if the staff is fully paid. Besides, the analysis covered such criteria as printed and e-book usage, internal and external online databases, other library services usage during the pandemic period, and positive and negative impact of Covid-19. The results were then compared to the indicators of the pre-Covid-19 period.
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Clarke, Maggie, and Carolyn Caffrey Gardner. "No-show at the reference desk: perceptions of appointments." Reference Services Review 48, no. 2 (April 29, 2020): 319–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rsr-01-2020-0004.
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Purpose This study aims to explore the prevalence and librarian perceptions of no-show research appointments in academic libraries. These findings are examined in light of the literature within academic libraries and other industries (health, hospitality) with appointment models. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses an exploratory survey of reference librarians across a stratified sample of academic libraries in the USA. The findings are considered through the lens of critical theory in academic libraries. Findings Academic libraries lack consistent understanding and language used to describe appointment-based reference models. Librarians do not gather much reliable data on the percentage of no-show appointments and further research is needed on this topic. Research limitations/implications Study results are limited to academic librarians in the sample who responded to the survey and indicated the availability of research appointments at their institution. The implications of this paper suggest ideas for gathering appointment statistics and evaluating the rhetoric used to advertise appointments to college students. Originality/value This research is unique in that it is the first exploratory study on the prevalence and perception of missed appointments in academic library reference models.
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Wildemuth, Barbara M. "Libraries’ Contributions to the Quality of UK University Research Environments Were Not Acknowledged in REF 2014, but Could Be Made More Visible in REF 2021." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16, no. 1 (March 15, 2021): 112–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip29889.
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A Review of: Walker, D. (2020). Libraries and the REF: How do librarians contribute to research excellence? Insights, 33(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.1629/uksg.497 Abstract Objective – To measure the extent to which libraries’ contributions to United Kingdom (UK) university research excellence were referenced in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 unit-level research environment statements, and to make recommendations to libraries for increasing their visibility in the research setting. Design – Content analysis of an existing corpus. Setting – Evaluation of research environments conducted as part of the UK REF 2014 assessment. Subjects – 1,891 unit-level research environment statements submitted for REF 2014. Methods – Each unit-level research environment statement was categorized in terms of how extensively it referenced library or librarian contributions: no mention, brief mention, or substantive mention. The frequency and percentage of each level of mention are reported overall and by disciplinary panel. Main Results – Across all panels, only 25.8% of the statements included substantive references to the library or librarians; most of these were lists of electronic and physical collections, but they also included discussions of the research support services offered by librarians. There were disciplinary differences in the extent of the references to libraries, from 7.2% containing substantive references in a panel examining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) units to 44.0% containing substantive references in the panel examining arts and humanities units. Conclusion – In REF 2014, libraries and librarians were rarely discussed in unit-level research environment statements. While this lack of representation may be due to shortcomings of the library’s relationship with the university’s research office, librarians could use a number of approaches to becoming more visible in the REF 2021 research environment statements. Specifically, they could highlight their roles in: ensuring discoverability and accessibility of information resources to researchers; improving research practices through teaching informational and organizational skills, providing direct support to research students and staff, and providing research data management services; managing the research information systems that capture and make discoverable the university’s non-article research outputs; providing support in relation to the responsible use of bibliometrics and other measures of article quality and impact; further developing article impact by training researchers to use social media to their advantage; developing open research initiatives; and assisting with the REF submission process.
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Mannheimer, Sara, Scott W. H. Young, and Doralyn Rossmann. "On the ethics of social network research in libraries." Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society 14, no. 2 (May 9, 2016): 139–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jices-05-2015-0013.
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Purpose In this paper, faculty librarians at an academic institution explore the ethical dimensions of conducting research with user-generated social networking service (SNS) data. In an effort to guide librarian-researchers, this paper first offers a background discussion of privacy ethics across disciplines and then proposes a library-specific ethical framework for conducting SNS research. Design/methodology/approach By surveying the literature in other disciplines, three key considerations are identified that can inform ethical practice in the field of library science: context, expectation, and value analysis. For each of these considerations, the framework is tailored to consider ethical issues, as they relate to libraries and our practice as librarian-researchers. Findings The unique role of the librarian-researcher demands an ethical framework specific to that practice. The findings of this paper propose such a framework. Practical implications Librarian-researchers are at a unique point in our history. In exploring SNSs as a source of data to conduct research and improve services, we become challenged by conflicting and equally cherished values of patron privacy and information access. By evaluating research according to context, expectations, and value, this framework provides an ethical path forward for research using SNS data. Originality/value As of this paper’s publication, there is no existing ethical framework for conducting SNS research in libraries. The proposed framework is informed both by library values and by broader research values, and therefore provides unique guidelines for the librarian-researcher.
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Luneva, Yu V. "Reference Services in University Libraries: the Union of Science and Education." Proceedings of SPSTL SB RAS, no. 2 (August 9, 2023): 61–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/2618-7515-61-67.
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The article discusses the main issues related to the organization of reference services in university libraries all over the world in the framework of the traditional reference bureau and virtual reference service. The implementation of the concept of digital reference service requires high professionalism, expert knowledge of digital tools and methods of working with them on the part of the staff of reference services. The development of information technologies changes the format of communication between the bibliographer and the user. Traditional reference services are complemented by specialized research assistance carried out in accordance with research practices of universities. The provision of real-time and deferred virtual reference services, digital transformation of libraries, and the involvement of catboats with artificial intelligence in reference services are current issues in library theory and practice.The turning point in the evolution of reference services has been the university libraries strategic initiative for online learning and additional professional education. Due to the increasing educational mission of university libraries in the professional library community, the role of information curator that the reference librarian can assume is being actively discussed. Reference librarians, alongside with other information professionals, shape the library’s research and educational space. The article bases on the analysis of publications in foreign professional periodicals.
