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Arebamen Eiriemiokhale, Kennedy, and Basirat Amzat. "Awareness, Attitude, and Use of High-End Technologies by University Librarians in Kwara State, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 13, no. 2 (2023): 52–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2023.13.2.3534.

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The continued survival and use of university libraries in the present period depend on expanding and modernizing library and information services. The study examined awareness, attitude and use of high-end technologies by libraries in Nigerian Universities. The objectives of the study were to identify the types of high-end technologies available in Nigerian university libraries; determine if staff of Nigerian university libraries are aware of high-end technologies; investigate librarians’ attitude towards high-end technology and ascertain if Nigerian university libraries use high-end technolog

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Sing, Jay, Navjit Brar, and Carmen Fong. "The State of RFID Applications in Libraries." Information Technology and Libraries 25, no. 1 (2006): 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.6017/ital.v25i1.3326.

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<span>The adoption of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology by libraries promises a solution that could make it possible to inventory hundreds of thousands of items in their collections in days instead of months. In addition, it would allow patrons to check out and return library property automatically at any time of the day. Besides speeding up checkouts, keeping collections in better order, and alleviating repetitive strain injuries among librarians, RFID promises to provide a better control on theft, nonreturns, and misfiling of a library’s assets. With an estimated 35 mill

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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 (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 C

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Smith, Elizabeth. "Retrospection: The First Hundred Years of North Carolina’s Libraries - 1905." North Carolina Libraries 63, no. 1 (2008): 5–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3776/ncl.v63i1.52.

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This first in a series of articles will highlight events and statistics about North Carolina’s libraries in 1905, which were collected fromvarious publications in Joyner Library’s Verona Joyner Langford North Carolina Collection. The Biennial Report of the Superintendent ofPublic Instruction of North Carolina and the Biennial Report of the State Librarian provided information about school and public libraries. Information about college and private libraries was taken from the First Biennial Report of the North Carolina Library Commission and from books about the institutions of higher educatio

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Iwuchukwu, Charity O., and Anthonia U. Echedom. "Staff training and development programmes in academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria." Library and Information Perspectives and Research 2, no. 1 (2020): 44–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/lipr.v2i1.4.

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This study examined the staff training and development programmes in academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. Five research questions guided the study. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for the study. All academic librarians in five institutions of higher learning in the state, comprising 81 academic librarians were investigated. Structured Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. Data generated were analyzed using percentage, frequency and arithmetic mean rating. Findings of this study showed that there are available training and development programmes in academic l

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Goswami, Pankajpuri Kantipuri. "Computerisation in Govt.public Libraries of Gujarat State." Indian Journal of Applied Research 2, no. 2 (2011): 88–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/2249555x/nov2012/32.

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Gbadamosi, Belau Olatunde. "A Survey of Primary School Libraries to Determine the Availability and Adequacy of Services for Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Oyo State, Nigeria." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 6, no. 2 (2011): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8590d.

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Objective -- As a first step in gathering evidence, this study surveyed school libraries and examined the services those libraries provide in relation to the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program at a primary level. The purpose of this paper is to explore these UBE factors in relation to school libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria.   Methods -- A questionnaire was sent to the 33 schools which have a library and information centre staffed by a teacher-librarian, in order to examine library services and the views of those providing them. The questionnaire covers library space, categorie

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Michael, Juliana P., and Olalekan Moses Olayemi. "Influence of Librarians' Attitudes on Users' Patronage in Private University Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria." International Journal of Librarianship 8, no. 3 (2023): 69–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2023.vol8.3.292.

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The study investigated the influence of librarians' attitudes on users' patronage in private university libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria. Survey design was used for the study. The study population comprised 5,616 undergraduates in five selected private university libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria. The sample size of 365 was determined using Research Advisor’s Table. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the participants and questionnaire was used to collect data. The collected data was analyzed using frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation, and simple linear regression an

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Moyosore, Sulaimon Abiola, Okunnu Hamid Olumide, Monu John Oluwaseyi, and Ekeh Esther Motunrayo. "Motivational Factors and Job Performance of Academic Librarians in University Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria." International Journal of Library and Information Science studies 8, no. 2 (2022): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/ijliss.15/vol8n2116.

