To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: University of Birmingham. Library.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'University of Birmingham. Library'
Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles
Consult the top 50 dissertations / theses for your research on the topic 'University of Birmingham. Library.'
Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.
You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.
Browse dissertations / theses on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.
1
Morris, Alan. "Digital technologies and photographic archives Birmingham Central Library : a case study." Thesis, University of Wolverhampton, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/2436/126505.
Full textAbstract:
This thesis considers the use and potential of digital technologies for those responsible for photographic collections in public libraries. Using the Birmingham Central Library as a case study, the research has explored how information comn1unication technologies have impacted on the way in which photographic in1ages are created, stored and disseminated. The study provides an overview of both the British library service and the role of archives within this public provision. Following an examination of the characteristics of digital media and a range of issues relating to the preservation, dissemination and economic exploitation of photographic il1aterials in digital form, the thesis goes on to adopt a variety of research strategies, including a number of empirical projects used to assimilate information relating to the practical application of information communication technologies by those working in public libraries. The major outcome of the research, identified in the later sections of the thesis, has been to n1ake a unique contribution to the field of knowledge relating to the provision of digital resources by those responsible for photographic collections residing in archives within public libraries in the United Kingdom. The conclusions to emerge from the theoretical and empirical research contribute to knowledge by providing current information about the utilisation of digital technologies for the purposes of enhancing access to photographic material held within public library archives, whilst also considering possible future developments relating to the area of investigation.
2
Williamson, Vicki. "Leadership to Transform Our Library: A Case Study from the University Library, University of Saskatchewan." Chandos, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10388/5592.
Full text
3
Khatoon, Binish. "The uptake of electronic/mobile technologies in dental education at the University of Birmingham." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2015. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/6306/.
Full textAbstract:
The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the uptake of new mobile technologies and how they are utilized by staff and students in dental education. A questionnaire was distributed to students at the University of Birmingham, Dental School. Follow up one-to-one interviews were conducted. Tutors were interviewed to understand their attitude and understanding towards the use of electronic/mobile technologies. It is apparent that smartphones are more convenient for students to learn and as a resource to advice patients on their clinic. They are using them on the go in preference to any other device and use the support of mobile tools such as phone apps. Emails are used by students for more formal messages and Instant Messaging and social networking sites are used for shorter messages. Students thought that changes were necessary in the way that they communicate and research their studies. There is an all-embracing use, by both tutors and students of mobile learning tools. Learners wish to embed tools such as Instant Messaging in their learning areas but not without the approval of their respected tutors. Institutions should be aware of such changes and look to adapt their learning practices to mobile technologies.
4
Yang, Yuchen, and Jieqiong Liang. "Energy Audit for the Gävle University Library." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-14500.
Full text
5
Pour, Masoomeh Tasouji Hasan. "Service quality assessment at Aveiro University library." Master's thesis, Universidade de Aveiro, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/10902.
Full textAbstract:
Mestrado em Administração e Gestão Pública<br>Este estudo examina em termos gerais a qualidade do serviço prestado pela
biblioteca da Universidade de Aveiro em Portugal baseado na perspetiva dos
utilizadores da biblioteca com o intuito de investigar quais são os atributos
essenciais para os quais os gestores da biblioteca devem alocar recursos de
forma a garantir um serviço de qualidade e como é que se comporta o ranking
da biblioteca em termos da perceção da qualidade do serviço prestado. Neste
trabalho também são analisados os problemas que os utilizadores encontram
quando utilizam os serviços prestados pela Biblioteca.
Os questionários Libqual+ foram distribuídos com o intuído de se recolher
informação no campus da Universidade numa relação direta com os
participantes. Entre os participantes no estudo participaram Estudantes,
Professores e Colaboradores da biblioteca. As conclusões deste estudo
mostram que nem todas as necessidades dos utilizadores são satisfeitas.
Através da relação entre atributos e análise de dados foram extraídas três
dimensões principais do programa Libqual+: “Affect of Service”, “Information
control” e “Library as Place”. Os resultados revelam que os itens mais
problemáticos se relacionam com os atributos físicos do serviço. As dimensões
analisadas classificam-se como: muito bom para a “Affect of Service”, bom
para “Information Control” e mau ou fraco para “Library as Place”. De acordo
com a perceção dos utilizadores, as questões que obtiveram melhores
resultados relacionam-se com os colaboradores da biblioteca.
Finalmente, são apresentadas algumas recomendações para a biblioteca no
sentido de melhorar a qualidade do serviço prestado.<br>This study examines the overall service quality at the main library of Aveiro
University in Potugal based on library users’ perspectives to investigate which
are the essential attributes that library managers should allocate the resource
for good service quality and how is the ranking of library as a result of research
in terms of perceived service quality. The problems users had encountered
when involved in library service are also explored in this study.
The Libqual+ program questionnaires were distributed for data gathering in
campus area of university in a face-to-face relationship with respondents. A
survey of Students, Professors and Staff was used. Several insights gained
from this study shown that all users’ desired expectations are not met. Three
main dimensions of Libqual+; "Affect of Service", "Information Control", and
"Library as Place" were extracted by related attributes and data analyzing. The
results reveal that the most problematic items are about physical service
attributes. The dimensions were classified as very good for "Affect of Service",
good for "Information Control” and bad or weak for "Library as Place".
According the users ideas the highest ranking of questions belongs to library
workers.
Finally, recommendations are presented to library in order to improve the
quality of the provided service.
6
Chowdhury, Salma. "The management of academic libraries: a comparative study of the University of the Western Cape Library and Dhaka University Library." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_7559_1182223717.
Full textAbstract:
<p>This research project is a comparative study of management of two university libraries (University of the Western Cape and Dhaka University) from two different countries (South Africa and Bangladesh). This research was to identify and document how the functions of management are applied in both libraries.</p>
<p><br />
A sample of the two university libraries&rsquo<br>users, librarians, and library staff were taken. The questionnaire, interview, observation and documentary sources of information were major methods of data collection. In order to provide a brief presentation on how the management functions were applied at other university libraries, a description of how some university libraries in the U.K, U.S.A, Eastern countries and Africa are given. The findings of the study revealed that the problem of inadequate financial support is true for both University libraries, and is the major cause amongst other weaknesses. Both libraries still use a large percentage of non-professional staff and the library service is in desperate need of personnel. However, the observed difference between DUL and UWCL in this comparative study was significant. Services offered in both libraries differ in some cases such as: Consortia, Inter library loans, OPAC, CD-search, e-journals and multimedia. These areas still need to be developed at DUL. UWC have the most of these facilities. Although it needs to improve on aspects such as e-journals, access to data-bases and open access on the Internet.</p>
7
Ahmad, Zubair, and Jasim Mumtaz. "Implementation of Activity Theory in Umeå University Library." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för informatik, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-52919.
Full textAbstract:
Information technology is playing a vital role in our every field of life. The most common use of information is in the field of education. Use of information technology in libraries is very important. People from differents works of life extract information from these libraries. In this paper, we have tried to identify how can we facilitate the Umeå university library users for better interaction with the information? We have used different methods for collection of data to identify the Umeå university libray problems and then we analysed the whole library system with the help of Engeström Activity theory, to find out which factors are effeting the interaction between users and library and creating main problems. In the end we have given some suggestions for the improvement of interaction between users and Umeå library to facilitate them for accessing information.