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Shiota, Lisa. "Research Libraries." Notes 80, no. 2 (December 2023): 303–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/not.2023.a912344.
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Ramadhani, Nana, Armizawati Armizawati, Tri Yuliani, and Oktri Permata Lani. "PERAN PROFESIONAL PUSTAKAWAN DALAM PENGELOLAAN PERPUSTAKAAN MASA PANDEMI CORONA VIRUS-19." Alfuad: Jurnal Sosial Keagamaan 4, no. 2 (December 15, 2020): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.31958/jsk.v4i2.2351.
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This research discusses the role of librarians in managing libraries during the corona virus pandemic. The corona epidemic is an epidemic of globalization that cripples all access to services, including library services. Library services are a central aspect that will support the dissemination of the latest information related to the corona virus while maintaining the health and safety of readers through new innovations in the role of librarians in open access libraries. This research is a library research or library research that utilizes all journal literature related to librarian pran in developing pandemic service through online services and maximizing the librarian's function and role as an information management center. The results showed that many libraries have closed due to the epidemic, but many libraries have also opened online services so that online and offline visitor data is not too significant. It seems that the government provides more innovative means to support the innovative thinking of librarians in order to create online services that are more optimal, safe, healthy and environmentally friendly.
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Suryani, Nani, Retno Sayekti, and Muslih Faturrahman. "Strategi Promosi Perpustakaan dalam Meningkatkan Jumlah Kunjungan Pemustaka di Perpustakaan Daerah Deli Serdang." ARZUSIN 4, no. 3 (April 9, 2024): 428–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.58578/arzusin.v4i3.2868.
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The purpose of this research is to find out how librarian tactics encourage library use and increase interest in visits. in the Deli Serdang regional library, to find out the causes of the low interest in visiting public libraries in Deli Serdang and the challenges of librarians in encouraging public library patronage in Deli Serdang Regency. This type of research combines field study methodology with qualitative research. Librarian The research topic is the Deli Serdang Regency Public Library. There are three techniques used to obtain data: observation, interviews, and documentation. Data presentation, data reduction procedures, and data analysis methods were all carried out in accordance with descriptive analysis. Based on the research results, the author can determine librarian tactics to encourage increased interest in visiting libraries in the Deli Serdang regional library, including by conducting mobile library activities, holding reading competitions for the community. Furthermore, knowing the lack of library collections, facilities and infrastructure, as well as inadequate library services is one of the factors causing the low interest in visiting public libraries in Deli Serdang. Librarians also face challenges in efforts to increase interest in visiting the Deli Serdang Regency public library.
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Sahidi, Sahidi, Mifta Rahman, and Atiqa Nur Latifa Hanum. "Strategi Pengembangan Kompetensi Pustakawan Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi Negeri di Kota Pontianak." Jurnal Pustaka Ilmiah 10, no. 1 (June 30, 2024): 13. http://dx.doi.org/10.20961/jpi.v10i1.80560.
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<p><em>This research aims to determine strategies for developing librarian competency as well as supporting and inhibiting factors for developing librarian competency in the Pontianak City State University Library. The method for exploring data in the field uses interviews and observations using the case study method with qualitative descriptive analysis. The informants used were the heads of libraries from the three universities and 2 librarians each in each college library. The results of the research show that the problems found in three State University libraries in Pontianak City include the low skills of librarians in using technology and the problem of educational qualifications of leaders who do not meet the standards for running university libraries in 2015 and 2017. Conclusions from the research show that the strategy is carried out through competency certification for equality as well as through training, workshops, national seminars in the field of librarians, becoming members of the IPI, and involving librarians in competitions for outstanding librarians. Efforts to improve librarian competence include leadership support and the availability of funds. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factor is a lack of awareness of increasing competence through education and support from the work environment.</em></p><p align="justify"><em><br /></em><em></em></p>
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Sullo, Elaine. "Academic Library Administrators Perceive Value in Their Librarians’ Research." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 9, no. 3 (September 9, 2014): 89. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8ks4g.
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Perkins, G.H. & Slowik, A.J.W. (2013). The value of research in academic libraries. College & Research Libraries, 74(2), 143-158. Retrieved from http://crl.acrl.org/content/74/2/143.full.pdf+html
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Objective – To explore academic library administrators’ perceived value of their librarians’ research, specifically the importance to the profession and the library community.
Design – Qualitative, exploratory study using a survey questionnaire.
Setting – Academic libraries in the United States of America.
Subjects – 23 library administrators.
Methods – During the summer of 2010, one of the authors conducted 20-30 minute telephone interviews with 23 academic library administrators. Interviews were recorded and transcribed for coding. Interview questions 1-3 and 8-19 were content-analyzed; the authors described common themes for each of these questions. Items 4-7 had Likert scale response formats, and a mean and standard deviation were computed for each of these items.
Main Results – The benefits of librarians’ research included fulfilling tenure-track requirements, enriching relationships with teaching faculty, library faculty recognition, improved services and programs, collaboration with others, research result application to daily issues, development as librarians, and improved knowledge of the research field.