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Librarians’ performance is getting tasking and duties assigned must be completed at the expected time, through an effective and efficient manner. Librarians’ performance seems to be low in the libraries located in Ogun State, Nigeria where they work. Motivational factors stimulate individuals to put in their best to see to the completion of an assigned duty/task. Literature has not being fully established on how motivational factors influence job performance of librarians in Ogun State, Nigeria. It is on this premise that this study aimed to find out the influence of motivational factors on jo

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Gronskii, Vladimir G., and Vladimir R. Firsov. "Libraries in the State Cultural Policy of the Russian Federation." Bibliotekovedenie [Russian Journal of Library Science] 72, no. 3 (2023): 199–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2023-72-3-199-212.

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The article analyzes changes in state cultural policy over the last three decades and the role of libraries in its implementation. The basic constitutional norms that enshrine the powers of state authorities at different levels in the sphere of culture have been identified. Libraries are seen as both an object of cultural policy and a subject that plays a significant role in its implementation. Two main stages of the state cultural policy are distinguished: 1) from 1992 (adoption of the “Fundamentals of Legislation of the Russian Federation on Culture”) to 2014; 2) from 2014 (Presidential Decr

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Guseva, Evgenia N. "Innovations and the Current State of Libraries." Bibliotekovedenie [Library and Information Science (Russia)], no. 3 (May 24, 2010): 28–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2010-0-3-28-31.

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The article is concerned with some peculiarities of development and innovative activity of modern Russian libraries. The estimation of innovations specificity in the librarian sphere and prospects which are opened by the innovative approach to management of library activities is given.

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Ijeh, Cyril Iloba, John Metonwanu Dosa, and Toluwalope Patience Akinwole. "Staff training and development of librarians in academic libraries in Ondo State, Nigeria." Journal of Library Services and Technologies 6, no. 1 (2024): 96–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/jlst.v6i1.97.

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This study explored staff training and development among librarians in academic libraries in Ondo State. The population of this study consisted of sixty one (61) librarians. The entire population was used as sample for the study because it was manageable.. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire. The professional staff are used for the study. Frequency and percentages were used to analyze the data collected. Findings revealed that all the librarians have participated in formal education as well as continuing education programmes followed by ICT training in the library s

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Kathryn Nichols Hess, Amanda. "Web tutorials workflows." New Library World 115, no. 3/4 (2014): 87–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/nlw-11-2013-0087.

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Purpose – This article examines a structured redesign of one academic library's offering of its online learning objects. This process considered both improving the online learning objects and developing a feasible workflow process for librarians. The findings for both processes are discussed. Design/methodology/approach – The scholarship on online library learning objects and web tutorials, beginning with Dewald's seminal study, was examined for trends, patterns, and best practices. From this research, informal interviews were conducted with library faculty members. Once this information had b

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Seamans, Nancy H., and Paul Metz. "Virginia Tech’s Innovative College Librarian Program." College & Research Libraries 63, no. 4 (2002): 324–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crl.63.4.324.

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In 1994, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Libraries founded a College Librarian Program. Begun with four librarians serving four colleges, it has since grown to include eleven librarians providing comprehensive library services to the six of Virginia Tech’s eight colleges not served by branch libraries. Other authors have described the early history of the program or outlined some of its specific elements.1 By reviewing how the program came to be, by analyzing the choice points it presents, especially from an administrative perspective, and by discussing its

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Emetarom, Aduba Doris, and Oguguo Clara Oluchi. "Challenges of Post-Covid-19 Pandemic in Providing Information Services in Public Libraries in Anambra State." Journal of Management and Social Science Research 4, no. 2 (2023): 17–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/jmssr.v4i2.18.

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This study investigated the challenges of the post-COVID-19 pandemic on public libraries providing information services in Anambra State. The study was guided by two research questions. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study are the librarians in public libraries in Anambra State. According to the Anambra State Library Board, there are 91 librarians in the public libraries. No sampling technique was used for the study since the entire population was small and manageable. Thus, the sample size of the study is 91 librarians. A self-structured questionnaire

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Nurfitria, Dheani. "PERSEPSI MAHASISWA PERPUSTAKAAN DAN SAINS INFORMASI UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA ANGKATAN 2019 TERHADAP IMPLEMENTASI KODE ETIK PUSTAKAWAN." Fihris: Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi 16, no. 1 (2021): 96. http://dx.doi.org/10.14421/fhrs.2021.161.96-107.