8
Syphus, Matthew. "The marketing of university libraries, with special reference to South African university libraries." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8365.
Full textAbstract:
Bibliography: leaves 251-262.<br>The investigation was undertaken to establish, in the first place, whether it is correct to assume that university library managers in South Africa do understand the main tenets of marketing. Secondly, the investigation was undertaken to determine whether these librarians actually do implement some or all of the principles of marketing in the management of their libraries. The study was carried out in two parts: a literature survey and an empirical investigation. The investigation was confined to university libraries in South Africa. The literature survey of the relevant marketing literature had a twofold purpose. In the first place, the marketing of libraries could only be properly appreciated within the context of understanding what is meant by marketing. Secondly, it was an underlying assumption of the investigation that in order to determine whether the management of South African university libraries did understand and apply the principles of marketing, the questions posed to them in the survey would of necessity have to reflect the principles, concepts, terminology and techniques of marketing, as established in the literature survey. The survey of marketing literature therefore endeavoured to establish clearly the main tenets of marketing and the techniques of marketing planning, the broadened marketing concept which has extended marketing to non-profit organizations, and, the significance of the interactive relationship of services marketing. A survey of the relevant literature of librarianship was undertaken to gain an insight into how marketing was perceived by the Anglo-American library world. It was against this broader background of the literature of librarianship that the South African experience was considered. As part of the empirical investigation a questionnaire was constructed and mailed to the respondents in order to determine whether the principles of marketing are understood and implemented by university libraries in South Africa. The analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaire indicated that the management of South African university libraries have a general understanding of the principles of marketing, although at present only a small minority have an in-depth knowledge of it. From the analysis of the data it is also apparent that South African university library managers to a greater or lesser extent do carry out some of the main activities of marketing, although, for the present, they do not necessarily consider that they are implementing formal marketing planning in their libraries. Only a small minority of university libraries are actually engaged in some formal marketing activities.
9
Oke, Nicholas John. "A thesis submitted to The University of Birmingham for the degree of Doctor Of Clinical Psychology." Thesis, University of Birmingham, 2010. http://etheses.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/936/.
Full textAbstract:
LITERATURE REVIEW What do we know about working through foster carers? A review of psychologically based consultancy and training approaches in the UK. RESEARCH PAPER ‘Against the Odds’ : Foster carers’ perceptions of family, commitment and belonging in successful placements. The thesis comprises three sections. The first is a Literature Review covering UK published studies over the past twenty years on psychologically based interventions for foster carers. With increased recognition of the crucial role that foster carers play in promoting the psychological well-being and mental health of children in care, there has been a corresponding proliferation of consultation and training programmes aimed at assisting carers with this task. The Review examines the effectiveness of these, with pointers for further research in this area. The second section describes a qualitative study related to unexpected positive outcome in foster care. The specific aim is the exploration of perceptions of ‘family’, ‘commitment’ and ‘belonging’ in foster carers who are providing a placement for a young person who has succeeded with them ‘against the odds’. The study employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to identify common themes in the carers’ accounts and the findings are presented in the Results section of the paper, followed by discussion and personal reflection on the enquiry process. The implications of what these ‘successful’ carers reveal are considered with a view to the training and support of foster carers generally. References for each of the first and second papers are included after each respectively. The third section consists of Appendices, including a Public Domain briefing paper, quality estimations of the research studies reviewed and tabulated summaries of each article. The participant information and consent relating to the Empirical paper are also included in the third Section, as well as the Interview schedule and examples of two stages in data analysis.
10
McSwiney, Carolyn M(Carolyn Mary) 1942. "Internationalisation of the university implications for the academic library." Monash University, School of Information Management and Systems, 2001. http://arrow.monash.edu.au/hdl/1959.1/9301.
Full text
11
Manuel, Sue. "Strategic management and development of UK university library websites." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2012. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/10958.
Full textAbstract:
This research assessed website management and development practices across the United Kingdom university library sector. As a starting point, the design and features of this group of websites was recorded against criteria drawn from the extant literature. This activity established core content and features of UK library websites as: a search box or link for searching the library catalogue, electronic resources or website; a navigation column on the left and breadcrumb trail to aid information location and website orientation; homepage design was repeated on library website sub-pages; university brand elements appeared in the banner; and a contact us link was provided for communication with library personnel. Library websites conformed to 14 of the 20 homepage usability guidelines examined indicating that web managers were taking steps to ensure that users were well served by their websites. Areas for improvement included better navigation support (sitemap/index), greater adoption of new technologies and more interactive features. Website management and development practices were established through national survey and in-depth case studies. These illustrated the adoption of a team approach to website management and development; formal website policy and strategy were not routinely created; library web personnel and their ability to build effective links with colleagues at the institution made a valuable contribution to the success of a library website; corporate services and institutional practices played an important part in library website development; library staff were actively engaged in consultations with their website audience; and a user focused approach to website development prevailed. User studies and metric data were considered in the website evaluation and development process. However, there were some issues with both data streams and interpreting metric data to inform website development. Evaluation and development activities were not always possible due to staff/time shortages, technical constraints, corporate website templates, and, to a lesser extent, lack of finance.
12
Harrell, Charles B. "The Use of an Academic Library by University Students." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1988. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc279070/.
Full textAbstract:
Academic librarians have for a number of decades been interested in understanding more about how and why students use libraries. This study contributes to that area of library administration by focusing on nine factors thought to be associated with student use of academic libraries.
13
Al-Faresi, Sumayyah Hassan. "Mobile digital library acceptance." Thesis, Brunel University, 2014. http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/13867.
Full textAbstract:
Mobile digital library service could make students’ lives easier and may help academic libraries to enhance their image by offering their services through smartphones, which are very popular among students nowadays. However, the literature lacks a comprehensive theoretical framework to understand factors affecting the adoption of such a service. This research focused on factors affecting the intention to use a mobile digital library within the context of the UAE and explored features and services that would encourage students to adopt such technology. The research design considered users’ perspectives, comprised a number of phases and employed mixed methods. The first phase involved designing a preliminary prototype and framework based on the literature and the technology acceptance model (TAM). This prototype was used in the second (exploratory) phase as a stimulus material when students and librarians were interviewed in 10 focus groups. Based on their comments and views, factors that affect their intention were explored and hypotheses were generated. This exploratory phase allowed the development of a theoretical framework for mobile digital library adoption. Focus group results, card sorting methodology and usability testing produced a final prototype that was sent to all students at Zayed University within UAE with an experiential online questionnaire through e-mail. This testing phase was conducted to test the hypotheses and confirm the importance of the same factors extracted in the second phase. The results obtained from the 211 respondents supported a number of paths in the proposed theoretical framework. First, Perceived usefulness, Perceived ease of use, Mobile and web experience, Distinctiveness/prestige, and Trust were found significantly affecting the Behaviour intention directly. Second, Mobility, Library assistance, Interface design, and Social influence were found to affect the intention to use indirectly through Perceived ease of use. Finally, the relationship between Perceived ease of use and Perceived usefulness was found significant. The results lead for producing a final framework for mobile digital library acceptance consisting of seven external factors falling in the three general categories: interface characteristics, personal characteristics and system characteristics. It consists of Interface design, Social influence, Mobility, Library assistance, Distinctiveness/prestige, Mobile and web search experience and Perceived trust. This research contributed in understanding factors affecting mobile digital library adoption within the developing world.