The perceived current changes and future issues for university libraries included increased digitization of collections, scholarly communication, and expanded instructional engagement of faculty and students, as well as future economic downturn and budget cuts. Administrators noted several methods that influenced their thinking: professional meetings, reading professional journals, informal discussions with colleagues, and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
Academic library administrators used a variety of methods to support their librarians’ research. These included tenure-track requirements, research incentives, travel funds, grants, sabbaticals, release time, and shared communication about research. Additionally, there was a substantial perceived interrelationship between how librarians’ research benefited the librarian, the library, the university, and the profession. Recognition and new programs and services were thought to benefit all four areas, and monetary rewards were considered benefits for the first three areas.
Conclusion – Based on the sample of 23 academic library administrators, the authors conclude that librarians’ research is perceived as valuable to both the academic and library communities.
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Perkins, Gay Helen, and Amy J. W. Slowik. "The Value of Research in Academic Libraries." College & Research Libraries 74, no. 2 (March 1, 2013): 143–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl-308.
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In the summer of 2010, two researchers interviewed twenty-three library administrators of comparable academic libraries at American universities for their views of the value of research in academic libraries. The interview questions focused on the administrators’ perceived value of academic librarians’ research, incentives given to academic librarians to research, factors that influence the administrators’ thinking about academic library research, opinions about the changes in Americans libraries in the past decades, and directions that they see the academic library heading. This paper reflects the answers of these (anonymous) administrators and attempts to analyze patterns in their responses that will be of value to the academic library and its community in America.
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Rahmawati, Nur Sanny, and Rahmi Rahmi. "Academic Libraries Promotion Through Social Media: A Systematic Literature Review." Khizanah al-Hikmah : Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan, Informasi, dan Kearsipan 9, no. 2 (December 6, 2021): 157. http://dx.doi.org/10.24252/kah.v9i2a8.
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Library promotion through social media is an integral part of library services, especially for academic libraries. Social media can inform the end-users of what library’s resources and services and give librarians an impression of users’ views and needs. This study aimed to determine the use of social media to promote academic libraries in Indonesia. This research used a qualitative approach, specifically a systematic literature review, and includes details about identifying the research questions, the literature search process, data synthesis and search results. Based on the scientific papers identified and reviewed, the majority of research was published in 2019. The most frequent social media platforms for library promotions were Facebook and Instagram. Academic libraries located in Yogyakarta carried out the most social media promotions. Obstacles to promoting libraries through social media in Indonesia were primarily due to internal factors of libraries.
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Esievo, Lovet Ovigue, and Lucky Tijani Abdulsalami. "Utilization of Funds Allocated to Agricultural Research Institute Libraries in Nigeria." International Journal of Library and Information Science studies 8, no. 3 (March 15, 2022): 34–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/ijliss.15/vol8n33459.
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This study focused on the utilization of funds allocated to agricultural research institute libraries in Nigeria. All the fifteen (15) agricultural research institute libraries were involved in the main study; three in the pilot study, and twelve in the main study. The survey research method was adopted and the instrument used for data collection was the utilization of funds allocated to Agricultural Research Institute Libraries in Nigeria Questionnaire (UFARILNQ). UFARILNQ solicited responses from the principal officers of ARIs and their librarians who were themselves major users of the libraries. The responses were in line with the two research objectives of the study: utilization of funds allocated and extent to which appropriated funds met services needs of the agricultural research institute libraries. The data collected were analysed using frequency distributions, percentages, mean scores, standard deviation, graphs, and tests of differences and relationships for the four hypothesis. One way ANOVA was used to test for the differences in received funds and their utilization among the ARILs. The study established that funds allocated to ARILs were inadequate but well utilized except for purchase of computers which were deployed for services provision. The services provided were literature search, reference, selective dissemination of information, which were adjudged to be those required to meet the needs of users, except mobile library services which was non-existent. Even as funding was inadequate, the respondents were satisfied with their judicious use resulting in the ARILs offering satisfactory services. However, the hypotheses was tested at significant level of 0.05. The decision of the hypothesis was rejected at P< 0.05 and retained at alpha level of 0.05 (P> 0.05). For hypothesis one, the observed P-value in the test was 0.134, which was higher than the fixed level of significance 0.05 (P> 0.05). From this observation, the null hypothesis that there is no significant difference in fund utilization by Agricultural Research Institute Libraries in Nigeria is therefore retained. Hypotheses one was retained. The recommendations of the study included all funds allocated to the agricultural research institutes libraries in Nigeria should be properly utilized for their respective purposes. Also the librarian of each agricultural research institute libraries in Nigeria should be a Principal Officer of the respective institute to enable the librarian to have a meaningful understanding of funds allocations.
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Lollesgaard, Anja. "Art librarianship in Denmark." Art Libraries Journal 22, no. 2 (1997): 4–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s030747220001035x.