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Starting in 1988, the Indonesian government has authorized the librarian profession to become a functional position. Functional positions are regulated gradually, and finally with the decision of KEMENPAN RB 132/KEP/M.PAN/12/2002 concerning Functional Librarians. As a profession that the state has recognized, librarians must be responsible for all actions both of fellow librarian professions, organizations, and to themselves. Each member of the Indonesian Librarian Association is responsible for implementing the code of ethics in the highest standards for the needs of users, professions, libra

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Biskup, Peter. "State Libraries in Australia." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 6, no. 2 (1994): 115–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909400600204.

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Australia is a federation of six states, two self-governing territories and a number of external territories. The state libraries were modelled on the British Museum Library and saw themselves as ‘national’ institutions, with a mandate to collect ‘books of all languages and descriptions’. Until the 1950s they remained the backbone of the Australian library system. By 1962, with the expansion of university education, the holdings of the university libraries for the first time equalled the combined resources of the state libraries and the National Library of Australia (NLA). The other developmen

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Parker, Sara. "Innovation in State Libraries." Journal of Library Administration 10, no. 2-3 (1989): 143–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v10n02_14.

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Dewey, Barbara I., Rachel A. Smith, and Mohamed Berray. "Penn State Diversity Residency Program Celebrates First Graduates." Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice 3, no. 1 (2015): 9–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2015.95.

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Two librarians reflect on their experiences as participants in Penn State's Diversity Residency Program. An introduction is provided by Barbara Dewey, Dean of University Libraries & Scholarly Communications.

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Fasola, Omobolanle Serifat. "Perceptions and acceptance of librarians towards using Facebook and Twitter to promote library services in Oyo State, Nigeria." Electronic Library 33, no. 5 (2015): 870–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/el-04-2014-0066.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on research that examined librarians’ perception and acceptance of use of Facebook and Twitter in promoting library services in Oyo state, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The survey design and interview were used to collect data from librarians in Oyo state. The questionnaire contained questions that are pertinent to the issues being investigated. The 81 responses (81 per cent) received were processed, analysed and results presented. Findings – The paper reveals that majority of the libraries in Oyo state, Nigeria, have Facebook profiles,

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Awoyemi, Robert Akinade, and Deborah Adeola Ipadeola. "Knowledge management in academic libraries in Ondo State, Nigeria." Library and Information Perspectives and Research 6, no. 1 (2024): 114–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/lipr.v6i1.115.

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Knowledge has become a crucial resource in our society, managing knowledge helps information professionals in improving services being rendered to library users. The digital era has revolutionised the landscape of knowledge management in academic libraries, presenting new opportunities and challenges for information professionals. Academic libraries face the complex task of formulating effective strategies and implementing best practices for knowledge management. To actively participate in knowledge management activities, certain competencies and skills are required by library personnel. Thus,

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Zemengue, J. "Reference Services in the Libraries of the Republic of Cameroon: Current State, Problems and Prospects." Bibliosphere, no. 3 (October 23, 2021): 45–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/1815-3186-2021-3-45-50.

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The reference services in Cameroonian libraries are lagging in the exercise of their activities. Thus, this study raises the problem of the organization and functioning of reference services in the libraries of Cameroon. The purpose of the research is to provide an updated view of research issues in reference services in the libraries of the Republic of Cameroon. It outlines the definition of the notion «reference service»; opens his essence, characteristics, and content; reveals the current state of reference services for Cameroonian libraries and the main factors influencing the activities o

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Orlova, N. G., and M. N. Kolesnikova. "Personnel Potential of Libraries in Music and Art Schools: State and Prospects of Development." Bibliosphere, no. 1 (February 4, 2022): 56–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/1815-3186-2022-1-56-67.

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The article reflects the results of a local study of the human resources of libraries in music and art schools of St. Petersburg, conducted in 2020, assesses the current state of their human resources and suggests possible ways of its development. Libraries in children’s music and art schools (CMS/CAS) are an important participant in the system of additional pre-professional education of children, that’s why the quality of the work of specialists is an important factor in ensuring the quality of the educational process. It was found that the information about these libraries on the websites of

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Emasealu, Helen U. "Collection development policy and utilization of information resources in academic libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria." Library and Information Perspectives and Research 3, no. 2 (2021): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/lipr.v3i2.2.