14
Mogale, Mpho Gift. "Social Media and the Provision of Library and Information Services at the University of Limpopo Library." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/3048.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (M.Inf) --University of Limpopo, 2019.<br>The use of social media (SM) tools in both public and private institutions is growing remarkably. Academic libraries, in particular are confronted with serious challenges of becoming the leader in adopting various SM platforms to enhance the delivery of library and information services to their users. This study investigated the extent and ways in which librarians attached to the University of Limpopo library use SM platforms in the provision of library and information services to their patrons. The study examined types of SM tools used, purposes that SM tools are used for in academic libraries, factors that determine and impede the use of SM, as well as the attitudes of the library staff towards the use of SM in providing library and information services. The study adopted a qualitative research approach through the use of a semi-structured interview (administered face-to-face) with 10 academic librarians at the University of Limpopo (UL) as a data collection method.
The findings of the study show that UL library staff largely use SM platforms such as Facebook to market and promote library services as well as Library-Blog to liaise with the schools or faculties. The study further revealed that librarians at UL are not in charge of SM applications. Instead the Marketing and Communication Department administrator is responsible for the management of SM in the university. The study notes that library personnel are aware of various SM platforms. Therefore, it has a direct influence on their use in work-related tasks. Moreover, the ease of use, low cost, high demand and usefulness of SM applications are contributory factors which motivated the librarians to want to use it. The study further reveals factors that inhibit the effective use of these applications and recommends that library management should create SM policies to boost the effective use of SM for the benefit of library patrons.
15
Mila, Nyameka. "Job satisfaction in a South African academic library." University of Western Cape, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3514.
Full textAbstract:
Magister Bibliothecologiae - MBibl<br>The purpose of this project was to investigate job satisfaction at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology Library (CPUT). Academic libraries throughout the world and in South Africa have undergone massive change in the last few years. CPUT Library is the result of the merger of two technikon libraries in 2005. The study aimed to investigate the impact of the merger on staff job satisfaction. If libraries are to meet the challenges of change, they need satisfied and committed staff. This dissertation project is framed by two closely related models in human resources management, namely Herzberg‟s two factor theory of motivation and Hackman and Oldham‟s Job Characteristics Model (JCM). Questionnaires were used to gather data from 91 library staff in CPUT. A total of 44 responded. The survey identified areas of satisfaction and dissatisfaction among staff and the impact of the merger on staff who were employed before 2005. The study finds that 66% report overall job satisfaction with strong satisfaction with the work itself and the sense of accomplishment it brings. The majority of library staff is dissatisfied with
promotion prospects and work distribution. Despite the years of restructuring, there are several comments on library structures. The need for more participative style of management and clear reporting structures are mentioned. The four questions on respondents‟ future plans reveal that affective commitment to the institution is not very high. Respondents like their work but 48% say they would accept a job outside the CPUT Library and only 50% claim to be proud to say they work at CPUT Library, with another 27% neutral. There are mixed findings on the impact of the merger, which might well be connected to the lack of institutional commitment. Only 50% of respondents who were at CPUT before the merger claim to be more satisfied now than before it. And the open-ended questions uncover the challenges in building or rebuilding a sense of belonging.
16
Hobbs, Phillip M. "An assessment of the Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit program at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama." Diss., Mississippi State : Mississippi State University, 2008. http://library.msstate.edu/etd/show.asp?etd=etd-04012008-154553.
Full text
17
Wang, Jun, and Yuanyuan Yang. "Competencies required by female leaders in University libraries : The library of the University of Gävle." Thesis, Högskolan i Gävle, Avdelningen för ekonomi, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-14900.
Full textAbstract:
Abstract Title: Competencies required by female leaders in University libraries- The library of the University of Gävle Level: Second cycle, Final assignment for Master Degree in Business Administration Author: Yuanyuan Yang and Jun Wang Supervisor: Maria Fregidou-Malama and Pär Vilhelmson Date: 2013 - June Purpose: This study focus on female leadership in University library. We aim to investigate which competencies are required by female leader in Swedish University libraries. Method: This is a single case study. Data were collected from Gävle University through questionnaire with all the staffs of the library and face-to-face interview with the chief librarian and three librarians. Quantitative data were analyzed with Microsoft Excel. Result & Conclusion: Male and female should possess the same competencies. There is not any competency required only by female. However, female are considered have advantage in interpersonal effectiveness. Suggestions for further study: This research was done in a small size library; it could be interesting to investigate in this research in bigger size library. Besides, it could be also interesting to extend this research to other countries which has different culture with Sweden, to investigate how gender issue affects female chief librarian development. Keyword: gender, leadership, librarian, female, competencies
18
Lindgren, Sofia. "A Case Study of the University Library in Mekelle, Ethiopia." Thesis, Uppsala University, Department of ALM, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-101825.
Full text
19
Davids, Arnoldus Rudolph. "Users' attitudes towards the library of the University of the Western Cape." University of Western Cape, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7445.
Full textAbstract:
Magister Bibliothecologiae - MBibl<br>For any academic work at a university, students and staff are entirely dependent on the adequacy of the library. That is why the reason for the existence of university libraries is to provide essential study and reference material to supplement the instruction given to students in the lecture-rooms, as well as to support academic progress and research. the problem addressed in this study is to look into lecturing staff and full-time students' attitudes towards the University of the Western Cape Library. An attempt is made to identify their attitudes
toward the services and the materials they are offered. In order to assess, the success of one particular library, the University of the Western Cape Library; in appeasing the needs of its users, a survey of its full-time students and lecturing staff population of six faculties was undertaken during 1999 to solicit their views on the library and its ability to fulfill their needs. The study is approached within the context of user studies as a scientific discipline around which a growing body of theoretical concepts have been formulated. It is also an area of research in which many surveys around the user and her / his needs have been conducted over the preceding decades. In particular the user of the academic library and his needs, especially at undergraduate as well as postgraduate level have been the objects of investigation.
There seems to be a need to involve library staff in continuing education programmes. This will assist library users, who can expect to be informatively supported by the library .staffwho are both knowledgeable and up to date in their fields. It all helps to add to the professional competence of the staff and the skills that they produce to satisfy user needs. There are also issues for debate with regard to books and periodicals collections. It is hoped that with a better library orientation, better search strategies will be encouraged and then, probably, even
more users will be satisfied with the stock. However, bearing in mind that the majority use of the library stock, on most occasions, is limited to the items available in the reserve section. Care should be taken that selection criteria are strictly adhered to, and that all the subjects taught at the university are covered, so that there are no gaps in the collections. A very real problem to the university is one of finance. The cost to duplicate, for example, prescribed texts sufficiently, will absorb a large proportion of book funds, which will mean less money left for building a balanced research, book and periodical collection. It is therefore suggested that the Senate Library Committee should try and put a well-balanced library budget in place. This will insure that the library that is regarded as the heart of the university will remain a relevant and integral part of every student's life on campus.