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Art libraries in Denmark mostly fall into one of two categories: art departments’ in public libraries, and research libraries attached to colleges, universities, and museums. Librarians in research libraries are in many cases scholars in their own right, while library staff at the Kunstakademiets Bibliotek are responsible for the Bibliografi over dansk kunst (sadly not published since 1981) and for Danish contributions to the BHA. The Royal Library and some art libraries hold collections of visual resources and of archival materials; in addition, there is an autonomous national archive of Danish artists, Weilbachs arkiv. An art librarians’ section of Bibliotekarforbundet (the Union of Danish Librarians), Kunstfaggruppen, was initiated by art librarians in public libraries, but is open to other art librarians too; Danish art librarians also work together within ARLIS/Norden. Professional training in Denmark is largely confined to general librarianship; art librarians in public libraries tend to be trained librarians with a personal enthusiasm for art, whereas librarians in research libraries are in some cases graduates but are not necessarily trained librarians. While the public library system took advantage of standardization, automation, and networking, the research libraries could not so readily embrace change, but two recent initiatives are beginning to bring libraries of all kinds together — DanBib, the Danish online union catalogue, formed in 1995 by merging the two separate databases for public and research libraries which both originated in the 1980s, and Kulturnet Danmark, a government-sponsored scheme involving the Internet.
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Oni, Osaheni, and Esharenana E. Adomi. "Cognitive flexibility and research output among librarians in polytechnic libraries in South-South, Nigeria." Tropical Journal Of Education 5, no. 1/2 (2023): 9–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/tje.v5i1.10.
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This study investigated the cognitive flexibility and research output of librarians in polytechnic libraries in South-South, Nigeria. This study adopted an ex-post facto research design and used a questionnaire to collect data from librarians in polytechnic libraries in South-South, Nigeria. This study revealed a negative relationship between cognitive flexibility and the research output of librarians in polytechnic libraries in South-South Nigeria. This means that the relationship is limited. The study also pointed out that cognitive flexibility will significantly predict librarians’ career research output in polytechnic libraries in southern Nigeria. This study generated important findings that are capable of ensuring that librarians’ cognitive flexibility is reflected in their research output through effective self-development training programmes on task switching and adaptability to improve research output.
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Mu, Peng. "Qualifications and Skills Required for Cataloging Positions in Academic Libraries." International Journal of Librarianship 8, no. 3 (September 16, 2023): 60–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2023.vol8.3.319.
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This research analyses cataloging librarian job advertisements in the United States academic libraries. The purpose is to find what skills and knowledge are required for cataloging positions in academic libraries. The results may help Library Information Science (LIS) educators develop new curricula and prepare students to meet the needs of prospective employers. The research will also help LIS students find jobs in the technical service area, and incumbent cataloging librarians promote their expertise.
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Rudzioniene, Jurgita, Ina Puzakinaite, and Eglė Audzeviciüte. "Library Highway: Library Professionals as Agents of Changes." Bilgi Dünyası 14, no. 2 (October 31, 2013): 400–408. http://dx.doi.org/10.15612/bd.2013.129.
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The main aim of the article is to find out how the professional public librarians have changed during last decades of huge changes in public libraries. Specialists which have long professional work experience as public librarians were selected for this research. Due to this, the empirical research was performed. The research points out professional and personal changes of librarians due to modernization processes at the library as social institution acting in information and communication field. Quantitative research was used to fulfill the task of the research. Questionnaire was created for the research and was used to survey the librarians of selected libraries. Research reports the results of the study based on the data derived from actual observation of several Lithuanian public libraries and their librarians, who have their work experience at the library more than 10 years. Five public libraries which have won competition of the best public libraries in Lithuania according to their results were chosen (competition was arranged in the frame of the project ”Bibliotekos pažangai” (Libraries for Innovation) initiated by Bill & and Melinda Gates Foundation. The research consists of several steps. Selection of libraries was made at the first step. The second step of the research was to choose librarians from selected libraries with indicated work experience. The third step was to make a quantitative study. For this purpose a special questionnaire was created. The research results indicate professional and personal changes of public librarians due to intensive Information technologies development at the libraries and show professional librarians as agents of changes.
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Latiar, Hadira, Muhammad Nur Fakhri Siddik, Siti Nadiva Salsabila, Rahma Fadila, Ammarsah Ammarsah, and Muhammad Andika Sahputra. "Analisis SWOT Peran Strategis Perpustakaan Sekolah Al-Ittihad Pekanbaru dalam Meningkatkan Pelayanan." TADWIN: Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi 5, no. 1 (July 6, 2024): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.19109/tadwin.v5i1.21760.
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The library has a strategic role in supporting learning and research at Al-Ittihad School. SWOT analysis is carried out to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. In terms of deficiencies, libraries face the problem of dust on bookshelves, lack of preservation, limited warehouse space, shortage of librarians. However, libraries have advantages such as attractive interior designs, comfortable rooms, and facilities such as sofa chairs, study tables, computers, and well-maintained book collections. The presence of CCTV, lockers, good bookkeeping and textbooks are an added value. The SWOT analysis identified development opportunities, including interior design appeal, expansion of computer use, and potential for community events. The challenges required thoughtful solutions, including regular cleaning, preservation programs, optimization of warehouse space, additional librarian training, investment in refrigeration systems, and installation of security systems. The research method used was qualitative by conducting observations and SWOT analysis at the Al-Ittihad School Library. The library's strengths involve the use of the SLiMS application, availability of WiFi, and appropriately skilled staff. Limited budget for updating collections is one of the weaknesses, even though the level of student and teacher visits has increased. The development plan involves utilizing the latest technology, partnerships with publishers, and support for online learning. Threats come from digital platforms which can threaten the attractiveness of libraries, so libraries need to maintain their existence by creating a comfortable environment. This research aims to provide a comprehensive picture of library conditions and support better strategic planning. By understanding SWOT, libraries can identify priorities, overcome weaknesses, and optimize potential to provide better services to the community
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Town, J. Stephen. "Measures of relationship capital for the value scorecard." Library Management 36, no. 3 (March 9, 2015): 235–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-11-2014-0134.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the development of ideas relating to the value of library relationships. The paper is conceptual and provides a framework for the measurement of relationship capital (RC) for academic and research libraries. Design/methodology/approach – The research approach has been to employ a mixed method research strategy combining desk research on the concepts of the definition of RC and its foundation theories with an exploration of relational capital assessment methods from other industries. A historical review is presented with cases of the traditional main method of delivering effective relationships in libraries (embedded librarians, academic liaison and subject librarians). Findings – The synthesis suggests a measurement approach to populate the RC dimension of the value scorecard, thereby providing an estimation of the full value of the library’s relational capital. Originality/value – The paper fills a gap in the consideration of the importance of relationships to academic and research libraries, and provides a unique and original framework for assessment and measurement.