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The paper adopted descriptive survey research method to assess collection development policy and utilization of information resources in academic libraries in rivers state, Nigeria. The population of the study includes 42 professional librarians in three university libraries – University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State University, and Ignatius Ajuru University. Census sampling technique was used to sample all the 42 librarians. Three objectives guided the study. Self-developed questionnaire was utilized for data collection and 100% return rate was obtained. Descriptive statistics of mean (x̄) a

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Owate, Comfort. "Knowledge and Utilization of Digital Applications for Effective Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in South-South Universities, Nigeria." International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems 13, no. 3 (2024): 43–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ijiis.20241303.11.

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This study investigated knowledge and utilization of digital applications for effective service delivery in academic libraries in South-South universities, Nigeria. 3 research questions and 3 hypotheses were raised. The population included 181 selected Librarians in the twelve (12) selected universities in South-South, Nigeria as a case study. A sample size of 119 Librarians representing 66% of the population served as respondents. Convenience sampling technique was used for the study. A 25-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach alpha statistics was used to obtain 0.73 relia

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Wagner, Robin. "What Munn Missed: The Queensland Schools of Arts." Queensland Review 20, no. 2 (2013): 187–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/qre.2013.20.

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American Librarian Ralph Munn's historic tour of Australian libraries in 1934 is well documented. Along with Ernest Pitt, Chief Librarian of the State Library of Victoria, he spent nearly ten weeks travelling from Sydney and back again, visiting libraries in all the state capitals and many regional towns throughout the country. Munn's trip was funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which was then, through its Dominions fund, turning attention to philanthropic opportunities in the Antipodes. The resulting report, Australian Libraries: A Survey of Conditions and Suggestions for their Im

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Abubakar, Fati, G. O. Alegbeleye, and R. O. Owolabi. "Attitude of library personnel towards preservation practices in academic libraries in Niger State, Nigeria." Journal of Library Services and Technologies 6, no. 1 (2024): 26–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/jlst.v6i1.27.

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The study investigated the attitude of library personnel towards preservation practices of academic libraries in Niger State, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The population comprised 387 librarians and paraprofessionals in seventeen academic libraries in Niger State, Nigeria. Total enumeration method was used. A structured and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.77 to 0.84. A return rate of 81.4% was achieved. Descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics

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Njoku, Lazarus C., and Eucharia Ken-Agbiriogu. "Awareness and Use of Cloud Computing: Its Implications in Selected Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 12, no. 1 (2021): 62–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v12i1.5.

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The study investigated awareness and use of cloud computing; its implications by libraries in selected academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. Four research questions were asked and answered. Also, three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 significance level. Survey research design was adopted. The total population of the study was 53 librarians, comprising professional staff of the library in Imo State University, Owerri, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede and Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri. The sample size was the entire population; hence the census enumeration samplin

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Brennan, David. "Collection Assessment and the Library Liaison Program: A Practical Focus." Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice 3, no. 1 (2015): 41–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2015.88.

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In the fall of 2013, the George T. Harrell Health Sciences Library (HHSL) undertook a collection assessment and development project to determine journal and monograph holdings across the Penn State University Libraries in subject areas related to librarian liaison assignments in the health sciences at Penn State Hershey. This project had several aims: a) to assist in collection development activities by showing current journal and monograph holdings in relation to liaison areas in a way related to the strategic plans of the HHSL, the medical center, and University Libraries; b) to inform libra

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McKenna, Julie. "Canadian Library Human Resources Short-Term Supply and Demand Crisis Is Averted, But a Significant Long-Term Crisis Must Be Addressed." Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 2, no. 1 (2007): 121. http://dx.doi.org/10.18438/b8t59b.

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Objective – To examine the human resources environment in Canadian libraries in order to assess readiness to accommodate change and to identify opportunities for human resources planning. The “8Rs” of the study were defined as recruitment, retirement, retention, remuneration, repatriation, rejuvenation, re-accreditation, and restructuring.  Design – This study was undertaken in three phases over nearly three years through the use a variety of methods including literature review, analyses of existing data (Statistics Canada and library school graduate data), telephone interviews (wi

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Neyer, Linda, and Larissa Gordon. "Noteworthy: News Briefs from PA Libraries." Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice 2, no. 2 (2014): 179–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2014.85.