20
Atua-Ntow, Cynthia. "Staff assessment of the success of the integrated library system : the case of the University of Ghana Library System." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/59625.
Full textAbstract:
Library automation in Ghana began barely 13 years ago with the University of Ghana Balme Library being the first to start automation in 2003. Library automation is attained by means of a specific type of information system, an integrated library system (ILS). Given that modern academic libraries rely heavily on their ILS to meet user needs, the success of the ILS is vital. In 1999 Farajpahlou published a set of 26 criteria to assess the success of ILS in university libraries that was subsequently validated in both developing and developed countries (Iran and Australia). In this case study of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS) Farajpahlou‟s original set of criteria was assessed for applicability and used to assess the success of the UGLS by surveying 28 randomly selected library managers, IT specialists and selected paraprofessionals who work with the UGLS ILS. The study showed that, in the opinion of these respondents, the UGLS ILS conclusively satisfies 13 out of the 16 criteria accepted by the research respondents out of the 26 criteria that constitute the Farajpahlou (1999, 2002) success criteria. This outcome suggests that the UGLS ILS may not be conclusively deemed to be successful. Furthermore, the study also suggests that, although Farajpahlou‟s success criteria can serve as a basis for the assessment of ILS success in academic libraries, some criteria may need to be altered or removed and additional criteria added to make it a more robust set of criteria to assess ILS success globally. This research contributes to studies that seek to assess the success of library automation in academic libraries in Ghana and also contribute to the development of potentially suitable success assessment criteria, which may be of value to both researchers and practitioners. Library automation in Ghana began barely 13 years ago with the University of Ghana Balme Library being the first to start automation in 2003. Library automation is attained by means of a specific type of information system, an integrated library system (ILS). Given that modern academic libraries rely heavily on their ILS to meet user needs, the success of the ILS is vital. In 1999 Farajpahlou published a set of 26 criteria to assess the success of ILS in university libraries that was subsequently validated in both developing and developed countries (Iran and Australia). In this case study of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS) Farajpahlou‟s original set of criteria was assessed for applicability and used to assess the success of the UGLS by surveying 28 randomly selected library managers, IT specialists and selected paraprofessionals who work with the UGLS ILS. The study showed that, in the opinion of these respondents, the UGLS ILS conclusively satisfies 13 out of the 16 criteria accepted by the research respondents out of the 26 criteria that constitute the Farajpahlou (1999, 2002) success criteria. This outcome suggests that the UGLS ILS may not be conclusively deemed to be successful. Furthermore, the study also suggests that, although Farajpahlou‟s success criteria can serve as a basis for the assessment of ILS success in academic libraries, some criteria may need to be altered or removed and additional criteria added to make it a more robust set of criteria to assess ILS success globally. This research contributes to studies that seek to assess the success of library automation in academic libraries in Ghana and also contribute to the development of potentially suitable success assessment criteria, which may be of value to both researchers and practitioners.<br>Mini Dissertation (MIT)--University of Pretoria, 2016.<br>Information Science<br>MIT<br>Unrestricted
21
Muhaddis, Ali. "A Concise Catalogue of the Persian Manuscripts in Uppsala University Library." Uppsala universitet, Universitetsbiblioteket, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-194262.
Full text
22
Morales, Arroyo Miguel Angel. "The Physiology of Collaboration: An Investigation of Library-Museum-University Partnerships." Thesis, Connect to this title online, 2003. http://www.library.unt.edu/theses/open/20032/morales%5Farroyo%5Fmiguel/index.htm.
Full text
23
Tapril, Stephen. "The impact of the millennials generation on university library service provision." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2012. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14664/.
Full textAbstract:
This study investigated the expectations of Millennials in relation to academic library service provision, and compared these with the skills and competencies of subject librarians, to identify gaps in service delivery and present strategies by which these gaps could be addressed. The research took place at a time when the role, and perceived benefit, of libraries and information professionals were under scrutiny during a climate of budget cuts and in view of increased university tuition fees. Four UK universities participated in a study using qualitative and quantitative methods. A web-based survey of Millennials, based on the LibQUAL + measurement instrument, identified generational characteristics and service expectations from 410 respondents. On line focus groups with 13 Millennials were used to explore trends and issues identified from the survey data. Finally, 53 subject librarians at the same four institutions took part in a web-based survey to identify their skills, competencies, roles and responsibilities and these were compared with student expectations. Findings illustrated that the sample of Millennials were 'wired' to the networked world, that technology forms an integral part of their study technique, and that it has shaped their outlook, behaviour and expectations. The role of the subject librarian has evolved and subject librarians are increasingly required to provide learner support - often in virtual or electronic environments. They have acquired the skills to do so primarily through experiential, on-the-job, development. Three models were developed to illustrate a spiral of heightening and widening student expectations driven by technology use; an emergent paradigm of education that has been shaped by technology; and the skillsets required by next-generation blended librarians positioned to provide effective learner support to Millennials.
24
Dhamdhere, Sangeeta. "Comparative study of Web-based Services and Best Practices offered by top World University libraries and "A" grade accredited University libraries in India." Diss., Ess Ess Publication, New Delhi, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/102771.
Full textAbstract:
In this study 64 web based services (bibliographical, patron education, patron communication and patron publication services) and best practices offered by the 70 top world university libraries and 39 top Indian University libraries were studied using different data analysis techniques like cross-tabulating for average scores and Pearson correlation coefficient and tests like Chi-Square Test and T-Test were applied to the raw data collected for final results. The library rankings as per their web-based services were correlated with their university rankings as per Webometric rankings and found that library web-based services rankings are correlating with their university rankings. Therefore, developing countries like India should improve their library web-based services rankings to improve their rankings at global level.<br>Doctor of Philosophy
25
Stone, Graham. "Developing a sustainable publishing model for a university press : a case study of the University of Huddersfield, 2011-2015." Thesis, University of Huddersfield, 2017. http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/33791/.