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Vine, Rita. "Realigning liaison with university priorities: Observations from ARL Liaison Institutes 2015–18." College & Research Libraries News 79, no. 8 (September 5, 2018): 420. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crln.79.8.420.
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Since 2015, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has designed and delivered eight2 one-to-two day liaison institutes to participants from a dozen ARL libraries across North America. Modelled on the 2015 institute held at Cornell University,3 institutes are designed for liaison librarians, functional specialists, and managers who engage regularly with faculty, students, and academic administrators. Participants work in small groups to understand the changing landscape of librarian-faculty engagement by examining possible future scenarios for research libraries by placing themselves “in the shoes” of specific user groups to understand their needs and challenges. Through those insights, they consider new and needed ways to advance teaching and research excellence at their local institutions.
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Sokolov, V. Yu. "PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OF A LIBRARIAN OF MONASTIC BOOK COLLECTIONS IN MEDIEVAL EUROPE: CHARACTERISTICS, FUNCTIONS, FEATURES." Library Mercury, no. 2(28) (December 18, 2022): 7–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.18524/2707-3335.2022.2(28).267810.
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In the proposed article by Viktor Sokolov «Professional activities of a librarian in medieval Europe’s monastic libraries: characteristics, functions, peculiarities» the information concerning the activities of a librarian in Western European monastic libraries in the middle ages is analyzed and summarized. The relevance of this study is due to the need to study the specifics and development of the functional duties of monastic librarians, which have not been studied before, against the background of the formation and evolution of monastic libraries in the Early middle ages. The purpose of this article is to identify and characterize the features of the activities of librarians of monastic libraries in medieval Europe (mainly Western). The methodology of this scientific work consists in the application of both general scientific research methods (description, comparison, analogy, deduction, induction, analysis, etc.) and historical (historical-comparative, historical-typological, chronological, etc.) methods. Methods of terminological analysis, analysis of dictionary definitions, etymological and word-formation analysis, bibliographic and other research methods were also used. The article explores the main areas and areas of activity of a librarian in Western European monastic libraries, as well as some features of the development of book and library business in monasteries through the prism of the functional duties of a librarian. The content and significance of his professional activities in the dissemination of reading, education, development of book and library business are analyzed. The study made it possible to reveal the peculiarities of the interpretation of the terms that determine the activities of the librarian of Western European monastic libraries in the middle ages, in particular, the term «armarius» in modern book science and library research. The main factors and features of the formation of the meaning of the term «armarius» in the process of becoming a professional activity of monastic librarians are revealed. The scientific novelty of the work lies in expanding the understanding of the professional activities of the librarian of Western European monastic libraries in the period, mainly, the early middle ages and revealing the significance of his activities in the development of not only book and library science, but also the spiritual culture of the middle ages as a whole. The study shows that monastic librarians played an important role in organizing systematic reading among monks – both individual (including for educational purposes, in the form of obedience) and collective – using the method of reading aloud to familiarize themselves with the content of certain (predominantly theological) books. The position is confirmed that for the monastic librarian, a wide education, erudition and knowledge of books was considered an indispensable feature of his professionalism. Performing professional tasks at the proper level required from the monastery librarian certain analytical abilities in working with text, knowledge of several foreign languages (including ancient ones), detailed content of religious books, the ability to describe books and compile catalogs, as well as perform various functions that require conscientiousness, accuracy, ingenuity, etc. The article shows that the monastic librarian had to organize the work of the library at the appropriate level and monitor the proper use of books by the monks, as well as monitor their reading needs. The librarian not only supervised the work of the monastery library, ensured the preservation of books and control over their proper use, but also actively engaged in book business through the management of the scriptorium, controlling all stages of book creation. Conclusions. The activity of the monastic clergy, including monastic librarians, spreading the Christian doctrine, thereby contributed to the spread of literacy and reading among a certain part of not only the monks, but also the population as a whole. Gradually, writing became an integral part of monastic life, where books and libraries occupied an important place. The decisive place in these processes was occupied by the librarians of the monastery libraries as the keepers of book collections and bearers of the spiritual and educational mission, book culture among the clergy and laity.
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Glusker, Ann. "Thematic Analysis of Videos Suggests That YA Space Design Should Be User-Driven, User-Centered, and Flexible Enough to Enable Multiple Uses." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 10, no. 4 (December 13, 2015): 230. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8602c.