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Accomplishments, experiences, events, and news about Pennsylvania librarians and libraries. In this issue: Chatham University Appointments and Professional Development Clarion University Libraries Appoint Two New Library Faculty Duquesne University Library News Lehigh Libraries Go Live with OLE The Library Company of Philadelphia’s African Americana Graphics Collection Now Online PADIGITAL E-mail List Penn State University Libraries News Seton Hill Library Marks 125th Anniversary with Makeover University of Pittsburgh Library System News

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Zain, Labibah, Ahmad Anwar, Marwiyah, Ida Nor’aini Hadna, Komarudin, and Ilma Nabilla Ashfia Hannum. "The Implementation of Digital Humanities in the State Islamic University Libraries in Indonesia." Khizanah al-Hikmah : Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan, Informasi, dan Kearsipan 12, no. 1 (2024): 39–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.24252/kah.v12i1a4.

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State Islamic University libraries are striving to become research libraries. Since humanities are the core discipline in most State Islamic Universities, a new service concept—digital humanities—has been introduced to support research activities. This study explores the implementation of digital humanities in three State Islamic University libraries: UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, and UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. This research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing data collection techniques such as interviews, observations, and documentation. The f

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Chukwusa, J. "Strategic Enhancement of Public Library Functionality: The Role of Stakeholders." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 12, no. 1 (2022): 39–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2022.12.1.3092.

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This study is on Strategic Enhancement of Public Libraries Functionality in Delta State, Nigeria: The Role of Stakeholders. Descriptive research was used for the study. The population for the study was 229. However, the 28 Librarians manning the outreaches (public libraries) and their Assistants (28) as well as 44 non-professionals were purposively used as the sample size (100). The data collection instrument, the questionnaire had three clusters with statements on a 4-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using frequency counts and Mean scores statistics. The study revealed that challeng

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Anike, Angela Njideka, Ndidi Grace Nwankwo, and Oluchi Bridget Ibeh. "Preparedness of Nigerian University Libraries and Librarians for Service Delivery in Post Covid 19." International Journal of Library and Information Science studies 9, no. 2 (2023): 9–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/ijliss.15/vol9n2920.

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The study adopted a descriptive survey design which sought information on the preparedness of academic libraries in Nigerian universities for post COVID-19 pandemic library service delivery. The study was conducted in Anambra State of Nigeria. The population for the study comprised of all the 10 academic librarians in the libraries in the 3 campuses of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Anambra State. There was no sampling because of their small size. The instrument for data collection was a self-developed questionnaire entitled COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Questionnaire (CPPQ). Data col

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Ćurovac, Ejla. "An analysis of the state of madrassa school libraries in Bosnia and Herzegovina." Zbornik radova 19, no. 19 (December 15, 2021): 375–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.51728/issn.2637-1480.2021.19.375.

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The paper presents the way in which libraries of religious schools – madrassas operate and whether their work is satisfactory and in accordance with the standards. The results, which were obtained by administering a survey, will be presented and analyzed in detail, along with guidelines and instructions on how to change the current situation and to make the work in school libraries of the highest quality possible and as purposeful as possible. The research indicated some of the basic problems that school libraries of madrassas are facing nowadays, and the current situation in these three schoo

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Ilo, Promise Ifeoma, Victor N. Nwachukwu, and Roland Izuagbe. "Emergency response plans: panacea for emergency preparedness and control in university libraries in Nigeria." International Journal of Emergency Services 9, no. 3 (2020): 339–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijes-11-2019-0061.

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PurposeThe study examined library personnel awareness of the availability of emergency response plans, their forms and roles in safety routine preparedness and control in federal and state university libraries in Southwest Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe survey research design alongside a multi-stage sampling procedure comprising purposive, randomisation and total enumeration techniques guided the study. The population consisted of 327 library personnel drawn from 12 federal and state university libraries (i.e., six each). The questionnaire and structured interview methods were used for

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Murphy, Sarah Anne. "A non-programmers guide to enhancing and making sense of EZ Proxy logs." Performance Measurement and Metrics 20, no. 3 (2019): 186–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pmm-08-2019-0034.