Full textAbstract:
The University of Huddersfield Press, re-launched in 2010, is an open access publisher of peer reviewed journals, monographs and sound recordings. The research to inform this thesis was conducted between 2011 and 2015. The primary research question of this thesis and accompanying business plan is to demonstrate how the University of Huddersfield Press can establish a viable and innovative business model. Subsidiary research questions are to establish how the output of the Press will contribute to and enhance the University’s strategic objectives and to indicate how the Press, as an open access publisher, can contribute to the world of scholarly communication by increasing the literature on New University Presses. As such, a number of chapters have been published as journal articles. The thesis introduces the University of Huddersfield Press before setting out the motivation, background and focus of the study. The rise of New University Presses (NUPs), the open access movement, the role of the repository and the library as publisher are examined and placed in context to the Press. The four cases studies included in this thesis are not multiple case studies, rather they are embedded units of analysis in a single practice based case study, which allows the reader to follow a number of different reading paths. The case studies use observation, in depth investigations and a personal account of the author’s work in developing the Press, which will give new insight into open access publishing by NUPs. The first case study presents data and findings regarding the Press monograph publishing imitative. It draws on external literature and reflections of experience of the Press in order to derive lessons for best practice on future management of the Press. The second case study takes an in depth look at journal publishing within the Press. It looks at how the Huddersfield Open Access Publishing (HOAP) Project was used to launch a number of successful journals using the institutional repository and has helped to build the reputation of the Press in the University and wider community. Lessons learned are examined in order to recommend a more sustainable future for the Press. The third case study involves one of the journals to be published by the Press, Fields: journal of Huddersfield student research. It outlines the rationale for Fields in an institutional context, including the process of setting up an online, open access, multidisciplinary journal for student research. Year one of the project, which saw the journal go from proposal to fully fledged publication, is analysed and lessons learned are discussed. The final case study investigates Huddersfield Contemporary Records (HCR) and presents a case study of music publishing within the University. This case study stands independently and therefore begins with a review of the literature specifically on music industry issues pertinent to HCR. The case study includes a suggested business model and workflow for future releases. The thesis analyses the results and findings from the case studies in order to suggest a viable and innovative business model for the Press. This addresses questions of sustainability, arising from the case studies. The thesis develops Hahn’s programme and publication level business planning in library publishing before providing evidence of the reputational value of the Press to the University of Huddersfield. This is practically demonstrated in the Business Plan, which outlines the future for the Press for the next five years. The accompanying business plan will help to shape future thinking regarding this form of publishing.
26
McTaggart, Jon R. "Policy development for fund raising at La Sierra University." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 1995. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (M.P.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 1995.<br>Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2773. Abstract precedes thesis as [2] preliminary leaves. Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 70-71).
27
Buwule, Robert Stalone. "Exploratory Study on the Drivers and Barriers to Adoption of an Integrated Library System in Kyambogo University Library Service." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43904.
Full textAbstract:
The adoption of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) helps library staff to automate libraries’ routine operations. While some libraries are coping well with automation, others most especially in Sub Saharan Africa face challenges and setbacks. The purpose of the study is to explore the adoption of an open source ILS, Koha, at Kyambogo University Library Service (KyULS). The study employs a qualitative approach where data is gathered using semi-structured interviews. Collected data was analysed using content analysis. The results of the study indicate that the drivers for adopting an ILS in KyULS are: qualified staff members, Koha being an open source software, training, and library automation trends in sister university libraries. The barriers to ILS adoption on the other hand included: lack of infrastructure, internet instability, insufficient funding, bureaucracy and the ILS’s unsuitability to persons with visual impairment. This report further provides recommendations to alleviate or resolve the difficulties that are hampering KyULS specifically and potentially other libraries when adopting ILSs. They include having a well-planned process of adopting the ILS, provision of a centralised and stable campus-wide inter/intranet network, establishment of required ILS infrastructure, sourcing of external funding, carrying out wide spread sensitisation of the ILS, continuously training the library staff members in the use of the ILS and collaboration with ILS adoption champions in other academic libraries. This study may be of value to academic librarians, LIS schools and ILS vendors globally as it helps them better understand the unique challenges faced by libraries in Sub-Saharan Africa.<br>Dissertation (MIT)--University of Pretoria, 2014.<br>Information Science<br>MIT<br>Unrestricted
28
Saladyanant, Tasana. "Quality assurance of information science program: Chiang Mai University." School of Communication & Information, Nanyang Technological University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/105376.
Full textAbstract:
Quality Assurance System has been implemented in Thai universities since 1997, initiated by the Ministry of University Affairs. According to the National Education Act 1999, the Office of Education Standards and Evaluation was set up to respond for external assessment while educational institutions do internal assessment. The Information Studies Programs, Chiang Mai University uses QA system and mechanisms as tools to improve quality. Two main elements need strongly support are faculty de-velopment and research.
29
Nkangana, Nqabisa T. "The development of information literacy at the University of Cape Town." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/22214.
Full textAbstract:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 84-98).<br>The origins and development of information literacy education at the University of Cape Town are explored. The focal research question is based on investigations into the extent in which the academic staff, librarians and students of the University of Cape Town (UCT) are prepared for or engaged in recognizing information literacy. Are the academic staff, librarians and students of UCT really aware of the information literacy agenda? Quantitative research methods are used to supplement qualitative research methods in this study. Samples were drawn from 621 academics, 64 librarians, and 19978 students - the total numbers of subjects of the study in 2003 when the fieldwork was conducted. The significant changes in the South African education system in the postapartheid era are discussed. International information literacy programs are discussed and the Griffith University information literacy blueprint is adopted as a standard for comparison. Further studies are suggested on the investigation of information literacy policies. The research results suggest that a high standard of information literacy exists at the University of Cape Town.
30
Chao, Kuo-Chih, and 趙國智. "Wayfinding in University Library : A Case Study of Huafan University Library." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/47133604044232056960.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>華梵大學<br>工業設計學系碩士班<br>97<br>Abstract
The sign system in a library is a service system to help readers recognize the placement in a library area. It is a facility for the convenience of readers in wayfinding process and can reduce the additional work load for the staff because of less inquiry. It’s include, the whole floor plan of the library, the direction for each area, the knowledge for each space, etc. An architect often depends on the experience in the process of a new construction library and lacks of wholly consideration. It will take influence for the service quality and results. And raise the doubt and difficulty for the user experiences.
The study takes the library sign system planning of Huafan University as an example. Knowing the factors of wayfinding and how it could be happened to confer the wayfinding behavior. Discuss the definition, classification and design of a sign system. Analyze the map of service area and route planning. Implement the function and dealing of the sign system in a library. Approaching the target library’s route and planning. Make a summary of the hints for the design process of a sign system. It also considered with the evaluation of the sign system in other university libraries to keep off mistakes. The achievements of the study are: (1) help the library to construct a design criterion and maintain system, (2) provide a consult for the relevance staff of schools, (3) provide a consult for other schools plan to construct a new building or renew their sign system.
31
SU, YU-TING, and 蘇郁婷. "Nonusers of university library-A Case Study of Chang Jung Christian University Library." Thesis, 2014. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/pm528m.
Full text
32
Tsai, Wei-Chun, and 蔡維君. "Usability test of university library websites: A case study of National Taiwan University Library website." Thesis, 2006. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/34991417950643471163.
Full text
33
Suwannarat, Patha. "Library leadership in research university libraries." 1994. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/32021606.html.
Full text
34
Edwards, Heather Michie. "University library planning : a comparative study." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/17226.
Full text
35
Yu, Hsiao-Fen, and 游曉芬. "Development of Blog for University Library." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/50796710178017870236.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>輔仁大學<br>圖書資訊學系<br>97<br>The trend for Library 2.0 has driven more and more libraries to develop their own Blogs to promote their services. For library application, Blogs can be used in various functions: promotion of library services, sharing knowledge and making social connection with users. With the use of RSS (real simple syndication), comment function, trackback function (to track discussion between different blogs), interactions and sharing of information become accessible among library users. This research was conducted as a preliminary exploration in development of library blog. Major research purposes were to analyze user’s needs and their use reactions toward the Blog developed in this research.