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Agosto, D. E., Bell, J. P., Bernier, A. & Kuhlmann, M. (2015). “This is our library, and it’s a pretty cool place”: A user-centered study of public library YA spaces. Public Library Quarterly, 34(1), 23-43. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01616846.2015.1000777
Objective – To add empirical evidence to the study of young adult (YA) spaces and creation of related guidelines by investigating librarians’ and teens’ perceptions of YA spaces and their use in public libraries.
Design – Qualitative thematic analysis of video data content.
Setting – 25 public libraries in the United States of America.
Subjects – A librarian, and a teen of their choosing, at each of the 25 selected libraries.
Methods – The researchers chose 25 public libraries randomly from a list of 257 libraries profiled from 2005-2010 in Library Journal’s annual index of new and renovated libraries. Each of the 25 libraries was sent a video camera, and the selected librarian and teen each recorded a narrated tour of their library’s YA space. The cameras were returned to the researchers, who had the audio of the recordings transcribed, referring back to the video for any narration that needed clarification. Thematic analysis was performed on the transcriptions to identify major- and sub-categories of space and space-use characteristics. Empirical results were reported as a numerical figure representing the number of videos (n=42 total usable videos) in which a particular theme was mentioned at least once.
Main Results – Five main categories of YA space characteristics recommended by teens and librarians emerged from the thematic analysis. YA spaces need to facilitate: physical comfort; both leisure activity and information needs; both academic activity and information needs; a sense of ownership by teens; and improved marketing of the spaces as well as clear displays of library policies regarding the spaces. Sub-categories were also listed in each instance, as were counts and percentages of numbers of videos in which a theme was mentioned at least once.
Conclusion – YA spaces in public libraries need to be user-centered, and the arrangements need to be flexible enough to be used for multiple purposes. Teens need to be involved in and drivers of their design and ongoing use. In addition, teens’ needs for social interaction, and leisure as well as academic support, must be explicitly incorporated into any planning. Librarians and libraries must adjust their focus on resources to better mirror teens’ focus on the activities that happen in YA spaces, both online and in person. In order to serve YA patrons, libraries must also actively promote YA spaces. This initial exploratory empirical investigation can inform future much-needed research on improving YA space planning. Research is also needed to examine the evolution of libraries’ YA investments as teen patrons’ needs change over time.
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Castro Gessner, A. Gabriela, and Erin Eldermire. "Laying the groundwork for information literacy at a research university." Performance Measurement and Metrics 16, no. 1 (April 13, 2015): 4–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pmm-12-2014-0044.
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Purpose – Information literacy (IL) is increasingly becoming an explicit learning outcome for college graduates, and some libraries are playing a role in planning and teaching IL instruction to students. Amidst the overall trend of shrinking budgets that libraries are experiencing, what strategies can be employed by libraries that support large universities to plan IL instruction? The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Inspired by curriculum mapping, staff in the library assessment department created teaching maps which match the curriculum from seven colleges with the library’s teaching efforts. To create them, they combined information about: first, courses that librarians have instructed over the last three years with; second, required courses for majors within the colleges; and third, typical enrollment for each course. Findings – Easily accessible information was combined to create the teaching maps, which enable the library to realign efforts to maximize IL instruction and best utilize library staff resources. Practical implications – Teaching maps serve as a portal to quickly understand majors, courses and course enrollment, and provide baseline information on past library instruction activity to inform future IL instruction strategy. Library directors and teaching staff are utilizing them to realign instruction efforts. Originality/value – Assessment strategies, such as curriculum mapping, serve not only the institution’s teaching mission, but also help strategize for effective and efficient stewardship of staff resources. These methods will be useful for library directors, assessment and instruction librarians at large research universities.
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Adiatama, Pindyana. "Librarian Creativity to Improve Library Services and Librarian Performance." Record and Library Journal 7, no. 2 (November 18, 2021): 333–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/rlj.v7i2.195.
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Background of the study: The college library is the heart of higher education. In the era of information technology today the needs and desires of the settlers vary and change. Librarians are required to be creative and have competence when managing libraries and serving the users. Librarians must develop better performance by paying attention to the quality of service to users.
Purpose: The research aims to determine creativity to improve the service and performance of the librarian.
Method: This research uses qualitative method.
Findings: The results of this research are the efforts of the librarian in increasing the creativity of the librarian's performance, which can be seen from the skills and abilities gained by the librarians through a formal education of the libraries D3, S1 and S2. In addition to increasing the knowledge and insight of librarians write scientific works. Librarians also participate in and hold training, workshops, socialization and book reviews.
Conclusion: The organizational environment encourages creativity such as awards given to librarians that can be seen in the performance and aspects of librarian behavior used to calculate incentives. In addition, the support of the leadership and the good team work also affects the creativity of the librarians.
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Molenda, Radosław. "The Specific Features of Public Relations Maintained by Libraries, Acting as Cultural Institutions." Cultural Management: Science and Education 4, no. 1 (June 25, 2020): 145–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.30819/cmse.4-1.09.
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Showing the specificity of the work of the contemporary library, and the variety of its tasks, which go far beyond the lending of books. The specificity of the library’s public relations concerning different aspects of its activity. The internal and external functions of the library’s public relations and their specificity. The significant question of motivating the social environment to use the offer of libraries, and simulta-neously the need to change the negative perception of the library, which discourages part of its poten-tial users from taking advantage of its services. The negative stereotypes of librarians’ work perpetuated in the public consciousness and their harmful character. The need to change the public relations of libra-ries and librarians with a view to improving the realization of the tasks they face. Showing the public relations tools which may serve to change the image of librarians and libraries with particular emphasis on social media. This article is a review article, highlighting selected research on the librarian’s stereo-type and suggesting actions that change the image of librarians and libraries.