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Purpose Libraries throughout the world use OCLC’s EZproxy software to manage access to e-resources. When cleaned, processed, visualized and enhanced, these logs paint a valuable picture of a library’s impact on researcher’s lives. The purpose of this paper is to share techniques and procedures for enhancing and de-identifying EZproxy logs using Tableau, a data analytics and visualization software, and Tableau Prep, a tool used for cleaning, combining and shaping data for analysis. Design/methodology/approach In February 2018, The Ohio State University Libraries established an automated daily p

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Hussong-Christian, Uta, Sue Kunda, and Hannah Gascho Rempel. "By the people, for the people: The Oregon State University Libraries annual In-Service Day." College & Research Libraries News 70, no. 7 (2009): 397–403. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crln.70.7.8217.

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On September 10, 2008, the Oregon State University (OSU) Libraries shut its doors . . . for the annual In-Service Day event. Eighty employees from all three OSU libraries gathered at the Valley Library on the OSU main campus. Karyle Butcher, university librarian, strongly supports this annual event planned by library staff for library staff and states that “the goal is to learn, to have fun and to develop better relationships and understanding of the departments and units with the OSU Libraries. My belief is that in doing so, we all work better and have a shared view of what . . .

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N., Lazarus, Jinadu I., Eddy-Ugorji C., and Imam Abayomi. "Institutional support for professional competence of librarians to improve the codification and preservation of traditional knowledge in the libraries." Tropical Journal of Education 2, no. 1/2 (2021): 22–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/tje.v2i1.5.

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Codification and preservation of traditional knowledge is of great importance, more so by professionals from the library and information science. Acquisition and management of traditional knowledge in academic libraries is one of the evolving areas of research and this is why this paper examined the impact of institutional support for professional competence of librarians to improve the codification and preservation of traditional knowledge in Lagos State, Nigeria. It provides a perspective from which institutional support can be viewed as an important element for codification and preservation

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Sobalaje, Adewale Joel, Adenike Olubunmi Gariba, and Christianah Adejoke Adepoju. "Role of Libraries as Sources for Information by Farmers in Ogbomoso Oyo State Nigeria." International Journal of Library and Information Science studies 9, no. 7 (2023): 11–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/ijliss.15/vol9n71125.

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The study investigated the role of libraries as sources of information for farmers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 150 respondents, of whom 142 (95%) responded and were valid for the analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data using a percentage table. Findings showed that 54.3% of the respondents use library resources as their information sources, while 45.7% do not use library resources. This implied that there was little disparity between those farmers who use libraries and those who do not use libraries as their i

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Makhmudov, G. B. "Libraries of Tajikistan: current state and development prospects." Proceedings of SPSTL SB RAS, no. 3 (September 21, 2021): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.20913/2618-7575-2021-3-77-82.

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In the article, the author reveals the systems of libraries in the Republic: the number of libraries, the total amount of library collections in traditional and electronic media. Training and professional retraining of personnel, perfecting the librarians social image, scientific-research and scientific methodical work effectiveness’ growing are of great importance.The dominant role of the National Library of Tajikistan as a center for scientific research of the dynamics and prospects for the development of library and information technologies, advanced training and retraining of library worke

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Feldmann, Louise Mort. "Information Desk Referrals: Implementing an Office Statistics Database." College & Research Libraries 70, no. 2 (2009): 133–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/0700133.

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In fall 2006, Colorado State University Libraries in Fort Collins, Colorado, underwent an administrative reorganization. Part of this reorganization involved changing Morgan Libraries’ Reference Desk to an Information Desk from which staff and student assistants would provide reference referrals to librarians. To gather statistics and track the success of this new service, the College Liaison Librarians, formerly known as Subject Librarians, implemented an office statistics database to record and track referrals received in their offices from Information Desk staff. This database evolved to al

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Anyim, Wisdom Okereke, and A. J. C. Mole. "Management Control System for Effective Job Performance Among Librarians in Federal And State University Libraries : Evidence From South East Nigeria." International Journal of Creative Business and Management 1, no. 1 (2021): 80. http://dx.doi.org/10.31098/ijcbm.v1i1.4357.

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In this study, we assessed the management control system used for effective job performance among librarians in five federal university libraries and five State university libraries in South East, Nigeria. Our 38-item questionnaire was validated by three experts: one from the Department of Science Education (Education Measurement and Evaluation unit) and two from the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Later we used descriptive statistics and found out that the university libraries adopted performance appraisal system, duties rotation system, con

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Ogbah, Enovwor Laura. "Assessment of Information Provision Services of Libraries in the 21st Century in Some Selected Academic Libraries in Delta State." International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education 10, no. 1 (2014): 97–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijicte.2014010109.