Subjects of this research were students from Fu-Jen Catholic University. First, user’s needs and their comments for library blog were gathered through focus group interview. And then Movable Type 4.1 was used as the platform for development purpose. Along the research process, users’ needs and reactions were obtained as a basis for providing formative improvement in design and development. At the end, a questionnaire containing 30 items were used to assess students’ reactions toward the Blog in following aspects: content, structure, design, usefulness, and management.
The main results of this research revealed that students used library blog infrequently. “Library Collection Recommendation Blog” and “Subject Activity Blog” were suggested by most users. Overall, Most users were positive about the use of the Blog developed in the study. Difficulties related technical issues might be encountered in developing library blogs. However, more research on promoting the use of library blog is needed.
36
Yen-Jung, Tseng, and 曾嬿容. "A Study of ISO11620 (Library Performance Indicators) with an University Library." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/07283460344733037319.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>國立臺灣師範大學<br>圖書資訊學研究所在職進修碩士班<br>98<br>In recent decade, libraries faced major changes in the environment, libraries subjected to various challenges and are affected from resources, services, financial using. In order to show the value of libraries to sponsors, “Performance Evaluation” could be assisted libraries to achieve it. Libraries could use it to diagnosis of their business and services, and are conducive to outward to secure the necessary funding.
In 1998, the International Standard Organization（ISO）developed a common international standard (ISO 11620) for libraries to measure the performance of libraries. ISO promulgated the second edition of the Library Performance Indicators in 2008, the indicators based on BSC into four surfaces- Resources, Access & Infrastructure, Use, Efficiency, and Potentials & Development.
I use indicators in Efficiency surface of ISO 11620:2008 to research and choose two years consecutive and related information of a university library as example. From the research found: 1.This library there are seven indicators, the cost efficiency in 2009 are better than in 2008; 2.The indicator “Cost per User” isn’t suitable for university libraries; 3. The indictors of ISO11620: 2008 are simple concept, they need to be adjusted according to actual situation; 4.Funding of university library is subject to the budget of university, and it would affect the operation of the library.
37
Huang, Yu-chian, and 黃于倩. "Library Anxiety Among Academic Library Users at National Chung Hsing University." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/57725845300673357113.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>國立中興大學<br>圖書資訊研究所<br>94<br>As libraries are making great efforts to provide user-oriented services at present, whether users experience uncomfortable feelings resulted from encountering library staffs, library collections, library building, and library facilities has caused growing concerns among librarians. The purpose of this study is to examine if library anxiety is present among academic library users, and to discover whether groups of users experience different levels of library anxiety. Meanwhile, it also investigates the views of users and librarians about library anxiety.
The study conducted a case study at the National Chung Hsing University. The study included literature analysis, survey method with a questionnaire and interview. The purpose of literature analysis was aimed to explore the significance and context of library anxiety, and use library anxiety scale to assess levels of library anxiety experienced by users. From 300 copies of questionnaire distributed, 222 valid questionnaires were returned, with a return rate of 74.0%. Then, there were interviews with thirteen users and nine librarians, to get in a more depth opinions on library anxiety. The major findings of this study were listed as follows: 1.Library anxiety is not an overwhelming phenomenon, only few users are high-anxious users; 2.There are significant differences for some dimensions among the variables of academic user’s gender, college, and year of study; 3.Users who display signs of library anxiety tended to experience significantly higher levels of library anxiety associated with mechanical barriers than general users; 4.Librarians perceive users experience library anxiety, but consider that their level of library anxiety are not serious.
Based on results of the study, the author made the following suggestions: 1.Libraries should implement user study on a regular time to understand users’ feelings; 2.Library instructions should be customized to meet individual user’s requirements, to improve their abilities to utilize the library; 3.Libraies should actively promote library services, to raise users’ familiarity with the library services; 4.Librarians should enhance professional image and abilities, to encourage users’ willingness to interact with librarians; 5.Public services division should improve communication with technical services division, to reduce library anxiety among users.
38
Lin, Ya-Li, and 林雅莉. "A study of university Library Air Conditioning Environment ─The National Chung Hsing University Library as a Case Study─." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/45343691387136265797.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>逢甲大學<br>建築所<br>97<br>Universiity libraries were constructed for students to read and information gathered. In this study, we are going to discuss whether the housing books and reading areas would be a comfortable environment for students to use. Concerned about the library’s function and space application, the interior air conditioner is also one of effect to users’ reading areas. Ｗe take the library of National Chung Hsing University as the subject in this study to investigate the comfort under the interior air conditioner. To provide a comfortable environment is a standard to design the interior air conditioner environment of the further university’s library.
For the investigation of the actual measurement to the interior reading area of National Chung Hsing Unversity, we analye the temperature and the humidity at the vent, the average of the temperature and the humidity, and the varitation of temperature and humidity at the interior environment by the surveying instruments. Based on the surveying analysis to investigate the comfort of the space and further design the air conditioner inside the library.
According to the related analysis of the interior temperature and humidity under the air conditioner, the position and the layout of each floor would affect the temperature and the humidity under the air conditioner, and further influence the environmental comfort and the energy saving. To create a comfortable reading environment of the library, the control of temperature and the layout of the air conditioner vent are the important factors.
39
Sundararaman, Vishwanath. "Development of ASIC technology library for the TSMC 0.25um standard cell library." 2003. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/theses/available/etd-05182003-144917/unrestricted/etd.pdf.
Full text
40
Wang, Di, and 王荻. "Study on the University Library Blogs’ Group." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/65921789016309106247.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>淡江大學<br>資訊與圖書館學系碩士班<br>97<br>Library blog is one of the tools to help library development. In order to understand the main characteristics and influencing factors of blogs, there are 71 library-related blogs build by 42 university libraries surveyed. Applies principal component and cluster analysis methods and have the following conclusions:
1.University Libraries almost build the blog by themselves.
2.The subject of university Library blogs usually is about the selected collections.
3.Long-term operation of blog has high traffic and visibility.
4.University Library blog can be divided into 3 to4 clusters.
5.University Library blog is still growing and changing.
41
Chen, Ying-Jean, and 陳盈蓁. "A Study of University Library Blog Comments." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/53261909013278933840.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>臺灣大學<br>圖書資訊學研究所<br>98<br>In order to cope with the generation of web2.0, libraries develop a variety of services and the blog is the most widely application of all. In regard to blogs, most studies focused on the blog services from the library’s point of view, leaving out the blog users’. Library service should be reader-oriented, therefore, it is better to examine the library services from readers’ point of view. Comment is the most representative characteristic of blogs, which not only displays the interactions between library and readers but also expresses the opinions of readers. Lots of university libraries in Taiwan have developed blog services in recent years. This study is intended to analyze the blog comments to illustrate library services from the readers’ point of view.