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Fani, Zulfati Amelia, and Evi Nursanti Rukmana. "Penelitian penerapan SLiMS dalam pengolahan perpustakaan pada database Google Scholar: sebuah narrative literature review." Informatio: Journal of Library and Information Science 2, no. 1 (June 6, 2022): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/inf.v2i1.37428.
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Electronic catalogs have brought about a change in cataloging patterns in libraries. The existence of a catalog based on SLiMS is a choice of electronic catalogs that are easy to uses in libraries. This study aims to determine the research on the application of SLiMS in library processing on the Google Scholar database which analyzes the themes/topics, research methods, and research results used. The research method uses an qualitative approach through a narrative literature review on eight references indexed by the Google Scholar database with a range of publications from 2017 to 2022. The results shows that research on the application of SLiMS in a library processing on the Google Scholar database is a research that is mostly carried out in various libraries. According to the research theme/topic, the SLiMS studied were from the field of university libraries and public/city libraries. As for the research analysis method, SLiMS has been widely studied using qualitative and quantitative methods. The eight references analyzed have research results showing that SLiMS provides convenience and benefits in the continuity of collection processing activities in the library. The SLiMS electronic catalog has helped librarians in collection processing and librarian development.
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Sayre, F., and A. Riegelman. "Replicable services for reproducible research: a model for academic libraries." Bibliosphere, no. 4 (January 11, 2020): 33–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/1815-3186-2019-4-33-45.
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Over the past decade, evidence from disciplines ranging from biology to economics has suggested that many scientific studies may not be reproducible. This has led to declarations in both the scientific and lay press that science is experiencing a “reproducibility crisis” and that this crisis has consequences for the extent to which students, faculty, and the public at large can trust research. Faculty build on these results with their own research, and students and the public use these results for everything from patient care to public policy. To build a model for how academic libraries can support reproducible research, the authors conducted a review of major guidelines from funders, publishers, and professional societies. Specific recommendations were extracted from guidelines and compared with existing academic library services and librarian expertise. The authors believe this review shows that many of the recommendations for improving reproducibility are core areas of academic librarianship, including data management, scholarly communication, and methodological support for systematic reviews and data-intensive research. By increasing our knowledge of disciplinary, journal, funder, and society perspectives on reproducibility, and reframing existing librarian expertise and services, academic librarians will be well positioned to be leaders in supporting reproducible research. Citation: Sayre F., Riegelman A. Replicable services for reproducible research: a model for academic libraries.
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Allen, Nancy S. "The Art and Architecture Program of the Research Libraries Group." Art Libraries Journal 13, no. 4 (1988): 5–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0307472200005903.
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By the late 1970’s many of the full members of the Research Libraries Group (RLG) were academic institutions with major art libraries. The possibilities of special membership afforded museum libraries the opportunity to contribute to the database as well. In 1979 the Art and Architecture Program Committee of RLG was formed and charged with advising the president of RLG on special requirements of art and architecture and the information needs of scholars and professionals in the field. Through its accomplishments in supporting cooperation among art librarians and launching art documentation projects the AAPC serves as an interesting model for art librarians networking on a national and international basis.
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Horava, Tony. "Access policies and licensing issues in research libraries." Collection Building 24, no. 1 (March 1, 2005): 9–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01604950510576074.
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PurposeThis paper discusses the importance of incorporating licensing issues in access policies for electronic resources in research libraries. The implications for patron understanding of basic legal issues and the role of the library in managing and acquiring these resources are investigated and discussed.Design/methodology/approachA survey of various research libraries was undertaken to examine what is provided to patrons in terms of conditions of use for electronic resources. Literature relating to the management and provision of electronic resources was examined.FindingsIt was found that few libraries provide key licensing information to their patrons. This has important consequences in terms of the patron's lack of awareness of restrictions on use, as well as the costs, complexity, and consortial involvement in acquiring these resources.Research limitations/implicationsA comprehensive international review of the trends and practices of research libraries regarding access policies and licensing issues would build upon this paper's findings.Practical implicationsLibrary patrons are not receiving adequate information about the resources they are using. If more research libraries would consider what licensing information is made available to patrons, there could be changes in patron understanding and perception of the library. This will impact the profile of the library in academia, and the changing role of librarians in collection development in the digital environment.Originality/valueThe paper will be of value to research libraries involved in the acquisition, management and delivery of electronic resources to its patrons, and to librarians involved in collection development and management.
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Wiggil, Marlene. "Librarian-academic collaboration: the role of strategic communication and relationship management." Communicare: Journal for Communication Studies in Africa 30, no. 2 (October 17, 2022): 51–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.36615/jcsa.v30i2.1663.
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Information literacy and critical thinking skills are essential in the information age towardsachieving academic success and being adequately skilled for lifelong learning. Academiclibraries have an indispensable role to play in this regard. Collaboration between librarians andacademics is important to ensure both effective information-literacy training and service provisionto students and to the academic community. However, a lack of understanding, knowledge, andcommunication regarding academic libraries’ teaching and research role is proving to be anobstacle in obtaining librarian-academic collaboration. Academic libraries do mostly not applystrategic communication management to build and maintain relationships with its stakeholders,which contributes to the challenges surrounding librarian-academic collaboration. This paperreports on how four academic libraries practise communication and relationship managementto enhance librarian-academic collaboration. The study aims to make recommendations for theapplication of more effective, strategy-driven communication and relationship management toenhance librarian-academic collaboration.