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This study is an assessment of Information Provision Services of Libraries in the 21st century in some selected academic libraries in Delta State. A descriptive survey was adopted in carrying out the research. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection of which 62 were retrieved. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that academic libraries should have Internet connectivity, librarians should be trained in the use of Information and Communication Technology amongst others that were itemized.

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ACRL, ACRL. "And the winners are . . . The official results of the 2017 ACRL elections." College & Research Libraries News 78, no. 6 (2017): 308. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/crln.78.6.308.

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Cheryl A. Middleton, associate university librarian for learning and engagement, Oregon State University Libraries & Press, is the 80th president of ACRL.Lauren Pressley, director of the University of Washington (UW) Tacoma Library and associatedean of UW Libraries, has been elected vice-president/president-elect of ACRL.

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Otuu, Florence Ogbonnie, and Vincent Enyeribe Unegbu. "Marketing Strategies and Use of Library Information Services in Academic Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 13, no. 1 (2022): 10–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v13i1.2.

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Despite the avalanche of works done on library service utilization, there is a research gap on the role of marketing strategies in enhancing the utilization of information services in academic libraries in Lagos State. Therefore, this study examined the influence of marketing strategies on the use of library information services (LIS) in academic libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The study population comprised 473 librarians. Total enumeration was used. A validated structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability coefficients val

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Obim, Ify Evangel, Perpetua Onyinyechi Ukwueze, and Chika Nwadike. "Utilization of blockchain technology for effective circulation control in university libraries in South-East, Nigeria." Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 14, no. 2 (2024): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v14i2.1.

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The study examined the utilization of block chain technology for effective circulation control in university libraries in Southeast, Nigeria. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of 472 librarians in 10 federal and state-owned universities in South-East, Nigeria. Total enumeration technique was used to study the entire population of librarians in the study area. Online structured questionnaire was used to collect the opinions of the librarians due to the constraint of distributing and accessing the respondents physically as a result of th

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Busayo, Isaac Oluwadare, and Bunmi Motunrayo Akinyede. "An x-ray of the challenges of accessing the resources and facilities for administering university libraries in Nigeria." Journal of Library Services and Technologies 5, no. 2 (2023): 36–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.47524/jlst.v5i2.37.

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This study, simply, is an x-ray of the challenges of accessing the resources and facilities for administering university libraries in Nigeria. The total population for the study comprised of fifty (50) university libraries, namely federal, state and private universities, spread across Nigeria. Forty-one (41) responses were received, duly completed and found useable for the study, representing 82%. The entire population of this study was sampled using total enumeration sampling technique. Questionnaire was used to elicit data from the respondents, mainly university librarians, and the deputy un

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Ayanlola CLN, Atanda, Luqman, and Olafimihan, Cecilia Oyebola. "Assessment of Motivation Factors on Librarians’ Job Performance in Federal University Otuoke and Lagos State University Libraries of Nigeria." World Journal of Educational Research 8, no. 5 (2021): p10. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/wjer.v8n5p10.

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This study was conducted to determine the relationship that exists between motivational factors (remuneration, work environment, promotion and training) on librarian’s job performance in federal university otuoke and Lagos state university libraries. To achieve the objective, research question with corresponding hypothesis was formulated to give direction to the study. The correlation research design was used for the study. The population of the study consisted of 18 librarians drawn from federal university otuoke and 18 librarians from Lagos state university libraries. 36 librarians used for

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Ivanova, Elena A. "“Rumyantsev Readings — 2020”. Research in the Area of Library Science and Book Studies on the Pages of the Conference Proceedings." Bibliotekovedenie [Russian Journal of Library Science] 69, no. 4 (2020): 435–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.25281/0869-608x-2020-69-4-435-446.

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International scientific and practical conference “Rumyantsev Readings” in 2020 was held in absentia. The Publishing house of the Russian State Library “Pashkov Dom” prepared the conference proceedings in two parts, which included 176 articles. Among the participants of the conference there are specialists from libraries of all levels and different departmental subordination, museums, archives, Universities, scientific research institutes in Russia, Belarus, Great Britain and Kazakhstan. The articles cover a wide range of issues on the theory and practice of library science, bibliography scien

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