Purposes of this study are: 1.To analyze the contents of university library blog comments. 2. To explore the library blogs and comments from viewpoints of librarians as well as readers. 3. To explore the impact of blogs on library services. Questions to be answered are as follows: What type of library blogs gets the most comments? What are the types of comments? What are the interactions between librarians and readers? What factors make readers comment? How librarians deal with readers’ comments? What are librarians’ viewpoints on library blogs? Do readers’ comments have impacts on library services?
First, contents of 80 library blogs (in 33 universities) were analyzed. In addition, interviews and survey by questionnaire were conducted to investigate viewpoints of librarians and readers on university library blogs. The research targets are librarians and readers from the top five libraries which possessed more comments on their library blogs.
According to the content analysis, most blogs belong to the types of ‘data and resources,’ ‘library news,’ and ‘combination.’ The number of commented posts in ‘specific user’ type of blogs are more than others (an average of 1 comment every 3 comment posts). There are more comments found in the type of ‘library service’ (an average of 21.4 comments per comment post). Articles which relevant to readers’ right acquire more comments. Reply to the author is on the top among various types of comments, followed by spam comments, library comments, personal-oriented comments, disputative comments, other comments, and related topic comments. Usually, librarians would reply to readers’ comments within 3 days. Languages used by readers in their comments are somewhat casual than those used by librarians in their responses.
According to the survey by questionnaires, more than half of respondents tend to add library blogs in their bookmarks in order to obtain the latest news and information concerning library collections. Nevertheless, only a few of them would have willingness to make comments on blogs. Majority of respondents are satisfied with the response made by the library. Moreover, they also pointed out that university library blog is a tool which can facilitate the interaction between the library and readers.
Librarians interviewed in this study indicated that solving the problems of traditional websites, distributing news, promoting reading are the major goals of university library blogs. They browsed the blog daily and reply comments anonymously. Librarians indicated that the more comments readers post, the more librarians can realize what readers concern. In conclusion, libraries would need definite goals, informative blog contents, appropriate management and promotion, and supports from the library authority to provide effective and efficient blog services.
42
Cheng, Wei-Ning, and 成維寧. "The Feasibility of University Library as Scholarly Electronic Journal Publisher : A Case Study of National Taiwan Normal University Library." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/13327170241146107714.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>國立臺灣師範大學<br>圖書資訊學研究所<br>99<br>The emergence of the Internet not only has changed the channels of scholarly communication and the types of scholarly publishing, but also has diversified how information is exchanged, searched and shared in scholarly communities. The phenomenal adoption of online publication has challenged how university libraries provide publishing services. Keeping current with academics making research papers available through open access, university libraries are offering journal publishing services online. Although we know "university libraries should be the publisher" from a lot of literature, we have not yet find the best approach from University Libraries that provide electronic journal publishing services. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of university library as scholarly electronic journal publisher in Taiwan.
To reach the purposes, researcher firstly takes Research and Development method to set up the National Taiwan Normal University Library Open Journal Systems by using Open Journal Systems ; uses survey and interview to understand the operation of journals, the needs of journal editors, and their opinions on " Library as Scholarly Electronic Journal Publisher". Through these data, researcher will investigate the feasibility of university library as scholarly electronic journal publisher by providing the system, and which kinds of scholarly electronic journal publishing services that library can provide.
The results show that the Library should establish a Publishing Center or Press to responsible for all matters of scholarly publishing in the university. The main trouble of all units are lack of human resource and technical problems. Library should act as a mediator to integrate resources on campus, provide human resources, and hold training course; Library can provide equipments to reserve publications, maintain the system and provide technical advice by the professional, hold a regular training program, and act as a mediator.
Based on the results above, researcher gives some suggestions from different aspects of "organization", "culture", "policy", "funding", "human resource", and "technical support" for National Taiwan Normal University library and other University Library, which try to carry out the Electronic Journal Publishing Services. In addition, researcher also gives few modifications for the further studies.
43
Wang, Chuan-Shu, and 王傳澍. "A Study on the Issues of Space Regeneration on University Library— Case Study of Chung Yuan Christian University Library." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/53783310602561912136.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>中原大學<br>建築研究所<br>95<br>Facing with the coming of digital era and increasing demands of teaching and research, the problem of library space and function gradually occurs, such as the increment of books and audiovisual information leading to the severe insufficient measure for data collection and reading space, outdated architectural facility and pipes leading to inadequate cooperation with the usage demand for data and architectural facility which influences the service quality of library, etc. Both the quality and the quantity of library space could hardly fit modern requirements. Especially some university libraries planned and designed at early stage, the organization, function and spatial using are facing extreme challenges. Hence, overall evaluation and review are necessary fundamental work of space regeneration of library in the future.
This research takes Chung Yuan Christian University library as discussed object; its main research goal is to understand the current situation and problem of spatial using of the library and analyze the response and suggestion of the spatial using from librarian and readers in order to conclude relevant planning and design subject as the base of the library space regeneration in the future. In the aspect of research methods, questionnaire, message board, online discussion zone, interview and other methods of survey are processed through different platforms in the hope to achieve the below research aims and content:
1.Understand user’s opinion of the library spatial using through survey methods of different platforms.
2.Overall investigation of the library spatial using condition of Chung Yuan Christian University.
3.Analyze the planning and design subject of space regeneration of university library through the user’s opinion of the library spatial using and spatial survey results.
4.Synthesize the results of survey and analysis, conclude concrete suggestions and provide the reference for the future planner of university library architectural space planner, librarian and other university library.
The research results discover the reader’s opinion and problems of spatial using and solution are listed as below: 1. Flexible adjustment of spatial using; 2. Expand the scope of reader’s service space; 3. Emphasize the environment of reader’s reading space; 4. Satisfy diverse book collection space; 5. Maintenance and management of facility. In addition, the planning and design of library space regeneration are listed as follows: 1. Overall space integration and extension; 2. Efficient spatial collection capability; 3. Create “friendly”, “warm”, “human” and “ convenient” reading space; 4. Reflect the unobstructed special character of modern library data system; 5. Elevate the comfort of reading location; 6. Facility update and systematization; 7. Diminish the influence upon the library during the space regeneration. Therefore, space regeneration will renew the outdated library and fit the using characters of modern space and facility in order to satisfy reader’s needs in information using.
44
Pounds, Michael. "Multi-channel diffusion philosophy and practice at the University of Birmingham Electroacoustic Sound Theatre (B.E.A.S.T.) /." 2004. http://www.ea-studios.bham.ac.uk/.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (D.M.A.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004.<br>Printout. Includes abstract. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts, together with Still and Aesthetic differences : instrumental and musique concrète traditions. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 49-50).