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Si, Li, Wenming Xing, Xiaozhe Zhuang, Xiaoqin Hua, and Limei Zhou. "Investigation and analysis of research data services in university libraries." Electronic Library 33, no. 3 (June 1, 2015): 417–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-07-2013-0130.
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Purpose – This paper aims to find the current situation of research data services by academic libraries and summarize some strategies for university libraries to reference. Recent years have seen an increasing number of university libraries extended their traditional roles and provided research data services. Design/methodology/approach – This paper selected 87 libraries of the top 100 universities listed in the World’s Best Universities released by the USA News in October 2012 as samples and conducted a Web site investigation to check if there were any research data services provided. In addition, it made an interview with the Wuhan University Library’s Research Data Service Workgroup to understand the procedure, difficulties and experiences of their research data service. Based on the survey and interview, it analyzed the current status and difficulties of research data services in university libraries and proposed some strategies for others to reference. Findings – Of the 87 university libraries investigated, 50 libraries have offered research data services. Most of the services can be divided into six aspects: research data introduction, data management guideline, data curation and storage service, data management training, data management reference and resource recommendation. Among these services, research data introduction is the most frequently provided (47.13 per cent), followed by data curation and storage services (43.68 per cent), data management guideline (42.53 per cent), data management reference (41.38 per cent), resource recommendation (41.38 per cent) and data management training (24.14 per cent). The difficulties met by research data service of Chinese academic libraries are also concluded. Originality/value – Through Web site investigation and interview with the Wuhan University Library’s Research Data Service, this paper presented an overall picture of research data services in university libraries and identified the difficulties and experiences of research data services of the Wuhan University Library. Based on some successful examples, it put forward some strategies for university libraries to reference. This study is very useful for academic libraries to promote their research data services.
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De Sarkar, Tanmay. "Integrating research tools with library websites." Library Hi Tech News 38, no. 8 (October 24, 2021): 16–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lhtn-09-2021-0059.
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Purpose The present investigation aims to measure the extent of the adoption of research tools among libraries of higher education (HE) institutes across the world based on the types of research tools and their diverse purposes of use. This study also intends to identify the current practices followed by the HE libraries to implement research tools. Design/methodology/approach First, a stratified sampling method was used to select 130 HE libraries from four continents – Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America. Second, a two-step Web content analysis was followed to collect data from the selected libraries along the parameters chosen for the survey. Findings This study gives an overview of the recent advances in the use of research tools by the libraries with numerous examples. Highlighting the differential rate of adoption of research tools across the regions, this study illustrates the degree of acceptance of research tools among the libraries. Research limitations/implications This study limits itself to a handful of libraries with English websites in four regions only to avoid the language limitation of the researcher. Inaccessible websites of libraries of HE institutes were also excluded from the survey. Originality/value Future researchers may use the evaluation instruments as basic tools to develop advanced research instruments to carry out Web content analysis in diverse spheres. This study guides librarians to develop an improved understanding of the requirements of an immersive online environment with enhanced accessibility to a multiplicity of research tools and facilities to provide improved research support throughout the entire research life cycle.
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Saines, Sherri, Sara Harrington, Chad Boeninger, Paul Campbell, John Canter, and Bryan McGeary. "Reimagining the research assignment: Faculty-librarian collaborations that increase student learning." College & Research Libraries News 80, no. 1 (January 3, 2019): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crln.80.1.14.
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One important focus of the libraries’ work in recent years has been transforming the work of subject librarians to foster the development of “strong, collaborative, opportunistic relationships that place Ohio University (OU) Libraries in the flow of teaching, learning, and research.” Librarians seek to be experts embedded in the disciplines, collaborating and partnering with faculty as part of the academic enterprise.
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Kaari, Jennifer. "Librarians Are Interested in Finding Research Collaborators." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 16, no. 4 (December 15, 2021): 141–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/eblip30031.
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A Review of: Tran, N. Y., & Chan, E. K. (2020). Seeking and finding research collaborators: An exploratory study of librarian motivations, strategies, and success rates. College & Research Libraries, 81(7), 1095. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl.81.7.1095 Abstract Objective – To explore research collaboration among librarians, including librarians’ motivations for collaboration, methods for finding collaborators, and how they perceive the success of these methods. Design – Online survey questionnaire. Setting – N/A Subjects – A total of 412 librarians took the survey, and 277 respondents completed the entire survey. Methods – The researchers developed a survey using Qualtrics, including questions focused on whether respondents had sought research collaboration, factors that motivated them to collaborate, methods they used for finding collaborators, and success rates of these methods. Demographic questions were also included. Main Results – The survey results indicated that librarians are very interested in research collaboration, with 91.8% of respondents answering that they had sought collaborators, were currently collaborating, or were interested in seeking collaborators in the future. The top motivating factor for seeking collaboration was to gain expertise that the respondent lacked. The most common strategy for finding collaborators was through a respondent’s current or past place of employment, and this method was rated as extremely successful by more than 50% of respondents. Demographically, 70.1% of respondents worked in academic libraries. Conclusion – The results of this study indicate that research collaboration is of interest to librarians at a higher rate than previously observed. These results can help inform initiatives to support and promote collaboration in library and information science research, as well as provide a groundwork for further research in this area.