45
Lin, Yu-yun, and 林育云. "Research of University Library Resource Utilization and Quality of Services ---The Case Study of Library of National Taiwan Normal University." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/85dyrh.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>國立臺灣師範大學<br>圖書資訊學研究所<br>97<br>Through the time goes by, the users of University libraries gradually view themselves as the “consumers” of the libraries, and expect to receive good services in the libraries. However, the users of University libraries are distinguishing in their backgrounds, therefore their characteristics of utilizing the resource of libraries and their feelings on the quality of services in the libraries are diverse. This research adopts the identification of the users of University libraries as the classification basis, divides the users as four different types of users: instructors, doctorial students, graduate students, and undergraduate students, then exam how they utilize the substantial and digital library resources, the frequency of the utilizations, why they utilize it, how they emphasize the quality of library services, degrees of satisfactions, and what are the differences between them in order to provide referrals for the resource distributions and service improvement of University libraries.
The research target is the faculties and students in National Taiwan Normal University, applied questionnaires and semi-constructive interviews to collect data, and gathered total 897 effective questionnaires and 25 interviewees. The questionnaire is base on the universal introduced LibQual+™ scale. The result of library resources utilize shows that the frequency of substantial library utilization of undergraduate students, graduate students, and doctorial students are higher than instructors. All the users have the specific demands on the digital library, the purposes of undergraduate students of utilizing library are school works and leisure activities; as for graduate students and doctorial students, their purposes are school works, academic researches, and leisure activities, and the purposes of instructors are program instructions and academic researches. The undergraduate students mainly utilize the professional and leisure substantial collections, the graduate and doctoral students and instructors otherwise utilize the professional substantial and digital collections. The reasons of utilizing substantial collections are: the paper-collections don’t have electronic versions, the users may not understand if they need the electronic databases or not, the users may not be able to operate the electronic databases, and the specific convenience of the paper collections; as for the digital collections are novel and electronic conveniences. The evaluation of quality of service in library shows that the most valuable and satisfying aspect of quality of service for the users is the environment and space of the library, and the less valuable and satisfying aspect is the electronic collected resources. The aspects that require to be improved the most of the library are the paper collections and facilities. Furthermore, the research discovers that on the five aspects of quality of services in library, every time the user has contact with the librarian would influence the user’s feelings toward the librarian, the accessibility of information, and the novelty, which are the decisive factors of identifying if the collections in the library are sufficient or not. Finally, this research generalizes the opinions and suggestions or the users, and proposes correlated advises.
46
Chen, Yan-An, and 陳嬿安. "Applying QFD to Improve the Quality of University Library ：A Case Study on Social-Science Library at Fu Jen University." Thesis, 2001. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/ac5acb.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>輔仁大學<br>應用統計學研究所<br>89<br>With the advancement of information technology, the capability of obtaining, selecting, and using information has become a key element in upgrading competitiveness. Consequently, library will play a more and more important role since it is the primary source of getting information for lots of people. University library is dominating the other library in almost all aspects due to the long tradition, making it ever more important as the role of preserving and transmitting information.
Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is a structural process, which can transform customers’ needs into stages of product design, production and marketing. QFD uses the philosophy of team work in listening customers’ needs to accurately understand customers’ real needs. And hence QFD can decide how to meet customers’ demand in the best way under limited resources. Through displaying the true needs of customers by designing products, service according to customers’ services.
The purpose of this research is to incorporate customers’ voice in improving the service quality of university library using QFD. By doing so, library can effectively improve its service quality under limited resources and help library satisfy its main object of servicing its customers. This study applies the QFD technique in evaluating the service quality of the Social-Science Library (SSL) in Fu Jen University. Hopefully through the benefit of QFD we can understand the key quality elements, the order of elements needs to be improved, and all of customers’ needs about service quality of SSL. The research findings can be good guidelines for SSL in improving its overall service quality. As the results reveal, we can get the items that take precedence over the others in quality improvement and can display the quality of all of the customers’ needs about service quality completely. The research findings will be provided to the SSL for the base of quality improvement.
47
Chin, Jiung-Bin, and 靳炯彬. "Performance Evaluation for University E-Library in Taiwan." Thesis, 2004. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/03787491475090043320.
Full textAbstract:
博士<br>中華大學<br>科技管理研究所<br>93<br>At the end of June, 2004, there are more than 150 universities and colleges in Taiwan, and the competition among them is frenetic. In universities and colleges, libraries must provide all teachers and students with two functional services: data searching and academic research. With the fast changing IT and analysis for the use of readers in various universities, E-library has become the core affair of current university libraries. Therefore, this thesis expects to construct a performance evaluation system for the E-library of universities in Taiwan. Also, we take actual university cases as the target for analysis for in-depth research so as to provide an evaluation reference for e-libraries in Taiwan universities.
This thesis has reviewed the library performance evaluations of UK, Germany, USA and Taiwan literatures and constructed primary performance evaluation indicators. We then use the Delphi Method to summarize the opinions of experts in completing the construction of performance evaluation model for E-library. With all the factors of E-library, user satisfaction and input of libraries as the basis, we use Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to illustrate the problems and combine the two to establish the hierarchy structure for the performance evaluation of this research. We will also calculate the weights of all indicators within hierarchies and finally calculate the weight of the overall hierarchies.
Finally, in the research process, with relevant e-affair data collected from libraries in 42 universities including national universities, private universities, technology universities and technology institutes, combining indicator weight and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), we consider the distance of the universities from positive and negative Ideal Solutions as the evidence for ranking and demonstrate the overall performance of E-libraries in all universities, providing future improvement directions for university libraries. The research can also provide important future decision-making references for libraries and universities to enable better performances.
48
Ko, Yu-Chuan, and 柯玉娟. "Combining the QR Code and RFID Technology for Library Management - by the University Library." Thesis, 2010. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/25420675439413574281.
Full textAbstract:
碩士<br>國立臺北教育大學<br>資訊科學系碩士班<br>98<br>In this thesis, the concept of using the advantage of QR Code and RFID technologies are proposed and implemented into library management and service.
Due to shortage of human resources in library routine operation, a concept of using QR Code and RFID will improve customer satisfaction in use of library and the efficiency of library management. To extend library management and functionality, the system could provide various conveniences and help library management to use the system without any difficulty. Therefore, it could not only improve quality of life but also life culture for people who manage the library or use it.
At the mean time, in order to reduce the use of paper and fulfill the government policy of energy saving and carbon reducing, using latest technology of QR Code and RFID could reduce paper consumption tremendously and turn library management into high efficiency with low cost operation.
The purpose of this thesis is to build an automatic library management system, which not only provide a user-friendly system but reduce the impact of insufficient information of existing system. Also, the system could provide variety of information for the users whenever and wherever they are in a library.
The system will have various kinds of information in different level, that provides suitable information whenever users require. This also eliminates the time that library personnel spends and improves user experience in library operation. The expectation of this thesis is to have library work properly when adopting this system and provide better experience in all aspects of library operation.
49
Alqarni, Abdulrahman Bertot John Carlo. "The managerial decision styles of Florida's State University libraries' managers." 2003. http://etd.lib.fsu.edu/theses/available/etd-11242003-215328.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Florida State University, 2003.<br>Advisor: Dr. John Bertot, Florida State University, School of Information Studies. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Mar. 3, 2004). Includes bibliographical references.
50
Salvatore, Gayle Ernst. "Critical factors in the career paths of women library leaders in library schools, public library systems, and university libraries." 1991. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/25736107.html.
Full text